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Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2026Rodelinda, commissioned and co-produced by Hudson Hall, is headed west!
Join Hudson Hall friends for four unforgettable days of opera, private museum tours, and culinary delights in Santa Fe, New Mexico as we travel together to celebrate the opening night of Handel’s Rodelinda, directed by R.B. Schlather, at the magnificent Santa Fe Opera.
Destination: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dates: Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
Itinerary
Thursday — Arrive and unwind at a private welcome reception at The Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi with mezcal cocktails, regional wines, and seasonal cuisine.
Friday — Explore Santa Fe’s vibrant visual art scene with a local curator, followed by a relaxed lunch at Café Pasqual’s. In the early evening, R.B. and Karen Schlather welcome you to a private fête with the opera’s creative team, set against sweeping arroyo sunset views. The night continues at the Santa Fe Opera, with orchestra seats to Madama Butterfly, featuring mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pearce, a cast member from Hudson Hall’s Rodelinda.
Saturday — Glimpse behind the scenes of one of the world’s most distinctive opera houses with a private backstage tour of the Santa Fe Opera. Return at sunset for cocktails and an elegant Opening Night Dinner catered by Four Seasons Encantado at O’Shaughnessy Hall, an open-air pavilion overlooking the opera’s gardens. The evening culminates with the centerpiece of our journey — orchestra seats for the opening night performance of Rodelinda.
Sunday — Travel north to Abiquiú for a private tour of Georgia O’Keeffe Home and Studio, followed by brunch in her garden. Return downtown to immerse in contemporary art at SITE Santa Fe followed by a farewell dinner at Leo’s, the new restaurant by Zak Pelaccio, of Fish and Game and BackBar in Hudson, recently named one of Esquire’s best new restaurants.
Opera tickets are confirmed, itinerary is evolving and subject to change.
Price: $3,500.00 (includes top-tier tickets to all cultural events, group meals, and private tours with shuttles. Does not include flights or accommodations. $700.00 is tax-deductible.)
Accommodations
A special group rate and dedicated concierge is available to trip guests at the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, offering a modern downtown experience. The special group rate is $429 per night, plus tax and resort fees. Please email Liz at [email protected] to be added to the party’s guest list.
This special opera trip is open to Hudson Hall members and their guests. Spaces are limited for this intimate experience. Reserve by February 28, 2026 to join us for this extraordinary artistic adventure.
Contact Liz Broadfoot, Director of Development at [email protected] or (518) 822-1438 to reserve your place, express interest, or for more information. Once you have confirmed your space, recommendations for flights and ground transportation will be shared.
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Event Venue
Santa Fe Opera House, 301 Opera Dr,Santa Fe,NM,United States
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