Fur Peace Ranch

"Awesome and intimate place to see a show! This place is drug and alcohol free which is unheard of these days. There are only 150 seats total so you will definitely have an awesome view of the artist! When you enter you grab a piece of paper and write your name on it, then you place it on whichever seat that you would like. If you come early you can get right up front, but really there are no bad seats in the venue at all. Snacks, food, and coffee are extremely good prices. Coffee was only $2! There is a very cool Physcodelic museum on site with lots of vintage rock posters and artwork to see, no additional charge! The company store is very reasonable! Double vinyl albums at $25. You can get a signed poster from the show for only $10. Guitar picks 3 for $1! Unheard of these days for sure! I would recommend coming am hour before opening to get checked in and grab a seat near the front, then take your time looking through the gallery before the show starts. They are very friendly and you will enjoy meeting and talking to other people there. Everyone is so nice! I have been there twice this year and cannot wait to go back!"

"A truly amazing place, for musical study and performances. Jorma Kaukonen, still going strong, is one of the most amazing musical geniuses of the last 60 years, and he has created a brilliant community that exudes with history, creativity, and social responsibility. Well worth a long drive or difficult travel to be there."

"The Fur Peace Ranch is a true musicians retreat. Where else can you and your kindred guitar buddies go for an extended weekend to hang with your favorite blues players, get top notch workshops from the same and be treated to delicious, high quality meals in the beautiful Appalachian Hills. Jorma Kaukonen, blues and rock guitarist extraordinaire and his wife Vanessa have realized a dream for themselves and all of us. Established in 1998, the ranch keeps improving year after year. It now boasts a 250 seat theater as well an art gallery dedicated to art from, and in the spirit of, those heady psychedelic days. Been going since 1999 and don't ever plan on stopping."

"This for me being a lifelong admirer of Jorma was a dream come true. The Ranch is beautiful and the people who we’re there all were super friendly . Went with my brother for his birthday party & we had the nicest night listening to John Hurlburt & Jorma jam in the restaurant while dining. After the jam Jorma couldn’t have been more cordial and down to earth ! Any requests by all were met with a huge smile & willingness. I can go on and on but needlessly to say we’re going back & made lifelong memories at F.P.R . I recommend it 1000% to any lover of life ."

"Regardless if you’re a seasoned veteran of the road, weekend warrior or just like to play guitar for your own enjoyment, stop what you’re doing and go to the website and make a reservation to the Fur Peace Ranch. Classes range from guitar finger picking, electric, bass, songwriting and more. The classes are taught by world renowned artists that share you with every inside lick, riff and strum to help you elevate your playing to the next level. That said, this is my experience at Jorma’s Guitar Ranch. Upon arrival I was greeted by Vanessa, clip board in hand she welcomed us with a smile and instructed us where to park our RV and get acclimated with fresh cup of coffee and cookies. Once settled in we, (all the campers) gathered in the concert hall for orientation and to introduce ourselves to one another. You can say as little or as much as you want, sharing is what this place is all about. The lessons are scheduled in such a way that is not overbearing, Jorma was my instructor, and aside from being a living legend, he was gracious, patience, and totally in tune with the varied skill set of the class. Aside from getting the real skinny on how he plays songs, he keeps you engaged the entire time, and as an ancillary treat, he’ll regale you with amusing anecdotes from his illustrious career. Sometimes we listened to songs, another day he read us a poem from an obscure poet. What impressed me most is the entire staff all have a passion and heart to serve their guests to the best of their ability, and not just the staff, the owners too. Each meal Vanessa served food, made sure her guests were taken care of, handed out deserts, and then bused tables. During the student performance Jorma worked as a stage grip, adjusting microphones and plugging cables the entire time as well as sitting in on occasion with his performing students. The real glue to this enchanting ranch is their manager, John. I have stayed at five star accommodations all over the country and none of them could surpass the congeniality, thoughtfulness, attentiveness and spirit of this humble man. He greets everyone with a smile from ear to ear, so warm and genuine you can’t help but feel at home. By the end of the first day he knew everyone’s first name, and was always there to freshen up your coffee, or attended to whatever your needs may be. The kitchen staff, Justin in particular, was accommodating to my dietary needs and went out of their way at each meal to insure I was taken care of. The food was delicious, plentiful and varied at each meal. The only thing I was sad about was seeing the sign for the Fur Peace Ranch in the rearview mirror. Thank you for one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had."