| The 400 year old blend of cultures has led to Santa Fe’s unique Pueblo-Spanish adobe architecture and its special cuisine. Learn about Santa Fe’s fascinating history and culture. Attend one or two extravagant opera productions featuring the world’s most acclaimed singers. See exquisitely designed Native American jewelry, textiles, baskets, bead-work, and pottery at the 88th annual Santa Fe Indian Market where over 1,000 top artisans exhibit their works. Visit some of Santa Fe's best fine art galleries. Visit Palace of The Governors, Sena Plaza, the Old Mission Church of San Miguel, St. Francis Cathedral and the Loretto Chapel with its Miraculous Stairway, and the New Mexico State Capitol with a spectacular art collection. Be introduced to eclectic shops containing fine clothing, antiques, and rare books.
COST: Double occupancy $2,095, Single $2,395 Airfare not included |
At the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum view the largest collection of works by O’Keeffe and her contemporaries; visit the spectacular Museum of International Folk Art, and the Gerard Foundation Collection, visit the captivating Museum of Indian Arts and Cultures, and the private studios of one or two top contemporary artist’s. At Tesuque, take a behind the scenes look at Shidoni Bronze, one of the top fine art bronze foundries in the U.S. On a day trip to Taos: stop at Nambe pueblo to visit the incomparable old Spanish village of Chimayo, and inspect the remarkable Santuario de Chimayo which was hand made by the villagers. Visit to the Centinela Weavers who are dedicated to preserving traditional Spanish patterns and techniques. In Taos, visit San Francisco de Asisi Church; Millicent Rogers Museum of southwestern art, history and culture which holds the pottery collection of the great early 20th century artist Maria Martinez; and visit the unique home of turn of the 20th century Santa Fe artist Ernest Blumenschein. On the tour enjoy some leisure time, and partake of great meals.
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