Tailgating at the Opera, with the Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe

You don't often associate tailgating with the opera, but Santa Fe is a most unusual city. The Inn & Spa at Loretto is offering an Opera Tailgate Package for the July-August Santa Fe Opera season. The hotel's chef will pack a picnic basket for you, that can include a chilled grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough with pesto mayonnaise, aged jack cheese, romaine lettuce and tomatoes or a fresh mozzarella, a side of Jicama salad, and a triple chocolate-caramel brownie for dessert. The basket also includes flatware, plates, cloth napkins, flute stemware, bottle of sparkling cider, and a small bouquet of flowers in a vase. Make your menu selections when reserving the package, which starts at $282.79 a night.

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