Encantado

Santa Fe Is One of Those Special Places That Exudes an Unmistakable and Unique Charm and Personality; a Place Where Boots, Jeans, Long Dresses and Turquoise Are the Dominant Dress Code. Art, Culture, and Cuisine Are Perhaps Its Strongest Assets, Inspiring the Sophisticated and Savory Offerings From Rancho Encantado’s Well-seasoned New Chef.

- Ken Amorosano

WHEN COWGIRL WAS INVITED to meet the new executive chef and visit the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, there was no hesitation. The resort is a southwestern sanctuary set among 57 acres at the foothills of the Sangre de Christo Mountains, just a ten-minute drive from the Santa Fe Plaza. Casita guest rooms with spectacular views, kiva fire places and luxurious appointments are scattered among the piñon, juniper, and mountain grasses. The central gathering place is a contemporary pueblostyle building which houses the lobby, bar, restaurant and meeting rooms. Terra restaurant is anchored by a towering stacked stone fire place and impressive horse painting. From the dining room, guests can gaze upon endless valley vistas and stunning Santa Fe sunsets.