Arrive To: You may check into your room at the hotel anytime after 4:00 PM. Registration with group leader in hotel lobby between 4:00 and 5:30 PM.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel 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 Lodge at Santa Fe

Meals Included: Dinner

Note: Walking up to three blocks at a time; standing at museums and other site visits for up to an hour

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel from 7:00-8:00 AM

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

Lunch: Lunch at the hotel

Afternoon: The afternoon begins with a class about Santa Fe, "The City Different." The bus then departs for a guided exploration of Santa Fe, including the Plaza, the New Mexico State Capitol building, 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 art, architecture and history information you'll be studying to what you'll see this afternoon. Bus returns to the hotel by 5:00 PM.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM

Evening: FREE EVENING or optional video in hotel meeting room

Lodging: The Lodge at Santa Fe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Art and Architecture of Northern New Mexico/Poeh Museum/Lunch at Rancho de Chimayó/Village of Chimayó/Santa Clara Pueblo

Note: Walking up to three blocks over paved and unpaved terrain; standing up to an hour at site visits

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel from 7:00-8:00 AM

Morning: Enjoy classes from 8:30 AM until 10:15 on the history, art, and architecture of northern New Mexico. 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. Bus departs at 10:30 for a field trip to Pojoaque, where you'll visit the Poeh Museum. Continue on to the village of Chimayó.

Lunch: Lunch at Rancho Chimayó. 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 never heard of. It's fun to discover the different preparation methods and recipes. Rancho de Chimayó 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.

Afternoon: The northern New Mexico village of Chimayó is much as it has been for over 200 years. You'll visit El Santuario de Chimayó, which has been called the "Lourdes of Northern New Mexico," because of the reputed healing powers of the earth found inside. You'll also visit a nearby weaving center. Chimayó 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. The bus departs at 3:00 PM for a scenic trip to Santa Clara Pueblo, where you'll visit with Paul Speckled Rock at his pottery studio. Santa Clara Pueblo is one of the friendliest pueblos of northern New Mexico, welcoming visitors. The pueblo is famous for its blackware and redware pottery. Mr. Speckled Rock and his wife, Rosalda, offer a talk about how the pottery is made at Santa Clara, and they'll talk about the families who are best known for their pottery. The bus departs at 4:30 PM for return to Santa Fe.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel from 6:00-7:00 PM

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

Lodging: The Lodge at Santa Fe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Literature and Art Classes/O'Keeffe Museum/Free Afternoon/Dinner on Your Own/Evening

Note: Walking up to three blocks over paved and unpaved terrain; standing at site visits

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 AM until 8:00 AM

Morning: From 8:30 AM until 10:45 AM, you'll have more classes on Southwest literature and the art and architecture of northern New Mexico. You'll then go to downtown Santa Fe for a visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum at 11:15. The O'Keeffe Museum is not a large museum, but it is a primary destination for many 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 more of Santa Fe on your own. You can visit the downtown Museums of New Mexico, ride the "Santa Fe Pickup" around the downtown area, or take a public bus to other parts of Santa Fe; just riding on the buses for an hour or two can give you a broader perspective of what the city is all about. If you decided not to return to the the hotel on our bus, you'll need to arrange for your own transportation back to the hotel.

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 Lodge at Santa Fe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Note: Walking upt to three blocks over paved terrain;standing up to an hour at site visits, with some opportunities to sit

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel from 7:00-8:00 AM

Morning: Morning classes from 8:00-11:30 AM on the art and architecture of northern New Mexico

Lunch: Lunch at the hotel from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Afternoon: Afternoon class on the history of New Mexico from 12:30-1:30 PM. At 1:45 the bus will depart for Museum Hill, where you'll explore the 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 4:30 PM to return to the hotel about 5:00 PM.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel from 6:00-7:00 PM

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 Lodge at Santa Fe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Walking up to three blocks over paved and unpaved, sometimes uneven terrain; standing up to an hour at site visits

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 to 8:00 AM.

Pick up boxed lunches in lobby before departing for Taos.

Morning: Pick up boxed lunches and be on board bus by 8:15 AM. Bus departs for Taos at 8:15. On arrival in Taos, you'll visit the San Francisco de Asis mission church, the Martinez Hacienda, and the Ernest Blumenschein Home.

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

Afternoon: You'll have a little free time in the Plaza area before departing for your afternoon field trips. If Taos Pueblo is open (it sometimes closes unexpectedly for tribal meetings, funerals, holy days, etc.), we'll take you there for a visit. We will also take you to the Millicent Rogers Museum and the Rio Grande Gorge. Bus departs at 4:45 for return to Santa Fe, arriving back at about 6:00 PM.

Dinner: Dinner and closing comments at the hotel from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Lodging: The Lodge at Santa Fe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart From: Independent departures from the hotel. Checkout time is by 12:00 PM.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 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