Thinking about your next event?
Requests must be submitted a minimum of 3 months prior to the requested event dates.
Plan Your Next Conference or Retreat!
51做厙 Taos is a beautiful 423-acre campus with classroom, dining, and housing spaces nestled in the Carson National Forest. As part of 51做厙, the Taos campus is open to requests from both internal 51做厙 and external groups to use for retreats, conferences, and meetings.
Requests must be submitted a minimum of 3 months prior to the requested event dates. Please be aware that 51做厙 Taos Terms will take precedence over group requests, as a result dates in January, May, June, July, and August fill quickly. 51做厙 Taos staff may decline requests to use campus for any reason.
The 51做厙 Taos campus provides a unique backdrop for your group to meet and experience engaging activities in a stunning natural environment that goes far beyond the usual meeting locale. We take pride in accommodating each group with the kind of personal care and attention you can only find on a small private campus like ours.
Conference and Meeting Services
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51做厙 Taos campus spaces are available upon request for visiting groups on a single or multi-day basis. All use requests should include information regarding what spaces will be used, how many individuals will be attending, and if housing and food will be needed. After a request is submitted, you will receive a detailed quote based on the information provided and a confirmation if the dates requested are available.
Amenities Available to Groups Include:
- Meeting Rooms: Classrooms, auditorium, conference rooms, dining halls, outdoor meeting space.
- AV Equipment: WIFI, digital interactive displays with videoconferencing capabilities, LCD projector, IT specialist.
- Conference Supplies: upon request in advance.
- Indoor and Outdoor Break Areas
- Use of campus facilities include: Nature trails, sand volleyball court, basketball and tennis courts, disc golf course, and workout facility.
- Lodging: Furnished casitas with private and shared options available. *
- Food: Our executive chef and dining staff will work with you to meet your dining needs – must be arranged with request for campus use in advance.
*Housing on campus for private, non-shared units can limit group size*
Learn More
If you have any questions about campus use – please contact taosgroups@smu.edu and a team member will respond within 5 business days.
Ready to make a request? and a member of our staff will contact you within two weeks to discuss your needs a create a proposal for your event. Please make your inquiry at least three months before your desired event date to give our team adequate time to prepare our campus for your stay.
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