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EIGHT DAY CREATIVE ODYSSEY
on the Navajo Nation, in Arizona’s glorious 4 Corners Country

experience photography, painting, camping
in a magnificent canyon.

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Painting / Photo
Sept 20 - 28
$1650

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Hotel Check in 3 PM
Group dinner - 7 PM
Reconnoiter canyon
to scout paint sites
Full day painting or Photo
Half day riding optional
Full day painting or Photo
Half day riding optional
Full day painting or Photo
Full day painting or Photo
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Hotel Menu
Buffalo meat balls
& spaghetti
Fresh Spinach
Salad

Steak
Baked potatoes
Corn on cob
Salad
Lamb chops
Steamed rice
Roast peppers
Salad

Roast chicken
Baked potatoes

Green beans
Salad
Hamburger
Fries
Beans
Salad
Coal roasted
turkey feast
Corn on cob
Salad
Hotel Menu
 
Evening
Activities
Intro of all
participants
outfitters
cooks & guides
Group fireside
dinner
Group fireside
dinner  with
Storytellers
Group fireside
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Group fireside
dinner  with
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Group fireside
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Hotel farewell
dinner and
closing ceremony
 

Canyon de Chelly, in Northeastern Arizona is a breathtaking site in the heart of the Navajo Nation. There are: Rock Arches and Spires, mysterious Petroglyphs and Rock Art; and multi-storied Anasazi Ruins tucked into the sheer sandstone walls.
Most of the Canyon is restricted access, but with our Navajo guides and permits for the week, we'll be able to go everywhere as a group.
You'll be inspired by: Sheer Rock Walls towering above ancient cottonwood trees; the Bluest of Skies mirrored in the murmuring stream that runs the length of the canyon; and Navajo Hogans and cornfields dotting the canyon floor. Camping in the Canyon itself, we will enjoy spectacular Sunsets and Sunrises. Evenings are spent around a campfire hearing Navajo tales and sharing the days' experiences.

Meals will be home-cooked, on site and will be fresh, hearty, and delicious.

Our schedule will be to awaken to the smell of camp coffee, followed by a hearty breakfast.
All of your art, photography and camping gear will be brought in separately by truck. You supply art, photography and camping equipment. Detailed lists provided.
Click here to see links with more details about this experience.

Students need to arrange their own transportation to Chinle, Arizona, at the mouth of the Canyon. (maps provided) Ride-shares can be arranged for those flying into Albuquerque, New Mexico.

No Previous Riding or Camping experience necessary.
We have no instructor for this experience, so you are on your own for painting, photography and camping. We suggest small canvases and easy to manage supplies.

$1650    Includes:
Tuition / 23 meals / 2 hotel nights / Canyon Permits
6 Camping nights / Equipment transport
2 days on horseback / Navajo Canyon Guides

CREATIVE ODYSSEY
TO CANYON DE CHELLY
Eight Day Camping trip in the Heart of Navajo County

For a FREE 30 MINUTE VIDEO of this trip, created by Omni Films for PBS,
- send $10 postage and handling to the address below.
Please let us know if you prefer DVD or VHS.
TAOS ART SCHOOL, PO Box 2588, Taos, NM 87571
Scroll down and click on the links below for more information about this experience.

Please feel free to give us a call with any questions. We'd LOVE to Chat about our classes!
(575) 758-0350

"Getting to know the Tso family was the best part of the trip for me.
I had never been around Indians before. Justin's wife did all the cooking.
His sons and daughters, who were our guides, know every inch of the canyon
and took special delight in taking us off the beaten path.
The children playing around the campfire, while the adults made meals, were a delight."

"The food as wonderful ! All home-cooked and fresh.
Some things I don't normally eat, such as made from scratch home fries
- were delicious! and there was always fresh fruit and salads.
I especially loved the Traditional Feast on the last night.
A turkey is slowly roasted in hot coals all day - unbelievably good."

"Seeing the stars at night woke up a part of me I had forgotten about."

“This is truly the most beautiful Canyon in the West, and, what a
privilege to actually stay in the canyon for an entire week with
all outfitting and meals taken care of. The sunsets were not optional!”

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TAOS ART SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 2588, TAOS, NEW MEXICO, 87571
575-758-0350
http://taosartschool.org

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