Photography workshops that you've attended and would recommend

It's been in the back of my mind for a while to do something like the 2-3 day workshops offered here:

http://www.apertureacademy.com/photo...rkshops.php#w2

Has anyone taken any workshops through AA or maybe have some other company that you would recommend. I'm not really set on location yet, looking to go somewhere that I probably wouldn't go on my own or wouldn't be able to go on my own and figure out all the good shooting spots in a short amount of time.

If that Columbia River Gorge workshop tempts you, I'd suggest shooting with my friend Gary Randall. He knows the Mt Hood area like nobody else. He previously did workshops for other people but got licensed to do his own this year. I have a blast every time I go out shooting with him.

http://gary-randall.com/