Santa Fe Women-only Culinary Tour 2024
Dates: May 29 – June 2, 2024
Number of Days: 5
Cost: $2,485
Highlights of the Santa Fe Women-only Culinary Tour include:
* A hands-on tamale-making class
* Wine tasting in the Plaza
* Time at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
* Time at the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market
* Guided walking tour to learn about Santa Fe’s colorful history and cuisine
* Visit to pilgrimage site, Chimayo
* Suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike
* Only 6 spots left! Don’t delay in registering as this tour will sell out!
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Secure your spot by registering with a deposit via PayPal by clicking on the Register Now button. You can sign in as a guest and do not need a PayPal account.
Note: Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering
Santa Fe Women-only Culinary Tour Itinerary – May 29 – June 2, 2024
The adventure starts in Santa Fe on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. If you’d like to arrive early, we can arrange additional hotel nights prior to the tour.
Day 1 – Santa Fe
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Meals: Dinner
We will begin this exciting long weekend with a blessing ceremony by a local tribal elder. This brief spiritual blessing will be held in a beautiful outdoor space at the hotel and is truly a unique way to start our time together!
We’ll then meet our guide at the historic downtown Santa Fe Plaza for a 2.5 hour guided walking tour that includes a stop for a margarita and local treats. Expect to walk about two miles total during our tour.
Afterward, we’ll make our way back to our hotel and enjoy a wonderful meal at the hotel’s restaurant, which specializes in Northern New Mexico cuisine.
Overnight at Hotel Santa Fe or similar in Santa Fe.
Day 2 – Santa Fe
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Meals: Breakfast, Wine, Snacks, Dinner
We’ll enjoy a lovely breakfast at a nearby restaurant and then, afterward, make our way to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, located near the Plaza. This small gallery is dedicated to the preservation of the works and artistic legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe, who made New Mexico home for the latter part of her life. Your entry is covered but your time is your own so you can spend as much or as little time here as you like.
We’ll then reconvene in the early afternoon for a wine tasting (with light appetizers served!) at the Gruet Winery & Tasting Room. Here, we’ll enjoy a flight of wine and learn about the 400 year history of winemaking in New Mexico.
In the late afternoon, we’ll roll up our sleeves and take a tamale making class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking! Whether you love cooking or just tolerate it, you’ll LOVE this class that’s taught by dynamic teachers. You’ll also love the fruits (well, corn) of our labor for dinner as we’ll enjoy both the meat and veg versions of this traditional meal.
Overnight at Hotel Santa Fe or similar in Santa Fe.
Day 3 – Santa Fe
Friday, May 31, 2024
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, we’ll have breakfast at nearby Sage Bakehouse, where strong coffee, fresh breads and tasty treats are served to locals and tourists alike.
Afterward, we’ll take the beautiful “High Road” to the pilgrimage town of Chimayo, located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Along the way, we’ll stop at the Nambe Trading Post. This tiny shop features treasures created by local artists, as well as a museum that displays western costumes created by Emmy winning designer, Cathy Smith (Dances with Wolves, Geronimo and many other films).
We’ll then head to El Santuario de Chimayo, the most important Catholic pilgrimage site in the Southwest, where we can also shop for some of the best chile powders on the planet (seriously!). We’ll then enjoy a delicious lunch at nearby Rancho de Chimayo Restaurante and Hacienda, located in a century-old adobe home and one of New Mexico’s most popular places to dine.
By late after, we’ll return to Santa Fe.
Dinner will be on your own tonight. BUT, a very special event was just announced and, if you like, you can attend the city’s Taco War which will take place near our hotel. Pay one price and sample tacos (and cocktails) to your heart’s delight. If tacos aren’t your thing, you can choose from one of the many fantastic restaurants in town (we’ll give you suggestions!).
Overnight at Hotel Santa Fe or similar in Santa Fe.
Day 4 – Santa Fe
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we’ll walk to the nearby Santa Fe Farmer’s Market for the big Saturday market. We’ll snack on pastries and sample some of the locally produced items from the region’s many vendors. There will be plenty of free time for browsing and shopping as the market is home to some wonderful artists and craftspeople. It’s also a great place to find spices, food and souvenirs.
After we’ve sampled from the market, (assuming you have room for a treat), we’ll head to Kakawa Chocolate House, which specializes in a historic chocolate delicacy—drinking chocolate. You’ll get to sample many flavors including chile-infused chocolate. Yum!
You’ll have the afternoon for exploring and shopping.
In the late afternoon, we’ll head south of Santa Fe to the home of James Beard Award winner, Lois Ellen Frank. Lois is a chef, Native foods historian and photographer, and culinary anthropologist. She will first show us around her garden–from which she picks ingredients for our meal–but will then present us with a magnificent five-course dinner of Native American foods. This is an unforgettable evening for all. ❤️
Overnight at Hotel Santa Fe or similar in Santa Fe.
Day 5 – Santa Fe
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Meals: Breakfast
Though there will be no official meeting time, breakfast at the hotel is included so that we’ll have a chance to say our goodbyes. Depending on your departure time, you may also have a chance to wander the Plaza and do any last-minute shopping. We’re happy to book additional hotel nights for you if you’d like to continue your stay.
** Itinerary subject to change without notice.
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* Only 6 spots left! Don’t delay in registering as this tour will sell out!
Secure your spot by registering with a deposit via PayPal by clicking on the Register Now button. You can sign in as a guest and do not need a PayPal account.
Note: Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering.
Costs
Land costs: $2,485
Single supplement: $620
Booking and Payment Details
Price includes: Accommodation, 8 meals, snacks, wine tasting, wine at final night’s dinner, land transportation, local guides, entry into all activities listed in itinerary, and tips for guide and driver.
Price does not include: Transportation to and from Santa Fe, travel insurance (highly recommended) and purchases of personal nature such as souvenirs and beverages.
This trip is limited to 15 women and requires a $500 deposit to secure your spot.
Minimum bookings required: 8 (minimum reached!)
Final payment is due no later than March 29, 2024.
As a boutique tour company, we really appreciate checks as it helps cut down tremendously on bank fees. We ask that if you’re able, please pay the deposit or full amount by check, Venmo or wire transfer.
Here’s our mailing address:
WanderTours
PO Box 16102
Seattle, WA 98116
Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering.
The fine print
Santa Fe 2024 Culinary Tour Registration Form (online)
Santa Fe Women-only Culinary Tour 2024 (PDF)
We have now partnered with Travel Insured International so that you have ability to purchase “cancel for any reason” insurance. We HIGHLY recommend travel insurance (no matter who your provider is) to protect your travel investment from any future issues.
For tour questions, please contact Beth at:
beth (at) wandertours (dot) com
206-317-1860
Trip Leader: Beth Whitman
Though Beth has been a globetrotter for 30 years, one of her very favorite U.S. destinations is Santa Fe (with New Orleans a close second). She gets pulled back to this city time and again and is delighted to be sharing her love of this region with a group!
After every visit she comes away with a new set of skills, such as tamale-making, and a bag full of spices. As a vegetarian, she is constantly amazed at the variety of options and the depth of flavor found in New Mexican cooking.
Beth is the author of the Wanderlust and Lipstick guides including The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo and For Women Traveling to India. She is the publisher and founder of Wanderlust and Lipstick and WanderTours and hosts the She’s Bold podcast, which can be found through your favorite podcast provider.