The Inn of The Five Graces, , a luxury boutique Relais & Châteaux resort in the heart of Santa Fe, Heritage Inspirations are honored to announce the dates for their 2026 Celestial Glamping Season, a collection of intimate and immersive expeditions that unite the artistry of luxury hospitality with the depth of culturally rooted exploration. Following a sold-out 2025 program, the 2026 season introduces five highly curated, limited-access journeys that merge culture, astronomy, wilderness, and comfort under some of the clearest night skies in the world.
Timed to coincide with celestial phenomena, including the New Moon in Chaco Canyon, the Fall Equinox, and the Perseids Meteor Shower in Taos, the expeditions offer rare immersion in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sacred Indigenous landscapes, and protected International Dark Sky sanctuaries. With only seven private tents available on each departure, these journeys remain among the most exclusive wilderness experiences in the Southwest. Guests enjoy a seamless blend of luxury accommodations at The Inn of The Five Graces, exclusive pre- and post-stay programming, and expert-led glamping experiences crafted by Heritage Inspirations.
Each expedition begins and ends at The Inn of The Five Graces, where guests are welcomed with curated gifts, restorative spa experiences, evening cocktail receptions, and private three-course dinners at Santa Fe’s legendary Pink Adobe. The journeys then unfold across northern New Mexico’s most iconic natural and cultural sites, with elevated backcountry accommodations and fully hosted itineraries. Bringing together chefs, cultural astronomers, master field guides, each itinerary is designed with care, intention, and reverence for the ancestral landscapes we visit.
Highlights of the 2026 Celestial Glamping Season
- Chaco Canyon New Moon Expeditions (April & September)
- Guests experience one of the world’s most mysterious ancestral sites during its darkest, most star-filled nights. With access strictly limited by the National Park Service, travelers witness:
- Laser-guided stargazing led by a Cultural Astronomer
- Telescopic viewing of planets, star clusters, and distant galaxies
- A sunrise hike to Fajada Butte or, during the Fall Equinox, the once-a-year Casa Rinconada equinox alignment, when ancestral Puebloan architecture aligns precisely with the rising sun
- Taos Perseids Meteor Shower Expeditions (August)
- This two-night glamping experience takes place in the dramatic Rio Grande Valley and Taos Plateau, where guests enjoy:
- A private welcome into Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for traditional horno baking
- Stand-up paddleboarding or inflatable kayaking along the Rio Grande
- Alpine lake hiking and a guided horseback ride into camp
- Morning yoga and nightly meteor viewing beneath the Perseids’ celestial display
- Glamping tents feature raised bed frames, memory foam mattresses, textiles, and gourmet meals prepared by Executive Glamping Chef Josh Willette.
2026 Expedition Dates
- April 15–19: Chaco Canyon New Moon Expedition
- August 5–9: Taos Perseids Meteor Shower Expedition
- August 9–13: Taos Perseids Meteor Shower Expedition
- September 9–13: Chaco Canyon New Moon Expedition
- September 21–25: Chaco Canyon Fall Equinox Expedition
Expeditions include:
- Luxury accommodations at The Inn of The Five Graces (pre/post glamping)
- Private glamping tent outfitted with elevated amenities
- A $500 spa credit at The Spa of The Five Graces
- Cocktail reception and special-guest speaker program
- Private dinner at The Pink Adobe
- Guided activities, educational astronomy programming, and all glamp-site meals
- Curated welcome gifts at both The Inn and base camp
Pricing varies by suite category and expedition, and starts at $12,815 (+tax & guide gratuity) for the Chaco Canyon New Moon Expedition; $10,210 (+tax & guide gratuity) for the Taos Perseids Meteor Shower Expedition; and $14,015 (+tax & guide gratuity) for the Chaco Canyon Fall Equinox Expedition.
