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Welcome to the 32nd Annual Haciendas —A Parade of Homes!
As it does every year, the Parade of Homes showcases the year’s finest architecture, interior design, and home living in Santa Fe. The residences featured in this magazine are a testament to the collective spirit of creativity and excellence that defines our local homebuilding industry. This is where dreams take shape and houses become homes!
Our local builders are deeply rooted in the fabric of this community. They create spaces that not only stand the test of time but also resonate with the unique stories and aspirations of our neighbors. Each home reflects their unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, creativity, and excellence.
With this magazine as your guide, we invite you to attend the Parade of Homes in person as we unveil the latest trends, innovations, and architectural marvels that our community has to offer. During the two weekends of the parade, you’ll have the opportunity to witness entrants’ work and speak to the parade builders firsthand. Whether you’re seeking ideas for your next renovation project, curious about the latest technological advancements in home automation, or simply looking for a spark of creativity to reimagine your living space, you’ll find plenty to inspire.
Beyond the bricks and beams, the Parade of Homes embodies something far more profound — it’s a celebration of community, a testament to the shared values and dreams that bind us together. It’s a platform where ideas are born, inspiration flourishes, and possibilities abound.
We look forward to seeing you during the parade!
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2024 Parade of Homes Committee
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Parade Chair
Laura Gallegos, WaFd Bank
SFAHBA President
Josh Shultz, Zachary & Sons, LLC
Executive Officer
Miles D. Conway
Administrative Manager
Tanya Dorame
BUILDER COMMITTEE
Chair Olga C’De Baca, Origins Realty Group
Clara Holiday
Michael Perraglio, Origins Realty Group
Jason Rogers, Builders Source Appliances
Marilyn Williams, retired
SPONSOR COMMITTEE
Valerie Montoya, Boss Builders
Angela Rivera, Soul Décor
Douglas Thresher, Sierra Pacific Windows
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Miles Conway, SFAHBA
Chris Fortson, Positive Energy Solar
Clara Holiday
GALA/EVENT COMMITTEE
Felicia Dominguez, Tax & Accounting Solutions
Samanta Ebenhoeh, Oldies Flowers
Louie Gonzales, Gonzales Appraisal Services
Clara Holiday
Denice LaRoque, retired
Jerry Little, Hoopes + Associates
Krista Sena, Pella Windows & Doors
Josh Shultz, Zachary & Sons, LLC
Douglas Thresher, Sierra Pacific Windows
Vanessa Vigil, Tax & Accounting Solutions
Marilyn Williams, retired
AUCTION COMMITTEE
Felicia Dominguez, Tax & Accounting Solutions
Lynsey Pompei Storm, Allbright & Lockwood/ Statements in Santa Fe
Vanessa Vigil, Tax & Accounting Solutions
MAGAZINE COMMITTEE
Miles Conway, SFAHBA
Clara Holiday
JUDGING & AWARDS COMMITTEE
Chair TJ Rieland, The Rieland Group
Joe Gammon, House Incorporated
Robert Alexander Gonzalez, PhD, AIA, School of Architecture and Planning, UNM
Jerry Little, Hoopes + Associates
Marie Wilkinson, Metamorphosis
TICKET/TICKET AMBASSADOR COORDINATOR
Tanya Dorame, SFAHBA
Denice LaRoque, retired
PARADE ARTIST
Lori Musil
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
Chair Tanya Dorame, SFAHBA
Candace Chavez, Del Norte Credit Union
Emily Mascarenas, HUB International
Marie Watson, Sarcon Construction
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18 Welcome From the 2024 Haciendas — A Parade of Homes Committee Chair
26 Plan Your Parade Tour
28 Best of the Best Haciendas — A Parade of Homes is a competition
30 2023 Parade of Homes Winners
Remember last year’s standouts
46 Meet the Artist
Lori Musil paints the renderings of the parade entries
52 2024 Parade of Homes Map your drive and meet the parade entrants
92 Find a Pro
Discover the members of the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association
32 From Japan to Santa Fe
Behind the design of Green Star Builders and studio beili’s 2023 Haciendas — A Parade of Homes winning residence By Kelly Koepke
Architectural photography by Daniel Nadelbach; portraits by Gabriella Marks
38 New Views
Meet three builders whose businesses are changing — as they change design in Santa Fe. By Kelly Koepke
PLAN YOUR PARADE TOUR
AUGUST 9–11 AND 16–18, 2024
Haciendas —A Parade of Homes is a self-guided tour of new and newly remodeled homes that celebrates the best in design and construction. Homes are available for tours 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on parade dates.
Tickets for the event are available for $20 online (plus applicable fees) at santafeparadeofhomes.com and at participating homes along the parade route.
A map of participating homes and driving directions are available beginning on page 52.
Special twilight tours of select homes are also available. The following builders will open their parade entries Friday, August 16, 5:30–8:30 p.m.: Boss Builders (page 56), Native Son Builders (page 58), Aspen Custom Homes (page 62), Green Desert Builders (page 72), and Coyote Development Group (page 90). No additional ticket is required for twilight tours.
To toast the best in Santa Fe design, join the Haciendas Gala on August 13,overlooking Santa Fe from the outdoor plaza at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Tickets for the evening are available by calling the SFAHBA at 505-982-1774.
Acacia Builders’ 2023 Haciendas — A Parade of Homes entry
BESTOF THE BEST
During Haciendas — A Parade of Homes, professionals in home construction, design, green building, and architecture showcase Santa Fe style and cutting-edge design during the best open house in the West. But the parade isn’t only a design showcase; it’s a competition to celebrate our unique regional architecture. New Mexico builders, architects, design professionals, and real estate agents evaluate homes for awards within several price-point categories. The Parade of Homes toasts award winners at the Haciendas Gala on August 13, overlooking Santa Fe from the outdoor plaza at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture.
GRAND HACIENDA
This award recognizes an entry, in any price category, that excels in all areas of craftsmanship and aesthetic value. The winner is the most memorable and outstanding build of the year — the overall best in show.
CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD
Judges give this honor to homes exhibiting the pinnacle of quality workmanship, integration of materials, functionality, and execution of finishes.
SANTA FE LEGACY
This award recognizes a builder whose work has significantly impacted Santa Fe’s built environment, the community, and the vitality of the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association.
Judges award these honors to parade homes that make extraordinary architectural and design impacts on the built environment. Judges consider movement within the home, livability, site planning, innovation, and the overall design aesthetic when granting these awards.
BESTOUTDOORLIVINGSPACE
In awarding this honor, judges consider the integration of interior and exterior spaces, utilization of views, landscaping, quality of the outdoor living environment, and the creative use of materials.
BESTKITCHEN
Judges look for functionality, surface materials, flow, and convenience when granting this award.
BESTPRIMARYSUITE
Homes with the best circulation, materials, comfort, and beauty in the primary suite earn this award.
TEDSWISHERGREENBUILDING AWARD
Honoring the green building ethos and housing advocacy work of Ted Swisher of Habitat for Humanity, this award recognizes outstanding achievements in green building, including the use of sustainable materials and innovative solutions that raise the bar for water- and energy- efficient homes.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
The people shall be heard! Ticket-holding parade-goers on the first weekend (August 9–11) are invited to vote for their favorite home on the tour at santafeparadeofhomes.com. Winners of the People’s Choice Award are celebrated at the gala on August 13.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Haciendas judges may also recognize builders with special awards for unexpected or remarkable elements of their parade homes. Build teams that include interior design professionals might also get awards for completely appointed homes.
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Pulte Homes’ 2023 Haciendas — A Parade of Homes entry
When the homeowners came to residential designer Stephen Beili of studio beili, they envisioned building a home that reflected their interest and time spent in Japan. However, they wanted to do it not in the Land of the Rising Sun but rather on an empty lot in a historic Eastside Santa Fe neighborhood. With the help of Beili and his frequent collaborator Green Star Builders, the homeowners achieved their vision — and a residence that took the 2023 Haciendas — A Parade of Homes by storm. Beili and Green Star Builders earned the coveted Grand Hacienda Award for best of show, as well as awards for craftsmanship, design excellence, interior design, primary suite, and outdoor living. They also took home a Ted Swisher Green Building Award and the People’s Choice Award. These achievements also merited an informal Golden Broom Award for sweeping every applicable category.
The craftsmanship and green building awards for the 2,792-square-foot residence, which includes two bedrooms, an office, and two and a half baths, are particular points of pride for Jesse Gries, owner and principal of Green Star Builders. As the name implies, Green Star builds eco-friendly and environmentally conscious homes, a reflection of Gries’s Hampshire College environmental science degree focused on the building industry.
The company accepts only a few homebuilding projects per year, each one distinct and geared to the homeowners’ lifestyle and needs. Gries also works in the field with his crew — unless he’s using his metal, stone, and woodworking background to craft beautiful high-end details.
The home’s envelope — the physical division between the residence’s conditioned and unconditioned environments — is its primary environmental feature. The envelope uses Faswall, a wood chip–cement building block manufactured in Oregon. Gries says the material is a modern-day adobe because of its heat and sound insulative qualities. Both Gries and Beili had used the product (which is 15 percent cement, 85 percent mineralized recycled wood chips) before on four other custom homes. Faswall is light; each block can be lifted by hand. It is also rot-resistant, will never grow mold, and meets or exceeds building and energy codes in all states.
Green Star Builders and studio beili’s 2023 Haciendas — A Parade of Homes award-winning residence incorporates custom fabricated wood and metalwork inside and out. Left: Green Star Builders’ project manager Karla Helland and principal Jesse Gries oversaw the build.
“The homeowners requested in their first meetings with Stephen that they wanted the house to feel like a retreat where they are on vacation. Faswall contributes to this so much because the place is just silent, even in the middle of the city,” Gries says. “It’s a beautiful material in so many ways.”
A super-insulated, sealed fiberglass pocket roof sits on a heavy shell of foam, further aiding energy efficiency. Additional eco-friendly features include an in-floor radiant heating and cooling system that is practically silent. Equally efficient heat-recovering ventilators provide airflow without dust-collecting ductwork. Finishes like paint, plaster, and wood flooring are all zero VOC (volatile organic compounds), and all appliances are Energy
Star certified. There’s also a small energyefficient European-style washer and dryer. All these environmentally friendly elements function out of sight and contribute to the residence’s oasis-like feel. And what an oasis it is.
The primary bath, modeled after a traditional Japanese sento (bathhouse), epitomizes the retreat-like atmosphere. Bathers sit on low wooden stools under a large rain showerhead, surrounded by simple neutral tile and wood accents.
Other elements of the home extend the minimalist Japanese theme, like the shoji screen–inspired ceilings in the office and bedrooms, and sleek modern cabinetry and lighting in the kitchen.
The desire for plain adornments meant that Beili and Gries designed many of the home’s metal fixtures, which Green Star then fabricated. They include posts, fascias, roof canales, lighting sconces, fir-clad metal entry doors, and a steel interior courtyard skylight. The home also showcases Gries’s woodworking talents. Sustainably harvested kilndried Douglas fir from Oregon forms the interior beams and exposed tongue-andgroove ceilings throughout the house and portals. For the live-edge floating powder room vanity, Gries plied his father’s metal chisels on a salvaged 125-year-old Palace Ave. nue walnut tree, exhibiting exquisite bronze butterfly joinery. He used the same tree to make the bronze-accented dining table.
The residence incorporates Japanese touches and natural materials, from soothing courtyards (left above and below) to the floating, live-edge entry bench (above) to custom ceilings in the kitchen/ living room (below).
Gries also designed and built a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture for another bathroom.
Gries crafted a live-edge custom entry bench from a black locust he rescued from the chipper in Santa Fe’s Rose Park. “I was driving by as it was being cut and asked if I could have it. I let it sit for six years to dry out. I showed the homeowners a photo of a mockup of the bench and told them the story — they said their children played under that tree! This personal history makes things more special and just meant to be,” he says.
Peggy Wright of Scott’s Irrigation and Landscaping extended the home’s Japanese feel into the landscape design with two pocket
courtyard gardens featuring Japanese maple trees, stone fountains, and boulder accents. Highly absorbent collection wicks — 3- to 4-foot underground trenches lined with pumice — store moisture to encourage water efficiency and deep, stabilizing root growth. A backyard koi pond and covered patio add more Japanese touches.
Creating the stunning, award-winning home wasn’t without its challenges. Designing a home on a one-third acre infill lot in the historic district near Museum Hill meant it had to fit in with existing residences — that meant no exterior outwardly Japanese style — and pass muster from the Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board. That review process,
which included Beili’s response to a neighbor’s 13-page objection letter, resulted in flipping the original garage placement to the other side of the property.
Beili says this initial design challenge improved the house. “The garage got detached and tucked into the hill and was less prominent. That allowed us to create a second pocket garden.”
Ultimately, this design change also made the detached garage one of the greenest features in the home, Gries says. The super-insulated
Faswall structure distances car exhaust and other hazardous materials traditionally stored in garages from the main home.
Regardless of challenges, the design/build team achieved the feel the homeowners wanted: like being on a spa vacation. Beautiful light-filled views are available from every room, and the intimate outdoor spaces evoke the feel of Japanese gardens.
The designer, builder, and homeowners say their teamwork helped achieve the awardwinning environment. “One of the great things
about working with the homeowners is that they were highly opinionated but also open-minded. That allowed for true collaboration — we all contributed ideas, discussed the merits, then chose what was best to accomplish their goals,” Gries says.
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Helland and Gries inside the home’s Japanese bathhouse–inspired main bath. The homeowners collaborated with Steffany Hollingsworth when selecting the decor.
NEW VIEWS
Meet three builders whose businesses are changing — as they change design in Santa Fe.
By Kelly Koepke
Northern New Mexico’s vibrant community of builders fuels the city’s built landscape with creativity and innovation. From seasoned veterans to up-and-coming talents, each builder offers a distinctive perspective and approach to design and construction. And as in any trade, some wish to preserve and maintain the city’s traditional character whereas others want to push the design envelope.
These three companies are relative newcomers to the residential construction scene in Northern New Mexico, but their leaders are not new to the architecture, construction, or design industry. Each company is driving the area’s evolving identity with passion, dedication, and vision. They’re shaping the spaces Northern New Mexicans inhabit and bringing new energy and fresh perspectives to the rich tapestry of design and construction.
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Acacia Builders
Acacia Builders project manager Brandon Mutz comes from a family of entrepreneurs. His parents, Kristie Thomas and Scott Mutz, started a janitorial business and a concrete business in the early 2000s. From a young age, Brandon was interested in homebuilding, and he managed the concrete venture for a while. After earning his business degree from the University of New Mexico and working for a different homebuilder in the City Different, in 2020 he and his parents opened Acacia Builders, named after the street where Kristie and Scott built their first house together.
“I have always appreciated fine homes and the process of building. Seeing something come together from nothing is super-fulfilling to me,” Brandon says of Acacia’s custom and spec homes, one of which earned the President’s Award for Overall Excellence at the 2023 Parade of Homes. Acacia’s average budget for home construction is $2 million. In 2023 it built three residences and is on track to complete between five and 10 projects this year, including several remodeling jobs.
The family behind Acacia Builders (from left): Kristie Thomas and Brandon, Scott, and Alyssa Mutz
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It’s a family business through and through. Kristie handles accounting and back office duties. She draws layouts and selects finishes before passing her ideas on to an architect to create plans. Scott runs the concrete business for Acacia’s excavation and foundations. Brandon acts as project manager and oversees crews.
Alyssa Mutz, Brandon’s younger sister, recently joined Acacia to manage the company’s marketing presence, website, and social media — on top of her other job managing human resources and other tasks for the cleaning and concrete companies. She says she’s never considered doing anything but working with the family, as she has since she was 14. “Similar to Brandon, I grew up seeing my parents run businesses. I’d bring my scooter and go up and down job site driveways,” she says. “Overall, it seems to not be that big of a deal because for all of us, quality is a common goal.”
Brandon says keeping it all in the family is rewarding but also stressful. “There’s no separation between family and work, which has benefits and drawbacks. With all we have going on, we all want what’s best for the company. We all push the company to build excellent-quality products and are super-vigilant. If we see something wrong, we say something. No one wants awkward conversations, and we’re learning how to communicate with each other.”
Together, the family hopes to create sleek, contemporary designs that harmonize with the city’s landscape and cultural identity. “This means incorporating cutting-edge materials and technologies to create energy-efficient structures that still pay homage to Santa Fe’s rich architectural heritage. Think: clean lines, sustainable materials, and innovative layouts that prioritize both functionality and aesthetics. Ultimately, the goal is to “create a modern, sustainable cityscape that celebrates Santa Fe’s past while embracing its future,” Kristie says. acaciabuilders.com
PUSHING FOR CHANGE
Durabuild Construction
Daniel Orona began plastering and stuccoing walls around Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico when he was 16. He continued that work even while attending school for computer network engineering and management.
Hoping to realize his dream of offering homebuilding services beyond wall finishing, he founded Durabuild Construction in 2017 with partner Andres Arzate from Española. Arzate brought almost 30 years of experience overseeing field employees and schedules to ensure that remodel and new build projects finished on time and budget.
A year later, Scott Irving, a trained architect, began consulting with Durabuild’s founding partners. A late-1980s New Mexico transplant from California who transitioned to design/build, he formally joined the company in 2020 as chief operations officer. Since then, among other projects, Durabuild has converted existing single structures into multifamily dwellings in Los Alamos, Española, and Santa Fe.
Durabuild leadership (from left) Max Scott, Andres Arzate, Scott Irving, and Daniel Orona gather in front of one of the company’s recently completed homes in Los Alamos.
The team would love to see Santa Fe do more such conversions in close-in, often neglected and overlooked neighborhoods. Doing so, they say, would address the housing availability and affordability issues facing the area. They approach such projects by assessing the existing structure and figuring out how to make it comfortable for today’s residents — including meeting energy efficiency codes.
“This could be done all over downtown Santa Fe, where many rambling structures lend themselves to subdivision,” Irving says. “There are often family compounds in older neighborhoods . . . that
A NEW EXPERIENCE
High Desert Contractors
Santa Fe native Edan Hemphill has been around the homebuilding industry since he was 13, going to job sites with his stepfather, Chris Hill, who has more than 40 years of experience as a commercial builder both on the East Coast and in New Mexico. But the 33-year-old spent several years exploring other industries in California before returning to New Mexico and opening High Desert Contractors with Hill, hoping to apply the lessons of his University of New Mexico business administration degree.
“I took over as project manager for one of my friends on a spec house in Aldea in 2019. I got good feedback, and that really sparked my interest,” he says. “And my mom told me I’d be an architect or builder. But I didn’t feel a passion [for it] until [the Aldea] home.”
During his 20-plus years in the industry, Hemphill has found a passion for working with clients on high-end remodels and new builds. He’s inspired by seeing someone get exactly what they want or changing a design element to suit them. “When I was getting my licenses, I saw my own potential to realize customer dreams. Chris has been a mentor in helping me get better working with clients, dealing with stress, and juggling all that we do as contractors,” he adds.
This year High Desert expects to complete three houses — about all the small team can handle right now. Their desire to prioritize craftsmanship means taking projects slow and steady, despite Hemphill’s ambitions to be a top area builder.
He eschews the “multigenerational” label that many homebuilders rely on to give themselves credibility. “I guess we’re technically a second-generation business because of Chris, but I’m creating my own style — no one is telling me how it needs to be done,” he says.
could be made to work for today’s needs. We believe the future of housing in Santa Fe is not concrete slabs and stick homes, especially with infl ation pressures right now.” Max Scott, another Santa Fe native, uses his art and design background to help Durabuild’s clients imagine their spaces. He says cities such as Española have more progressive policies that allow for the building of affordable housing. “We have a shared vision, because Daniel and I both grew up in Santa Fe, about making housing more attainable. But not by pushing out into far suburbs like Denver has,” he says. “We need to change the tune of people on the front lines, like builders and municipalities, to take on remodel properties and get them zoned multifamily, or put multiple units on a property. We believe these places are where to start — they are in great locations minutes from downtown, and we’re familiar with them because we spent time there.” durabuildconstruction.org
Hemphill describes his preferred style as contemporary with New Mexico flavor. He hopes to stand apart with new ideas that add pizzazz, like hand-carving beams with scorpions or using diamond plaster with more contemporary fi nishes. “For spec projects, I can add these and other new takes on traditional elements,” he says. “The way of building here is really set, so there aren’t many practices you can change. Time will decide what my style is, and I’m still overcoming the perception of inexperience. Haters are my inspiration. If someone says I can’t do it, I say, ‘Just watch.’” hdc.contractors
Chris Hill, M Kay, and Edan Hemphill (from left) of High Desert Contractors at work this spring on the future location of Market Steer Steakhouse.
Photo: By Matt Dahlseid/ The New Mexican
THE OUTSIDE
IS IN
By Ashley M. Biggers
Six ways to incorporate natural materials in your home
In the past year, homeowners in Santa Fe and beyond have expressed growing interest in natural materials — and builders and interior designers have answered the demand with stone, wood, leather, linen, and more. Experts point to the desire for cozy, welcoming spaces post-pandemic and a swing away from the prevailing whiteon-white aesthetic as driving the trend.
However, interior designers and home decor specialists say these materials have always had a place in Santa Fe. “It’s our aesthetic here,” says Erica Ortiz, founder of Neubleu Interior Design. “Santa Fe is a place you can live indoors/outdoors eight months out of the year. There’s a fluidity to bringing natural materials in.” Plus, she adds, natural materials can create a neutral palette for City Different residents’ ever-growing art collections.
Audra Herrera, of Counter Intelligence & H and S Craftsmen, sees designers leaning away from the hyper-modern and actively incor -
porating natural elements and colors of New Mexico in their designs. “We’re having this full circle moment, seeing [those finishes] come back into play,” she says.
For homeowners who are wary of the increased expense of incorporating natural materials, Ortiz suggests considering the materials’ longevity, which often outstrips that of human-made materials. She says budgeting is also a balancing act, so clients who go all in for a natural material in one area may opt for a synthetic one in another.
Overall, the designers see natural materials working well in all Santa Fe homes because they speak to the environment. As Annie O’Carroll, of Annie O’Carroll Interior Design, says, using natural materials “is an intuitive, instinctive way of designing.”
Whether it’s a trend you want to embrace, an aesthetic you enjoy, or a fundamental part of Santa Fe style that integrates with your home, here are six ways to incorporate natural materials in your home.
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1 Opt for natural stone.
Instead of human-made materials, such as engineered quartz (made from quartz, resin, and pigment), go for natural stone such as quartzite, granite, or marble. Natural stone is durable, can be easy to maintain, doesn’t require chemical processing, and has unmatched beauty because each piece is one of a kind.
Herrera observes that clients are getting tired of the sterile look. “People are more in tune with their environments,” she says. “People are more okay with having the patina of natural stone and the wear and tear of the natural product.”
Counter Intelligence clients often spend time picking a unique stone; it becomes the star element around which everything else in the space is designed.
They’re also opting for color. “Blue quartzite or red granite has so much character,” Herrera says.
2 Incorporate natural stone beyond countertops.
Herrera’s Counter Intelligence clients are incorporating natural stone in places other than kitchen countertops. They’re using stone in sinks, tubs, and showers. They’re capping surfaces like windowsills with stone. If clients select the same material for each surface, it can “echo throughout the house, and it ties everything together so nicely,” Herrera says.
In some cases natural stone can become an art piece rather than a purely functional element. This was the case when one of Herrera’s clients chose a book-matched green marble slab for the wall behind the tub.
Clockwise from left: Counter Intelligence increasingly sees customers opt for natural stone in their kitchens, use natural stone as artistic elements — such as this book-matched green marble slab — and select color for the natural stone.
Photos (clockwise): By Kate Russell Photography, courtesy Neubleu;
O’Carroll has seen growing interest in finishes. Instead of highly polished stone, for example, clients are selecting honed and leathered (also known as satin) surfaces. These finishes can help maintain natural stone, help it resist stain, show less wear, and conceal any blemishes or imperfections caused by use.
She also recommends incorporating more color in natural stone, even in the accents. Soapstone, for example, has an ocean blue vein.
4 Choose natural fabrics.
Ortiz encourages her clients to invest in wool rugs — even if they are more expensive. “I always use them in my home. One of them is in my kitchen. We have food, wine, dogs, and babies in there, and it still looks beautiful. Natural rugs can be washed and put back,” she says. Because of this longevity, Ortiz considers them a more sustainable option.
She advises selecting wool and textiles such as linen, silk, and mohair for couches and throw pillows. Although some homeowners may balk at the thought of putting such fabrics on lived-in furniture such as sofas, Ortiz says regular maintenance can make natural materials manageable. She recommends removable sofa covers, which can be professionally cleaned.
5 Keep and add wood features.
Wooden ceilings with vigas and latillas are a classic feature of Santa Fe style. Many designers recommend retaining them, as well as doorframes and other wood accents, throughout the home. However, Ortiz advises using only three tones —light, dark, and medium — throughout a residence rather than letting stain colors vary widely. This allows the wood to look cohesive.
Wood-grained — rather than painted —cabinets are also trending. “It’s cool to see craftsmanship come back to these elements,” Herrera says. “They’re one of a kind, made from the earth.”
Wood flooring can also create warmth in the home and ground a space. O’Carroll says she’s seeing a movement away from dark flooring and toward lighter stains.
6 Embrace patina.
Natural materials wear — and that, the designers say, is a process that should be welcomed, not avoided. O’Carroll enjoys incorporating iron details, such as drapery rods and lamps, as well as copper, which she describes as a beautiful, warm material. Ortiz often reaches for bronze and pewter. “I love those because they’re lived-in finishes and add character. They also patina over time, giving a unique look,” she says. “Live finishes create a beautiful aesthetic because that’s how things used to be.”
Ashley M. Biggers is the magazine editor for “The New Mexican.”
Clockwise from top left: Erica Ortiz, of Neubleu, recommends natural fabrics such as wool rugs. Ortiz says patina should be embraced — not avoided. Customers are reaching for wood accents.
2024 HACIENDAS — A PARADE OF HOMES OFFICIAL ARTIST
By Kelly Koepke
Commercial and fine artist Lori Musil once again serves as the official Haciendas — A Parade of Homes artist. From 2000 to 2006, and for the last two years, the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association has commissioned Musil to create watercolors of each finished home in the parade.
Often, builders complete the homes just in time for the parade, so Musil must use her skills and artistic vision to show the finished residences. “My dad was a contractor and taught me all about the building process, including how to read blueprints. That background makes it easy for me to do this,” Musil says. “I focus on what makes each house unique — something that really sets it apart. Sometimes it’s the view, which I might reflect in a window.”
Once the home’s builder approves her sketch, she spends eight to 10 hours painting each picture. The SFAHBA then presents each framed, 11-by-14-inch illustration to the builder at the parade gala. Musil says spending so much time immersed in each property has given her almost uncanny prognostication powers. She says she predicted last year’s Grand Hacienda Award winner and has a guess for this year’s too.
Musil grew up in Tucson, spending summers with her antique store owner great-aunt in Lincoln, Nebraska. She kept busy touching up the shop’s wares and started painting designs and scenes on old milk cans and coal scuttles. She eventually inherited the business, moved it to New Mexico, and sold architectural antiques such as windows, doors, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and wood molding until she closed the shop in 2022 to spend more time with her horses.
Both art aficionados and horse lovers may remember Musil’s work from the Trail of Painted Ponies charity project in 2001 and 2002, for which she created three life-size decorated horses that raised nearly $100,000. She’s now semiretired but loves to paint watercolors from the kitchen table of her Cerrillos home.
Photo: Courtesy of the artist
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Step into this beautiful hacienda nestled along the Galisteo Creek in the heart of historic Galisteo. With parts of the residence dating back to the late 1700s, this spacious Territorial style home exudes timeless charm and historic authenticity with a blend of adobe, stone, and timber construction.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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14 Camino Alazan (in Las Campanas)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take Camino La Tierra until it turns into Las Campanas Drive. Turn right on Via del Caballo and right on Camino Alazan.
17 Hacienda Vaquero (in Las Campanas)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take NM 599 to Camino La Tierra. Veer left onto Las Campanas Drive and take it to Hacienda Vaquero. When parking, please do not block driveways.
10 Tamarisk Trail (in Las Campanas)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take 599 to Camino La Tierra to Las Campanas Drive. Turn right at Sierra Rosa Loop, left at Thundercloud Road, right at Stormview Lane, and right at Tamarisk Trail. Look for the marked parking. 4
12 Camino Rosillo (in Las Campanas)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take NM 599 to Camino La Tierra to Las Campanas Drive. Go north on Via del Caballo and turn left on Camino Rosillo.
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7601 Arroyo Oeste Lane
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take Jaguar Drive to Callejon Lechuza. Go north to Plaza Central and turn right on Arroyo Oeste Lane.
5101 Traditions Place
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Go south on Cerrillos Road. Turn right on Airport Road and left on Fairly Road. Take Fairly Road to Traditions Place.
17 Vista Bella Loop
Lamy
Driving directions: Take US 285 south to South Old Road. Turn left and go straight to Camino Polvo. Turn right on Rancho Magdalena and right onto Vista Sierra Bonita. Veer right onto Vista Bella. Park on either side of the road.
14 Hacienda Vaquero (in Las Campanas)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take NM 599 to Camino La Tierra. Veer left onto Las Campanas Drive and take it to Hacienda Vaquero. Please do not block driveways when parking. 3
17 Arriba Circle (in Las Campanas)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take 599 to Camino La Tierra. Turn left on West Wildflower Drive, left on Sunflower Drive, and right on Arriba Circle. Park in the cul-de-sac.
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1 Capital Peak (in Rancho Viejo)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take Richards Avenue south. Turn left on Dalton Pass, right on Johnson Mesa, right on Withers Peak, and right on Capital Peak. Parking on one side of street only.
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224 Maynard Street
Santa Fe
Driving directions: From St. Francis Drive, go east on Agua Fria Street. Take Irvine north to Alto Street. Drive east to Maynard. Park on the street.
333 Delgado Street
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take Paseo de Peralta to Canyon Road. Turn right onto Delgado Street. Limited parking is available on Delgado.
1416 Tesuque Creek Road
(in Santa Fe Summit)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take Hyde Park Road north, turn left into Santa Fe Summit and then right onto Tesuque Creek Road. Park on the road.
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94 Paseo Encantado N. E. (in Vista Redonda)
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take US 85/285 north to Exit 172. Turn right on NM 591 and left on NM 592. Turn left on Vista Redonda and right on Paseo Encantado N. E. Park on the road.
2945 Aspen View
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take US 285 north to the Monte Sereno exit. Go left on Monte Sereno Drive, left on Valle Sereno, and right on Aspen View. To park, continue past the home to the end of the street, turn around, and park on the right.
84 North Shining Sun
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take 84/285 north. Turn right on NM 503 and left on North Shining Sun. Park in the open area.
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3113 Village Drive
Santa Fe
Driving directions: Take 85/285 north. Exit at Tesuque Village/Opera Drive. Go left toward Monte Sereno and then right toward the Santa Fe Opera. Turn left onto Village Drive. Park on the right-hand side of the street only.
547 Hillside Avenue
Santa Fe
Driving directions: From East Palace Avenue, turn left onto Armijo. Continue from the paved to the dirt road. Go left at the fork to Hillside. Parking is limited. Look for directions on-site.
COMFORTABLE CONTEMPORARY 14 CAMINO ALAZAN (IN LAS CAMPANAS), SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Private media room
Mountain views
Built-in barbecue
Price: $3,375,000
Lot Size: 2.86 acres
Heated Square Feet: 4,274
Total Square Feet: 6,108
ARCHITECT: Archaeo Architects
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER: Sam Lunt
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Yuki Murata of Moderngoods
LANDSCAPER: Lopez Landscaping
STAGING: Piñon Property Placement
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Boss Builders is a local, family-owned business with deep roots and a love for Santa Fe’s community and architecture. It builds with honesty and integrity while priding itself on providing clients with high-quality, sustainable family homes. bossbuildersnm.com
Designed by Archaeo Architects, this thoughtfully planned contemporary residence unfolds around a central walled courtyard and lends itself to indoor–outdoor living. Views offer panoramas of both the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The primary bedroom and three en suite guest bedrooms are split between two wings, providing functional privacy. However, shared space is always close at hand since all access the courtyard sitting room and patio. The primary bedroom features luxurious amenities, including a fireplace, outdoor patio, dressing area, and bathroom — one of five in the home — with a unique extended soaking tub framed by sheets of glass.
Although the home features clean lines, it also feels warm and welcoming thanks to Santa Fe artist and designer Yuki Murata, who selected interior finishes, including limestone tile and wood flooring. Beautiful stained wood ceiling beams flow through the home, including through a large media room and library. The open concept dining and kitchen areas maximize entertaining possibilities. And the spacious gourmet kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinetry, highend appliances, a state-of-the-art center island, and a walk-in pantry.
Right (from left): Boss Builders’ leadership team Martin Montoya, Valerie Montoya, and Joseph Montoya (Photo: By Divide III Studios)
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CASA TRANQUILA 17 HACIENDA VAQUERO (IN LAS CAMPANAS), SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Unique circular double-sided fireplace
Impressive porte cochère entry
Illuminated quartzite kitchen and bathroom countertops
Rain curtain pool feature
Price: $4,640,000
Lot Size: 3.07 acres
Heated Square Feet: 4,262
Total Square Feet: 8,789
DESIGNER: Native Son Construction and Bernie Romero (CAD drawings)
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Native Son Construction
LANDSCAPER: Native Son Construction
STAGING: Barbara Butler
CABINETS: Wood Design
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Native Son Construction has been remodeling and building homes in Santa Fe for 25 years. Owner Murray Sutton started as a concrete and framing subcontractor and then transitioned the company to building and remodeling homes. Native Son earned the Nueva Vida–Excellence in Remodeling award from the 2024 Santa Fe Home Expo and Remodel Show.
An impressive porte cochère and a 5,000-square-foot brick paver turnaround welcome guests with grandeur to this curving contemporary four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home in Las Campanas. Casa Tranquila has brick floors throughout, a three-car garage with Envy Collection frameless garage doors, and a two-room connected mother-in-law quarters with its own kitchenette.
Of the home’s four fireplaces, the most striking is the vertical, circular, and sculptural one that anchors the great room/dining/kitchen area. The residence incorporates other unique features, such as illuminated translucent quartzite kitchen counters that give the room a soft glow. Subtle details such as undercounter lighting enhance the luxurious feel of the primary bath, which includes a steam shower. Two other bathrooms are finished with oversized sheets of Italian tile. Motorized blinds and curtains throughout the house make controlling the light easy, and three expansive remote-controlled sliding doors open the office, primary suite, and great room to the outside, where a hot tub provides relaxation with spectacular views to the mountains. An 12-foot tall, 8-foot-wide rain curtain flowing from the roof to the backyard pool defines the outdoor space.
Right (left to right): Murray Sutton and Richie Tabet (Photo: Courtesy)
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HACIENDA VAQUERO 14 HACIENDA VAQUERO (IN LAS CAMPANAS), SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Guest house with own garage
Outdoor firepit and water feature
Great room timber scissor trusses
Custom wine room
Custom library
Price: Not for sale
Lot Size: 2.65 acres
Heated Square Feet: 4,441 main house, 756 guest house
Total Square Feet: 6,272 main house, 1,426 guest house
ARCHITECT: Tierra Concepts
DESIGNER: Tierra Concepts
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Emily Henry
LANDSCAPER: Good Earth Landscaping
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Tierra Concepts was founded in Santa Fe in 1992 and for more than 30 years has been designing and building fine homes. The company’s team approach extends through every area of its business, and it is known and has been awarded for its craftsmanship and attention to detail. Tierra Concepts has won eight Grand Hacienda Awards, the most recent of which was in 2022. tierraconceptssantafe.com
Every corner of Hacienda Vaquero speaks of sophistication and thoughtfulness, from the relaxing portals with views of serene landscapes to the comfortable interior spaces perfect for entertaining. Stately architectural details flow throughout this two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom custom home with three-car garage. Highlights include scissor trusses, stone walls, a colossal fireplace, and a bespoke wine room with a barrel vault ceiling and a cooled storage system. The residence appeals to the bookish, with a library of wall-to-wall shelves where literary treasures await discovery.
The outdoor oasis includes a crafted boulder firepit and a fountain fashioned from the same natural stone. Steps away lies the onebedroom, one-bath guest house complete with a full kitchen and its own one-car garage.
Right (from left): Tierra Concepts’ leadership team — Eric Faust, Keith Gorges, and Kurt Faust (Photo: By Wendy McEahern)
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MARIPOSA 10 TAMARISK TRAIL (IN LAS CAMPANAS), SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Bar with large wine cabinet
Large infrared heated portal
Solar array and gray water system
Outdoor shower Gym
Price: Not for sale
Lot Size: 2.26 acres
Heated Square Feet: 4,210
Total Square Feet: 5,380
ARCHITECT: Diana Glasgow, AIA, CID, NCARB, LEED AP
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Suzanne Campion
CABINETS: Wood Design
PLUMBING FIXTURES: Dahl Plumbing
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Robert Blackburn and his team at Aspen Custom Homes bring quality workmanship and more than 30 years of residential construction experience to each project. Since coming to Santa Fe in 1990, Blackburn has worked on his own and with two top luxury homebuilders. A streamlined business model means lower overhead and direct supervision of every project, whether it’s a custom home, a remodel, or a horse stable. aspencustomhomes.net
Mariposa is a secluded retreat with clean architectural lines at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Its gray-brown stucco exterior accentuates the beauty of the natural environment.
Inside, the elegant three-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with a two-car garage exudes understated luxury, with an expansive great room, a gourmet kitchen, and a walk-in pantry that would be the envy of any chef. The richly decorated living area was designed to be inviting for a small gathering of friends or a large celebration. The infrared heated portal entices the party to continue outside and invites guests to sit by the outdoor woodburning fireplace whatever the season.
The owner’s wing includes a charming bedroom with one of two indoor gas fireplaces, a sumptuous bath, a meticulously designed walk-in closet, and a spacious office/media room. Guests will enjoy the comfort and beauty of two large en suite bedrooms designed for ultimate privacy. A solar array and gray water system make this an efficient home.
Right (left to right): Jane Larson and Robert Blackburn (Photo: Courtesy)
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FOREVER VIEWS 12 CAMINO ROSILLO (IN LAS CAMPANAS), SANTA FE
Tierra Concepts was founded in Santa Fe in 1992 and for more than 30 years has been designing and building fine homes. The company’s team approach extends through every area of its business, and it is known and has been awarded for its craftsmanship and attention to detail. Tierra Concepts has won eight Grand Hacienda Awards, the most recent of which was in 2022. tierraconceptssantafe.com
Casa Rosillo’s layout and design features point to the sweeping landscape to the west and the Jemez Mountains. In this home, Tierra Concepts reimagines core elements of Santa Fe style into a format it calls contextual modern. The three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house with three-car garage features light, shadow, and expansive views. Strategically placed skylights add drama to the interior by casting shadows against the stone fireplace wall and other plaster walls throughout the home.
The chef’s kitchen features a massive steel sculptural lighting fixture fabricated by Gabriel Rippel. It illuminates the kitchen island and is clad in maple, an element that is carried through to floating maple shelves. Custom cabinetry by H and S Craftsmen includes trim that matches the light fixture. The dream pantry is perfect for staging parties of all sizes.
The luxurious main bedroom suite is designed for privacy and relaxing in style. Features include dual closets, double vanities, two water closets, and a steam shower. A coffee bar at the entrance to the primary bath includes a mini-fridge.
Right (from left): Tierra Concepts’ leadership team — Eric Faust, Keith Gorges, and Kurt Faust (Photo: By Wendy McEahern)
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CASA DE SUEÑOS
HOME FEATURES
Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances
17 ARRIBA CIRCLE (IN LAS CAMPANAS), SANTA FE
Custom, locally made interior solid wood doors
Outdoor woodburning fireplace
Accordion doors to patio
Water catchment system Office
Price: $1,985,000
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Heated Square Feet: 3,219
Total Square Feet: 4,199
ARCHITECT: Koala Homes and Santa Fe Design Group
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Koala Homes
LANDSCAPER: Koala Homes
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Martin Beltran, whose background includes carpentry and tile work, founded Koala Homes, Inc. in 2004. Koala Homes specializes in remodeling, additions, and new construction.
With a two-car garage and three en suite bedrooms, each offering privacy and comfort, Casa de Sueños is the perfect space in which to retreat and unwind. Large windows bring in ample light and showcase picturesque views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The open floor plan allows for seamless flow and easy entertaining, with dark wood floors creating a cohesive feeling throughout the home. The multiple patios and portals offer flexible living, and an outdoor woodburning fireplace provides added warmth in cooler weather.
Custom, locally made 8-foot-tall wood doors inside accent diamond plaster finish walls in the common areas. The kitchen features Shaker-style painted maple cabinets, light-hued granite countertops, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and a wine refrigerator. The dining room has built-in custom cabinetry for convenient access to serving items. The living area features an electric wall insert fireplace. Double insulated walls keep the interior comfortable, with radiant floor heat and mini splits for extra warmth and cooling.
Right (left to right): Rosario and Martin Beltran (Photo: Courtesy)
2024 PARADE OF HOMES
EL SOL 7601 ARROYO OESTE LANE, SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Mountain views
Water and energy efficient
Outdoor living area with easy-care and water-wise landscaping
Extended rear portal
Finished insulated garage
Price: $549,000
Lot Size: 0.22 acre
Heated Square Feet: 1,403
Total Square Feet: 2,089
ARCHITECT: Autotroph Design
BUILDER: Arete Homes of Santa Fe
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Arete Homes of Santa
LANDSCAPER: Lopez Landscaping and Trees
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Arete Homes of Santa Fe offers quality homes with the highest level of professional service. The company has received several honors in the Haciendas — A Parade of Homes tour, including awards for design, water efficiency, energy efficiency, and craftsmanship. Since 1994 owner Rob Gibbs, a third-generation builder, has developed and built 26 communities with more than 1,500 total homes in the city and county. aretehomesofsantafe.com
The Arroyo Oeste development is a collaboration between Arete Homes of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Housing Trust. This is one of several floor plans available. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has a two-car garage. Nine-foot ceilings create an open and airy ambience in the great room, where a portal overlooks terraced landscaping and scenic views. Outdoor spaces maximize relaxation and practicality with covered portals. Easy-care landscaping features a drip irrigation system and plants that thrive in the high desert.
The large kitchen is a chef’s dream. It’s equipped with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances (including a refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave/hood combo), a pantry, recessed lighting, and decorative tile backsplashes. These features combine functionality with style, making meal preparation a pleasure.
Bedrooms feature plush carpeting, with a spacious walk-in closet in the owner suite. Bathrooms have quartz countertops, ceramic tile flooring, hardwood cabinets, ceramic tile shower surrounds, decorative light fixtures, and Moen bath fixtures.
Right: Rob Gibbs (Photo: Courtesy)
Creating a legacy, Rob Gibbs of Arete Homes has been building homes in Santa Fe communities since 1994.
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DESERT ROSE AT MIRAFLORES 5101 TRADITIONS PLACE, SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances
Granite kitchen countertops
Low-E vinyl windows
Tankless water heater
Low-maintenance synthetic stucco
Front yard landscaping with drip irrigation
Side and backyard fencing
Price: Upon request
Lot Size: 0.1 acre
Heated Square Feet: 1,544
Total Square Feet: 2,059
LANDSCAPER: Lopez Landscaping
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Since 1986, Homewise has helped people achieve their dream of owning a home. The Homewise mission is to help create successful homeowners and strengthen neighborhoods so that individuals and families can improve their long-term financial well-being and quality of life. Homewise believes everyone deserves to live well and is committed to providing accessible and sustainable homeownership opportunities in Santa Fe. homewise.org
A vibrant residential community, Miraflores embodies the quintessential American dream of homeownership, complete with single-family homes, spacious private backyards, and a family-friendly environment. An easy bicycle ride to Swan Park, Miraflores includes a native plant garden, a shade structure and seating area within dedicated open space, and convenient access to the Tierra Contenta trail network, which takes residents to the Southside Library and to downtown Santa Fe via the River Trail.
The Desert Rose floor plan features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage, as well as stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances, granite kitchen countertops, low-E vinyl windows, and front yard landscaping. The energy-efficient features all meet the rigorous standards for certification by the Build Green NM program.
Of the 56 homes and nine floor plans slated for construction in the Miraflores development, 40 percent are reserved for modest-income buyers. Overall, the community will appeal to a diverse range of buyers.
Right: Homewise CEO Mike Loftin and senior director of real estate development Lisa Huval (Photo: Courtesy)
Homewise is a New Mexico nonprofit with a mission to create successful homeowners and strengthen neighborhoods so that individuals and families can improve their long-term financial well being and quality of life.
We’re redefining what makes a home affordable in Santa Fe
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Our award-winning homes are quality-built with energy-efficient features throughout. So what makes them affordable?
40% of the homes in our family-friendly Miraflores community are reserved for modest-income homebuyers, with low down payment options, fixed-rate financing, and down payment assistance available to qualified borrowers.*
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CASA SIEMPRE 1 CAPITAL PEAK (IN RANCHO VIEJO), SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Whole house solar
Smart blinds, lights, climate control
Extensive patios
Stone elements throughout Pivoting front door
Price: $1.95 million
Lot Size: 1.29 acres
Heated Square Feet: 2,975
Total Square Feet: 4,713
ARCHITECT: High Desert Architecture
SOLAR: Positive Energy Solar
STONEWORK: Los Juanes Stone Masons
CABINETS: Trades West Cabinet Shop
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Meet the dynamic father and son duo that is Green Desert Builders. Steve Rivera started building full-time in 1995. He obtained his Certified Green Professional designation through the National Association of Home Builders in 2008. In 2019 Zack Rivera joined his father and has since been involved in the construction of multiple custom projects throughout Santa Fe.
This contemporary home highlights Santa Fe craftsmanship, local materials, and design elements that reflect the region’s heritage and distinctive architectural style. The custom build has four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a two-car garage, and a guest suite, along with a media room and a front courtyard fire pit.
Stone exterior facades and back portals flow into the home, which is accented by a stone living room fireplace. These earthy elements contrast with the minimalism and clean lines of the interior. The open kitchen features Thermador appliances, a wine cooler, Cambria engineered stone countertops, an island with waterfall edges and custom cabinetry, a built-in coffeemaker, and a separate pantry.
The house utilizes sustainable building practices and green technologies that will attract those interested in environmentally friendly living solutions. It is entirely electric, with a solar array that makes it self-sufficient while still being connected to the grid. Additionally, Constellation Home Electronics installed a smart home system to run motorized blinds, lighting, climate control, and security.
Right (left to right): Steve and Zack Rivera (Photo: By Elaine Rivera)
10 GALISTEO BASIN RETREAT 17
VISTA BELLA LOOP, LAMY
HOME FEATURES
Galisteo Basin views
Multiple sliding doors without posts
Steel beam construction
Cantilevered walls
Price: Upon request
Lot Size: 12.5 acres
Heated Square Feet: 4,500
Total Square Feet: 6,000
DESIGNER: Mark Schwebel, Big Art Building Corp.
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Inspired Living Design, Jeff Valdez and John Patterson
LANDSCAPER: Good Earth Landscaping
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Owner Mark Schwebel, a veteran in the industry with 40 years of experience building single-family homes, oversees Big Art Building Corp. Over the decades, Schwebel has built a wide variety of unique homes, honing his skills and growing his awareness of the possibilities of every project.
This contemporary spec home is not yet finished, but it’s worth a stop on your parade tour for an exclusive preview of the impeccable design and to enjoy the astounding setting and panoramas. Situated on a bluff overlooking the Galisteo Basin, the contemporary three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house with a three-car attached garage is constructed of steel beams, which allow for multiple sliding doors without posts, so the epic views remain unimpeded.
The home also has an office/studio, a large open concept living/ dining/kitchen space, and a three-sided fireplace with access from each of those three areas. Planned finishes include natural stone materials on floors, and bathroom walls of marble, granite, and quartzite. Yet to be decided are where white oak and walnut will be used on floors, ceilings, and kitchen cabinets.
Right: Big Art Building Corp. owner Mark Schwebel (Photo: Courtesy)
EL RETIRO 224 MAYNARD STREET, SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Solar array
High-efficiency climate controls and ceiling fans
Rainwater catchment system
Skylights for natural light
Interior mud plaster with straw and mica
Price: Not for sale
Lot Size: 0.11 acre
Heated Square Feet: 1,350
Total Square Feet: 1,350
ARCHITECT & DESIGNER: Homeowner John B. Hertz
LANDSCAPER: Yazdec Construction/owner
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Yazdec Construction is a full-service general contracting company with a consistent commitment to delivering high quality. The company is devoted to creating sustainable, efficient, and beautiful spaces. It is family owned and community driven. yazdec.com
El Retiro (The Retreat), the smallest house on the parade, is built on a subdivided infill lot in the historic Barrio Guadalupe neighborhood. Homeowner and award-winning architect John B. Hertz designed the home, which lies doors away from a property his family rented some 50 years ago when they first visited Santa Fe and began thinking of it as a place to return to.
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home evokes traditional architectural forms of Northern New Mexico through the motif of the parapet walls, which pay homage to the historic architecture along Guadalupe Avenue and the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. The home harmonizes these traditional forms with contemporary touches. It has 13-foot whitewashed ceilings, hand-mudded interior plastered walls, and natural concrete floors. The residence is built around a private, sun-lit patio bordered by a long south-facing portal. It maximizes interior space with pocket doors, many cabinets and closets for interior storage, and a combination heat pump washer/dryer. It is also a sustainable, net-zero home.
Right (left to right): The family behind Yazdec Construction — Martha, Mateen, Nadia, and Matt Declerck (Photo: Courtesy)
Unique entry in the 2024 Haciendas — A Parade of Homes
Price: Not for sale
Lot Size: 0.18 acre
Heated Square Feet: 2,800 over three structures
Total Square Feet: 3,250
DESIGNER: Zachary & Sons Homes
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Jennifer Ashton Interiors
STAGING: Metamorphosis Home Furnishings and Design
LANDSCAPER: Zachary & Sons Homes
ABOUT THE BUILDER
The family behind Zachary & Sons Homes has been building homes for six generations, so quality construction is in their blood. Zachary & Sons Homes innovatively captures the feel of Santa Fe while tailoring every project to fit the client’s unique vision. zacharyandsons.com
When Zachary & Sons Homes found this compound, it was in a wretched state. Using imagination and attention to detail, Aaron, Zachary, and Joshua Shultz revitalized this historic property — a one-of-a-kind entry in the 2024 Haciendas — A Parade of Homes. Where else can one explore a fully restored historic compound situated between Canyon Road and the Acequia Madre? See how you can live with every modern convenience just steps from worldfamous art galleries and restaurants.
This historic property won the Grand Prize for Remodeling Excellence and the New Mexico Heritage Award at the 2023 Santa Fe Home Expo and Remodel Show. The compound comprises three structures and a sweet courtyard that serves as its own sanctuary. With its renovation, Zachary & Sons Homes aimed to give polish to the houses, which were already imbued with timeless charm. The company applied buttery smooth plaster, installed fragrant split cedar latillas, and embedded salvaged handmade tiles above doors and windows and on multiple kiva fireplaces. Upgraded appliances, concrete radiant-heat floors, and new electrical and plumbing systems also brought this property back to life.
Right (left to right): Aaron, Zachary, and Joshua Shultz of Zachary & Sons Homes
(Photo: Courtesy)
IN THE TREES 1416 TESUQUE CREEK ROAD (SANTA FE SUMMIT), SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Whole house water filtration system
Whole house fire suppression system
Soaking tubs in both bathrooms
Five skylights
Three gas fireplaces
City water and sewer
Price: Not for sale
Lot Size: 0.5 acre
Heated Square Feet: 2,126
Total Square Feet: 2,823
DESIGNER: Claire Lange
CAD DRAWINGS: Mark Lopez, Moonlight Drafting Service
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Claire Lange
LANDSCAPER: Oscar’s Landscaping
ABOUT THE BUILDER
a licensed contractor since 2017.
Homeowner and real estate agent Claire Lange chose Jose Ortiz Construction to build her two-bedroom, 2.5-bath contemporary home because she had worked with him before on many client projects. The steep lot required extensive dirt removal and retaining wall construction before building could begin. The site captures dramatic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from the 8-foot living room windows and doors, and from both bedrooms. A twelve-foot beamed ceiling, concrete floors with radiant heat, and diamond plaster walls create a living environment of tranquility, beauty, and comfort.
Lange designed this peaceful home in the trees on one level, with comfortable seating areas, stainless steel appliances, a glass dining table, and a kitchen window view to a modern, 4-foot circular metal sculpture. Sculptural ceiling fans from La Luz add visual interest. White quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms plus white backsplashes and tile throughout create a calming, quiet e nvironment, complemented by original wall art.
Jose Ortiz Construction has been
The company specializes in remodels and new custom construction.
Right: Jose Ortiz (Photo: Courtesy)
Partially funded by the City of Santa Fe Arts & Culture Department, TOURISM Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, and the 1% Lodgers’ Tax.
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WATER AND FIRE 2945 ASPEN VIEW, SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Custom entry water feature Sunken bar
Custom double-sized fireplace
Custom theater/sound system
Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances
Thin-profile roofline with hidden gutter water capture system
LANDSCAPER: Zachary & Sons Homes design; Joaquin Marquez Landscape installation
ABOUT THE BUILDER
The family behind Zachary & Sons Homes has been building homes for six generations, so quality construction is in their blood. Zachary & Sons Homes innovatively captures the feel of Santa Fe while tailoring every project to fit the client’s unique vision. zacharyandsons.com
This custom contemporary home with four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a three-car garage is designed for entertaining. The drama begins with the approach to the house: a 14-foot-long reflective water feature designed by Zachary & Sons Homes and a massive front door with a gridded glass pattern welcome residents and guests.
Inside, every room makes a statement by showcasing Sangre de Cristo panoramas. The views continue through the living area into the sunken wet bar with its own ice maker, wine fridge, and marine blue book-matched granite bar top. Here, elevated seating offers unobstructed Santa Fe ski basin vistas.
The 40 speakers throughout the home, plus an audio theater system in the den, ensure that the party goes on, including in the backyard, where a custom fire table provides warmth and ambience year-round.
The home offers seamless green features, such as a thin-profile roofline, where hidden gutters shed water into steel portal posts and a water catchment system.
Right (left to right): Aaron, Zachary, and Joshua Shultz of Zachary & Sons Homes (Photo: Courtesy)
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URBANE LIVING, WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS 3113 VILLAGE DRIVE, SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Portal ceiling slot drain creates curtain of water during rainstorms
PV solar-supported, all-electric radiant heating and cooling
Live edge counter with Nakashima-inspired bronze inlay in guest bath
Painting studio with northern light and opera views
Fully pocketing sliding entry doors
Price: Not for sale
Heated Square Feet: 2,968
Total Square Feet: 4,184
DESIGNER: Stephen Beili, studio beili
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Smith Design
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Surroundings Studio
STRUCTURAL STEEL AND CUSTOM LIGHTING FABRICATION: Green Star Builders Inc.
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Through constant care and attention to detail, Green Star Builders creates innovative and unique homes that beautifully support modern life. The company believes beauty and pleasure belong in green design. greenstarsantafe.com
The Green Star Builders’ entry in this year’s Haciendas — A Parade of Homes resembles the company’s 2023 Grand Hacienda winner in several ways. It is another collaboration with designer Stephen Beili, it has an unassuming facade, and it is generously filled with impeccable details in steel and wood, with finishes that lean toward natural textures. However, this dwelling was created for homeowners with a very different building site and aesthetic, making it the essence of a custom home.
Overlooking dramatic vistas, this home has a bold urbane vibe. Visitors arrive in an intimate courtyard that opens into the main living area, revealing an attention-grabbing Sangre de Cristo panorama. Exotic dark wenge wood, black Caesarstone, and cerise cabinets set a suave and refined tone. The home is designed for elegant entertaining inside or outside on the partially sunken patio. The great room’s steel beams, stuccoed walls, cherry wood ceiling, and polished concrete floor extend outside, emphasizing the connection between the indoors and the outdoors.
Right (from top left): Karla Helland and Jesse Gries; Stephen Beili (Photos: By Anne Staveley)
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TESUQUE CONTEMPORARY 94 PASEO ENCANTADO N.E. (IN VISTA REDONDA), SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Separate guest house
Separate office/yoga studio
Sauna and swim spa
Double lavatories and vanities in primary bathroom
Two freestanding 10-foot-tall stone pillars at entry
Price: Not disclosed
Lot Size: 5 acres
Heated Square Feet: 4,800, plus 700-square-foot guest house and 200-square-foot office/yoga studio
Total Square Feet: 7,000
DESIGNER: Mark Schwebel, Big Art Building Corp.
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Inspired Living Design, Jeff Valdez and John Patterson
LANDSCAPER: Good Earth Landscaping
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Owner Mark Schwebel, a veteran in the industry with 40 years of experience building single-family homes, oversees Big Art Building Corp. Over the decades, Schwebel has built a wide variety of unique homes, honing his skills and growing his awareness of the possibilities of every project.
This custom three-bedroom, four-bathroom home also features a separate office/yoga studio and a separate 700-square-foot accessory dwelling for guests, as well as a two-car garage and a single-car garage set up as a workshop. Oriented toward massive mountain views to the north and east, the entry makes a statement with two 10-foot-tall stone pillars.
Built in a contemporary Pueblo style, the home features exposed steel beams, clean square lines, stained concrete floors, and extensive custom, live-edge walnut cabinets in the pantry, closets, and laundry room. The kitchen features a 5-foot-long sink with double faucets, a large island, a pot filler on the cooktop, and countertops made of St. Charles black granite. Adding to the list of luxurious amenities, the primary suite’s bathroom has a double rain shower head, double lavatories, and double vanities.
A sauna and swim spa, large rock walls, and water features, including an outdoor shower, make this home ideal for outdoor living.
Right: Big Art Building Corp. owner Mark Schwebel (Photo: Courtesy)
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LUISA’S HOUSE 84 NORTH SHINING SUN, SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Adobe and Rastra construction
Two large pastures with water rights on two acequias
Well and septic system
Mud plaster
Different wood ceilings in each room
Custom closets
Price: $4.5 million
Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Heated Square Feet: 5,683
Total Square Feet: 7,000
ARCHITECT: Lloyd and Associates
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Paula Roybal
LANDSCAPER: Roybal Enterprises Construction
ABOUT THE BUILDER
I.M. Roybal founded Roybal Enterprises General Contractors in 1958. Now run by his son Manuel Roybal Sr. and grandson Manuel Roybal Jr., the business specializes in residential construction, from infrastructure to home building and remodeling, throughout Northern New Mexico.
A Roybal family aunt owned the original 2,500-square-foot adobe from the 1800s that Roybal Enterprises General Contractors transformed into its Parade of Homes entry. The historic home formerly served as an inn and stagecoach stop between Santa Fe and Colorado. Today Luisa’s House has undergone a complete renovation and expansion. The traditional New Mexico–style structure is now more than double the original size. Interior walls are finished in natural mud plaster throughout the three bedrooms and five bathrooms. Energy-efficient features include three fireplaces and radiant heating and cooling systems. The home also has a two-car garage with EV charging outlets.
The adobe and Rastra construction showcases the home’s history and beauty. The original oak floors were repurposed into the ceiling of the added primary bedroom suite, where the bathroom features a walk-in shower with double shower heads, double vanities, custom mirrors, travertine counters, and an oversized jetted tub.
Hand-carved wooden doors; brick, wood, and tile floors; and a large kitchen with Thermador appliances, three sinks, an oversized refrigerator/freezer, and extensive travertine tile are among the high-end, sophisticated touches.
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HILLSIDE, SANTA FE
HOME FEATURES
Flexible floor plan with two living spaces
Trail leading from rooftop deck to the foothills of downtown Santa Fe
Two primary suites, one on each floor
Hand-troweled finish plaster
Price: Upon request
Lot Size: 0.04 acre
Heated Square Feet: 2,800
Total Square Feet: 2,800
DESIGNER: Coyote Development Group
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Coyote Development Group
ABOUT THE BUILDER
Spirit of design comes alive with Coyote Development Group, LLC, which is truly committed to bringing your dream home into reality. With its full-service team, Coyote is with you every step of the way, from thoughtful site development to custom design and execution. The company’s customer-first approach sets Coyote apart from the competition. coyotedevelopmentgroup.com
At this vibrant Eastside home, Pueblo revival and Spanish-influenced Northern New Mexico styles blend seamlessly. Artisan details abound in this four-bedroom home with two full baths and a 1 ¾ bath. These include art deco drawer pulls and handles and imported granite stone tubs. These details continue outside, where locally sourced coyote willow roof thatch and Mexican pendant lighting adorn the upper deck portal, creating a charming outdoor retreat.
The kitchen is a haven for culinary enthusiasts with its high-end appliances and stone countertops. Those who love entertaining will find plenty of spaces to do so here, from the interior courtyards to the rooftop Trex deck, which offers panoramic views.
The home also seamlessly integrates historic elements; original vigas and stonework complement modern amenities. Inspired by Native dwellings of Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Bandelier National Monument, the primary suite offers a tranquil sanctuary. Throughout the home, imported Canadian hardwood floors, handcarved interior doors, and tadelakt plaster in wet spaces showcase the residence’s craftsmanship.
Right (from left): Randall G-Scott, Lynn G-Scott, and Max Scott (Photo: Courtesy)
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