As many of you know, Emma and I eloped to the Virgin Islands in December. We are celebrating in the US - join us for a party weekend June 15 and 16 in Santa Fe. With out-of-towners flying in, there are fun activities in the days before and after the party. There’s no restrictions on age or numbers for most - the more people, the merrier, including your good friends and relatives. RSVP To Susan: accounting@upspringassociates.com, with which activities and how many people are joining. Meow Wolf- 25% discount on your ticket is available, RSVP to us to get the code, then buy your tickets from them directly in advance. Activities: Weekend outline below. If you have an inspiration to lead a happening- one of these or another idea- we welcome it, please let us know. Housing for out of towners: Hotel Santa Fe and Sage Inn are easy, central and close. El Rey is cute. Just call / book online. No code. Wednesday 12 June Evening NM Angels Beer Tasting social in Albuquerque: nmangels.com/events. If you are in town, we’d love you to join this informal event. Specify in the RSVP, so you can be added to the guest list. Friday 14 June 10am – 11.45am Private Tour of the Native American Pottery collection at School of Advanced Research https://sarweb.org/about/tours/. ADVANCE RESERVATION required for specific numbers - RSVP to Susan accounting@upspringassociates.com. Noon to 2pm Lunch: join us / drop by the food truck next to our place, 1010 Marquez Place. If you’re local, bring an extra chair 3pm – 5pm Pool “party” – location TBA. If you have access to a pool, let us know! Otherwise, Bicentennial / Alto Park off Camino Alire 6pm – 9pm Hang Out in Town, Tumbleroot Brewery for drinks & food. First round on us! Saturday 15 June 10am – midday Santa Fe Farmers Market. https://santafefarmersmarket.com/. Meet right out front on Paseo across from Site Santa Fe. If bad weather, meet inside the main pavilion at back by the benches, near the pastries. Afternoon Two suggestions: Meow Wolf - Meow Wolf: Immersive Art Experiences. You must reserve ahead of time on their website and pay for tickets on your own– it gets busy in summer. We have 25% Discount code available - contact Susan - accounting@upspringassociates.com to get them. 1:30 pm. Canyon Road gallery ambling walk. Meet at Café Greco on Canyon Road. Parking easiest at the state buildings on Paseo 3 blocks away next to Kakawa Chocolates 6pm - 10 pm Party. Location coming. Food, beverages, music, dancing and words of wisdom (from friends, not us) Sunday 16 June 9 am – noon Hike a classic in Santa Fe. Meet at Atalaya lower parking trailhead. Bring hat & water. Car pool can be arranged Lunch Location TBD. RSVP for numbers. Evening Mellow music event. Details to follow Monday 17 June Relaxing day out and picnic at Abiquiu Lake, a stunning man-made reservoir surrounded by red sandstone cliffs. An hour’s drive from Santa Fe, car pool available. Bring appropriate gear for a bracing dip, kayaking, canoeing or even fishing. For any questions and logistical needs, contact Susan Accounting@upspringassociates.com. Drew can be reached at Drew@upspringassociates.com and 202-256-2692. See you in June, Drew & Emma