There is a lot do in and around town with just as much to offer out side of the immediate city limits. Just north of Santa Fe is a quiet little village of Tesuque, which is home to one of the coolest sculpture gardens in the area, Shidoni.
Shidoni, a bronze art foundry, sculpture garden and gallery, is situated along the Rio Tesuque on a former apple orchard. Visitors have the opportunity to watch 2000-degree molten bronze being poured into ceramic shell molds, stroll around the sculpture garden and visit the gallery, which represents 100 different sculptors from all over the country. “Shidoni” is a Navajo word used as a greeting to a friend. If you are an artist in need of the finest foundry services available, a collector in search of quality art, or you want to learn about the process involved in the creation of major works of art.
En route to Shidoni there is a highly popular restaurant/market that has everything for you to pack a great lunch. The Tesuque Village Market is a full service deli, restaurant and grocery store all in one. Hosting the finest foods available, you will find everything you need to make this afternoon picnic memorable.
