THE DETAILS:

ART & ADVENTURE Georgia O’Keeffe Country

Abiquiu, Taos, & Santa Fe New Mexico

October 24 - 30, 2025

(Our private adobe ranch has just 5 rooms so this trip is limited to 8 participants, see rooming options)

Arrival Airport: Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)

  • Destination airport transport provided by Alyssa

  • Alyssa can help with flight arrangements and traveling as a group if you desire

Highlights of Our 7 Days:

  • Stay in a beautifully appointed adobe ranch in Georgia’s hometown of Abiquiú, New Mexico on the Chama River and just down the road from Ghost Ranch, Georgia O’Keeffe’s home, and the famous landscapes she loved to paint!

  • Capture the beautiful and colorful scenery of this unique landscape and flowers that captured the heart of one of America’s most renown artists through both studio sessions, in sketchbooks, plein air painting in watercolor, acrylic, pastel, or oil, evening collage workshop and photography of course!

  • Enjoy communal cooking with local ingredients inspired by Georgia’s own cookbooks, enjoy local music, and experience the delicious New Mexico cuisine in all three of these art towns!

  • Visit famous sites and museums in the area including UNESCO Heritage site Taos Pueblo, Rio Grande Gorge National Monument, Ghost Ranch, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Home and Studio, Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, and varies trails, viewpoints, galleries, and shops in the region!

  • Learn how to use your sketchbook to “capture the moment” through drawing, paint, and words. Create a precious memory book to which no series of photographs can capture alone! Enjoy group artmaking events where we wine, dine, and create together through paint, collage, and enjoying the relaxing process of making art together!

  • Most of all, we will enjoy, savor, and relax in this beautiful place with a new group of friends and artists!

What Is Included:

  • 6-nights/7-days accommodations in our private adobe ranch in beautiful Abiquiu, NM amidst the horses, autumn gold of aspen trees, and the flowing Chama River.

  • All transportation – airport transfers and day trips via private car

  • All meals and drinks – both at home and dining out

  • Sketchbooks and all art materials you will need!

What Is Not Included:

  • Round trip airfare

  • Trip insurance

  • Optional Horse Trail Ride at Ghost Ranch ($130)

  • Spending money

The Cost:

Shared room with en-suite bathroom - $ 3295 (3 shared rooms available with 2 twins)

Private room with en-suite bathroom - $ 3795 (2 private rooms available)

  • Deposit of $500 due at registration to hold your space

  • 50% payment due February 1, 2025

  • Remaining balance due August 1, 2025

Please pay your $500 deposit via check or Venmo

Make check payable to:

Alyssa DeLaBruere

262 Campbell Rd

Newport, VT 05855

Our Adobe Ranch in Abiquiu on the Chama River

The Fine Print:

To protect your investment, I strongly recommend to take out trip insurance through a reputable insurance such as World Nomads, Travel Guard, or Allianz. If, God forbid, life throws you a lemon, you won’t lose your money. Workshop Cancellation: In the unlikely event the workshop is canceled by Alyssa DeLaBruere, all payments received will be refunded. Personal expenses like travel expenses will not be reimbursed, and are considered each individual’s own liability. Alyssa DeLaBruere will do her best to provide you with a safe and pleasant environment but cannot be held liable for illness, terrorism, or natural disasters and shall not be held responsible for any damages, loss, delay, omission, or irregularity which may occur, whether by reason of any act, negligence, or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out any of our arrangements or otherwise in connection herewith. Alyssa DeLaBruere cannot be held responsible for a client’s sickness or personal accident, forces of nature, or other problems. By registering for this retreat, you agree to these terms.