Cerrillos NM : Magical Immersive Art & High Tea Experience

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Travelling the Turquoise Trail between Santa Fe and Albuquerque? Be sure to stop book an experience at Seftel GalleryHigh Tea & Immersive Art Experience in the Wild West village of Cerrillos, NM

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    1.5 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Travel Back in time to the Wild West Village of Cerrillos
    • Enjoy a Private Tea Party in a 150 year old adobe compound, hosted by the artist
    • Explore the 'Secret Garden' art installations of phosphorescent paintings
    • Climb into a Camera Obscura and watch the world turn upside down
    • Discover the 1000 year old history of Turquoise and the Cerrillos hills
  • Full description
    The village of Cerrillos is about 26 miles southwest of Santa Fe, via the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway The trail, NM 14, is a 54-mile road that connects Santa Fe and Albuquerque. As a southbound driver nears the final bend on Turquoise Trail (NM 14) before veering toward Cerrillos, there's little to indicate that a charming quasi-ghost town of about 100 residents lies just ahead.

    Similarly, as one approaches Seftel Gallery on the bucolic town's main street, the historic building's windowless walls offer no clues about the treasures contained within. As a result, owner Paul Seftel says, visitors often have a "Wait, this is here?" reaction upon passing through the gallery's large wooden doors. They're greeted by dozens of artworks featuring Seftel's signature style: paint he creates using a mix of natural ingredients such as turquoise powder, limestone, diamond dust, and...  more
  • Includes
    • Travel back in time to the wild west village to immerse in a rare and unique experience of Art & Architecture.
      Explore, relax and enjoy High Tea in a hidden oasis.
      Includes a choice of beverages / snacks in this private Art Tea Party Experience.
      Hosted by London born International artist Paul Seftel and family in a storied 150 year old adobe compound, at Seftel Gallery & Experience Room you'll witness some surprising secrets of color with the installation of phosphorescent paintings.
      You can also climb inside a giant pinhole camera - the Cerrillos Camera Obscura and watch the world turn upside down.
      Discover how color, texture and natural materials have been used to connect humans and the landscape in art from ancient to contemporary times.
      Learn how the Cerrillos hills have been mined for Turquoise and other minerals for a 1000+ years.
      3D holographic lenses included.
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From US$ 125 per person
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