ARROYO SECO
MERCHANTS
Antiquarius Imports
Mon.-fri. 11 A.M.-5 P.M.; Sat. 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
(575) 776-8381 Find on Facebook
“New York Magazine” touted this unique furnishings wholesale showroom as “One of the Best-kept Shopping Secrets.” And it’s no wonder. Antiquarius Imports is the culmination of extensive traveling and collecting from around the world. The collection includes antique Buddhist and Hindu devotional art from Tibet; textiles from Central Asia; African sculptures and masks to decorative accessories; unique home furnishings; and rare objects. Arroyo Seco Mercantile
Mon.-sat. 10 A.M.-5:30 P.M.; Sun. 11 A.M.-5 P.M. (575) 776-8806 Find on Facebook
The building that houses a plethora of goods including antiques, American West vintage items, gifts, santos, Indian trade blankets and much more was built around 1895 and was a general store until the mid-1950s. Aureate Plum
Mon.-fri., 7 A.M.-2 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 10 A.M.-3 P.M. (575) 224-2840 Find on Facebook
Created from “curiosity, magic and nature,” Aureate Plum is a superb tea house and gallery featuring handcrafted works and scrumptious food serving breakfast and lunch. Bella Mundi Gallery
Hours are “hit and miss” (575) 779-8349 or
(575) 779-8510 Find on Facebook
Original and unusual can be found here from lighted metal sculpture, in-house printing on metal, wearable art pendants, hand-painted prayer flags, and cards and boxes. Claireworks Gallery
Mon.-sat., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. (575) 776-5175 clairworks.com
Owner and award-winning sculptor (and painter) Claire Haye converted her talent into making jewelry in sterling silver, bronze and gold. Her pieces are embed with symbolism and spirituality that “speak universally to women of all ages and walks of life.” Fine Art New Mexico
Mon.-fri. 9 A.M.-5 P.M.; Sat. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. (575) 776-3899 fineartnewmexico.com After years of writing, producing and directing in the film industry, Jack Leustig was searching for “a new, smaller creative journey.” The artistry of printing an image became his passion. In 1998, he opened his print studio and has been producing prints for local artists in small to large formats ever since, becoming a premier publisher of Southwest art and photography. Francesca’s Clothing Boutique
Daily 10 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (575) 776-8776 francesscas.com
Francesca’s offers a large selection of one-of-a-kind women’s clothing and accessories. Clothes are stylish and trendy with something for every body type. Francesca’s has topped the “Best Women’s Clothing Boutique” category in The Taos News’s “Best of Taos” survey for more than 10 years. Logan Wannamaker Pottery
Appointment only (575) 770-4334 loganwannamaker.com
“Logan Wannamaker stands at a whirling pottery wheel and effortlessly shapes a ball of black clay into a cup in seconds. That moment — throwing a pot — is probably the easiest part of his creative process. Behind it are hours of digging, sieving, mixing, hammering, chopping and burning that finally culminate in a one-of-a-kind work of art that uses native materials to mirror the dramatic Northern New Mexico landscape,” wrote J.R. Logan for The Taos News. Parse Seco
Sat. and Sun., noon-5 P.M. or by appointment
(312) 593-3948 parseseco.com
Parse Seco is an experimental creative space that provides a platform for artists, musicians and creators to present experiences in an intimate setting or in other words, “using art to reform the social norm.” The venue has hosted live concerts, open mic nights, art openings, poetry readings and more. Check the events calendar on Facebook. Rottenstone Pottery
Daily 10 A.M.-5 P.M. (575) 776-1042 Find on Facebook
Rottenstone Pottery specializes in unique ceramic art made in the ancient tradition of wood-firing. Scott Rottenstone’s wares combine an Eastern Wabi Sabi aesthetic with the functional formal considerations of American folk craft pottery. His pieces are either fired in an electric oxidation kiln, a salt kiln or in an Anagama wood kiln. Santos y Mas
Daily 9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (575) 776-2088 Find on Facebook
Santos y Mas is where to go for the area’s best selection of handcrafted Northern New Mexico folk art and colorful, whimsical gifts and collectibles. You can’t help but smile. Scott Carlson Pottery
“Open every day” (575) 770-7695
Brightly colored pottery made for the home and for everyday use. Check out Carlson’s signature colors salmon, blue and green. Custom place settings are his specialty.
ARTIST STUDIO
Melinda Littlejohn
By appointment only, please email thelittlejohnstudio@gmail.com, melindalittlejohn.com Melinda Littlejohn began her fine art career as a minimal abstractionist, but was drawn to the style of 17th-century Spanish Bodegon still-life paintings.
LODGING
Casa Miguel, LLC
800-987-8423 casamiguelnm.com
Offering authentic Northern New Mexican accommodations such as the adobe brick home Casa Miguel and Casa Kachina in Arroyo Seco’s distinct residential community Los Altos. Premiere has over 100 upscale properties located in the greater Taos area. Royal Bear Lodge
(575) 776-2540 Find on Facebook
Fully furnished, wood fireplace, stocked kitchen, bath and linens. Hot tub on the upper deck and free Wi-fi. The Snowmansion
(575) 776-8298 snowmansion.com
Sometimes referred to as a ski lodge with campsites, the concept of the Snowmansion is based on the hostel. For many years, the Snowmansion has been a popular, comfortable and cozy, budget-friendly place to stay.