Extraordinary #Architecture in #NewMexico: El Monte Sagrado Resort #Taos

Some retreat designers were chatting about the El Monte Sagrado resort in Taos, and I chimed in...
"the best time is late May thru mid-summer for flowers in Taos. If you come, be sure to pop by the Overland Sheepskin company north of town. They have extra-beautiful wildflower gardens as well! Gardens are a rare treat in Taos... northern new mexico has some real food gems too. also, there are smaller B&Bs in town that are very special too. El Monte is better for large groups I think. They can be a bit shocking though, let's be honest... and exciting for those who are into it... there is one exquisite bungalow room devoted to a sortof sex temple. it'd be perfect for a tantric retreat. The spa is gorgeous, treatments done inside a kiva. But there are a LOT of real animal hides too. It's like a West Texas rancher and a haremgirl from Shagrila made a baby. in the best way. but maybe not for vegans.

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#NewMexicoTrue Flamenco in Taos

Last week, I gave a tour of Taos Plaza and a talk on the Murals of Taos for the 100th Anniversary celebrations of the Taos Society of Artists. There was an awesome flamenco group that opened the afternoon lectures, and I caught a few snaps of them with my iphone before I went on! Such great ladies, and performers!

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Some of the Extreme Off-The-Hookness of @TaosFallArts Friday Night #Paseo @ThePaseoTaos

This night was the BEST night in Taos in a LONGGGGGG time. And more than a few people stated they were surprised it took 40 years to discover the awesomery of non-hangable art. I am so glad its there now! Thank you guys and KUDOS on a job well done! xoxoxox

donkey rides! I wanted one! NO grownups allowed. ; (

trade ya a potato stamp dipped in turmeric, spirulina, chile, or beet juice for a bowl of soup from said potatoes!

dude in massive heels. I know there was more to it but that was cray cray

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@NewMexicoTrue : Things you might see in Taos (if you're lucky!)

One just never knows...

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UNM-Taos #Sustainability Institute Humanitarian #Design Seminar Highlights @SustainTaos

This past week was the BEST time! UNM-Taos brought in visionaries from around the world, including Bryan Bell - the founder of both SEED Network and Design Corps, Michael Reynolds of Earthship Biotecture, and Illac Diaz of Liters of Light. It was an opportunity for sustainability designers and advocates from around the world to come together with the express intent of sharing ideas and helping each other grow. I think it's an incredible step that UNM-Taos is making towards putting New Mexico on the map as a leading place in the world for Sustainability! We are, and we have been for more than 1000 years!

I got to host the event, and it was an amazing experience!

Here are some of my favorite moments~!

At +Taos Pueblo 

 At the Institute @SustainTaos

Michael Reynolds of Earthship Biotecture

now THATS a mushroom! Go Mica!

Peter Walker documenting it all

Thanks to Enrico and the tech crew for making it happen!

Around Town

 

Learning to make adobes at the Habitat Build +BuildTaos 

  Love my new and old Friends!

 

 

And check out these links to see all the earthships we toured !!!
http://rachelprestonprinz.blogspot.com/2014/08/earthship-biotecture-tour-at-unm-taos.html
http://rachelprestonprinz.blogspot.com/2014/08/earthships-phoenix.html

 

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