STUDIO TRAVELER

ACCOMMODATIONS :: LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA

$3275 per person double occupancy

 $780 Single Supplement

Includes 5 operas, 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts,  2 dinners, as well as all activities listed below.  

Does not include airfare, airport transfers or alcoholic beverages.

Monday, August 3

Tour begins 2:00 p.m. with a A leisurely two hour architectural walking tour of central Santa Fe led by a longtime local favorite who brings fresh insights and interests to this much-loved town

Cantina at SFO ::  Pre-Opera Buffet and Remarks by Guest Lecturer

OPERA :: THE MAGIC FLUTE

We will enjoy this classic for its especially strong cast which includes Eric Ferring as Tamino—a role he will first perform in Raleigh in April 2020.

 Tuesday, August 4

Guided Tour Georgia O’Keeffe House, Abiquiu

Perched upon a hill, this charming house retains the spirit and living presence of a giant of

20th century art amidst the landscape that was the wellspring of her work

Opera :: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Emily d’Angelo, one of the most exciting young opera singers performing today, adds additional luster to this perennial comedic favorite

Wednesday, August 5

Midday :: Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival  

Museum Hill

Guided Tours of The Museum of International Folk Art and The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

Opera :: M. BUTTERFLY

Neither M. Butterfly, the play, nor Madame Butterfly, the old familiar, but truly partaking of both. This contemporary opera tells a fascinating modern tale full of deception and intrigue

Thursday, August 6

Guided Tour New Mexico History Museum

This 'best in class' history museum tells the story of  a unique American landscape and her peoples.

Guided Tour Site Santa Fe 

As a counterpoint to history, we tour this renowned contemporary art museum and its featured exhibition on Central and South American artists

Opera :: TRISTAN AND ISOLDE

The scope and cast of this first ever Wagner production for SFO make this perhaps the opera event of the year!

 Friday, August 7

Open Day

Dinner :: The Compound

If you have been, then you know--simply one of the best restaurants around.  Stunning setting.  Delicious food!

Opera :: RUSULKA

Dvorak’s enchanting fairytale starring Ailyn Perez in the title role and Alexandra LoBianco as Brunnhilde.

Saturday, August 8

Tour Ends