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MABEL DODGE LUHAN HOUSE
Taos, New Mexico
Also known as the “Big House,” this property was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991. The former home of arts supporter and writer Mabel Dodge Luhan, which is now used as a hotel and conference center, was a central hub for artistic salons in the early 20th century and hosted many well-known painters, writers, photographers, musicians, and emerging artists of the Taos Art Colony.
An exceptional example of traditional Puebloan construction, the main public space—the kitchen, reception office, and rooms—immerse the visitor in the historic charm of northern New Mexico architecture and culture. The outdoor decks and gardens are well-kept and serve as inspiring backdrops for recognized guest fine art painters, including D.H. Lawrence, Ansel Adams, Georgia O’Keeffe, Martha Graham, and Edward Weston. Bonus fun fact: the home was also owned by
actor Dennis Hopper.
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HISTORIC PLAZA HOTEL
Las Vegas, New Mexico
On the north side of the Las Vegas plaza, the Historic Plaza Hotel stands tall in brick, a testament to its enduring presence since 1881. Once hailed as the “Belle of the Southwest,” it welcomed travelers in dust-coated coats and polished boots when the railroad first connected the territory to the rest of the country. Merchants from the Santa Fe Trail and a new class of train travelers gathered in the lobby sharing stories; years later, silver-screen cowboys and wanderers found solace in fancy rooms with towering ceilings. Through the decades, the hotel witnessed the passage of time—whispers of the Old West giving way to the hum of automobiles—yet it maintained its dignified posture, steadfast and proud, a guardian of memory.
Today, as you cross that same threshold, the past lingers in the intricately carved woodwork and the grand staircase—however, comfortable accommodations are just around the corner soft beds, private baths, climate control, and Wi-Fi that allows you to share your own stories with the world.
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