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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Season’s Greetings & Thank You
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our patrons for their unwavering support throughout the 2025 season at the Entrada Institute. Your dedication has been instrumental in our success, and we are excited to continue our journey together into the 2026 season. Thank you for being a vital part of our community, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming you back in the coming year.
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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“Happy Holidays & Winter Solstice"
Frank McEntire, a longtime board member and past Director of the Utah Arts Council now known as the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, has been coming to the Capitol Reef area for half a century. This is an important area, he explains, a place where different geographical regions and cultural traditions come together. An accomplished artist, writer, and community leader, Frank’s deep knowledge and love of the arts and humanities have built a bridge into the future for Entrada’s visual arts programs and continue to inspire the creation of new works. Frank invites you to join him and our past performing artists in contributing your time, treasure and talent to Entrada’s efforts.
Join us this HOLIDAY SEASON in supporting the 2026 GRAND OPENING SEASON at the newly constructed Entrada Institute Cultural Center. Help the community open the doors, host larger audiences and bring in exciting arts, music, science and humanities programs right here in Wayne County.
Your capital donations will be matched up to $15,000
between Now and New Year’s Day!
Direct Capital Donations will help with final construction, furnishing and audio/visual equipment at the new cultural performance hall located at 70 South 200 West in Torrey. You can do so by simply clicking on the following link: www.entradainstitute.org/give/
Designating Your Required Minimum Contributions "RMD" can be another meaningful way of giving for annual programming and capital construction needs - Do join me in doing so if you are 70 ½ or older, you may want to consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Traditional IRA to The Entrada Institute. Your QCD can also count towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) This allows you to make a Tax-Free charitable gift and can reduce your overall taxable income. You will need to instruct the Custodian of your IRA to make a direct payment to The Entrada Institute. P.O. Box 750217, 70 South 200 West, Torrey, Utah 84775.
Thank you again for your time and support!
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Don Gomes, musician, actor, nonprofit organizer, and business owner in Torrey, was introduced to Torrey as a performer and quickly became an enthusiastic supporter of the community and Entrada’s efforts to support the arts and humanities. He and his wife Annie have been instrumental in the creation of the new community arts center. They have also led efforts to create youth programs, theatre, and public arts. Don & Annie invite everyone to “come and join the gang.” They predict you will find out new things about yourself and the landscape you inhabit. You can engage this holiday season in supporting Entrada Institute programs, the capital campaign or both at: www.entradainstitute.org/give/
1. On-Line Holiday Gifts Auction link: Closes "Saturday night 12/13 @ 10:00 pm
entrada.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/entrada-institute-s-annual-fundraising-auction
2. Direct Donations:
Those wishing to make a direct programming donation or help with final construction of the new cultural performance hall on 70 South 200 West in Torrey can do so by clicking on the blue "Donate" button below.
3. Designating Your Required Minimum Contributions "RMD":
This is a meaningful way of giving - Do join us in doing so if you are 70 ½ or older, you may want to consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Traditional IRA to The Entrada Institute. Your QCD can also count towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) This allows you to make a Tax-Free charitable gift and can reduce your overall taxable income. You will need to instruct the Custodian of your IRA to make a direct payment to The Entrada Institute. P.O. Box 750217, 70 South 200 West, Torrey, Utah 84775.
Thank you again for your time and support!
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Steve Lutz is a musician, community organizer, and avid Entrada supporter. He describes his involvement in Entrada as a labor of love and compares Entrada’s role in the community to the role he plays in his band, stressing the importance of harmony and cooperation. Lutz’s community leadership is embodied by his engagement with people and the arts. Entrada, he stresses, is an investment in community and is about bringing people with different perspectives together, now and in the future.
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"Stoneman - The Musical Archeology of Will Barclay" is a very special project that is being spearheaded by both Steve Lutz and Kate MacLeod. Will Barclay...Stonemason, musician, philosophical thinker, land lover, panner-for-gold, and family man. Will's music will charm you with the beauty of an old-world spirit living in a modern time. Join us in support of the campaign to develop the channel, where his life and music is being archived. Please take a moment to watch the project's gofund.me video at: gofund.me/6cab28086
You can also engage this holiday season in supporting Entrada Institute programs, the capital campaign or both at:
www.entradainstitute.org/give/
1. On-Line Gifts Auction link:
entrada.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/entrada-institute-s-annual-fundraising-auction-
Celebrate the Arts: The Entrada Institute's Annual Auction to Support Creative & Cultural Endeavors
2. Direct Donations:
Those wishing to make a direct programming donation or help with final construction of the new cultural performance hall on 70 South 200 West in Torrey can do so by clicking on the blue "Donate" button below.
3. Designating Your Required Minimum Contributions "RMD":
If you are 70 ½ or older, you may want to consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Traditional IRA to The Entrada Institute. Your QCD can also count towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) This allows you to make a Tax-Free charitable gift and can reduce your overall taxable income. You will need to instruct the Custodian of your IRA to make a direct payment to The Entrada Institute. P.O. Box 750217, 70 South 200 West, Torrey, Utah 84775.
Thank you again for your time and support.
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