Adobe Horno Building Workshop


A free hands-on workshop to learn traditional adobe horno (outdoor oven) building techniques in collaboration with Cornerstones Community Partnerships.

Otto Mears Park, Saguache, CO


Join Heart of Saguache and Cornerstones Community Partnerships for a free, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the traditional techniques of building an adobe horno (outdoor oven). This six-day workshop offers a unique opportunity to participate in preserving and practicing traditional building methods while creating a lasting community asset.

Event Details

  • Dates: May 12-17, 2025
  • Cost: FREE
  • Location: Otto Mears Park
  • Address: 405 8th St, Saguache, CO 81149

Organizing Partners

This workshop is a collaborative effort between:

  • Cornerstones Community Partnerships
  • The Town of Saguache Historic Preservation Commission
  • Heart of Saguache

Funding Support

This workshop is made possible through:

  • The State Historical Fund
  • A Saguache County Sales Tax Grant

Registration

To register for this workshop, please contact: [email protected]

About the Workshop

Learn the traditional art of building an adobe horno, a traditional outdoor oven that has been an essential part of Southwest cultural heritage for centuries. Participants will get hands-on experience in adobe construction techniques while contributing to a community resource that will serve generations to come.