Since 1992, the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts has produced and presented innovative arts experiences that foster curiosity and collaboration. Providing creative leadership and inspiring positive change in the Southern Colorado community and beyond.
Weekly Music
and Movement Classes
Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO
Ignite the Dancer Within:
Stretching, Posture & Mudras, Zumba & Dances of India
with AuroTejas Hemsell and Shakti Dance School
Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Immerse yourself in a cultural fitness adventure with a series of invigorating classes led by the globally acclaimed dance artist AuroTejas Hemsell — presented by the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts.
Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Discover the vibrant art of bellydance in this fun and inclusive class designed for all skill levels! Learn graceful movements, mesmerizing techniques, and expressive choreography while building strength, flexibility, and confidence.
Strengthen your core and awaken the deep intelligence of embodied movement through this time-honored art.
Afro-Brazilian Capoeira
with Erwin Hewitt
Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Capoeira is a dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art that fuses movement, music, and culture. It builds strength, agility, and self-awareness while celebrating African heritage through rhythm, language, and community.
Erwin Hewitt has trained in Capoeira for over 20 years, sharing its rich traditions of music, movement, and philosophy as a student of Mestre Grande.
The Joy of
African
Drumming
with Heidi Alina
Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
African drumming is one of the most invigorating ways to feed your creativity and renew your spirit! Heidi’s classes are an upbeat, empowering, and FUN musical adventure into the power of African drumming. TWO intermediate sessions available weekly.
Develop rhythmic precision, increase stamina, and enjoy the energizing benefits of group drumming.
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us for a 90 minute class followed by 30 minutes of social dancing!
Lambarado Dance Studios is dedicated to sharing the love of connection, movement, and play through the beautiful Brazilian partner dance known as LambaZouk. LambaZouk has captivated dancers worldwide with its fluidity, body movement, and deep sense of connection.
Smokebrush Calendar
Upcoming Events, Workshops and Retreats
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Transmission Meditation; Full Moon Festival of the Christ and Humanity
with Valerie Blankenship
sagewomanherbs.com
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of the Full Moon Festival of the Christ and Humanity!
Enjoy a special presentation on the meaning of the Full Moon Festivals and their kinship with Laya Yoga and Karma Yoga followed by a group Transmission Meditation.
Transmission Meditation is a potent tool used to invoke the Masters of Wisdom for the restoration of the planet. It opens the heart chakra and allows us to give and receive love more easily. Some report their mind is more stimulated and creative. Afterwards, there will be a gathering for tea and treats outside under the trees. This is a love offering – no charge.
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Somatic Euphoria: A Journey Back to the Body
with Sarah Hope & Juanito Infinito
Friday, June 13, 2025
Doors open at 6 PM; Circle begins at 7 PM; Event concludes at 10 PM
🎟️ $45 per person
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and somatic exploration at Somatic Euphoria, an immersive event designed to reconnect you with your body's innate wisdom and unlock profound states of well-being.
Held at the serene Rockledge, this unique experience offers a sanctuary for those seeking to deepen their connection to themselves through movement, breathwork, and community.
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Mural Art Bootcamp
with Jamar Duvol Pierre
www.artbyjpierre.com
Six weeks — July 9 to August 13, 2025 Wednesdays | 1:00–4:00 pm
$180 per student
Step into the magic of mural-making this summer with Smokebrush Foundation! Join us at the Red Crags Arts & Agriculture House in Manitou Springs for a six-week creative deep dive led by New Orleans muralist and cultural storyteller Jamar Duvol Pierre.
Explore your artistic voice, learn hands-on techniques, and co-create a large-scale public mural—all in the community-rooted Smokebrush way. You’ll develop your own mural proposal from start to finish and help bring a powerful collective vision to life.
Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative with funding from City of Manitou Springs Sales and Use Tax approved by the voters in 2019.
Click HERE to learn more
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Farm-to-Table Summer Harvest: Italian Inspired
with Smokebrush Chef Aimee Morrow
Musical Guest Heidi Alina
📆 Wednesday June 25th, 2025
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 pm
🎟️ $175 Dinner for Two (Admits 2)
🎟️ $95 Single Dinner Ticket (Admits 1)
Ticket includes one free beer or wine
A farm-to-table dining experience celebrating the first harvest of the season and the opening night of our 2025 Summer Harvest Dinner Series at Smokebrush Farm. 🇮🇹
Each dish is thoughtfully crafted from ingredients grown just steps away, fresh, seasonal, and deeply connected to the land, and reflecting the vibrant flavors of early summer.
As you dine, pianist Heidi Alina fills the air with live music, adding warmth, intimacy, and sophistication as each course unfolds.
Seating is limited. Don’t miss your chance to savor the first harvest of the season and be part of the opening night of our summer-long guest chef series.
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Farm-to-Table Summer Harvest: Wild New American
with featured guest chef Darren Foote
Saturday, July 12, 2025
5:00 – 8:00 pm
🎵 Musical Guest: Patchwork Jack
Ticket links, menu details, and more information coming soon!
Smokebrush Farm invites you to our 2025 Summer Harvest Culinary Series!
In the shadow of Tava, step into the historic charm of Rockledge House, where our in-house chef Aimee Morrow—now in her fifth season—shares the spotlight with a curated group of guest chefs. Featuring ingredients grown right here at Smokebrush Farm and sourced from Colorado producers, each gathering is a celebration of seasonal flavors, artistic collaboration, and community connection, brought to life with live music and the vibrant spirit of Manitou Springs.
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Farm-to-Table Summer Harvest: Willy Wonka Tea Party
with Smokebrush Chef Aimee Morrow
Sunday, August 3, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 pm
🎵 Musical Guest: TBD
Ticket links, menu details, and more information coming soon!
Smokebrush Farm invites you to our 2025 Summer Harvest Culinary Series!
In the shadow of Tava, step into the historic charm of Rockledge House, where our in-house chef Aimee Morrow—now in her fifth season—shares the spotlight with a curated group of guest chefs. Featuring ingredients grown right here at Smokebrush Farm and sourced from Colorado producers, each gathering is a celebration of seasonal flavors, artistic collaboration, and community connection, brought to life with live music and the vibrant spirit of Manitou Springs.
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Farm-to-Table Summer Harvest: Wild New American
with featured guest chef Jamar Duvol Pierre artbyjpierre.com
Sunday, August 31, 2025
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Musical Guest: TBD
Ticket links, menu details, and more information coming soon!
Smokebrush Farm invites you to our 2025 Summer Harvest Culinary Series!
In the shadow of Tava, step into the historic charm of Rockledge House, where our in-house chef Aimee Morrow—now in her fifth season—shares the spotlight with a curated group of guest chefs. Featuring ingredients grown right here at Smokebrush Farm and sourced from Colorado producers, each gathering is a celebration of seasonal flavors, artistic collaboration, and community connection, brought to life with live music and the vibrant spirit of Manitou Springs.
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Farm-to-Table Summer Harvest: Middle Eastern Fusion: Finale Harvest
with Smokebrush Chef Aimee Morrow
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 pm
🎵 Musical Guest: TBD
Ticket links, menu details, and more information coming soon!
Smokebrush Farm invites you to our 2025 Summer Harvest Culinary Series!
In the shadow of Tava, step into the historic charm of Rockledge House, where our in-house chef Aimee Morrow—now in her fifth season—shares the spotlight with a curated group of guest chefs. Featuring ingredients grown right here at Smokebrush Farm and sourced from Colorado producers, each gathering is a celebration of seasonal flavors, artistic collaboration, and community connection, brought to life with live music and the vibrant spirit of Manitou Springs.
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 natural healing mineral waters of Manitou Springs, this serene environment is designed to be a peaceful space for deepening your practice.
Rockledge House
Guest Check-in and Retreat Rental Office
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Onaledge House
Retreats, Private Events and Whole House Rentals
336 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Smokebrush Farm Headquarters
Agricultural Center, Community Farm Stand and Gift Shop
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Red Crags Arts and
Agriculture House
Main Foundation Office, Studios and Artist Residences
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
