Bennett Root Photography
Bennett Root Photography

A bit east of Sante Fe, New Mexico, where the Great Plains end in the southern tip of the Rockies' Sangre de Christo mountains, the Messina-Madrid ranch provides a chance to escape from the hustle of daily living and settle into the moment. Here Mike and Patsy are creating a living space in harmony with the land and the rythems of the seasons. A work in process, here is Mora at the beginning, late Winter, 2011.