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.
KATE AITCHISON
APRIL 14 – 24, 2026 – TO BE CONFIRMED
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, 5:45 pm meet and greet social, 6:30 pm supper
MONDAY + TUESDAY
Morning rides/hikes 9:30 am, afternoon rides/hikes 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm program
WEDNESDAY
Morning rides/hikes 9:30 am, afternoon rides/hikes 2:00 pm, or all-day rides, 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm program
THURSDAY
Morning rides/hikes only 9:30 am, afternoon program 2:00 -4:00 pm, evening margarita party 5:45 pm and steak cookout
FRIDAY
Morning rides/hikes 9:30 am, afternoon rides/hikes 2:00 pm, or all-day rides, 7:30 pm 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
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.
KATE AITCHISON
April 14 – 24, 2026 ~ To be confirmed
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, 5:45 pm meet and greet social, 6:30 pm supper
MONDAY + TUESDAY
Morning rides/hikes 9:30 am, afternoon rides/hikes 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm program
WEDNESDAY
Morning rides/hikes 9:30 am, afternoon rides/hikes 2:00 pm, or all-day rides, 4:00 pm or 7:30 pm program
THURSDAY
Morning rides/hikes only 9:30 am, afternoon program 2:00 -4:00 pm, evening margarita party 5:45 pm and steak cookout
FRIDAY
Morning rides/hikes 9:30 am, afternoon rides/hikes 2:00 pm, or all-day rides, 7:30 pm 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
