Madeline Island School of the Arts operates its winter workshops at the Tanque Verde Ranch in the beautiful Rincon Mountains of southern Arizona.  The Ranch has recently been ranked #8 in Top Ten Resorts in the USA and #1 in Top Resorts in Texas and the Southwest by Conde Nast Traveler.

Tanque Verde Ranch is one of America’s old time cattle and guest ranches. Located on 60,000 acres of Tucson’s most breathtaking desert landscapes, nestled amongst the Rincon Mountains and adjacent to Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest.

The breathtaking views of the Arizona desert landscape, fabulous sunsets and warm climate provide ideal opportunities for photography and plein air painting. Spacious studios offer sweeping desert and mountain views to inspire quilters and writers.