La Joya Escondida: A Hidden Gem in Historic Santa Fe
When Lobaugh Properties set out to invest in a mountain home, Santa Fe was the clear choice.
Rich in culture, history and natural beauty, it’s a destination that offers something for everyone - from skiing and hiking to art galleries, world-class dining, and immersive cultural experiences.
La Joya Escondida, our 1940’s adobe luxury home, sits in the heart of Santa Fe’s historic district - just minutes from the Plaza, renowned restaurants, hiking trails, and Ski Santa Fe. It is a rare rental property in Santa Fe, one that you do not want to miss!
Santa Fe’s history dates back to as early as 1050! It was originally occupied by a number of Pueblo Indian Villages. The founding of Santa Fe today is attributed to Spanish conquistadors.
Spanish soldiers and officials fought to convert the Pueblo Indians of the region. The pueblosfought back to reclaim their land, however, in 1692 Don Diego de Vargas reconquered the region and claimed the capital city.
Santa Fe began to prosper and maintain an alliance with the Pueblo Indians. “The Mexican Period” began in 1821. It gained its independence from Spain, and Santa Fe became the capital of the province of Mexico. The Spanish policy of a closed empire ended, and Americans began to discover the region.
Fast forward to the Mexican American War, Stephen Watts Kearny raised the American flag over the historic Plaza (just minutes from where our house sits). Two years later Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ceding New Mexico and California to the United States. In 1851, the Saint Francis Cathedral on the Plaza began construction. The Saint Francis Cathedral is a historical landmark and is just a five minute walk from La Joya Escondida. New Mexico gained its statehood in 1912 and Santa Fe became the most significant historic city in the American West. The Old Santa Fe Association was established to maintain the history, culture, adobe structures, and major landmarks of the city.
La Joya Escondida “The Hidden Gem” - is just that. Not only does the house itself feel like history through its adobe structure and antique art and furniture, the house sits right in the middle of major historic events that took place. You can explore the mountains by skiing or hiking, while gaining a larger perspective on the culture that makes up our country today.
You’re not just visiting Santa Fe, you’re stepping into its story. Come experience where history and luxury meet at La Joya Excondida.