Sunday, August 7 - Saturday, August 13, 2022
Overview
Join Dr Everett McCorvey, UK Opera Director and Dr Tedrin Blair Lindsay, UK Opera Coach to explore one of America's most charming art destinations for this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Santa Fa specifically designed to satisfy the cravings of any opera lover. Enjoy all five productions of the Santa Fe Opera Theatre’s 2022 season: The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Falstaff, Tristan und Isolde as well as the highly anticipated World Premiere of M. Butterfly.
Immerse yourself in another world with a six nights and seven day stay at a historic hotel in the heart of Santa Fe.
In addition to nightly opera attendance we'll visit Ghost Ranch, beloved home and inspirational landscape for many of Georgia O'Keeffe's artworks as well as a private tour of her studio/home in Abiquiu. Walk the historic neighborhoods and famous art district on a guided tour of Santa Fe whilst sampling some of the famous flavors of New Mexico cuisine. We will dine in landscaped courtyards and patios, and indulge ourselves in artisan chocolates. There will be docent-led tours of the New Mexico Museum of Art as well as the Folk Art Museum where there will be time to linger in their fabulous gift shop. An afternoon concert at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is also on the itinerary and much of one day will be spent luxuriating at the world famous Ten Thousand Waves spa. Opportunities to visit additional landmarks such as the 17th century Palace of the Governors, Canyon Road, the Santa Fe Plaza and the Lorretto Chapel will also be available.
Immerse yourself in another world with a six nights and seven day stay at a historic hotel in the heart of Santa Fe.
In addition to nightly opera attendance we'll visit Ghost Ranch, beloved home and inspirational landscape for many of Georgia O'Keeffe's artworks as well as a private tour of her studio/home in Abiquiu. Walk the historic neighborhoods and famous art district on a guided tour of Santa Fe whilst sampling some of the famous flavors of New Mexico cuisine. We will dine in landscaped courtyards and patios, and indulge ourselves in artisan chocolates. There will be docent-led tours of the New Mexico Museum of Art as well as the Folk Art Museum where there will be time to linger in their fabulous gift shop. An afternoon concert at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is also on the itinerary and much of one day will be spent luxuriating at the world famous Ten Thousand Waves spa. Opportunities to visit additional landmarks such as the 17th century Palace of the Governors, Canyon Road, the Santa Fe Plaza and the Lorretto Chapel will also be available.
Sunday, August 7
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Plan to transfer from Albuquerque International to your hotel in downtown Santa Fe. After settling into your room, join your fellow travelers for a meet and greet and dinner.
Included Meals: Dinner 
Tuesday, August 9
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Monday, August 8
Start the day with a leisurely guided art walk to see and experience some of the most amazing world-renown galleries and learn more about the vibrant art community. After lunch we'll enjoy a sweet intermission and some edible art with an artisan chocolate tasting. Dinner on the grounds of the beautiful Santa Fe Opera before settling back for a performance of Carmen.
Included Meals: Lunch, Chocolate Tasting, Dinner |
No visit to New Mexico is complete without exploring the life and legacy of Georgia O'Keeffe, the "Mother of American Modernism". We will visit the museum that houses the largest collect of her work followed by a box lunch at the New Mexico Museum of Art where we will enjoy a noon concert that is part of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Then a tour of the Museum, itself an iconic architectural landmark, where we will see and sense the dynamic connection between art and community. After some afternoon free time we'll regroup for dinner and then on to the evening's opera production of Falstaff. Based on Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, Verdi's famous comedic masterpiece comes to life in an exciting, new production by Sir David McVicar.
Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum New Mexico Museum of Art Santa Fe Opera House
Wednesday, August 10
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Located in 20 wooded acres, Ten Thousand Waves is an upmarket, Japanese-themed spa about 15 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. We will spend several hours here enjoying the serenity of the setting and the luxury of the spa facilities. Lunch will be at their Japanese style restaurant Izanami. After some free time in the afternoon we shall set out for the Opera House, this time to see Barber of Seville.
Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner |
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Thursday, August 11
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Today we visit Ghost Ranch the 21,000 acre property that served as Georgia O'Keeffe's home and backdrop to her work for decades. Enjoy lunch on the property along with a landscape tour of the towering rock walls, vibrant colors and open skies that inspired and are reflected in her artwork. Back to Santa Fe and a hosted reception/dinner before Wagner's Opera Tristan und Isolde - love portion, star-crossed lovers, and the betrayal of dear friends - their story is one of the most epic love stories ever told.
Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner |
Friday, August 12
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The day begins with a trip to and tour of the International Folk Art Museum. The museum's holdings represent diverse cultures and constitute the largest collection of international folk art in the world. Lunch at The Cafe on Museum Hill with some free time afterwards. Our final opera on the last night of the trip will be the highly anticipated world premiere of M. Butterfly which will be sung in English.
Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner |
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Saturday, August 13
This is the final day of our trip. There will be an opportunity to visit the Railyard Artisan Market. Enjoy some time at your leisure to explore this market before continuing for individual flights home.
