Orinda Bed And Breakfast

he Orinda Bed & Breakfast has been called "a Bed and Breakfast paradise" by the Rocky Mountain News. The Toronto Star says "Taos B&B; Tops". Orinda is an updated and enlarged adobe home sitting in a valley just below town. It is surrounded by pastures and giant cottonwood trees providing country privacy, yet only a 15 minute walk to the famed Taos Plaza with its excellent restaurants, galleries and museums. The blend of sweeping mountain views and closeness to town is unequaled by any lodging in the area.

Stay at Orinda and you'll be shown to a room full of authentic Taos touches. The rooms are quiet and cozy with kiva fireplaces, private baths filled with Mexican tile, traditional viga ceilings, and wonderful views. With only five guest rooms, you'll never be lost in the shuffle here. However, if its privacy you want, the thick adobe walls ensure peace and quiet.

In the main house, a full breakfast is served at a sky-lit table in a gallery showing the talents of local artists and early century Navajo rugs. The large living room provides guests with a library and media center, a cozy kiva fireplace nook, and Taos Mountain framed in our immense picture windows.

In the summer, relax in a hammock under cool cottonwood and elm trees on the lawns. In winter, curl up in front of the wood stove in the sunroom and swap ski stories. After you've settled in, it's only a short walk into Taos' historic Plaza and dinner at one of several renowned restaurants. Check our menu scrapbook with guests comments, to find the cuisine and atmosphere you prefer. Stroll the Plaza's colorful shops and many unique galleries. Taos still retains much of the charm of a Northern New Mexico village from earlier in the century and is willing to share this unique tricultural heritage with its visitors. There are four museums all within a few blocks of us, Taos Pueblo is a 5-minute drive and world-class Taos Ski Valley is 18 miles to the north.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Five rooms, all with private baths
• Three rooms have fireplaces
• Sweeping mountain views
• Country setting no traffic
• Walking distance to historic Taos Plaza
• Suite available
• Jacuzzi room available
• All rooms have refrigerators, robes, hairdryers and quality toiletries
• Sumptuous breakfasts
• Common area with fireplace reading area, mountain views, library,large screen TV, stereo
• Laundry facilities for long-term guests
• Spa and pool