Itineraries & Workshops
In 2012, Taos celebrates the women who have helped make Taos, well, TAOS. A century ago, special places like Taos were sought out by those of adventurous spirit, particularly strong, creative women. Two such iconic women who sought and found freedom in Taos were artists Agnes Martin and Beatrice Mandelman, both born in 1912. To celebrate them and dozens of other remarkable women, both historic and current, the Taos community will host a series of special events in 2012. Find an exhibitions calendar at TAOS.org/rwt_exhibits. And consider following one of these itineraries (all are PDF files) that will introduce you to places these women called home:
Custom G
uided Tour Resources
Remarkable Women of Taos, 4-night/5-day Seven Directions Custom Tours
(851 KB, 4-page PDF)
Guided tours scheduled for May 18-22, July 20-24, and October 12-16, 2012.
Tour by by Seven Directions.
Remarkable Women of Taos, 5-night/6-day Artours Custom Tours (643 KB, 4-page PDF)
A guided tour scheduled for April 24 to 29, 2012 with Taos-based Artours Ltd.
Self-guided Itinerary Suggestions
Remarkable Women of Taos, 6-day/5-night Trip (819 KB, 4 pages)
Immerse yourself in the lives, times and places of remarkable Taos women in this customizable guided tour. Agents are listed on the final page of this pdf.
Remarkable Women of Taos, winter self-guided trip (759 KB, 4 pages)
Combine world-class art exhibits with winter sports, great dining and a stay at one of our unique historic lodging options . . .
Remarkable Women of Taos, spring self-guided trip (782 KB, 4 pages)
Lilacs, irises, art exhibits, and whitewater rafting. Taos comes alive in April and shifts its focus from the ski slopes to the roaring Rio Grande . . .
Remarkable Women of Taos, summer self-guided trip (762 KB, 4 pages)
Be inspired by the historic and contemporary women who made Taos home; gallery hopping and jewelry shopping are the perfect accompaniment to a day on the trails . . .
Remarkable Women of Taos, fall self-guided trip (705 KB, 4 pages)
Now Taos wraps herself in a mantle of fall colors, the sharp scent of roasting chiles, fall festivals, Pueblo feast days and special exhibits by her remarkable women . . .
Workshops
Meetings with Remarkable Women
Mabel Dodge Luhan House
June 1 with departure June 3
Drawing from the lives of the remarkable women of Taos, both historic and contemporary, this workshop uses Taos as a focal point to explore a number of questions. Who are the remarkable women of Taos and what makes them remarkable? What about Taos over the decades has provided such a supportive environment for strong, independent-minded women? What constitutes “remarkable” and what community characteristics help and hinder that growth?
The workshop opens Friday with a salon-style evening with the topic “Mabel Dodge Luhan and Georgia O’Keeffe: What fostered their growth and what hindered it?” Based on written records left by these two remarkable women, Mabel’s biographer Lois Rudnick and Canadian poet Kate Braid will briefly examine the social and cultural forces at work in the lives of Mabel and Georgia, then open a salon to the participants. Over the weekend, led by a panel moderated by Lois, we will discuss these topics, write about influences on our own lives, and have the opportunity to explore Taos and encounter a variety of women whose lives have contributed to the community in multiple ways.” On Sunday “Breakfast with Mabel” closes the workshop. Seriousness will be moderated with laughter, storytelling and gourmet meals.
Workshop fee: $250, includes an evening reception, lunch and two dinners. (Space is limited: workshop can accommodate 60; Mabel Dodge Luhan House has 19 rooms available for double or single occupancy.) Those wishing accommodations at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House may visit www.mabeldodgeluhan.com or call 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686 mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com
If you have a profile, thematic show, exhibit, commentary, lectures, classes, tours or any related media you’d like to add, click here for a pdf summary of how to participate in the Remarkable Women of Taos (and Northern New Mexico) campaign.
