WORKSHOPS +
EVENTS

WORKSHOPS +
EVENTS

WORKSHOPS + EVENTS

The Elkhorn Ranch Workshop and Events Program invites talented people into the ranch community to inspire, teach and entertain ~ an experiential travel addition to ranch life.

The workshop leader(s) or Artist(s) in Residence participates in daily life, alongside our guests ~ dining in the Long House and sharing time outdoors on the trail. Their presence integrates the arts or science into Elkhorn’s unique blend of camaraderie, wilderness adventure horseback riding or hiking, and Sonoran desert relaxation.

Workshops are designed to include more deliberate interactive teaching that progresses through the week. Artist(s) in Resident will share their talent with guests throughout the week and provides at least two formal programs.

For example, a painter sets up a studio space on the ranch and provides a slide show and drawing lesson. A musician plays informally on the patio or by the fire in the Long House and provides an educational talk or lesson and an intimate concert event only for ranch guests. A scientist shares insight during rides or hikes and provides late afternoon or after supper educational programs.

OLD-TIME MUSIC

JANUARY 5 – 12, 2025

Inspired by the tradition of old time music where friends gather to make music together. Workshop led by Sandol Astrausky, Rory MacLeod, Bill Burke.

FOLK MUSIC

JANUARY 12 – 19, 2025

With Artists in Residence Rebekah and Matt Rolland ~ RISO, Peter McLaughlin and Bill Vernieu.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

JANUARY 19 – 26, 2025

Workshop led by Curt Gerston and Laura McCarthy. Unravel the mysteries of still photography and video using a camera, smartphone or other image capturing device — plus learn what you can do with all those great images!

DESERT LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOR

JANUARY 26 – FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Guided by Karen Cordasco. As you settle in at Elkhorn, Karen Cordasco of Flagstaff, Arizona will offer daily opportunities to express your experience at the ranch using watercolor.

HUMAN HISTORY OF THE ALTAR VALLEY

FEBRUARY 2 – 9, 2025

Explore and learn around the ranch and on the trail with Archaeologists in Residence Bill Doelle and Linda Mayro.

WRITE ON

FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 2, 2025

A Creative Writing Workshop led by Mary Seid, BA, MFA, a writing teacher and Elkhorn guest.

KATE AITCHISON

APRIL 2025

Artist in Residence Kate Aitchison sets up a welcoming open studio in the ranch dining room. Activities expand outdoors when things get messy! She leads afternoon art activities including bookmaking, drawing, block printing, paper making, and collage.

OLD-TIME MUSIC

JAN 5 –12, 2025

Workshop led by Sandol Astrausky, Rory MacLeod, Bill Burke

FOLK MUSIC

JAN 12 – 19, 2025

With Artists in Residence: Rebekah and Matt Rolland ~ RISO, Peter McLaughlin and Bill Vernieu

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

JAN 19 – 26, 2025

Workshop led by Curt Gerston and Laura McCarthy. Unravel the mysteries of still photography and video using a camera, smartphone or other image capturing device — plus learn what you can do with all those great images!

DESERT LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOR

JAN 26 – FEB 2, 2025

Guided by Karen Cordasco. As you settle in at Elkhorn, Karen Cordasco of Flagstaff, Arizona will offer daily opportunities to express your experience at the ranch using watercolor.

HUMAN HISTORY OF THE ALTAR VALLEY

FEB 2 – 9, 2025

Explore and learn around the ranch and on the trail with Archaeologists in Residence Bill Doelle and Linda Mayro.

WRITE ON

FEB 23 – MAR 2, 2025

A Creative Writing Workshop led by Mary Seid, BA, MFA, a writing teacher and Elkhorn guest.

KATE AITCHISON

APRIL 2025

Artist in Residence Kate Aitchison sets up a welcoming open studio in the ranch dining room. Activities expand outdoors when things get messy! She leads afternoon art activities including bookmaking, drawing, block printing, paper making, and collage.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE FOR WORKSHOP OR RESIDENT WEEK

SUNDAY

Arrival day, 5:45pm meet and greet social, 6:30pm supper

MONDAY + TUESDAY

Morning rides/hikes 9:30am, afternoon rides/hikes 2pm, 4pm or 7:30pm program

WEDNESDAY

Morning rides/hikes 9:30am, afternoon rides/hikes 2pm, or all-day rides, 4pm or 7:30pm program

THURSDAY

Morning rides/hikes only 9:30am, afternoon program 2-4pm, evening margarita party 5:45pm and steak cookout

FRIDAY

Morning rides/hikes 9:30am, afternoon rides/hikes 2pm, or all-day rides, 7:30pm program

SATURDAY

Picnic rides, 4pm, 5:30pm or 7:30pm program

SUNDAY

No riding, departure day

*Meals at 7:30-9:00am, 12:30pm, and 6:30pm

ART AND AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE BLEND DURING WORKSHOP WEEKS