Monk's Corner Offers Handrcrafted Jam, Fudge, Honey, Even Ale in Santa Fe
The Monk's Corner is a great little shop at the corner of Alameda and Don Gaspar. As it supports the Monastary of Christ In The Desert in Abiqui, New Mexico, northwest of Santa Fe, the shop's offerings are unique.
There's handmade fudge, cookies and jams, books on spirituality, incense, silver work and art, such as lovely Hispanic retablos (religious plaques) painted by the Christ in the Desert's Prior. All are handcrafted gifts from monastaries throughout the world. I purchased a beautiful, hand made journal there - and the amaretto fudge is amazing!
And it's been rumored, though details are unclear, that the Monk's Corner Gift Shop in Santa Fe will be offering their flagship Monks' Ale which received a gold medal at the New Mexico State Fair's Pro-Am competition. Very regional and very good.
It's a warm, charming, and welcoming shop who's hours can get a bit erratic at times if the single clerk must leave for a time. Be patient, come on back if you find the "back in ___ minutes" sign up.
Be sure to put this little shop on your list of 'must sees' when traveling, exploring and shopping in Santa Fe.
And if you have time and an adventurous spirit, you might think about taking a day trip to see the monastary. Christ in the Desert is located in the beautiful Chama Canyon wilderness in northwestern New Mexico, about 75 miles north of Santa Fe, and about 53 miles south of Chama. It's thirteen miles down a dirt road off US route 84, and it is some dirt road! The ruts are incredible and it's nearly impassable (did I say nearly?) when there's a full scale downpour. Four wheel drive or a very tough car is recommended.
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