Inn of the Turquoise Bear B&B 342 E. Buena Vista Street Santa Fe New Mexico 87505 USA http://www.turquoisebear.com Phone: +1-505-983-0798 Fax: +1-505-988-4225 Toll-free: +1-800-396-4104

General Information

Located close to the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe, the Inn of the Turquoise Bear occupies the home of Witter Bynner, who for decades was a prominent citizen of New Mexico. Noted as a poet, playwright and essayist, Bynner was a staunch advocate of human rights, including the rights of women, Native Americans and other ethnic minorities.

Bynner's rambling adobe villa, constructed in Spanish-Pueblo Revival Style, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is consider one of Santa Fe's most significant structures. Bynner and Robert Hunt, his companion of more than 30 years, were famous for the parties they hosted in this house. Their celebrity guest list included D. H. Lawrence, Ansel Adams, Igor Stravinsky, Martha Graham, Willa Cather, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Stephen Spender, Christopher Isherwood, Georgia O'Keeffe, Mary Austin, Thornton Wilder, Robert Oppenheimer, Robert Frost, W. H. Auden, Lynn Riggs, Rita Hayworth, Errol Flynn and countless others.

Bynner's home, in its magnificent garden setting, was the center of intellectual and creative activity in Santa Fe. Robert Frost and Ralph Bolton, the owners and innkeepers, 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, hospitality and creativity for which this home was renowned in the past, to protect 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 are painstakingly restoring the adobe villa and the gardens to their former glory. They look forward to the privilege of serving as your hosts during your visit to Northern New Mexico.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 10 guest accommodations (8 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 235.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 235.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites
  The Bynner-Hunt Suite has two bedrooms on the second floor.

Amenities

Meals

• A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 7:30to 9:30
• Breakfast is served in the In room if requested, Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese

Policies

• Minimum stay required (Two or three day minimum stay required during some holidays)
• Smoking is allowed outside only (No smoking indoors)
• Guest pets are welcome (Inquire about restrictions.)
• Children are welcome (Inquire about policy.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (A deposit of one night's room rate and taxes is required to confirm a reservation.)
• Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is Noon
• Cancellations:
  Reservations canceled more than 14 days prior to scheduled arrival will have deposit minus $20 fee refunded. Within the 14 days, the guest is responsible for the entire amount of the reservation. Holidays, special events, July and August require a 30 day advance notice to cancel.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Better Business Bureau
  • International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association
  • New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association
  • New Mexico Lodging Association
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Spanish-Pueblo Revival
• Built in 1850
• Opened for business in 1996
• Restored / Remodeled in 2006
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available (On site free parking)

Location

• Location is best described as: Downtown
  
• Nearest major city: Albuquerque, NM (55 miles South)
• Directions to property:
  From I-25, take exit 284, go North approx 1.3 miles, bear right to continue on Old Pecos Trail; Go about 1.3 miles more, turn left onto E. Buena Vista St, and Left into the first driveway.
• Nearest major airport: ABQ 55 miles

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Ralph Bolton & Robert Frost
  Robert: hotel management specialist, navy veteran; Ralph: anthropologist, author, lecturer. Our interests: current affairs, history, reading, and travel.
• The innkeepers speak: Norwegian, English, French, German, Spanish
• There are 2 cats on the property
• There are 2 dogs on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Ski area, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sunbathing, Hot tubbing, Massage and spa treatments, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Video Arcade, Whitewater Rafting