The History and Prehistory of Taos, New Mexico

Friday, Saturday and Sunday
October 16-18, 2026

Enjoy a multifaceted exploration of Taos, New Mexico. Learn about the area’s deep history, covering the protohistoric era, Indigenous life, traditional Spanish and frontier living. Educational activities include behind-the-scenes tours of the Hacienda de Los Martinez and Kit Carson museums, Taos Pueblo and a hike to view petroglyphs on private property along a disappearing wagon trail. Explorers will also enjoy a private dinner with an award-winning chef, a group luncheon and time to explore the historic Taos Plaza.

For more information, please email Warren Mitchell at [email protected] or call 505.216.0848.

Pricing

  • Double Occupancy: $950.00 per person
  • Single Occupancy: $1,150.00 per person

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Friday, October 16 | Arrival and Welcome Dinner

Saturday, October 17 | Guided Tours

  • Breakfast on your own
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Kit Carson House & Museum with exclusive access to a space not open to the public
  • Private group lunch at Doc Martin’s (historic Taos Inn’s restaurant)
  • Guided tour of Taos Pueblo, exploring the multi-storied adobe buildings that have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years
  • Evening on your own for shopping on the historic plaza, dinner or exploration

Sunday, October 18 | Hike to Ancient Petroglyphs at Arroyo Hondo

  • Guided by Executive Director of the Office of Archaeological Studies, Dr. John Taylor-Montoya, you’ll hike along an abandoned wagon trail on private property and see ancient petroglyphs amid sweeping vistas. This hike is moderately difficult and will require careful footing and climbing for an exclusive look at the petroglyph tablets.

Pricing Details

Pricing includes:

  • 2 nights of accommodations at Taos Inn (Friday and Saturday)
  • Tour and admission fees for Hacienda de Los Martinez (Friday)
  • Private hosted chef dinner (Friday)
  • Kit Carson museum tour and admission fees (Saturday)
  • Hosted lunch at Taos Inn (Saturday)
  • Guided tour and admission fees for Taos Pueblo (Saturday)
  • Guided hike and content expertise on petroglyphs with Dr. John Taylor-Montoya (Sunday)
  • Transportation to and from petroglyph site
  • Full trip coordination and hosting throughout the weekend with Warren Mitchell and John Taylor-Montoya
Not included and you are responsible for:
  • Transportation to/from Taos
  • Additional meals not listed above
  • Hotel incidentals
  • Optional activities outside the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

Payment and Reservation:

  • $500 non-refundable deposit per person to reserve your space
  • Full balance due 30 days prior to departure (Sept. 16). 
  • 100% refund for cancelations made before Sept. 16, Cancelations made after Sept. 16 are non-refundable.
  • Space is limited to maintain a relaxed, intimate group size

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