all descends on Santa Fe slowly and quietly. It starts with just a whisper of coolness in the morning air, so subtle it might be fluke. But no, it actually is cooler and once again it seems sane to engage in physical activity outdoors. Not that
is exactly sane, but it sure is fun. As autumn unfolds, the farmers markets, already full of locally grown peaches, figs and tomatoes, begin to burst with perfectly ripe apples, sweet corn and tender squash. Up north, the raspberries begin to ripen and folks start planning an
to Salman Ranch. Cool nights encourage couples to
and
or spread out a blanket for some
and perhaps share a nightcap with something smoky and warming like
. Fall's pleasant weekends are perfect for sprucing up the house with
and
. You can shake off that garden dirt by shaking your booty at one of many
. In fact, there are so many
and
planned for fall that we've started marking our calendars already. When all that activity gets to be too much you can just curl up with a good
in front of a crackling fire.
Fall Guide 2007
- Arts & Culture
- Rugby
- Mezcal
- Irises
- Music
- Movies
- Outdoor events
- Stargazing
- Books
- Learn pottery
- Nontoxic products
- Shopping
- Pick your own raspberries
Santa Fe Reporter