2025 Fall Workshop - Built to Last: Designing Firm Structure to Inspire Loyalty and Long-term Performance

Mon, September 8, 2025 - Wed, September 10, 2025 / Santa Fe, New Mexico

Great design begins within. This workshop invites architects and designers to rethink the foundation of their firms—not just as businesses, but as creative communities built to endure.

Discover how thoughtful structure, clear purpose, and a culture of trust can spark long-term loyalty, elevate team performance, and sustain your vision through every stage of growth. Whether you’re shaping a new studio or evolving an established practice, this workshop led by industry experts will empower you to build a firm as intentional and lasting as the work you create.

Members and their Senior Team are invited to attend.

Contact us for addtional information.


Highlights


Monday, September 8th:

4:45pm:  Depart from hotel via Coach
  • Visit James Drake Studio
  • Visit Home of John & Linda Baker (Clients of Tom Stringer Design Partners)
8:00pm:  Dinner at La Boca

Tuesday, September 9th:  

9am:  Worskhop including breakfast & lunch
5pm:  Depart via Coach
  • Viisit home of Jean & Mickey Klein w/Lea Weingarten
7:30pm:  Dinner at The Compound Restaurant 

Wednesday, September 10th: 

9:00am:  Workshop including breakfast & lunch
2:00pm:  Optional Tour with member Lea Weingarten, including Tai Gallery

This workshop will be led by the talented team at Plante Moran

We are the 15th largest certified public accounting and management consulting firm in the nation. Our firm specializes in financial, compliance, human capital, operations improvement, strategic planning, technology selection and implementation, and wealth management services.

As a professional services firm ourselves, we know the pressures facing firms can be overwhelming — retaining top talent, transitioning leadership, implementing new processes, and adopting new technologies, to name a few. With 100 years in operation, we have the experience needed to guide professional service firm clients through these complexities of business growth and industry disruption. 

Logistics

ACCOMODATIONS: Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Accomodations for 2 nights (September 8 & 9) are included in the cost of attendance.  If you require an additional nights stay, please let us know via email, hello@leadersofdesign.com                          
 
LOGISTICS: Included with your registration: Two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, program content and materials.  
This workshop also includes a home tour lead by fellow member Lea Weingarten and an optional tour of Santa Fe and it's artisans on Wednesday afternoon from 2-5pm.  

Additional features to be added in the coming months.

*Registration payment is non-refundable