The workshop is located at our project site in Dennehotso, AZ.

Dek’ihootsoh or Deinihootso (Dennehotso, AZ) is home to generations of farmers, weavers, ranchers, healers, and stewards of their mother-clan settlements. Our elder’s translation is “green and yellow meadows” or “green meadow converging to the upper end.” Green, lush ecosystem suitable for rich soil and cottonwood trees. The Laguna Creek feeds the green meadows that used to stream central to our farming areas, which provided water to irrigate the fields. The tó (water) was a vital instrument for our food source, livestock, ceremonies, and the futurity of our community's well-being. Dennehotso’s ecosystem has adapted to dry soil; most farming and livestock management is hauling water from the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority infrastructure. The community's natural infrastructure offers dry irrigation systems, sandy walking areas, organic hiking trails made by residents, and horse riding. However, we are resilient, like the remaining tall and beautiful cottonwood trees, and we aim to celebrate Dennehotso through this proposed project. The community is situated along Comb Ridge, a part of the expanding Colorado Plateau. Dennehotso is mapped in the northeastern region of the Arizona Navajo Nation along HWY 160, positioned between Kayenta, AZ, and Red Mesa, AZ.

Site Conditions: Dennehotso is located on the Colorado plateau at an elevation of 5,020 feet and is surrounded by ancient ocean formations. The workshop site is nestled next to petrified sand dunes and rich desert flora landscape . Dennehotso does experience all four-seasons and temperatures fluctuate during the summer months. Please expect high temperatures in the upper 90’s to low temperatures at night to low 50’s. Be prepared for dry southwest heat and possible high-windy days! Stay hydrated and bring sun-protection.

An outside toilet or outhouse is available on-site with a handwashing station. Potable water will be available on-site.