{"title":"Taos Creative Retreat","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #5c666f;\"\u003eTAOS CREATIVE RETREAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFebruary 23 – March 1, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRegistration opens August 1, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eright here at 9:00 am \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eA $500.00 deposit will hold your spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e(see refund policy below) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e This location CAN accommodate special dietary needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eand is conducive to spouses\/partners attending.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAF+AvenirNext-DemiBold; color: #919191;\"\u003ePer person rate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eSingle $2750 Shared $2450 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eParticipants are responsible for getting to Taos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003e(The cost of this retreat is higher than our other domestic retreats because of the cost of lodging and food at the Lodge.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: gray; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eYour hosts for this retreat are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: gray; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSuzie Briddsang, Colleen Troy and Anna Shallman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular; color: #ef821c;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular; color: #ef821c;\"\u003eMabel Dodge Luhan House | Taos, NM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; color: #818d9b;\"\u003eThe Experience: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003eTaos, 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?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003eOur 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003eSuzie Briddsang will lead us through a series of daily, explorative sessions called “Conversations about Creativity.” These group sessions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003einvite 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: AAAAAL+Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003eEnhancing these daily conversations, we weave in various optional activities: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAF+AvenirNext-DemiBold; color: #919191;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAF+AvenirNext-DemiBold; color: #919191;\"\u003eIncluded Activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eAn evening slide show with local landscape photographer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eA Flax Paper Making workshop with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eJacqueline Mallegni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eVisit to the nearby hamlet of Arroyo Seco, home to Taos Wools \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eonsite yoga room with mats and blocks available for use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eonsite labyrinth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAF+AvenirNext-DemiBold; color: #919191;\"\u003eOffsite Activities (at individual expense) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003eTour of T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eaos Pueblo (there’s always the potential for Taos Pueblo to close without advance notice)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eOjo Caliente Hot Springs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eRio Grande Gorge Bridge and possible sighting of big horn sheep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAF+AvenirNext-DemiBold; color: #919191;\"\u003eMeals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003eEach 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003eBreakfast and lunch and 3 dinners included. You have 3 nights to eat out in Taos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAC+AvenirNext-Regular;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003eDuring the day, coffee and tea are available 7:00am - 8pm with daily homemade goodies and fruit available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: AAAAAG+Avenir-Book;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; color: gray; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128;\"\u003eHelpful Information about this Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eThere 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.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eTaos 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eThere are yoga mats and props available for use in the yoga room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eRooms are refreshed daily unless told otherwise.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: para-border-div; border: solid #E1E7EF 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #E1E7EF .25pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #E1E7EF .25pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; color: #334155; background: #F3F3F3;\"\u003eGratuity will be collected, suggested range is typically $10-$15 per person\/per day and will be shared amongst the MDL staff, mostly to kitchen and housekeeping. (The suggested range for gratuity is specified from the MDL Director and Asst. director. The staff is readily available to help with any needs that arise while on the property. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #E1E7EF .25pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #E1E7EF .25pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif;\"\u003eMDL is a non-profit organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSingle Rooms: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIf \u003cb\u003eI\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eShared Rooms: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIn my experience, three months out from the start of the retreat, it is very difficult to find people that can attend. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Candara Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #790c13; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIf you would like to get emails about this retreat, you can sign up for our Newsletter at the bottom of any page. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/4310\/0568\/collections\/early-morning-sun-on.jpg?v=1773595765","url":"https:\/\/sisudesigns.org\/collections\/taos-creative-retreat.oembed","provider":"Sisu Designs Yarn Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}