Touchstone Inn • Spa • Bed and Breakfast • Gallery Taos, New Mexico Phone 800-758-0192 Click here to email us. Workshops, Touchstone Foundation Callings, Taos, New Mexico Based upon the premise that the world will never be at peace until each person finds peace within, Touchstone Foundation, Inc. is a not for profit entity organized to establish a sustainable spiritual sanctuary where individuals and groups may study and reflect on life's spiritual values through effective creative education and training in seminars, workshops, and sabbaticals. Location of Workshops are not limited to any one site or country. Touchstone Foundation, Inc., was established in May of 2001, and is designated as a public foundation with 509a2 status by the Internal Revenue Service and may accept donations from individuals or businesses who will benefit from tax deductions. Contributions go toward facilitating teachers, scholarships, supplies and equipment for workshops and seminars. Please mail your tax-free donation in the form of a check to: Touchstone Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 1885 Taos, New Mexico 87571 USA Spring Callings: Bali Tapestry April 20, 2007 - May 14, 2007 John Staple & Bren Price Quilter's Experience in Bali: Based out of Ubud, we will explore fabric design, create our own dyes and fabrics, design quilt tops and create, and experience the cultural fabric that is a daily tapestry in Bali. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Mother/Daughter Vision Quest May 12, 2007 - May 14, 2007 Bren Price & Spa Therapists Mother/Daughter Vision Quest: Arrive May 12, Depart May 14. Arrive on Friday afternoon and have refreshing supper of whole foods. Saturday begin spa treatments with wrap of your choice and massage, then experience vision quest therapy as you create sculptural mask of each other's face; end session with a Phytomer Thalasso Therapy Facial. Gourmet vegetarian breakfasts included. $330 per person, plus lodging special of 10%. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Creative Alchemy October 10, 2007 - October 13, 2007 Pasha Hogan and Vito Hemphill Pasha and Vito present a three day experience to assist participants with uncovering and releasing blockages in the conscious, unconscious, subconscious, and suble bodies using yoga, meditation, visualization, movement, sound, and art therapies to bring forth the "True Self". Each participant will receive a private twenty minute consultation at the commencement of the week-end. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Watercolor Encounter April 15, 2008 - April 21, 2008 M. Douglas Walton Take an intensive journey of creative expression with water media for artists of all levels. Beginners are especially welcomed. M. Douglas Walton is recognized worldwide for his stimulating informative critiques and his ability to guide each student to find his own artistic voice. Douglas is the holder of many awards including prestigious Washington DC presentation for having made a difference in the world. Cost of 5 day course is $1050, double occupancy. (There will be a small materials fee for Doug, depending on what you use - he brings paints, paper, etc.)Price includes Encounter,12 meals & lodging, double occupancy; single $1300. Arrive on Sunday, Dinner Sunday night, daily breakfast, lunch, and for supper, you have choice of eating in or out. Workshop room open around the clock. Depart on Saturday, breakfast that morning. (6 nights, 12 meals). Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Summer Callings: Earn Your Poetic License May 11, 2007 - May 12, 2007 William Staple Calling for a 4 day Touchstone Experience. Themes will be explored with discussions including examples. Time will be given to write and read new works. If when read aloud, Will gets goosebumps from your poem, a poetic license will be awarded at that very instant. Will has 30 years with CAL Poets in the Schools; 4 years guest Lecturer at Gary Snyder's Advance Creative Writing, Davis winner of numerous international awards, Published 4 Books. Call for more information. Database Management June 06, 2007 - June 11, 2007 Robert Warnock Course 1 of a 2 part Oracle Certified Associate Certification Training with Oracle 9i RDBMS. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. To Build a Kiln June 17, 2007 - June 20, 2007 John T. Staple John Staple, World Watching Man, will incorporate his insight into the human psyche with the actual building of a working pottery kiln. John has worked as a potter for the past 30 years. His focus is on porcelain ware using unique glazing methods and tribal iconography. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Fall Callings: Cooking Classes August 25, 2007 - September 03, 2007 Christopher Maher & Valeie Christopher Maher will be teaching ongoing cooking classes: 505-776-COOK www.cookingstudiotaos.com 10% off Lodging at Touchstone. 800-758-0192 Valerie & Chris Chef Maher: Saturday August 25th 11:00am - 2:00pm, Mediterranean cuisine Saturday Dec. 1st, 6:00pm - Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Sunday Dec. 2nd, 10:30am KIDS Easy & Delicious French Cuisine Saturday Dec. 8th - Private Event Saturday Dec. 15th, 6:00pm- French Cuisine Sunday Dec. 16th, 10:30am - KIDS Bavarian Holiday Food! Friday Dec. 21st, 11am - New Mexican Cuisine Saturday Dec. 22nd , 6:00pm - The Perfect Holiday Standing Rib Roast Sunday Dec. 23rd, 10:30am - Holiday Brunch Foods for KIDS Wednesday Dec. 26th, 2:00pm - Foods from Southern Italy Thursday Dec. 27th, 6:00pm - Private Event Friday Dec. 28th, 2:00pm - Elegant Dinner Party ideas Saturday Dec. 29th 2:00pm - East Indian Cuisine Sunday Dec. 30th, 2:00pm - Warm yourself up with our delicious SOUPS class ALL AGES CLASS (parent/children welcome) Byzantine Icons September 10, 2007 - September 11, 2007 Michael Galovic Beginner to Professional; Cost of 2 day Workshop only is $260. Master iconographer originating from Prague, Michael will teach traditional icon painting on goldleaf. Michael is a resident of Australia and shows his work at Touchstone Gallery. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Plein Air Workshop Taos September 25, 2007 - September 29, 2007 Michael McClure Beginner to Professional; Cost of workshop only, $250; Room discount at Touchstone for participants. The workshop will be based at Touchstone, utilizing different locations around Taos. Focus of the class will be mixing color with a liited palette, seeing color in terms of warm and cool temperatures. McClure's work has won numerous awards and is found in collections nationally. He is a member of Oil Painters of America, the American Impressionist Society, the National Society of Oil and Acrylics Painters, and an artist member of the Tucson Plein Air Painting Society. He is Represented in Taos by Nichols Taos Fine Art Gallery. Knitter's Conference September 29, 2007 - October 09, 2007 Cheryl Oberle Knitters convene for Wool Festival. Two groups: September 29 thru Oct. 2, and October 5 thru October 8. Mask Making Spa Intensive October 27, 2007 - October 30, 2007 Bren Price & Spa Therapists Arrive on Thursday, with maskmaking facial that afternoon or Friday morning. Dinner Buffet gathering with Murder Mystery crowd, Depart on Sunday. $320 plus lodging costs per person for 3 nights, includes Murder Mystery packet, Friday hor'deourves, Saturday Buffet Dinner, 3 Breakfasts, use of facilities. Space limited. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Spirit Kachinas November 13, 2007 - November 17, 2007 Danielle Kennedy Take a journey through the tapestry of creation, making your own spirit kachina by incorporating materials brought from home and from past lives. Danielle is a successful artist and teacher who creates spirit art and will lead her students through the process bringing forth vision and inspiration. Books and Kachinas by Danielle will be offered as well. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Godess Temple Tours November 15, 2007 - December 02, 2007 Mark Choplin & Terra Tiffany Ongoing Tours beginning in November through April. Southern India Goddess Temples. Approximate cost $3,000. More Information, contact: 505-758-1188 email: terraindira@yahoo.com An Evening for Tibet November 30, 2008 - November 30, 2008 Tamdin Wangdu Screening of a short Documentary that shares the intimate story of Tamdin Wangdu, a Tibetan escapee who returns to his homeland after 15 years in exile, and discovers the difference his projects have made in the lives of villagers. Friday, November 30th, 7PM at Touchstone Inn, 0110 Mabel Dodge Lane, Taos, New Mexico Tibet in Pictures November 30, 2008 - November 30, 2008 Tamdin Wandgu 7:00 PM at Touchstone, 110 Mabel Dodge Lane. Free event, donation appreciated to benefit Tibetan Village Project www.tibetanvillageproject.org. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. and Tibetan Village Project. Winter Callings: Santa Fe Stretch May 19, 2007 - May 21, 2007 Sue West Sue West has had over 30 years experience as a classical dance and fitness instructor. She emphasizes correct alignment and the slow and safe approach to increasing each student's range of motion. She teaches with an understanding that each individual has specific needs. The Gentale Stretch: A balance of traditional movement at the beginning level. Combining the fluid and static stretches of yoga and classical stretch with the overall body conditioning of dance and pilates. The Santa Fe Stretch: An intermediate level class designed using modern interpretations of traditional movement including pilates, dance yoga and classical stretch. This 90 minute class is challenging and exhilarating. A total body workout that helps create a fit and healthy body that is not only strong, but long, lean and supple. Reiki 1 August 21, 2007 - August 22, 2007 Voyce Durling-Jones Cost of Course is $250, plus room price at 15% discount on room. Light lunch is included both days. Murder Mystery Weekend October 27, 2007 - October 29, 2007 Guest Participants Receive a Character packet with your confirmation for your development and embellishment. Mystery is based on real unsolved Taos case of Arthor Rochford Mamby, and is salted with fiction here and there using historical figures as well as fictional ones. Please join us for a fun weekend. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc. Murder Mystery Weekend October 28, 2007 - October 31, 2007 Guest Participants In Taos, the month of January is DEAD. Join us for another in a series of Mamby Murder Mystery weekends featuring history and fiction combined in a fun weekend with the Mabel Dodge Gang. Proceeds to Benefit Touchstone Foundation, Inc.

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Phone 800-758-0192, 505-758-0192
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0110 Mabel Dodge Lane, PO Box 1885
Taos New Mexico 87571