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The Blog to Discover Abiquiú

Learn about area activities, events and local people of interest. Enjoy.

A Winter Escape to Abiquiu, New Mexico: Serenity, Beauty and Adventure
Winter in Abiquiu: Nestled in the rugged landscape of northern New Mexico, Abiquiú is a hidden gem that transforms into a serene winter wond
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Jan 265 min read
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The Grand Hacienda and Abiquiu Thanksgiving Gratitude
During this Thanksgiving season, we want to take this moment to pause and reflect on the abundance of blessings in our lives. At The Grand H
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Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Discover Abiquiu from A to Z...and everything in between!
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Nov 19, 20236 min read
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Abiquiú's Glassy Lake in the Desert
Abiquiú Lake: New Mexico's Seventh Largest Lake We credit Abiquiú Lake with our move to Abiquiú – once we saw the still and calm lake,...
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Nov 4, 20226 min read
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Georgia O'Keeffe in Abiquiu, New Mexico
American artist Georgia O’Keeffe was born on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, and lived in many different places before settling in New Mexico...
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May 1, 20228 min read
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The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Abiquiu
A foodie myself, one of the questions I get asked most often by guests is, “Where is your favorite place to eat?” Truthfully, it’s also...
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Feb 21, 20227 min read
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Abiquiu Bucket List
Our Favorite Things to Discover In and Around Abiquiu, New Mexico Congratulations – if you are reading this you likely have added a stay...
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Oct 27, 20217 min read
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Take a Self - Guided Driving Tour Through Abiquiu
There is so much to see and do in Abiquiú – don’t short yourself and schedule only a quick day trip. We recommend at least four days in...
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Jul 16, 20219 min read
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Art That Speaks: Debra Fritts
Abiquiu, this little village in northern New Mexico, has become a tourist destination and bucket list item because of its history, the...
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Feb 28, 20219 min read
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Interview with The Desert Monk of The Monastery of Christ in the Desert
On the bank of the Rio Chama in Abiquiu, New Mexico, in the Chama Canyon wilderness, sits a beautiful Benedictine monastic community –...
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Feb 5, 20218 min read
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Abiquiu: The Hoot of the Owl
Sitting outside on our lakeside portal, overlooking #Abiquiu Lake and the million-year-old red cliffs, it feels fitting that an owl...
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Jan 17, 20214 min read
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Welcome 2021 - Thank you All for Weathering 2020 with Us.
Happy New Year! All of us at The Grand Hacienda B&B, The Casita del Lago and Abiquiu Lake Mesa Vacation Homes, and the Studios of Abiquiu...
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Jan 9, 20216 min read
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A Californian’s Perspective on the History of New Mexico Wines
By Guest Blogger: Robert Dolci, President of the Northern Rio Grande Chapter of the New Mexico Vine and Wine Society I spent most of my...
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Sep 21, 20204 min read
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Rufous Has Arrived!
Rufous Hummingbird They’re here…..but they are just passing through. The Rufous Hummingbirds have checked in at #TheGrandHacienda in...
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Jul 30, 20202 min read
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The Chili Line Railroad with a Few Chile Peppers
By Guest Blogger, Bob Dolci.
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May 9, 20204 min read
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Smudging
The smudging ritual.
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Feb 9, 20202 min read
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7th Time Superhost!
Abiquiu Lake Vacations wins AirBNB Superhost Award for seventh consecutive time.
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Oct 9, 20191 min read
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"Highly Recommended"
Over the years, we’ve been privileged to earn many awards, recognitions and five-star reviews. Each and every one means a lot of us...
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Nov 16, 20182 min read
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“It’s the most wonderful place you can imagine. It’s so beautiful there. It’s ridiculous.”- O'Keeffe
When you set out to #DiscoverAbiquiu, you most certainly will discover that you are in “O’Keeffe Territory”, and for good reason. Georgia...
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Nov 1, 20183 min read
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Your New Mexico Bucket List
Is Abiquiú, New Mexico on your bucket list? If not, we think it should be. While Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos and Los Alamos attract over...
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Sep 19, 20182 min read
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