" SANTA FE'S PREMIER GAY BED & BREAKFAST
ACCOMMODATIONS - HISTORIC SETTING "
The Inn of the Turquoise Bear Bed & Breakfast was originally the home of Witter Bynner (1881-1968), who for decades was a prominent citizen of Santa Fe, actively participating in the cultural and political life of the city. Noted as a poet, translator, and essayist, Bynner was a staunch advocate of human rights, supporting with words and deeds the suffrage movement and the rights of Native Americans and other minorities.
Bynner's rambling adobe house, constructed in Spanish-Pueblo Revival style from a core of rooms that date to the mid-1800's, is considered one of Santa Fe's most important historical buildings. With its signature portico, tall pine trees, magnificent rock terraces, and gardens filled with lilacs, wild roses, and other flowers, the Inn offers guests a bucolic retreat close the center of Santa Fe. Bynner and Robert Hunt, his companion of more than 30 years, were famous - or infamous - for the riotous parties they hosted in this house, referred to by Ansel Adams as 'Bynner's bashes.'
Ralph Bolton and Robert Frost, the owners of the Witter Bynner Estate, have faithfully restored the property. Their goals - as innkeepers and custodians of the home and land that Bynner loved - are to rekindle the spirit of excitement, creativity and hospitality for which this home was renowned in the past, to protect, restore and extend the legacy of its famous creator, and to provide their guests with the experience of a unique setting that captures the essence of traditional Santa Fe.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:
Walk to Santa Fe's Plaza, museums, galleries, shops, fine dining, nightlife
Downtown Santa Fe's only gay-owned, gay-managed, and gay-oriented B&B
Honored by the City of Santa Fe with its prestigious Heritage Preservation Award for 1999
Kiva fireplaces (free firewood)
Popular venue for commitment ceremonies
Ample off-street parking
Pets welcome (some rooms only)
Concierge services
Popular wine-and-cheese social hour
Superb breakfasts with homemade breads and pastries, gourmet coffees
Friendly and knowledgeable hosts and staff
Close to skiing, hiking, and horseback riding
Proud supporter of Santa Fe Pride, Santa Fe Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Santa Fe & Albuquerque AIDS Walks, PFLAG, and other local, regional and national gay and lesbian organizations
Featured in Out & About, Our World, New Mexico Magazine, Gay American Business Directory ("Business of the Month"), Greenwich Village Gazette, Gay Today (Badpuppy.com), Santa Fean Magazine
Recommended in Sunset, Los Angeles Times, Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA, Hidden New Mexico, Albuquerque Journal
National Register of Historic Places
Historic Santa Fe Foundation Registry
State of New Mexico Registered Cultural Property
2000 Winner of the State of New Mexico's Heritage Preservation Award
99 to 335 US Dollar
POLICIES
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A deposit of one night's room rate and taxes when reservation is made.
Cancellation:
Two week pollicy for refund minus handling fee.
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The Inn of the Turquoise Bear Bed & Breakfast was originally the home of Witter Bynner (1881-1968), who for decades was a prominent citizen of Santa Fe, actively participating in the cultural and political life of the city. Noted as a poet, translator, and essayist, Bynner was a staunch advocate of human rights, supporting with words and deeds the suffrage movement and the rights of Native Americans and other minorities.
