Santa Fe
CULTURAL & GARDEN WONDERS: SANTA FE
With AHS Hosts Tim and Christine Conlon

August 18 to 24, 2025
Program Brochure and Registration
The Experience
Discover the wonders of Santa Fe with the AHS on a unique journey highlighting the region’s stunning gardens, vibrant culture, and rich artistic traditions. Explore the art of high desert-adapted gardening and the striking beauty of plants that thrive in this unique environment. Alongside these horticultural discoveries, enjoy immersive cultural experiences, including iconic Museum Hill and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Santa Fe Opera. With curated visits to historic sites including the Taos Pueblo and Georgia O’Keeffe’s Home, Garden & Studio at Abiquiú, this program offers a delightful blend of nature, history, and art, perfect for gardening enthusiasts eager to explore the fascinating ecological and multi-cultural heritage of the American Southwest.
Trip Highlights
- Experience the unique blend of natural landscapes and adobe architecture that inspires Santa Fe’s large multicultural artist community.
- Visit a fascinating variety of high-desert gardens.
- Immerse yourself in the cultural treasures of Santa Fe’s Museum Hill, home to several iconic museums showcasing art, history, and culture.
- Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Santa Fe Opera, an architectural marvel, with the opportunity to independently attend a performance.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taos Pueblo, a multistory adobe complex that has been inhabited by Native Americans for centuries.
- Explore the historical significance of Los Alamos and the natural beauty of the Los Alamos Nature Center.
- Take a docent-led tour of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and visit her home, garden, and studio in Abiquiú.
Contact
Travel Study Department
703.768.5500 ext. 117
travel@ahsgardening.org