Lumpkins Ballroom

80 x 82 x 16 • 6,560 square feet
Banquet 550 people
Reception 750 people

With 6,560 sq. ft. of space, the Lumpkins Ballroom is ideal for large wedding parties. Since it opened in 1990, the Lumpkins Ballroom has been revered by Santa Feans and visitors alike as a place to celebrate gala events of all kinds, from award ceremonies to black-tie balls.

Brides love this room because it has more than enough room for a ceremony, dancing, and special seating arrangements for important family members and friends. The colorful art and architectural features of the Ballroom celebrate the best of New Mexico tradition. And while it is a classic collection of beautiful appointments, it’s comfortable and inviting for everyone — from cowboys to connoisseurs.

Named for the prominent local architect who designed the room, the Lumpkins Ballroom is a treasure of art and artifacts. The hotel’s resident artist Ernest Martinez painted the Mimbres designs around the perimeter of the room (left) as well as the reproductions of Navajo rug designs and the images above the fireplaces.

Two significant paintings from La Fonda’s art collection by Paul Lantz (above: En La Placita) from the 1930s, are also located in the Ballroom (click here for details about Lantz and the art of La Fonda).

The character of the room is also enriched by the stained glass and tin chandeliers, sconce lights (right), clay-tiled fireplaces and the sandpainting murals on the ceiling, all of which were hand-crafted by local artisans.