Collection: Taos Creative Retreat

TAOS CREATIVE RETREAT

February 23 – March 1, 2027

Registration opens August 1, 2026

right here at 9:00 am

A $500.00 deposit will hold your spot

(see refund policy below) 

 This location CAN accommodate special dietary needs

and is conducive to spouses/partners attending.  

Per person rate Single $2750 Shared $2450

Participants are responsible for getting to Taos.

(The cost of this retreat is higher than our other domestic retreats because of the cost of lodging and food at the Lodge.)

Your hosts for this retreat are Suzie Briddsang, Colleen Troy and Anna Shallman

Mabel Dodge Luhan House | Taos, NM

The Experience: Taos, NM, lovingly nicknamed “a bohemian mecca,” and the Mabel Dodge Luhan Historic House, known for over a century as an artists hub, is the setting for this Creative Retreat. Oh if these thick, warm adobe walls could talk; what might we hear?

Our group-exclusive time here centers on abundant conversations and sharing while the pinon fireplaces envelope us in snugness. We’ll be fed phenomenal homemade meals each day from their historic kitchen.

Suzie Briddsang will lead us through a series of daily, explorative sessions called “Conversations about Creativity.” These group sessions invite makers of all kinds to immerse themselves in the topic of creativity – its definition, role in our lives and why we are drawn to an ongoing relationship with it. Participants will engage in discussion, reflection, writing, lecture, interactive activities and share a great deal of laughter. Each person is encouraged to investigate the experiences, values and intentions they hold regarding their creative work. This new knowledge can serve as a powerful ally. Participants leave feeling renewed and empowered.

Enhancing these daily conversations, we weave in various optional activities:

Included Activities

·       An evening slide show with local landscape photographer

·       A Flax Paper Making workshop with Jacqueline Mallegni

·       Visit to the nearby hamlet of Arroyo Seco, home to Taos Wools

·       onsite yoga room with mats and blocks available for use

·       onsite labyrinth

Offsite Activities (at individual expense)

·       Tour of Taos Pueblo (there’s always the potential for Taos Pueblo to close without advance notice)

·       Ojo Caliente Hot Springs

·       Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and possible sighting of big horn sheep

Meals

Each breakfast and lunch provides homemade delicious nourishment. Every meal is unique and yes, a banana split sundae buffet with homemade chocolate and caramel sauce can be nourishing.

Breakfast and lunch and 3 dinners included. You have 3 nights to eat out in Taos.

During the day, coffee and tea are available 7:00am - 8pm with daily homemade goodies and fruit available.

Helpful Information about this Location

There is no luggage portaging available and no elevators on the property.  Some guest rooms are in the Big House, others in the Juniper House or cottage. There is a gravel parking lot and there are stairs leading to the flagstone courtyard and Big House where the receptionist is located. It is possible to drive to the gated entrance to drop off luggage. (The receptionist can provide instructions but we ask that you please refrain from driving through the gate onto the fragile flagstone courtyard.) 

In keeping with the feel of Mabel’s era, there are no telephones, televisions, internet or alarm clocks in the guest rooms. Telephone and internet access are available in the common area of the Big House.

Taos is at an altitude of approximately 7,000 feet above sea level. You will need to drink plenty of water during your stay to prevent dehydration and alleviate altitude sickness. Do bring a refillable water bottle that can be filled.

It is 15 minute walk to historic Taos Plaza. The streets and property can be dark at night. Flashlights are available in your room and from the receptionist as needed.

While alcohol is allowed, this property does not have a bar/lounge which means BYOB. There are plenty of nearby grocery stores to purchase alcohol and snack items.

There are yoga mats and props available for use in the yoga room.

Rooms are refreshed daily unless told otherwise.  

For the safety of guests and staff, fireplaces cannot be used in the guest rooms, however in the lounge and gathering areas, the staff will monitor all fires to keep us cozy.

Refund Policy

Single Rooms: If I can find someone to take your place I will refund you all but 100.00. If I can’t find someone, I will not be able to refund any payments made. 

Shared Rooms: If one of you needs to cancel, If YOU find a new roommate, I will refund all but 100.00 to the person that needed to cancel. If you can’t find someone, I will not be able to refund any payments made.

In my experience, three months out from the start of the retreat, it is very difficult to find people that can attend. 

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