A bit of a cold snap has been with us since the beginning of the year in northern New Mexico. Until this morning, the lows have all been below 0 F and the highs have yet to reach freezing or 32 degrees F. Nothing diminishes the chill like the comforts of home, in this case, the holiday rentals at Casa Gallina in Taos. Owner Richard Spera makes sure his guests are embraced by their surroundings. This room makes me want to dissolve into the chair and say "Ah."
The colors and shapes of the plaster in the stairwell of another casita is just one the surprises guests encounter.
Having graduated Cornell's Hotel and Restaurant Management School, and being the ultimate host, Richard makes sure that the casitas not only come with the most interesting art and furnishings, but with a sampling of wonderful snacks that welcome each guest.
With a name like Casa Gallina, it is all about the chickens. Here is the welcome sculpture and a few of the real greeters.
until next Monday,
DB
a passion for the image
A lovely series, Daryl. Beautifully exposed. Senor Spera should be very pleased. The chicken meeting makes me giggle.
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