Walpi, Arizona by T.J. Youvella, Coyote Clan of Polacca, Arizona ©1997 printed by Stu Jenks

Picture in your mind soaring, tan mesas crowned by multi-storied adobe villages; listen to the wind rustling the dried leaves of blue and red and yellow corn that grows in traditional gardens scraped from the dry earth. Do the names Old Oraibi, Hotevilla, Shongopavi and Walpi conjure up images of dancing katsinas, pottery the color of the earth and overlaid silver with stark designs in black? Are you ready for a journey back in time? Then join us this spring as we travel to the land of the Hopi where culture and tradition are rooted in the land.

All along the way we will be accompanied by Southwest scholar and second-generation Indian art dealer Mark Bahti. During our stay on Second Mesa, Bahti will introduce us to silversmiths, potters, basket weavers and katsina doll carvers working in both traditional and contemporary styles who will share with us their art, their lives, and their rich cultural heritage. As with any cultural immersion experience, itineraries may change and unexpected opportunities may arise as serendipitous gifts. Come “be there” with us and share these unforgettable memories. Cost includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, accommodations at the Hopi Cultural Center hotel, and two lunches. $995 per person double occupancy (single supplement $155)

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