Ucross Launches Summer Yoga in the Park, Sound Hikes

On May 7, Emi Whiting, Ucross Communications Associate, announced that beginning this summer, Ucross Foundation, the acclaimed artist residency in northern Wyoming, invites the community to its 20,000-acre ranch with two movement series: Yoga in The Park at Ucross and guided “Confluences” sound hikes.

“We are thrilled to welcome the community to our ranch for these immersive experiences,” said Ucross President and Executive Director Caitlin Addlesperger. “We hope visitors will find the same peace and inspiration as our artists-in-residence through yoga and sound art throughout our beautiful landscape.”

Ucross will host the inaugural Yoga in The Park at Ucross series on Saturday, June 6; Saturday, July 11; and Saturday, August 22. Starting at 10 a.m., instructor Tressa Lawrence will lead an hour-long yoga class for all levels.

Registration is required at ucross.org. In addition to the class, the $10 entrance fee will include a free beverage at the Ucross Café and entry into a raffle for a Ucross tote.

Returning to Ucross for the second summer, the guided “Confluences” sound hikes are centered around the sound installation, created by Ucross Fellows Teri Rueb and Laurids Sonne, available via a free downloadable app (iOS and Android) that visitors can run on their mobile phones while walking the land. Voices of the Ucross community, former artist residents, local residents of Clear Creek Valley and field recordings taken in different seasons play as you travel through the landscape.

The guided sound hikes will take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19; Tuesday, June 23; Tuesday, July 21; Tuesday, August 18; Tuesday, September 15; and Tuesday, October 13. Attendees will meet at the Ucross Art Gallery for an introduction and orientation before caravanning to the trail. Participants should prepare for an intermediate hike up and down hills on the ranch, with longer grass on uneven terrain. The sound hikes are free and open to the public with advance registration required.

Photo courtesy of Caitlin Addlesperger, Ucross.

To learn more and register for Yoga in the Park and “Confluences” sound hikes, visit ucross.org.

For more information contact Emi Whiting, Ucross Communications Associate ewhiting@ucross.org | Phone: 307.737.2291 or visit ucrossfoundation.org