Last year on this date I was on my way to Quilt National in Athens, Ohio. It was a great Road Trip and I plan to revisit it with pictures this week. A high point was the discovery of La Posada hotel in Winslow, AZ. www.laposada.org It is the remaining hotel from the years of the Santa Fe Railroad years and refurbishment continues. A step back into an earlier time and way of travel. The Amtrak trains stop at the back gate, offering easy access to the vintage hotel with a nice restaurant, gift shop, public spaces and, of course, elegant lodging from yesteryear. I parked my car in the front parking lot and strolled through the gardens and all the other spaces open to the public.
Just through the entry gate is a Bactrian camel.
A very handsome guy, but, I suppose, he will eventually rust away, even in the dry Arizona climate.
I even like the shadows from the entry gate.
A little further along the path there is a metal donkey.
And even further along is the entrance to the Inn - build in 1930.
A pathway off to another garden area.
Many of the plants are native to the area.
Great corn stalk gate.
In one of the lounge areas I met this lady with her pet lop eared rabbit. He wears a harness and lease - just like Corky!
This is one of the original chandeliers hanging near the check in desk. Notice the native American rug on the wall. An extra nice piece for sale in the gift shop.
Here is another rug for sale - it is a Wide Ruins pattern from a Navajo weaver. Nice and about $1300.
Directly through the public area of the Inn and out the back door are the train tracks and the Amtrak stop. I'd love to take the train and stay a few days at the Inn, but there isn't really anything else to see or do in Winslow.
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2 comments:
Love the sculptures!
You can see Stand on the Corner of Winslow Arizona, go swimming down at McHood Park or continue downstream in a kayak or canoe, you can drive up to Homolovi State Park to see ruins, go to the Hopi Mesas, see petroglyphs at Rock Art Ranch...
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