At 400 years old, Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the United States. The city is vibrant, exuberant, and brimming with culture and history.

More and more retirees are moving away from traditional retirement cities in Florida and Arizona and settling in Santa Fe for many reasons. Below are some of them.

Beautiful location and sunny weather

The bustling city of Santa Fe is nestled within acres of untouched wilderness. Sitting at 7,000 feet above sea level, the city boasts incredible views of wildflower-filled meadows, lush forests, and majestic mountains. Numerous state parks and outdoor attractions can be found in the surrounding areas. In the winter, locals and guests can enjoy outdoor activities like skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating.

The city enjoys more than 300 sunny days and 300 inches of annual snowfall a year.

Art and culture center

Santa Fe is the city that inspired Georgia O’Keefe, who painted landscapes and paintings of the local churches and Native American subjects.

The art scene in Santa Fe is reflective of the melding of various cultures and represents visual arts in all medium and styles. The city has 300 art galleries and more than a dozen museums.

The Santa Fe Opera , the Lensic Performing Arts Center, the Juan Siddi Flamenco company, and numerous festivals throughout the year provide plenty of opportunity to watch and take part in music, theater, film, and dance.

Open and welcoming atmosphere

Santa Fe residents live up to the cities nickname of “City Different:” the population is composed of friendly, unique, and welcoming people from all walks of life. Artists, free spirits, independent thinkers, and those who simply want to have a great time in an atmosphere free from judgment will love Santa Fe.

RainbowVision Santa Fe is a diverse and inclusive retirement community dedicated to serving the needs of LGBT retirees and allies. Since its founding in 2006, Rainbow Vision has blazed a trail in community and program development for LGBT seniors. Apart from providing retirement options, it also offers services and amenities to further enhance their independent lifestyles.

LGBT seniors have come too far to go back to the dark. At RainbowVision Santa Fe, they can live life to the maximum openly and without fear of discrimination in an atmosphere of care and respect.

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