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Navajo Culture, Trading
Post Tales and Movie Lore
# 6361
Photo Album
 Surreal - Enchanting - Inspiring
"Drown
yourself in a sea of adjectives and still you’ll be speechless.
As you approach from any direction, the desert opens her
arms and beckons to an unparallel anatomy. From where you stand,
breathless, to the obvious curve of the earth’s horizon, stretches
a wonderland of imposing red rock statues.
The elusive and mythical coyote runs beneath their shadows
as a pair of golden eagles fly above.
It is a dreamtime of sunsets and moonrises amidst an uninterrupted
and faultless sky."
Dawn Dilego
Synopsis
Monument
Valley is the heartland of the Dine (Navajo) and its sculptured
monoliths define the beauty of the southwestern landscape. Hidden masterfully
behind mesas are sheep camps and hogans where elders still practice
traditional beliefs. More
prevalent, however, are the artists, teachers, tour guides, and
leaders of this community who help bridge the gap of time and culture.
A culture that is as ephemeral and intricate as the desert itself.
Become absorbed into this landscape as you stay in the heart of
Monument Valley at the historic
Goulding's Lodge where the sunrise
greets every guest from their private balcony.
Course
Description
Navajo Culture, Trading
Post Tales and Movie Lore
From native culture to trading post history to classic westerns,
immerse yourself in one of the Southwest's most recognized
landscapes. See Monument Valley through the eyes of Navajo speakers
who share their perspectives on cultural, historical and modern
issues. Discover the current role of traditional medicine and enjoy
native art demonstrations. Speak with local educators as they
incorporate tradition into school curriculums, reinvigorating their
culture. Engage in open discussions with Navajos surviving in two
worlds. Enjoy a classic western shot on location in MV. Includes
field trips to the pristine Anasazi dwellings at
Navajo National
Monument and a spectacular jeep trip through Monument Valley.
Numerous photo opportunities.
Accommodations
Stay at the historic Goulding's lodge and trading
post in the heart of Monument Valley where every room has private
balcony overlooking the valley. Meals and classroom on
site.
Seasons Offered
Winter and Fall Catalogs
Other programs that visit
Monument Valley.
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