JULIAN DOSSETT

Located on the scenic High Road to Taos, this historic hacienda offers Southwestern accommodations in a serene retreat that dates back more than a century. Stay in a cozy Victorian-style guest room that opens onto enclosed private gardens, and start your day with a continental breakfast. Conveniently close to El Santuario de Chimayó, art galleries and the Chimayó Museum, Rancho de Chimayó is the perfect place to stay when you’re leisurely driving on the High Road to Taos. 7 rooms and suites.

In the tradition of the Japanese ryokan, guests have a short walk from their rooms to the rustic spa, inspired by Japanese-style mountain hot spring resorts. The distinctive details in each of the 14 unique guest rooms and suites reflect Japanese simplicity, and many include courtyards, decks, a private Japanese garden and a kiva fireplace. Surrounded by 20 acres of piñons and junipers in high mountain wilderness, yet just ten minutes away from downtown Santa Fe, this is your choice for an easily accessible romantic vacation in an exotic destination.