Thursday, August 21
9 a.m.
Optional Activity: Taos Day Trip
Depart the hotel for a 90-minute shuttle ride to Taos, New Mexico. While there, tour the Taos Pueblo, a living Native American community where the adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for 1,000 years. Then spend time strolling through the shops and galleries in Taos Plaza, in the center of the Taos Historic District. Finish with lunch at Tiwa Kitchen, enjoying traditional Native American cuisine.
Morning
Optional (self-guided) activity: Gallery Walk on Canyon Road
Spend the day exploring more than 100 galleries, boutiques, and restaurants within a one-half-mile stretch of street dedicated to the country’s finest art. See fine art from artists throughout the United States and the world, all in one place. With a selection featuring everything from traditional to abstract contemporary, collectors will find incredible and noteworthy original artwork.
5 p.m.
Welcome Reception at Local Art Gallery
Meet in front of the hotel to walk to a local art gallery (half-mile, 11-minute walk). Enjoy cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres to officially kick off the weekend’s activities.
Dinner on your own. Recommendations to be provided.
Friday, August 22
7—9 a.m.
Breakfast at your leisure at La Fonda’s La Plazuela restaurant
9:45 a.m.
Meet in front of the hotel to walk to the New Mexico History Museum (.1-mile, three-minute walk) for a docent-guided tour of the museum and the Palace of the Governors.
Lunch on your own. Recommendations to be provided.
1 p.m.
Meet in front of the hotel to walk to the Sky Railway (.6-mile, 14-minute walk), Santa Fe’s adventure train. Climb aboard for a two-hour ride with cocktails and live entertainment.
6:50 p.m.
Meet in front of the hotel to walk to dinner at Rio Chama Steakhouse (.3-mile, seven-minute walk), located in Santa Fe’s oldest neighborhood: the Barria de Analco, which means “neighborhood on the other side of the river.”
Saturday, August 23
7—8:45 a.m.
Breakfast at your leisure at La Fonda’s La Plazuela restaurant
8:45 a.m.
Meet in front of the hotel to walk to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum (.3-mile, six-minute walk) for a guided tour.
10 a.m.
Walk down the street to the Santa Fe School of Cooking. Learn to cook authentic Southwest cuisine, and then savor your culinary creations for lunch.
Free time in the afternoon.
6:15 p.m.
Meet in front of the hotel to walk or take a shuttle (optional) to El Farol (1-mile, 18-minute walk), hailed as Santa Fe’s most historic and iconic bar and restaurant. Delight in flavorful Spanish tapas and dinner, and enjoy a live show by National Institute of Flamenco performers.
9 p.m.
Walk or shuttle back to the hotel (1-mile, 18-minute walk).
Sunday, August 24
7—9 a.m.
Farewell breakfast at your leisure at La Fonda’s La Plazuela restaurant.