Home to over 1000 Georgia O'Keefe pieces, definitely a place not to be missed. Iconic for her imaginative imagery of flowers, she was a woman that has inspired many.
Great story that at the time of the completion in 1878, there was no way to get to the choir loft. Carpenters were called in and they had no good solution that wouldn't ruin the design. The nuns decided prayers were in order and created a vigil. On the 9th day a stranger walked in looking for work Great story that at the time of the completion in 1878, there was no way to get to the choir loft. Carpenters were called in and they had no good solution that wouldn't ruin the design. The nuns decided prayers were in order and created a vigil. On the 9th day a stranger walked in looking for work and it turned out he was a carpenter. After the completion of this magnificent staircase he was never seen again.…see moresee less
Interesting story behind this--apparently the nuns at this chapel prayed for someone to build them a staircase and soon after a man came along to do just that. To this day no one is sure who he was.
Known as the quintessential gathering spot in Santa Fe, this is a perfect place to get your bearings, unwind or simply hang out for the day if you like. Great mix of cafes & cafes and incidentally, a small park.