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The Senior Trip: The Slow Goodbye and Two Beautiful Vacation Retreats in Taos, New Mexico

The Santa Fe Prep Senior Trip is a chance to unplug from electronics, the internet, media, parties and slowly, sweetly say goodbye to each other. The seniors travel to an unbelievably beautiful place, the camp food is great, the rafting both soothing and exhilirating. The rafting,  games on the beach, and the laughter around the campfire offer a wholesome and poignant way to say goodbye. It is quite simply magical to witness.

Their multi-day wilderness river trip is through Desolation Canyon on the Green River in Utah (pictured above). The cost of this trip is substantially reduced by the fundraising efforts of seniors throughout the year—in this case, an online vacation rental auction—as well by a large subsidy from the school itself. The money from this auction will help reduce the cost of the trip for all seniors and will help out substantially with financial aid for the trip.

Two stunning vacation rentals in Taos, New Mexico have been donated by senior class families at no charge to the senior class, allowing all of the money generated to go directly to the Class of 2017 Senior Trip. Both of these properties are charming, luxurious, and perfect places for a fun getaway. The first one, Rio Hondo, is literally right on the Taos Ski Valley slopes and holds up to 6 people; the other, Dragonfly, is ten miles away, and holds up to 8 people. The properties are beautiful, comfortable, and have complete gourmet kitchens, allowing family and friends to make meals onsite.  Both properties often rent for well over $500 per night, and they are being offered to us with substantial flexibility in booking days. Please see details below. And thank you to the families who have generously provided these rentals.

 

RIO HONDO RETREAT

Donated by the extended family of Thomas Naylor ’17

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Location: Rio Hondo Condominium, Taos Ski Valley, NM

Capacity: Sleeps 6; 3 Bedrooms; 3 Bathrooms

Description: Rio Hondo Condominiums are located along the Rio Hondo River, in the heart of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. The condominiums are directly next door to the Children’s Ski School and the Ruggeli Chairlift. The convenient location allows guests to ski in and out. Amenities of the condo complex include a hot tub and dry sauna, onsite parking, and a 24/7 property manager. This condo has a gas fireplace, washer/dryer, satellite TV, and complimentary WiFi. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms accommodate 6 guests—upstairs master bedroom with queen bed and bath, downstairs queen bedroom/bath, and twin (2) bedroom/bath. Beautiful wood floors in the living area, stone kitchen countertops, plaster walls, and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances provide a luxurious atmosphere within a rustic mountain setting.

Timeframe: 4-night stay from April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018, subject to availability (unavailable the week prior Christmas 2017 and the week after).

Minimum Bid:  $1200
Buy It Now:  $2500 (Email Eric Rounds for this option)
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DRAGONFLY RETREAT

Donated by Dr. Anne Foster, mother of Julian Rosales ’17

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Location: Valdez, NM (10 miles from Taos Ski Valley)

Capacity: Sleeps 8; 4 bedrooms: 1 king bedroom, 2 queen bedrooms, two twin beds; 4 Bathrooms

Description: Dragonfly is an elegant, one-of-a-kind “mountain retreat'” off Ski Valley Road midway between the town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley. This 6,000 sq ft gated estate on 5 acres has Southwest ambiance throughout, with viga ceilings, copper sconces, nichos, and luxury decor and original art. Amenities include:  game room, steam shower, huge jacuzzi bathtub after, outdoor whirlpool/hot tub, exercise room, washer/dryer, satellite TV, and complimentary WiFi.  

Timeframe:  4-night stay during the next calendar year, subject to availability.

Minimum Bid:  $1200
Buy It Now:  $2500 (Email Eric Rounds for this option)
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