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Love Takes Flight at Inn and Spa at Loretto
SANTA FE, NM - The spiritual and the artistic come together in Santa Fe, and that union is no more evident than at the Inn and Spa at Loretto, where couples come from thousands of miles to celebrate their love at this unique setting.
Sharing grounds with the famed Loretto Chapel, the historical Inn is steeped in tradition and alive with authentic warmth and charm. Here, lovers exchange vows amongst scenic mountain vistas and endless New Mexico skies, while guests mingle on patios blossoming with desert sage and lavender and dance till dawn on an earthen tile terrace adorned with Southwestern décor.
One of the first examples of Gothic-style architecture west of the Mississippi, the non-denominational Loretto Chapel features shallow stone and mortar buttresses, a rose window at the façade and an arched main door. The stained glass windows, altar, and pews were brought from Europe, making the chapel the perfect setting for a distinctive, romantic ceremony.
Event facilities include more than 12,000 square feet of inspiring space, both indoor and outdoor, all of which offer unique artistic touches. The French doors of the Zuni Ballroom open onto the Inn’s private garden with dramatic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Another option is the Tesque Ballroom, with the dramatic glow of a kiva fireplace bringing the spirit of the Old Santa Fe Trail back to life.
In addition to the Spa at Loretto, which dotes on the bridal party’s every beauty need, the Inn's services include the flavorful cuisine of the Southwest. Dining options range from a seated candlelight dinner on a private terrace to an array of festive buffets hosted on any of the Inn's unique locations.
With its prime location adjacent to the Inn, guests can easily stay in one location, have the Inn's experienced staff take care of all the details and enjoy the many charms of Santa Fe. The Canyon Road galleries, Georgia O'Keefe Museum, Plaza and Palace of the Governors and countless boutiques, shops and restaurants are all within walking distance of the Inn. Outdoor-oriented guests and bridal parties can partake in hot air ballooning, golf, skiing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and whitewater rafting.
The 134-room Inn and Spa at Loretto is a boutique hotel in the heart of Santa Fe. Adjacent to the historic Loretto Chapel, known for its miraculous spiral staircase, the Inn epitomizes classic Santa Fe architecture and style. The most photographed building in town, the Inn was inspired by the famed Taos Pueblo, a national historic landmark. The hotel features the Southwestern inspired Spa at Loretto with six treatment rooms, the popular lobby bar and award-winning dining.
For more information, call 800-727-5531 or visit www.innatloretto.com.
Inn and Spa at Loretto is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,000 guest rooms, ten golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.