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A Day in the Country of Northern New Mexico: Farms and Vineyard Tour - New $245.00 per person

Join us for this unique opportunity to visit the farms and villages of northern New Mexico. Meet the farmers and food processors that are keeping traditional agricultural and foods alive. Explore the fields of Seeds of Change in the charming village of El Guique on he banks of the Rio Grande river. Learn about Seeds of Change and how it implements it's mission of helping to preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable organic agriculture. The highlight of the visit to Seeds of Change will be taste testing different varieties of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Next stop will be a visit to the scenic village of Velarde, where we will visit the orchards and processing plant of the Velarde family, the namesake of the village. A visit to the plant highlights the processing of New Mexican foods in the ways used for centuries.

A late lunch will be enjoyed in the vineyards of Estrella Del Norte Vineyard in the lush village of Nambe. The spectacular property represents eight different New Mexico vineyards. After a brief history of grape growing in New Mexico and a wine tasting, lunch will served with your choice of wine under the cottonwood trees.

Tour departs from Santa Fe at 8:45 in the morning and returns mid to late afternoon. Transportation and guide provided. Limited to 12 guests.

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