"My quest in Questa" a Questa Travel Page by kymbanm

Yes, Questa is a bit out of the way (even for New Mexico). But, being off the beaten track is exactly WHY we chose this location for our First EVER VT Artist's Retreat! Okay, it didn't hurt that we had connections at a local retreat center either :)

The town of Questa is small ... and like all small towns everyone knows one another and knows all the gossip. I learned A LOT about the folks of Questa by just chatting with locals as I wandered! I suspect they also learned a bit about me in the process.

This region of New Mexico is special ... and not 'little bus special'! There are little bits of art and creativity everywhere! From mother nature's gifts, and human interpretation, even one room cabins have artistic touches that stand out. When you ask folks about these artsy bits, the locals will tell you not only who did the artwork, but their family history and what they are up to these days :)

Spirituality is a huge part of exploring northern New Mexico. There is a magic in the air that permeates one's soul if one allows. Though hard to describe, this 'thing' is easy to experience ...all one needs to to relax, slow down, and open one's eyes to the region. This opens one's heart to feel the land, the air and then ... magic.

On the property at which we stayed there were bits of such magic for us to see, feel and touch. There was a sacred circle that had been used in the past for prayers and cermonials. The old sweatlodge, made of willows, was still standing near the firepit used to heat the rocks for ceremonials. Outside the entrance of the lodge, a pipe stand to hold sacred pipes.