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Frommer's Recommended

This National Historic Landmark is also called "Las Palomas de Taos" because of the throngs of doves (palomas) that live in enchanting weathered birdhouses on the property. Like so many other free spirits, they were attracted by the flamboyant Mabel Dodge (1879-1962), who came to Taos in 1916. A familiar figure in these parts, she and her fourth husband, a full-blooded Pueblo named Tony Luhan, enlarged this 200-year-old home to its present size in the 1920s. If you like history and don't mind the curves and undulations it brings to a building, this is a good choice, but it doesn't quite compete with the other B&Bs in town because the rooms have very basic furnishings and are quite rustic. The place has a mansion feel, evoking images of the glitterati of the 1920s -- writers, artists, adventurers -- sitting on the terrace under the cottonwoods, drinking margaritas. All rooms in the main house have thick vigas, arched pueblo-style doorways, hand-carved doors, kiva fireplaces, and dark hardwood floors. Eight newer guest rooms are also equipped with fireplaces, but they lack character so I don't recommend them. Many educational workshops are held here throughout the year, the rooms often reserved for participants. Wireless Internet access is available in the living room.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, 12th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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