AIC-PMG Winter Meeting 2025

5pm Spa and Dinner - Ten Thousand Waves and Izanami RestaurantLisa Duncan, conservator, grew up in Albuquerque and wanted to invite everyone to a spa night and dinner at the legendary Santa Fe bath house (onsen) – the wonderful– 10,000 waves. It's on the way to the ski area so not right in the central core of Santa Fe. It should be a relaxing and beautiful night. The spa takes reservations 45 days in advance so Lisa will be striving to secure a private room for 10. She can get another room too if there's lots of interest. Each participant will pay the spa directly on the day. It will be $82/ person plus any taxes.
Lisa has also made dinner reservations at the restaurant afterward.
Dinner to follow at the Izanami Restaurant. Dinner reservations are at 7:30p if you decide to just do dinner. Each diner will pay for their own meal. Click on the links for more information. Please note the spa visit does not include treatments ( facials/massage etc.)  You can reserve those directly with the spa. We recommend that you conclude any individual treatment before 5 pm to enjoy the soaking experience.

To reserve your spot - please sign up on the doodle poll. You will have the opportunity to sign up for both the dinner and spa - or just the soaking experience or the dinner.

Address: 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe 87501
https://tenthousandwaves.com/
20 min drive from the centrally located Plaza: Go north on Washington Ave. After several blocks you will see the huge pink Scottish Rite building at the corner of Paseo de Peralta. Continue north on Washington one block to the next stoplight. Turn right on Artist Road. Follow this road uphill. At some point it will become Hyde Park Road. After 3.5 miles, you will see the spa on your left. If you start going downhill, you've gone too far.

Sign up for Ten Thousand Waves Spa and Izanami Restaurant on Tuesday, February 4 by selecting it in the Tour Doodle Poll.

PhotoEye Gallery & Bookstore
PhotoEye and Meow Wolf are located a short walk apart so you can do both Meow Wolf and PhotoEye. PhotoEye has been a long standing resource and advocate for photography based arts in Santa Fe. The gallery sells artwork mostly online, but the photography bookstore is a fun activity, especially with this crowd. Free, but it can be dangerous if you're trying to save money. You will surely walk away with a book or 2.

The gallery and bookstore's hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Address: 1300 Rufina Cir Suite A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Sign up for Meow Wolf and PhotoEye Gallery & Bookstore on Wednesday, February 5 by selecting it in the Tour Doodle Poll.

As Above, So Below Distillery TourAs Above, So Below Distillery opened in the heart of the Railyard District and very near Site Santa Fe. You can sample many artisanal spirits including a pinon gin or an apricot brandy that has been talked about in the local press. You must be 21 to enter the premises.
Address: 545 Camino de la Familia, Santa Fe 87501
Sign up for the As Above, So Below Distillery Tour on Wednesday, February 5 by selecting it in the Tour Doodle Poll.

4:30pm Meow Wolf - group discount general admissionMeow Wolf and PhotoEye Gallery are located a short walk apart so you can do both Meow Wolf and PhotoEye. Kids and adults alike will enjoy. This should definitely be on your list If you're bringing your kids to the meeting. Each participant will pay Lisa Duncan ahead of time for the discounted ticket. Meow Wolf is an arts and entertainment company that creates immersive, interactive art installations and experiences:
What they do
Meow Wolf creates large-scale art installations, music videos, streaming content, and arts and music festivals. They also produce immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of storytelling.
How they do it
Meow Wolf's experiences are created by hundreds of artists and storytellers from around the world. They use storytelling and exploration to transport visitors to another realm.
What their experiences are like
Some say Meow Wolf's experiences are interactive, unique, and cool. They describe them as a mix of murder mystery and art installation, where you have to put together clues to solve the mystery.
We will make a group reservation depending on the number of interested attendees; cost TBD.
Address:1352 Rufina Cir, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Cara Romero - Photographer's Studio TourCara Romero has graciously opened up her studio for a tour. Her work can be seen on her website: https://www.cararomero.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cararomerophotography/
Cara Romero Photography
333 Montezuma Ave #5, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Cara Romero is an American photographer known for her digital photography that examines Indigenous life through a contemporary lens. She lives in both Santa Fe, New Mexico and the Mojave Desert. She is an enrolled citizen of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. Wikipedia
A video for you to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwy3mKlVeV0
Cara Romero is generously opening her studio to us at no cost. - However - the group is limited to the number that can fit in the studio - you will need to signup
Sign up for Cara Romero Photography Studio Tour on Friday, February 7 by selecting it in the Tour Doodle Poll.

Downtown Architectural Walking Tour
Around the time of statehood, it was recognized that the local economy was based on being the seat of government and the location of the state prison. So, there was an intentional effort to foster tourism and with that, it was decided that Santa Fe should cultivate a particular regional tradition now known as Santa Fe Style. In the early 1950s, Santa Fe was the first American city to establish a Historical District with strict rules for preservation.
David Rasch, the former Historic Preservation Officer for Santa Fe and a collections conservator, will be available to give a walking tour of Santa Fe. David charges $20/ person for the tour and will take payment directly at the tour. He understands the preservation issues in Santa Fe and is an expert witness for the litigations surrounding the Obelisk - the Soldiers' Monument, in the Plaza. This monument was erected after the Civil War to celebrate the Hispanic soldiers who turned back the Confederacy and prevented a takeover of New Mexico. It was pulled down by protestors in October 2020.

Sign up for Downtown Architectural Walking Tour on Saturday, February 8 by selecting it in the Tour Doodle Poll.

Exact starting location will be emailed to participants.