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.
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 and Community Farm Stand
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
Want to host a workshop or event? Email smokebrushevents@gmail.com
Interested in reserving a space for a private function? Email smokebrushlodging@gmail.com
Weekly Farm Stand NOW OPEN 3 to 6 pm every Wednesday!
Offering fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and eggs, along with a seed library, artisanal pesto, pickles, jams, and other homemade goods — all grown right here at Smokebrush Farm!
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Upcoming Events
and Retreats
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Somatic Euphoria: A Journey Back to the Body
with Sarah Hope & Juanito Infinito
📆 Friday, February 21, 2025
⏰ Doors open at 6 pm; Circle begins at 7 pm; Event concludes at 10 pm
🎟️ $35 per person
🎟️ $35 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.
A rejuvenating journey featuring sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub to awaken the senses, followed by an opening circle to set intentions. Experience deep relaxation through a sound bath and breathwork, then surrender to guided Shavasana. Engage in ecstatic embodiment dance, learn techniques to elevate your vibrational state, and end the night stargazing, carrying the event’s transformative energy forward.
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Play & Ponder Portal — Yoga and Art Experience
with Rachael Deegan MA LPCC & Ryan Hildebrandt 500 hr YT
📆 Sunday March 2nd, 2025
⏰ 2:00 pm — 5:00 pm
🎟️ $40 per person
🎟️ $40 per person
Enter a sanctuary of healing, creativity, and connection at our Play & Ponder Portal: Art and Yoga Experience. This gentle journey invites you to rekindle your inner child through mindful movement, artistic expression, and deep presence—all within the nurturing embrace of Rockledge.
This experience includes a 45-minute, playfulness-inspired yoga flow guided by Ryan, followed by a two-hour, mindful, pondering-inspired art experiential guided by Rachael. We will explore the magic of play through connecting with our childlike wonder, our hearts, our bodies, and one another. We will also explore the power of pondering through a Neurographica-, semi-abstract-, and Garden of Life-inspired art experiential that allows us to tap into our unique flow.
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
Fruit Tree Grafting and Pruning WORKSHOPS
with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) – certified arborist Kelsey Pazera
🍎 Apple Grafting Essentials Workshop
Saturday, March 15th
Want to grow your own apple trees without spending a fortune? This workshop will teach you how to graft trees, and you’ll even take home three apple rootstocks you’ve grafted yourself! Supplies are included, but only a handful of spots remain.
— $75 per guest
🌳 Fruit Tree Pruning for Sustainable Orchards Workshop
Sunday, March 16th
Pruning is the secret to thriving fruit trees, and this is your chance to learn from an expert. Join us for a hands-on workshop in the Smokebrush orchard to gain skills you won’t find anywhere else.
— $50 per guest
Weekly Music
and Movement Classes
Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO
The Joy of African Drumming
with Heidi Alina
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
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. FOUR sessions weekly — Beginner and intermediate classes available.
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.
Bellydance:
Embrace the Inner Goddess
with Adriana Jones Rincon
NEW CLASS Coming Soon
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.
