Name: SPEED DATE A CITY: SANTA FE
Start: 2022-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Santa Fe, NM, USA

Sheila Stone Tours

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12 reviews

Mar 24 - 27, 2022

Group size: 3 - 7

SPEED DATE A CITY: SANTA FE

Santa Fe, NM, USA

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Sheila Stone Tours

Email address verified

12 reviews

Mar 24 - 27, 2022

Group size: 3 - 7

Day 1, THURSDAY
Day 1, THURSDAY
Arrival
We arrive in Santa Fe and check into our hotel (pictured). Once we're all together, we walk across the street to the Railyard Arts District for a bit of wandering around before dinner (and maybe some music) at Cowgirl BBQ.
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DAY 2, FRIDAY
DAY 2, FRIDAY
MEOW WOLF, KAKAWA, & GEORGIA
This morning we experience the mind-bending Meow Wolf. The House of Eternal Return features over 70 rooms of immersive art to explore. It’s impossible to explain, but here’s a little taste of what’s in store: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=lmNvh0W6Y4Y

From there we move on to the equally mind-blowing chocolate at Kakawa followed by lunch. (Think 'Eat dessert first!') After a visit to the world-famous Georgia O’Keefe Museum, we have a Gruet champagne tasting at the gorgeous St. Francis Hotel.

In the evening, we join the ‘Last Friday Art Walk’ through the galleries of the Railyard Arts District.
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DAY 3, SATURDAY
DAY 3, SATURDAY
Santa Fe Plaza
We begin today exploring the Canyon Road Arts District then take the shuttle to Santa Fe Plaza where we visit Loreto Chapel which is famous for its unusual spiral staircase. It rises 20 feet while making two full turns, all without the support of a central pole. According to legend, it was built in answer to prayers by the local nuns when a mysterious stranger appeared and offered to build the staircase. He worked alone using only a few simple hand tools and disappeared afterwards without collecting his pay or the Sisters learning his identity. In any case, it’s an amazing feat of woodworking.

After lunch, there's free time to wander the plaza with its wonderful mix of amazing food, charming galleries, and fabulous shopping before dinner at local institution The Shed.
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DAY 4, SUNDAY
DAY 4, SUNDAY
ARTISAN MARKET AT THE RAILYARD
We spend the morning at the Artisan Market in the Railyard Arts District. Then the tour ends.

Until our next Speed Dating a City event!
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Day 1, THURSDAY

Arrival

We arrive in Santa Fe and check into our hotel (pictured). Once we're all together, we walk across the street to the Railyard Arts District for a bit of wandering around before dinner (and maybe some music) at Cowgirl BBQ.

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Sheila Stone Tours

12 reviews

I’m Sheila Stone and I love travel so much that I started a tour company when I was 60. (Have I mentioned that I’m also a late bloomer?) I create and lead small groups of women to interesting places in Europe & Japan. I have also created some Speed Date a City weekends here in the States. My tours give women an opportunity to meet other women travelers and local women too. We support local businesses by staying in small hotels and eating at family restaurants as much as possible so this is travel you can feel good about!

There was something for everyone on this trip: planned outings; suggested extras; free time to do whatever. Sheila, our tour guide, was her usual wonderful, fun self and that made the tour extra special. I especially enjoyed the chocolate factory tour, the outing to the Alps, the tramp through the Lavaux vineyards and the Olympic museum. Hearing some Queen tribute music at Montreux was an unexpected bonus. If one is looking for beautiful scenery, great history, delicious food and wine, this tour in Switzerland is a good choice.

By Berit H for Switzerland - Chocolate, Cheese, Wine, & Spa! 2024 on Oct 01, 2024

I don’t know where I should even start this was my first tour with Sheila Stone and I had an amazing experience from the beginning as I had many questions about the tour. My tour from arriving to the airport to returning was all scheduled perfectly. My experience on the wine and cheese tour was absolutely stellar the group was amazing we all became family. The wine tour a must, Chillon Castle a must, the spa a must oh let me tell you the hotels we stayed absolutely beautiful. I absolutely love how professional and accommodating Sheila was with everyone in the group which is so important when traveling abroad. If you haven’t gone on a tour with Sheila you are missing out on an incredible experience. This is my truly personal experience I loved every single moment. I’ll be touring again with Sheila Tours next year 2025 to Austria and I can’t wait.

By Shunta G for Switzerland - Chocolate, Cheese, Wine, & Spa! 2024 on Sep 27, 2024

I loved the Switzerland tour with Sheila. We stayed in Montreux and Lausanne, exploring the cities and the surrounding area. We had a wonderful time at a chocolate factory and a cheese factory, on a walking tour of a winery (that had delicious wines), on a private tour of the 13th century Zylglogge (clock tower) in Bern, took in some of the Freddie Mercury celebrations, and visited Chillon Castle. We also experienced a clog-wheel train into the mountains to see some wonderful views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, and a funicular tram in the French town of Evian. We met new friends on our trip, ate delicious food, and enjoyed comfortable accommodation. Thanks, Sheila, for a great experience. Meredith Y.

By Meredith Y for Switzerland - Chocolate, Cheese, Wine, & Spa! 2024 on Sep 21, 2024

I had a great time and met some wonderful people. The accommodations was fantastic and food was amazing. Thanks Sheila!!!

By Quinzella M for Switzerland - Chocolate, Cheese, Wine, & Spa! 2024 on Sep 21, 2024

I recently traveled with Sheila Stone to Switzerland, for the Chocolate, Cheese, Wine, and Spa! 2024 tour. I had such a great time! I loved the cog-wheel train journey into the mountains, and the visit to Evian-les-Bains across Lake Geneva in France. the Zytglogge clock tour in Bern was fascinating, and Chillon Castle was magical. the hotels were lovely, the food was fantastic, the spa was wonderful, the company was exceptional. I highly recommend traveling with Sheila Stone!

By Colleen H for Switzerland - Chocolate, Cheese, Wine, & Spa! 2024 on Sep 16, 2024

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I recently traveled with Sheila and 11 wonderful women on the 2024 Glorious British Gardens Tour and, indeed, it was a glorious experience! Sheila worked extremely hard to plan an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime tour for us, and her hard work clearly paid off! We visited gardens in Scotland and England of every size, shape and context from the personal "back garden" of the Edinburgh caterer who treated us to a fabulous luncheon in her home, to huge RHS gardens like Harlow Carr--and everything in between! And the Chelsea Flower Show (top of my bucket list!) was absolutely astounding!! As a mad gardener, myself, these experiences were extremely special for me. But as you will clearly note from other reviews, Sheila also has an amazing talent at selecting incredibly delicious restaurants for each day. So if you are lucky enough to experience this tour, come hungry and be charmed by all the surprising and delicious meals you will eat! Overall, I highly recommend this tour! Sheila is thoughtful about every detail in her travel planning. She makes sure each traveler has what they need, be it a special dietary accommodation or detailed information about each day. She is energetic, well-organized, and flexible, as needed. So do yourself a favor--just go!!!

By Susie M on 23 Jul, 2024

We saw so many beautiful gardens, flowers, plants on the Glorious British Gardens trip! Highlights were the Royal Botanical Garden (Rhododendrons and azaleas - oh my!), Dr. Neal's garden, Alnwick Garden, Harlowe Carr (my fave!), Chelsea Physic Garden (wonderful!) and the Chelsea Flower Show was incredible - did not disappoint and I'd have loved several days at it! Sheila has great taste in food - all the restaurants she chose were delicious. Hotel location in Edinburgh was perfect! The timing for the trip gave us a wonderful opportunity to see SO many gorgeous flowers!

By Amy G on 22 Jul, 2024

I traveled with Sheila on the Japanese Gardens tour in April 2024. The tour was jam packed with gardens -- one more beautiful than the next. Sheila knows her gardens! And she is UNFLAPPABLE. All tours are made up of people whose personalities and priorities are not always in sync, and Shelia handled this with diplomacy and aplomb. She is a very kind person, and is sensitive to everyone's needs. I highly recommend her tours.

By Margaret B on 21 Jul, 2024

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