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Inn and Spa at
Loretto Hits High Notes with ‘Le Tailgate at the
Santa Fe Opera’ Package
Upscale accommodations, gourmet
tailgate picnic, and renown opera talent delight
in the high desert.
(Santa Fe, NM) Home to one of the world’s
most beloved opera companies, Santa Fe is among
the 2009 Top 10 Destinations for Music Lovers
chosen by Frommer’s and Opera News. Contrary to
traditional operatic stereotypes, the tailgate
parties outside Crosby Theatre are known to be
as entertaining and colorful as the en plein air
“open air” opera performances themselves. For
the 2009 season, July 3-August 29, the Inn and
Spa at Loretto invites opera aficionados and
tailgate enthusiasts to revel in style with ‘Le
Tailgate at the Santa Fe Opera’ 2009 season
package. Starting at $282.79 per night, the
package includes guestroom, made to order
tailgate picnic basket for two and valet hotel
parking.
Another Winning Season of Opera
and Hospitality
Opera fans travel from around the world to
experience the enchantment of high Cs in the
high New Mexican desert. One reason for the
tremendous popularity of Santa Fe Opera is its
pre show events, unique to Santa Fe’s casual
sophistication. Founded in 1956 by John Crosby,
the Santa Fe Opera Company endears aficionados
and seduces amateurs with its ambitious
performance roster and architecturally
impressive, open-air theatre. This season’s
premiere performance of The Letter, follows the
return of timeless favorites, such as La
Traviata, and Don Giovanni, along with a new
production of Alceste, performed by the company
for the first time. The venue itself is often
star of the show, as its outdoor setting has
magnificent, unfettered views of the mountains,
sunsets, night sky and occasional desert storms.
The 2009 season officially welcomes new general
director, Charles MacKay, and debuts new
performers, as the company says goodbye to
retiring chief conductor, Edo de Waart. For more
information about the Santa Fe Opera, please
visit
www.santafeopera.org
A
short drive from the opera house, the Inn and
Spa at Loretto is nestled perfectly into its
historical surroundings near the Plaza and flows
seamlessly into the gentle New Mexico landscape.
In 2008/2009, the Inn and Spa at Loretto
completed a $7.5 million renovation/re-design
that infused cultural design into its 134 guest
rooms, Luminaria restaurant, Living Room lounge
and communal areas to further emphasize its
historic beginnings and cultural diversity. The
Inn and Spa at Loretto’s two restaurants,
outdoor heated pool, garden, and holistic spa
provide guests with a tranquil enclave to
experience authentic Santa Fe comfort and
pampering.
‘Le Tailgate at the Santa Fe
Opera’ Menu
A
splendid duo for the senses, the Opera appeases
with its auditory performances while Executive
Chef Brian Cooper’s seasonal menu pleases the
palate. The Le Tailgate at the Santa Fe Opera
picnic basket includes a gourmet three-course
selection, flatware, plates, cloth napkins,
breath mints, flute stemware, bottle of
sparkling cider, petite flower vase and small
bouquet of flowers.
The menu features four entrées, four side dishes
and two desserts. Each guest can select one
entrée, one side order and a dessert. Entrée
selections include seasonal favorites such as
chilled grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough
with pesto mayonnaise, aged jack cheese, romaine
lettuce and tomatoes or a fresh mozzarella and
farmer’s summer tomato sandwich on foccacia,
spring greens, EVO, balsamic drizzle, and
roasted garlic mayonnaise. Side dishes include
options such as Jicama or pasta salad and
dessert selections include a triple
chocolate-caramel brownie or lemon bar.
Five days prior to check-in, guests must return
the menu order form with their selections. If
this deadline is not met, the chef will make a
selection. To make a reservation for this
package, please call 800.727.5531 or visit
www.innatloretto.com.
Inn and Spa at Loretto
The 134-room Inn and Spa at Loretto is a
boutique hotel epitomizing classic Santa Fe
architecture and style with warm Southwest
colors and tones. The prestigious Inn was
inspired by the famed Taos Pueblo (a national
historic landmark) and sits adjacent to the
historic Loretto Chapel, known for its
miraculous spiral staircase. The hotel, one of
the most photographed buildings in town,
features the Southwestern inspired Spa at
Loretto with six treatment rooms, the popular
Living Room Bar and Luminaria Restaurant &
Patio.
Information and Photo
courtesy of:
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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