2012 WORKSHOPS

Meetings With Remarkable Women

June 1 with departure June 3

Drawing from the lives of the remarkable women of Taos, both historic and contemporary, this workshop uses Taos as a focusing point to explore a number of questions. Who are the remarkable women of Taos and what makes them remarkable? What about Taos over the decades has provided such a supportive environment for strong, independent-minded women? What constitutes “remarkable” and what community characteristics help and hinder that growth.

The workshop opens Friday with a salon-style evening with the topic “Mabel Dodge Luhan and Georgia O’Keeffe: What fostered their growth and what hindered it. Based on written records left by these two remarkable women, Mabel’s biographer Lois Rudnick and Canadian poet Kate Braid will briefly examine the social and cultural forces at work in the lives of Mabel and Georgia, then open a salon to the participants. Over the weekend, led by a panel moderated by Lois, we will discuss these topics, write about influences on our own lives, and have the opportunity to explore Taos and encounter a variety of women whose lives have contributed to the community in multiple ways. ?” The workshop closes with “Breakfast with Mabel.” Seriousness will be moderated with laughter, storytelling and gourmet meals.

This workshop is part of a year-long celebration “Remarkable Women of Taos” which offers an exciting schedule of museum exhibitions and events. You can view a full listing at www.Taos.org.

Workshop Fee: $250 -includes an evening reception, lunch and two dinners. (Space is limited: workshop can accommodate 60; Mabel Dodge Luhan House has 19 rooms available for double or single occupancy.) Those wishing accommodations at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House may visit our web site at www.mabeldodgeluhan.com or call the numbers listed below.

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For more information or registration: 1-800-846-2235 or 575-751-9686
e-mail: mabel@MabelDodgeLuhan.com