Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado sits in the Sangre de Cristo foothills north of Santa Fe, surrounded by 57 rolling acres of high-desert landscape while remaining roughly ten minutes from the city.

The resort has only 65 rooms and suites arranged in adobe-style casitas, preserving the scale and atmosphere of the historic ranch that once occupied the site.

Private patios, wood-beamed ceilings, kiva-style fireplaces and contemporary Southwestern interiors make each accommodation feel more like a small desert home than a conventional hotel room.

The outdoor pool and spa are complemented by guided hikes, art and cultural experiences and easy access to Santa Fe’s galleries and opera, so the property works equally well as retreat and base camp.

Rancho Encantado is best for travelers who want Santa Fe’s landscape to be part of the stay, especially couples who value silence, fireplaces and open desert over downtown walkability.