(The Art Hotel of Santa Fe), La Posada de Santa Fe, ranked by Condé Nast Traveler readers as one of the 25 best resorts in the Southwest and awarded four diamonds by AAA, takes luxury living to an art form with Valentine's Day packages designed to provide couples and best friends with a resort weekend that is as special as they are to each other.

"Anyone who's experienced great love and true friendship knows that there's an art to lasting relationships," said Ben Tutt, general manager of La Posada de Santa Fe. "La Posada showcases art in all its forms: visual, performing and culinary. Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the art of the heart."

The Two Night Stand Package

Travel+Leisure named Santa Fe one of the best destinations for Girlfriends Getaways, so La Posada developed the Two Night Stand package, a truly memorable girlfriends' getaway that brings together the best of this highly-awarded destination with everything a girl wants, when she wants to have fun.

The Two Night Stand package is priced from $1,189, plus taxes and gratuities and includes:

Accommodations

  • Two nights in an authentic adobe, double queen guest casita.

Pampering (Trip Advisor Top 10 Spa Vacations)

  • Saturday AM yoga in spa.
  • Two "Margarita Pedicures"--Sip a Staab House Lounge specialty margarita while skilled technicians, trained to worship tired feet, pamper your tootsies for 80 luxurious minutes with a tangy lime salt scrub, citrus essential oils and a vitamin C-infused mask.
  • Two "Chocolate Chile Wraps"--Stimulate the senses and even satisfy a chocolate craving calorie free with the hotel's signature Southwestern treatment. Featuring a custom blend of warming Chimayo red chile and chocolate with antioxidants, marine algae and rich moisturizers, the lavish treatment is designed to nourish and hydrate the skin. The wrap will leave your skin exfoliated, tingling and ready for the grand finale, a massage application of rich body butter.
  • Two Organic Fruit Facials--Resort estheticians customize a 100 percent organic fruit-based facial to deliver optimal results.

Shopping - (T+L #1 Independent Boutiques, USA Today #1 city for shopping)

  • A one-on-one, jewelry shopping trunk show by one of Santa Fe's leading boutiques complete with a champagne cocktail.
  • Shop Santa Fe discussion and curator's shopping guide to Santa Fe.

Culture (T+L #1 Cultural destination)

  • Two tickets to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum, located within walking distance of the resort.
  • Curator-guided tour of La Posada's on-site collection of more than 40 established American artists.

Cocktails (T+L 2012 Top Five Food, drink restaurants and ethnic food)

  • Tequila tasting and margarita making in Staab House Lounge, named Santa Fe's coziest bar by Travel+Leisure.

Just for Fun

  • A one-of-a-kind, fantasy writing class with La Posada's curator and resident memoirist, Sara Eyestone, allowing potential New York Times best-selling-authors-in-training the opportunity to unleash their inner E. L. James with a 51st shade of grey.

Sweetheart Deal Package

La Posada sweetens its Retreat your Sweet package for couples with a full weekend of pleasures for two. Priced from $1,462, plus taxes and gratuities, sweeties will enjoy:

Accommodations

  • Two nights' deluxe king guest casita with personal fireplace.

Romance

  • Champagne, chocolate and strawberries upon arrival.
  • Basketful of Southwestern aphrodisiac nibbles, including chocolate, pine nuts, almonds, honey, figs and more.
  • In spa couples massage.

Fine Dining

  • Daily breakfast for two.
  • Dinner for two in the resort's Wine Spectator ranked restaurant, Fuego.

Making Memories

  • Tequila tasting and margarita making class in Staab House Lounge with La Posada master margarita mixologist, Raul.
  • Visit to Kakawa Chocolate House, one of the most luxurious places to drink hot chocolate, according to Frommer's Guide.
  • "Aprhodisiappetizer" preparation class with the Santa Fe Cooking School.
  • Fantasy writing class with resort curator and published author, Sara Eyestone.

Something Extra

  • Rose petal turndown.

All packages require a two night stay and may be upgraded for an additional charge. Packages are subject to restrictions and availability. For reservations and additional information, please call 855- ART-LAPO (855-278-5276).

About La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa

La Posada de Santa Fe combines artistic beauty and legendary history creating a true artistic oasis in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The AAA Four Diamond-rated resort features enchanting adobe-style architecture, vibrant artwork and a lavish spa. Located downtown, near the Santa Fe Plaza, the resort offers easy proximity to the city's best shops and art galleries. La Posada de Santa Fe is nestled on six historic landscaped acres and features 157 Casita-style guest rooms including 30 suites, with traditional viga and latilla ceilings, local artwork, stylish furnishings, contemporary technologies, and, in many, kiva fireplaces and shady patios.

There are several onsite dining options including: Fuego, an AAA Four-Diamond-rated fine-dining destination; The Patio Restaurant, serving Southwestern fare in a beautiful outdoor setting; and cozy bar, Staab House.

The Spa and Salon at La Posada de Santa Fe offers eight treatment rooms, a Eucalyptus steam room, heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of gardens and mountains. Conference and event space from immaculate ballrooms to intimate venues are also available.

For additional information, visit www.laposadadesantafe.com or call 505-986-0000.

for La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
Lauralee Dobbins, media
703-435-6293
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