"Art is not what you see but what you make others see".....Edgar Degas
Comments shared by guests to the Lundeen Inn or the Arts
From The Southwest Bed & Breakfast Guide by Lucy Poshek:
"Jerry and Linda Lundeen have managed to blend their bed and breakfast, art gallery, and devotion to Southwest culture so thoroughly together that it's impossible to separate the three. Every wall of this historic Las Cruces adobe is lined with paintings, most of which are for sale. Each guest room is named after a famous New Mexican or Indian artist and decorated accordingly. While Linda runs the gallery, Jerry, an architect and lay minister (he performs weddings at the inn), often conducts week-long group seminars about Southwest architecture and literature, weaving, coiled pottery, silver-smith and hands-on adobe making. Outside, he has built a horno, or Indian oven, where bread is baked and sometimes served to guests in the afternoon."
* Such a wonderful addition to our trip - The room , food, and conversation. Thank you!
Suzanne and Rodney - St. Simon, GA
* Dear Linda, Thank you for your hospitality and generosity. We really enjoyed being in your enchanted Inn of the Arts. I look forward to seeing you in August and experience more of the magic. My very best regards - Monika from Poland.
* We loved the Georgia O’ Keefe room and you two were wonderful. Come to Texas anytime! - Love Ellaine and William from San Antonio, TX
* What a wonderful Inn! We enjoyed ourselves so thoroughly, Thanks!! - Lilly and Regas
* We love Linda and Jerry, Our Hosts. This is our 4th visit. Had a great time at the big breakfast table in the living area. We had a restful sleep and wonderful sleep. Jan and Don -Tucson, AZ
* We had a lovely time at this wonderful Inn, with so much to digest and many interesting things to look at. Thanks sharing your stories! - Alexia and Marion - Paris, France. (They are conservators in the art industry. With the Modern Art Museum working with paper and Alexia in Los Angeles working with oil restoration. )
* Thank so much for the warm hospitality and heartfelt welcome into your Inn. Truly, the part of the environment is not only the artistic setting but sharing the spirit among friends. We look forward to another visit to continue our interesting conversation Jerry’s interesting working with Frank Lloyd Wright. - Barbara and Hal - Los Angeles, CA.
* This is a perfect place for a birder to stay. The call of the Bosque can almost be heard. I hope you enjoy reading “Take Wing and Fly here.” Happy Birding!
The Kumar Family -Santa Fe, NM
* My dear friends, I must tell you a wee story from Ireland. Sure a little bit of Heaven fell from out of the sky one day, and landed in Las Cruces at “Inn of the Arts”. God Bless you wonderful friends! - The Padre Tom - Belfast, Ireland
* What a great Breakfast! No better way to start the day. Had a wonderful time, and talk! - Fede and Poolo from Europe
* One way to describe our first visit – Splendid! Thanks for making our memorable!
The Frosts – Wayne, Maria and Savannah - Clovis, NM
* This was a wonderful visit! Beautiful inside and out… The place and the people!!! Rizzo made our day and stay the best! Enjoyed visiting with everyone. Judy and Tom Perry - San Diego, CA
* Thank you for the wonderful stay. We love the beautiful house and our room. - Patrick and Mayda
From The Southwest Bed & Breakfast Guide by Lucy Poshek:
"Jerry and Linda Lundeen have managed to blend their bed and breakfast, art gallery, and devotion to Southwest culture so thoroughly together that it's impossible to separate the three. Every wall of this historic Las Cruces adobe is lined with paintings, most of which are for sale. Each guest room is named after a famous New Mexican or Indian artist and decorated accordingly. While Linda runs the gallery, Jerry, an architect and lay minister (he performs weddings at the inn), often conducts week-long group seminars about Southwest architecture and literature, weaving, coiled pottery, silver-smith and hands-on adobe making. Outside, he has built a horno, or Indian oven, where bread is baked and sometimes served to guests in the afternoon."
* Such a wonderful addition to our trip - The room , food, and conversation. Thank you!
Suzanne and Rodney - St. Simon, GA
* Dear Linda, Thank you for your hospitality and generosity. We really enjoyed being in your enchanted Inn of the Arts. I look forward to seeing you in August and experience more of the magic. My very best regards - Monika from Poland.
* We loved the Georgia O’ Keefe room and you two were wonderful. Come to Texas anytime! - Love Ellaine and William from San Antonio, TX
* What a wonderful Inn! We enjoyed ourselves so thoroughly, Thanks!! - Lilly and Regas
* We love Linda and Jerry, Our Hosts. This is our 4th visit. Had a great time at the big breakfast table in the living area. We had a restful sleep and wonderful sleep. Jan and Don -Tucson, AZ
* We had a lovely time at this wonderful Inn, with so much to digest and many interesting things to look at. Thanks sharing your stories! - Alexia and Marion - Paris, France. (They are conservators in the art industry. With the Modern Art Museum working with paper and Alexia in Los Angeles working with oil restoration. )
* Thank so much for the warm hospitality and heartfelt welcome into your Inn. Truly, the part of the environment is not only the artistic setting but sharing the spirit among friends. We look forward to another visit to continue our interesting conversation Jerry’s interesting working with Frank Lloyd Wright. - Barbara and Hal - Los Angeles, CA.
* This is a perfect place for a birder to stay. The call of the Bosque can almost be heard. I hope you enjoy reading “Take Wing and Fly here.” Happy Birding!
The Kumar Family -Santa Fe, NM
* My dear friends, I must tell you a wee story from Ireland. Sure a little bit of Heaven fell from out of the sky one day, and landed in Las Cruces at “Inn of the Arts”. God Bless you wonderful friends! - The Padre Tom - Belfast, Ireland
* What a great Breakfast! No better way to start the day. Had a wonderful time, and talk! - Fede and Poolo from Europe
* One way to describe our first visit – Splendid! Thanks for making our memorable!
The Frosts – Wayne, Maria and Savannah - Clovis, NM
* This was a wonderful visit! Beautiful inside and out… The place and the people!!! Rizzo made our day and stay the best! Enjoyed visiting with everyone. Judy and Tom Perry - San Diego, CA
* Thank you for the wonderful stay. We love the beautiful house and our room. - Patrick and Mayda