Send us Fan Mail Summer in Santa Fe is unlike anywhere else in the country. In this episode of The Real Santa Fe Podcast, we share our favorite summer events, local traditions, and insider tips to help you make the most of the season. From the world-famous Santa Fe Opera and International Folk Art Market to Traditional Spanish Market, Indian Market, and the Wine & Chile Fiesta, we're covering the events that bring more than 100,000 visitors to our city every summer. Plus, we're sharing a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bunny welcomes Ella Raymont and Geoffrey Pomey, two of the stars from the Santa Fe Playhouse’s upcoming Dracula. They share their Santa Fe stories, the alchemy of an ensemble cast, and what it’s like to bring a new feminist lens to one of the most legendary horror stories of all time. This is a conversation about art, risk, and why Santa Fe might just be the most inspiring small city for creatives anywhere. Santa Fe Playhouse Website: https://santafeplayhouse...

Send us Fan Mail Bunny sits down with Ryan VanderGiesen, founder of Hello Sweet Cream, the artisanal ice cream shop winning hearts from Eldorado to CHOMP. Ryan shares his leap from a Fortune 35 corporate role to “phase two” in Santa Fe, family roots in soda fountains, and the craft behind his ultra-creamy, low-overrun ice cream. We talk blue corn with piñon brittle, basil-berry cheesecake crumble, apple green chile crumble, and a new 21+ pumpkin-ale experiment. Plus: why Santa Fe’s kind...

Send us Fan Mail Bunny sits down with Thea Mason and Trish Spencer, two of the three owners of Three Roots Designs, to talk about the Santa Fe magic that turns houses into soulful, lived-in homes. They share their paths to Santa Fe, why our city’s deep history and cultural mix shape everything from adobe to contemporary, and how they help clients refresh spaces—often by honoring cherished pieces and adding just-right updates. We bust the myth that hiring a designer is intimidating (their init...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Bunny Terry on The Real Santa Fe as she sits down with Cheryl Alters Jamison—James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and Santa Fe food authority—to explore what makes Santa Fe one of America’s top foodie destinations. Cheryl shares her 45-year Santa Fe story, the evolution of the Santa Fe food scene, and insider tips on today’s best restaurants, food trucks, and hidden gems. You’ll also hear the backstory of iconic spots like the Plaza Café and Rancho de Chimayó, ...

Send us Fan Mail Santa Fe’s most delicious week is here. In this episode of The Real Santa Fe, host Bunny Terry sits down with Mary Hallahan, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, to share how a one-day tasting in 1991 became a five-day, city-wide celebration of food, wine, and community. We cover exactly what to expect September 26–28, 2025—from Chile Friday at Fort Marcy Park and the Grand Tasting (80+ wineries; 60+ restaurants) to winery dinners across top Santa Fe re...

Send us Fan Mail When Julie Hill and her husband moved from Oregon to Santa Fe, they were searching for space, beauty, and community—and they found it all in Eldorado. In this episode of The Real Santa Fe Show, Julie shares how she instantly connected with her new neighborhood, from hiking trails and sunset views to a warm, welcoming community. Now a board member and vice president of the Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association, Julie is helping lead the 33rd Annual Eldorado Studio Tour—New Mexi...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of The Real Santa Fe Show, the tables are turned as producer (and daughter) Johanna Medina interviews host Bunny Terry about her own journey to The City Different. Bunny shares how a childhood dream led her to take a leap of faith, move to Santa Fe, and build a new life—only to be faced with a shocking stage 4 cancer diagnosis months later. With warmth and honesty, Bunny reflects on how Santa Fe’s beauty, community, and compassionate care became ce...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you sell your restaurant, pack your four kids into an RV, and set off to chase adventure across the country? For Adam and Christy Parent, that bold leap led them straight to Santa Fe, where they discovered a welcoming community, stunning landscapes, and a new way of life. In this episode, Bunny Terry sits down with her friends and colleagues Adam and Christy Parent to talk about: How they went from running a bustling coffeehouse in Washington to living on th...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Real Santa Fe Show, Bunny sits down with Ben Martinez, a lifelong Santa Fean whose career path is anything but ordinary. Ben started out bartending on the Plaza, then joined Sky Railway as a server, and today he’s a certified conductor and engineer helping bring one of Santa Fe’s most beloved attractions to life. Ben shares what it’s like to grow up in Santa Fe, why he came back after time away, and how patience, persistence, and a love for his hometown helpe...