Mexico City 2018: The World of Frida Kahlo with Ariella Chezar
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Mexico City 2018:
The World of Frida Kahlo with Ariella Chezar
January 27 th – February 2 nd
Saturday, January 27 th
Welcome dinner at Condesa df
Upon arrival in Amsterdam, students will check into the luxurious Condesa df hotel for a relaxing
afternoon and to settle in. Once everyone has arrived, we will join together for dinner to meet one
another and go over the details of the trip! This is a great opportunity to become acquainted with the
rest of the participants and staff who will be available to answer all questions about the tour.
Tucked between historic facades on a tree-lined road in Mexico City’s trendy Condesa neighborhood,
the Condesa df fuses the spirit of its bohemian surroundings with the playfully simple aesthetic design.
Housed in a 1928 building in the French Neoclassical style, the hotel’s interior is totally refurbished and
hosts a Mexican-French restaurant, El Patio, which serves fusion fare by renowned Chef Cesar
Castañeda as well as a rooftop bar, Arriba.
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Condesa df, Mexico City
Sunday, January 28 th
Polanco Day
On our first full day in Mexico City, we will begin the day exploring one of the city’s most upscale
neighborhoods filled with amazing shops, café’s and restaurants.
Lunch at Dulce Patria
After a morning of shopping and exploring, we will gather for lunch at Restaurant Dulce Patria. Chef
Martha Ortiz's restaurant channels the spirit of artist Frida Kahlo with an avant-garde interior design that
is as colorful and creative as the modern Mexican food she serves. https://marthaortiz.mx/en/
Castillo de Chapultepec
After lunch, we will continue our day with a private tour of Castillo de Chapultepec. Located in the
middle of Chapultepec Park in Mexico City. Throughout history, this building has served many
purposes including that the Military Academy, Imperial residence, Presidential home, observatory, and
presently, the National Museum of History.
Upon returning to the hotel, students will have a free afternoon and an included group dinner at a
local restaurant.
Castillo de Chapultepec
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Monday, January 29 th
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Casa Azul “Blue House”
The iconic and lifelong home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is one of the highlights of Mexico City.
After coming into ownership of the house in 1939, over the years Khalo and Rivera renovated,
expanded and re-envisioned both the house and garden to express their wide-ranging tastes and their
commitment to the idea of Mexico. Kahlo, in particular, treasured plants and used her affinity for color
to assemble pots and plant beds. The garden was a place of both comfort and inspiration for Kahlo;
an immersive world where she could think about her work or entertain friends. Unlike, most guests, we
will enjoy a private tour of the house and grounds while closed to the general public. This unique and
immersive experience will be the inspiration for Ariella’s workshop later in the day.
“I paint flowers so they will not die.
I hope the leaving is joyful; and I hope never to return.
Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?
I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am
the person I know best.
I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.
Painting completed my life.
I leave you my portrait so that you will have my presence all the
days and nights that I am away from you.”
– Frida Kahlo
Lunch at San Ángel Inn
After our morning at Frida’s house, we will visit San Angel Inn for lunch, which was once an old
Carmelite monastery. Famous for its Mexican-colonial architecture and interior decorations, we will
dine amongst the beautiful gardens and fountains. www.sanangelinn.com
Ariella Chezar Workshop at Casa Azul
Returning to Casa Azul, we enjoy a once in a lifetime experience hosting a floral design class with
renowned designer, Ariella Chezar on the grounds of this enchanting garden. Finding inspiration from
Frida and her iconic home around us, Ariella will lead the group on a workshop creating spectacular
designs unlike anything else. After the class we will complete the day with a visit to Trinitate, a beautiful
store selling clay pots and vessels handmade in Mexico. (All designs in the workshop will be
professionally photographed.)
Casa Azul
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Dinner at Rosetta
After returning to the hotel, we will dine at one of the
most famous Italian restaurants in Mexico City, Rosetta.
http://www.rosetta.com.mx/
Tuesday, January 30 th
Private guided visit to the Popular Art Museum
The Popular Art Museum is a museum in Mexico City that promotes and preserves Mexican
handcrafts and folk art. We will spend the morning learning about Mexico’s long history in craft, art and
design.
Lunch and Azul Historico
Located inside the "Downtown Hotel" the large terrace has
spectacular view of the historic center skyline, with its
churches, torre latinoamericana and the casi español.
http://www.azul.rest
Shopping at "La Ciudadela Market"
After the museum and lunch, the artists of “Ciudadela Market” invite you to learn their expression of
their culture and city through crafts. This is the place where you can find the best handcrafts from all
over Mexico! We will do a bit of shopping and then return to the hotel for a restful afternoon.
Dinner at Pujol
Pujol was named by Wall Street Journal as the best in
Mexico City, and ranked 17th best restaurant in the world
by Restaurant magazine in 2013.
https://www.pujol.com.mx/en/
Wednesday, January 31 st
Trajineras Experience at Xochimilco
One cannot visit Mexico City without a visit to the historic canals of Xochimilco, pronounced (So-
Chee-Mil-Co), known as the Venice of Mexico. The name Xochimilco means “garden of flowers". Back
in the Aztec times, floating gardens, called Chinampas, were built on the surface waters of Lake
Xochimilco, which are still replicated today. We will spend our morning exploring this unique treasure
and have a traditional lunch aboard the Trajinera.
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Xochimilco
Tacos at Zaranda
After a relaxing afternoon back at the hotel
students will enjoy dinner at an authentic taco
restaurant.
Dancing and drink at Café Paraiso
After dinner, students who are in the mood
for some Thursday drinks and dancing can
join us at this very fun and sought after
dancing club. *OPTIONAL, will be charged $60 usd
per person on-site
Thursday, February 1 st
Visit and shop at Jamaica Flower Market
To begin our last day in Mexico City, we will visit Jamaica flower market where all the city’s florists and
designer purchase their flowers on a regular basis. Together with Ariella Chezar we will experience this
market and shop for flowers to use in Ariella’s full day workshop.
Jamaica Flower Market
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Table Design and Décor with Ariella Chezar
After Jamaica, we will enjoy a full-day workshop with Ariella pulling from all of our experiences,
shopping adventures and more from the past four days. Together we will create a fully realized
tablescape design in a very special venue (TBD). Professional photos will be taken of the design for
student’s personal use.
Farewell Dinner
After working all day on our table and event space, we will enjoy a very special final dinner taking in the
fruits of our labor and remembering our amazing time in Mexcio!
Mezcal Tasting and Drinks
After our beautiful dinner, back at the hotel a private Mezcal tasting will be available for those interested
in trying one of the most famous Mexican liquors and now popular all over the world. Mix up your own
drink using flowers as part of the ingredients!
Friday, February 2 nd
Official Departure
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TOTAL COST
Mexico City 2018:
The World of Frida Kahlo with Ariella Chezar
January 27th – February 2nd
Seven-Day/Six Night Complete Package with Condesa df (single room) stay:
$6,000pp
Price includes hotel accommodations, all transportation throughout Mexico City, all meals, tickets to all
group attractions and tours, and materials fees for all workshops.
Seven-Day/ Six Night Complete Package with Condesa df (double room) stay:
$5,400pp
Price includes hotel accommodations, all transportation throughout Mexico City, all meals, tickets to all
group attractions and tours, and materials fees for all workshops.
* Flight arrangements and alcoholic beverages will be the responsibility of each individual participant.
Included Meals:
All breakfasts Dinners
Condesa df Rosetta
Pujol
Lunches Zaranda
Dulce Patria
San Angel Inn Cocktails
Azul Historico Café Paraiso
Xochimilco Private Mezcal Tasting
Payment Schedule:
The first deposit of $1,000 is required no later than November 15th 2017 to hold a space on the trip
(refundable until November 16th).
The second deposit of $2,000 will be due by January 1st, 2018.
The remaining balance and full payment will be due by January 10th, 2018.
Please note that changes may occur as we refine the details to Mexico City trip 2018. At least six
participants are required for the trip. Depending on the number of registrants, FlowerSchool
New York reserves the right to cancel the trip until November15th. After that date all payments will be
non-refundable.
For more Information, please contact Brittany Lenig at (212) 661-8074 or brittany@flowerschoolny.com.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Mexico City 2018:
The World of Frida Kahlo with Ariella Chezar
January 27th – February 2nd
Name: Phone:
Address: Date of Birth:
Name, Address and phone number of person to be contacted in case of emergency:
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Address: Relationship:
List any allergies that you have (including food or drug allergies):
Payment Schedule
The first deposit of $1,000 is required no later than November 15th 2017 to hold a space on the trip
(refundable until November 16th).
The second deposit of $2,000 will be due by January 1st, 2018.
The remaining balance and full payment will be due by January 10th, 2018.
Please note that changes may occur as we refine the details to Mexico City trip 2018. At least six
participants are required for the trip. Depending on the number of registrants, FlowerSchool
New York reserves the right to cancel the trip until November15th. After that date all payments will be
non-refundable.
For more Information, please contact Brittany Lenig at (212) 661-8074 or brittany@flowerschoolny.com.
Signature _____________________________ Date ________________________________
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Mexico City 2018:
The World of Frida Kahlo with Ariella Chezar
January 27th – February 2nd
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