Customized Journeys, Business Events and Weddings throughout the American Southwest.

We gladly serve people of all faiths and sexual orientations.

Travelers who are seeking a high degree of service are guided through the attractions, arts and special architecture of Santa Fe on some unique” City Safari”. Our journeys can bring out the natural wonders of the Southwest, the richness of Native cultures, the Hispanic heritage, the Old West atmosphere, and the history of archaeological sites.

Pampering and shopping can nicely complement your experience.

International travelers can ask for Italian, French, English, German and Spanish guides.

Seven Directions also plans and delivers unique and intimate special events for corporate programs and incentive trips. We guarantee attention to detail, original solutions, excellent customer service, detailed budgets and price assurance, and above all, a memorable experience.

Our experienced staff creates and develops highly sophisticated and out-of-the-ordinary wedding ceremonies, receptions and honeymoons.

We custom blend herbal formulas for health enhancement. We also produce organic skin care on our premise with no chemicals. Spa services include fresh herbal facials at our licensed facility on Canyon Road. Stop by our retail shop for a trip into the world of herbs that heal! See us at the Saturday Farmers Market.

Bronze bas reliefs depicting classical Greek and Roman myths, in which great mathematicians take the roles of heros and heroines.

Contact djp@algorythmythica.com for directions and hours.

In the late 1930's the eastside of Santa fe did not have a church. Canyon Road was getting wider and there were about 283 families populating the alfalfa and corn fields up the valley to the mountains. On Sundays, there would be a procession of people walking down the paths to go to the Cathedral for mass, only to be relinquished to the back of the church, due to social and economic status.

This situation got very old for the folks on the eastside and they decided to build their own church. Some of residents were related to officials in the city and state government and that set the tone for their actions. The Rodriguez, Sena and Catanach families donated some land for the purpose of building their own church, a church that would reflect the indigenous people not some structure from France. The pressure was on. They started to make their requests but did not get the answers they wanted. The archdiocese in Albuquerque was headed by the archbishop R. A. Gerkin. For almost two years, the answer was no. Finally, the archbishop after being pressured by every politician in northern New Mexico, gave permission for a small church to be built and he asked for a architect. John Gaw Meem was acquired, who was the designer of the La Fonda Hotel. A contractor from Albuquerque was hired on to oversee the project to satisfy the archbishop's concerns about the project. Everything was well until another request was made.

The people in the eastside asked for more. They wanted to be the ones to build their church. So, The archbishop granted them his permission.

Another request came about from the parish, (the archbishop was getting very tired of their requests by now), they wanted a retablo that was in storage in the back of the Cathedral. The archbishop was tired by this time and he said yes, fine, go ahead. He did not realize the size of the retablo or alter screen would constitute the size of the church. The retablo was carved in 1760 by unknown Mexican artisans for Governor Francisco Marin del Valle. The stone was quarried northeast of Santa Fe and was made for the military chaped on the plaza for the governor. This retablo was 20ft by 40 ft tall. After Archbishop Lamy built the Cathedral, the retablo was put in storage, collecting dust in crates, since 1888 .

The new contractor was less then knowledgeable and insensitive to the workers, he hired them and their first task was making adobes. He questioned them about the straw. They all stopped. He did not know about adding straw to the adobes, they exclaimed, "Its like a man without a soul!" This proved he had a lot to learn from the men. With 100 men to do the work 150,000 to 180,000 adobes were made in the hot summer sun, and it only took 12 to 14 months to complete the church. The vigas were brought from the mountains in the east and peeled on site. They average weight of each viga is 2000 lbs. The corbels were made on site and all the wooden pews and confessionals were made by the boys at the diocesan Lourdes Trades School in Albuquerque. The church, on its longest side, measures 350 ft. Which make this church, the largest, single construction, adobe structure in the southwest. The walls vary from 2ft. to 9ft. thick in some areas.

Finally, the archbishop drove up the six hour drive from Albuquerque to visit the job site and was astonished at the size and magnitude of the project. He was shocked and infuriated, then he was overcome with the beauty of the church and could not keep himself from falling in love with the creation. This church is the hidden treasure of Santa Fe, not only because of its pueblo beauty, but because of the story behind its building. A story of the love and dedication of the men and women of its parish who wanted their own church to worship in.

The first mass was on June 27, 1940, 14 months after the first adobe was made. The Archbishop said the mass, celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Spanish entry into New Mexico.

A gallery showing the work of local artists. We feature local printmaking, including etching, engraving and woodblock. We have an etching studio used by many of the artists we exhibit. The public is welcome to tour the printmaking studio and view demonstrations of the intaglio printing process. Artists are welcome to use the facility.

Studio Gallery in the heart of Old Canyon Road. One of the last artist owned and operated galleries. Paintings, impressionistic and whimsicle.

Canyon Road neighborhood restaurant. Delicious, Italian and Mediterranean cusuine. Lunch and Dinner. Beer, Wine, Margarita,Sangria.
Lovely Tuscan look inside, great people watching from our front patio; quiet rear patio. Parking.

The world's leading gallery for Surrealist/Visionary art.
Beautiful 3000 sq ft space full of lush plants and set under a glass domed roof.
A MUST SEE when visiting Santa Fe!
Located at the top of Canyon Road, customer parking.
Open seven days and late on Fridays.

Fine Art Photography Gallery and working Studio of award-winning photographer Teresa Neptune, featuring her extensive inventory of contemplative, black-and-white photography of the Southwest, Europe, Central America and wherever the road leads her. Her subjects cover Western landscapes, urban and rural architecture, street scenes, deserts, forests and movie sets.
Neptune's color series "Flooded Desert" was called 'the best show' by the New York Times in 2007.

Now in its 20th year, the Turner Carroll Gallery exhibits painting, sculpture and work on paper from Europe, the former Soviet Union, Asia, and the Americas. Gallery principal Michael Carroll was a two-term President of the Santa Fe Gallery Association. Our web site features a searchable database with the complete gallery inventory. In addition, the gallery is involved in curating museum exhibitions, has active art fair participation, and provides art advisory services in the United States and Mexico.

Fine leather & jewelry boutique. Belts made on premises, handmade boots & buckles. Italian designer Henry Beguelin, handbags, shoes & accessories.

Brad Smith Gallery encompasses contemporary romanticism and abstract expressionism side by side. The exquisite paintings of strong. sensual women, abstracted butterfly gardens and all things romantic as well as the comfortable atmosphere of this Canyon Road gallery are created by down-to earth master painter, Brad Smith. Chances are, you will get the pleasure of observing an artist in creative action, as Brad Smith often paints right in the gallery.The gallery also features the powerful stone sculptures of Japanese artist, Toru Oba.

Guided Hiking with Yoga on the Trails of Santa Fe.
2 hour excursions. See the website for schedule and more details. Private hikes available.

Spending time in the woods has always been a source of calm, connection and wonder. The same can be said of yoga. Yogihiker combines the two enriching experiences together on the trails of Santa Fe.

This is the quintessential Santa Fe home. All of the flavors and décor of Santa Fe and just a short stroll to the Historic Santa Fe Plaza or artsy Canyon Road. This intimate two bedroom, two bath casita is professionally decorated with eclectic appointments, art and accessories. The captivating sitting room adjoins the inviting kitchen which has everything you will need for a romantic dinner or breakfast on the patio. The sophisticated taste continues into both bedrooms which are equipped with comfortable and beautiful bedding and linens. The outdoor gardens are inviting and filled with art as well. The home offers refrigerated air conditioning for the occasional warm evening. Standard Rate: $125 - $180/night. For more information or to make a reservation, please go to: http://santafepropertysearch.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__40501/7139/default.aspx

Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art was founded in 2000 by the Gebert Family and represents over thirty artists with contemporary abstraction as the predominate focus. Located on Canyon Rd in Santa Fe's historic East side, the gallery combines the best of old Santa Fe's architectural sensibility on the exterior with a revitalized and inspired contemporary art space inside the gallery. In July 2007, Santa Fe Gallerist John Addison joined Chiaroscuro as Director and continues to expand the contemporary abstraction program representing established and emerging artists on a national level.