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Welcome to the Sunglow Ranch Newsletter!
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Relax, Have Fun and Learn Something New at Sunglow Ranch!

Cowboys at the Sunglow Ranch gateAt Sunglow Ranch we aspire to provide you with a unique and engaging vacation experience. Beginning in 2010, we are offering opportunities that we hope will encourage you to learn something new, in a small group environment.  Whether you are with your family, in a group or visiting solo, our goal is to send you home relaxed by the tranquility and natural beauty of the ranch and stimulated by all that you learned from our resident experts.

Our offerings include cooking classes in our state-of-the-art kitchen, stargazing at night with our resident astronomer, horseback riding in the Coronado National Forest and guided nature walks with our resident naturalist. And in addition to the more rigorous photography workshops that our Sunglow Workshops programs offer, we also give basic digital photography instruction on an occasional basis.  

Of course our new outdoor pool and spa are a wonderful destination for some R & R after all those activities.

Please call ahead for more information--we are frequently adding new topics to our line-up. Advance reservations are strongly suggested for participation in our educational programs and activities.  Please call 1-520-824-3334 or email us.
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Colleen Stevens Cooking Class at Sunglow Ranch and WorkshopsCooking classes at SGR are held in our state-of-the-art kitchen, which has been designed so students can see our chef's every move.  Classes are available for both on- and off-property guests. If you'd like a customized class for your group, please call in advance for scheduling.

All classes are very hands-on, so bring your aprons! 

See the side bar for a description of our monthly classes. Please call in advance to reserve your spot: 1-520-824-3334.
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Yoga

Yoga Group at Sunglow RanchThank you to the participants of the powerYoga retreat with Renee LeBlanc.  A number of local yoga instructors also are available for informal practice at your request.  Visit us at Sunglow Workshops for more information and reservations!
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Play

Shadow Mountain Golf CourseLocated just 30 minutes from Sunglow Ranch,  Shadow Mountain Golf Course is a gem in the middle of historic Cochise County. Shadow Mountain Country Club features an 18 hole, par 72 "Championship Golf Course" as well as a Pro Shop and Restaurant.  For more information and tee times check out the Shadow Mountain website.  And tell them the folks at Sunglow Ranch sent you!
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 Recipe Box

We encourage you to enjoy one of Sunglow Cafe's most popular recipes this holiday season!

Carrot CakeColleen's Famous Carrot Cake
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 cups shredded carrots
1 cup walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup drained pineapple chunks

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix all ingredients 
3. Place in three 8" cake pans
4. Bake in oven for approximately 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
5. Let cool for 10 minutes. Turn out of pans. 

Carrot Cake goes wonderfully with Colleen's Cream Cheese Frosting--Email us for the recipe.
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Special Occasions at Sunglow Cafe

Ramada Wedding at Sunglow RanchThanks to the overwhelming success of our holiday dinners, we are fully committed for New Years Eve.  We are still taking reservations for our Romantic Valentine's Dinner. Space is limited so please call soon!

For more details, see our website or call us at 1-520-824-3334.

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Be sure to visit us at the Tucson Bridal Expo
Sunday, January 17, 2010

11 am to 4 pm
Tucson Convention Center
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We hope to see you soon!

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Cooking Classes


Holiday Cookies
Holiday Cookies
December 12, 2009
Learn how to bake an array of festive cookies for this holiday season!

Banana Bread
Bread,Bread,Bread
January 16, 2010
Learn how to make
three kinds of yummy bread. Banana Nut , Orange Cranberry and
Carrot Bread

Pies
Perfect Pies
February 13, 2010
This class will take you through the basics of making three kinds of pies

In addition to our monthly classes, we are happy to arrange private or small group cooking lessons.

 Please call 1-520-824-3334 for more information.


Chef:
 Colleen Stevens
Cost:
$55/person
 Photography Workshops

Jay Dusard Image
FEBRUARY 21-27, 2010
IMAGES of the WEST
with Jay Dusard

Alan M. Thornton at Sunglow Ranch Photoshoot
FEBRUARY 27-
MARCH 5, 2010
LOCATION PORTRAIT LIGHTING:PHASE II
with Alan M. Thornton

Barbara Bosworth Landscape
MARCH 5-14, 2010
INTERPRETING LANDSCAPE
with Barbara Bosworth

Mary Beth Meehan Portrait Brockton
MAY 2-8, 2010
VISUAL STORYTELLING
with Mary Beth Meehan

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Mary was the winner of the November trivia drawing!
 
The answer to November's Trivia Question:
Cochise was the famous Apache leader that lived in the Chiricahua Mountains