Winter Stroll & Market at Box Studio Sculpture Garden: Make It a Holiday Road Trip!
Plan a special outing when you visit the Box Studio Sculpture Garden Winter Stroll and Market on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
Good news, holiday shoppers: we’re throwing open the doors one more time this season! The Box Studio Sculpture Garden gallery and gift shop will be open for two days only for our Winter Stroll and Market, Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Plan a special pre-holiday outing wandering among our monumental metal sculptures in the crisp New Mexico air (let’s hope for snow!). Duck inside the gallery and gift shop to warm up with something hot to sip while browsing for the perfect holiday presents. It’s hard to beat as far as things to do in New Mexico this December.
What’s waiting in the gift shop
We’ll have special holiday items and end-of-year pricing on merchandise. Here’s a peek at what you’ll find for everyone on your list:
Origami kits for the crafty folks
Small sculptures you’ll want to keep for yourself (no judgment)
Ornaments galore
Our signature tees, perfect for gifting (or for you)
Then make a day of it on the Turquoise Trail
Keep your sentimental holiday journey going by heading to the Christmas in Madrid Parade on Saturday, December 5. Just down the road from us, Madrid has been putting on a holiday show for generations. The little old mining town was once famous for its sparkling, electrified Christmas displays, which drew huge crowds and even caught the eye of TWA in the coal-mining heyday. Artists and craftspeople revived the tradition in the 1970s, and today the parade is a small-town delight that’s been featured on CBS Sunday Morning.
Here’s our suggested Saturday itinerary:
Morning: Stroll the sculpture garden and shop the market at Box Studio Sculpture Garden.
Midday: Grab lunch at Beer Creek or Blackbird Saloon in Cerillos, or head to Madrid to dine at the Mineshaft Tavern, Java Junction or Refinery 14 and browse the galleries, shops, and studios.
Afternoon: Enjoy the pre-parade activities with live performances, workshops, activities, and the Man in Red himself, Santa Claus! Stake out a spot for the parade, starting at 4 p.m.
Evening: Cheer for the town lighting at 4:30 p.m. and soak up the holiday glow!
It’s the perfect cozy road trip through Santa Fe County, with art, gifts, good food, and twinkle lights all in one day.
Can’t make it to the garden? No problem! Our online shop is open for holiday gifting anytime.
Happy holidays from Box Studio!
Image courtesy of Visit Madrid NM
Turquoise Trail Studio Tour
We're feeling so grateful after two incredible weekends of opening Box Studio Sculpture Garden to the public for the Turquoise Trail Studio Tour. Over the four days, we welcomed more than 1,000 visitors, a record for the Tour!
Our working studio isn't usually open to visitors, so we were thrilled to invite guests behind the scenes. Artists Jennifer and Kevin Box shared how delicate paper becomes museum-quality metal sculpture, and it was a joy to see people light up as they learned about the process.
The Turquoise Trail Studio Tour is an all-volunteer, artist-managed annual event that winds through some of the most beautiful parts of New Mexico. This year marks five years under its current name, and we think it just keeps getting better! Nearly 30 artists opened their studios and shared their work with visitors all along Highway 14, the historic Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway. We're so proud to be part of such a welcoming, creative community, and share the day with our many talented neighbors.
Thank you to every visitor who stopped by over the two weekends. We loved having you! If you missed this year's tour, mark your calendar now: it returns September 18–19 and September 25–26, 2027.
We're feeling so grateful after two incredible weekends of opening our New Mexico garden and studio to the public for the Turquoise Trail Studio Tour. Over the four days, we welcomed more than 1,000 visitors, a record for the Tour!
Our working studio isn't usually open to visitors, so we were thrilled to invite guests behind the scenes. Artists Jennifer and Kevin Box shared how delicate paper becomes museum-quality metal sculpture, and it was a joy to see people light up as they learned about the process.
The Turquoise Trail Studio Tour is an all-volunteer, artist-managed annual event that winds through some of the most beautiful parts of New Mexico. This year marks five years under its current name, and we think it just keeps getting better! Nearly 30 artists opened their studios and shared their work with visitors all along Highway 14, the historic Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway. We're so proud to be part of such a welcoming, creative community, and share the day with our many talented neighbors.
Thank you to every visitor who stopped by over the two weekends. We loved having you! If you missed this year's tour, mark your calendar now: it returns September 18–19 and September 25–26, 2027.