Touchstone Inn

For the past 2 years (’13 & ’14) my son and I have stayed with Bren and the Touchstone Inn. Both times were during our spring break ski trips. We’ve stayed in the Frieda Kahlo room (loved the semi-​private patio) and the D. H. Lawrence (loved the ground floor entry and especially the wood burning fireplace). Both times Bren has gone out of her way to accommodate us and give us extras we didn’t expect.
The property is set back from the main thoroughfare, but an easy walk to many great restaurants. Setting is quiet & peaceful and the staff doesn’t disturb. The original artwork throughout the facilities is amazing and the common room downstairs is great for chatting.
The breakfast was delicious; fresh with pastries, fresh fruit and flavors of New Mexico, prepared for us as we arrived each morning.
Both times the reservations were easy, accurate and billed as promised. The rooms were clean and serviced nightly. The showers have great water pressure and all the hot water you can use. Beds and linens are comfy.
If you want to get in the vibe of Taos stay at the Touchstone Inn.
We’ll be back next year.

Booked a room online and a few days before the arrival date, I emailed the owners to let them know that we are gluten and dairy free. The owner, Brad, emailed me back stating that they don’t serve breakfast. I promptly replied to let Brad know that the inn is listed in several places as a B & B, and that he might want to consider changing that since they don’t serve breakfast. After he received my email, on the day of our arrival, Brad called me to tell me that he was canceling my reservation because of my email. That left us scrambling to find another place to stay the very day that we were supposed to check in at the Touchstone Inn. I advise you to stay away!

My boyfriend and I really like this place! Brad, one of the owners was very nice prior to our arrival. When we got there we were left the key and pretty much left alone which we both love!!!
The room (we stayed in The Freida) is perfect for two people. Very nice semi-​private patio and a wonderful jacuzzi tub for two which we used several times a day.
The property is large (two acres) and well maintained and the common areas are lovely, clean and appropriate for large or small parties if people. This inn is in a secluded location and is very quiet and comfortable.
I highly recommend a stay at this inn.

Attended an artists workshop here. Fortunately they didn’t have a room with two beds available so we stayed at the Inn next store. Everyone else complained about the cold cereal breakfast the first morning, while out Inn offered a starter of fresh fruit with yogurt, choice of huevos rancheros, blueberry pancakes, eggs any style, toast and bacon, or if you must cold cereal. We had cookies and fresh fruit all day, lemonade or ice tea in the afternoon… Touchstone? Nothing. We got our beds made daily and our rooms cleaned. Touchstone? Not. We had the most delightful innkeepers… Touchstone? Well he told one guest that the group made him want to slit his throat. Then he tried to charge every single person the same price regardless of room or number of people in the room even though their original rates were different. Stay away!

Grounds are large and tranquil. Rooms are spacious with good amenities. Ours had a double rain shower, robes, 2^nd story w patio nice view. Amber and Brad are very attentive. We told them we couldn’t eat gluten, and Amber baked a gluten free bread with which Brad made a delicious french toast. Get a massage w Teresa she’s great w deep tissue.
Only downside is that there are little things in disrepair in the room, that seemed to be half repaired, or fixed in a haphazard manner. Like old grout was gray, but repair grout is in tan. Ceiling tiles several had fallen and not replaced. I feel like given the grounds, and the care they put in putting the great breakfasts together for their guests, if some attention was paid to properly repairing, replacing wear and tear in the rooms, the inn would be a much better experience. But overall, it was a great stay in Taos and Brad and Amber were two of the best hosts we’ve had in the many B&B’s we’ve stayed at. Keep up the great work!