The Ark

Beautiful wonderful lovely books, cards, stationary, jewelry, clothing and more! A serene place to pick the perfect present.

I could have spent all day in this place instead I spend around an hour and a half wandering around looking at the books, crystals, candles, singing bowls and anything you can think of! It has such a lovely energy and the entrance makes it look like a little oasis. I’m happy to have stopped here of all places on my cross country road trip!

The Ark has been around for so long, and as such, it has «cooked» into a fine and rich experience. Many may try to copy this or that book, this or that crystal, but this place has grown deep roots of knowledge and product offerings — it is the real deal. Unlike many so-​called new age bookstores, the energy in here has space to breathe and I find the vibe expansive and inspiring. Staff are quietly present, ready to answer questions from the obvious to the most esoteric, yet never pushy. It is hidden off the main roads which only makes arriving there more of a delight. Spend time in the garden basking in the sun as you read your new book. They have a wonderful collection of gifts of you and your consciousness-​loving friends of all ages.

Cute shop, lots of good energy in there. There seems to be something for everyone… gems, crystals, books, clothing and more. I bought some soothing calming spray that smells heavenly! Wish the parking would be better… but walking is good for you… and its seems like the parking in Santa Fe is bad in general.

Amazing metaphysical book store! They carry a large selection of books, new and used. They have music, tons of jewelry, tarot, crystals and rocks, oils, cards, I mean I could go on and on. They were really helpful too! Great stuff and wonderful service!

Well stocked shop of books, minerals, gifts and then some. I like this place and I will be back!

Love, love, love The Ark. My favorite metaphysical store in the state. Everything you could want – books, music, videos, clothing, statuary, jewelry, decorative items. Very high quality items, helpful and friendly staff. A little hard to find (use your GPS), but worth the effort!

Oh, The Ark. I wish I could give this shop more than 5 stars. This beautiful little shop is nestled in a neighborhood, and is full of nothing but gorgeous items and welcoming energy. So many things! Singing bowls, crystal bowls, books — so many books, delicious local made incense, children’s books, gift items, prayer flags, AWESOME greeting cards, clothing, leather journals, TONS of tarot cards!!! So much more… I wish I could live there. Also, it looks much smaller on the outside but do not be fooled this place is packed with so many perfect things. The energy is exceptional, the staff is excellent and helpful. Picked up some incense and The Wild Unknown tarot deck! I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK. This place is a DREAM.

This is one of the better crystal, book, metaphysical stores that I’ve had the pleasure of being in. Wide selection of stones and crystals. Great new and used books. Meditation tools, clothing, pendulums, jewlery, odds and ends.

Incense? Check. Tarot cards? Check. Handcrafted animal fetishes? Check.
The Ark is not only a good place to stock up on your hippie gear and candles, but they have a multitude of different items, which makes this a great place to shop for gifts. Their incense is made locally. Being that Northern New Mexico is known for its scents, I recommend picking some up here. I also enjoy their candles, boxes, and cute dresses.
I was impressed with their selection of books. They specialize in New Age and religion, and have a myriad of books on these subjects. Some by well-​known writers and researchers on the subject, some by the not. They also have a bin of $ 3 books and be sure to check out their 50% off table in the back room, which is great for us bargain shoppers.
Peace & love.

Ark Books is a true Santa Fe landmark. The Land of Enchantment is a hub for New Agers, even more so than the Bay Area. Neither Napa nor Sonoma have a place like this. Ark Books is an extravaganza of New Age material– and they’ve gone online, so one can support their store from afar.
They have statues of Buddha, Kuan Yin, Ganesha and Krishna, along with crystals, Eckhart Tolle, and anything related to 2012. The strangeness of Ark Books fits its surroundings. Soaring, snow-​covered mountains to the north, a vast, empty desert to the south.
Back in the ‘90s, Ark Books hosted Zho-​de-​Rah and Zon-​O-​Ray from Sedona, when they were touting their cookbook «The intergalactic Café: An Energy Guide to the Care&Feeding of Your Light Body.» They remain as eccentric and New Age as ever. Get enlightened!

I’ve loved this place ever since I discovered it in the mid-​1980s.
I was last there in November 2011 and it was just as beautiful as ever, including the warm friendly personality of the staff.
I come here not only for the books and other items, but also for the feeling of it.

Santa Fe is very, very full of crystal gripping hippies. This store is very much designed to cater to these types. I am not one of them.
HOWEVER! That is not to say that this store isn’t worth going to. I’m giving the arc five stars because I come from back east in Boston where a great deal of my family was really into this stuff, and back there, there are a lot more of these places, and by those standards this place is top, freakin’ notch.
It’s is run meticulously and amazingly cozy and clean. The staff is friendly and happy to answer any and all questions. There are books about all kinds of religion and spirituality. Zen, Jesus, Allah, Hanuman, Xenu, The Dali Llama and probably one or two on the flying spaghetti monster. Books aren’t all they have either, they’ve got amazingly intricate statuettes of pixies, angels, gods and JC, they also have crazy scent stuff and other weird things like tarot cards and candles.
If you are into the whole spiritual thing or are devoutly religious, then this place probably has something you’ve never read. After all reading only one version of the koran/​torah/​bible/​analects has got to get boring after a little while.

This used to be one of my favorite places to pick up a book or even a new tarot deck on a whim. However in my most recent trip there (31 May 2011) I was shocked and startled to see their entire wall of books dedicated to paganism, ancient mythologies, wicca, and similar paths simply gone. In the space where books once lined the walls I found images of fairies, angels, and glittery fluff. I looked through the entire store to see if I could locate my favorite section but to no avail; all the books were gone. Now I find the store filled with tchotchkes, and new age fluff. This was a store I used to send folks of all theological paths to because it had something for everyone and it felt like a place to find common ground for everyone. However I now find that they’ve become frighteningly selective. Yeah, I was raised Buddhist and I think eastern practices are just as beautiful as any other but I may as well buy those books from KSK out on Airport Road. It’s okay for what it is NOW but as someone who has been coming by for fifteen years (and my father used to drop by when I was a child in the eighties) I feel disappointed and almost rejected by a place where I once loved to go. I don’t believe I’ll be returning.