Taos in the Early Spring
March is upon us here in Taos and Touchstone Inn is getting ready to start greening up! The first flowers that arrive are our tulips, then our iris and day lilies. We need some help thinning out the iris in the labyrinth so let us know when you arrive if you would like to take a plant home with you. I planed them about 15 years ago and they are very healthy and very hearty. Brad and the gang took out all of the juniper bushes on the backside of the house and will soon be working on seeding grass. It looks fabulous! The cedar tree that Tony Luhan planted when the house was built will no...
Read MoreMenu for Thanksgiving Day
This Thanksgiving we have decided to have a fairly traditional sit down dinner for 15 to 20 family members and guests as well. On the thanksgiving menu: Appetizer Course: Shrimp Cocktail with Spiced Sauce House Made Pickles and imported Olives Vegetables with Dipping Sauce Main Course: Roasted Turkey and Smoked Turkey with Brad’s Special Rub Sweet Potatoes with House Made Marshmallows Garlic Mashed Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Root Vegitable Stuffing Corn Bread Stuffing Giblet Gravy Waldorf Salad House Made Rolls and Sage Compound Butter Dessert Course: Persimmon and Pumpkin Pie Apple...
Read MoreTouchstone Inn is in The Taos News!
The Taos News is a weekly, award winning, news paper produced here in Taos. This week Touchstone Inn is a feature in the column Innovators and Entrepreneurs written by Susan Sims for The Taos News. Susan did an excellent job of telling our story — the Brad and Amber story of how we came to find ourselves here at Touchstone. The Taos News features the Innovators and Entrepreneurs column every week and we are very happy to be included. The interview session with Susan, from The Taos News, went well — she was easy for us to talk to and we were able to give her twice the amount of...
Read MoreMitch Lyons
Mitch Lyons Clay Monoprinting Workshop June 17-21, 2013 Painter? Potter? Printmaker? Mitch Lyons is not an artist who fits neatly into the established art categories. A potter turned printmaker, he has not abandoned clay, but has expanded the possibilities into another medium – that of printmaking. “Viewing Mitch Lyons’ prints could be compared to viewing the interior walls of an old house being demolished, when layers of paint and wallpaper reveal the stratum of lives lived, lives changed, and the elements of time and history.” Fibre Arts Australia About Mitch...
Read MoreMaking Bacon at Touchstone Inn
Bacon is our new specialty item. We now make our own bacon at Touchstone Inn! Chef Brad mixes specialty rubs that feature either sweet or savory flavors like salt and thyme or maple syrup and cayenne. These are the simplest rubs and often Chef Brad works more complex notes into them. Then he puts a 96 hour cure on the bacon. He uses Hickory and Applewood to smoke the bacon to perfection. Guests absolutely love the flavor and it tastes so much heartier than any bacon that can be store bought. People say that it is the best they have ever had! This bacon is treated with respect and...
Read MoreISEA2012 Machine Wilderness at Touchstone
ISEA2012 – the International Society on Electronic Arts, Touchstone Inn and Touchstone Foundaton, Inc. present Brit Lowe in three consecutive one day lectures and workshops on Construction and Decor of a Colloidal Silver Generator for Personal Use, September 27, 28, and 29, 2012 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Touchstone Abbe lecture room. Space is Limited. Call 575-770-3246 for Reservations. $175 cost of one-day ISEA2012 workshop includes materials; bring your lunch. Brit’s book, The Truth about Collodial Silver is available for sale on line at $25.99. Rooms at...
Read MoreTouchstone Presents M Douglas Walton
THE TAOS PAINTING WORKSHOP with M. Douglas Walton at Touchstone Inn was a huge success this year. See our Events page for more details on the upcoming Taos painting workshop for next year and call us to sign up – dates are being decided now and your interest in the Taos painting workshop is important in planning our next season. This will be the fifth annual Taos art workshop with Doug Walton who enjoys teaching beginners as well as the seasoned artist. Don’t miss out, participation space is limited, let us know of your interest. Shown at the Taos painting workshop...
Read MoreTree House in the Snow
Through the screen door, the Tree house at Touchstone Inn actually looks pretty cozy this morning. With so many mature trees on the property, adding snow makes for a winter fantasy. Come make snow angels with us for this President’s Weekend.
Read MoreNew Snow for President’s Weekend
PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND at Touchstone Inn is like a winter wonderland today with new snow and sunshine for skiing in Taos Ski Valley, and even though there is snow everywhere it is another warm winter day in Taos! Check out our specials under Rooms and Rates here at Touchstone for President’s Day Weekend: get a third night lodging FREE when you book two nights at the regular rate at Touchstone Inn for President’s...
Read MoreTaos Valentine’s Day Special
Touchstone Inn, located in beautiful Taos New Mexico has a Special for all of you Valentines! Beginning February 11 through February 19, get a 3rd night FREE when you book two nights at the regular rate. This Valentine‘s Day special includes chocolate covered strawberries by our very own award-winning Chef! Click here to see our rooms and availability. Mention this Valentine‘s Day Special in the comments section when you book online and charges will be adjusted. We look forward to seeing...
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