Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, N.M., is in the middle of a multimillion-dollar revitalization, the first in the resort’s history. Beyond updating all guestrooms and suites, the resort will get sustainability-focused landscaping.
The revitalization of the property’s 65 casitas, slated for completion in the spring, will be conducted in three phases while the property remains open. The upgrades are being led by Langlois Design, a boutique firm that is focused on sustainability and socially responsible design work. The company is working to balance the resort’s Southwestern style with a modern aesthetic.
Evoking the landscapes of New Mexico, the new pueblo-inspired design blends modern elements with the area’s heritage. All rooms will get new custom-made furniture, technology, lighting, paint, window treatments and artwork.
The new color palette—with notes of coral and rust—is reminiscent of the surrounding landscapes. Punctuating the palette are tints of copper, paying homage to New Mexico’s standing as one of the top copper producers in the country. The topographical approach extends to the decor with an area rug capturing the essence of the city’s scenery.
In each room, bespoke materials nod to the Indigenous culture with horse-hair pottery by artist Linda Concho of Kachina Country USA, where Indigenous artists make pueblo pottery in a manner almost identical to the method developed during the Classic Pueblo Period of approximately 1050-1300 CE.
Outdoor patios will get custom teak furnishings and new fabrics, including artisan throw blankets from Tribe + True, crafted on a traditional wooden pedal loom.
“Since first opening in 2008, Rancho Encantado has been steeped in the rich history of Santa Fe,” Bixente Pery, general manager of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, said in a statement. “Debuting our first revitalized room design with the modern luxury Four Seasons is known for, while still honoring the vibrant spirit of the Southwest, will make for an even more enchanting retreat for our guests.”
New Landscaping
The property also completed a yearlong, five-phased landscape redesign this winter to emphasize the region's natural aesthetic and culture with a focus on sustainability. The landscape was redesigned by VITA Inc.
The revitalized landscape reduces irrigation needs and conserves water resources by replacing spray-irrigated grass with Mexican feather grass in select areas. Rainwater harvesting, composting and organic gardening practices have also been incorporated to align with the resort’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
A new selection of plants and trees, such as Russian sage with its bright colors and soothing aroma, provide a visual and sensory bridge. Local flora, including the distinctive yucca and piñon pine, have been integrated into the landscape to instill a connection with the environment. New fire pit terraces are available throughout the property with natural stone selected to harmonize with the resort's design theme.
“My goal with Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe was to design a space that is not just modern and simplified, but also reverent to the local culture and unreal beauty of New Mexico,” said Nicole Surget, interior designer and owner of Langlois Design. “The new look offers an elevated experience that is both timeless and captivating with a serene ambiance.”
The resort has an adventure center, a full-service spa and the Terra signature restaurant.