Tuesday, May 16 2023
Sketching at the Pinnacles @ Chimney Rock National Monument
Chimney Rock National Monument
3179 CO-151
Chimney Rock, Colorado
This class is part art, part reflection, part nature study, and a little visit to Chimney Rock National Monument – all rolled into one! Start at the herradura at the head of the Mesa Village Trail. After becoming oriented, we’ll walk down to the Great Kiva to sit on blankets or chairs we bring. Our goal is to become centered with the site and focus in on a specific item of nature. Using sketchbooks and drawing materials provided, we will examine the item of nature selected and watch how it magically appears on a page in our sketchbook. Afterwards, there will be a sharing with each other of what we have learned.
Denise Fisk, former art teacher with the Iowa Public Schools. No art talent is required, just a desire to be open to suggestions and willing to try a hand at self-expression.
Materials to be provided to each participant:
Sketchbook
Micron pen
Tortillion
Graphite pencil stick
These are reservations-only programs, not suitable for children under 10.
The fee of $20 (age 10 and up) includes all materials (see list above), and is considered a non-refundable donation. A booking fee applies to each ticket purchased online or through the call center. Making a reservation through the call center or website is the only way to guarantee a spot on this tour. Most programs are at full capacity, but we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. Booking fees do not apply to walk-ins. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, rain checks will be available.
Program Dates:
Sketching Emphasis: May 16, 23, 30; June 6, 20; July 4, 18; August 1, 15, 29; September 5, 19; October 3, 10.
Pastel Emphasis: June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12.
Watercolor Emphasis: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26.
The entry gate will open for check-in at 5:00 PM and will be locked at 5:15 PM. Guests must enter during this check-in period.
The program starts at 5:15 PM.
The 2.5 hour guided tour explores local geology and its relationship to the daily lives of the ancestral Puebloans. Hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo. Guests must meet their guide at the Hwy 151 entry gate during check-in. Tickets: $20, ages 13 & up; $10, 5-12. Check-in 7:45-8am. 8-10:30am.
Plein Air Workshop @ Chimney Rock National Monument
The Plein Air Workshop is offered once a month on a Saturday. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the process of "plein air" painting, the act of painting outdoors to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape by incorporating natural light, color, and movement. In essence, learning to capture the outdoors while outdoors and, of course, featuring the wonderfully scenic vistas at Chimney Rock National Monument.
No reservation required. Meet your naturalist guide at the Weminuche Native Plant Garden. Wheelchair accessible. No dogs. 8am.
Live Music @ Two Chicks and a Hippie
Food, beverages & live music with Max Miller. 9am-Noon.
Pagosa Farmers Market @ Tennyson Sculpture Garden & Park
Farmers Market featuring locally harvested fruits and vegetables, locally produced meats, handmade baked breads and pastries, healthy prepped meals to-go, locally roasted coffee, honey, flowers and more. 9am-1pm.
Pagosa Peak Makers Market @ Pagosa Peak Open School
Live Music, food, & beverages. Support local artists and small businesses every Saturday. 9am-3pm.
Artisan Market and Live Music @ East Side Market
Over 30 local vendors and craftsmen offering a wide variety of handmade products. 9am-3pm. Live music with Emily Tholberg 11am-1:30pm.
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New Public Art Dedication @ 211 Aspen Village Drive Trail
The Town of Pagosa Springs cordially invites you to kick off the Spanish Fiesta by joining us in celebrating the dedication of a public art piece created by artist Chad Haspels, commemorating our rich Hispanic sheep herding heritage. 211 Aspen Village Drive Trail, adjacent to Pagosa Peak Open School along the multi-use trail in front of Walmart. 9am.
Guided Great House Walking Tour
Tour takes visitors 1/3 of a mile up the Great Pueblo Trail and makes several stops along the way to enjoy the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1000 years ago. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday mornings. $6-$12. $20 USFS use fee/vehicle activity pass. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Check-in at plaza kiosk 10am. 10:30am-12pm.
Live Theatre @ Pagosa Center for the Arts
Beauty and the Beast, The Musical. A timeless tale of love and enchantment with unforgettable characters and stunning production. June 28 - August 17. 12pm.
22nd Annual Spanish Fiesta @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Music, dancing, vendors, food, cash bar, & fun. Featuring Darren Cordova Y Calor and Candace Vargas & NortherN 505 Band. Doors open at 2 pm.
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Southern Colorado Volunteer Meetup @ Motel SOCO
Join the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) staff, trail adopters, volunteers, and other community partners on Saturday, July 27th at Motel SOCO from 2:00-5:00 PM. There will be giveaways and door prizes from CDTC's partners, as well as free appetizers and discounted drinks for volunteers! We hope to see you there!
Dinner & Dancing @ The Alley House Grille
Special Event! A night of dinner & dancing with The Tim Sullivan Band. $150 per person. 5-8pm.
Live Music @ Riff Raff Brewing Company (The Rio)
Food, beverages & live music with Terry Rickard. 5-8pm.
Live Music @ The Springs Resort Lodge Atrium
Live Music & cocktails with Jason Rose. 5-7pm.
Live Music @ El Camino Lounge & Grill at Motel SOCO
Food, beverages, and Live Music with CW Ayon Band. 5-8pm
Live Music & Campfire Roast @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Campfire roast with live guitar, 6pm and 7pm. Every Monday & Saturday, May 27-September 14. Includes scenic wagon ride, outdoor games, hotdogs & s'mores over the fire. Reservations Required. $55 adults, $45, kids 3-16, under 3 free.
Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live music with Retro Cats. 7pm.
Live Theatre @ Pagosa Center for the Arts
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Join the unforgettable journey of Carole King. The story of her rise from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, featuring over two dozen timeless pop classics. June 14- August 30. 7pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
"Hollyhocks Near The Springs." Follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase. $38. 7-9pm.
The 2.5 hour guided tour explores local geology and its relationship to the daily lives of the ancestral Puebloans. Hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo. Guests must meet their guide at the Hwy 151 entry gate during check-in. Tickets: $20, ages 13 & up; $10, 5-12. Check-in 7:45-8am. 8-10:30am.
Plein Air Workshop @ Chimney Rock National Monument
The Plein Air Workshop is offered once a month on a Saturday. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the process of "plein air" painting, the act of painting outdoors to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape by incorporating natural light, color, and movement. In essence, learning to capture the outdoors while outdoors and, of course, featuring the wonderfully scenic vistas at Chimney Rock National Monument.
No reservation required. Meet your naturalist guide at the Weminuche Native Plant Garden. Wheelchair accessible. No dogs. 8am.
Live Music @ Two Chicks and a Hippie
Food, beverages & live music with Max Miller. 9am-Noon.
Pagosa Farmers Market @ Tennyson Sculpture Garden & Park
Farmers Market featuring locally harvested fruits and vegetables, locally produced meats, handmade baked breads and pastries, healthy prepped meals to-go, locally roasted coffee, honey, flowers and more. 9am-1pm.
Pagosa Peak Makers Market @ Pagosa Peak Open School
Live Music, food, & beverages. Support local artists and small businesses every Saturday. 9am-3pm.
Artisan Market and Live Music @ East Side Market
Over 30 local vendors and craftsmen offering a wide variety of handmade products. 9am-3pm. Live music with Emily Tholberg 11am-1:30pm.
![](media/images/Default-Event-Photo_000.jpg)
New Public Art Dedication @ 211 Aspen Village Drive Trail
The Town of Pagosa Springs cordially invites you to kick off the Spanish Fiesta by joining us in celebrating the dedication of a public art piece created by artist Chad Haspels, commemorating our rich Hispanic sheep herding heritage. 211 Aspen Village Drive Trail, adjacent to Pagosa Peak Open School along the multi-use trail in front of Walmart. 9am.
Guided Great House Walking Tour
Tour takes visitors 1/3 of a mile up the Great Pueblo Trail and makes several stops along the way to enjoy the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1000 years ago. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday mornings. $6-$12. $20 USFS use fee/vehicle activity pass. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Check-in at plaza kiosk 10am. 10:30am-12pm.
Live Theatre @ Pagosa Center for the Arts
Beauty and the Beast, The Musical. A timeless tale of love and enchantment with unforgettable characters and stunning production. June 28 - August 17. 12pm.
22nd Annual Spanish Fiesta @ Archuleta County Fairgrounds
Music, dancing, vendors, food, cash bar, & fun. Featuring Darren Cordova Y Calor and Candace Vargas & NortherN 505 Band. Doors open at 2 pm.
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Southern Colorado Volunteer Meetup @ Motel SOCO
Join the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) staff, trail adopters, volunteers, and other community partners on Saturday, July 27th at Motel SOCO from 2:00-5:00 PM. There will be giveaways and door prizes from CDTC's partners, as well as free appetizers and discounted drinks for volunteers! We hope to see you there!
Dinner & Dancing @ The Alley House Grille
Special Event! A night of dinner & dancing with The Tim Sullivan Band. $150 per person. 5-8pm.
Live Music @ Riff Raff Brewing Company (The Rio)
Food, beverages & live music with Terry Rickard. 5-8pm.
Live Music @ The Springs Resort Lodge Atrium
Live Music & cocktails with Jason Rose. 5-7pm.
Live Music @ El Camino Lounge & Grill at Motel SOCO
Food, beverages, and Live Music with CW Ayon Band. 5-8pm
Live Music & Campfire Roast @ Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides
Campfire roast with live guitar, 6pm and 7pm. Every Monday & Saturday, May 27-September 14. Includes scenic wagon ride, outdoor games, hotdogs & s'mores over the fire. Reservations Required. $55 adults, $45, kids 3-16, under 3 free.
Live Music @ Coyote Moon Lounge
Food, Beverages, and Live music with Retro Cats. 7pm.
Live Theatre @ Pagosa Center for the Arts
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Join the unforgettable journey of Carole King. The story of her rise from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, featuring over two dozen timeless pop classics. June 14- August 30. 7pm.
Painting Party @ Picasso & Vino Studio
"Hollyhocks Near The Springs." Follow along step by step to create your own masterpiece! Beverages and light snacks are available for purchase. $38. 7-9pm.
The 2.5 hour guided tour explores local geology and its relationship to the daily lives of the ancestral Puebloans. Hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo. Guests must meet their guide at the Hwy 151 entry gate during check-in. Tickets: $20, ages 13 & up; $10, 5-12. Check-in 7:45-8am. 8-10:30am.
Plein Air Workshop @ Chimney Rock National Monument
The Plein Air Workshop is offered once a month on a Saturday. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the process of "plein air" painting, the act of painting outdoors to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape by incorporating natural light, color, and movement. In essence, learning to capture the outdoors while outdoors and, of course, featuring the wonderfully scenic vistas at Chimney Rock National Monument.
No reservation required. Meet your naturalist guide at the Weminuche Native Plant Garden. Wheelchair accessible. No dogs. 8am.
Live Music @ Two Chicks and a Hippie
Food, beverages & live music with Max Miller. 9am-Noon.
Pagosa Farmers Market @ Tennyson Sculpture Garden & Park
Farmers Market featuring locally harvested fruits and vegetables, locally produced meats, handmade baked breads and pastries, healthy prepped meals to-go, locally roasted coffee, honey, flowers and more. 9am-1pm.
Pagosa Peak Makers Market @ Pagosa Peak Open School
Live Music, food, & beverages. Support local artists and small businesses every Saturday. 9am-3pm.
Artisan Market and Live Music @ East Side Market
Over 30 local vendors and craftsmen offering a wide variety of handmade products. 9am-3pm. Live music with Emily Tholberg 11am-1:30pm.
![](media/images/Default-Event-Photo_000.jpg)
New Public Art Dedication @ 211 Aspen Village Drive Trail
The Town of Pagosa Springs cordially invites you to kick off the Spanish Fiesta by joining us in celebrating the dedication of a public art piece created by artist Chad Haspels, commemorating our rich Hispanic sheep herding heritage. 211 Aspen Village Drive Trail, adjacent to Pagosa Peak Open School along the multi-use trail in front of Walmart. 9am.
Guided Great House Walking Tour
Tour takes visitors 1/3 of a mile up the Great Pueblo Trail and makes several stops along the way to enjoy the ancient Puebloan structures built over 1000 years ago. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday mornings. $6-$12. $20 USFS use fee/vehicle activity pass. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Check-in at plaza kiosk 10am. 10:30am-12pm.
Live Theatre @ Pagosa Center for the Arts
Beauty and the Beast, The Musical. A timeless tale of love and enchantment with unforgettable characters and stunning production. June 28 - August 17. 12pm.