Output a widget area with Genesis

functions.php

<?php
// Paste the code BELOW this line into your child theme functions.

/**
 * Output a widget area with Genesis
 * 
 * @author Reasons to Use Genesis
 * @link http://reasonstousegenesis.com/genesis-widget-area/
 */
add_action( 'genesis_after_header', 'rtug_do_widget_area' );
function rtug_do_widget_area() {

	genesis_widget_area( 'rtug-widget-area' ); // replace with your widget area ID

}