Here's More Taos to See and Do

Saturday, October 2, 2010, Taos Kiwanis Magic Show.  Held at Taos High gym.  This is a wonderful event that benefits kids in and around the Taos area.  We've been aiding their effort for many years and it is always a worth while event and effort.

The word is out.  It's not just me bragging about the fall color tours around Taos.  Taos is named among Travel and Lesiure online’s “America's Best Fall Color Drives” - http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-fall-color-drives/10. 

Part of the magic of the fall colors is a ride on Cumbres & Toltec.  Cumbres Pass is at 10,000 feet so the colors change a bit earlier up there.  Cumbres and highway 17 are always worth the side trip.  www.cumbrestoltec.com/.  Tell them Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza sent you!

I've mentioned this before but did you know that the Taos area is home to over 30 water falls?  Amazing that the high desert is home to some amazing water features.  Most are hard to get to so are relatively unseen.  Here's a link to our local expert's web site with a state wide data base.  www.dougscottart.com/hobbies/waterfalls.htm

There are still Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010 activities and events going on.  http://www.taossacredplaces.com/

If you want more information on Taos area activities and want to invest a little extra time, wander back thru our year ago posts.  I likely am talking about somewaht different activities this year than in prior times.  Most will probably be as good or better than before.

And don't forget to ask our front desk team.  They've all been with us for 1 to 2 years.  They are quite accomplished at being your "tour guide".  Let them know your interestes and they'll likely steer you in a direction that you'll appreciate.

Take a picture of your crew in front of our SW carved totem poles, around our pool area, in the courtyard, or on one of your area adventures.  Post to your Facebook page and let us know.  We'll brag about you too.  Anyone take a video of your ski, raft, bike, fly, fish, hunt, hike trip this year?  Send us the link if you'd like to share.

Enjoy fall in Taos!  It's a spectacular time in NM's Northern Mountains.

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Hello September! Great Taos Activities continue!

Labor Day weekend upcoming with much to see and do in and around the Taos area.

The Taos Gallery invites visitors to view some works by Issa de Nicola  such as "The Sacredness of Art" and "Sacred Journey" along with the other artists represented by the Taos Gallery.  Artwalk First Saturday, September 4, 2010, 4-7 PM.  In keeping with this years Taos marketing theme of "Return to Sacred Places", the artist selected the above titles to describe his displays for this event.  More information at http://www.taosgallery.com/.  133 Bent Street.  575-758-3911.

Prefer to immerse yourself in the world of art?  Take a look at enrolling in an art experience.  Visit http://www.taosartexperience.com/.  Jan Mellor is one of the creators of this added Taos art experience program.  Enjoy!  For September, you'll find wood carving, childrens literature, and more.

September 4, 2010, Saturday, 4-7 PM is another Paseo del Pueblo Norte block party.  Come out and stroll the shops, galleries, listen to music, and enjoy the food.  More details and activities at http://www.taossacredplaces.com/

A Night Out With Taos Pueblo is a fundraiser for the 40th Aniversary of the Return of Blue Lake Commemoration.  The evening includes food, dance, song, and fashion.  September 8, 2010, 6 PM, $35 per person, Taos Pueblo Community Center.  Shawn Duran at 575-758-5990 for tickets or information.

Details on the 40th Anniversary Commemoration at the Taos Pueblo site - http://www.taospueblo.com/.

Thanks for visiting. You're invited to experience Taos soon. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Taos about 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza. Many of mour first time Guests tell us "we're the hidden gem of downtown". We hope you'll enjoy our friendly hospitality and great "tour guide" like team of Associates.

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Last Weekend of August 2010

There is still time to Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010.  Various activities continue into October.  http://www.taossacredplaces.com/

Taos Autumn Run Car Show is this weekend on the Plaza and Kit Carson Park.  Proceeds benefit scholarships and youth.  575-758-1405.  The entire family will enjoy the wide range of cars shown.

36th Annual Taos County Fair.  Saturday and Sunday, August 28 & 29, 2010.  Arts, Crafts, baked goods, quilts, flowers, veggies, livestock.  Live entertainment noon to 4 PM daily.  575-758-3982.  Event at Juan I Gonzales Taos County Agriculture Center.

A Russian Night in Taos.  Taos Art Museum's 6th annual gala fund raiser.  http://www.taosartmuseum.org/ or 575-758-2690.  Just a few blocks North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza always welcomes you to Taos with our convenient downtown location, friendly and helpful "tour guide" like Associates, possibly Taos' best beds topped with memory foam mattress toppers, and always reasonable and affordable rates.  Hope you'll stay for more than just a night.  We will keep you busy and having fun.

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Fiestas de Taos = Best Party of 2010!

The upcoming weekend is just about the biggest party of the year for Taos and the area!  The party begins Friday afternoon at 1:30 PM.  In other words, plan to arrive early in order to experience and enjoy the full package!

Many of the activities are centered on historic Taos Plaza.  That's just a couple blocks from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  As crowded as Taos usually is for Fiestas, our convenient downtown location is even more important for those who desire immersion in the Fiesta events and activities.

Events continue until 7 PM Sunday evening.  Perhaps you'll want to stay an extra day before and after to really see it all!

The Fiesta web site is:  http://www.fiestasdetaos.com/ .  Lower left part of page has a link to the schedule.

Our best rates are available ONLY when you mention this blog/Twitter/Facebook post.  We'll do either a 2 or 3 night package for $99 for a single, add $10 for each added Guest.  That's a 20% savings from even a direct call!  Rates may be even higher if you wait until Thursday or Friday to seek a hotel.  Call NOW!

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Mid July and Acitivites Are Going Strong!

Rather than me trying to write a little about a lot, let me redirect you to the Return To Sacred Places, Taos 2010 Calendar of Events.  It is just loaded with more than I could write about.  Enjoy!

http://www.taossacredplaces.com/calendar

That calendar doesn't cover the numerous outdoor activities always available in and around Taos.  White water river rafting is still flowing down the Rio Grande.  Bicycle rides from mild to wild are always a good choice.  Hot air balloon rides are an experience seldom matched.  An air sight seeing trip around the mountains of Taos will leave you amazed.  Jeeps trips, horseback rides, hikes, and more.

The we could add the golf, the museums, Taos Pueblo, the other Northern NM Pueblos nearby, Taos Mountain Casino, shopping, architectural sight seeing, self guided drive tours from Southern Colorado to Santa Fe, Raton to Chama.  Maybe you'll just relax by our solar heated pool (about 80 degrees), read a book under the trees of our acre cetral courtyard.

We always appreciate your business and hope you'll refer your family and friends to choose us for their next visit to Taos.  Hope you'll join us on our Facebook biz page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856.

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Always call direct for best values.  Call NOW!

Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010

Taos News just published to Return to Sacred Places Visitor Guide.  Another great addition to the myriad of information about the Taos area.  The guide is about 68 pages of articles and ads that will entice you into loving Taos just a bit more than before you read the guide.  Readers will certainly question why they didn't plan a longer time frome for Exploring Life at A Higher Level, Taos!  Pick up a copy when you arrive in Taos to better plan your travels.  http://www.taosnews.com/articles/2010/05/22/news/doc4bf430445c2e1089799619.txt

The cover photo of that complimentary guide is a Lenny Foster image.  His web site displays a number of limited edition "Healing Hands" pigmented prints.  He's able to capture much of the magic that attracts so many to visit Taos.  http://www.lennyfoster.com/swf/index.html.  His work is quite extraordinary, enjoy his web site!

Taos Chamber Music Group presents to final concert of the season Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM at Taos Community Auditorium.  This dynamic multi media program includes the world premier of Edie Hill's Return to Sacred Places and many other works.  Advance tickets for this concert are $17 for adults and may be purchased at TCA office Monday - Friday, cash or check 575-758-2052.  http://www.tcataos.org/.  They may be charged at http://www.taoschambermusicgroup.org/.  Tickets at the door are $20.  Bring your ticket stub to the front desk at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza for a 50% discount of the ticket value towards your room - i.e. $8.50 or $10.  Only 1 discount per room, not valid with any othr discounts.

Take a moment to visit our Facebook biz page.  Then, click on the wall tab, then click on the "like" button.  If you are a Facebook person, we'd appreciate your posting a link to our biz page on your profile page wall.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856.

The above are just a taste of the guides ideas.  See you in Taos, soon!  Travel safely and enjoy your visit to the mountain of North Central NM!

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SMU In Taos, Taos Plaza Live, and Return To Sacred Places, Taos 2010 Schedules

Amazing free lectures at SMU Taos continue through numerous and wide ranging topic areas.  Topics range from Davey Crockett to Millicent Rogers to Archaeology to Solar System Science to Art Shows and more.  All lectures and shows are held at the Fort Burgwin Campus just South of Ranchos de Taos along Pot Creek.  More details and a printable schedule at: http://sme.edu/taos/events.asp.

Starting Thursday, May 27, 2010, Taos Plaza Live returns with weekly Thursday evening free concerts on Taos Plaza.  All shows start at 6 PM.  Most shows have two different performers, one at 6 the second at 7 PM.  http://www.taosplazalive.com/.

The earlier post about Return to Sacred Places activities was growing too long so I halted mid schedule.  Here's the link to the official web site - http://www.taossacredplaces.com/.  All those sites offer a printable schedule.

Perhaps you'd prefer to simply move to Taos for the summer?  There is much to see and do.  A day or two probably won't get the job done nor satiate your Taos taste buds.  In order to help that idea along, I'll offer you a direct booking blog/social networking special.  This special is only available when you email the Inn and mention this posting.  We'll do weeklies for 1 or 2 Guests for $385 a week.  Compare that with the Taos average summer rate of well over $90 a night.  Make it a month for $1155.  Both are prepaid rates, are plus tax, not valid with other specials.  May I remind you that Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is your home away from home while in Taos.

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Taos Festival of Art & Architecture and Let's Play in the mud

What a wierd headline.  But it does have a purpose.  As a part of Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010, the new Taos Festival of Art & Architecture offers visitors a glimpse into the sacred art and architecture that is part of what makes Taos such a magical experience.  For more information, you may call Steve Parks at 575-751-0343 or visit http://www.taossacredplaces.com/.

What about playing in the mud you say?  A key event of the Festival is the annual re-plastering of the San Franciso de Assis Church in Ranchos.  The church is famous due to the many paintings done by the public and world reknown artists such as Georgia O'Keefe and Ansel Adams.  The church is known as one of the most painted and photographed churches in the world.  Dur9ing 2009, Yahoo.com named the church among the "Top 10 things to see before you die".

Built in 1815 (that's 195 years ago for the math challenged), each year a fresh layer of plaster mixed with straw is added.  Locals and visitors are invited to participate.  Call the church office to get involved, 575-758-2754.

In an earlier post, we talked about the juried exhibition of paintings and photographs hanging at the Encore Gallery of the Taos Community Auditorium.  That show runs now thru June 13, 2010.  The aartist reception is Saturday May 22, 2010 from 2 to 5 PM.  More information at http://www.tcataos.org/.

Saturday, May 29, 2010, the festival hosts two tours of "Four Valley Adobe Churches and Moradas".  Larry Torres will conduct the tours as an expert in the field.  Tours leave the town of Taos Town Hall at 10 AM and 2 PM.  Only 26 seats are available for each tour so call 575-751-0647 for reservations.  Tickets are $20.

Friday June 4, 2010 at 8 PM the Festival continues with "The Glory of Adobe" in the Encore Gallery at TCA.  It's an evening of films, lectures, and a multimedia show.  Addmission is $10.  Call 575-758-2052 for details.

Kimosabe Taos also invites visitors to enjoy their shop full of vintage Western Americana.  For more information, call 575-758-8826 and visit their web site - http://www.kimosabetaos.com/.

Those are just a part of this years events focussed on Return to Sacred Places.  Plan an extra few days to really experience Taos at it's fullest.

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is certainly conveniently located right in the heart of downtown Taos, close to all the downtown features, galleries, and museums.  You'll love the peaceful environment of our acre central courtyard with it's 100 foot tall Grandma Willow and more.  We hope you'll follow this page, visit our twitter page, and "like" our Facebook biz page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856.

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Taos Celebrates World Labyrinth Day May 1, 2010 plus Return to Sacred Places

World Labyrinth Day is May 1, 2010.  Taos joins that celebration with seveal labyrinth choices and services.  Guess this is a world wide event.  There is some evidence that labyrinths offers benefits for those with severals different diseases.  Worst case may be walking a labyrinth gives you a centered feeling.  May not help but can't hurt so give it a whirl (o-pun the door).  Here's an article with more information - http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Religion/Taos-celebrates-World-Labyrinth-Day-May-1.

We invite our Guests to attend any of the listed labyrinths.  We'd love your business at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza for this event or any other activity throughout the year.  Follow us here or check out our Facebook biz page at - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856.

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Taos Videos for Tourist Information

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is one of the Taos area hotels that works together marketing Taos as your next destination.  Part of that effort publishes short videos on the Taos Vacation Guide web site.  These are short ad length pieces.  They'll give you the flavor of Life at a Higher Level.  Give you a little interest in Returning to Sacred Places, Taos 2010.  http://taosvacationguide.com/seasonal-videos

I invite you to share this blog post with your family, friends, and anyone else who might have interest in the history, culture, museums, and peoples of Northern NM.  Please follow the blog.  We post frequently about activities, events, specials, and other things that are of interest to folks considering a trip to Taos.  Our marketing focus at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza this year is this blog, our Twitter page, both my and the hotel Facebook page, and my LinkedIn page, all the hot buttons of social networking.  We ask you to connect with us, follow us, and spread the word about us.  You comments are both welcome and invited.  We'll try to answer questions and comments as promptly as possible.  Have a specail need for added services or enhanced stay requirements, let us know by comment or email.

Great specail rates until early May are yours when you book direct.  The best value available is a 3 night package for $99 in a value room, $124 in a standard room, or $149 in a deluxe king.  Only $15 added for extra Guests.  That low rate makes our location even a better value, our comfortable rooms even more pleasing, and our "tour guide" like service appreciated even more.

http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Return to Sacred Places soon!

Believe It Or Not - Al Sharpton on Obama

Pardon the non Taos lodging and activity comment but found the statement hard to believe when I heard it on yesterday's news shows.  Some of you may not like Fox News or O'Reilly (but this is a video clip of Sharpton), I didn't like the need to watch an ad, but the video clip of Sharpton is stunning.  Didn't listen to anything after the Sharpton clip so can't comment on that.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4119639/sharptons-socialism-shocker

Hope you'll add Taos to your travel plans this year.  Great snow for spring skiing now, a full river for white water rafting starting in April, great shops and museums for summer visits, numerous area golf courses for the golf finatics, smoke free Taos Mountain Casino for evening entertainment, many Spiritual Activities planned for the entire year in and around Taos for this years Return to Sacred Places program.  Top that with Taos best lodging values at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza and you're set for several days or a week in Taos.  Ask about our long term rates, we'll help you stay for as long as you'll desire!

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We always invite you to share our blog, this video, and always appreciate referrals to the hotel.  Thanks!