Accommodations

Since 2001, Hotel Posada de la Aldea, an enchanting hotel complex just blocks from San Miguel's historic central plaza, has been home base, with our administration and operations offices, classrooms, a restaurant, and comfortable accommodations for our travelers. La Aldea's extensive grounds—featuring gardens, fountains, a swimming pool, and secluded courtyards—provide a stimulating setting for your photographic discoveries.

Hotel Posada de la Aldea offers convenient accommodations for workshop participants. The rooms are spacious, with private baths with showers (no tubs), daily housekeeping service, phones, and televisions. Wireless internet service is available on the hotel property however service can be spotty at times.

For 2021, here are details on the accommodations offered for our programs: (subject to change)

Fall Workshops (September 29-October 18): Double accommodations (for couples taking workshops and friends traveling together) are $415 per person for six (6) nights, Wednesday through Monday. Single accommodations are $830 per person for six (6) nights, Wednesday through Monday. Additional nights at the hotel can be arranged for participants; please discuss needs with the Administration Office in Santa Fe.

Day of the Dead Workshop with Jennifer Spelman & Michael Amici (October 28-November 3): Double accommodations (for couples taking workshops and friends traveling together) are $550 per person for seven (7) nights, Thursday through Wednesday. Single accommodations are $1,100 per person for seven (7) nights, Thursday through Wednesday. Additional nights at the hotel can be arranged for participants; please discuss needs with the Administration Office in Santa Fe.

NOTE: If you DO NOT want Santa Fe Workshops to book accommodations at Hotel Posada de la Aldea for you, please use the "Comments or other information" field on the registration form to let us know.

Meals

Our meals together in Mexico foster an important group sharing and networking experience; they also provide convenience and a variety of good food. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten/dairy free options are limited at the hotel.

For 2021, here are details on the meals offered for our programs:

Fall Workshops (September 29-October 18): Breakfast at the hotel's restaurant is included Thursday through Tuesday. Lunches are served buffet style on campus Thursday through Monday. Also included is a final celebratory dinner at the end of the workshop week.

Day of the Dead Workshop with Jennifer Spelman (October 28-November 3): Breakfast at the hotel's restaurant is included Friday through Thursday. Lunches are served buffet style on campus Friday through Wednesday. Also included is a final celebratory dinner at the end of the workshop week.