Discover Abiquiu, Abiquiu NM

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"Chama Canyon"

📸: The Desert Monk

Your weekly glimpse into the magic of Abiquiú and Northern New Mexico. Follow along and drop a 👍 if the photos speak to you.

"Abiquiu Cliffs"

📸: James C. Wilson

Your weekly snapshot of Abiquiu and Northern New Mexico! Follow our page and drop a like if the photo speaks to you.

"Where the river bends, the desert softens."

Photo: elijahrael_photography

A fascinating new documentary, Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light, takes a deeper look at the legendary artist beyond the familiar labels of feminist icon and cultural trailblazer. It's a compelling exploration of her life, her art, and the complexities that made her one of America's most influential creative voices.

If you're an art lover, a New Mexico enthusiast, or simply curious about the woman behind the iconic paintings, this review from Art in America is well worth the read.

📖 Read the review here:
https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/aia-reviews/georgia-okeffe-feminist-icon-blind-documentary-brightness-of-light-1234787830/

What aspect of O'Keeffe's work speaks to you most—her flowers, landscapes, or the spirit of the Southwest?

What We Miss When We Flatten Georgia O’Keeffe Into a Feminist Icon A review of the new documentary Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light directed by Paul Wagner and now streaming on Apple TV.

Trivia Tuesday!

Before it became a travel destination and artist retreat, Abiquiú was primarily known for what? 👀

Drop your answers below ⬇️

Important Updates from the Monastery of Christ in the Desert:

Monastery Guesthouse Update:
The Monastery Guesthouse is currently closed to overnight guests as we undergo a full remodeling of our commercial kitchen and substantial upgrades for Guesthouse accessibility. We hope to complete these renovations and welcome guests again by August 1, 2026.

Alongside the physical construction, our online reservation system is undergoing a complete redesign. At this time, we do not have a definitive launch date for the new system to go live. Until the redesigned system is active, we are unable to accept any reservations, process manual bookings, or hold specific dates. We kindly ask that you continue to monitor this News Page on our website for updates regarding when the system will be able to take reservations.

New Guesthouse Parameters
As you look forward to planning a future retreat, please be aware that we will be implementing a strict new scheduling structure and updated policies for all overnight guests once we reopen:
Arrival Days: Arrivals are strictly limited to Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tuesday Arrivals: Stays beginning on a Tuesday require a minimum of 2 nights and a maximum of 5 nights.
Friday Arrivals: Stays beginning on a Friday are for exactly 2 nights.
Departures: All guests must depart on Sundays. We no longer host overnight guests on Sunday or Monday nights.
Capacity and Groups: Our maximum capacity is now limited to 10 guests. We are no longer able to host groups. All stays are for individual, self-directed retreats.

Day visitors are still welcome to visit the grounds, church and Giftshop during these months of construction, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Giftshop Hours
The Giftshop will be open to daytime visitors from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

On Sundays, the Conventual Mass is at 9:15 am, and the Giftshop will be open from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.

The Giftshop is closed on Mondays and the first Saturday of each month, when the monks have a Desert (solitude) Day .

Your weekly snapshot of the magic of Abiquiú and Northern New Mexico. Follow our page and drop a 👍 if the photo speaks to you.

"The full moon climbs over Lucero Peak, glowing like it could tip and roll down the fire-lit cliffs of Arroyo Seco."

📸: elijahrael_photography

On Sunday, May 24, we invite our community to gather at Abiquiú Dome to welcome the international team of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run as they make a refreshment stop along their journey through Northern New Mexico. Traveling from Santa Fe to Cebolla along US-84, the runners will carry the Peace Torch across 81 miles, sharing a simple but powerful message: peace begins within each of us.

The team, representing 7 different countries, is currently on a 4-month journey through all 50 states in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary. Along the way, they connect with communities, schools, and people from all walks of life, inviting everyone to share in the spirit of peace, kindness, and human connection.

We would love for you to join us in giving them a warm Abiquiú welcome. Come gather, cheer them on, share a moment of connection, and celebrate this meaningful journey together. Light refreshments will be served. Their estimated arrival will be in the early afternoon. We’ll be open 11am to 4pm. 21557 US-84, Abiquiu, NM 87510. No public restroom.

Learn more about their mission at peacerun.org 🤍🏃🏻‍♀️🕊️🏃🏽‍♂️🕊️🤍

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Let’s test your knowledge of Abiquiu!

How many landmarks, attractions, hiking spots, artists, restaurants, rivers, lakes, or historic places connected to Abiquiu can you name? 🌵🎨🎬🏞️

There’s no single right answer — just keep the list going! 🙌

Ready… GO! ⬇️