THE FOUR CORNERS REVISITED: A Photographic & Cultural Tour of the American Southwest with Peter Schreyer March 13 to March 22, 2020
Spend 10 days in one of America’s most enchanting regions, where the state lines of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado meet in the high desert country of the Navajo Nation and the Pueblo people.
Photograph breathtaking rugged scenery and explore the rich tri-cultural heritage and present-day of the “Four Corners.” Travel in a small group along back roads, visit small towns, stay in historic inns and get to know ancient and contemporary places of America’s native people. Together with Hispanic and Anglo settlers, they have preserved one of the most unique areas in North America. Peter Schreyer will combine his popular tour of Northern New Mexico with an exploration of the dramatic Four Corners region, including visits to Monument Valley, Mesa Verde and Canyon de Chelly. Join us this spring on a historic trip for photographers of all levels – working in digital or film – and sign up now!
Your Tour Guide, Peter Schreyer
Crealdé’s Executive Director and internationally exhibited photographer Peter Schreyer is known for his award-winning documentary projects that celebrate the history and heritage of communities in a contemporary context. He has received numerous grants and acclamations for his work, including a Fellowship in Visual Arts from the State of Florida and most recently, a portfolio of his Central Florida archival photographs was purchased for the prestigious Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum in Winter Park. Over the past three decades, the Swiss-born educator has crafted photographic tours to Europe and the American West that appeal to cultural travelers and photographers of all skill levels. He has traveled and photographed in the Four Corners region more extensively than anywhere else in the West. Among the Redwood Trees, CA - 2018 Note: The itinerary is subject to change, as final arrangements are currently being made, allowing for Tentative Tour Itinerary minimal changes to tour content and hotel accommodations.
Friday, March 13 Mexico and Southern Colorado to the old Mid-day meeting of group at Albuquerque mining town of Durango. Mid-day stop in Airport. Scenic drive along the historic Chama with its authentic 19th century steam “Turquoise Trail” with visits to several former train operations. Check in for one night at “ghost towns.” Afternoon check-in for two the beautiful Strater Hotel, an 1887 nights at the fabulous and historic La Fonda Victorian inn. Hotel in Santa Fe, centrally located near the picturesque town plaza with its world Wednesday, March 18 class museums, galleries and restaurants. All day travel through and to the heart of Welcome dinner in the charming La Plazuela the Four Corners region with Monument Restaurant at the La Fonda – taste your first Valley at the Utah/Arizona state line as our New Mexican specialties! destination. Along the way, we will visit and photograph America’s most spectacular Saturday, March 14 cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park. Early morning walking tour of one of Photograph a breathtaking sunset in the America’s most beautiful cities - Santa Fe, land of the Navajos, which has been used followed by free time to visit the renowned as a backdrop for countless classic Western Water Tank & Windmill, HW 550, Northern NM - 2019 Indian Market at the historic Palace of the movies. Accommodations are at the historic Governors. Optional afternoon excursion Goulding’s Trading Post and Lodge, which to the mountains around Los Alamos to was built for John Ford and his crew during What’s Included Bandelier National Monument with its the heydays of Western film making. dramatic canyons and pre-Columbian •• Nine nights of accommodation at cliff dwellings – spectacular for hiking Thursday, March 19 historic inns and hotels, including the and photography! Morning visit to Monument Valley, one of the classic four star La Fonda Hotel in Santa photographic highlights of the trip. This will Fe, the tour guide’s favorite hotel in the West. Sunday, March 15 be followed by an afternoon drive through All-day excursion on the mountainous remote parts of Northern Arizona to the small •• Ground transportation via private, “High Road,” a remote and historic trail that town of Chinle, Arizona. Accommodations are air-conditioned rental van. connects Santa Fe and Taos. Photographic for two nights at the Navajo - owned •• Tramway ride to Sandia Peak stops at several 18th century Spanish and operated Thunderbird Lodge. in Albuquerque. villages, mission churches and local craft •• Two special dinners, one lunch and studios. Group lunch at the classic Rancho Friday, March 20 several breakfasts. de Chimayo Restaurant, located in a All day visit to the spectacular Canyon •• All local transfers, excursions and century-old adobe home in the famous de Chelly National Monument, including admissions as mentioned in the itinerary. pilgrimage town of Chimayo. Afternoon a Jeep tour with a Navajo guide and an •• Photographic guidance and instruction check in for two nights at the charming and unforgettable sunset hike to the mysterious throughout the trip. centrally located El Pueblo Lodge in Taos. White House Ruins – once photographed by •• Trip and equipment preparation meeting Ansel Adams – at the bottom of the canyon. prior to departure. Monday, March 16 •• Limited to eight participants to ensure Time to enjoy the picturesque town of Taos Saturday, March 21 maximum comfort and personal with its interesting museums, shops and Return drive to New Mexico across the vast attention. Well-traveled children with a restaurants. Photographic highlights will and desolate land of the Navajo Nation camera, ages 10 and up, are welcomed to participate with their parents. include Ranchos de Taos, the inspiration for with a stop at historic Hubbell Trading Post many famous paintings and photographs, and the spectacular Acoma Pueblo, the and the dramatic Rio Grande Gorge. famous “Sky City.” Check in for one night Members $2,950 A special photographic session will feature at the Hotel Albuquerque near Old Town. Non-members $2,995 the 200 year old Hacienda de los Martinez, Farewell party and dinner in Albuquerque a testimony to life in New Mexico before highlighted with a spectacular cable car ride to the surrounding Sandia Mountains. the arrival of the Santa Fe Trail and its crealde.org Anglo influences. Sunday, March 22 Tuesday, March 17 Prepare for return flight from Albuquerque Scenic drive through the high desert to Orlando. End of guided tour at country and mountains of Northern New Albuquerque Airport.
Reservations and Refunds Participants must arrange for their own transportation to Albuquerque, with the opportunity to extend their stay at the beginning or at the end of the photographic tour. Several airlines operate convenient morning flights from Orlando, including Southwest Airlines, which offers non-stop service. To reserve your space, a deposit of $1,000 is due upon registration or no later than December 1, 2019, with the full balance due by February 1, 2020. Tour price is based on double occupancy with participants sharing a room with two beds. Single travelers should contact Peter Schreyer prior to registering to discuss rooming options and additional cost. A cancellation penalty of $500 will apply until December 1; $1,000 from December 2 through February 1. Refunds cannot be granted after February 1. Private travel insurance is recommended. Crealdé School of Art is offering this special program in conjunction with Peter Schreyer Photographic Tours. For more information, please contact Peter Schreyer at 407-797-5168 or [email protected].