While living in Santa Fe back in 2016, during a trip down the Turquoise Trail en route to Madrid we passed by the sign for Origami in the Garden. From the brief glimpse in passing by it looked so cool. So I made a mental note to return. I headed back down on a different day to check it out in what would be the last day of its 2016 Sculpture Garden exhibit.
It was a bright blue, beautiful fall New Mexico day and I was so grateful I was able to take in this unusual exhibit!
Now that I’m back living in Santa Fe, I came across the fact that this incredible sculpture exhibit is open once again in Cerrillos, NM. I’ve yet to make it down there to check out the new sculptures – but it’s definitely on my “to-do” list. Ideally new photos will follow!
● For dates and details on the Origami in the Garden Exhibit for 2025, please scroll down lower on this page.
Definitely Worthy of a Visit
From what I can tell by Origami in the Garden website, some of the sculptures are the same as the 2016 exhibit I was able to see firsthand. But based on on my research there are new ones as well including large scale representations of various flora and fauna. Walking around the exhibit is so unique – not just because of these incredible folded metal sculptures. But that they are set against the New Mexico landscape is stunning.
Note: these photos are from my old and very first little point and shoot digital camera so not the greatest in terms of quality. But still felt it worthy to share the visual experience. It may be a bit of a departure from my usual flower photos, but like my visit to the the otherworldly landscapes of the Bisti Badlands, I’m going to be integrating more of my either past and or more recent adventures as well 🙂
The rock formations, piñon trees and clear blue skies just add to the overall ambiance and experience. Being this was early fall, the wildflowers in purples and yellows were an additional perk. Overall, it invites you meander along the dirt path with sculptures and picturesque nature around every turn.
Origami in the Garden 2025 Exhibit
If you find yourself in Santa Fe during this time, I highly recommend you hop on the Turquoise Trail down to Cerrillos to check out the Origami in the Garden exhibit. It’’s unlike anything you may have seen before. Set against such a gorgeous landscape, it’s a truly unique outdoor exhibit!
Origami in the Garden info is as follows:
Box Studio & Sculpture Garden
3453 NM 14 Cerrillos, NM 87010 (12 miles south of Santa Fe)
OPEN MAY 5 – OCTOBER 31, 2025
Monday thru Friday – 9 AM to 1 PM
Suggested donation is $10 per person – 16 and under Free.
Tel: 505-471-4688 for more info.
After visiting the exhibit, should time allow and if you feel inspired, continue down the Turquoise Trail to Madrid to wander around for a bit. It’s a cool, funky, colorful little town with art galleries, boutiques, shops and some yummy eats!!