Santa Fe, New Mexico
Mike Dooley, Life Adventurer
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This April, 2020, we’ll be embarking on our first-ever expedition within the USA – to the spiritual heartlands of Santa Fe, New Mexico! This will be our 29th TUT WOW TOUR!
I’m excited about this adventure because, even as an American, we’re going to places I’ve read about my entire life, but have never seen… like legendary and renowned Bandelier, where Native Americans settled into the sculpted canyons and mesa tops of the Pajarito Plateau! Plus, every day we’ll head out from our home-base, Eldorado Hotel & Spa, on adventures like river-rafting the Rio Grande, visiting Abiquiu on the Ghost Ranch Tour, scenic Chimayo and Tent Rocks, carved by thousands of years of geological forces.
Like all WOW Tours, this will not be 6 days of “workshop” with a little adventure, but 6 days of adventure! There’ll be short, daily TUT Talks by myself and my brother, Andy—unplugged, unscripted, yet touching upon our greatest hits and covering any and all topics you might raise. The rest of our time together will be spent exploring, sharing, learning, and connecting. You’ll return home ready to live deliberately and create consciously, as a faster manifestor, with new friends and memories to call on for the rest of your life.
If you want a roommate, we'll help you find one! Just click the box on the registration form asking to be paired up with one.
Let's be part of history! 
P.S. We don’t host these trips for the small margins involved, we host them because of the FUN we have. Group sizes typically range from 50-100 people, although the Spirit of Santa Fe will likely have many more due to its high value. No matter the number, we’ve always found that the right people show up for each trip and each receives what they most need!
Hear from the TUTTERS who have traveled with us why our trips are truly life-changing!
SPIRIT OF SANTA FE travelers arrive at either the Albuquerque International Sunport or Santa Fe Regional Airport between 11AM and 4PM. The friendly faces of the TUT Travel Staff will greet you and assist with your transfer to Eldorado Resort in Santa Fe. Check in with the TUT Travel staff then, join our first TUT Talk, followed by this evening’s welcome event at Eldorado.
Accommodations: Eldorado (Dinner is Included)
Optional morning meditation with Andy Dooley.
Meet for breakfast, and afterwards we will gather for a TUT Talk followed by a special ceremony. Then we’re off on foot to explore legendary Santa Fe and its extraordinary native culture.
A group lunch will be served with free time in the afternoon for exploring and shopping.
Dinner at Leisure
Tonight SPIRIT OF SANTA FE travelers are welcome to enjoy Santa Fe’s culinary landscape on their own with a cash allowance provided upon arrival. TUT Travel Staff can assist with restaurant suggestions and make reservations if needed.
Accommodations: Eldorado (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are Included)
Optional morning meditation with Andy Dooley.
Today set out to discover various adventures in the Southwest. Lunch will either be included on your chosen tour or with a cash allowance. A TUT Talk will commence after returning from adventures in late afternoon. In the upcoming months you will be asked to choose from the following excursions:
River Rafting
The beautiful Rio Grande Gorge has Class II and III rapids, so even a beginner can handle this with our expert guides. You'll experience unsurpassed beauty and a remarkable adventure as you paddle through exciting rapids and float along scenic vistas.
Note: Plan to wear a bathing suit with tight-fitting layers made out of moisture-wicking material (no cotton), water shoes, sunscreen, and bring dry clothes to change into after rafting.
Meditation at the Upaya Zen Center
When we use the term mindfulness, we are usually referring to an experience of being fully present with the arising and passing away of the present, moment after moment. Upaya Zen Center is a Buddhist practice, service, and training center. Here, you will participate in a daily meditation ritual at Upaya’s Circle of the Way Temple.
Note: Please wear black or dark colors, avoiding shorts and tank tops.
Abiquiu & Ghost Ranch Tour
For those who love Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings, this 5-hour tour is a must! We’ll take you to the environs of Abiquiu, a picturesque region of New Mexico that captured O’Keeffe’s “White Place”, with its spectacular rock formations. You will visit Ghost Ranch where O’Keeffe had a home, marvel at the landscapes, and learn about the unique history of the Genízaro who settled in this area in the mid-1700s.
Tent Rocks Hike
Enjoy a beautiful slot canyon hike through the unique geological area known as Kasha-Kutuwe Tent Rocks. These large cone shaped rocks (“hoodoos”) hugging the steep cliffs of Peralta Canyon are a sight to be seen. The trail will meander through an arroyo with beautiful old trees dotting the landscape here and there, with the canyon walls rising up above you on either side. You'll soon come to a narrowing of the trail where it twists and turns through the narrow slot canyon. Exiting the slot canyon, the area will open up more and you'll get closer to some massive hoodoos. The trail starts to climb from here for a short while until you reach the mesa top, dotted with gnarled old juniper trees. Take a break and enjoy the view before heading back the way you came.
Spa treatment at Eldorado Spa
From the soothing relaxation room to the softly lit ambiance of your treatment room, the quiet, calm atmosphere of Nidah Spa is just the beginning of your journey toward balance and serenity. Select from a myriad of relaxing treatments to suit your needs and enjoy!
Chimayo Tour
Enjoy a genuine taste of the Spanish and Pueblo cultures of New Mexico and the amazing landscapes north of Santa Fe. We'll visit the Spanish village of Chimayo with a legendary church, local arts, and chile. We’ll travel across the Rio Grande to an Indian Pueblo renowned for pottery. From a high cliff, we'll overlook breathtaking views of the region.
Native American Cooking Class
Experience traditional cooking the way Native Americans intended at the Santa Fe School of cooking. Lunch is provided if you complete the class!
EVENING AT MEOW WOLF COMPOUND
Together we will gather for an interactive dining experience that will transport our group into fantastic realms of story and exploration through art. We will nibble on interesting food items as we make our way through this wildly imaginative art space of non-linear storytelling that unfolds through exploration, discovery and 21st century interactivity. We recommend not investigating everything about Meow Wolf in advance as it spoils the experience and surprise!
Accommodations: Eldorado (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are Included)
Optional morning meditation with Andy Dooley.
This morning we’re off to discover Bandelier National Monument and the mysteries and treasures from Paleoindians over 11,000 years ago to the Pueblo people of today. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Eldorado for a TUT Talk.
Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities. The Pueblo people settled in the sculpted canyons and mesa tops of the Pajarito Plateau west of Santa Fe. This amazing volcanic landscape is among the most beautiful places in the Southwest. This half-day trip to the Bandelier National Monument holds cliff dwellings and expansive ruins of old Pueblo villages dating to the 1500s. The drive to and from Bandelier is quite beautiful too. The route crosses the Rio Grande near San Ildefonso Pueblo and includes some extra stops that will amaze! Lunch is included along the way.
DINNER ON OWN
After a memorable day, enjoy the night on your own or in the company of your fellow TUT Adventurers in the world-class foodie enclave of Santa Fe.
Accommodations: Eldorado (Breakfast & Lunch are Included)
Optional morning meditation with Andy Dooley.
FREE TO DECIDE
There is time for breakfast and a TUT Talk before striking out to discover more of the inspirational surroundings on your own. Of course, feel free to simply retreat and reflect at the Eldorado Resort.
FAREWELL FESTIVITIES
The San Felipe Pueblo is located on the Rio Grande River. The Pueblo is known for its passion for preserving traditional customs and values, taking great pride in its ancient origins and heritage with a strong ceremonial structure and practice of traditional rituals. The end of the month is the traditional Pueblo celebration and corn dance. Tonight you and your fellow SPIRIT OF SANTA FE travelers will witness this dance of renewal and celebrate the time we have shared.
Accommodations: Eldorado (Breakfast & Dinner are Included)
Optional morning meditation with Andy Dooley.
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flights home, renewed, refreshed, and with an expanded perspective!
Accommodations: Eldorado (Breakfast)
We've discovered that one of the best things about these trips is the candidness and connection shared by the group. This is an opportunity for adventurers, like-minded thinkers from around the world, to join together and share the experience of a lifetime. The focus of these adventures is not on Mike, but rather on ourselves, our group dynamic, and the adventure at hand. For us, the most important thing is to achieve a sense of comfort from day one; to learn, explore, and discover together. Mike's casual, unplugged workshops will follow suit. We'll start by following a schedule, but if we get inspired or feel pulled in other directions, so be it! Here's some of what we have to look forward to together over the course of this great adventure:
One of the highlights of our trips are the daily unplugged mini-workshops (TUT Talks) with Mike and Andy Dooley about life, dreams, happiness, and the nature of reality. To help keep your thoughts organized, you’ll receive a bound "Best of My Life" Passport, for whatever journaling needs you have - notes, contacts, and deeper introspection. You may even use it to create a customized plan that will give you guidance and direction for creating consciously beyond our trip. In these TUT Talks, a few key points from Mike Dooley’s present touring material, Playing the Matrix, and from Andy Dooley’s touring material, Smart Manifesting, will be shared to keep you as current as possible on their latest work.
Our trips are known for the friendships that are made! None of us self-proclaimed TUTTERS are into the idea of "group travel" – the whole notion speaks of compromise, routine and boredom, hardly adjectives for the life adventurers that we are! Yet something magical happens when like-minded thinkers embark on these trips. Everyone is fully versed in spiritual thinking, personal responsibility, and creating our own realities. Dreams and challenges are shared, illumination is sparked and lives are changed.
On every trip we take, Mike is a part of the adventure in every way that you are. Whether we’re climbing a mountain, or riding a bus, or eating at a local restaurant, or passing out school supplies to children, Mike is there to facilitate and lead us in the adventure, along with his brother Andy, and our travel agent Christopher. There will be time to talk one-on-one with Mike and Andy, and there will also be time during group workshops to share and ask questions.
Hear from the TUTTERS who have traveled with us why our trips are truly life-changing!
WOW Tours: Panama 2014, Iceland 2013, Peru 2012, Kenya 2011
"This experience was more than a tour or adventure. From beginning to the end, it was an opportunity to have a meaningful and cultural experience, make new life-long connections, laugh, have fun, and marvel in the beauty of the life adventure we are all on."
WOW Tours: Kenya, Peru, Iceland, Panama
"WOW doesn't begin to describe how amazing these trips are. I started on the Kenya trip in 2011, then Peru, then Iceland, then Panama, and I'll be back again this year! These adventures have become a touchstone, a centering influence in my life, and fun... So much FUN! If you are looking for adventure, friendship, and laughter, here it is!"
WOW Tour: Kenya 2011, Mediterranean Cruise 2009
"Going on TUT adventures has opened up a whole new world to me. I have travelled to places I never thought I would go, like Kenya, and met the most amazing likeminded people from around the globe. Today, most of my closest friends are fellow TUT travelers."
WOW Tour: Bali 2015
"I guess you could say this Tutter’s Bali trip captured the true essence of Namaste for me: “The Spirit within me salutes the Spirit in you” - a knowing that we are all made from the same One Divine Consciousness. With great appreciation and a joyous heart, I bow in gratitude for an unforgettable, inspirational and beautiful experience."
WOW Tours: Mayan Cruise 2011, Tahiti 2010, Hawaii 2008
"I have had the pleasure of attending 3 of the WOW tour adventures! During these amazing adventures, I met people from all across the world whom I now call my friends. Mike and the whole staff were amazing and I'm looking forward to my next adventure with TUT!"
WOW Tour: Norway 2015
"Loving this adventure! I want to thank everyone for making it so special and bringing your unique energy to the mix."
WOW Tour: Bali 2015
"So grateful for the chance to be on this amazing trip of a lifetime. Such great souls to share the experience with. I am still in such a state of bliss. My heartfelt gratitude to all of you for making it such a wonderful adventure."
WOW Tour: Peru 2014
"Since coming back from this trip, I doubt any of us are the same. I look at the earth differently and want to honor her as the Incas did. I'm grateful for the art work I brought back and the many other things which remind me of Peru. I am truly grateful I was able to make this trip and for all the people I met!"
WOW Tour: Peru 2016
"I thank you, Mike, with all of my heart and soul!! My journey to Peru with you, Andy and all of the beautiful TUTTERS resulted in a fundamental shift in my attitude, energy and life outlook. I have no more fear! And I can't wait to see what's next! My gratitude has no bounds."
WOW Tour: Peru 2016
"I cannot believe I almost backed out of the trip to Machu Picchu as I hated the thought of being in debt. Fortunately, I've been playing the matrix for some time now and decided to trust the process. After sharing the most amazing trip of my life with fantastic new friends, I came home to discover my apartment had sold after being on the market for 7 months! THANK YOU UNIVERSE."
Travel, alone, is mind-expanding and invigorating, but when you add to the mix fantastic itineraries, in exotic locales, great conversations, and super-cool people... NOTHING ELSE COMPARES! I’ve been on every one of our WOW Tours, and they’ve quickly become the highlights of my year. And during each trip, I have this feeling, "YES! This is it! Life is so awesome! I HAVE TO SPREAD THE WORD to all our fellow TUTTERS how truly awesome these adventures are!" So needless to say, I’ll be with you throughout the entire trip, at the center of the action, a part of every moment and experience! AND in addition to the adventure aspect, I’ll be delivering casual, unplugged talks about the nature of reality, life, dreams, and happiness.
Andy will be there with us throughout the adventure! He will host several talks, including morning meditation to set the tone for most days. Andy's new program, Smart Manifesting has been receiving 5-star reviews. Smart Manifesting incorporates the Law of Attraction, the power of habit and rituals, the 15-minute manifestation method, Vibration Activation,™ and meditation. Andy is a Smart life coach and he'll also be offering free one-on-one sessions, as will Mike! Andy’s session are high energy and fun. He’ll show you how to activate a new vibration of attraction. His clients have manifested loving relationships, money, new clients for their business, better jobs, and lost weight. The results have been amazing. Most importantly, his clients have come into alignment with their purpose and passion.
Chris Rohan is the co-founder of BenchMark Incentives, a 20-year-old company that specializes in planning and operating group travel programs to the corners of the globe. Chris’ role for TUT includes physically scouting all of the hotels and tours we choose, usually a year in advance, and then joining us each and every day to ensure everything happens to plan. Chris also oversees local travel hands to ensure that wherever we are in the world, there’s a TUT Travel Help desk so that none of us ever has to fend for ourselves. His masterful knowledge of adventure logistics and people moving, makes him the savvy traveler and a warm and instant companion for everyone in our groups.
Eldorado Hotel & Spa is one of the premier Santa Fe hotels, where award-winning luxury sets the stage for an enchanting visit. This grand hotel is conveniently located near the Historic Santa Fe Plaza, offering the perfect embodiment of the spirit of the city. Eldorado Hotel & Spa welcomes guests to experience the resort and spa amenities including the on-site Santa Fe Plaza restaurant and bars, rooftop pool and more than 22,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.
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A non-refundable deposit of $750.00 per person is due upon registration. Final payment is due by February 26, 2020. If final payment is not received by February 26, 2020, BenchMark Incentives/TUT reserve the right to consider the booking as cancelled by you, and charge you any cancellation fees that may apply, unless alternative arrangements have been made. Please note that this trip has limited availability and reservations will be held on a first-come, first-serve basis. To review all Terms & Conditions of the trip, please click here.
| Double Accommodations |
$2,986.00 per person |
| Single Accommodations |
$3,510.00 per person |
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