Arrive To: Registration with group leader in hotel lobby between 4:00 and 5:30 PM.

You may check into your room at the hotel anytime after 3:00 PM.

Dinner: Dinner in hotel dining room from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM

Evening: Program orientation and introductions in hotel meeting room from 7:00 until 8:30 PM.

Lodging: The Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Dinner

Morning classes on history and Southwest literature/Santa Fe Field Trip

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:00-8:00 AM

Morning: Enjoy classes on literature of the Southwest and history from 8:30 AM until 12:00 PM. The southwest literature instructor is very well versed in the authors with whom you should become acquainted. You'll explore examples of writings by many Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo authors, as well as some from other cultures.

Lunch: Lunch at the hotel

Afternoon: Bus departs at 1:30 PM for a guided exploration of Santa Fe, "The City Different," the Plaza, the New Mexico State Capitol and other selected sites. You'll drive through a lot of Santa Fe, including the historic downtown area as well as more modern parts of the city.

Part of the exploration will include some walking; the rest will be via bus.

You'll be able to relate some of the information you studied in the morning to what you see in the afternoon.

Bus returns to the hotel by 5:00 PM.

Dinner: Dinner at in the hotel dining area from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Evening: FREE EVENING or optional video in hotel meeting room

Lodging: The Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Art and Architecture of Northern New Mexico/History of Santa Fe/"Connie's Casa"/Village of Chimayo/Dinner at Rancho de Chimayo

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:00-8:00 AM.

Morning: Enjoy classes from 8:30 AM until 12:00 PM, with hourly breaks, on art and architecture of northern New Mexico and the area's history. From 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, enjoy a class presented by a Santa Fe woman who built her own adobe house - "Connie's Casa." You'll gain an even greater understanding of the history of the area, which will prepare you for the rest of the program week. Knowing the historical perspective will separate you from New Mexico tourists who won't have the background you will gain. Your appreciation for the area and all that makes it special will be enhanced by your new-found knowledge.

Lunch: Lunch in the hotel dining area from 12:00-12:45 PM.

Afternoon: This afternoon you'll take a scenic trip to the Northern New Mexico village of Chimayó, which is much as it has been over the last two hundred years. You'll visit the "Lourdes of Northern New Mexico," the Santuario de Chimayó, famous for the healing earth found inside, and a nearby weaving center. Chimayo has several families who have been known for their beautiful weaving for many, many years. The Hispanic weavings are different from those of Native American origin, and it's interesting to see all of the things that can be made from the beautiful naturally dyed wool that is used. You'll see traditional rugs, but also beautiful vests and jackets, placemats, handbags, and more.

Board the bus at 4:45 PM to go to dinner

Dinner: At 5:00 PM, you'll arrive at Rancho de Chimayó for your evening meal.

Rancho de Chimayó has been owned and operated for many years by a family from Chimayó, and is one of the best-known restaurants in the northern New Mexico area. There are Mexican restaurants all over the United States and also all over New Mexico. We know that all of them are different. Depending on the area of the state, the influences in the cuisine vary tremendously. There are some dishes prepared in the northern part of the state that many people in the southern part have never heard of. It's fun to discover the different preparation methods and recipes. Rancho de Chimayo is one of the most popular restaurants in the area, located in an old adobe hacienda. We think it will be a treat for you to visit this lovely dining establishment. The bus returns to Santa Fe about 7:30 PM.

Evening: View video "Georgia O'Keeffe: Portrait of an Artist" in hotel meeting room from 7:30-8:30 PM.

Lodging: The Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Literature and Art & Architecture Classes/O'Keeffe Museum/Free Afternoon/Dinner on your own/Evening

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:00 AM until 8:00 AM

Morning: From 8:00 AM until 10:45 AM, you'll have Southwest literature and art and architecture classes, followed by a trip to downtown Santa Fe, where you'll visit the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum at 11:15 AM. The O'Keeffe Museum is not a large museum, but it is one of the primary destinations for people who visit Santa Fe. Ms. O'Keeffe's paintings, as well as those of some other artists, are featured there. Bus departs at 12:15 for lunch destination.

Lunch: Lunch at the Blue Corn Cafe on Water Street at 12:30.

Afternoon: FREE AFTERNOON - Bus departs from downtown for those who would like to return to the hotel, otherwise you'll have plenty of time to explore Santa Fe on your own; public buses come by the hotel every half-hour, going to the downtown area and to other places; just riding on the buses for an hour or two can give you a broader perspective of what the city is all about

Dinner: Dinner is on your own tonight. Your group leader can offer suggestions for restaurants near the hotel and in the downtown area.

Evening: Free evening

Lodging: The Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

History and Art & Architecture Classes/New Mexico State Museums/Native American Music Presentation

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel dining room.

Morning: Morning classes from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM on Art and Architecture of Northern New Mexico, and Spanish Conquerors to the Contemporary City.

Lunch: Lunch in the hotel dining area from 12:00-1:00 PM

Afternoon: The bus will depart at 1:45 for Museum Hill where you'll explore Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art. The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is one of the State of New Mexico museums, and features pottery, jewelry, sculpture, baskets, and other objects made by Native Americans from all over the United States. Most of the work is from the Southwest. It's a beautiful museum on Museum Hill, and we think you'll enjoy going there for a self-guided tour. We don't usually utilize the docents, as most people in groups seem to prefer looking around at their own pace. There is a brochure available that explains all of the exhibits. The bus departs at 4:45 PM to return to the hotel about 5:00 PM.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

Evening: Special presentation from 7:00-8:00 PM by Ronald Roybal, an award-winning Native American flutist, guitarist, and singer. He'll tell you about his background, his music (he's a composer as well as an historian of Native American music) and his life as a musician.

Lodging: The Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:00 to 7:45 AM.

Pick up boxed lunches in lobby before departing for Taos.

Morning: Bus departs at 8:00 AM for a trip to Taos. You'll see San Francisco de Asis Church in Ranchos de Taos, the Martinez Hacienda, the Harwood Museum of Art, and the Ernest Blumenschein Home.

Lunch: Boxed lunch from hotel can be eaten on the bus or on Taos Plaza.

Afternoon: If Taos Pueblo is open (it sometimes closes unexpectedly for tribal meetings, funerals, holy days, etc.) we'll take you there for a visit, then continue on to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. After visiting the Bridge, the bus will return to Santa Fe, arriving at the hotel by about 5:45 PM.

Dinner: Dinner in the hotel dining area at 6:30 PM, followed by closing comments.

Lodging: The Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart From: Independent departures from the hotel.

Breakfast: Breakfast is served buffet style in hotel dining room from 7:00 AM until 9:00 AM; you may depart at any time in the morning.

Check-out time from the hotel is 12:00 PM.

Meals Included: Breakfast