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Magically, the exterior still maintains the distinctive architectural flavor of the past while the interior shines with beautiful modern appointments, colors, treatments and finishes.

A handsome, covered front entry leads to an open-concept dining, living room and eat-in kitchen designed to create an easy flow between the central living space and the multiple outdoor rest and entertainment areas.

Like the interior of this home, these outdoor "rooms" have been fashioned to express elegant and spacious living. The light and expansiveness of the New Mexico sky seen from the portals and garden patios, is echoed interiorly with high ceilings, multiple skylights, lightly finished floors, and a straightforward marble fireplace.

A wall of windows and French doors look easily upon garden colorations to which the stone-gray walls, countertops, appliances and tatami-like sliding glass closet doors have been well coordinated. A master bedroom with ensuite bath and two additional guest bedrooms are an easy refrain to the core of the home exhibiting not only an economy of design, but a quiet sophistication.

Address: 920 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Price: $1,295,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1 full + 2 three/fourths

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Every August since 1922, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) has produced what has grown to be the largest and most prestigious juried Native art show in the world, and the largest cultural event in the southwest.

SWAIA guarantees that each artist adheres to strict production and material guidelines in every creation. As a result, you help to support an artist and his or her community and at the same time know that the value and appreciation of your art purchases are protected.

With a continued focus on quality and authenticity from over 220 U.S. Federally recognized tribes and First Nations’ Tribes in Canada, it is not unusual to see many multi-generational artistic families exhibiting their work together as the elder artists pass on the market experience to their younger family members.

Other Indian Market events include an Awards Ceremony and Live Auction Gala, a Native American clothing contest, Native Cinema Showcase, and performances of indigenous music, dance, and storytelling.

A hat, umbrella, and sunscreen are essential for this unique weekend-long outdoor market and cultural celebration that could bring a combination of intense high-altitude sunshine and an occasional southern Rocky Mountain cloudburst.

The 2018 market dates are Saturday, August 18th, and Sunday, August 19th. Please visit the SWAIA website for information on all of the interesting market events offered which begin on Tuesday, August 14th.

Neil D. Lyon is the exclusive agent representing the Santa Fe, New Mexico real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Internationally known for introducing new operas as well as the standard operatic repertoire, the Santa Fe Opera has staged 43 American premieres and 15 world premieres. Since its inception, the opera’s goal has been to give American singers the opportunity to learn and perform new roles along with the time for rehearsal and preparation during the five-opera summer festival season.

Patrons of the opera usually arrive up to three hours before the performances dressed to the nines for the traditional gourmet tailgate picnics -- sipping champagne and nibbling on delectable foods while taking in the spectacular views with friends, family and fellow patrons.  A summer thunderstorm is always possible but only adds to the unique experience of this incredible venue and the mystery and magic of each performance.

Located above the quaint village of Tesuque about 8 miles north of downtown Santa Fe, performances run from July through August each summer and also offer an hour-long behind the scenes backstage tour from late May through August.

For information on this year’s performance schedule or to purchase tickets, please visit their website: www.santafeopera.org

Neil D. Lyon is the exclusive agent representing the Santa Fe, New Mexico real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Bold rock walls line the driveway that leads to a gated and enclosed entry courtyard, accessed through handsome antique doors, opening to a landscaped patio featuring a fireplace and entry water feature.

From the main entrance, the home opens to a kiva-style dining room and a grand living room anchored by a deep east-facing portal, providing imposing mountain views from the inside and out.

A chef's kitchen has been designed to form the heart of the home and features a central island, wine cooler, high-end appliances, coved ceilings and custom cabinetry with a panty. Directly off the kitchen is a den or media room. One end of the home is comprised of a master suite, with an incredible spa-bathroom, which is privately accessed through the charming master sitting room.

The other side of the residence offers another ensuite bedroom that makes each place of rest a personal sanctuary. A third bedroom and bathroom are located down a separate and private hallway. Plaster walls, tumbled brick floors, 11 fireplaces and high ceilings with skylights make for a light-filled, spacious and elegant living environment. A separate 967-square-foot, 1-bedroom, 1-bath casita is built to the same standards is also included.

Address:  1115 Calle Conejo, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Price: $1,975,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.5

View the listing here.

For more information contact Neil D. Lyon at 505-660-8600 or neil@neillyon.com

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A wisteria-covered front portal forms a rich canopy to an entrance that leads to a stunning, light-filled living and dining room with gorgeous plaster walls, a wood-burning kiva fireplace and tinted concrete floors.

The master suite, secluded in its own main floor wing, is near the formal living areas and, like them, is flooded with light from over-sized windows and impressive glass doors that flow into a spacious covered rear portal.Handsome beam and decked ceilings, another kiva fireplace, a spacious master bath with adjoining private fitness room, are all smartly designed into the master suite to provide ultimate comfort and convenience.

On the second landing is a well-appointed, open-concept kitchen featuring Bosch and Viking appliances, an eat-in counter, wide plank wood floors, butler's pantry and utility room.

The family room/den flows easily off the kitchen and transitions into an outdoor living space outfitted with a built-in banco, wood-burning kiva fireplace and customized barbeque. Two guest suites with a shared bath are privately located on the main level next to a commodious playroom/studio/office with adjoining full bath. Sequestered downstairs is a guest suite with separate entrance, sitting room, kitchenette and sauna.

Address: 1569 Cerro Gordo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Price: $2,200,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 5

View the listing here.

For more information contact Neil D. Lyon at 505-660-8600 or neil@neillyon.com

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The Santa Fe Market Update is distributed in several ways: it is emailed to nearly 1,000 brokers including 120 local SIR brokers and all other brokers who are members of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors; it is posted on our Santa Fe website and our international website, SothebysHomes.com; and SIR also posts each new Market Update on our Santa Fe Facebook page which has over 700 followers. Since that post can be sent to “Friends” by other Facebook users, the amount of exposure is increased dramatically by subsequent reposts.

The Neil Lyon Group always customizes each issue to feature the listings and purchases it has transacted during the time frame of that report. The Neil Lyon Group’s Market Update is distributed to our highly-curated email list, made up of hundreds of key clients developed over two decades and a large group of highly experienced and productive real estate agents and brokers from primarily around the US. In total, nearly 700 highly vetted and qualified contacts receive the Neil Lyon Group Market Updates.

The 2018 First Quarter report shows Santa Fe’s real estate market continued to move at a robust and healthy pace. According to the Santa Fe Association of Realtors MLS, total residential sales of single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums rose by 16% as compared to the same period last year. Median prices of residential sales rose by 7% while the average selling price rose by 5% to $422K.

The first quarter also resulted in a significant decrease in days on market in all price categories, except for homes priced from $2M and above. Inventories of existing residential housing decreased to their lowest level in the last three years in all price categories, except for homes priced from $2M and above, which remained relatively flat.

As always, our goal in sharing this data is to create a better understanding of the trends affecting our unique housing market. If you have any questions about the Santa Fe market, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

View the complete report here.

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The entertaining-friendly interior defers to the magnificence of its surroundings with straightforward, easy accents, and simple, rustic design elements.

A cook-friendly kitchen with a commercial-size gas stovetop and Sub-Zero refrigerator is situated next to the central living and dining rooms all of which flow easily into the compelling outside patio area.

A split floor plan creates separate sanctuaries for its residents by placing the master bedroom suite with two full baths at one end of the house and three inviting bedrooms with a shared bath at the opposite end.

Vigas, square beams and decking on the ceilings, hardwood and Saltillo tile floors, and a wood-burning kiva fireplace add to the informal, relaxed yet intimate atmosphere of the home.

Adjoining the master suite is a heated lap pool and pool house.

An extensive front patio offers not only a dramatic stage for absorbing the views but also an expansive entertainment arena. A host of mature Pinon trees, walled courtyards, and numerous flagstone pathways surround the home and echo the engaging quiet and tranquility of the location.

Address: 946 Cerro De La Paz, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Price: $1,175,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

View the listing here.

For more information contact Neil D. Lyon at 505-660-8600 or neil@neillyon.com

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Back in July 2004, 61 master folk artists ventured to this high-desert city at the foot of the Rocky Mountains to share in a then-untested proposition that creativity, prosperity, and community well-being could be realized through the art of the handmade.

This July, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market and that proposition marks 15 years of art and impact as 162 master artists from 53 countries gather in Santa Fe to create what has become the largest, most diverse, folk art market in the world.

Collectively, these artists’ eye-dazzling forms, textures and designs in textiles, jewelry, beadwork, basketry, sculpture, ceramics, rugs, metalwork, clothing, home accessories and more, blur borders in colorful displays of culture dignity, beauty, and hope.

Our folk art market was voted Best Art Festival by USA TODAY’S 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards. As its popularity has grown, the Market’s belief in the power of these artists as cultural ambassadors who provide common ground in an increasingly polarized world has been validated. The Market’s success has sparked an international folk art movement here in Santa Fe that resonates throughout the global creative economy as consumers embrace and support the art of the handmade and the artisan sector.

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They became a part of the culture and soul of Zambia by donating the funds necessary for a daily second meal for the students at the Twabuka Primary School. By piggybacking on the efforts of a group from Italy that started funding lunches in 2015, the students now have a more nutritious lunch with protein and vegetables and now a daily breakfast as well. Plus, another cook’s job was created with the new funds. Offering students two healthy daily meals that they can count on does more than just cure rumbling stomachs—it increases attendance, promotes great focus and learning and makes for a healthier community.

Below is an interview conducted by OutsideGo, the safari planning company that organized the Lyon/Greenfield adventure.

Outside Go: What inspired the trip?

Cindy: I’ve always wanted to go to Africa. Our last name is Lyon and I’m a Leo, and so I love the big kitties. I was turning 60 and Neil asked what I wanted to do for my birthday. I said I wanted to go see cats, and he said “you want to go to the zoo?” “No, I want to go to Africa!” That’s how innocently this trip started.

Neil: We saw lions, cheetahs, a leopard with her protected cubs. Hundreds of giraffes, hundreds of zebras, a million impalas, and a hundred elephants in one sitting as they crossed right in front of us on a dirt road. We walked with the white rhinos. It was an incredible trip.

Cindy: We knew we would get excited about and love to see the wildlife, but we didn’t know in advance how much we would love the African people. At each camp you visit on safari, the guides have their work cut out for them. By the time we were at our third camp we had seen a lot of things. Our guide asked us what we still wanted to see, and the one thing was a leopard. He was determined that he was going to find us a leopard. It took him a couple of days–10 hours of tracking to be exact–and he found one. He was so determined.

O: Tell us about your visit to the Twabuka School in Zambia.

N: We went there with a suitcase full of school supplies and solar lights. We were going to Twabuka School to drop it off on what was scheduled to be a 15-minute visit, but we had no expectation that we would do anything beyond that.

C: One of the things that was really impactful when we went to the school was that as we drove into the school all these little children just ran joyfully along the vehicle smiling and saying "thank you for come see us!" There was no sense of entitlement, there was just joy and gratitude.

N: They were the sweetest greeters you could ever have. It was so wonderful. That set the tone for how we felt when we got to the school a few minutes later. There was definitely no grand plan to doing anything other than deliver the school supplies but we were so inspired by the kids and teachers we met. The need was so great and we knew that for a totally manageable amount of money we could really change things. We found out that there was an Italian musician named Federico Spinucci that had started funding one meal a day at Twabuka (which we were told was the one meal that many of these kids got on any particular day), and so we talked to one of the people we met at the school. I said I’d like to be in touch with this musician guy, who is in fact an attorney based in Rome. Largely because of my interactions with Federico and knowing that he had vetted the situation and had been providing funds for three years, that gave us the confidence to say let’s just do it.

That morning we had gone to Victoria Falls and then on a bush walk with white rhinos and two park rangers. Just imagine the contrast, going to this school and having these beautiful kids chasing our vehicle and welcoming us. On our way back to Toka Leya (the safari camp), what started as a couple of elephants walking in front of our car ended up being so many that we lost count at a 100. Some of them were mere feet in front of the vehicle.

C: That was our first day of the trip.

O: So you decided to donate a second meal a day to every student–over 300 total–for the next three years. Tell us more about what this commitment means.

C: While we were visiting we learned that the woman who started the school had at first had trouble getting children to attend. But once they started providing food, attendance went way up because the kids could eat (which they might not have at home). And the product of that, partly because of education and partly because the kids were at school, was the AIDS rate in the village went way down. The impact of education is huge here.

N: You could also tell by our interactions at the school that many Americans and Europeans had visited this school and said that they’d help, but that very few had really followed through. I could sense that even with Federico, and that he couldn’t be sure that we were really going to commit. I told him on one of our Skype calls that while I’m sure most didn’t follow through, we were going to. Once all realized we were serious about helping, everyone’s gratitude went through the roof.

C: That’s why we made the commitment to provide the second meal for three years.

O: Have you always given back like this?

N: We have always supported local non-profits in Santa Fe that have focused on underserved kids, and in some cases rescue animals. I’m with Sotheby’s International Realty and last year while we were at an international conference, one of the speakers we heard was one of the founders of a non-profit called New Story. New Story builds houses in third-world countries where they have tremendous housing problems. They don’t just go build a house—they work with local governments and local contractors to buy land and create neighborhoods and villages. This 20-minute talk inspired Cindy and me to buy a home for a family, who we later learned lived in Aquas Calientes, Mexico, with our business partner at Sotheby’s International Realty. We felt so good about it, I’m sure it had an impact on us when we went to Zambia.

O: How can our readers help the kids at Twabuka School?

N: It would be great if we could generate the funds for a 5 or 10-year commitment, or double the amount of money we are sending now to provide things like solar panels for electricity for the school. It's such a manageable amount of money that you can literally change someone’s life in a day. Why wouldn’t we want to do that?

For more information contact Neil D. Lyon at 505-660-8600 or neil@neillyon.com

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Offering a regal introduction are a stone-lined drive and an impressive motor court with a masterful blend of Spanish tiles, natural stone, and antique wood and wrought iron.

The captivating three-bedroom residence is centered around a colonnaded atrium that features a reflecting pool and an Italian stone sculpture and can be accessed from the public spaces, including the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room.

The home’s well-considered design minimizes hallways and maximizes beauty and utility. Each room is distinctive, beautifully detailed, and highlighted by a unique ceiling design; and every material was carefully chosen. Views are captivating from spaces inside and out.

Address: 101 Tano Norte, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Price: $3,995,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 4

View the listing here.

For more information contact Neil D. Lyon at 505-660-8600 or neil@neillyon.com

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