It’s a place to rest and recharge like no other.
Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection is inviting you to come and experience a whole new side of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Situated on 317 stunning acres and bordering 1.5 million more acres of Santa Fe National Forest, the newly opened Bishop’s Lodge marks the first luxury offering of its kind in Santa Fe. This hotel provides state-of-the-art accommodations, a destination restaurant conceived by Chef Dean Fearing, and an array of outdoor adventures and transformative wellness experiences set against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the Southwest.
Inspired by the notion of community, the resort is designed to feel like its own little village, including ranch-inspired structures, expansive lawns, a stream running through its center, horse pastures, and tree-lined mesas.
Guests can choose from 100 guest rooms, suites, and stand-alone accommodations during their stay, along with a range of activities such as mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. They’re even in time for a magical Santa Fe event—the 50th anniversary of the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, which is less than an hour’s drive from the resort, happening this October.
“Bishop’s Lodge is a tribute to the culture, spirit, and adventure of ‘the City Different’, and we are thrilled to introduce a new Auberge Resorts Collection property in this beloved destination,” Craig Reid, president & chief executive officer, Auberge Resorts Collection, shared in a statement. “We look forward to introducing the local Santa Fe community and discerning travelers from around the world to the unique experiences and stunning natural beauty of this exceptional property.”
The storied property has a rich history dating back more than 150 years when it was first settled by Bishop Jean Baptiste Lamy. Over the years, it has hosted several United States presidents. Now, it’s experiencing a revitalization thanks to a $75 million renovation collaboration between Dallas-based Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects and the Hospitality Interiors Studio of the global design firm HKS. The renovation features unique adobe structures designed to flow harmoniously with the land while complementing the indigenous vegetation and surrounding landscape.
“We decided to build upon an ethos that approaches Santa Fe architecture in a modern way,” DeSantis explained. “The imperfection of the adobe walls is the perfection. They are deep, strong, and created by people—not machines. We aimed to enhance the sense of place by adding new buildings while ensuring they harmonize with the old structures.”
The center of the entire property is The Lodge, home to SkyFire, its signature restaurant, bar lounge, living room, and expansive outdoor deck. Inside, visitors can discover artworks from the property’s original collection dating back to the 1940s, along with an oversized alfresco Kiva fireplace where guests can relish the sunset.
This fall, the resort will unveil Turquesa Healing Arts Studio, which combines immersive yoga, meditation, sound therapy, chakra balancing practices, and spa treatments. The entire experience is inspired by the healing powers of nature and the balancing properties of turquoise.
Looking to try a unique treatment? The spa’s signature Healing Art Therapy treatment begins with a certified art therapist guiding a meditation that connects guests to their inner child and identifies areas of the body that hold emotional stress. The experience continues as the guest creates a piece of art that expresses the determined blockages in an empowering manner.
Other exclusive experiences include foraging classes, Native American drum- and rattle-making, a chocolate immersion with renowned Kawaka Chocolate House, and an introspective nature walk paired with an outdoor art class. Consequently, this destination offers numerous opportunities to escape and reconnect with yourself while enveloped in the serene beauty of Santa Fe’s landscape.
