Luxist

This gift offers two art lovers a chance to experience Marfa, a quiet West Texas town of 2,121, that has become a thriving international hub for art, culture and architecture. A personal concierge will create a one-of-a-kind experience of three days and four nights. Art lovers can enjoy private tours of the Judd and Chinati foundations created by visionary artist Donald Judd. Possible itineraries include a visit to Ballroom Marfa converted dance hall is home for a cutting-edge nonprofit arts center, a private party to meet artists and home-town residents, enjoying gourmet food and local music, a glider ride over the high desert mountains, excursion to the bio diverse, 800,000-acre Big Bend National Park and a visit to see the Marfa lights phenomenon through the 9.2-meter Hobby-Eberly telescope at the nearby McDonald Observatory. This gift includes a choice of one of the nine handcrafted, limited-edition boxed print series by Arber and Sons, each featuring the unique work of a Marfa artist-in-residence, as well as gourmet meals and luxury accommodations in a beautiful private home designed and decorated by Houston designer Barbara Hill. (Beginning at $9,500.00 per couple; page 51) 05/10/10