While y’all prepare for Rhinebeck, us heartlanders get to enjoy the best of the Southwest this weekend in Taos. Anybody else going?
Here are some things to do in Taos when you’re not shopping for fiber in Kit Carson Park:
1. Visit famous LYSes: Lalana Wools is a must-see. Brimming with hand-dyed, hand-spun yarn and proprietary patterns, Lalana will make you drool. And force a second mortgage on your house. (We also love Weaving Southwest and hear Taos Sunflower is nice, too.)
2. Drinks at the Anaconda Bar at El Monte Sagrado. When one’s budget is allocated to yarn, lodging at a luxury eco-resort isn’t practical. But you can pretend for an hour with drinks at their lavish bar.
3. Meet up with friendly New Mexican blogger.
4. Chile rellanos at Roberto’s. As I recall, you can get them eggy or crispy. Mi gusto!
5. Tour the Millicent Rogers Museum. With an amazing and idiosyncratic sense of style, Millicent Rogers collected the best pottery, textiles and art in the Southwest. Go for the baskets, stay for the jewelry. (I’m also mad for Taos Society Art; see premier examples at the Taos Art Museum.)
Things to do in Taos when Mom is paying:
1. Dinner at Joseph’s Table. Hi, Mom!