From Acoma to Zuni…New Mexico Arts, Culture & History
May
5 - 9, 2009, $1395. Enjoy
lovely spring weather with scholar, author, Indian Trader
Mark
Bahti
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fascination with Zuni Pueblo began in 1539, when Fray Marcos de Niza
returned to Mexico from his search for the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola.
Coronado came the following year to claim the treasure, and the rest is
history… Our Tohono Chul Indian Country series continues as we once
again join noted author/trader Mark Bahti with Piet & Mary Van de
Mark’s Baja’s Frontier Tours for an intimate look at the arts, culture
and history of Acoma, Laguna and Zuni pueblos. The golden cities remain
myth, but treasure abounds in the form of knowledge and the wondrous arts
and crafts of the pueblo people whom we’ll meet. Join us as we journey
through Arizona into New Mexico in our rolling classroom, bursting with
information and entertainment, as we partake of scenic vistas, films,
lectures and question-and-answer discussions en route. |
From our base at a
comfortable Best Western in historic Gallup, New Mexico, we’ll venture
out daily to meet accomplished Indian artists and learn from
demonstrations and conversations. A tour of Acoma pueblo, the ancient Sky
City perched high atop a sandstone mesa is of special interest. Mark’s
second-generation familiarity with the arts and artists permits us to meet
his artist friends wherever we go: Zuni fetish carvers, silversmiths,
potters and painters. We’ll meet other artists at Laguna and Acoma
pueblos. We’ll stop & shop (collect or just enjoy!) at the very best
places where you can trust the quality, pricing and authenticity. Our
journey is round trip from Tucson in a luxury motor coach. Comfortable
lodging, all breakfasts and two lunches (one a traditional lunch at Zuni
Pueblo) all included. Come experience the arts and culture and fun!
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We don't expect to schedule
this program again for several years. If you're interested, we hope you'll
make the decision to join us for this this one. |
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Reservations? Please
call
Jo Falls at Tohono Chul: 520-742-6455
x-228 (Tucson,
Arizona)
Some of Baja's Frontier Tours' most special
and unique learning vacations are produced for members of Tucson's Tohono Chul Park, a
non-profit
botanical garden and art museum (with a gift shop and very pleasant
restaurant, by the way). The Park's mission is to enrich
people's lives by providing them the opportunity to find peace and
inspiration in a place of beauty, to experience the wonders of the
Sonoran Desert, and to gain knowledge of the natural and cultural
heritage of this region. Whenever you're in Tucson, plan an
extended visit to the Park to learn more about it's mission and to further
appreciate our Sonoran Desert.
It's easy to become a
member...
http://www.tohonochulpark.org
Call Jo Falls, Director of Public Programs, (520) 742-6455
X-228 for more information. Or e-mail Jo at
jofalls@tohonochulpark.org
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Please
click on their image to be directed to Travel Insured's website to
learn more and to purchase travel insurance for your learning vacation
with us.
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We recommend the
purchase of travel and trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insured
International has provided our guests with excellent service for many
years.
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BROCHURE?
ITINERARY? QUESTIONS?
Our
brochure with more details of this trip is yours for the asking. Call Mary & Piet Van de
Mark today.
We produce this
learning vacation personally and look forward to answering your
questions.
We're pleased
to speak with you to discuss your interests and what we have to
offer you.
520-887-2340
(Tucson,
Arizona) |
Please call or email to
make your reservations well in advance. Space is limited.
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This web page is
still
under construction. Please call us with
any questions. Any time.
Mary & Piet Van de Mark
- 520-887-2340
in Tucson
Toll
Free: 1-800-726-7231
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Frontier Tours LLC Tucson, Arizona 2008
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