Spotlight: Linn Williams, Arcosanti’s Ecologist
The year was 2018. Linn Williams had just graduated and was contemplating the concept of a “real job.” That’s when Williams’ friend Carolin showed her an episode of “Homebuddies” featuring Arcosanti. Then living in Norway, Williams and her friend were immediately intrigued. Williams signed up to do a landscaping internship, while Carolin opted for the […]
Our Summer 2024 Workshop!
This past summer’s Archives and Construction Workshop, organized by Education Manager Taylor Morgan, carried a strong theme of history, preservation, and revitalization. Both workshop teams centered their focus on some of the oldest structures within an area known as “Camp.” A Brief History of Camp Camp’s cube houses and iconic Octagon Community Space. (The Cosanti […]
The Cosanti Foundation Newsletter: April 2024
Arcosanti and Cosanti have been very busy in the last few months: We’ve launched a new tile-making class at Cosanti and Clay Pit-Firing Weekend at Arcosanti, we’ve started to fill our calendar with events including HATCH this month, and larger music festivals on the horizon (stay tuned for more details). Our construction/maintenance crew has revitalized our Sun and Sky Suites and are currently working on […]
The Cosanti Foundation Newsletter: December 2023
It’s been a busy November and December, and we have a lot planned for 2024! Read a recap of our last two workshops of the year, watch a spontaneous workshopper performance from the top of the ceramics apse, learn about our olive trees/harvest, and our schedule for the next few months of hands-on workshops (new […]
The Cosanti Foundation Newsletter: October 2023
With the arrival of cooling temperatures comes a rise in programming within the Cosanti Foundation. This year our annual bronze sale is featuring limited edition ceramic tiles, our schedule for the next few months of hands-on workshops is now available, and our performing arts spaces are being activated by Laark Productions! All in our October […]
Channel 3 News Visits Arcosanti’s Farm-to-Table Workshop Program
Channel 3 AZ News payed our Farm-to-Table workshop program a visit! Click here to watch as they explore our Terrace Garden, High-Tunnel Greenhouse and interview our Assistant Agriculture Manager, Walker Simpson (pictured above), Educational Manager, Taylor Morgan, and new workshopper, Jaden Chavez. Interested in our hands-on workshop programs? Click here to explore what we’re offering […]
It Takes A Village to Harvest Mesquite
Arcosanti has a bounty of Mesquite growing on our property. For many years residents tapped into this local food source through the celebration of an annual harvest followed by a mesquite pancake breakfast. This effort was led by alumni Colleen Reckow, who engaged the whole community for this annual event. This year, Ana Vazquez adopted […]
A Community Oriented Approach to Building with the Land
Richard Sanchez first arrived to Arcosanti as a masters student with The School of Architecture. As a first year student during TSOA’s transition from Taliesin West to Arcosanti, Richard had a year to get to know the site and the culture at Arcosanti before entering his thesis year. Upon graduation He decided to remain at […]
Cosanti Foundation Newsletter: July 2023
We’re not waiting for cooler weather to get work done. The Cosanti Foundation is moving full speed ahead this summer! See how, in our July Newsletter. To subscribe to our email list and receive future newsletters go here.