Flamenco dance is one of the most passionate, energetic and powerful art forms to both take in and learn. With a rich history originating in Spain, the rhythm and art of each stomp of a dancer’s foot, in line with a guitar and hand clap, Flamenco is a living and breathing interpretation of emotion. Try your foot at this beautiful art form locally at EmiArteFlamenco, a company launched in 2014 comprised of local and international artists. Performances and classes work to bring the community together with a concentration on the love for Flamenco and a desire to support the local Santa Fe artistic community. While taking in a show is powerful, indulging in a class or series of classes during your stay will bring you even closer to your own inner emotions. Drop-in classes are available for both adults and children (make it a family affair!) Get all of the dancing details here and we’ll see you on the dance floor!

It's no secret that 2020 has been a difficult year for many, but we can still celebrate the passing of a trying year and welcome the upcoming one with open minds and open hearts.

This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations have, like many, moved online. The Santa Fe Plaza New Year festivities are being broadcast live online by the local Kiwanis club. 

With the convenience of not having to leave your suite, you can ring in the new year in comfortable pajamas, and plenty of champagne! 

Visit www.kob.com to tune in, and for links to tasty new year party recipes. 

For a short ride 16-minute from The Sage hotel, but a moderate-difficult hike, head to Atalaya Mountain for stunning panoramic views and a good, long workout. If you’re an experienced hiker, this is the hike for you.

Less than 40 minutes from The Sage is the moderate Winsor Trail located in Santa Fe National Forest. Delight in the views of tall evergreen trees, and the option to make the hike as long or short as you wish. 

If you don’t mind a long drive, San Antonio Hot Springs are just shy of two hours from the hotel, but certainly worth the trip. The hike may be a long one, but there’s a reward: stunning atural pools at the end of the hike that you can soak in for as long as you wish- so bring a bathing suit!

When the Loretto Chapel was built in the late 1800s access to the choir loft was missing from the blueprints. The nuns prayed to the patron saint of carpenters, St. Joseph, for a solution and a man showed up to build a staircase. Though a work of art, the spiral stairs he constructed—dubbed the “Miraculous Staircase”—seem to defy the laws of physics.

A church has stood on the grounds of the modern-day Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi for more than 400 years. Though the current building doesn’t date back that far, the statue inside of the Virgin Mary, dating back to 1625, is the oldest representation in the United States. Once you’ve seen the sights, wrap up your day with a sunset view on top of Paseo de la Loma Hill—home to the Cross of the Martyrs.

First, beat the afternoon heat by catching up on some summer reading indoors. Grab your favorite paperback book or pick up a featherweight tablet and allow yourself to become immersed in the story.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, indulge in some of the area’s finest food without leaving your room. A gourmet meal from some Santa Fe’s best restaurants is just a phone call away. Opt for a decadent main course or make a meal of salads and sides—just don’t forget to order drinks and something sweet for dessert.

After dinner, it’s time to get ready for bed. Our aromatherapy bath amenities make the perfect addition to your shower or bath. Once your nighttime routine is complete, hop into your PJs, make yourself a soothing cup of tea, and find your favorite movie channel on TV. Slipping into a sound night’s sleep is just seconds away.

We love welcoming fur-families to Santa Fe and we’re only a few moments away from parks, restaurants, and shopping destinations where Fido can feel at home. Here are two of our faves:

Frank S. Ortiz Dog Park; 1160 Camino de Las Crucitas
Santa Fe’s official dog park lets dogs romp and roam freely, complete with an off-leash area. The park is located only 10-minutes away from our hotel by car.

Rowley Farmhouse Ales; 1405 Maclovia Street
This brewery and gastropub features farm-to-table food with a taproom for tasting. Not only are pets allowed, but you can also take in live entertainment and enjoy free Wi-Fi.

Ask our team about additional pet-friendly activities in the area. We wish you and your fur babies a barking-good time in Santa Fe!

Most popularly known for her abstract depictions of colorful flowers and dramatic landscapes, O’Keeffe’s 3,000-piece museum collection is comprised of 140 oil paintings, nearly 700 drawings, and hundreds of additional works dating from 1901 to 1984, when she was forced to retire due to her deteriorating eyesight.

Although the Santa Fe museum is currently closed, you can still pay a virtual visit to the artists’ collection online. The museum’s “O’Keeffe from Anywhere” initiative allows art-lovers from all across the world to access handwritten letters, personal photographs, and a look at the artist’s homes and belongings. Learn compositional techniques with the entire family and even watch plants from her Abiquiú, New Mexico garden grow, all from the comfort of home.

The program has allowed us to nurture existing partnerships and foster new ones as we rethink, enhance, and further our commitment to protecting the well-being of our guests and employees, all whom we consider family.

We have leveraged our longstanding relationship with Ecolab to ensure that proper products are being used for the sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization of our guest rooms and all public areas of our hotels; and we have partnered with the medical experts at Stanford Health Care to train our team on best practices for hygienic standards.

We are fully compliant and adhering to guidelines put forth by the experts at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), California Hotel Lodging Association (CHLA), American Hotel Lodging Association (AHLA) and the State of California/California Department of Public Health/California Department of Industrial Relations. We are also CHLA certified Clean + Safe.

To learn more about Concept Hotels’ unwavering standards of cleanliness and the current measures in place at our hotel, please refer to our full Cleanliness Page. We can’t wait to welcome you back to experience our Concept of Caring for yourself!

Just an hour northwest of the city, Bandelier National Monument is a place of peach-colored cliffs, chalky petroglyphs, and deep caves. There are multiple archaeological sites that can be reached by easy and moderate hikes when the park is open to visitors.

Evidence of human presence here goes back over 11,000 years. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in surrounding New Mexico communities.

Head south of Santa Fe for another fascinating site: San Lazaro, in the basin of the Galisteo River. This 450-room pueblo is a National Historic Landmark, and includes a kiva, a plaza, an irrigation reservoir, two room blocks, and a sweat lodge.

Some of the still-standing sights of worship have been around so long, they were part of the establishment of the city itself.

When the Loretto Chapel was built in the late 1800s, access to the choir loft was missing from the blueprints. The nuns prayed to the patron saint of carpenters, St. Joseph, for a solution, and a man showed up to build a staircase. Though a work of art, the spiral stairs he constructed—dubbed the “Miraculous Staircase”—seem to defy the laws of physics.

A church has stood on the grounds of the modern-day Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi for more than 400 years. Though the current building doesn’t date back that far, the statue inside of the Virgin Mary, dating back to 1625, is the oldest representation in the United States.

With stops planned in about 550 communities and more than 40 countries across the globe, this tour features a collection of inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world!

Through the art of film, audiences can travel to stunning landscapes, remote cultures, and get up-close and personal with incredible action sports. Over 400 films are entered into the annual Banff Festival, and award-winning films and audience favorites are chosen to travel on the global tour. Tickets are available through the Lensic Performing Arts Center, where the two evenings of film screenings will take place.

If you’re not in town for the festival, you can always catch interesting independent and blockbuster films at Jean Cocteau Cinema or Violet Crown Cinema, right here in Santa Fe.

This Valentine’s Day weekend, head to the Santa Fe Convention Center from 10 am to 5 pm on February 15-17 to find a handcrafted gift for someone special. The New Mexico Artisan Market is a boutique experience in the sense that the market curates from only New Mexican artisans—yet the selection is broad and impressive.

If you haven’t shopped your heart out by then, head to the El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe on February 22 from 8 am to 3 pm to shop some more. The El Museo Winter Market is part fine arts, part flea, but plenty of treasures. Expect antiques, handmade clothing and accessories, used books, and pretty much anything you can think of—just across the railroad tracks from the weekly Saturday farmer’s market.

About an hour and a half away, you’ll find a natural wonder where it’s easy to spend an entire day. Jemez Springs is an area of New Mexico that is abundant in natural hot springs which derive from a supervolcano located in the Valles Caldera National Preserve, just 17 miles north. Go for a hike and reward yourself with a soak, or even just a meditative moment by a waterfall. The hot springs are best enjoyed in wintertime, but make sure you bring plenty of layers to warm up once you get out of the water.

Of the springs present at Jemez, San Antonio Hot Springs offers one of the most scenic ambiances, with views of the pine trees cascading down a slope beneath the pools. There are also commercial hot springs, spas, and bathhouses located in Jemez Springs, for a more controlled soaking environment.

Later, during the nine nights before Christmas, small children would carry lanterns to reenact the biblical journey through Bethlehem.

Today, small bonfires can still be found along Canyon Road during this festive time of year. Known as “luminarias” in Albuquerque and “farolitos” here in Santa Fe, the historical bonfires have become decorative paper lanterns that are ubiquitous during the holidays.

If you’ll be in town on Christmas Eve, the famed Canyon Road Farolito Walk takes place from 5 to 9 pm. Many restaurants and galleries will be open serving hot cider or specialty feasts, and you can follow the horn quintets and carolers on their annual stroll.

On November 1, Santa Fe’s Artists in Residence program launches. Witness the creation process of local artists in participating galleries. Pick up jewelry, paintings, or pottery directly from the maker through the end of February.

On the weekend of November 15-17, the country’s largest and oldest recycled art market returns. Recycle Santa Fe presents pieces created from repurposed beads, gold, silver, copper, mineral specimens, petrified wood, tin cans, vinyl records, fabrics, wire, magazines, and more. The epitome of turning trash into treasure, this alchemical art market will also feature a “Trash Fashion” costume contest.

Finally, you can still catch the end of the Santa Fe Artist Market’s 10th season. Just minutes from Sage Inn at the Santa Fe Railyard, peruse pottery, sculpture, textiles, furniture, and more every Saturday morning (8 am-2 pm) through December.

Take the whole family to see Super Stolie’s Halloween Daydream. The Chicago-based musician, artist, and performer uses vibrant colors and her personality to inspire the artist in each of us. Take a tour through Santa Fe’s history of days past at the Spirits of New Mexico’s Past. Sit around the campfire as characters from the city’s history tell their lesser-known, but still slightly spooky, stories.

Of course, when it comes to art in Santa Fe, everyone’s first thought is Meow Wolf. The interactive art museum phenomenon hosts a plethora of classes and workshops during the Halloween season. Find a babysitter, grab your significant other, and try the Couples Art Therapy Workshop Halloween Costume Edition. Other workshops include Adult Halloween Slime Time, Cosplay Basics, and the Bollywood Halloween Flashmob!

First started in 2008 by a group of artists looking to push their boundaries and learn from each, Meow Wolf has grown into an art-world phenomenon whose name is recognized from Las Vegas to Washington D.C.—with new Meow Wolf experiences set to open in those cities as well as Denver and Phoenix. At Meow Wolf, it’s not about a quiet, contemplative tour of individual pieces. Here, it’s a visitor-fueled experience that takes you into exhibits like the Kaleidoscape dark ride, Nucleotide and the 20,000 square foot House of the Eternal Return set inside of a Victorian home. The part children’s museum, part art gallery, part jungle gym, part fantasy novel pulled fantasy-pro George R.R. Martin into the process making it the perfect place to live out your inner Games of Thrones dreams.

What started in 1924 as a six-foot puppet in its creator’s backyard has morphed over the past 95 years into a 50-foot tall marionette that occupies Santa Fe Plaza every year on the Friday before Labor Day. This fiery celebration—the Burning of Zozobra, or Old Man Gloom, who casts a spell of darkness over the city each year—is the start to the 307-year-old Fiestas de Santa Fe. Zozobra, one of the world’s tallest fully functioning marionettes, is made up of wood, yards of muslin, and thousands of scraps of paper, all inscribed with gloomy thoughts set to burn up and make way for another year without Zozobra’s tricks and spells. Each of the 10 years leading up to the 100^th anniversary represents a decade from Zozobra’s past, and this year, Zozobra gets down with the ‘70s!

In between firsts and seconds, take in the festivities at Santa Fe Plaza with a coloring contest for the kids, a silent auction, arts and crafts show, live music and more. The energy of the a.m. activities is all in preparation for the p.m. pyrotechnics where the live music carries over to Santa Fe Place alongside local food trucks, bounce houses, and more energy-raising patriotic fun. When the day fades to night, turn your attention to darkened skies for a fireworks show to round out your full Fourth!

It was the natural acoustics that first drew the Santa Fe Opera’s founders to the site. As legend has it, they rode the grounds on horseback firing off gunshots to pinpoint the perfect sonic “bowl.” The house has lived up to the standards of its setting with nods from the likes of The Wall Street Journal as the “Rolls-Royce of American summer opera” and “one of the most beloved venues in the country.” By the numbers, the open-air house has seen 2,000 performances of 170 operas by 85 composers. Of those, the house has hosted 15 world premieres and 45 American premieres. It all kicks off once again this month with opening night dinners, backstage tours, and the chance to show off your finest black-tie garb at the season’s first show, Puccini’s La Boheme.

When Sunset Magazine names a local farmers’ market as one of the top ten in the entire country, you know there must be a reason, and, for the Santa Fe Farmers Market, there are several.

As one of the country’s longest-running and largest markets — more than 150 farmers and producers in 15 New Mexico counties — Santa Fe has created a culture around supporting the small farms and locally-grown lifestyle that has taken a new spotlight in this generation. At this market, there’s a guarantee that the vendors selling their fresh goods are also the growers. From Bodhi Farms’ heirloom greens and herbs to the jarred jams from Heidi’s Raspberry Farm and the locally gathered, remedy-based body bars from Casa Vieja Farm, it’s a rich tradition of taking home treasures that remind us to remember our roots.

Santa Fe is home to several impressive collections of compiled pieces from the area’s storied past. Make your way through the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture to capture a snapshot of the Native American Cultures who called Santa Fe home. Special events, such as the Pueblo Pottery Demonstration, take the experience to the next level. The Museum of International Folk Art offers a hands-on approach with exhibitions such as Community Through Making from Peru to New Mexico where visitors can watch a mural come to life before their eyes from the Alas de Agua Art Collective. Step inside the life of one of the 20^th century’s most celebrated artists: Georgia O’Keeffe. The museum, set in O’Keeffe’s Santa Fe home showcases some of the artist’s lesser known, but equally vibrant, work well worth a walk-through. 

Since launching in 2016, thousands have joined the caravan of cocktail hunters and several have even checked off all of the 30-plus margaritas along the way. Why? Because, like a Guinness in Dublin or a Manhattan in New York, the Margarita is Santa Fe’s signature drink. The rules for the trail are simple: download the Margarita Trail Passport app or pick up a copy at one of the stops, get $1 off signature margs in exchange for stamps that earn you prizes (a trail t-shirt for starters, a margarita bartender kit for all 31 stamps). Must try sips include the Norteño Margarita at Coyote Rooftop Cantina, Blue Corn's Peso de Plata Margarita, and the Prickly Pear Margarita at Rancho de Chimayo Restaurante.

Giggling Springs, first opened in the mid-1800s as a destination for stagecoach-weary soakers, keeps four pools fresh and ready right along the river for your therapeutic relaxation, courtesy of Mother Earth. For more of an adventure, hike out to Spence Hot Springs and slip in while you soak up your scenic surroundings. The relaxation continues in the rejuvenating environment of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Let the flora set the scene for the Garden-sponsored Love is in the Air chocolate and wine tasting at Hervé Wine Bar. Led by master chocolatiers and featuring award-winning wine from local St. Clair Winery, spend the night with your sweetheart learning the intricacies of one of the most indulgent confections.

Of course, the staple ingredients in New Mexico’s cuisine are chilies, and the Kakawa Chocolate House has all the bases covered. From their Chili Elixir to Chili Solid Dark Chocolate, Red Chili Caramels and Chile D’Arbols, you’ll get the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Using only clean ingredients and baking fresh from scratch each morning, Whoo’s Donuts is the spot to satisfy the inevitable donut craving. Every palate will find its fix here with flavors like Orange Cardamom Cream, Lemon Pistachio, and Red Chile Bacon Toffee. Voted Santa Fe’s Best Desserts, the Chocolate Maven is the place to be when you want dessert for breakfast. Menu highlights include the Belgian Chocolate Fudge Brownie Extravaganza and Life by Chocolate Torte!

Kick it all off at the annual Christmas at the Palace. The oldest continuously used government building in the U.S. lights up for the season and invited locals and tourists alike. Tour the rooms and enjoy the holiday treats—hot drinks, New Mexico’s state cookie biscochitos (small anise and cinnamon flavored shortbread cookies) Santa Claus, piñatas and more. Then, one week later, start at the Palace and join the crowds for Las Posadas. The traditional candlelight procession serves as a progressive reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s plight to find lodging. Crowds converge at the Palace after for a warm-up of hot cider and biscochitos. The whole city seems to turn out for the Christmas Eve Canyon Road Farolito Walk. The weather may be cool but the festivities warm up as people walk the lit streets, hot chocolate in hand, spontaneously singing carols.

With more than 80 trails, 225 inches of snow, and an elevation of 10,350 ft., Ski Santa Fe is a stunning snow day getaway. The slopes, an easy 16 miles from Santa Fe, have a tentative open date of November 22, which leaves just enough time to gear up and get your ski lifts ready. Once you’re out there, be sure to check out The Bone Yard—Ski Santa Fe’s Freestyle Terrain Park. Then, when you’re all skied out, chill out at one of the 200 plus restaurants, including Totemoff’s Bar, where you can find signature warm cocktails and the food court at La Casa Lodge. And, get on board with the #SKIBUENO Contest for a chance to win a Gold Pass for next ski season!

When the Loretto Chapel was built in the late 1800s access to the choir loft was missing from the blueprints. The nuns prayed to the patron saint of carpenters, St. Joseph, for a solution and a man showed up to build a staircase. Though a work of art, the spiral stairs he constructed—dubbed the “Miraculous Staircase”—seem to defy the laws of physics.

A church has stood on the grounds of the modern-day Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi for more than 400 years. Though the current building doesn’t date back that far, the statue inside of the Virgin Mary, dating back to 1625, is the oldest representation in the United States. Once you’ve seen the sights, wrap up your day with a sunset view on top of Paseo de la Loma Hill—home to the Cross of the Martyrs.

Drive an hour northwest of the city and you’ll reach Bandelier National Monument—a place of peach-colored cliffs, chalky petroglyphs, and deep caves. From the Visitor Center take the easy mile-long trail through Frijoles Canyon to the main archaeological sites of Big Kiva, Talus House, and Long House. Hike another mile through the canyon and clamber up several short ladders to reach Ceremonial Cave. But with more than 30,000 acres of land and 60 miles of trails, you’re sure to feel like a true explorer as you wander through the remnants of a past time. Plan your trip carefully as passenger cars are only allowed access all the way to the canyon before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m. Remember to pack in, pack out to maintain the site for generations to come.

With people converging on this Southwest City from the eastern states, California and deep-south Mexico, Santa Fe established itself as a cultural hub of diversity. The Plaza became, and remains today, the center of the city’s activity. Grab a bench in the beautiful, historic space and kick back with a book. Or, slip back in time as you take in the food vendors, street performers, and skateboarders moving around you. When you’re ready to move along, make your way to the north side where the Palace of the Governors—a National Historic Landmark and museum—has stood since 1610. Here, at the oldest continuously operating government building in the states, peruse pottery from Pueblo Indians and truly walk in the step of Santa Fe’s founders.

The Traditional Spanish Market—American’s oldest and largest juried market of its kind—centers around the city’s historic Plaza and offers cultural encounters for visitors to connect. See a slightly different take at the Contemporary Hispanic Market. This market seeks to give Hispanic artists a chance to showcase their work while educating interested onlookers on the original and unique works found at the show. In a similar way, the International Folk Art Market strives to preserve folk art traditions while creating economic opportunities for the craft. And, the Santa Fe incarnation of the event, now in its 15^th year, is not only the world’s largest folk art festival with more than 150 artists from all across the globe, but has been voted the best art festival by USA Today!

Top local and international chefs teach classes and workshops such as “Celebrating the Chiles of New and Old Mexico,” which uses chipotles, poblanos, anchos and more to make dishes like shrimp empanadas with guajillo masa and chocolate chile torte. Once you feel comfortable with the traditional cuisine, mix things up at Santa Fe’s first Vegan BBQ Battle. Watch chefs compete to be the best while indulging in free food samples and live music by Soul Traveler. Finish up the month of food at the 25^th annual Santa Fe Wine Festival. With over 20 wineries, food tastings, live music, and dancing, it’s sure to be a culinary occasion you won’t want to miss!

This interactive experience explores the realms of exploration through a multi-dimensional house filled with secret passages, climbing walls, portals to imaginative worlds and more. Intrigued? The brainchild of more than 100 local artists in the area, this one-of-a-kind destination fuses an art gallery, fantasy stories, jungle gym for all and a museum into one full sensory adventure. Established a decade ago as an art collective, the arts and entertainment group behind the project features talents that span artistic mediums including painting, photography, music, writing, performance, sculpture, architecture and more. Ready to become a part of the art? Get full details, including pricing and hours, here.

Located at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Canyon Road is a naturally-beautiful backdrop canvas. Discover established and emerging local artists and their works, all inspired by the mystique and power of Santa Fe and our surrounding areas. Working with limited time? That’s ok. We’re sharing our top three picks for your Canyon Road visit (just don’t tell anyone). Start at Morning Star Gallery. You’ll find a little bit of something for everyone, offering classic historic design, modern masters’ work, and New Mexican antiques. Next, head to Manitou Galleries, home to one of the finest collections in the west featuring contemporary painting, prints, jewelry, glass, and sculpture. End your artistic excursion at Lyn. A Fox: Fine Pueblo Pottery. You’ll have a hard time choosing which pieces to add to your home collection. See the full line up of stops along Canyon Road here and happy hunting!

Flamenco dance is one of the most passionate, energetic and powerful art forms to both take in and learn. With a rich history originating in Spain, the rhythm and art of each stomp of a dancer’s foot, in line with a guitar and hand clap, Flamenco is a living and breathing interpretation of emotion. Try your foot at this beautiful art form locally at EmiArteFlamenco, a company launched in 2014 comprised of local and international artists. Performances and classes work to bring the community together with a concentration on the love for Flamenco and a desire to support the local Santa Fe artistic community. While taking in a show is powerful, indulging in a class or series of classes during your stay will bring you even closer to your own inner emotions. Drop-in classes are available for both adults and children (make it a family affair!) Get all of the dancing details here and we’ll see you on the dance floor!

Trail adventurers that are 21 years or older, will be able to taste the difference across a selection of margaritas available at participating locations. Your first stop will be the Tourism Santa Fe Visitor Center, where you can pick up a Santa Fe Margarita Trail Passport for only $3. Take this with you as you visit each location for $1 off at each stop. A local bartender will stamp your visit. Note: you can only collect two stamps per day. Reach five stamps and it’s time to collect a commemorative t-shirt; get to 20 and expect a copy of The Great Margarita Book; make it all the way through the trail to receive your very own Margarita Bartender Kit. We say "salud" to that! Your passport is valid for a lifetime, so there’s no rush. Get all the details here and start planning your Santa Fe Margarita Trail adventure.

And, there are nearly 20 museums to discover while staying in the area. Here are a few we wouldn’t want you to miss:

Meow Wolf: House of Eternal Return – built inside a former bowling alley, this interactive adventure will guide you through a labyrinth of color and more than 100 works by artists. Photos are encouraged, unlike many traditional exhibitions and museums.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: with celebrated work across the country, this museum houses the largest public collection of the artist’s work all in one place.

Museum Hill: why visit one when you can explore four in one stop? Home to four institutions, a day trip will allow you to take it all in at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian and Museum of International Folk Art. Insider’s tip: check out the café and botanical garden to unwind.

Start planning your Santa Fe museum adventure now and choose from a number of special rates and packages available. Check them out here.