Renaissance of Santa Fe NM

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Today Tic and I are going to the Renaissance Fair in Santa Fe. The fair was held at the El Rancho de las Golondrinas .

Below are a few pictures of people in costume.

 Blacksmith making his wares.

The El Rancho de las Golondrinas is now a living history museum and had docents at several of the buildings during this festival.

Above and below are the building used as a church. It was never officially a church, but was used that way.

Above was the docent inside the church and below is a special tapestry made in the 1800's.

Below are a few pictures of only one of the 3 grist mills on this ranch. They are all still functioning and producing flour.

The next 3 pictures are of the competitors in a jousting competition.

 This talented young lady was making beautiful music!!

 Woodland nymph in the "fairy land" area. 

 Some people really deck themselves out for these events.

 There was even a mermaid at the water's edge near one of the grist mills.

Above and below is another of the grist mills we saw.

Below we are walking behind the mill shown above and headed for more of the old ranch area. 

The next several pictures cabins from the area that were moved to this ranch museum.

 This was a very small chapel sitting on a hill overlooking the ranch and festivities as seen below.

Above is a hunter's cabin and below was the room inside.

 This is an actual mission on the grounds. Gorgeous views from there also.

 Back in the renaissance area we saw this young lady doing acrobatics on these long pieces of fabric. It was beautiful and amazing to watch. Sorry we can't post videos on the blog.

 An old stable and blacksmith shop that were part of the ranch.

Even the queen had to walk her dog. All in all the day was very interesting.  We enjoyed El Rancho de las Golondrians as much or more than the festival.  Another good day!