Georgia O'Keeffe bought a house in Abiquiú in 1945 and later used it as her home and studio. The property, originally a hacienda with a famous courtyard wall and door, became one of the most recognizable settings connected with her New Mexico work.
O'Keeffe had visited New Mexico since 1929 and spent years searching for a place that suited her. After acquiring the Abiquiú house, she renovated it and made it a base for painting. The surrounding landscape and architectural details became recurring subjects, while the quiet studio supported her disciplined working routine.
Abiquiú is not the same place as Ghost Ranch, another New Mexico location strongly associated with O'Keeffe. She owned or used properties connected with both areas. The Abiquiú Home and Studio is now preserved as a historic site and is administered through the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.