There are many fantastic and unique communities of Santa Fe, each offering a special lifestyle and ambiance. Here are a few communities for your consideration.
Las Campanas
Gracious living in an inspired community -- experience the dramatic light and high desert landscape from every corner of your home. Las Campanas offers unsurpassed amenities in the realm of luxury lifestyles, such as two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, a world-class equestrian center and the warm and inviting Hacienda Clubhouse and Spa and Tennis Center. Choose to customize your home on available homesites or select from luxury customized villas. Visit www.lascampanas.com for more information, or contact me for a free DVD and information package.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Santa Fe’s mountains offer skiing, hiking and cycling opportunities – or a mountain view while sunning on your deck in the summer or drinking hot chocolate in front of your fireplace in the winter. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to most vistas anywhere in Santa Fe. These mountains are part of the southern Rocky Mountains, extending from south-central Colorado, and include Wheeler Peak (13,160 ft), Truchas Peak (13,102 ft) and Santa Fe Baldy (12,622 ft). Home to the extraordinary Ten Thousand Waves Spa and the beautiful Santa Fe Ski Resort (www.skisantafe.com).
Tesuque
The charming village community of Tesuque is a breath of fresh air to a distant time past. Rural Tesuque is distinguished by its winding, tree-lined roads, bridle paths, pastoral and old world charm with country homes and estates nestled into mountains and canyons. Enjoy nature and art with a picnic on the grounds of Shidoni, a foundry and sculpture gallery that features the work of local artists, just a half-mile around the corner from the Tesuque Village Market. Or visit the well-known glassworks and bronzing studios to experience art in the making. Home to the famous Pueblo of Tesuque Flea Market, Bishop’s Lodge and nearby Santa Fe Opera.
Historic Downtown
Galleries, spas, antiques, restaurants, museums, bookstores, shopping … the list of opportunities abounds for those who choose to call downtown home – all within walking distance from your front doorstep. The heart of downtown is The Plaza, well known for the annual Indian Market festival, and the native artists who offer their jewelry and art from under the portal of the Palace of the Governors. Canyon Road features a beautiful, winding walking fest of galleries, boutiques, cafes and world class restaurants.