Fur Peace Ranch

Fur Peace Ranch

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Built in 1989, Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen looked at a piece of land in Meigs and conceived what Jorma calls "a ranch that grows guitar players."

A legendary flagship location and thousands of students later, classes are now hosted around the U.S. It should be noted that while "guitar" is always spoken here, there is also instruction on a host of other instruments from bass guitar to lap steel guitar, mandolin and percussion, vocals and songwriting. Back across the courtyard, between the kitchen and the first cabin, is a modern bathhouse wi

Summer Serenade 08/17/2024

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Summer Serenade Enjoy Our Harvest Of Fabulous Gift Ideas Fur Peace Productions The Best Of Summer From The Hills Of Ohio We Are Enjoying The Best That Summer Has To Offer... Walking Barefoot, Hanging Out In The Backy

Photos from Fur Peace Ranch's post 08/10/2024

Congratulations Lavender Ranch. Your grand opening was a huge success. Folks from all over Ohio and healing practitioners as far as Cleveland came out in support of your wellness center, restaurant and cool vibes. What a special business to add to the many in southeast Ohio.

We Are Giving Away A Two Hour Virtual Class With Jorma! 08/09/2024

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We Are Giving Away A Two Hour Virtual Class With Jorma! Time To Get In On Our Deals Fur Peace Productions News From The Hills Of Ohio The River of Time Boutique Is Giving Away A Spot In A Jorma Level 2/3 Virtual Fingerstyle Class On November 3rd. Every Ord

Lavender Ranch: A new retreat for wellness, dining and events to open in southeast ohio 08/03/2024

Lavender Ranch: A new retreat for wellness, dining and events to open in southeast ohio POMEROY — Nestled in the picturesque foothills of Southeast Ohio, Lavender Ranch officially opens its doors on Aug. 10, inviting guests to experience a unique blend of wellness, culinary delights,

Music, Art, Virtual and In Person Classes & More 08/02/2024

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Music, Art, Virtual and In Person Classes & More There's So Much Happening Fur Peace Productions News From The Hills Of Ohio Congratulations to Angie Simone For Winning Our Big Raffle. The River of Time Boutique Is Announcing A New Giveaway For A Sp

08/01/2024

That time, we spent at the Explorers Club with Mark Kelly. That was cool!

07/31/2024

Today's the day. Jorma will pick the winner of the BIG GOODY BAG and the Grace Slick Print, (The Red Queen). You could get a call from him tonight. Go on line to www.riveroftimeboutique.com and see what we have. Spend $20, and we'll enter your name in the raffle. You have until 9 pm tonight. Good luck.

Rick Danko - (I'm Just) Your Fool 07/29/2024

I went down the rabbit hole this morning searching for Happy Traum footage, wanting to remember everything I could because his impact on us was too big to describe. I found this gem, and the first thing I thought of was what heaven must be like when all of the musicians meet up and remember how good the music was and is wherever they are. We lost Rick back in '99, and often, we laugh and smile, remembering our friendship and his music. This made Jorma and I weep but left our hearts full, believing that two old friends were playing on the other side.

Rick Danko - (I'm Just) Your Fool From the 1987 video "Electric Bass Techniques", Rick Danko performs with a group of friends. Happy Traum is on guitar, Andy Robinson on drums, and Sredni Vo...

Our Big Raffle Ends Soon & A Grand Opening 07/28/2024

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Our Big Raffle Ends Soon & A Grand Opening There's A Lot To Check Out! Fur Peace Productions News From The Hills Of Ohio The River of Time Boutique's Raffle Ends Soon. Get In On Our BIGGEST Giveaway Yet! Totes, Jewelry, Vinyl, Cards, Clothing,

The Summer Sun Is Hot But Our Sale Is Hotter! 07/19/2024

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The Summer Sun Is Hot But Our Sale Is Hotter! Get In On The Deals Before It's Gone The Fur Peace Ranch News From The Hills Of Ohio The Summer Sun May Be Hot, But Our Sale Is Hotter! 30% Off FPR T-shirts & Sweatshirts, DVDs, Fleece Throws, All Aut

‘Planted With Sara Payan’ Podcast Links With Jefferson Airplane Legend 07/11/2024

‘Planted With Sara Payan’ Podcast Links With Jefferson Airplane Legend Payan is a cannabis educator and public policy advocate—armed with over 13 years of cannabis industry.

More Sales and More Chances To Win Grace Slick's Art 07/11/2024

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More Sales and More Chances To Win Grace Slick's Art A Sale For All Seasons The Fur Peace Ranch News From The Hills Of Ohio Join Us This Weekend... July 13 & 14th For Our Hot Tuna Live Streams. Stream Is Good For One Week Click Here For Tickets.      

Malles Meje Original Art (aka Margareta Lena Kaukonen) 07/07/2024

Margareta Kaukonen was born in 1943 in Lund, Sweden. At 16, she was a layout editor for a young adult magazine called Fick Journal. She met Jorma Kaukonen on a ship traveling from Helsinki to St Petersburg (then Leningrad).

She came to Santa Clara to be with Jorma. They married in 1964. They divorced in 1987. She was a self-taught stand-alone artist in a pre-psychedelic era when art and music were poised to explode. Margareta lived most of her life as an active substance abuser and died of renal failure in a hotel room in San Francisco, California...alone. Before she died, she gifted Vanessa Kaukonen with her entire collection of primarily unseen art and poetry. Vanessa has shown her work in several gallery spaces since the 2000s, donating proceeds to facilities that deal with alcohol and substance treatment in teens.

We have chosen several pieces for this exhibit. However, there are hundreds of unframed paintings, Rapidograph pen and ink drawings, and poetry that can be viewed privately by contacting the gallery. This exhibit can be viewed in person at the gallery during open hours. Pieces can be purchased directly from the Gallery page at The River of Time Boutique. All pieces will be professionally shipped and insured.

Malles Meje Original Art (aka Margareta Lena Kaukonen) Margareta Kaukonen was born in 1943 in Lund, Sweden. At 16, she was a layout editor for a young adult magazine called Fick Journal. She met Jorma Kaukonen on a ship traveling from Helsinki to St Petersburg (then Leningrad)She came to Santa Clara to be with Jorma. They married in 1964. They divorced....

Photos from Fur Peace Ranch's post 06/24/2024

It is never easy to lose a friend. Uncle W***y was everyone's friend. He owned Uncle W***y's Bar in Kingston, NY (among several haunts), and he promoted Jorma probably 100 times. The best were the Jorma and Rick Danko shows. His bar was intimate, the musicians always played their best there, and more often than not, those nights lasted until sunrise. Uncle W***y's Bar remains legendary. But he wasn't just a local promoter; he was a neighbor, a brother, and an official member of our road crew. He loved his Tuna tour jacket that we made for him back in the 90s and wore it until the last time Jorma saw him in September on the last electric run.

He helped us move to Ohio in 1990. That was quite the trip—all of us and a caravan of moving trucks—kind of like the Beverly Hillbillies.

Uncle W***y was most notably a diehard baseball fan and was always in his crown and cape as the unofficial mascot of the New York Yankees. W***y was as old school as you can get. His spirit will live on in the crazy memories we all share, having been in his life. Fair Winds brother.....

Our Vibe Travels Well 06/24/2024

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Our Vibe Travels Well And The Magic Goes On. ❤️ The News From The Hills Of Ohio The Fur Peace Ranch & The River Of Time Boutique and Gallery This Is Not Goodbye   In 1989, we envisioned creating a place where students cou

Our Vibe Travels Well 06/24/2024

This is not goodbye.....

Our Vibe Travels Well And The Magic Goes On. ❤️ The News From The Hills Of Ohio The Fur Peace Ranch & The River Of Time Boutique and Gallery This Is Not Goodbye   In 1989, we envisioned creating a place where students cou

06/18/2024

Hello, everyone...most of you have seen our announcement on our website, but I will post it again here so you can read it straight from the owner's mouth.

Announcement: The Fur Peace Ranch

In 1989, we envisioned creating a place where students could come to learn guitar from Jorma. Little did we know how this idea would evolve. What started as a physical place has become a state of being—a mindset and a sense of belonging for everyone involved, including us.

In the early days of Fur Peace, we often referenced the movie “Field of Dreams.” Much like in the film, we have had one constant throughout the years: music. Despite the world’s changes, music has always been there, marking the passage of time. It’s the feelings that touch you and the memories you recall as you immerse yourself in this music camp in the hills of southeast Ohio. Our students and guests, both young and old, found themselves grinning from ear to ear as they stepped onto this magical land in Darwin, Ohio. That’s the essence of Fur Peace Ranch.

Over the years, we have welcomed thousands of onsite and offsite students in locations like Maui, Desert Hot Springs, and Upstate New York. We have hosted and promoted hundreds of shows, celebrated local artists with annual art festivals, and provided a unique location for countless organizations’ functions. None of this would have been possible without the key staff members who have been with us from the beginning and our current employees, whom we call the Fur Peace family.

Post-COVID, we adjusted our programming boundaries. Our classes transitioned to a permanent virtual format, opening opportunities to venture out to other locations nationwide. San Diego, Martha’s Vineyard, and Sanibel are just a few new places where we’ve hosted guitar workshops. The future of Fur Peace Ranch workshops will carry the same magic created at our original flagship location.

Looking ahead, the Fur Peace organization will become Fur Peace Productions, based in Athens County, Ohio. We will continue our “On The Road Workshops” and promote music events. Fur Peace Management will continue to represent Jorma and Hot Tuna, with the possibility of expanding our roster of artists.

On a personal note, we are excited to announce that the property’s new owner, is launching a new venture called the Lavender Ranch. Lavender Ranch’s mission is to enrich lives through personalized retreats, educational workshops, and community-focused events, all rooted in sustainability and the arts. You can read more about it at www.Lavenderanch.com coming soon.

Passing the property to the new owner, who will continue with their vision, and seeing our daughter embark on her college journey marks a significant paradigm shift in our lives. We are ready for it. The universe has guided us to where we stand now, and we embrace the exciting prospects ahead.

Our vibe travels well and the magic goes on. ❤️

Blessings and Respect,

Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen

Free Concerts, On The Road Classes & Great Merchandise 06/13/2024

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Free Concerts, On The Road Classes & Great Merchandise We Are The Wellspring The Fur Peace Ranch & River Of Time Boutique FREE CONCERTS, ON THE ROAD CLASSES & GREAT MERCHANDISE   Looking For A Fun Afternoon? Join Us At The River of Time Boutique & Galler

Fur Peace Ranch & River Of Time Boutique ... 06/06/2024

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Fur Peace Ranch & River Of Time Boutique ... A Feeling You Carry With You The Fur Peace Ranch & River Of Time Boutique Weekly News From The Hills   Our On The Road Workshops Are Everything You Are Looking For....Sanibel, San Diego, Martha's Vine

Hot Tuna in Columbus, Free Shows In Athens & Our Big Sale 05/31/2024

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Hot Tuna in Columbus, Free Shows In Athens & Our Big Sale Check Us Out! The Fur Peace Ranch & River Of Time Boutique News To Know   Our Two Hot Tuna Shows for July Are Sold Out But, You Can Catch Jorma and Jack on July, 11th In Columbus, Ohio Click Here For

Memorial Day With Chris Smither 05/23/2024

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Memorial Day With Chris Smither Brand New Items In Stock That Are Must Haves The Fur Peace Ranch & River Of Time Boutique Start Your Memorial Day Weekend With A Chris Smither Concert   Chris Smither May 25, 2024 5 PM At The Fur Peac

05/19/2024

Apologies for the shaky video part way. It’s hard to dance and shoot video. These guys are over the top

Hot Tuna Condoms 05/19/2024

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More Music & Cool Gifts 05/17/2024

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More Music & Cool Gifts DON'T MISS OUR BIG SPRING MARKDOWN SALE The Fur Peace Ranch & River Of Time Boutique More Music & Cool Gifts On Sale Are A Click Away   One More Lifetime Is Available On Vinyl, CD & Now, The Download

Mother's Day...It's time to call your Mom or honor one in your life 05/10/2024

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Mother's Day...It's time to call your Mom or honor one in your life We've Got The Perfect Place For Music, Classes & Gifts The Fur Peace Ranch It's Time To Call Your Mom... Or Honor A Mom In Your Life Take Her To A Show... Click Here To Pick One or Two!   The Fur P

Photos from Fur Peace Ranch's post 05/04/2024

The ranch is in full bloom today. Not to mention, the four leaf clovers everywhere. I can hear them calling me.

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Fur Peace Ranch has become a state of mind and over the years, a sense of belonging. Where ever we are teaching the Ranc...
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
On Sale Now
And the instructor performance puts this week long workshop in the archives. It was a fabulous event. It’s been 7 years ...
Special Leap Year Sale Going On Now! Sale Ends February 29th, 2024
FREE CONCERT AT 1PM TODAY at 19 W Washington St., Athens, Ohio
Jorma’s Choice for every part of you.
We received the shocking news today that Al Petteway passed away. He taught at Fur Peace Ranch in 2018 and performed wit...
Michael Martin Murphey
Another sweet and special Coffee Break Concert for the folks that stayed overnight after the Dave Alvin concert. #coffee...

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P. O Box 130
Athens, OH
45701

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