Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm

Well I can't say enough fantastic things about our vacation to New Mexico. After landing, we bumbled around Albuquerque, visiting the Tamarind Institute,  The University of New Mexico Art Museum, and The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History.  Then we drove out to Los Poblanos, which was beautiful beyond all expectations. We took advantage of the farm to table dinner and were served an amazing meal in the courtyard overlooking the oldest swimming pool in Albuquerque. Picturesque and pure magic. The next morning we wandered around the farm (chickens, goats, a cow, a bunny, a turkey, peacocks--including an albino, Albert!) before heading out to Santa Fe. The highlight there was the Museum of International Folk Art. Their website isn't that hot, but the exhibits are outstanding and the breadth of the Alexander Girard collection is especially impressive. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum was less enjoyable, mostly because it was so crowded, making it very difficult to experience. Back in Albuquerque on Saturday, we took a tour of the inn and the grounds provided by the Los Poblanos owner, Armin Rembe. I'm so glad we took advantage of that because the history of the place is very interesting. I highly recommend Los Poblanos for anyone with interests in slow food, organic farming, agri-tourism, or architecture. It is very special. Overlooking the lavender fields to the mountains was so beautiful. And the bed in our room was THE most comfortable pillow of luxury I've ever experienced.GO!

I am going to do a separate post about our dining experiences. Below are some of my favorite photos, but I have more Los Poblanos photos and Folk Art Museum photos on Flickr.

The farm shop had a nice assortment of the organic products created from the lavender harvested on the farm. In addition, it has unique kitchenware, and hosts classes and tastings. 

The Sandia Mountains serve as the backdrop of the organic lavender fields.

We were in the Gallinero Room, a detached guesthouse next to one of the original greenhouses and had a private patio. It was somewhat secluded, but fairly close to the pool. The cosmos and sunflowers spilled over the walkway.

 

This adorable child was at the farm both mornings with her mom, who milked the goats and cow. She and her brother played under an enormous weeping mulberry tree whose branches created the most magical natural playhouse. 

View from the inn entrance and breakfast patio.