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

experience painting in a magnificent canyon.

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Sept 20 - 28
$1650
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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. The best way to experience this place is from horseback, led by a Navajo who was born in the Canyon, and that's just what we've arranged for you. Most of the Canyon is restricted access, but with our Navajo guides and permits for the week, we'll be able to go everywhere.
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. Then we’ll focus on our art for the morning, with afternoons spent either riding, hiking, napping, or, doing more art. All of your art and camping gear will be brought in separately by truck, allowing you to ride unencumbered. You supply art and camping equipment (detailed lists provided).

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.
All levels of Weavers welcome, Painters must be intermediate level.

$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 Art and Riding Painting trip in the Heart of Navajo County
Sept 22-30

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
Contact us for a free eight page information packet with all the details about this experience. tas@laplaza.org

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 outf tting 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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