This Season on The High Road
FALL
The harvest arrives.
The chile is hung.
The artists open their doors.
THE HIGH ROAD ART TOUR
September 19-20 & September 26-27
Each autumn, the winding High Road invites you to slow down and look a little closer. Artists throughout the mountain villages open their studios, sharing the work they have made and the stories that inspire it. Follow the winding road from studio to studio and discover the beauty woven into the life of the High Road.
WINTER
The snow settles.
The mountains grow quiet.
The hearth warms the winter night.
LALAS POSADAS
AT SANTUARIO DE CHIMAYO
DECEMBER 23, 7-9 PM
On the eve of December 23, candlelight, song and prayer fill the adobe walls of the Santuario as Chimayo gathers for Las Posadas, the cherished tradition recalling Mary and Joseph’s journey in search of shelter before the birth of Christ. In the stillness of winter, the story lives on in the hearts of those who gather.
SPRING
The mountains awaken.
The orchards blossom.
Pilgrims walk the High Road.
LATHE GOOD FRIDAY PILGRIMAGE
Each spring during Holy week, thousands of pilgrims walk the roads of northern New Mexico toward El Santuario de Chimayo. Some begin their journey before dawn while others walk through the night carrying prayers and intentions to the Santuario. With every step, the road carries them closer to the sacred heart of the journey.
SUMMER
The sun warms the adobe.
The fields fill the farmers’ markets.
Summer fiestas unfold along the High Road.
A TIME OF BLOOM AND BOUNTY
Summer brings the High Road into full bloom. Farmers’ markets fill with the season’s harvest, while feast days draw neighbors together in village plazas and churches. Across the mountain villages, summer unfolds through food, faith, music, and gathering, all shaped by the warmth of the land and the people who call it home.