As we were preparing breakfast the other morning, one of our guests came flying out of her room and in a voice that was so excited she could barely talk, she managed to squeak out “there’s a Bobcat in the yard!”. And while there is plenty of wildlife in our neighborhood, Bobcats are a pretty elusive creature and not frequently sited. This one had apparently decided to visit the fountain in the front yard of the Hacienda for a little drink. As we watched in wonder, he jumped down from the wall where he was perched and began to delicately sip from the pond, stopping occasionally to glance around warily. When he finished he sauntered off gracefully and disappeared into the woods. Most of our guests were still sleeping, so they missed the visit from our surprise guest, but it was a visit that those of us who saw it will never forget!
After a year and a half on the road, the ECO-DISCOVERY TOUR has landed in Cerrillos! You are cordially invited to visit us at the Hacienda Dona Andrea on SUNDAY APRIL 17th from 2PM-4PM. We will be displaying our Vintage 1962 Airstream Flying Cloud which features Solar Power, a Composting Toilet, LED Lighting, a Wool Bed, and a host of other recycled and sustainable materials!
Please join us for a free educational tour of this unique showcase of eco-friendly systems and materials and don’t forget to bring the kids!
For more information, visit our website ECO-DISCOVERY TOUR and our blog ECO-DISCOVERY TOUR BLOG.
Directions: From HWY 14, take GOLD MINE RD (County Rd 55) Proceed 5.5 miles up GOLD MINE RD then go RIGHT on VISTA DEL ORO. Drive ¾ mile up the hill and take a left at 78 VISTA DEL ORO. Follow the signs to the “AIRSTREAM TRAILER SHOW” and “EVENT PARKING
Foto Kids fundraiser on Feb 5 was a success, snowy scenery and all!
Hurray!! Our New Mexico and Santa Fe friends came and ate and placed bids and ordered Foto Kids prints.
We raised more than $5000.00, enough to sponsor 16 kids for a year of safe school and digital arts training.
Now that feels good!
Know anyone with a really good cause? This New Mexico Bed and Breakfast might be the perfect place to host your event.
Special rates for special causes!
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From time to time we have guests at our New Mexico bed and breakfast ask us whether they should tip our hospitality staff at the end of their stay. In most areas hospitality wages are such that tips are expected to bring the overall earnings in line. Santa Fe bed and breakfasts tend to pay above the average but gratuities are always welcome.
For me there is a simple answer. Anytime anyone is paid by anyone else to serve you food or make your bed…tip!
You tip at a restaurant right? So don’t forget to thank that early rising B&B host or hostess.
Do you tip the owner of a B&B if they are hosting you personally? Should you tip me if I happen to serve your breakfast?
The theory above says no. You already paid me directly by booking your Santa Fe lodging at the Hacienda so, no.
Housekeeper? You bet! Rule of thumb seems to be $5 per room, per night. We all trust hospitality staff to come into our private rooms, handle our private belongings, clean up our personal space in a respectful and professional manner. That is a lot of consideration shown to us when we are away from our homes. Show some in return.
Other Staff? If they offered you a particular service that made your visit to Santa Fe better than sure, a tip or a small token is always appreciated. More than you might imagine!
It all comes down to being appreciated. We sure appreciate our guests, nice to know they appreciate us too!
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The staff here at the Bed and Breakfast are excited! We can’t wait to see everyone next Friday at the Foto Kids Open House and Fund Raiser right here at the Hacienda.
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Big News!! Nancy McGirr is confirmed to attend. Hear her interviewed on 101.1 FM KSFR Radio Café on the morning of Feb 5th with Mary-Charlotte. This is really exciting! Come, stay overnight at the Hacienda with her on Feb 5th and your lodging fee benefits Foto Kids too.
Check out these links - the first is the facebook invitation to the event, second is a short film about the Foto Kids project, the third is the project’s website . Lots more info to come. Call with questions or to book a room for that night.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=232628499105&ref=ts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azpveltkU3U
Mark the date in your calendar, INVITE AS MANY FRIENDS AS YOU CAN and come along. The event has no charge and is designed to be low key, family friendly and informative - no sob stories no sugar coating - the simple and inspiring facts about this incredible work.
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