Honoring Natalie Goldberg and Her Two Newly Released Books

Taos honors writer Natalie Goldberg this weekend. Friday afternoon, in recognition of her far-reaching influence on the creative arts in Taos, Mayor Dan Barrone will declare February 19 2016 “Natalie Goldberg Day.”

For the occasion Natalie will read from two of her newly released books. On Saturday the Mabel Dodge Luhan House will host two events sponsored by SOMOS (the Society of the Muse in the Southwest). In the morning long-standing writing students and friends will present stories and anecdotes on how Writing Down the Bones affected them. In the afternoon Natalie will teach a workshop (advance registration required).

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New Year’s launch: 2016 at Mabel’s

Reviewing the launch of 2016 at Mabel’s, happenings from 2015 inform the New Year–it’s chock full of Mabel news and events. We’re excited.

2016 will feature the long-planned Mabel and Company exhibition opening in Taos. Partnering with the Harwood Museum of Art, the Mabel Dodge Luhan House is offering lodging for two special weekends.

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Happy New Year – recipes from Mabel’s

We’ve had a full house over the holidays. This morning I enjoyed conversations and sharing in celebrations. I delighted in seeing guests seated around coffee tables, chatting with each other in the warmth of adobe fireplaces.

In the spirit of the holidays, and in homage to hospitality served up by our kitchen elves, I’m sharing two of my favorite breakfast recipes from our booklet, Mabel’s Kitchen.

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Mabel Dodge Luhan House: Part Two, the Hopper era

Number two of a four-part serial on the history of the Mabel Dodge Luhan House. Beginning with Mabel, this overview profiles each of the successive owners and their accomplishments.

“Los Gallos” interim: 1962-1970
 
Dennis Hopper and the “Mud Palace”: 1970-1978

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