Plaza Blanca (White Place) ,
- Abiquiu
Photos by Gary Kim
Plaza Blanca (or the "White Place") is a spectacular set of white limestone canyons located just 3.6 miles east of Abiquiu. The "White Place" was most famously depicted in the well-known painting by Georgia O'Keeffe.
The area is owned by the Dar Al Islam Educational Center, who have graciously allowed visitors to hike along the chalky white peaks and canyons of this unique landscape.
There is a small parking area about 50 yards from the mosque. The parking area on the hill above Plaza Blanca provides an excellent overview of the area.
Meet at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr. 20th on the parking area on the hill above Plaza Blanca. The small parking lot at the end of a dirt road and a small sign at the edge.
Directions:
From Taos, Santa Fe, and points south:
-Take US-285 N/US-84 W, continuing on US-84 W towards Chama
-Before arriving into Abiquiu, turn right onto Road #554 towards El Rito
-Immediately after crossing the Chama River, turn left onto County Rd 155
-Follow the road for about three miles until you see the overhead Dar al Islam main entrance sign on your right.
-Follow the dirt driveway, but take the right fork to Plaza Blanca.
From Chama, and points north:
-Take US-64 E/US-84 E towards Abiquiu
-Shortly after the Abiquiu Elementary School, turn left on County Road 155
-Continue for about 2 miles until you come to the overhead Dar al Islam main entrance sign on your left:
Plaza Blanca, The small parking lot at the end of a dirt road and a small sign at the edge.
If you get lost while traveling, ask someone where Dar al Islam. If the gate is down, you can park by the road and walk from there. It's about a mile walk to the mosque from the road.
Google Maps Link: Click Here
Note:
Registered atists can check the all Participating member's e-mail or phone# at: http://www.papnm.org/. (click on Attendees)
Contact them, if need a companion, such as their arrival times and carpools, such.
