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Santa Fe 2024 Bridge Retreat

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Join Master Teacher & World Champion Donna Compton 

and Grand Life Master Chris Compton

August 19th-24th 2024

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2024 Registration Open October 6, 2023

The Monday and Evening activities will be held in two locations:

  • La Terraza & Garden Terrace on the Third Floor of the La Terraza Tower (Elevator located by the parking garage).
  • Lumpkins North on the Second Floor of the La Terraza Towner.


Monday Evening Schedule

  • 6:30pm to 7:15pm ~ Cocktail Party in the La Terraza & Garden Terrace.
  • 7:15pm to 8:30pm ~ Northern New Mexican Buffet (with lots of veggies).
  • 8:30pm ++ ~ Welcome "Meet & Greet" Bridge Game in Lumpkins North.


Friday Evening Schedule

  • 5:30pm to 6:15pm ~ Cocktail Party in the La Terraza & Garden Terrace.
  • 6:15pm to 8:00pm ~ Santa Fe BBQ Buffet (with lots of veggies).
  • 8:00pm ++ ~ La Fonda Bar on the Lobby Level for a Final Goodbye.


Santa Fe Retreat Daily Schedule

Breakfast Q&A ~ 8am to 9am

Breakfast Q&A begins at 8am along with Q&A while you enjoy your breakfast. It's a great way to start your day!

Morning Lessons with Donna & Chris Compton ~ 9:15am-11:45pm

Topics for bridge lessons are determined once attendance list if finalized in an effort to design the topics for specific levels in attendance. There are topics for everyone! Click here for topics presented 2013-2023.

Lunch/Free Time: 11:45am to 1:15pm

Enjoy the many lunch options and amazing weather!

Bridge for Your Brain with Chris Compton ~ 1:15pm to 2pm

Join Chris for a discussion of the morning topics in the context of full hands. A great review before you play the afternoon duplicates or supervised play.

Afternoon Duplicate ~ 2:15pm to 4:45pm

Afternoon Duplicate Game: Choose your level of play in one of our three duplicates: Open, 299er or 49er pairs. This 18-board duplicate awards ACBL SILVER Masterpoints. 


Afternoon Supervised Play: Play random hands and ask questions throughout the bidding and play. This is for our very newest players not ready to stick their toe into the duplicate games. 

Registration Opens October 6, 2023

We Offer Lessons for All Levels!

Novice Program

Intermediate Program

Intermediate Program

Instruction and play focused specifically for those just beginning to understand the details of this fantastic game and a chance to earn SILVER Masterpoints in a controlled environment.

Intermediate Program

Intermediate Program

Intermediate Program

Lessons designed to take your game to the next level and access to personal coaching and advice combined with an opportunity to put newly developed skills into practice in SILVER Masterpoint games. 

Leisure Activities

Past Lesson Topics 2013-2023

Past Lesson Topics 2013-2023

After a day of learning and play, you have a choice of optional evening activities including the Santa Fe Outdoor Opera and Fine 

Past Lesson Topics 2013-2023

Past Lesson Topics 2013-2023

Past Lesson Topics 2013-2023

Click on the link below for a list of topics presented at previous Ultimate Bridge Vacations Retreats.

Click Here for Topics

About Us

Chris Compton

Grand Life Master with 52K Masterpoints

Chris began playing bridge professionally at the age of 17 with continual success at the national and international levels. He is a Grand Life Master with over 52,000 masterpoints. While representing the USA in international competition, he has placed 4th overall in the World Open Pairs on two separate occasions.

Donna Compton

World Champion & Master Teacher

Donna is a World Champion and a WBF World Life Master. She began playing competitive bridge in 1975 with successes at the national and international levels.  


Donna is an award winning journalist and Master Teacher. Donna's coaching and team captain positions have taken her around the world. She has lots of stories from these bridge adventures!

Registration Opens October 6, 2023

Here is what guests have to say ...

"Totally Enjoyed the experience."

"We have been to many, this was the best!"

"It was everything I expected and more..."

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you about bridge partners, roommates and more!


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Santa Fe 2024

5-Night Bridge Retreat 

La Fonda Hotel on the Santa Fe Plaza.

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