WELCOME TO
Northern Arizona's Place To Be Real
THE BEGINNING
In 1988, Kate Hawke and Mark Sorenson discovered a portal in the high desert of northern Arizona.
80 acres of wide open sky, far outside the hum of civilization. Surrounded by over 100 square miles of unobstructed views, it was the perfect canvas to build something real.
Gateway Ranch was born.
TODAY
Over the past nearly four decades, tens of
thousands of people have visited Gateway Ranch, felt it, contributed to it, and shaped what it is today.
In 2022, stewardship of the ranch passed to Michael Schroll and Michael Hucks, the cofounders of Sondering.
Gateway Ranch is now the home of the Sondering community, continuing the legacy of connection, creativity, and transformation through two annual gatherings: The Mosaic Gathering on the first weekend in May, and the Southwest Flow Festival on the third weekend in September.
The Mosaic Gathering is a two-day community celebration where participants co-create the entire experience together.
Whether you're offering a workshop, sharing your art, providing music to dance to, or simply showing up to connect and appreciate what our community builds together, you're welcome here. This is built by us, for us.
The first weekend of May, every year.
Each September, Gateway Ranch comes alive with flow artists, fire spinners, dancers, and creators from across the Southwest.
The Southwest Flow Festival is a two-day celebration of movement, creativity, and connection — open to all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned performers.
We gather to make friends, make art, and level up together, building skills while connecting with each other and our bodies in the heart of the desert.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Collaborating with Local Organizations
Gateway Ranch's mission is made possible by the people and organizations who show up alongside us.
These are the partners we couldn't do it without, They share our values, support our events, and help us build something worth gathering for.
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GET INVOLVED
We would love to hear from you.
Gateway Ranch is a private residence, not a rental venue. However, we're open to conversations with people inspired by what is being created here.
If you want to vend, teach a workshop, perform, sponsor, or bring a camp to one of our events, head to the corresponding event page and submit an application.
If you have questions about Gateway Ranch, want to explore a partnership, or are interested in working with us, send us a message and let's talk.