30+ Years Celebrating the Colorado Plateau

The Entrada Institute is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.

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About Entrada

The Entrada Institute is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau. The Entrada Institute is headquartered in Torrey, Utah, the gateway to Capitol Reef National Park. A 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, the Entrada Institute hosts events that include lectures and concerts, sponsors scientific studies and creative work, and extends scholarships to local students. We are passionate about the history of this land and its people, and we’re devoted to ensuring the vitality of the region for future generations.  [FIND US ON GOOGLE MAPS]

 

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Immerse yourself in Torrey, Utah’s striking red rock landscapes—just a stone’s throw from Capitol Reef National Park—for a transformative writing workshop centered on environmental nonfiction and poetry.

This unique gathering invites writers of all levels to explore their connection to place through the written word. Surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the Colorado Plateau, you’ll have space to reflect, create, and grow your craft alongside accomplished faculty and a community of supportive peers.

Whether you’re looking to experiment with form, spark new ideas, or refine your voice, this workshop offers the inspiration and feedback to help your writing flourish. Come write with us where the desert meets the sky.

Annette McGivney

(Nonfiction)

Jonathon Thompson

(Editor, Journalist)

Laura Pritchett

(Fiction)

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4 days ago

Saturday October 18th - 7:00pmDavid Starr, Colorado-based Singer/Songwriter, in ConcertThe second musical event this coming weekend will feature David Starr, a Colorado-based singer/songwriter. David will be performing on Saturday night, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. From his catalog of over 12 albums, he will be playing acoustic music featuring blues, Americana, and folk songs. David has toured internationally and been a showcasing artist at Folk Alliance International, AmericanaFest, and Southwest Regional Folk Alliance. His newest album, Must Be Blue, was released in April 2025.

To attend his concert at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey, visit www.entradainstitute.org/events-calendar/.
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David Starr, Colorado-based Singer/Songwriter, in Concert

The second musical event this coming weekend will feature David Starr, a Colorado-based singer/songwriter. David will be performing on Saturday night, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. From his catalog of over 12 albums, he will be playing acoustic music featuring blues, Americana, and folk songs. David has toured internationally and been a showcasing artist at Folk Alliance International, AmericanaFest, and Southwest Regional Folk Alliance. His newest album, Must Be Blue, was released in April 2025.

To attend his concert at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit www.entradainstitute.org/events-calendar/. David's performance will also be streamed live here, and you do not need to register for the livestream.
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The second musical event this coming weekend will feature David Starr, a Colorado-based singer/songwriter. David will be performing on Saturday night, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. From his catalog of over 12 albums, he will be playing acoustic music featuring blues, Americana, and folk songs. David has toured internationally and been a showcasing artist at Folk Alliance International, AmericanaFest, and Southwest Regional Folk Alliance. His newest album, Must Be Blue, was released in April 2025.

To attend his concert at Robbers Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit www.entradainstitute.org/events-calendar/. Davids performance will also be streamed live here, and you do not need to register for the livestream.
5 days ago

Friday October 17th - 7:00pmLena Rich in ConcertThe upcoming weekend will feature musical events at Entrada. On Friday night, October 17, at 7:00 p.m., Lena Rich will be playing her own style of Americana music. Inspired by folk traditions, Lena sings about the beauty of the natural world, the depth of human connection, and the magic of moments that stick. She graduated from Oberlin College & Conservatory in 2020; and has a new album, King Tide, being released this month. Having been the Entrada/Capitol Reef Artist-in-Residence in 2023, Lena has a special connection to this area.

o attend this concert at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey, visit www.entradainstitute.org/events-calendar/.
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Lena Rich in Concert

This upcoming weekend will feature musical events at the Entrada Institute. On Friday night, October 17, at 7:00 p.m., Lena Rich will be playing her own style of Americana music. Inspired by folk traditions, Lena sings about the beauty of the natural world, the depth of human connection, and the magic of moments that stick. She graduated from Oberlin College & Conservatory in 2020; and has a new album, King Tide, being released this month. Having been the Entrada/Capitol Reef Artist-in-Residence in 2023, Lena has a special connection to this area.

To attend this concert at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit www.entradainstitute.org/events-calendar/. Lena's performance will also be streamed live here, and you do not need to register for the livestream.
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This upcoming weekend will feature musical events at the Entrada Institute. On Friday night, October 17, at 7:00 p.m., Lena Rich will be playing her own style of Americana music. Inspired by folk traditions, Lena sings about the beauty of the natural world, the depth of human connection, and the magic of moments that stick. She graduated from Oberlin College & Conservatory in 2020; and has a new album, King Tide, being released this month. Having been the Entrada/Capitol Reef Artist-in-Residence in 2023, Lena has a special connection to this area. 

To attend this concert at Robbers Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit www.entradainstitute.org/events-calendar/. Lenas performance will also be streamed live here, and you do not need to register for the livestream.

Steve Jorgensen, whose work can often be seen at the Old House at Center & Main, is back with us again this year. Here is a piece he did during this week’s inclement weather. He is not only an an amazing artist, but he and Cathy are also great patrons of the arts. We wish them a happy anniversary and thank them for spending it here!

entradainstitute.networkforgood.com/events/90016-12th-annual-arts-and-the-park
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Steve Jorgensen, whose work can often be seen at the Old House at Center & Main, is back with us again this year.  Here is a piece he did during this week’s inclement weather.  He is not only an an amazing artist, but he and Cathy are also great patrons of the arts.  We wish them a happy anniversary and thank them for spending it here!

https://entradainstitute.networkforgood.com/events/90016-12th-annual-arts-and-the-park
“The Entrada Institute is the brainchild of thoughtful, generous, visionary people. Entrada fosters life-affirming interconnections between nature and the arts reminiscent of Friedrich Schelling’s nature is visible spirit, spirit is invisible nature.”

– Scott Abbott, Ph.D

“I see firsthand the value it provides to the community, its residents, and visitors from all corners of the world. Entrada contributes to increasing our appreciation of the natural world and its inhabitants. It also provides a fascinating slate of programs and classes that are open to all. Entrada adds immeasurably to the fabric of this area and deserves our support.”

– Annie Holt, co-owner of The Old House at Center and Main in Torrey

“There are cliff and buttes, mountains and mesas, canyons and valleys, domes and pinnacles, rounded slopes and numberless smaller forms, all painted in a rainbow spectrum of glorious hues, sculptured into … patterns that astonish with strange and endless diversity.”

– Ward Roylance, co-founder, Entrada Institute

“What impressed me about Entrada was honoring and celebrating both our natural and cultural legacies at the local level and along the Colorado Plateau. The Entrada Institute helps protect and preserve the heritage of Wayne County, State of Utah, and Colorado Plateau. Entrada, you are the role model for the future.”

– Rosemary Sucec, Cultural Anthropologist, National Park Service

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