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Mitch Lyons

Mitch Lyons Clay Monoprinting Workshop Date to be announced Painter?     Potter?    Printmaker? Mitch Lyons, mitchlyons.com is not an artist who fits neatly into the established art categories.  A potter turned printmaker, he has not abandoned clay, but has expanded the possibilities into another medium – that of printmaking. “Viewing Mitch Lyons’ prints could be compared to viewing the interior walls of an old house being demolished, when layers of paint and wallpaper reveal the stratum of lives lived, lives changed, and the elements of time and history.” Fibre Arts Australia About...

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Touchstone Presents M Douglas Walton

THE TAOS PAINTING WORKSHOP with M. Douglas Walton at Touchstone Inn was a huge success this year.  See our Events page for more details on the upcoming Taos painting workshop for next year and call us to sign up – dates are being decided now and your interest in the Taos painting workshop is important in planning our next season.  This will be the fifth annual Taos art workshop with Doug Walton who  enjoys teaching beginners as well as the seasoned artist.  Don’t miss out, participation  space is limited, let us know of your interest. Shown at the Taos painting workshop above is...

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Tree House in the Snow

  Through the screen door, the Tree house at Touchstone Inn actually looks pretty cozy this morning.  With so many mature trees on the property, adding snow makes for a winter fantasy. Come make snow angels with us for this President’s Weekend 2020.

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President’s Weekend Specials

PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND at Touchstone Inn is like a winter wonderland today with new snow and sunshine  for  skiing in Taos Ski Valley, and even though there is snow everywhere it is another warm winter day in Taos!  Check out our specials under Rooms and Rates here at Touchstone for President’s Day Weekend:  get a fourth night lodging free,  that is 25% off when you book three nights at the regular rate at Touchstone Inn for President’s Day, book 3 nights and we will confirm you for the fourth night. This is the month of our 25th year in business, help us celebrate with...

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Taos Valentine’s Day Special

Taos Valentine

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The Royale

This is a sumptuously appointed two room suite. Climb the private stairway to your own deck which has a beautiful view of Taos Mountain. Enjoy the luxuriously tiled bath with Jacuzzi tub, domed skylight and walk-in shower. Make use of the wet bar and candle Kiva fireplace. The Royale sleeps two in a king sized bed; and can accommodate 4 total with 2 twin sleeper sofas. Deluxe King Suite:  Regular rate is $3,125.00 per month for King bed.  CAM fees, plus 4% processing are added for card payment  All rooms have a one month minimum and can be booked online from our website for less, may not be...

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The Lawrence

We adore this ground level suite and so will you! This is a lovely room with a king sized bed, twin sleeper sofa and wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the oval Jacuzzi tub with shower big enough for two. There are also his and her sinks with a refrigerator and microwave. This room has a private ground floor entrance and patio.  It is ideal for a lovely romantic getaway. It can sleep three or four — there is a twin bed in the separate small room which is sometimes available and there is a twin sleeper couch. Deluxe King:  Current lodging rate is $195.00 per night for 1 bed. There is a $25...

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The Frida Kahlo

The Frida room is one of our favorites, with its Jacuzzi tub-shower for two, candle fireplace, and absolutely magnificent view of Taos Mountain right off the private deck. Enjoy a romantic evening curled up in the king sized bed. This  room is located on the second floor at the top of the indoor stairs and can be connected to the Dora, and is across the landing from the Woody Crumbo — perfect for couples traveling together or families. Deluxe King:  Current lodging rate is $195.00. Taxes and processing fee are added to each reservation.  Two night minimum. A one night booking is...

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The Mabel

Named after Mabel Dodge, this room is a delightful hideaway with a king sized bed, and inviting twin-bed couch in front of intimate wood burning fireplace. Enjoy bathing in a deep soaking tub, twin sinks, and a separate shower room. Deluxe King Suite:  Regular rate is $2,500.00 per month for King bed and twin sofa.  CAM fees, plus 4% processing are added for card payment  All rooms have a one month minimum and can be booked online from our website for less, may not be sublet. Always lease Direct; OTAs are foreign companies, not regulated, charging 20%, destroying the hotel industry –...

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The Dora

Dora Kaminsky Gaspard is the spirit of this room! It features one of her original works of art and sumptuous textiles which she would have loved. Dora lived in Taos for many years with her husband Leon Gaspard. This room has a fabulous view of Taos Mountain just outside the deck of this cozy southwestern hideaway. The Dora is located on the second floor of Touchstone all way around to the backside. From the old leather saddle to the wood burning fireplace and upstairs wooden deck, this room will draw you into the Taos mystique. This room sleeps two with a custom hand crafted queen bed and...

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Woody Crumbo

Named after Cowboy Hall of Fame artist, Woody Crumbo, who once lived here on the property, the room features a queen bed, a full-sized bed and a twin-size couch. A candlelight adobe fireplace and large tiled shower complete a genuine experience of old Taos hospitality at its legendary best. This room can sleep two,  four or five with couch (not a fold out) and is perfect for friends traveling together or families. Deluxe Queen / Full: Current lodging rate is $165.00 for 1 bed.  Additional persons lodging rate is $25 each.   Taxes and processing fee  are added to each reservation. Two night...

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The Cielo

Taos Mountain and the Cielo –  in Spanish Cielo means Sky. From the private deck you have an unhampered view of the night sky that is framed by the sweeping limbs of our 100 year old Cottonwood trees. This room is located on the second floor of Touchstone on the north side of the house. Inside this room you will love the soaking tub, not jetted! It is so nice to spend an hour or so in quiet seclusion and warm water with the one you love … This room has a queen size bed, a large corner soaking tub with shower for two, fridge, microwave, coffee and wine service. The floors are...

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The Miriam

Miriam Hapgood built this room for her son, Edwin.  Amber:  I have such fond memories of this room as a child. When I was a little girl it was our library and I would sit in front of the fireplace and read in this room for hours.   This is a warm and inviting room. It is a perfect room in which to curl up and relax! Firelight reflects off the high coved ceiling from the Miriam’s wood burning kiva fireplace. This room has a queen bed and shower bath. It has its own covered flagstone patio and private entrance and is located on the ground floor; it is in the old adobe section of the...

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