Outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas will makes its debut in New Mexico with the planned opening of a 45-unit property near Santa Fe in April.
Under Canvas Santa Fe will be located on 640 acres of high desert about 30 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza and adjacent to the Galisteo Basin Preserve. The property—which is the Denver, Colo.-based company’s 18th location—will operate seasonally from April through October at an elevation of 6,321 feet.
“Santa Fe is one of the great American destinations, a place where art, culture and cuisine are deeply connected to the landscape,” Noah Brodsky, CEO of Under Canvas, said in a statement. “We’re excited to bring our signature outdoor experience to New Mexico and create a new way for guests to experience this remarkable region.”
The Santa Fe camp will have 45 canvas tents, with temperature-controlled, hard-sided cabins planned for a later date. The cabins will mark a new accommodation type for Under Canvas. Tent categories will include Deluxe, Stargazer and Suites, with select accommodations offering adjacent kids tents and two-tent suites with adjoining decks.
Each tent will include a private deck, en-suite bathroom, king-size bed, wood-burning stove and in-tent cooling. The property’s design will incorporate woods, wrought iron, earth- and clay-toned textiles and work from local artisans.
The property will have seasonal café-style dining and programming including live music, yoga, family activities and nightly s’mores. Guest Experience Coordinators are on hand to assist with outdoor and cultural activities, including hiking, rafting and visits to Santa Fe galleries and historic sites. The property also will have onsite hiking and biking trails, collaborations with local artists and saunas.
Under Canvas Santa Fe will include a 1,885-square-foot event tent and a 1,605-sq.-foot open-air deck. The event space will accommodate up to 80 guests for seated events and approximately 130 for receptions. A full-property buyout will include all 45 tents and accommodate up to 130 guests. Onsite catering will be available for groups.
The property will be designed with DarkSky International principles and standards in mind, including outdoor lighting intended to minimize its impact on the surrounding environment. Other elements of the company’s environmental approach include minimal land disturbance, recycled and durable furnishings, pull-chain showers, low-flow toilets and rechargeable battery packs.