Events & Programs
Upcoming Events
2026 Blanca Calendar: 13 Months of Blanca Peaks
Beginning September 1, 2025, available at many San Luis Valley locations. Everyone loves nature, and what better way to appreciate mountains than through a calendar featuring views of Blanca Massif in Colorado. These views of local landmark, Blanca peaks, are great for businesses to give as promotional gifts, or to share with friends and family who have lived in the Valley and have loving memories of this world-famous mountain. Available at many San Luis Valley locations, beginning September 1, 2025. To order this scenic calendar, email: holly@hollyy.com.
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Past Events
Historic Museum Anniversary
Artisans Harvest Market, Fort Garland Museum, Saturday, Aug 27, 2025. 75th Anniversary celebration of Fort Garland being opened as a museum. Booth to sell 2026 Blanca Calendars and books.
Award Winning Story!
Holly’s short story, “Flowers in the Trashcan” received 1st Place Adult Fiction in the anthology: Messages from the Hidden Lake: Literary and Art Collection of Alamosa Public Library, Vol 10, 2019. Refreshments by the Women’s Citizenship Club. Thanks ladies!
Sharing Space with Famous Author George R.R. Martin!
Historical Writers of America, 2nd Annual Conference, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, Sept. 21-24, 2017. Presentation: “Dracula’s Saintly Cousin: the Greatest King of Romania”. Release of new book: “The Dire Delaware Deed” and book signings with fellow author George R. R. Martin.
Book Release Party
Book Release Party for Alamosa Library’s Messages from the Hidden Lake Short story, “Flowers in the Trashcan” accepted. Refreshments by the Women’s Citizenship Club. Thanks!
A Modern Woman’s Tao
Pines and Aspens, A Tall Tale/Fable (animals, non-humans, teaches a lesson) of the High Country Available through Amazon as paperback or e-book, and at Narrow Gauge Book Co-op in Alamosa. Stay tuned for event updates.