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         SANTA FE, NM

August 27 – 31, 2008

When Santa Fe was founded in 1607, official records show that an inn, or la fonda, was among the first businesses established.

More than two centuries later, in 1821, when Captain William Becknell and his retinue forged a commercial route across the plains from Missouri to Santa Fe, they were pleased to find comfortable lodging and hospitality at la fonda on the Plaza. Literally the inn at the end of the Santa Fe Trail, La Fonda still occupies the southeast corner of the Plaza where travelers of all descriptions have been welcomed for almost 400 years.

The current La Fonda was built in 1922 on the site of the previous inns. In 1925 it was acquired by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, which leased it to Fred Harvey. From 1926 to 1968, La Fonda was one of the Harvey Houses, a renowned chain of fine hotels. Since 1968, La Fonda has been locally owned and operated and has continued a tradition of warm hospitality, excellent service and modern amenities while maintaining its historic integrity and architectural authenticity.  A travel writer once said, “Like vintage wine, La Fonda only improves with age...it is definitely an authentic Santa Fe heirloom.”

Our host hotel is the historic

La Fonda On the Plaza

"La Fonda" circa 1905                              La Fonda today
Courtesy Museum of
New Mexico. Neg. # 13040

100 East San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87502.  For reservations call 1-800-523-5002 #1 and be sure and tell them you are with Who’s Who International.  We have the unbelievable rate of $169.00 single and double!

The concierge at La Fonda is wonderful and will be of great help. Inside  your Who’s Who folders we will also have a list of favorite restaurants, museums and sites of interest. 

Our fun begins:

Tuesday August 26^th,6:00 pm

Due to so many arriving a day early we will meet, mix, and mingle and venture off to hear great music and have dinner.

Wednesday, 27^th

9:30 – 11:30 am – City Walking Tour

An enjoyable immersion in Santa Fe’s centuries of history, conflict, art and beauty.  Lunch on your own.

San Miguel Chapel

Oldest church structure in the US. Original adobe walls built in approximately 1610 AD

6-8:00 pm Ø Rendezvous and Welcome

Reception  @  La Fonda Hotel.

Thursday, 28^th

9:30-11:30 am  - City Walking Tour repeated

for those who arrived on the 27^th

Afternoon – yours to enjoy

6:00 pm Rendezvous

8:00 pm Dinner at Pranzo Italian Grill

You will have a selection from their menu and

Drinks are not included.

David Geist:   has had an illustrious Broadway career as a conductor, pianist, and vocal coach for such shows as CATS, LES MISERABLES, THE LION KING, THE PRODUCERS, WICKED, MISS SAIGON, FOSSE AND THE LAST FIVE YEARS

A private room is reserved for our group while David entertains us.

Please visit David’s website at www.davidgeist.com

There are pictures and music for you to preview

Friday 29^th Day Trip to Taos:

A bus with guide will take us to Taosa town in the north-central region of New Mexico.          

Taoscalls itself the "Town of Taos" and is located close to Taos Pueblo, the Native Americanvillage and tribe from which it takes its name. Taos means 'red willow' in the Tiwa language                                                        Taos Pueblo(or Pueblo de Taos) is an ancient pueblobelonging to a Northern Tiwaspeaking Native Americantribe of Pueblo people. It is approximately 1000 years old and lies about 1 mile north of the modern city of Taos, New Mexico. Taos Pueblo's most prominent architectural feature is a multi-storied residential complex of reddish-brown adobedivided into two parts by the Rio Pueblo.  According to the Pueblo's Web site, it was probably built between 1000 and 1450 A.D. It was designated a National Historic Landmarkon October 9, 1960, and in 1992 became a World Heritage Site. As of 2006, about 150 people live in Pueblo de Taos full-time.

6-8:00 pm Ø Rendezvous in the bar Vanessie’s of Santa Fe and listen to

Doug Montgomery 

His passion for classical music prompted Montgomery to pursue his Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern and then his Master’s Degree from the famed Juilliard School in New York City. Upon receiving his Master’s, he was awarded the prestigious Joseph Lhevinne Scholarship in piano and returned to teach at Juilliard for a year. He then attracted national attention as a top prize winner in the renowned Robert Casadesus Piano Competition. He also won first prize in the Musical Arts Competition in Chicago, which is sponsored by the Society of American Musicians.

8:00 pm Vanessie’s has reserved space for dinner for our group.  A truly memorable evening for all to enjoy.  Everyone will be on their own tab.

Saturday 29^th:  Enjoy the day with all the shops, galleries and museums.

6:00 pm Grand Finale Rendezvous,

Wine, cheese and a magnificent sunset awaits us!

Lois Folse-Alford’s daughter Micheau and husband David Jaderlund are graciously opening up their home for a private cocktail party where we will enjoy a wonderful sunset.  There may be a surprise guest!  (Their home was previously owned by Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus Stores). View from their deck.

After our cocktail party we are making plans to have dinner at Bishop’s Lodge.   We will have details if they can accommodate us.  There are so many great restaurants we may want to break into small groups and venture out.

Sunday, 30^th: Champagne Brunch at La Fonda  in their beautiful La Terraza room. The room has glass doors leading out on to patios with views of the city. 

Afterwards continue to enjoy the beauty of Santa Fe. 

Santa Fe Registration Form
Name:		Mbr #
Address:
City, ST, Zip:
Home Phone:                              Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Approved Guest of:
Need roommate to share hotel room?:	Yes			No
Non-Refundable Reg. Fee (Member):	$   75		$
Non-Refundable Reg. Fee (Non-Member):	$ 100		$
City Walking Tour: Wednesday & Thursday	$   12		$
Welcome Reception @ La Fonda Hotel	$   35
Dinner  and entertainment at Pranzo- Cash Bar	$   65		$
Transportation  via taxi or van	$ TBD
Taos Day Trip:	$   40		$
Cocktails + dinner at Vanessie’s – on your	$ own
Cocktail Party: Jaderlund’s	$   35		$
Transportation to Jaderlund’s + dinner	$ TBD		$
Sunday Brunch: - cash bar for champagne	$   45		$
Evening meals will be on your own
* Buses are limited in certain areas of Santa Fe. Transportation costs will be based on how many  need transportation to several places .	$		$
GRAND TOTAL			$
For Reservations Ø call Suzanne Kay @ 972-404-1919  or 1-866-994-1411 O, r email SuzaneKay@wwi-national.org Mail to 12544 Renoir Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
Payment by VISA/MC #:
Exp. Date:
Name on Card:
Signature:
Transportation from Albuquerque Airport: either call or email Sandia Shuttle Service s 888-775-5695 www.sandiashuttle.com

We will announce the charity when in Santa Fe.

In keeping with our tradition we will have a local charity

receive our donations from this event. This is voluntary and all charities appreciate what we have contributed over the years.