OFF BEAT SOUTHWEST Canyon Country!
Journeys In Arizona • New Mexico • Utah
October 9 – 15
A week for anyone who loves art, archaeology, diverse cultures and Mother Nature! This unique trip journeys to remote corners of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah – the stunning mesas, rivers, cliffs and canyons that are still almost untouched by tourism. Here is a region that houses archaeological treasures dating back to the fifth century AD; a region that houses an awe- some array of Native American artistic talent in a wealth of media; a region whose natural beauty is nothing short of spectacular (it is no surprise that 6 national parks are within this vast territory). We'll immerse ourselves in these grand vistas with a day long trip down the stunning San Juan River – punctuated by glorious Anasazi ruins; a drive amidst the awe-inspiring rock monoliths of Valley of the Gods; a visit to remote and historic Toadlena Trading Post, deep in the Navajo Nation – home of the world famous Two Grey Hills rug style and...a grand finale at the Crown Point Rug Auction in the heart of the Navajo Nation! All this and more in a small group setting that is meaningful and interpersonal. Our week is enhanced by visits to several notable trading posts representing the finest in Indian art, each with its own unique history and still run by traders whose families were part of the western settlement of this vast region over a century ago. From Santa Fe, to Georgia O'Keefe Country, to the Navajo & Hopi Reservations and Valley of the Gods, to Canyon de Chelly and more .... Rooms double occupancy, private baths in lovely and historic hotels.
• Maximum Group Size, 8 people • Accommodations, Meals (as noted in General Information), All Excursions & Visits, Tri-state Transport: $2085
HIGHLIGHTS
- Introduction to Southwest art at the home of one of Santa Fe's most
prominent collectors - Meet pre-eminent Hopi, Navajo and Pueblo jewelers, weavers, potters, kachina carvers and basket makers in their kitchens and backyards where pots are made, sheep are sheared, looms are warped.
- Unique talks on art and American cultural history, including a visit to historic Toadlena Trading Post – described by ARIZONA HIGHWAYS thusly..."Toadlena is to Navajo rugs what Paris is to haute couture!"
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