Wildsam – Santa Fe

A field guide to Santa Fe: breakfast burritos and mountain trails, adobe homes and art dealers, Indigenous cultural preservation and creative visionaries. This guide captures the layered spirit of a city shaped by deep tradition, artistic expression, and a landscape that inspires.

Inside Wildsam Santa Fe, you’ll find stories from respected writers, both past and present; illustrated maps exploring New Mexico foodways, contemporary art destinations, and restorative experiences; interviews with hydrologists, designers, perfume makers, and local experts; plus archival miscellany, curated recommendations for authentic Santa Fe experiences, and trusted travel insights.

What’s Inside

• Stories from notable writers

• Maps to food traditions, art spaces, cultural sites, and outdoor escapes

• Interviews with hydrologists, designers, artisans, and community voices

• Archival notes and New Mexico history

• Select recommendations for dining, galleries, nature, and local exploration

• Essential guidance for planning meaningful time in Santa Fe

"Santa Fe is romantic and complicated, old-fashioned and hip, cobbled together from disparate traditions and outsiders' hopes."

Rooted in culture and creativity, Wildsam Santa Fe offers a rich blend of storytelling and practical guidance—perfect for travelers, locals, and anyone drawn to the magic of the high desert.