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~ May 4

What does your mom really want for Mother’s Day? A vacation with you! Book for two people during this week and receive two free yoga sessions

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~ May 15

The Mine Shaft Tavern brings in fresh live crawfish from the organic rice fields outside of Beaumont, TX. If you love blending New Mexican, Louisiana, and Texas foods, put this event on your calendar. In addition to boiled crawfish, crawfish corn pie, crawfish boudain, green chile blue crab cakes, Gulf Shrimp (boiled and fried), chicken and sausage gumbo, Texas BBQ Ribs, brisket, and smoked pork are available. Fresh squeezed Hurricanes served here!
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There are three stages during the festival—inside the historic Mine Shaft Tavern, the Mine Shaft Cantina’s Deck and the main stage at the Madrid Railyard Amphitheater.

Balloon Fiesta

~ October 6

One of the most photographed spectacles in the world, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, draws tourists from all over the world to New Mexico every October. The river meanders below, and the Sandia Mountains tower over the valley, providing the ideal backdrop for hot air balloons to fill the sky. We are the only outfitter that offers this experience from the saddle while these gorgeous globes float overhead. We frequently witness them splashing and dash in the river! Every day will be designed to provide the best balloon viewing and moderate terrain for you to snap as many photos as you can. We will spend one morning at the fiesta among these colorful giants as they take flight. The afternoon will be spent amongst the wide variety of vendors selling local foods, arts, and crafts. Don't miss a unique way to experience this amazing event!

Fall Colors

~ October 20

Book your retreat in the fall and explore the colors of the autumn leaves as they change. The mountains are gilded with golden aspens, and the river banks are quilted with red and yellow cotton wood. This time of year in New Mexico is a photographer's dream.