Do you like shopping for Native art? Do you collect Native art of any kind?  Are you interested in looking to add to your collection or gift buying?  I’m the guy for you.  I travel the reservation once or twice a month to do some shopping whether it’s for a traditional grass brush, Navajo weaving tools, a traditional cornmeal bowl, festishes, vintage Navajo or Zuni jewelry or silver and/or Native ceramic containers.  I have made some wonderful purchases on the reservation that are now part of collection. 

Did I tell this is the perfect weekend getaway? If you live in New York, Dallas, Seattle, or San Diego, you could fly into the Albuquerque Sunport and your journey begins.  Here the dates and cost I propose to go on shopping weekends. I will provide transportation on our shopping trips and I want to keep each outing small out of courtesy for the public and store owners.

May 28-30, 2010. I have 3 openings($270 per person). Deadline for reservation May 6, 2010 by 5pm MDST.

June 11-13, 2010. I have 3 openings ($270 per person). Deadline for reservation May 20, 2010 by 5pm MDST.

July 9-11, 2010. I have 3 openings ($270 per person). Deadline for reservation June 18, 2010 by 5pm MDST.

August 4, 2010 ONLY. I have 3 openings ($125 per person). You should arrive in Albuquerque on Aug. 3 if you are out of state and this is a one day trip from 9 am to 5 pm.  This is a very special day to do shopping during the annual Corn Dance at Kewa Pueblo north of Albuquerque.  This is a wonderful experience that will take you back at least 100 years!!!  DEADLINE FOR RESERVATION JULY 14, 2010 by 5pm MDST.

August 6-8, 2010. I have 3 openings ($270 per person). Deadline July 15, 2010 by 5pm MDST.

September 10-12, 2010. I have 3 openings ($270 per person). Deadline August 20, 2010 by 5pm MDST.

I also do shopping in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for Native Art.  I bought a Zuni ceramic rain priest on one of these shopping trips.  Have you ever seen a Zuni ceramic rain priest that is traditionally fired micaecous clay?  I will share with you the wonderful treasures I have come across on my shopping trips and share with you why they are treasures.  I’ve been told I have good or excellent taste, and people often tell me they wish to go shopping with me to find Native treasures. Most of the time these treasures are not extremely costly, but the fact that someone “rediscovered” or is reviving a long, almost disappearing artistic tradition is wonderful in itself.  It’s like taking home a piece of history, culture and spirituality. I guess what I am saying is all of what I buy is more than art. 

Here’s my refund policy.  If you are interested, please make a 50% deposit for the dates you wish to take the tour to hold your spot.  Pay the remaining balance no later than 3 weeks (21 days) before the tour date.  I will refund 75% of your payment if you cancel no later than 2 weeks (14 days)  before the tour date so I can advertise availability to others who may be interested. If you cancel your reservation with less than 2 weeks (14 days) or days before the tour, I will not refund your payment. 

If this interests you, I encourage you to contact me  Give me a description of what you are looking for and where you’d like to travel to. I am offering you a wonderful shopping experience here in the Southwest where you see the beautiful New Mexico sunsets, beautiful Native made art, breathe the clean New Mexico air, and taste authentic Navajo mutton stew and frybread or New Mexican food that is not made for the tourists!  I await your arrival in Navajoland and the Land of Enchantment.

*These prices are subject to change without notice and may increase with a drastic change in fuel prices.