About
In the heart of Santa Fe, Keeping Together Brewery and Beverage Garden is a destination unlike any other—an imaginative brewery and community space housed in a beautifully repurposed greenhouse.
Here, brewing is more than a process; it’s a celebration of place, people, and the spirit of collaboration. Inspired by the texture and spirit of the high desert, Keeping Together invites our guests to slow down, savor, and connect.
At its core, Keeping Together is built around the idea that great beverages can bring people together. Our brewery exists not only to craft exceptional beer, but to foster moments of joy, creativity, and care in a setting designed to welcome all.
Whether you’re a local neighbor or a curious traveler, our space offers a refreshing pause—rooted in warmth, intention, and the vibrant energy of Santa Fe. We eagerly await the opportunity to share our space and our beverages with you!
Our Story:
From Chicago to Santa Fe
Founded in 2019 by Averie Swanson, a Master Cicerone® and world-renowned brewer, Keeping Together began as a small-scale beer project in Chicago. With a focus on mixed-culture, farmhouse-style beers brewed in residence at Half Acre Beer Company, the label quickly gained attention for its balance, imagination, and drinkability. Averie established the brand with a deep commitment to process, quality ingredients, and meaningful experiences, and over the years, Keeping Together has earned a loyal following and a reputation for thoughtful, expressive, and delicious beverages.
But Keeping Together was always about more than just making beer—it was about fostering community. In 2022, along with her husband and business partner, Pat Fahey, Averie made the decision to build a permanent home for Keeping Together, one that could fully reflect the values and vision behind the brand. Drawn by the vibrant culture, breathtaking natural beauty, and the thriving appreciation for unique flavors found here in Santa Fe, they relocated to New Mexico to lay the foundation for a new chapter of the Keeping Together story.
Keeping Together’s journey to opening the doors in Santa Fe has been one of perseverance and community. We've transformed a former plant nursery's greenhouse into a beverage garden oasis and one of the most unique brewery taprooms in the world, a process that has involved significant dedication and the overcoming of many hurdles, including an existential setback involving the loss of almost all of our original brewing equipment. Through it all, the incredible support from our community and industry friends and our combined determination has kept the dream alive, embodying the very essence of "Keeping Together."
Keeping Together Brewery and Beverage Garden is the culmination of years of dreaming, planning, and building. We are thrilled to finally be on the verge of fully realizing our vision, with construction progressing rapidly and an ambitious opening planned for late Summer 2025.
Our Philosophy:
Community Through beer
Our approach to brewing is grounded in curiosity and craftsmanship. We strive to honor classical brewing traditions while embracing innovation, creating beverages that feel both familiar and excitingly new, but are always balanced and drinkable. We are inspired by the high desert, by seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and foragers, and by the vibrant creative energy of the Santa Fe community.
Our beers range from rustic farmhouse ales to crisp lagers and hybrid styles that defy easy categorization—but each one is made with intention, balance, and an openness to where the process might lead. You’ll also find a curated selection of non-alcoholic options and other thoughtful beverages designed to bring people together around the table.
Keeping Together aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space that honors both the land and the people who call it home. The brewery is a place where the lines between old and new, natural and built, tradition and innovation are allowed to blur—just like in our beers.
At Keeping Together, we cultivate moments of refreshment — of connection, community, and the pure enjoyment of thoughtfully produced beverages. Our space is designed with comfort, accessibility, and sensory delight in mind.
Whether you're a lifelong New Mexican or a curious traveler, you’ll find a place here to relax, recharge, and enjoy something special. We see our brewery and beverage garden as a community space—a modern-day meeting point where where folks from all walks of life can connect, share experiences, and appreciate the simple pleasure of a great beverage in a remarkable setting.
CULTIVATE MOMENTS OF REFRESHMENT
We hope you’ll visit us soon. Come enjoy a glass of something bright, flavorful, and made with care. Take a seat under the greenhouse canopy, feel the warmth of the sun and the hum of good company, and experience what it means to be Keeping Together.
We celebrate the art of brewing and the joy of bringing people together, and we believe that great beer is best enjoyed in good company.
THOUGHTFUL BEERS FOR AN ECSTATIC REALITY
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THOUGHTFUL BEERS FOR AN ECSTATIC REALITY ▲
Welcome to our verdant oasis!
Relax amidst the flourishing plants, breathe in the fresh Santa Fe air, and let us pour you a glass of something special that embodies the spirit of our brewery and this extraordinary and enchanted land that we call home.
We eagerly await the opportunity to share our space and our beverages with you!