Reviews of El Rancho de las Golondrinas (Winery)

Jeremy Prewitt

Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the ranch and the buildings that have been moved there. It's a really unique piece of living history, anyone in the Santa Fe area should visit. You won't be disappointed.

Nancy French

We have visited in summer. It is very nice.

Katheran williams

Lavender fest. Was cute and fun!

Renee Coblentz

This SPRING FLING of CSV was actually a lot of fun!!

Alex Pabon

We went to the Harvest Festival and it was a great day. Kids love the animals and the hay rides.

Tori Valencia

This place is an example of traditional NM beauty. We were there on a cool day. Love it here, can't wait to return!

Dave Harlan

I'm truly amazed by how many people don't even realize this place exists. I've come here a few times for the Renaissance Faire they host annually and it's a beautiful and immersive property. I haven't been there for any of the living history events it was built for, but you can definitely tell that it would be very impressive with all the old building and attention to detail in every aspect of the grounds. This place is definitely a must-see!

Sandra Pruitt

Awesome experience just wished their was more food choices. Loved the step back in time. Great family fun.

Kymberly Goff

If you're looking for something family and budget friendly, this is the place. They host great events all year long and there is plenty of places for little ones to explore. As a teacher, I appreciate the educational aspect of this place as well. The staff is always kind and knowledgeable. We are frequent visitors.

Alvin Jiron

Great family entertainment. Every event is special in it's own way highly recommend to become a member.

Tia Roybal

It was beautiful!! Had so much fun at the ren faire but its been so educational and interesting each time I've gone. An experience to take the family to. But be prepared for HEAT and WALKING!!

David Frenton

Well kept grounds. Friendly staff

juan amaya

Nice time... And awesome events, recommend the food. Just needs more seating when enjoying food.

Cole Rehbein

This museum is excellent. I visited by myself today and, fortunately for me, it was not very busy and I hardly ran into other visitors. The number of volunteer docents they had present seemed to match that expectation, but for a Wednesday it was just right. I had a good connection with every docent I spoke with (I interacted with seven of them) and was able to learn a lot about the property itself and the history of the state. I could have run out the whole day speaking with each one and it was hard not to, which is what this five star rating is truly for. The people were excellent. The one thing which I’ll concede to the 1 star comment below is that there was little “living” going on, much of what I learned was through verbal interpretation. But otherwise, that other comment sucks! The people running this and taking care of it deserve your patronage just for keeping the historic buildings open on well-kept beautiful land. I enjoyed being in the space for its own sake. Anyway— The buildings are well-equipped with antique items that are accurate for the intended period and it did feel lived in. I was really glad to go and will go back again, especially during the upcoming harvest festival when it’s really supposed to pop off. Thanks to everyone there.

jezreel bassett

Excellent historical site and museum! Knowledgeable staff! It was so interesting to walk in the footsteps of the past! We went for a wine festival, which is a nice change of pace from the typical festival. I highly suggest it. Bring walking shoes and water.

Ivy Rose

One of my fave places in this area of NM. Festivals here are a blast and beautiful.

Rich Crowther

This is a great place for family visits. The events they have during the year are always entertaining & have something for all ages. We especially love the annual Renaissance Fair with all the activities & entertainers!

cliff luckie

Went for the Renaissance Faire. Best Faire around. Saw lots of fun costumes. Great place to learn about NM history.

DesertPawsNM AnimalRescue

Great place to spend an afternoon especially with kids! Historical, interesting and summertime full with great festivals!

Angelika & Dennis Chappell

THis is a premier living history park. 400 acres, anchored by a 17th century reconstructed adobe hacienda. There is a beautiful overshot grist mill, fields of crops, an 18th-19th century village, vineyard and other features. THe Rancho presents several really pleasant festivals and events every year during its open season May through Sept.

Jacob McGee

Had a great time here a real learning experience

Jim Seavey

We liked it enough to go back. Lots of stuff to do.

Adrianna Anderson

I always have a fun time with my kids here, no matter the event.

Taylor

This place is amazing. There is so much to see and do! I would plan on giving yourself several hours to see it all. This place is steeped in history and is a super fun way to experience said history. My four kids love coming here and we make sure to at least once every year. The festivals are especially fun.

Janis Colonell

I was so excited to visit this beautiful Rancho. We were immediately welcomed inside with smiles and suggestions as to what to be looking forward to on our journey. Incredible trees and a light, cool breeze. The History of the circa 1800's of dying wools and shearing sheep to tanning hides. A working flour mill using the same running stream is demonstrated by one of many volunteers on each exhibit. A stage with little girls dancing in beautiful dresses of the culture. We walked over to a patio with picnic tables and ordered a fantastic lunch. This beautiful adventure is a perfect place to spend the day.

G Paul Payton

Our final site visit in Santa Fe and in our top 3 for 7 day trip. Exhibits with docent guides provided an outstanding overview of Spanish, Mexican, New Mexican and Pueblo history and culture. Allow a half day, dress comfortably with good walking shoes, and enjoy a walk through history.

Dan Bodelson

A great spot anytime they have something going on. A step back in time, which we all can use time to time. A wonderful living museum. Go loose yourself in the past. Take a child and watch them learn and smile.

Jose Valdez

Experienced a very pleasant day wandering amongst a crowd of knights and kings. The vendors were also very pleasant and had an array of goods to sell.

Tai Ayers

For a simple visit or one of the events, an enjoyable place to experience.

Elizabeth Franco

We love the renaissance fear

Leroy Savoie

VERY DISAPPOINTING VISIT! The pictures on the website imply that there would be many individuals dressed and working at the ranch in costumes that date back to the 1700's and 1800's. As an example, we had expected to see individuals baking bread and making tortillas. This was not the case during our Friday visit...there was no one there. We were told that we should have come on Thursday if we wanted to experience that. Their website DOES NOT MENTION this whatsoever! The visit to this ranch was to be the centerpiece of my Minnesota family's vacation....our day was ruined! This place needs to either close down or get more professionals running the operation.

Abby Richmond

Love the location and activities! Great for lovers of history and traditional arts!

E. Bing

Very fun Renaissance Festival that is family friendly

Rebecca McNamee

Fun place. Learned alot!

April Tarrance

This living museum is an important and interesting part of Santa Fe history. Our children have always loved visiting here. We go several times each summer. We are so very disappointed that they don't have the Civil War days anymore. That was our favorite and we looked forward to May every year. There are a lot of other events throughout the year though. I love the knowledge that the volunteers share with guests. It never gets old.

Bonnie Esparza

What a neat place to visit from the past and they have a great little gift shop.

Pat Paiz

Once again we went for the 2029 Renaissance Fair. A l.j ways wonderful. And the grounds are wonderf

Wesley J. Landaker

We visit here every year for the Renaissance Fair, but this is a beautiful place to visit an learn and experience New Mexico history any time they're open. Bring a picnic and plan to spend at least a few lazy hours exploring the grounds.

Kirk Mackie

Living history museum, a wonderful adventure through time.

Joseph Raczynski

Here after hours for a wedding. Very cool space to have special engagements. Lots of well done buildings covering the history of the area. Always feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @joerazz

Bryce Provance

This is really an amazing place where you and your family can fully immerse yourself in the whole of New Mexican history. This is honestly a must see if you are going to spend any time in New Mexico

Jessica Purdy

Great historical property. On weekends there are usually preformers and historical actors demonstrating how things were. Around noon the bread is usually being served fresh at the horno. During the year there are many festivals that are put on. The Children Festival and the Fiber Arts Festival is two of my family's favorites. There are lots of activities and hands on learning. The kids can learn to make tortillas from scratch and how to cook them. My daughter was so proud that she could make food like grandma.

steve cell

This is an excellent facility. Festivals throughout the year. Civil War reenactments. Food, wine and dance. Fun, entertainment, education and good times.

Kate Beran

We attended during wine festival. Entrance fee more expensive, but also this meant that all docents/actors were present. They did a great job, very well informed, the school teacher, shop keeper and wool spinners were especially good with kids. Mill runners were super informative.

Louise Martinez

Always have an amazing time regardless of the event that I attend. Wine festival, Renaissance fair, etc

Genny Walker

We had a great time on our field trip today. There were many exciting and interactive activites for the kids to do. The weather was perfect today, adding to the beauty.

Crazy Crafters

Love it there every time we go! Renaissance Festival was wonderful!

Mira Thompkins

Fabulous venue. Our 6 year old loves it especially the tortilla making

Doug

Multi acre living museum with wide variety of events

Mitalia Feliciano

Your guide was informative and knowledgeable.

Marina Ivanova

Nothing to see. Don't waste your time

Jay Runner

This was amazing! Must do in Santa Fe! Better than everything else we did while visiting. You never know what to expect with a free attraction, but this was incredible. Got there at 10 and poked around the gift shop until free tour at 1030. Talked about the history of the Santa Fe trail, and how life was for an 18th and 19th century resident. Learned a lot about construction, trade, defense, and travel across a variety of years. Had artifacts and setup to show the evolution of technology and methods, and demonstrations of weaving and other pioneer tasks. After tour, we walked the grounds and saw a couple of mills, blacksmith shop, and a small village. They said they were short staffed the day we were there, but it didn't show. They had a lavender festival the previous day, and were preparing for a wine festival the next week... Great space for events for sure

Cheri Lopez

Awesome place to explore. The wine festival was fun. They food at their cafe was delicious and very reasonably priced.

sankar g

Wonderful Experience. What made the experience great was probably the tour which we were lucky to be just in time for. Our tour guide Jim walked us through different parts of the Ranch and almost made everything come alive. The Ranch itself had an exceptionally peaceful and quiet ambiance. Overall highly recommended to take the tour and then walk around the Ranch.

Linda Evans

What an interesting guide we had. I sure am glad I live in these modern times. This is the place every school kid should visit with a docent. Wear comfortable walking shoes because there sure is a lot to see. We could have spent twice as much time here.

Richard Blount

Really enjoyed this living museum. Good walking paths and knowledgeable docents. Plus fun activities

william mcclure

This place is beautiful and special. It hosts a variety of functions as an events location, but also serves as a "Living Museum", showcasing the past and current land owners nationalities and homeland knowledge of farming, construction and customs.

Benjamin Fitts

Gorgeous historic experience near Santa Fe - we love coming here. Make sure to bring the kids!

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Perfect day for a family learning experience . Iv been here as a kid and is good place to bring the kids to learn teach them young .

Judi Haines

Beautiful location. Authentic history museum. Loved it.

Rudy Herrera

This is a great place with a wagon ride, smashing berries barefoot & many other fun things to do. They teach you how to make tortillas also...

Diana Tipton

We had a great time with dear friends today. The weather was perfect! Loved the art work and artisan crafts and all things New Mexico

Salomon Garcia

It was real interesting there and there is a lot of history in New Mexico

Dylan Kendall

Excellent historical heritage

Irma Gonzalez

This place it's so big I think 3 mile, if you are planning to go, wear an old comfortable shoes, it's to much area to walk, as well all locations are a bit far, so bring a water bottle. Price are 5 per person

Ralph Bower

It's a very amazing and magical place.

Carolyn Davis

Fabulous. A wonderful heritage ranch/farm/community. Allow plenty of time to walk the 200+ acres and chat with the volunteers in period costume who are actually performing the activities/tasks from times gone by. All were engaging...especially enjoyed the tinsmith.

Patty Tafoya

Thank you to the volunteers and other staff committed to preserving NM history. Beautiful day, lots of walking, pack a lunch.

Trudy Dean

My family & I love this place! So much to do when attending during festivals.Take a walk into history while enjoying the museum among the cottonwoods. Hands on demonstrations learn how to make your very own corn doll, roll out a tortilla & so much more. El Rancho De Las Golondrinas (the ranch of the swollows) welcomes family functions as well. Very informative and friendly. Thank you for accommodating our family during our visits Amy! Trudy Dean

Tina Aranda

Beautiful and peaceful scenery. Everyone super friendly and welcoming.

Michelle Goude

Beautiful grounds, clean, friendly and informative volunteers. Great hands on learning experience. Kid friendly! Stroller friendly for main buildings, trails out further have steps to navigate. Sheep, Donkeys, Goats, Bullfrogs in water areas.

Eli Levine

A beautiful historic little spot, I hope everybody has an opportunity to enjoy

Ashley Romero

Very fun for the kids

Miguel King

Great place to take the family or out of town guests .

Larry Bell

The docents and reenactors were helpful and full of knowledge which they generously shared with any willing listener.

Ellie Madl

We stopped by and it was closed. The parking lot gates were open for a meeting, so we wandered in not knowing it was closed. Dan was a wonderful host and gave us a quick run through and let us walk the grounds. THANK YOU!!! ✌

Katie Douthit

Beautiful weather fun day with great wine tasting and wonderful entertainment

Michelle Pearson

Born and raised in New Mexico... Went to a couple field trips out there and started going to the Santa Fe Renaissance Faire every September and my family and I absolutely love it...New Mexico history ..awesome place to check out.

Rosalie Toleno

The best venues for any event. Great bands and food , beer and drinks. Wonderful historical place. A must see and experience. Fun times for all even children. Wonderful shop with Native American and pottery, jewelry and woven rugs, tapestry , etc.

Dawn Stockwell

Such a beautiful day, with good friends. The docents were great and everything was so well maintained and true to it's time. A must visit if in NM.

Don Robbins

Beautiful piece of New Mexico History Lois, Pedro, Oscar & Jerry are some of the best museum decadents in NM Completely knowable of the Historical site.

Jon Amore

Super very interesting

Roger W

Cool festivals and best NM history

Balaji Vijayan

Great museum with very knowledgeable docents to provide historical information

Joel Busch

Nice place. good for being outdoors, walking plus some history.

Dawn Gurule

We went to the renaissance fair at Los Golondrinas. It was a good time and we had lots of fun.

Cesar Perez

Is very nice to have fun with family!

Regina Fulton

So much fun. It goes on and on. I will go back

DMH

A remarkable display of living history of the region. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring water. Plan on several hours of outdoor walking to see the extensive exhibits. No smoking on premises. Small, well stocked gift shop.

Ira Shelton

Great educational experience

Ponce Batres

Awesome museum. Had a great time learning about homestead living. Had a brewfest when we attended and it was great. Good food and awesome people to be around. Would highly recommend.

Gerardo Hernandez

I was sceptical of going thinking my 5 and 9 year old would not like it, I was so wrong! This place was great! My kids enjoyed learning about the history of the region and the activities available were very fun.

Pamela Lujan

This is the best living history museum in our state. I love all the cultural events and the atmosphere. Great place to spend the day!

Aimee Lopez

I've been here for field trips as a child and now as an adult we went for the Renaissance Faire. It was fantastic and it is so ambient, though the hill from the water wheel back up to the main village with two tired toddlers was hard

Karla Monreal

Its very nice and the volunteers are amazing and knowledgeable. Bring hats, sunscreen and walking shoes. Our group had ages 5,8,10,16,20, and above and they all found something to enjoy.

dee dixon

What a great place a view into New Mexico past. The building's are as they were in the past. Educational with many wonderful volunteers dressing as early Spanish quite knowledgeable and interesting,if you haven't been go,if you have been go back.

Blandina Ortega

Is historical place where you will find the old houses and buildings from the year of 1800 , there is people in each building explaining what happened in and they are dressed up like those times. Is good for having a long walk while you get to know about how Santa Fe was founded .

Holly Kinney

Beautiful grounds with a lot to see.

Sea Bee

Had so much fun walking around the property. Would definitely visit again the next time I'm in NM.

Jose Vargas

Great place to excape and relax.

Keith Murphy

We were here for a Renaissance Fair. It is a neat place to visit regardless of the events taking place there.

Apearl Sena

Learned so much with my son. Definitely going back again.

Andrew Brunner

Always an awesome place to visit and tour. If and when visiting Santa Fe, make sure you make some time to further enrich your tour of Santa Fe by walking through this fantastic Museum!!!

Charlene Ngo

Beautiful historical place

Joe Frazier

The place is great victor really treated us well

Barbara Moulton

Wow, alot of people came tonight, had a great time just the same. Each year it getting better. So educationally fun.

Lee Black

This is a must see historical museum. Children from all over the area are brought here from them schools. You are set back in time to a much simpler life. You will be richly impressed.

Omar Rojas

Our tour guide Jerry was phenomenal explaining the history of this ranch. We walked most of the ranch afterwards. Learning about the history and the way of life of the past is very enriching. The 3 hours we spent there went by flying.