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Inn of the Turquoise Bear

Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Six blocks to the Plaza. An acre of terraced gardens. Eleven guest rooms/suites with southwest style. Private entrances & romantic courtyards. Kiva fireplaces & Viga ceilings. Many more amenities.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodations

This historic, walled estate offers outstanding accommodations and friendly hospitality. Named by Sunset Magazine as one of the twenty best B&Bs in the Western USA. Superb breakfasts and popular evening refreshments.

Great Room, private entrances, fireplaces, free firewood in season, off-street parking, phones, private baths. Smoking not permitted indoors. National Historic Register. Close to the plaza, but a world apart - secluded and romantic.

The celebrity guest list of the Bynners included D.H. Lawrence (who spent his first night in an American home in this house), Willa Cather, Ansel Adams, Igor Stravinsky, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert Frost, W.H. Auden, Stephen Spender, Aldous Huxley, Clara Bow, Errol Flynn, Rita Hayworth, Lynn Riggs, Christopher Isherwood, Carl Van Vechten, Martha Graham, Robert Oppenheimer, Georgia O'Keeffe, Mary Austin, Willard Nash, Thornton Wilder, J.B. Priestly - and many others.

The owners of the Witter Bynner Estate, have faithfully restored this magnificent property. Their goals - as innkeepers and as custodians of the home and land that Bynner loved - are to rekindle the spirit of excitement, creativity and hospitality for which this home was renowned in the past, to protect, restore and extend the legacy of its famous creator, and to provide their guests with the experience of a unique setting that captures the essence of traditional Santa Fe. They look forward to the privilege of serving as your hosts during your visit to Santa Fe.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 140.00 - 365.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 10
With private baths: 8
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish, French, German, Norwegian, American Sign Language
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full Breakfast to order
• Complimentary afternoon refreshments

Nearest Airport(s): Albuquerque & Santa Fe via American

Payment methods accepted:

• Checks
• Cash

Services:

Sitting room, library, cable TV/VCRs, book & film library, concierge services

Area Attractions and Activities:

There is so much to do in Santa Fe. With a rich history and endless attractions, there's something for everyone. Visit the Nedra Matteucci Galleries which specializes in 19th and 20th century American art, including the Taos Society of Artists, the Santa Fe art colony, artists of the American West and masters of American Impressionism and Modernism.

Take a guided walking tour and discover Santa Fe's compelling history, treasured art and architecture and even some spine-tingling ghost stories. If you'd rather ride, take a tram for a driving tour that covers similar ground. Or climb aboard the Santa Fe Southern and travel in vintage railroad cars to the historic depot in Lamy southeast of town.

Santa Fe offers more than 50 scenic parks, from neighborhood rose parks to historical and athletic parks. Play a game of tennis on one of the city's outdoor tennis courts or enjoy a leisurely stroll with inspirational views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Most Popular Rooms:

Bynner Room: Very large, bright room with view of mountains, windows on 4 sides, large fireplace, handcrafted furniture, cable TV/VCR, telephone, private bath with tub & shower, plush robes, viga beamed ceiling, king bed. Second floor with balcony.

The Shaman Room: Was Bynner's study. This spacious room has a large fireplace, a brick floor, and a tile shower. Popular with couples on their honeymoon or celebrating anniversaries or birthdays. King bed.

Check In Instructions:

If arriving after office hours, an envelope with key and directions to your room will be attached to the front door.

Reservation Notes:

Reservations require a minimum of a one nights room and tax deposit at the time the reservation is made. Reservations canceled, or stays reduced, 14 days (30 days for holidays and special events) or more prior to scheduled arrival will receive a deposit refund less a $20, plus tax, handling fee. Reservations canceled or stays reduced less than the 14 days (30 days for holidays and special events) will require payment in full of the original reservation.

Accommodation Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• Pets allowed with limits.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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