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The World of with Ariella Chezar City 2018 January 27 th – February 2 nd

Saturday, January 27th Welcome dinner at df Upon arrival in Amsterdam, students will check into the luxurious Condesa df hotel for a relaxing afternoon and to settle in. Once everyone has arrived, we will join together for dinner to meet one another and go over the details of the trip! This is a great opportunity to become acquainted with the rest of the participants and staff who will be available to answer all questions about the tour.

Tucked between historic facades on a tree-lined road in ’s trendy Condesa neighborhood, the Condesa df fuses the spirit of its bohemian surroundings with the playfully simple aesthetic design. Housed in a 1928 building in the French Neoclassical style, the hotel’s interior is totally refurbished and hosts a Mexican-French restaurant, El Patio, which serves fusion fare by renowned Chef Cesar Castañeda as well as a rooftop bar, Arriba. 1

Condesa df, Mexico City

Sunday, January 28 th Polanco Day On our first full day in Mexico City, we will begin the day exploring one of the city’s most upscale neighborhoods filled with amazing shops, café’s and restaurants.

Lunch at Dulce Patria After a morning of shopping and exploring, we will gather for lunch at Restaurant Dulce Patria. Chef Martha Ortiz's restaurant channels the spirit of artist Frida Kahlo with an avant-garde interior design that is as colorful and creative as the modern Mexican food she serves. https://marthaortiz.mx/en/

Castillo de After lunch, we will continue our day with a private tour of Castillo de Chapultepec. Located in the middle of Chapultepec Park in Mexico City. Throughout history, this building has served many purposes including that the Military Academy, Imperial residence, Presidential home, observatory, and presently, the National Museum of History.

Upon returning to the hotel, students will have a free afternoon and an included group dinner at a local restaurant.

Castillo de Chapultepec

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Monday, January 29 th Frida Kahlo and ’s Casa Azul “Blue House” The iconic and lifelong home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is one of the highlights of Mexico City. After coming into ownership of the house in 1939, over the years Khalo and Rivera renovated, expanded and re-envisioned both the house and garden to express their wide-ranging tastes and their commitment to the idea of Mexico. Kahlo, in particular, treasured plants and used her affinity for color to assemble pots and plant beds. The garden was a place of both comfort and inspiration for Kahlo; an immersive world where she could think about her work or entertain friends. Unlike, most guests, we will enjoy a private tour of the house and grounds while closed to the general public. This unique and immersive experience will be the inspiration for Ariella’s workshop later in the day.

“I paint flowers so they will not die. I hope the leaving is joyful; and I hope never to return. Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly? I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best. I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality. Painting completed my life. I leave you my portrait so that you will have my presence all the days and nights that I am away from you.” – Frida Kahlo

Lunch at San Ángel Inn After our morning at Frida’s house, we will visit San Angel Inn for lunch, which was once an old Carmelite monastery. Famous for its Mexican-colonial architecture and interior decorations, we will dine amongst the beautiful gardens and fountains. www.sanangelinn.com

Ariella Chezar Workshop at Casa Azul Returning to Casa Azul, we enjoy a once in a lifetime experience hosting a floral design class with renowned designer, Ariella Chezar on the grounds of this enchanting garden. Finding inspiration from Frida and her iconic home around us, Ariella will lead the group on a workshop creating spectacular designs unlike anything else. After the class we will complete the day with a visit to Trinitate, a beautiful store selling clay pots and vessels handmade in Mexico. (All designs in the workshop will be professionally photographed.)

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Dinner at Rosetta After returning to the hotel, we will dine at one of the most famous Italian restaurants in Mexico City, Rosetta. http://www.rosetta.com.mx/

Tuesday, January 30th Private guided visit to the Popular Art Museum The Popular Art Museum is a museum in Mexico City that promotes and preserves Mexican handcrafts and folk art. We will spend the morning learning about Mexico’s long history in craft, art and design.

Lunch and Azul Historico Located inside the "Downtown Hotel" the large terrace has spectacular view of the historic center skyline, with its churches, and the casi español. http://www.azul.rest

Shopping at "La Ciudadela Market" After the museum and lunch, the artists of “Ciudadela Market” invite you to learn their expression of their culture and city through crafts. This is the place where you can find the best handcrafts from all over Mexico! We will do a bit of shopping and then return to the hotel for a restful afternoon.

Dinner at Pujol Pujol was named by Wall Street Journal as the best in Mexico City, and ranked 17th best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine in 2013. https://www.pujol.com.mx/en/

Wednesday, January 31st Trajineras Experience at One cannot visit Mexico City without a visit to the historic canals of Xochimilco, pronounced (So-Chee-Mil-Co), known as the Venice of Mexico. The name Xochimilco means “garden of flowers". Back in the Aztec times, floating gardens, called , were built on the surface waters of , which are still replicated today. We will spend our morning exploring this unique treasure and have a traditional lunch aboard the Trajinera.

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Xochimilco

Tacos at Zaranda After a relaxing afternoon back at the hotel students will enjoy dinner at an authentic taco restaurant.

Dancing and drink at Café Paraiso After dinner, students who are in the mood for some Thursday drinks and dancing can join us at this very fun and sought after dancing club. *OPTIONAL, will be charged $60 usd per person on-site

Thursday, February 1st Visit and shop at Jamaica Flower Market To begin our last day in Mexico City, we will visit Jamaica flower market where all the city’s florists and designer purchase their flowers on a regular basis. Together with Ariella Chezar we will experience this market and shop for flowers to use in Ariella’s full day workshop.

Jamaica Flower Market

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Table Design and Décor with Ariella Chezar After Jamaica, we will enjoy a full-day workshop with Ariella pulling from all of our experiences, shopping adventures and more from the past four days. Together we will create a fully realized tablescape design in a very special venue (TBD). Professional photos will be taken of the design for student’s personal use.

Farewell Dinner After working all day on our table and event space, we will enjoy a very special final dinner taking in the fruits of our labor and remembering our amazing time in Mexcio!

Mezcal Tasting and Drinks After our beautiful dinner, back at the hotel a private Mezcal tasting will be available for those interested in trying one of the most famous Mexican liquors and now popular all over the world. Mix up your own drink using flowers as part of the ingredients!

Friday, February 2nd Official Departure

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TOTAL COST The World of Frida Kahlo with Ariella Chezar Mexico City 2018 January 27th – February 2 nd, 2018

Six-Day/Night Complete Package with Condesa df (single room) stay: $5,500pp Price includes hotel accommodations, all transportation throughout Mexico City, all meals, tickets to all group attractions and tours, and materials fees for all workshops.

Six-Day/Night Complete Package with Condesa df (double room) stay: $4,900pp Price includes hotel accommodations, all transportation throughout Mexico City, all meals, tickets to all group attractions and tours, and materials fees for all workshops.

* Flight arrangements and alcoholic beverages will be the responsibility of each individual participant. Included Meals: All breakfasts at Condesa df

Lunches: Dulce Patria San Angel Inn Azul Historico Xochimilco

Dinners: Rosetta Pujol Zaranda

Cocktails Café Paraiso Private Mezcal Tasting

Payment Schedule: The first deposit of $1,000 is required no later than November 15th 2017 to hold a space on the trip (refundable until November 16th). The second deposit of $1,000 will be due by January 1 st, 2018. The remaining balance and full payment will be due by January 10 th, 2018.

Please note that changes may occur as we refine the details to Mexico City trip 2018. At least six participants are required for the trip. Depending on the number of registrants, FlowerSchool New York reserves the right to cancel the trip until November15th. After that date all payments will be non-refundable.

For more Information, please contact Brittany Lenig at (212) 661-8074 or [email protected].

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The first deposit of $1,000 is required no later than November 15th 2017 to hold a space on the trip (refundable until November 16th). The second deposit of $1,000 will be due by January 1st, 2018. The remaining balance and full payment will be due by January 10th, 2018.

Please note that changes may occur as we refine the details to Mexico City trip 2018. At least six participants are required for the trip. Depending on the number of registrants, FlowerSchool New York reserves the right to cancel the trip until November15th. After that date all payments will be non-refundable.

For more Information, please contact Brittany Lenig at (212) 661-8074 or [email protected]

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