We are just back from teaching a four-day writing workshop in southern Arizona at Aravaipa Canyon Ranch. The group was just perfect—small enough that everyone got plenty of time with us if they wanted input, and diverse enough to really expand our views through the gift of seeing the world from different perspectives.

The weather was also perfect for writing—rain, a blessing in the desert, to freshen things up, interpersed with beautiful inter-storm sunrises and sunsets. Spring was just making its appearance, the cottonwoods gaining green by the day, migrating warblers flitting through, Sara orange-tip butterflies bouncing all over, and cardinals starting their territory songs.

One of the ranch’s mousers, a big fluffy Maine coon cat, adopted us and became the subject of one hilarious short story. And thanks to Oracle Patio Cafe, the food was plentiful and delicious.

The writing was outstanding, and we enjoyed working with everyone on meeting their goals and expanding their skills. We will be offering this workshop again, so keep your eye on our events and workshops pages for an announcement.