CLICK HERE: Gather, Create, Celebrate—Upcoming Events at Smokebrush!

[Juanita Martin]

• Thu, Mar 27 at 10:17 AM

  Dear Friends, The seasons are shifting, and so are we—moving into a time of connection, creativity, and renewal! Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts has a full calendar of gatherings designed to inspire, restore, and bring our community together. Whether it's music, movement, nature, or hands-on creativity, there’s a space for you here. Scroll down for event details, and visit www.smokebrush.org to learn more. We’d love to share these moments with you! With joy, Your friends at Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House 302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO Wild Origin Nature Connection — Every Last Saturday of the Month with Earthskills of Manitou 📆 Saturday, March 29th ⏰ 9:00 am — 10:30 pm 🎟️ $10 – $15 Suggested Donation Reconnect with the Earth and Awaken Your Wild Mind! Join fellow Earth stewards and learn together through hands-on outdoor experiences and meaningful conversations. Join Earthskills of Manitou at Smokebrush Farm every last Saturday of the month this spring as we explore ways to care for the planet, enhance our sensory awareness, and deepen our connection to nature. Together, we’ll rediscover our integral role in the rhythms of the Land. 🐾 Animal tracking & species identification 🧘 Sit spot reflection 🦅 Bird communication & animal mimicry 🎨 Land art inspired by nature 🌎 Earth-based skills for everyday life Optional local hike after the event (weather permitting). Bring outdoor clothing, a sitting pad, water, binoculars, journal, and pen. Let’s explore, learn, and renew our bond with the wild. RSVP today! Questions? Text 719-678-6375 Rockledge House 328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO Soul Songs & Healing Sound for Hope, Renewal & Restoration with Judith Piazza 📆 Sunday March 30th, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 am — 12:00 noon 🎟️ Suggested Donation $15—$30 Join our community of devotional song! No experience required We sing from the natural voice in call and response style. Sit, sing, hum, meditate, dance, move, sleep, rest… all are welcome! Bring your favorite morning beverage. Chairs, mats, pillows and blankets are available for your use. Come in good health for everyone’s sake!  If weather is a consideration, watch for updates RSVP please to 720-982-8291 or [e-mail] Rockledge House Kitchen 328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO Dairy-Free Chocolate Ganache Making Class with Chef Aimee Morrow 📆 Sunday, April 6th, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 pm — 3:30 pm 🎟️ $65 per guest Get hands-on and create your own delicious chocolate! Join Chef Aimee in the historic Rockledge kitchen for an immersive chocolate-making experience! In this hands-on class, you’ll master the art of creating three ganache bases using organic, Fair Trade chocolate and low glycemic sweeteners of dates, raw honey & coconut nectar: 🍊 Orange & Vanilla Dark Chocolate  🥥 Toasted Coconut & Honey Ganache 🍫 Classic Peruvian Dark Chocolate Take home six handcrafted, hand-dipped truffles and your own personally topped chocolate bark. Plus, indulge even more with additional chocolates available for purchase! After class, savor a warm cup of Peruvian dark drinking chocolate, blended with coconut sugar and oat & coconut milk — a perfect way to wrap up your experience!  Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House 302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO Stone & Bone Tools — EarthSkills Original Technology Series with Earthskills of Manitou 📆 Saturday, April 12th, 2025 ⏰ 12:30 pm — 2:30 pm 🎟️ $15 – $30 Suggested Donation Bridge the connection between yourself & nature, learn how to take care of your basic needs as provided by your local environment — EarthSkills of Manitou offers you a unique opportunity to engage in time-tested techniques that our ancestors have used to thrive in harmony with nature for millena. Reconnect with a sense of belonging on the land as we experience hands-on learning every second Saturday of the month, this spring at Smokebrush Farm. Rediscover the fundamental skills that make us humans wild!  Dive into the art of crafting tools from materials such bone and stone all stemming from the simplest of measures – a sharp edge. Learn to listen to the voices of the rocks as we discover how our ancestors used these natural materials. RSVP today! Questions? Text 719-678-6375 Rockledge House 328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO Seeds of Serenity — Yoga Nidra and Art Experience with Ignited Soul Integrated Therapies 📆 Sunday, April 13th, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 pm — 4:30 pm 🎟️ $50 per guest This workshop includes a 40-minute nature-based Yoga Nidra guided by Ryan, followed by a 2.5-hour therapeutic eco-artmaking experiential, where everyone will paint a 4" terracotta pot and plant a succulent in it (all materials provided), guided by Rachael. Yoga Nidra is a type of yoga focused on deep relaxation and restoration. The term Yoga Nidra translates to “yogic sleep.” It is a guided process that promotes a state between wakefulness and sleep, akin to lucid dreaming. This balance, or homeostasis of relaxed awareness, promotes numerous benefits for well-being. Benefits of Yoga Nidra include an increased ability to relax, decreased stress and overwhelm, improved memory and alertness, reduced pain and inflammation, enhanced immune function, and overall healing of the mind, body, and soul. Rockledge House 328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO Walk on the Wild Side! Create Your Own Spring Tonic with Mari Marques-Worden, The ThymeKeeper and EarthSkills of Manitou 📆 Sunday, April 27th, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm 🎟️ $30 per guest Step into nature's pharmacy for an unforgettable hands-on experience in foraging and herbal crafting! From field to bottle, you'll craft your own healing remedy and gain the knowledge to use it for life! 🍃 Stroll through the lush fields of Smokebrush Farm, learning to forage wild, nutrient-packed herbs 🍃 Discover how common backyard plants support wound care and respiratory health 🍃 Uncover ancient herbal wisdom to naturally boost your immunity At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a personalized bottle of your crafted spring tonic to nourish and energize you long after the event. 📩 Mari: [e-mail] 📞 719-439-7303 📩 Iraiah: [e-mail] 📞 719-678-6375 ROCKLEDGE HOUSE • RED CRAGS ARTS and AGRICULTURE HOUSE • ONALEDGE HOUSE Historic mountain estates thoughtfully transformed into an expansive retreat and urban farm destination — a haven for wellness, creativity, and connection. Nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountain foothills near the healing mineral waters of Manitou Springs, this serene environment is designed to be a peaceful space for deepening your practice.   All tickets for our events and workshops are now available through Humanitix, a platform that transforms booking fees into funding for vital education, healthcare, and community initiatives. Ticket links and details for all events can be found at events.humanitix.com/host/smokebrush-foundation-for-the-arts Smokebrush Foundation |  [e-mail] | smokebrush.org   Since 1992, the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts has produced and presented innovative arts experiences that foster creativity and collaboration. Providing creative leadership and inspiring positive change in the Southern Colorado community and beyond.    Want to host a workshop or event? Email [e-mail] Interested in reserving a space for a wedding or private function? Email [e-mail]

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