Cerrillos Art Experience: Private Tea Party & Secret Garden
5.0
5 Ratings
Los Cerrillos

Explore art in a 150-year-old adobe, sip tea, and uncover Cerrillos’ secrets with artist Paul Seftel. A magical New Mexico adventure awaits.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • SEFTEL GALLERY - Journey back in time to the Village of Cerrillos for an extraordinary art adventure. Hosted by the renowned International Artist Paul Seftel, enjoy a private ‘Tea Party’ Art experience in a historic 150-year-old adobe compound. Prepare to be amazed as you explore the ‘Secret Garden’ art installations, immersing yourself in a world of light, color, and phosphorescent paintings. Enter the Camera Obscura and witness the world from a new perspective. Capture photos, sip tea, enjoy snacks, and delve into the hidden histories of art, color, and turquoise from Cerrillos Hill. Uncover tales of films like Young Guns that were filmed on the property. Experience the vibrant story of one of New Mexico’s most fascinating ‘ghost towns’ through the eyes of a living artist. For an authentic New Mexico Art Experience, meet the artist in their natural setting and discover why it is known as the Land of Enchantment!
What's Included
  • Love & Magic
  • Snacks
  • Holographic 3D glasses
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • ‘High Tea’ - Buffet of refreshments -e.g. ice tea, sparkling water, vino, snacks and nibbles - including fresh organic fruits, nuts, cheese & crackers.
Additional Information

Travel back in time to the Village of Cerrillos just 25 mins south of Santa Fe, for an unforgettable adventure in Art. Hosted by International Artist Paul Seftel, you’ll have your own private ‘Tea Party’ & Art experience in a 150 year old adobe compound shaded by a Great Elm tree. Prepare to have your mind blown as you step into the ‘Secret Garden’ art installations and enter another world of light, color and phosphorescent paintings. Step into the Camera Obscura and watch the world turn upside down. Take photos, drink tea, have a snack, relax or meditate. Learn about the secret histories of art, color and turquoise that came from the Cerrillos Hills, and hear stories of the films that have been shot in the region. Discover the living story of one of the best ‘ghost towns’ in New Mexico. For a true New Mexico Art experience, come meet the artist in their natural habitat, and discover why it is known as the Land of Enchantment.

Location
SEFTEL GALLERY
1st Street
Entrance to 8 First St through Seftel Gallery on Waldo St
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(5 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
U7651lunickb
Jul 8, 2024
A must-see experience! - What an absolutely incredible experience. I can not begin to explain the depth of Paul’s pieces, combined with experiencing them on such a unique property. I can try my best to use words explaining what these pieces look like, but I could not begin to explain what it feels like to see, and participate in the tour. I don’t want to spoil it… If you are considering booking or buying, I can not express anything other than DO IT!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
W3455iechrish
Jun 27, 2024
Intellectual artist gives great tour - The gallery tour is an amazing experience. We didn't only look at beautiful paintings, we experienced them!!! As they transform right before your eyes under darkness as the lights go out and parts of the paintings glow mysteriously. Or under ultra violet light with another whole new look. Then put on the 3D glasses and do it all over again. Wow!!! I have two of Paul's pieces of art. Close ups pictured here but, the pics don't do them justice. Plus, the gardens, architecture and you get to meet Paul Seftel, the artist, who is very well rounded, knowledgeable in many things not just art. This was a refreshing time and well worth the visit.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Experience777452
Jun 27, 2024
Art in Cerillos! Magic and Wild! - Unbelievably cool experience! In the middle of New Mexico, the dirt roads, the fresh air… Paul and Kim showed us an incredible time. We learned so much of the native and natural materials in art, jewelry and a hint of mysticism. Would recommend this fantatsic immersive experience!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stephen456789
Jun 27, 2024
Totally worth it! - 100% a great side adventure from our time in Santa Fe. Paul was gracious, informative, and generous with insights from his extremely interesting and extraordinary life as an artist. His gallery is in the truly quaint old western town of Cerrillos and the whole experience was one I’d absolutely recommend to others.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mardeenebm
Jun 2, 2024
Exquisite, entrancing, magical, unforgettable - Our dear "sister" and knowledgeable Santa Fe resident treated my sister and I and told us to be prepared for one of Santa Fe's greatest experiences--the Paul Seftel Gallery. Paul, radiant with joy and his love of discovering, shared his journeys and his luminescent paintings, alive with the lifeblood minerals of the Earth. When I saw his "White Tiger's Lair," glowing with silver and white, turquoise and copper, I knew it was meant for me. I, "The Woman Who Runs with Wildcats" (so dubbed by my Scribe Tribe), bought it. An ecstatic spiritual experience with a talented, generous artist and my equally generous sisters.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today