Georgia O'Keeffe Country

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Georgia O'Keeffe Country

Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) was a major American modernist artist of the twentieth century. Her art ‘revolutionized’ the way to depict landscape. She freed the ri

gid and traditional way of depicting landscape. Her paintings are an expression of th

e emotions of what she saw.

She fell in love with New Mexico, its desertlandscape, its diversify beauty, its raw energy, i

ts simple architectural lines and its soft colors.

Although her artworks count above two thousand pieces,

and even though she is most famous for her oversized flowers paintings, she dedicated much of her work to the stunning ‘land of enchantment’.

In return for these amazing ‘statements’ of New Mexi

co's striking landscape, Abiquiu and its surrounding areas, where she lived are now surnamed “Georgia O’Keeffe Country”.

A well deserved recognition, asit is impossible to mention Santa Fe without talking about O’Keeffe.

The Georgia O’Keeffemuseum is dedicated to here life and her art and exhibitions change three times a year.

Collectors as well as people who are deeply touched by

her art come from all over the world

to see herpaintings and to bask in the experience of being in her paintings.

Lariane Fonseca came from Australia and took a fe

w days to visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Country with me.

This was an amazing experience, and an inspiration for me to have been in the presence of a woman who knew O’Keeffe’s art so well, who was so passionate about her with a beautiful sensitivity.

Lariane, an artist and photographer herself, made this experience exceptional for me. As I often say, my clients are my biggest inspiration! I am so grateful to be in the presence of inspiring and amazing people.

I know these landscapes andhave been around them many times. But being with someone who has such sensitivity to her environment, who is so present in the instant and so touched by the beauty of the land, made me feel as if Georgia’s spirit was with us along these two days. Her spirit was guiding us and creating the most magical moments. We were fascinated and it seemed surreal at times, wondering ourselves if we were in the paintings or in the reality!

Since pictures are worth a thousands words, soI'll let you enjoy Lariane’s picture. (A huge big thank you to her for letting me share her pictures with you.) and Georgia's paintings.

Bucskin gulch, trail -hike Az.

About 45 to 1 hour drive from Santa Fe, NM these mountains consist of a broadly circular ridge surrounding the Valles Caldera, a supervolcano, that shaped New Mexico and modify dramatically its environment between 1.1 and 1.4 million years ago. Leaving behind a group of mountains, canyons and mesas (mountain with flat top - Mesa is table in Spanish), these mountains are such opportunities for recreation outdoors activities.

In the Jemez, pretty much any outdoor activities are possible and so enjoyable. Mountain bike, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, hot springs.

And if you are not into outdoors activities, driving around and through the Valle Grande is just stunning! You are definitely going through so divers landscape. Many time it's just breathtaking! You could easily think that you are jumping from one state to another due to the change of environment in such short distance.



All seasons are enjoyable in this area. In the winter it's not always drivable! due to the snow condition on the road. But believe me if you get the opportunity to drive around in winter it is surrealist, and so beautiful! Then you can stop in the Jemez Village to get warm in the hot springs surrounded by stunning mountains views, or take some time to visit Jemez Monument, a 17th century mission ruins surrounded by Indian habitations.




Before returning you couldn't help to stop at the breathtaking area of Jemez Pueblo, where the native american held ceremonies and Pow wow. The red rocks are so stirring.

Whenever I pass by I can feel the power and history of these inspiring rocks, and I am always moved by the spirit of the mountains.

Ask about our special tour on the Jemez mountain.