She goes on to say, "They would go in my own personal Hall of Fame.  I had a chance to meet Andrea Clover, the pastry chef who created this culinary wonder. She graciously spent a few minutes with me the day before four weddings and Father’s Day. And when I requested chocolate for a photo, she brought out some chocolate turtles. I am pretty smart, if I do say so myself.  At least when it comes to chocolate.  I also tasted some chocolates she made for an evening event. I would love to be her personal taste tester. She is a genius of chocolate”.

Madelyn also talked about the great shopping that she found at the Inn.  “I think the Inn and Spa at Loretto might be the true epi-center of shopping. There are gorgeous stores with unique but pricey items, but if you step outside the door, you will find vendors selling many craft items. Probably not authentic, but the prices are realistic. Since they are just off the square, even the indoor shops nearby are less expensive”.

Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer who thinks of Santa Fe as one of her favorite places to visit. She wrote this while planning her next trip and it brought lots of great memories and made her decide to stay longer this time.  Read More about Madelyn's Santa Fe adventure.