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Guest & Family Fun
The Spouse & Guest Program is open to all spouses, family members, and guests accompanying registrants to the 2007 Mid-Year Training Institute. The spouse program is a social program and is not intended for individuals who wish to participate in the workshops. Badges may be picked up with the sponsoring attendee's registration badge. Name badges must be worn for admission to all functions. A Spouse/Guest registration will allow access to the Welcome Reception, daily continental breakfasts in addition to the tour package selected. *A "guest" is a spouse, significant other, friend or an adult child (18 or older). A co-worker or an associate within the industry may not use the guest registration category. Prices Spouse/Guest Registration Fee: $195
Spouse/Guest Optional Tours
SONORAN DESERT MUSEUM You will start this exciting half day of discovery at The Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, described by the New York Times as the most distinctive zoo in the United States. We'll allow one and a half hours for self guided tours of this exciting collection of animals, plants and geology of the Sonoran Desert Region. Our guide will provide an interesting narrative of the history of Tucson and the desert as you travel through the Saguaro National Monument.
MISSION SAN XAVIER DEL BAC/TUBAC San Xavier is a gleaming white church rising from the desert as a testimonial to the faith of the early Spanish missionaries and Indians that inhabited the area. The mission suffered greatly during it's early years due to revolts and raids of the natives. The oldest surviving parts date from 1757 and mystery exists as to why the east bell tower and other parts were left unfinished. the "White Dove of the Desert" is something to behold. Next, we'll travel to TUBAC - a community with a history rich in diversity and culture. In the early 1700's, Tubac was the first European settlement in Arizona. Those settlers fled and the new inhabitants discovered mines and the adventure-seekers poured into the booming region. The Civil War brought those good times to an end but Tubac came back to life as an artist colony in the 1900's which carry on today. Your guests will have the opportunity to visit over 50 galleries and studios displaying modern jewelry, ceramics, woodcarvings, prints, batiks and paintings. A final stop at The Old Town Artisans provides another opportunity for souvenir shopping in a unique Adobe walled setting.
UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Slip into Timeless Elegance A jewel of Spanish Colonial architecture, this Old World lifestyle center has captivated visitors for more than 50 years, becoming a true landmark of Southern Arizona. Visitors will be enchanted by three charming breezeways adorned with Mediterranean vignette motifs, elegant Spanish tile roofing, and abundant native plant landscaping. While meandering among the shade of cascading vines and gorgeous blooms, one can peruse the shops or stop to relax in casual seating surrounded by pristine water features and hand-forged Mexican lamps. Casas Adobes Plaza is truly a sanctuary of exquisite taste and beauty. Today, the Plaza is home to a distinctive mélange of upscale boutiques, luxurious spas, and charming restaurants. The Plaza is proud to attract fine artisans, masterful chefs, celebrated works of art, inspired home furnishings and chic fashions for the most discerning tastes. LaEncantada Nestled in the Catalina Foothills, La Encantada offers an enchanted shopping and dining experience. Courtyards featuring hacienda architecture are lined with unique and upscale shops never seen before in Tucson : AJ's Fine Foods, Crate & Barrel, Adrienne Vittadini, Tommy Bahama as well as great dining experiences.
CITY SLICKERS EXCURSION - Cattle Drive
HEAD 'EM UP AND MOVE 'EM OUT! It's time to git along the trail and have some fun. Out here we say "it's like heaven, with cactus," and on your Longhorn cattle drive, you'll experience the desert and the Wild West first hand. Once you arrive, you will make acquaintance with your wranglers - colorful, courteous and experienced cowboys who will show you the ways of the Old West. These wranglers will give you instructions and lay out the tasks ahead of you. You'll learn to drive a herd while telling stories about past drives along the way. You'll see spectacular views of the Sonoran Desert and the Saguaro National Monument while pushing the cattle down the trails of the wild Mustangs. It's an experience that you'll never forget. On the way back, a sense of accomplishment and exhilaration will dominate your group.
ARTIST STUDIO TOUR
The Tucson area has a strong artistic community that captures Arizona's unique culture through contemporary and traditional styles. This "Behind the Scenes Tour" allow you a rare look at a working studio and the creative work in progress. Visit with the artists from all disciplines in their intriguing work areas. You can discuss their creations with the much publicized, museum-collected artists as well as young avant-garde artists. Enter the artists' inner world where inspiration finds form. An excellent opportunity to collect prized possessions!!
TOMBSTONE-BISBEE TOUR Tombstone, commonly referred to as "The Town Too Tough To Die", is the embodiment of the old west! One of our most famous western towns, Tombstone was immortalized by the famous gunfight at the OK Corral, and dedicated in 1962 as a registered national historic landmark. The American west of the 1880's is still alive here today, preserved in landmarks such as the Crystal Palace, a favorite watering hole for Wyatt Earp, his brothers and Doc Holliday. Visit Boothill Cemetery, the final resting place of many an outlaw! Following Boot Hill, we will visit the Court House, circa 1890, and then head into town to roam the streets of Wyatt Earp and the Clanton Brothers. The Clanton Brothers were shot at the famous Shoot Out at the OK Corral. Next, we continue our historical journey to the Bird Cage Saloon, which is the oldest standing adobe structure in Tombstone. After your tour to Tombstone, the next stop is the mining town of Bisbee. Bisbee is one of the few towns left today where the streets still echo their colorful past. Nestled in the steep canyons of the Mule Mountains, Victorian homes and businesses thrive today - selling fine art, clothing, handcrafted items and merchandise. Enormously popular with history buffs and architectural students, Bisbee also offers tours of the Copper Queen Mine - where you are outfitted with yellow slickers and miner's lights to descend deep into the shafts of the Copper Queen Mine. The Copper Queen Hotel is another historic landmark, which is open to the public for tours and lunch.
Flandrau Science Center Tour Under Arizona Skies
What can you see when you look up in the sky tonight? A planet, a constellation, a galaxy, or maybe a nebula where stars are being born? There's more than meets the eyes "Under Arizona Skies" in our fascinating new show. Come explore the wonders of Arizona's beautiful night sky as we show you what you can see with just your unaided eyes. Then take a deeper look when the sky is revealed as seen through binoculars or a small telescope. Finally, compare all of that to the images taken from the big observatories or spacecraft. You'll be amazed at what can be seen Under Arizona Skies.
4-WHEEL DESERT TOUR
The ultimate way to "sink your teeth" into the Sonoran desert! Take a Four-Wheel-Drive to the upper Sonoran Desert and meet first hand, the indicator of the Sonoran, the Giant Saguaro Cactus. Stand at the base of a 30 foot Saguaro and learn of its growth, the natural habitat and the Indian legends surrounding this amazing beauty. You'll board the vehicle right at the hotel and your Cowboy or Native American Guide will entertain you as you learn the more modern "Wild West" history of the Arizona Territory, complete with stories of the outlaws, gunfighters, lawmen and range wars of this last-to-be-tamed territory. Once deep into the desert an experienced Naturalist will lead the group on an extensive nature walk through the desert where you will learn about plants and cacti which are unique to this desert. He will talk of the ancient history of the desert and how the Native Americans used the desert plant life for thousands of years for food, medicine, tools and raw materials for much of their daily needs. You will also learn about the fabled "Water Cactus" (the real truth about it), and the one you can actually get moisture from. It will definitely be a surprise.
DE GRAZIA ART GALLERY/SABINO CANYON TOUR
De Grazia's art, the gallery's architecture, and the beautiful southwest desert setting all combine to give visitors a treasured experience. Unique De Grazia art features original bronzes, ceramics, and enamels. There is also a movie room and a shop where De Grazia's reproductions in the form of prints, books, cards and other items may be purchased. From there we travel to the unique Sabino Canyon. This beautiful canyon in the Santa Catalina Mountains is an oasis in the desert enjoyed by visitors and local residents dating back to the Hohokam Indians and the Pony Soldiers. The Sabino Canyon Tour is a scenic ride in an open-air tram with a narration about the history of the canyon and the interesting surrounding area. You may get off the tram at different areas to enjoy activities like hiking, swimming, photography and picnicking.
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