A historic bed & breakfast on the Old Santa Fe Trail
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The Inn of the Turquoise Bear occupies the home of Witter Bynner (1881-1968), who for decades was a prominent citizen of Santa Fe, actively participating in the cultural and political life of the city. Bynner's rambling adobe house, constructed in Spanish-Pueblo Revival style from a core of rooms that date to the mid-1800s, is considered one of Santa Fe's most important historical buildings. |
With its signature portico, tall pine trees, magnificent rock terraces, and gardens filled with lilacs, wild roses, and other flowers, the Inn offers guests a bucolic retreat close to the center of Santa Fe.
At a glance
| Ralph Bolton & Robert Frost, the owners of the Witter Bynner Estate, have faithfully restored the 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 Northern New Mexico. |
The entire Inn is available for tour groups and special events such as weddings, commitment ceremonies, corporate board meetings, reunions, workshops, retreats and professional meetings. Enquire about rates.
Celebrities who have been guests in this home: |
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| Ansel Adams Rita Hayworth Robert Frost W. H. Auden Christopher Isherwood Georgia O'Keeffe Mary Austin Edna St. Vincent Millay D. H. Lawrence Igor Stravinsky Barney Frank |
Willa Cather Paul Horgan Oliver La Farge Robert Oppenheimer Stephen Spender Aldous Huxley Clara Bow Martha Graham Thornton Wilder J. B. Priestly |
Willard Nash Errol Flynn Lynn Riggs Kahlil Gibran Carl Sandburg Vachel Lindsey Henriette Wyeth Carl Van Vechten John Meigs Bea Arthur Amanda McBroom Rufus Wainwright |
Inn of the Turquoise Bear |
Links for more information: Map and Directions |
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