Dorland Mountain Arts offering events for writers, artists and musicians

The Dorland Mountain Arts community in the hills above Temecula announced a series of spring events for accomplished and hopeful artists, writers and musicians in the valley.

Dorland Mountain Arts, 36701 Highway 79 outside Temecula Wine Country, is a place where accomplished artists find inspiration and relaxation from stays at the mountain retreat that offers programs for creative persons. There are five fully self-contained cottages for rent, monthly programs, hiking trails and views of the valley.

With some COVID-19 restrictions being lifted Dorland, a nonprofit agency, is now accepting eight-week cottage residencies to accomplished artists, writers and musicians; an artists’ showcase at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. in Temecula through June 20; “Wine and Bite Meetups” at the center most Wednesdays to meet the artists and musicians; table theater readings; a transformational creative coaching workshop and other workshops through the spring and into the summer.

A table theater reading on “table manners” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., May 16 where writers, artists and the public can read at the center outside under the pavilion. Masks are required and six-foot social distancing. Those interested are asked to RSVP.

The Transformational Creative Coaching Workshop is scheduled for May 27 with Tressa Berman, Ph.D. Creatives can learn new ways of thinking about and recognizing their own saboteurs and obstacles with the proceeds to benefit Dorland scholarships. Details about the virtual workshop will be available through the center.

The center will be hosting other in-person Associate Artist art, writing and music gatherings. Poetry and art critiques and socials at the center or on social media are also being planned. For more information or to register for events, www.dorlandartscolony.org or [email protected].

Tony Ault can be reached at [email protected]