The Sacred Mount

Relaxing immersion in New Mexico

Set in a natural environment at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, in the heart of the town of Taos, is the El Monte Sagrado hotel. The property has 84 luxurious rooms offering magnificent views of the mountains or gardens. Special attention is paid to each room, which features Native American-inspired decor and is furnished with pieces made by local artists to immerse guests in the diverse cultures of New Mexico. The hotel’s spa is a globally recognised and award-winning eco-spa featuring a saltwater pool and treatment rooms designed so that you can make the most of the botanical garden. A wide range of treatments using local plants, flowers and minerals is offered in this magnificent setting, which is ideal for relaxation and meditation. Indeed, a meditation area known as the «sacred circle», surrounded by poplars and waterfalls, has been specially created for this purpose. Chef Cristina Martinez creates dishes with international flavours, specially prepared using fresh local produce sourced directly from artisanal farms. You can enjoy delicious cocktails by the fire at the Anaconda Bar or a succulent glass of wine in their private cellar.

STYLE

An eclectic and creative interior, blending traditional New Mexican style with foreign influences

SITUATION

In the town of Taos, New Mexico, accessible via Albuquerque airport

CAPACITY

84 Rooms & Suites inspired sometimes by Native American civilisation, sometimes by international cultures

HIGHLIGHTS

The Living Spa, a renowned spa offering an indoor pool, jacuzzi and natural treatments

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Enjoy the heated indoor saltwater swimming pool
  • Pamper yourself at the superb spa, meditate in the "sacred circle"
  • Riding horses around the estate, on foot or by mountain bike
  • Go on a hot air balloon ride, ski in the snowy Taos valley in winter
  • Learn fly fishing, take gardening lessons in the organic garden
  • White-water rafting or kayaking on the Rio Grande
  • Visit the village of Taos with its museums and art galleries
  • Stargazing with a telescope after dark

THE EXTRAORDINARY

This is a renowned spa not to be missed due to its unique, plant-filled and peaceful atmosphere for a moment of relaxation in a unique setting, revered by the local Taos tribes for hundreds of years. You can enjoy a massage in the room where there is a large adobe fireplace with a skylight to watch and listen to birds flying overhead.

ETHICS

The hotel was designed with the utmost respect for the environment and with a minimal environmental impact by recycling water through an ecological system designed to collect, treat, recycle and purify water.