CIRCLES EXPLORERS | OCTOBER 2023
Photo: Donald Judd, Robert Irwin, El Cosmico, McDonal Observatory, and Dan Flavin
Explorers Marfa Trip, November 9 – 13, 2023
Per person price is $1,065.00
Pricing includes: Three meals and programming
Does not include: Lodging and transportation
To reserve your place on the trip and receive the link to secure your hotel accommodations please call Cara O’Brien at 505-216-0848.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
• 7:00 am Depart Santa Fe and arrive at El Cosmico by 3:00 pm for check in (7 hrs, 465 miles)
§ 802 S Highland Ave, Marfa, TX 79843, (432) 729-1950
• 6:00 pm Welcome dinner and entertainment (The Beer Garden at El Cosmico)
Friday, November 10, 2023
• Breakfast on your own
• 10:00 am Ballroom Marfa Private Tour, 108 E San Antonio St, Marfa, TX 79843 (432) 729-3600
• Lunch on your own
• 1:00 pm departure Marfa to the McDonald Observatory, 3640 Dark Sky Dr, Fort Davis, TX 79734 (44 min, 37.2 miles)
• 2:00 pm McDonald Observatory Guided Tour (1.5 hours)
• 3:30 pm leave for Fort Davis, TX
• 4:00 pm Dinner at the Blue Mountain Bar and Grill 101 State St., Fort Davis, TX 79734 (432) 426-3244 before 4pm (432) 426-3237
• 6:15 pm return to McDonald Observatory for Star Party (2 hours)
§ Arrive by 6:45 pm, Star Party starts at 7:00 pm
• 9:00 pm return to Marfa
Saturday, November 11, 2023
• Breakfast on your own
• 10:00 am Private full tour of the Chianti Foundation (Part 1: Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, John Wesley and Roni Horn) 1 Cavalry Row, Marfa TX 79843, (432) 729-4362
• 12:30 Lunch on your own
• 2:00 pm Private full tour of the Chianti Foundation (Part 2: The John Chamberlan Building, and Sculpture, Robert Irwin, then back to Chianti to see Sarah Crowner and studio- new contemporary works Carl Andre, The Arena a converted gymnasium by Donald Judd and end the tour with Judd’s Concrete Works by Donald Judd) 105 West Oak Street (432) 729-4362
• Dinner on your own
Sunday, November 12, 2023
• 10:00 Brunch at Cibalo Creek Ranch 97139 US Hwy 67, Marfa, TX 79843 432.729.6654 followed by Ranch’s museum Tour
• Ranch activities are available to book on your own, additional fees apply
§ Mountain Jeep Tours, Horseback Riding, ATV Tours, Big Bend Bike Tours, Birding and More
• 2:30 pm Judd Foundation: Full Collection Tour, 104 S Highland Ave, Marfa, TX 79843 (432) 729-4406
• Dinner on your own
• 6:30 pm Marfa Lights Meet Up 9 miles east of town on U.S. 90, towards Alpine at dusk
Restaurant Recommendations:
Lunch:
Margaret’s In Marfa
Jett’s Grill
Dinner:
The Water Stop
Cochineal
La Venture at Hotel St. George
Signature Shops:
The Wrong Store (thewrongmarfa.com)
Cacktus Liquor Store
Pre or Post Stop:
Connect