New Mexico's Sanctuaries, Retreats, and Sacred Places

New Mexico's dramatic landscapes, diverse cultural heritage, and enduring traditions of faith have long attracted and inspired spiritual seekers. Woven into the fabric of everyday life, the state's customs of reverence set it apart as a prime location for both public celebrations and inner reflections. This is a land of ancient petroglyphs and ruins; natural wonders; historic churches, retreats, and ranches; innumerable shrines; special tribal, religious, and civic occasions; as well as singular, eerie monuments of modern technology and war. In this book, Taos-based writer and photographer Christina Nealson Captures new Mexico's distinctive spirit through brilliant images and more than 100 listings showcasing the state's best opportunities for worship and meditation, awe and understanding, introspection and community participation. For those who seek, New Mexico offers an unforgettable landscape for discovery, and New Mexico's Sanctuaries, Retreats, and Sacred Places is a passport for your own journey.