Join Grace Dane Mazur for a reading from her latest novel and discussion of her mid-life transition from biological research (concentrating on Silkworms) to fiction writing (concentrating on human beings). Writing Workshop: The Spring Equinox: Portals and Transformations After spending a couple of decades doing biological research at Harvard (studying silkworms), Grace Dane Mazur became […]
Evening Concert at Oaktree Pavilion Laura Veirs will be performing a solo concert of original songs from her 25-year catalog. Laura will play nylon-string guitar and will sing. She recently produced her 14th album and will head off on tour in the US and France this spring. Campfire Song at Bazar del Sol Writing Workshop […]
Workshops: Creativity and Writing New York Times bestselling author Ellen Sussman will present ways in which you can tap into your creative energy through writing. We’ll explore new forms of expression that will engage your imagination and enrich your life. These workshops will work for those of you who are experienced writers as well as those […]
Have you ever had an idea for a fiction book but don’t know where to start? From idea to shelf, this program will lead you through the writing and publication journey. Learn how to outline, write, edit, and navigate the traditional publishing industry. Lecture: Starting Your Novel: Elements of Story + Outline Methods and tips […]
The New Matriarchy There’s a new generation of powerful older women who are becoming a major force in our society. You don’t need to be a mother to be a matriarch, with female entrepreneurs, teachers, and community leaders shaping not just families but the society and the culture. Who are the new matriarchs, how are […]
New York Times bestselling novelist, Amanda Eyre Ward, talks about novel and travel writing, with three craft lectures and a Q&A about the business of writing. Bring a notebook and leave the Ranch with a plan to write your novel or memoir! From identifying your story to narrative structure and exercises to get to the […]
The Secret in Your Script You will be amazed at what your handwriting reveals! Learn how your handwriting is developed by your physical, intellectual, and emotional states. From Brushstrokes to Pen Strokes – Handwriting analysis of influential and famous artists The Write Note – What handwriting analysis reveals about musicians and composers Lena Rivkin, […]
Spend the week reading and writing through our inner lives. People will have the option to share writing or, as this is all about the interior, just writing and keeping it to themselves. More importantly, we will spend most of our time reading and discussing poems written by others—Emily Dickinson, Robert Hayden, Frank O’Hara, and […]
6 Days with Hiroki (Matt Brewster, Salvatore Manalo) Summary/workshop description: Music is a bit of magic, and songwriting is a science. To demystify the process of what makes a song work, let’s take a deep dive into the process from start to finish. We’ll take a look at all the working parts; from melody and […]
The Secret in Your Script – You will be amazed at what your handwriting reveals! Learn how your handwriting is developed by your physical, intellectual, and emotional states. From Brushstrokes to Pen Strokes – Handwriting analysis of influential and famous artists. The Write Note – What handwriting analysis reveals about musicians and composers. Lena Rivkin, MFA, is Vice President […]
The Secret in Your Script – You will be amazed at what your handwriting reveals! Learn how your handwriting is developed by your physical, intellectual, and emotional states From Brushstrokes to Pen Strokes – Handwriting analysis of influential and famous artists. The Hand Behind the Word – What handwriting analysis reveals about poets and novelists. Lena […]
Writing Workshop: How to Tell Your Story Have you ever wanted to write your stories for your family or for publication? Firoozeh Dumas, author of two New York Times bestselling memoirs will show you how can tell your story. Bring your questions! Bring your stories! Bring yourself! My classes are fun but thought-provoking and will […]
Stories help us understand life and create meaning in our lives—and everyone has a story to tell. Would you like to tell yours? This program will guide you through the process of writing a compelling essay or opinion piece, using language and narrative structure to evoke emotion and create stories that matter. Writing the […]
Writing Workshop for Poets, Songwriters or Prose Writers Laura Veirs’ writing workshops are aimed at songwriters, poets and prose writers. She has taught these for years on her own and through Stanford University’s Continuing Education Series. She will use a deck of her Kaleidoscope Creativity Cards which is a prompt-based system for unlocking people’s creativity. […]
Writing Workshop for Poets, Songwriters or Prose Writers Laura Veirs’ writing workshops are aimed at songwriters, poets and prose writers. She has taught these for years on her own and through Stanford University’s Continuing Education Series. She will use a deck of her Kaleidoscope Creativity Cards which is a prompt-based system for unlocking people’s creativity. […]
Workshops: Creativity and Writing New York Times bestselling author Ellen Sussman will present ways in which you can tap into your creative energy through writing. We’ll explore new forms of expression that will engage your imagination and enrich your life. These workshops will work for those of you who are experienced writers as well as those […]
Writing Workshop for Poets, Songwriters or Prose Writers Laura Veirs’ writing workshops are aimed at songwriters, poets and prose writers. She has taught these for years on her own and through Stanford University’s Continuing Education Series. She will use a deck of her Kaleidoscope Creativity Cards which is a prompt-based system for unlocking people’s creativity. People […]
Les Standiford, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three books, including the critically acclaimed works of non-fiction, Last Train to Paradise, a History Channel Top Ten Pick & the One Read choice of more than a dozen public library systems. Meet You in Hell, and Washington Burning were both publisher’s nominees for […]
“Sending a handwritten letter is becoming such an anomaly. It’s disappearing. My mom is the only one who still writes me letters. And there’s something visceral about opening a letter – I see her on the page. I see her in her handwriting.” — Steve Carell It’s hard to conceive of any other type of […]
Anyone who enjoys putting words on paper finds great inspiration at Rancho La Puerta. This week, guests have the opportunity to attend writing workshops led by accomplished writers. Kathleen Flynn and Rita Jacobs, Ph.D. will both teach classes that will help guests sharpen their writing skills. Additionally, we will hold an evening celebration for our 2019 […]
Workshops: Creativity and Writing New York Times bestselling author Ellen Sussman will present ways in which you can tap into your creative energy through writing. We’ll explore new forms of expression that will engage your imagination and enrich your life. These workshops will work for those of you who are experienced writers as well as those […]
Stories help us understand life and create meaning in our lives—and everyone has a story to tell. Would you like to tell yours? This program will guide you through the process of writing a compelling essay or opinion piece, using language and narrative structure to evoke emotion and create stories that matter. Writing the First […]
The Secret in Your Script You will be amazed at what your handwriting can reveal! Professional handwriting analyst, Lena Rivkin, shares fun insights gleaned from your handwriting. The Write Note What handwriting analysis reveals about musicians and composers. This presentation is a collaboratin between Lena Rivkin, handwriting expert, and the musicians who will be performing […]
Self-Discovery through Journal Writing A journal asks you to live your life twice, once when it happens and once in reflection. Journal writing is an ideal way to express ideas, emotions and creativity as well as a way to heal the self, discover hidden abilities and desires—and, of course, deal with life’s realities. The Ranch […]
