Ghost Ranch 2017 Winter/Spring Catalog by Ghost Ranch

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Our mission is to enrich lives. Our vision is that all might experience God through discovery and transformation.

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Winter in northern New Mexico brings the Ghost Ranch landscape alive with vibrant color, playful sun and shadow, and crisp air. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to slow down, connect with the omnipotent power of nature and readjust the rhythm in your life. Take time for you and immerse yourself in this community of safe space to nourish your body, mind and soul.

Unplug, and breathe deeply into the sacred rhythm of rest and renewal. Ghost Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21,000 acres lend themselves to hiking, trail rides and meditation while you breathe in the crisp air of this peaceful high desert retreat center. Give yourself the added benefit of a massage. Add an extra day to absorb the energy. Follow your heart and join us for winter and spring at Ghost Ranch.

Tune in to your true nature.

CHOOSE YOUR RETREAT WORKSHOPS & RETREATS by TOPIC 4-5

CHOOSE YOUR LODGING

ABOUT YOUR STAY & LODGING TYPES 6, 42-43

https://www.ghostranch.org CLICK on the “Retreat” tab at the top of the home page. FIND your workshop using the search by Month, Instructor, Retreat Name or click on one of the themed photo tiles found as you scroll down the page. •

CLICK the “Register Now” button at the bottom of the description or the top of the right-hand column. Visa, MasterCard & Discover are accepted.

REGISTER BY MAIL DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM from our website. The link to the PDF is at the bottom of each retreat page. Use the print button from your browser’s toolbar. Print the form, fill it in manually and send by mail. If you scan and send by email, your credit card information is not secure. Return the form to: Registrar, 280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, NM 87510

Call the registrar 505.685.1001 or 505.685.1017. Available Sunday– Friday, 8:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m. MDT.

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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES SPIRITUALITY AT GHOST RANCH WORKSHOPS & RETREATS at CASA DEL SOL

RETREAT LISTINGS

MORE INFORMATION

LODGING, MEALS, PAYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, HELPFUL INFO

“Coming to Ghost Ranch has been the most amazing experience. I love being here. Coming here has made me believe that there is a God and He is trying to help work things out” Participant

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RETREAT LISTINGS by Topic ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAYS

Painting, Drawing,

New Year Retreats Dec. 29-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Sketching

Valentine’s Retreats & Valentine’s Weekend Under The Stars Feb. 10-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Alternative Spring Break in Northern New Mexico March 12-17, March 19-24 . . . . . 27

Renegade Watercolor Feb. 17-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Watercolor Loose & Free April 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Georgia O’Keeffe Artist & Writer Immersion April 27-30, Sept. 14-17, Oct. 26-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ARCHAEOLOGY & PALEONTOLOGY

Painting Outside the Lines April 26-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Rocks, Ruins & Dinosaur Bones for Explorers—A Paleontology Retreat Jan. 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting Art & Spirit April 30-May 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chacoan World Excursion Road Trip May 22-26, Sept. 18-22 . . . . . . . . 39 Puebloan Excursion Four Corners Ancestral Road Trip Sept. 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pastel Painting: Discovering Your Artistic Spirit May 17-21 . . . . . . . . 37 Healing Through Art for Courage May 17-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Photography Desert Light: Digital Photography in Color & Black & White Jan. 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Vision & Voice Photography April 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ART Beading on the Loom: The Art of Pueblo Style Bead Work Jan. 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The Art of the Book Feb. 17-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Jewelry Introduction to Silversmithing in the Southwest Tradition Jan. 3-24. . . 14 Women & Silver Retreat: Creating, Learning & Sharing Jan. 29-Feb. 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fused Glass & Basic Silversmithing April 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Eat, Pray, Click April 19-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Photographic Adventure: Shoot Piedra Lumbre May 17-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pottery Micaceous Pottery: The Spirit of Clay Jan. 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Textile Arts Quilting Georgia O’Keeffe Style: Traditional Goes Modern! Jan. 29-Feb. 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Beginning & Intermediate Level Weaving Jan. 29-Feb. 10 . . . . . . . .18 What Would Georgia Weave? Feb. 17-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Stitchin’ to the Rhythm: Quilting May 17-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Health & Yoga Finding Your True Nature Dec. 29-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . 13, 19, 30

Music Borderlands Ensemble: Soundscapes of the Southwest Jan. 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bluegrass Camp: Banjo, Bass, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin May 17-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Creating Spaciousness: Sabbath Time as an Alternative to the Trance of Overwork Feb. 22-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Universal Path of Divine Love: Spirituality & Science Meet in the Heart March 16-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Soul Never Forgets: Leading from Your Deepest Values - A Courage & Renewal Retreat® March 12-18. . . 28 Connecting Art & Spirit April 30-May 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rising Strong: Cultivating a Daring Spirit May 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Church

SERVICE CORPS

The Art of Transition: Interim Ministry Training Week 1 of 2 Feb. 19-25.. . 22

Adult Service Corps May 17-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Rest & Recreation Rest & Recreation Dec. 29-Jan.1, May 17-21. . . . . . . 37

Spirituality Private Retreats Jan. 29-Feb. 4 . . . 11

SOUTHWEST

Alive with Possibility: New Stories for a New Year Dec. 29-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Birds of Ghost Ranch May 17-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Soul Souvenirs: Walking the Divine Way in Winter’s New Light Dec. 29-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 What Is Mine To Do? An Experience with the Work That Reconnects Jan. 13-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Writing Shaping the Real (Writing): The Imagination of the Southwest Jan. 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Writing Your Story of Loss & Transformation March 20-25 . . . . .30

The Work That Reconnects Deepening Retreat Jan. 16-20. . . . 16

Finding Your Voice with Writing March 26-April 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Healing Through Art for Joy Jan. 13-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Georgia O’Keeffe Artist & Writer Immersion April 27-30, Sept. 14-17, Oct. 26-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Letters to The Beloved—A Journey to the Heart of Love with Rumi, Hafez and Kabir February 16-19 . . . . . . . . . 20 A Pilgrimage Through Loss March 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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ALL-INCLUSIVE Rates Our retreat price structure packages tuition, course materials, lodging and meals together in a single fee. Prices are presented for each type of lodging that is available for the retreat you select. All rates are per person, double occupancy unless otherwise specified. Single occupancy may be reserved for an additional $50 per night when space is available.

A SAMPLE DAY Unplug and breathe 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast in the Dining Hall 9:00 a.m.-12 noon | Morning Workshop Session Noon-1:00 p.m. | Lunch in the Dining Hall 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Afternoon Workshop Session or Soak up the Ghost Ranch landscape, walk the labyrinth, visit the library or museums, etc. Explore! See pages 8 and 9 for optional activities. 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Dinner 7:00 p.m. | Some retreats may offer evening sessions, especially during weekend events.

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Rustic LODGING CHOICES Ghost Ranch offers rustic lodging reflective of its origins as a working ranch. All units provide breathtaking vistas of colorful sandstone cliffs, cottonwoods and distant mountains. Guest lodging is free from phones, televisions, internet and alarm clocks. Rooms are basic, no frills, clean and comfortable. Cell phone service is very limited and Wi-Fi access is available only at certain locations around the Ranch. If you need to make a telephone call, we suggest you bring a calling or credit card. All lodging options are within walking distance of classroom buildings, the Dining Hall, Library and other structures via non-paved roads. Expect loose gravel and uneven terrain. In all lodging options, if you do not register with a companion, a roommate will be assigned to you in a room with two or more beds. Single occupancy may be reserved for an additional $50 per night when space is available.

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PRIVATE BATH Two occupants share a room (two beds) and one bathroom.

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SHARED BATH Occupants of two rooms (two or more beds in each room) share one bathroom.

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COMMUNAL BATH Dorm-style rooms with a communal bath down the hall or in another building.

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COMMUTER RATES We welcome participants who choose to stay off-site and commute to the Ranch for their workshop. Commuter Rate is 50% of the Private Bath rate and includes workshop tuition, materials fees, lunch and dinner. Rio Arriba County residents receive an additional 5% off the Commuter Rate.

Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those with accessibility requirements.

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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND Horseback Trail Rides – GhostRanch.org to reserve space

Ride through the landscape made famous by Georgia O’Keeffe. We have a ride that will fit your experience and your adventure level. Reserve your ride early.

Georgia O’Keeffe Landscape Tours Motorbus or Walking Tour the landscape and see the actual sites of Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings.

Hiking Trails – GhostRanch.org for maps

Several trails of varying distances and difficulty levels.

Two Museums – Anthropology & Paleontology

Learn the deep history of the Southwest region, from Triassic Period to the rock shelter sites of the Gallina and other ancient tribes.

Library

Open 24-hours, this quiet, comfortable historic adobe building was once home to the Robert Wood Johnson family (Johnson & Johnson), built for their stays at Ghost Ranch.

Massage

Renewal by massage promotes health and wholeness. We feature nationally certified, licensed therapists.

Labyrinth, Karesansui Garden & Water Wheel

In this place of spirit, take time to be still and listen. Walk the half-mile path of the labyrinth (modeled on the design in Chartres Cathedral), sit in contemplation at the Karesansui (Zen) Garden or Water Wheel for prayer, reflection and mindfulness.

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BEGINNING MARCH & APRIL Archaeology Tour

A walking tour to archaeological sites on our 21,000 acre property.

Paleontology of Ghost Ranch Tour

Drive, then walk to the original quarry site and step back in time geologically to understand the significance of the little dinosaur Coelophysis and learn about new discoveries.

Movies at Ghost Ranch Tour

A look at some of the sites of the many movies filmed at Ghost Ranch.

Ropes Courses & Climbing Wall

Whether you want an adventure to encourage teamwork and problem solving or to test your personal limits, opportunities abound on our High and Low Ropes Adventure Courses and Climbing Wall.

Abiquiu Lake Waterfront

Explore the vivid landscapes by canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle boards.

Archery

Come shoot a bullseye at Ghost Ranch!

Private Tours: Available year-round by special arrangement and for an additional fee. Contact Karen Butts at karenb@GhostRanch.org or 505.685.1000 ext. 4120.

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CASA DEL SOL Retreat House In 2017, many workshops which are conducive to small group work and contemplative space are being held at Casa del Sol. These workshops are designated with the sun symbol beside the title throughout the description pages. For Private Retreat weeks, see the following page.

Private Retreats

January 29-February 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Letters to The Beloved– A Journey to the Heart of Love with Rumi, Hafez & Kabir

with Paul Jacobs February 16-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 A Pilgrimage Through Loss with Brian Heron March 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Writing Your Story of Loss & Transformation with Mirabai Starr

March 20-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Finding Your Voice with Writing with

Kelsea Habecker March 26-April 1 . . . . 30

Eat, Pray, Click with Carol & Wayne Mell April 19-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Georgia O’Keeffe Artist & Writer Immersion with Karen Butts, Kate Coleman,

Annie O’Brien April 27-30, Sept. 14-17, Oct. 26-29. . 32 Rising Strong: Cultivating a Daring Spirit

with Beth Dunwody May 3-7. . . . . . . . . . 33 Healing Through Art for Courage

with Kelly O. Finnerty May 17-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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CASA DEL SOL Sabbatical

Private Retreats An inspiring quietness: Located two miles from the main campus, Casa del Sol is a retreat house at Ghost Ranch dedicated to deep spiritual contemplation. Casa del Sol provides a supreme setting for deepening one’s spiritual yearnings and growth. Through a rhythm of daily prayer, solitude, contemplative work and rest—as well as optional session(s) with a Spiritual Director—find healing and restoration so as to serve self, families, congregations and the world better. Available daily, Sunday, January 29-Saturday, February 4, 2017 Rates are single occupancy, for a minimum of three nights. Meals are included in the nightly fee • Single Occupancy/Private Bath - $160 per night • Single Occupancy/Shared Bath - $105 per night • $50 additional charge per Spiritual Direction session NOTE: Shuttle from Santa Fe Sage Inn to Ghost Ranch runs on Sunday afternoons and Saturday mornings. See page 41 for shuttle times. There is an additional fee for shuttle service. Casa del Sol may be available for unstructured Sabbaticals and Private Retreats. Please contact 505.685.1000, extension 4115 for more information and availability.

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NEW YEAR Retreats Thursday, December 29, 2016 to Sunday, January 1, 2017 Bring closure to one year and enter the new year in the expansive and beautiful space of Ghost Ranch. Our New Year offerings consciously cultivate the quality of spaciousness in one’s life within our 21,000 acres and wide open sky.

“The physical surroundings at Ghost Ranch bring real comfort to me. Being in a time of transition, I was comforted that the landforms had not changed. Ghost Ranch is a region of refuge for me.” 2015/2016 Participant

Combine the enchanting environment with contemplative techniques and set the stage to remove blocks and that feeling of constriction we often experience due to the stress of our fast-paced lifestyle. Schedule Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Private Bath: $595; Shared Bath: $495; Communal Bath: $450 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes workshop tuition and materials, 3 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 8 meals, including a New Year’s Eve special meal.

New Year Retreat

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Finding Your True Nature Laurie Magoon, Peter Walker G17S111X Authentic, sustainable change emerges from an understanding of who you are and how you want to show up in the world. During this transition time between the old and new years, step out of the rapid pace of life and “business as usual” so as to enter a creative, resilient and deeper self. Amidst the 21,000 acres of Ghost Ranch, co-create a sacred space for joy, connection and a transformative experience through the art of balancing the body, mind and spirit. A list of activities will appear on our website.

Soul Souvenirs: Walking the Divine Way in Winter’s New Light Gina Marie Mammano, Hope Lyda G17S112X Collect gems of experience, wisdom and insight on a winter’s journey into your own interior and exterior landscapes. Experience a twinkling hope as the new year begins to crystallize through interactive exercises, discussions and a taste of the moving meditation practice of camino divina.

Alive with Possibility: New Stories for a New Year Nina Ross G17S113X

By creating and expressing new stories and new characters for ourselves, we will have the opportunity to embody and explore living into new, dynamic and animated possibilities in the New Year. Our possibilities will become known in our bodies and souls as we use the tools of writing, art, mythmaking and movement. We will carry new stories home, living into them in vital, embodied, and conscious ways.

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WELCOME TO JANUARY TERM Tuesday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 24, 2017

A Three-Week Intensive ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes double occupancy, communal bath lodging, meals, course tuition, materials and Jan Term Activity Fee. Lodging and single occupancy upgrades are available for an additional fee. Call 505.685.1001 for upgrades and commuter rates. We welcome all learners, even those not seeking college credit. Jan Term includes cultural field trips to sites such as Santa Fe, Bandelier and Taos, as well as Ghost Ranch tours, culminating with the unique New Mexico cultural and historic experience at the San Ildefonso Pueblo Feast Day Dances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The class went far beyond my expectations... Ghost Ranch is an unbelievable place. I consider the people who touched my life here a part of my extended family. Thanks for such a great time. I hope to come back some day!â&#x20AC;&#x153; Participant January Term Silversmithing

Introduction to Silversmithing in the Southwest Tradition Jamie Halpern, Marie Vandeveer G17A141 | $3,150 This is a hands-on course in the basics of silver jewelry making and lapidary.

Micaceous Pottery: The Spirit of Clay Clarence Cruz

G17A142 | $2,950

After thanking the earth and gathering the clay, learn how to prepare it and coil it into pots, then fire your pots in ways traditional to the Pueblo potter. Beading on the Loom: The Art of Pueblo Style Bead Work Marvin Gabaldon

G17A143 | $2,950

Captures designs created on paper and then string on a loom. Hands-on instruction from beginning to end and class time will require your creativity. Rooted in the context of Pueblo culture and craft, we will create loomed art that will capture your inner spirit.

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AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME Desert Light: Digital Photography in Color & Black & White

Borderlands Ensemble: Soundscapes of the Southwest

Kent Bowser, John Hayden

David Garcia

G17A144 | $2,950

G17M141 | $2,950

Much of the time is spent outdoors, with background sessions on both color and classic black and white photography. This class is an intense experience into the world of seeing and the rewards and results will be astonishing.

Immerse yourself in the soundscapes of Latino music as they are played and enjoyed in the complex, challenged worlds of the US and Mexico borderlands. Anthropology, cultural studies, folklore and ethnomusicology help us see how music relates alternative meanings of history and of place.

Shaping the Real (Writing): The Imagination of the Southwest Pam Uschuk G17W141 | $2,950 This field-based writing course traverses the vibrant communities and landscapes of Northern New Mexico brimming with history, human emotion, artifact and story. If they could, the lumbering terra cotta and saffron saturated mesa walls of Ghost Ranch would enfold you in a deep hug. Experience feeds the imagination. Let the roots of the past grow the fruits of your labor as you live for three weeks in the sheltering presence of the Ghost Ranch mesas.

Rocks, Ruins & Dinosaur Bones for Explorersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Paleontology Retreat Dr. Martha Yates, Kirt Kempter, Dan Howe and Alex Downs G17SW141 | $2,950 Hike the geology, paleontology and archaeology areas for which this region is internationally known. Field trips to the Colorado Plateau, Rio Grande Rift, and Jemez volcanic field (geology, the first week), the dinosaur quarries of the Ghost Ranch (paleontology, the second week) and ancient village ruins of the Southwest (archaeology, the third week) will wow you. Explore the ancient worlds of cliff dwellings and kivas and the primordial worlds of oceans, volcanoes, Coelophysis and Effigiaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;all unique to this Southwest area.

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what is mine to do?

An Experience with the Work That Reconnects Friday, January 13 to Monday, January 16 Anne & Terry Symens-Bucher G17S131 Double Occupancy: $595 Single Occupancy: $745 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes workshop tuition and materials, 3 nights lodging in upper mesa private bath and 8 meals. If your heart is breaking in the face of “the Great Unraveling” of ecological, economic, political and social systems, come join us for a brave and beautiful journey as we dare to see we are not separate from the suffering of our world. In the time of his great unraveling, Francis of Assisi chose to turn toward gratitude, singing a song of praise known as the Canticle of Creation. Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects invites us to choose gratitude and to enter into “the Great Turning,” the movement to a life-sustaining society that she calls “the essential adventure of our time.” At the end of his life, Francis of Assisi told his followers: “I have done that which was mine to do, may Christ teach you yours.” One of the most urgent needs of our time is to discover “what is ours to do.” Using a Franciscan perspective and the Work That Reconnects, we will use experiential practices, poetry, ritual, prayer, song and silence to guide our journey through the four stages of the Spiral of the Work That Reconnects.

Deepening Retreat: Work That Reconnects Monday, January 16 to Friday, January 20 Anne & Terry Symens-Bucher G17S141 Double Occupancy: $745; Single Occupancy: $945 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging in upper mesa private bath and 11 meals. 15% discount if taking both What Is Mine To Do? + Deepening Retreat Building from the foundation established in the weekend offering What Is Mine To Do?, these extended days will provide guidance and support for going deeper into the practices with more focus on personal sessions and solo time on the land.

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healing through art FOR JOY Friday, January 13 to Monday, January 16 Kelly O. Finnerty, MA, LAMFT G17S132 Double Occupancy: $595 Single Occupancy: $745 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes workshop tuition and materials, 3 nights lodging in upper mesa private bath and 8 meals. Nurturing your capacity for creativity can help you reduce stress and build resilience. Playfully explore the expressive qualities of a variety of art materials using paint, pencil and pastel. Expand your visual vocabulary and find new meaning in the process of art making. This extended weekend workshop will help you feel restored, refreshed and revitalized. Take a break from your responsibilities to take care of yourself. Learn creative tools for emotional health and relaxation that you can use in your daily life and work. The topics covered are useful for everyone, especially those in caretaking roles and professionals in the helping professions.

• Playfully explore how different art media offer different vocabularies for personal expression and meaning making. • Complete a small portfolio of mixed media collages using paint, pencil, pastel, personal and found images. • Experience the stages of the creative process, working through frustrations and blocks. • Learn about the science supporting the connection between creativity and emotional resilience. Students will work in a group setting, and have an opportunity to share and receive creative inspiration from others.

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WINTER ART Immersions Two-Week Intensives Sunday, January 29Friday, February 10 Single Occupancy, Private Bath: $2,295; Shared Bath: $1,995; Double Occupancy, Private Bath: $1,895; Shared Bath: $1,750 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes 12 nights lodging, 35 meals, workshop tuition & basic materials fee.

Women & Silver Retreat: Creating, Learning & Sharing Silversmithing Faculty Members G17A221

This two-week intensive is designed to teach skills, but also to experience community and wisdom together. Days are spent exploring ways to incorporate inlay, stone cutting, reticulation, mokume gane, gold leaf and other techniques into jewelry designs. Evenings are spent processing the days and sharing life lessons and experiences with one another. The following retreats can be taken for one or both weeks. Week 1—Sunday-Saturday, January 29-February 4 Week 2—Sunday-Friday, February 5-10 Rates for one-week are 60% of two-week rates. Quilting Georgia O’Keeffe Style: Traditional Goes Modern! Ronnie Ashford

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Explore Georgia O’Keeffe’s floral paintings and discuss her use of color, pattern and bold simplistic style. Then, transform traditional quilting patterns and create spectacular artistic modern wall hangings/quilts. Time will be relaxed and filled with stories, history and laughter. All quilters of all levels are invited. Be ready to have fun and play. Beginning & Intermediate Level Weaving Melodie Usher

G17A223

Learn to weave on the new Ghost Ranch Looms. In Week 1, beginning weavers will successfully put a warp on the loom and how to weave plain and twill weave patterns by creating a scarf or two. In Week 2, you will create a project of your choice. Intermediate weavers are welcome to come to Week 1 and begin a supervised project of their choosing. Join either one or both weeks.

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“Wonderful, spiritual, peaceful~ no TV, no phone not even a clock! I absolutely loved it, and can still feel the spiritual renewal I received there~ we will be back!”

valentine’s Weekend

2016 Robert Mirabal Weekend Participant

Friday, February 10 to Sunday, February 12

Saturday Evening February 11

concert

Valentine’s Weekend Under The Stars

An Evening of Music & Myth: Robert Mirabal

G17R&R231 | $450 per couple Celebrate Valentine’s Day a few days early with someone you love. Our Valentine’s Weekend Package offers space to rest and explore together. The $450 package rate (for 2 people) includes 2 nights lodging with Private Bath (upper mesa in Coyote or Tumbleweed) or a room with a Private Bath on the historic lower level of the Ranch, 5 meals and Saturday evening Robert Mirabal Concert tickets.

Your True Nature Weekend Adventure Laurie Magoon G17R&R232 Private Bath: $425, Shared Bath: $350; Communal Bath: $320 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes workshop tuition and materials, 2 nights lodging (double occupancy), 5 meals and Saturday evening Robert Mirabal Concert ticket. See page 13 for full details.

Join us for a concert featuring two-time Grammy winning Native American musician, Robert Mirabal. Maintaining a traditional life, keeping the centuries-old customs of the Taos Pueblo people, Robert has been described as a Native American “Renaissance man” – musician, composer, painter, master craftsman, poet, actor, screenwriter, horseman and farmer. This 75-minute performance captures the last 25 years of Robert’s artistry in song, dance and spoken word.

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Letters to The Beloved A Journey to the Heart of Love with Rumi, Hafez and Kabir Thursday, February 16 to Sunday, February 19 Paul Jacob G17S231

“Paul Jacob skillfully guided each individual in our retreat to experience the power of the place within us that feeds us in harmony with our physical place at

Private Bath: $615; Shared Bath: $495; Single Occupancy Hermitage: $745 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes workshop tuition and materials, 3 nights lodging (double occupancy) at Casa del Sol and 8 meals. Allowing the words of three of the world’s great mystical poets to be our guides, we will embark on a journey towards the heart of The Beloved, which will ultimately turn out to be a pilgrimage to our universal self. We will also craft poems and letters to The Beloved; this contemplative exercise will help us to open true lines of communication and expression to be with our friends, families and lovers in a deeper way.

the moment. And he helped each of us realize what it is about a physical place that nurtures our individual inner space, our soul if you will, empowering us to seek those attributes and incorporate them into our lives. Jacob’s experience, knowledge, compassion and wisdom are part of what make him a great teacher! 2015 Autumn Alchemy Retreat Participant, Ghost Ranch

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Weekend Winter Art Escapes Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20 Private Bath: $595; Shared Bath: $495; Communal Bath: $465 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes workshop tuition and materials, 3 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 8 meals.

Renegade Watercolor Robin Moore

G17A231

Learn the techniques traditionally left out of most watercolor classes: how to use multiple layers to arrive at velvety shades as opaque and rich as oil paints; how to remove those layers to soften sharp edges, or return the paper to earlier shades, similar in effect to scratch board; how to use white to achieve opaque layers, and to add light washes on top of dark. This class is for the beginner or the experienced painterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;anyone who would appreciate the possibilities of what the paint can do when the imagination is open. What Would Georgia Weave Liz Gipson

G17A232

Weave a mini rug on one of the simplest and most versatile looms available today, the rigid heddle, using locally sourced and dyed Churro wool. Learn loom preparation and weaving techniques, and explore the history and materials of Southwest weaving. Use the scenery that inspired Georgia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe as inspiration for your color choices. The Art of the Book Mita Saldana

G17A233

Explore the French Stitch binding and the Accordion book, both of which can be adjusted to fit your needs as an artist or enthusiast of bookmaking. The first has multiple sections sewn with colorful thread that intertwines on itself. The second composed with a long sheet of paper folded back and forth and can be opened to enable you to view all of the pages at one time.

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The Art of Transition: Interim Ministry Training Sunday, February 19 to Saturday, February 25 Rev. Shelaine Bird, Rev. James Roghair G17S111 Private Bath: $1,175; Shared Bath: $950; Communal Bath: $875 Spouse/Partner rate: $395 includes lodging in the same room and meal packaage. ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes workshop tuition and materials, 6 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 17 meals. Explore skills, personal traits and commitments leading to effectiveness in the interim ministry specialty. Take time to discern whether the interim ministry is for you and begin to prepare. Learn to assist the congregation to address ecumenically recognized interim developmental tasks like coming to terms with history and shifts in leadership, among others. Participants will work individually and in groups to begin crafting accountability plans to care for themselves, for spiritual growth and self-care practices to ensure healthy, balanced and joyful ministry over the long haul. This course is Week 1 (of 2) of Art of Transitional Ministry, taught through the Transitional Ministry Educational Consortium of the PC(USA) and is open to all clergy and congregational leaders of any denomination. The curriculum includes the basics of Interim Ministry theory, family systems theory, church conflict and contracting.

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A Pilgrimage Through Loss Sunday, March 5 to Saturday, March 11 “For someone from the East coast it was an experience of a lifetime. Millions of stars at night. ...What a fantastic experience. It was a delight for all of my senses. Open space, beautiful desert silence, and open minded to people of all faiths. ...My thanks and gratitude to all of the staff for their effort in sharing God’s country! Bless you!“ 2016 Participant

Brian Heron G17CDS321 Private Bath: $1,345 Shared Bath: $1,135 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,495 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 5 nights lodging (double occupancy) at Casa del Sol and 17 meals. Do you regularly work with people experiencing loss and grief? Divorce, death, loss of family, job transitions, etc. A Pilgrimage Through Loss will provide tools to walk with people in pain. The instructor will rely on traditional grief theory, the Hero’s Journey, Christian and other wisdom resources, and the instructor’s own pilgrimage through loss. Participants will be invited to share their own personal losses and case studies from their work and life.

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It is the taking of time away from work and the stress of responsibility. It is a gift for all people.

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Sabbath.

Your Invitation to Redefine

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Ghost Ranch and the Center for Living Sabbath are partnering in an initiative to redefine the word Sabbath. Our goal is to shift societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dependency on action and accomplishment to a greater understanding of the benefits and rewards of rest. The soul-draining pace of our always-connected lifestyle is stealing the joy right out of our lives. And the healing balm to this malady is to simply grant oneself the permission to rest. Our lead guide on this mission is Wayne Muller, an executive leadership mentor, therapist, minister, community advocate, consultant, public speaker and bestselling author of several books. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, he has spent the last thirty-five years working with people suffering abuse, alcoholism, poverty, illness and loss. With his book, Sabbath, Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives, Muller has outlined the life-saving prescription to recalibrate our being to the joy and refuge of Sabbath.

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Creating spaciousness Sabbath Time as an Alternative to the Trance of Overwork Wednesday, February 22 to Sunday, February 26 Wayne Muller and the Staff of the Center for Living Sabbath G17S251 Double Occupancy: $995 Single Occupancy: $1,195 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging (upper mesa rooms with private baths) and 11 meals. Our hearts require a slow sufficiency of time, to benefit from all the gifts that only the heart can know. The pace of modern life drains away this unhurried time. Without this “Sabbath Time,” we unintentionally agree to create and maintain a world without the time we need to learn and grow in love, trust, community, wisdom, generosity, courage, beauty or honesty.

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Without these precious human necessities, we gradually become more and more weary, brittle, sad, tainted by a silent, collective despair. The seductive trance of “ordinary” time insists we accomplish more, work harder, and increase productivity. But for what? There is no place where we feel safe enough to tell the truth about this. So, as everyone around us does, we all keep doing more and more, with less and less. Sabbath Time celebrates the necessary rhythms. Light and dark, work and rest, action and contemplation, giving and receiving—these rhythms all honor and serve the necessity of dormancy, stillness and quietude. As we prepare for winter’s slow turning to spring, come. Drink from the deep nourishment of Sabbath Time, through teachings, practices, silence and ritual, woven together so you can reclaim, throughout the year, the Sabbath Time your heart craves. In the company of others, you will find ways to create a slower, more authentic, gently human world for all.

alternative spring break in Northern New Mexico

Sunday, March 12 to Friday, March 17 Sunday, March 19 to Friday, March 24 $395 per person, double occupancy ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes dorm-style lodging (5 nights), meals, service project coordination and activities. 10% discount for groups of 15 or more.

Enjoy an alternative Spring Break for high schoolaged and college-aged groups in the unique cultural environment and spectacular high desert scenery of northern New Mexico. This week offers service projects both on-Ranch and in the surrounding communities, with an exploration of cross-cultural experience and ecological themes. Between service projects, explore this vast landscape through hikes, campfires, and other outdoor adventure activities.

NOTE: Alternative Spring Breaks can be scheduled on other weeks. Contact Stephen Picha at 505.685.1019 or stephenp@GhostRanch.org.

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The Soul Never Forgets: Leading from Your Deepest Values A Courage & Renewal RetreatÂŽ Sunday, March 12 to Saturday, March 18 Valerie Brown

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Private Bath: $1,745 Shared Bath: $1,220 Communal Bath: $995 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 6 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 17 meals. Based on the work of Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal, this retreat explores issues of transition, vocation, life passion, purpose, meaning, direction, relationships and underlying life patterns, to live in alignment with your soul, your deepest values, the courage to act with integrity and authenticity. In a safe, quiet, nurturing, and confidential environment, this retreat promotes reflection, clarity and insight. Guided by core principles and practices, which include the belief that everyone has an inner teacher, an inner source of truth, we will

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engage in contemplative practices to support personal and societal transformation. Periods of quiet self-reflection, and large and small group discussions, as well as much laughter and lightness are included. Two off-ranch trips are planned (at a modest extra cost) to a local monastery for Gregorian chant, a visit to resort and health spa for a day of rest and renewal, and a visit to local weaver and New Mexico Living Treasure, Cordelia Coronado. Clearness Committees, a 16th century Quaker process of discernment, is the capstone of the retreat.

The Universal Path of Divine Love: Spirituality & Science Meet in the Heart Thursday, March 16 to Sunday, March 19

“Love pierces the heart of every lover. Blood flows, but the wound is invisible.” — Rumi G17S331 Private Bath: $625; Shared Bath: $520; Communal Bath: $475 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 3 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 8 meals. This retreat is based on Will Keepin’s new book Belonging to God: Spirituality, Science, and a Universal Path of Divine Love.

Will Keepin Cynthia Brix Will and Cynthia are Co-founders of Gender Reconciliation International which has conducted over 100 workshops and trainings on gender equity and reconciliation in nine countries. www.GRworld.org

In different ways yet with one voice, scriptures and mystics down through the ages proclaim the oneness of our soul with God: the inmost essence of the human being is none other than the transcendent essence of God. This points to a universal path of divine love—which we explore in this retreat by drawing upon the key foundations of major theistic faith traditions (especially Christianity, Islam and Hinduism) together with recent scientific breakthroughs in quantum physics, relativity theory and fractal geometry. The result is a resplendent path of divine love and service, open to all seekers and illuminated equally by ancient wisdom and modern science. This retreat unifies powerful scriptural revelations and scientific breakthroughs—presented along with core practices of silent contemplation, remembrance, and interactive spiritual inquiry and celebration—to create an integral immersion in the universal path of divine love and service. Open to people of any faith tradition, and spiritual but not religious seekers.

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Writing your story of loss & Transformation Monday, March 20 to Saturday, March 25 Mirabai Starr G17CDS441 Private Bath: $1,295 Shared Bath: $1,125 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,395 All-inclusive Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 5 nights lodging (double occupancy) at Casa del Sol and 14 meals. Have you experienced a profound loss that changed everything? You long to share your story, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to begin to articulate something so holy and mysterious, so beautiful and terrible? You are not alone. Whether we experience the death of a loved one, a serious health diagnosis, the loss of a job, a community or a way of life, radical change can shatter our foundation and open us to vast new inner landscapes. Enjoy five days of writing exercises, deep dialogue and meditation. Emerge with a revitalized connection to the core of your experience and a fearless voice to tell about it.

FINDING YOUR VOICE WITH WRITING Sunday, March 26 to Saturday, April 1 Kelsea Habecker

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Private Bath: $1,345; Shared Bath: $1,135 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,495 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 6-nights lodging (double occupancy) at Casa del Sol and 17 meals.

Writing your truths and your stories is therapeutic. This multi-day intensive experience at Casa del Sol will create a space that is safe and supportive for you to find your truest words, hone your writing and use your most authentic voice. Each day, use contemplative practices such as meditation, silent hikes, guided journaling and art-making to cultivate awareness, presence and compassion. We create a safe space to help you connect deeply with yourself and others, hear your inner voice and allow your words to flow freely.

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Seeds of spring Celebration of Art

Sunday, April 2 to Saturday, April 8 Private Bath: $1,295; Shared Bath: $1,075; Communal Bath: $995 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 6 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 17 meals.

Fused Glass & Basic Silversmithing Katrina Jameson, Bob Hazeltine

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Create beautiful fused and dichroic glass cabochons and fabricate settings for your creations in sterling silver. In this class, you will learn to cut and layer dichroic and art glass to create your own precious â&#x20AC;&#x153;stonesâ&#x20AC;? and frame them into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry using basic silversmithing techniques. Watercolor Loose & Free Sandra Schroeder

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Find your unique vision through plein air and studio painting, demos, exercises and individual feedback. Although we will review basic techniques, the course will focus on freeing uses of the watercolor medium. Learn to simplify compositions and create vibrant, high tone paintings. The course is geared toward intermediate painters, but beginners with some experience and consent of the instructor are also welcome. Finding Your True Nature Laurie Magoon G17R&R421 See page 13 for full description. For a more detailed list of activities/offerings included in Finding Your True Nature, visit www.GhostRanch.org Also offered Friday, February 10-Sunday, February 12.

Vision & Voice Photography Carol Mell

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If your picture is worth a thousand words, what is the story in those words? How does that story connect with you, the artist? In this class, explore photography as an art that helps you define the essence of your personal vision.

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Georgia O’Keeffe

Artist & Writer Immersion

Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30 G17A461 Thursday, September 14 to Sunday, September 17 G17A931 Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, October 29 G17A1051 Karen Butts, Kate Coleman & Annie O’Brien

Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $825; Shared Bath: $695 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $925 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 3 nights lodging at Casa del Sol and 8 meals. Spend a long weekend at Ghost Ranch exploring, walking and painting in a restricted area of the Ranch, in the same locations where Georgia O’Keeffe completed many of her famous paintings. Experience a connection to the Divine as O’Keeffe did in this mystical setting. Accommodations and home base will be at the Ranch’s Casa del Sol, a secluded retreat house located within sight of O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch home. Come absorb, learn and be inspired! PHOTO CREDITS Cover photo by Mitch Tillison, 18. Inside front cover and page 1, Steve Kelley; Jane Sobie, 2; Lindsay Taylor, 3; Nate Zivin, 4; Ghost Ranch archives, 5, 7, 15, 34, 35; Larry Hastings, 5, 12, 17, 20, 26, 39; Sean Williams, 6; Jamie Clifford, 8, 22, 23; Layne Kalbfleisch, 14; Diane Arenberg, 24; Courtesy of Spring Break Group from Bozeman, MT, 27, 33; Kimberly DenBeste, 29; Courtesy of Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 31; Tim Crane, 32; James Stringer, 34; Gayle Mavor, 37; instructor photos and their art courtesy of the instructors.

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Eat, pray, click Wednesday, April 19 to Sunday, April 23 Carol & Wayne Mell G17CDS441 Private Bath: $975; Shared Bath: $795; Single Occupancy Hermitage:$1,135 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging (double occupancy) at Casa del Sol and 11 meals. This four-day retreat at Casa del Sol was designed to bring people together in a safe, family-like setting to relax into the expansive vistas of Ghost Ranch. Take time to celebrate the gift of home-cooked meals around the table with old and new friends. Pray the morning and evening liturgies of Casa del Sol developed by John Phillip Newell and the Casa del Sol companions. Take pictures in the land of Georgia O’Keeffe. Explore this secluded part of the Ranch as well as some neighboring spiritual and artistic places. These four days will be a time to consider where you’ve been, to pay attention to where you are in the present moment and to a forge a path into your new beginning.

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Cultivating a Daring Spirit Wednesday, May 3 to Sunday, May 7 Beth Dunwody

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Private Bath: $975; Shared Bath: $795 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,135 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging (double occupancy) at Casa del Sol and 11 meals. For over five decades, sojourners have ventured forth deep into the paradoxical majesty of the desert that is Ghost Ranch to quench their creative and spiritual thirst. In celebration of this spirit quest, we offer this experience based upon the concepts behind Brené Brown’s ground-breaking research on courage, vulnerability, authenticity and shame resilience. Beth Dunwody, certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, leads as participants cultivate a common language with which to share their diverse experiences. Casa del Sol will become our “one small place” to be our authentic selves, connect, belong, explore, create and play as we strive to cultivate the daring spirit required to live more wholehearted lives at home, at work, in our places of worship and in the world.

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Painting Outside the Lines Wednesday, April 26 to Sunday, April 30 Melissa Harris G17A461 Private Bath: $995; Shared Bath: $815; Communal Bath: $755 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 11 meals.

In a safe and nurturing atmosphere use meditation, guided visualization and music to go within and discover what would like to emerge. Learn to access what it is that you would like or need to express and to find your unique language of expression. No experience is necessary just a will to connect with yourself and explore. Experience a new-found confidence in accessing your visions with a better ability to be able to execute them. Discover more of your ability to find inspiration in all areas of your life that you can integrate into your artistic expression. All mediums are welcome.

Connecting Art & Spirit Sunday, April 30 to Saturday, May 6 Rosie Huart G17A511 Private Bath: $1,495; Shared Bath: $1,255; Communal Bath: $1,145 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 6 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 17 meals. This retreat is designed to implement creative ways of encountering the soulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner journey through art. In this experiential and innovative experience, painting, poetry, creative writing and collage are explored. Other components, such as music, meditation and sharing are fashioned to enhance the creative process. Introspective and art making play significant roles in connecting to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essence.

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8th Annual Bluegrass Camp Wednesday, May 17 to Sunday, May 21 Fine-tune your ensemble playing and harmony singing while you enjoy the magnificent scenery. During your stay, sharpen your skills on your instrument, make new friends, get a bluegrass band together and perform for other campers, all in a low-stress, high-fun environment. Learn the basics of bluegrass on your choice of five instruments, along with ensemble playing, lead and harmony singing, performance and song writing. Your early registration ensures your spot in the sessions for your instrument of choice. Private Bath: $995; Shared Bath: $825; Communal Bath (Corral Block will be dedicated to Bluegrass participants: $745 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 11 meals. Camping-No Meals: $495 (For campers: additional fees for sites with electricity or RVs and meals) Banjo

Aaron Youngberg G17M541

Bass

Erin Youngberg

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Fiddle

Ryan Drickey

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Guitar

Gregg Daigle

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Mandolin Matt Flinner

Bluegrass Dinner & Concert Ticket Saturday, May 20 Join in a festive afternoon amidst the red hills and blue skies of Ghost Ranch. Includes afternoon talk about Bluegrass music with Mike Finders, a special dinner and an evening concert featuring our talented instructors.

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Bluegrass Camp Coordinator: Mike Finders

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8th Annual Bluegrass Camp Wednesday, May 17 to Sunday, May 21 Photographic Adventure: Shoot Piedra Lumbre John Hayden G17A541 Connie Burkhart

A stimulating workshop and Bluegrass? You better believe it! During the Bluegrass Camp, choose from a number of courses to peak your interest and you get the bonus of hearing Bluegrass music throughout your stay, including the Saturday evening concert. Private Bath: $895; Shared Bath: $725; Communal Bath: $635; ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 11 meals. Camping: $395 (For campers: additional fees for sites with electricity or RVs and meals)

“Ghost Ranch is one of those special places in the world. Added to the magical setting was a workshop that far exceeded expectations (Quilting with Ronnie)! Meeting other people and making friends, visiting the museum, library, and hiking the grounds, listening to Bluegrass music (and the birds), having a short Yoga session, finding the staff so helpful... I look forward to many returns.“ 2015 Quilting Participant

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Are you ready for the possibilities of a Ghost Ranch photographic adventure? Explore and experience the natural beauty of Piedra Lumbre—Land of the Shining Stone. Photograph seldom seen places in northern New Mexico in a course for all who want to craft and hone their photography skills. Participants will hike to absorb many landscapes by day and capture the stars by night at elevations ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 feet.

Stitchin’ to the Rhythm: Quilting Ronnie Ashford

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Learn and practice hand or machine piecing and hand quilting tips and techniques for traditional quilt patterns. Practice or work on your own project during afternoon studio time. Sit and stitch with friends in the evening. Pre-requisite: experience using a sewing machine if you choose to bring one.

Pastel Painting: Discovering Your Artistic Spirit Deborah Sussex G17A543 See rates on page 36. Dive into this delightful, colorful, tactile and expressive medium. No experience is needed in this workshop which emphasizes exploration, fun and the fundamentals of pastel painting.

Birds of Ghost Ranch Steve Cox G16O541 See rates on page 36. Whether you are a beginning or an experienced birdwatcher, enjoy observing and learning about the birds of Ghost Ranch and the surrounding area. You are likely to see 50 species or more. This course is relaxed with leisurely walking. There will be all-day field trips away from the Ranch, returning around 3:00 p.m. Evenings include discussions of the birds seen and presentations on bird biology.

Adult Service Corps G17SC541 $135* (see below) Help get the Ranch ready for our busy summer season! Participants do light maintenance, construction, landscaping and other kinds of projects. You need to enjoy working outdoors and be able to do a moderate amount of physical activity (approximately five hours a day). *Price: $135 which includes registration, 3 lunches, and 4 nights dormstyle lodging (double-occupancy) or camping. Meal tickets for additional meals (breakfasts and dinners): $85

Rest & Recreation G17R&R541 Private Bath: $700, Shared Bath: $550, Communal Bath: $475 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging (double occupancy) and 11 meals. Camping: $250 (For campers: additional fees for sites with electricity or RVs and meals) Everyone needs some rest and recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Several optional activities are available just for R&R guests.

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HEALING THROUGH ART For COURAGE Wednesday, May 17 to Sunday, May 21 Kelly O. Finnerty, MA, LAMFT G17CDS541 Private Bath: $975; Shared Bath: $795 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,135 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes workshop tuition and materials, 4 nights lodging (double occupancy) at Casa del Sol and 11 meals.

“Kelly created a safe, nurturing environment to explore mixed media art. Great inspiration in the first days and plenty of time to play with watercolor, acrylic, oil pastels and chalk, I learned so much! … We talked, read, danced, painted, laughed. The participants bonded into friends and felt like artists! I’d take this class again!” Creative Resilience Participant, 2015

Nurturing your capacity for creativity can help you reduce stress and build resilience. Deepen your exploration into the expressive qualities of an array of art mediums. Use active imagination to enter into a written dialogue with the images you create to discover the meaning they hold for you. Establish a practice of using an art journal to reflect upon your life’s meaning. This weeklong retreat will help you feel restored, refreshed and revitalized. Take a break from your responsibilities to take care of yourself. Learn creative tools for emotional health and relaxation that you can use in your daily life and work. Create in community with others. Playfully explore how different art media offer different vocabularies for personal expression and meaning making. Create a visual journal of images and writing that can be added to over time. Experience the stages of the creative process, working through frustrations and blocks. Learn about the science supporting the connection between creativity and emotional resilience. Students will work in a group setting and have the opportunity to share and receive creative inspiration from others. This retreat is especially useful for those in caretaking roles and those in the helping professions.

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Chacoan World Excursion Road Trip

Monday, May 22 to Friday, May 26

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Monday, September 18 to Friday, September 22 G17SW941 Dr. Martha Yates Double Occupancy: $1,200; Single Occupancy: $1,450 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes lodging for 4 nights in Ghost Ranch historic cottages or scheduled venue, all meals except for three meals while on the road, tour fees, program and excursion transportation. Immerse yourself in the Chaco phenomenon, the mysteries of Chaco Canyon, its ancient astronomical observatories, the Great Kivas of Aztec and Casa Rinconada, the Great Houses of Pueblo Bonito and Kin Kletso and much more. Begin with a day of introductions at Ghost Ranch and an afternoon to explore its uniqueness and beauty. Then, two days/one night on the road, one day to the ancient observatory of Chimney Rock and Aztec Great House and the next day to Chaco Canyon with the final night at Ghost Ranch for discussion and closure.

PUEBLOAN EXCURSIOn FOUR CORNERS ANCESTRAL Road Trip

Sunday, September 3 to Tuesday, September 12 Dr. Martha Yates G17SW931X Double Occupancy: $2,295; Single Occupancy: $2,795 ALL-INCLUSIVE Package includes lodging for 9 nights in Ghost Ranch historic cottages or scheduled venue, all meals except for three meals while on the road, tour fees, program and excursion transportation. Canyon de Chelly, Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Aztec Great House, Chimney Rock ancient astronomical observatory, Canyons of the Ancients, and Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. These are just some of the remarkable ancient places you will visit. Three nights are spent at Ghost Ranch for background lectures and free time, and then eight days on the road. You will see aweinspiring views, Chacoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monumental buildings, the cliff dwellings of Ute Mountain and Mesa Verde, the stunning masonry of Hovenweep as well as hike deep into Canyon de Chelly in Arizona to visit its cliff dwellings. This trip is for those who can hike at high altitude and can negotiate ladders of 20 to 25 feet.

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about your stay and More Information Registration Fees & Payment Payment is due when you register. If you are unable to pay a 50% deposit, please contact the Registrar’s Office to make arrangements. Payment may be made by check payable to Ghost Ranch or by credit card–Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

Travel Dates & Check-in The first and last dates listed are considered travel days. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. on the first date listed for your workshop with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Ghost Ranch orientation. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on the last date listed for your workshop. Most workshops have morning (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) and evening (7:00-8:30 p.m.) sessions, with afternoons free. Weekend and shorter workshop offerings may meet more frequently. Some workshops offer optional afternoon studio time or an occasional field trip. These are noted in the workshop description.

We Invite You to Arrive Early or Stay After Your Retreat for Sabbath Time. When space is available, you are welcome to arrive earlier or stay later than your course date. Please make extended stay reservations by calling either 505.685.1001 or 505.685.1017. Stays before or after your class will be charged at the regular overnight stay lodging rate. See shuttle schedule and rates on page 41.

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Meals Menus include vegetarian entrees. A salad bar is featured at lunch and dinner each day. Meals are served cafeteria style, with choice of indoor or outdoor dining. Please contact our Registrar’s Office to discuss special needs. Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Lunch: Noon-1:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you are arriving after 6:00 p.m., we suggest that you eat in Santa Fe, Española or Cafe Abiquiu at the Abiquiu Inn (closes at 8:00 p.m. or earlier in the winter).

Cancellation Policy Written notification must be received no later than 45 days prior to the start date of your course in order to receive a refund, minus a $100 processing charge. No refunds will be processed after that time. We reserve the right to announce a change in leadership or cancel any program 45 days prior to the first day of the course. In that unlikely event, you may transfer to another course without charge or we will refund the full course payment. Many participants have found it helpful to purchase travel insurance.

transportation Travel Information Travel Days

The first and last workshop dates are travel days and are considered arrival and departure days. • Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. on arrival day • Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. If arriving after 6:00 p.m., please consider eating dinner en route. • Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on departure day

If You Fly Allow at least two and a half hours driving time between Albuquerque and Ghost Ranch. The nearest major airport is in Albuquerque, 65 miles south of Santa Fe. Some airlines fly directly to Santa Fe. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and an hour and a half between Santa Fe and Ghost Ranch.

Ways To Get To Santa Fe • • •

Roadrunner Shuttle Sandia Shuttle Rail Runner (commuter train)

See http://www.ghostranch.org/ visit/getting-here-transportation for more details.

Shuttle Service from Santa Fe to Ghost Ranch pick-up &

drop-off location: Santa Fe Sage Inn. Transportation is available to Ghost Ranch guests who are registered for a Ghost Ranch workshop. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Santa Fe Sage Inn, a friendly and hospitable lodging option close to the Rail Runner depot and the historic Plaza. Santa Fe Sage Inn has inviting contemporary Southwestern style rooms with special rates for guests who would like to stop over for a stay in Santa Fe on their way to or from Ghost Ranch. Call 505.982.5952 for reservations. Ask for the “Ghost Ranch” rate.

Shuttle Schedule

Rates: $25 one-way; $50 roundtrip Reservations are required. December 30, 2016-June 3, 2017 Winter/Spring Shuttle schedule: Saturday and Sunday—Pick up at Santa Fe Sage Inn to Ghost Ranch • 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday – Depart Ghost Ranch for Santa Fe Sage Inn • 10:00 a.m.

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lodging types Rooms with Private Bath

Comfortably furnished with neutral hues and a Southwest theme, most rooms have two beds (a queen + twin, or double + twin) and a dresser, nightstand, lamp, chair, closet and its own bathroom with shower. Some sleep up to three people. A limited number is available. On the mesa level, common rooms in each building have soft furniture, tables and chairs and a fireplace, perfect for group gatherings. The newest units on the main level are spacious, ADA accessible units close to the Dining Hall.

Rooms with Shared Bath

These spacious, comfortably appointed rooms sit in the historical sections of Ghost Ranch. Most are close to the Dining Hall and Library, with a few behind Corral Block. These older units each have a bedroom with two beds (a double + twin, or two twin beds), a dresser, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair and a closet. Every room shares a bath with an adjoining room; the bath is located between the two rooms. In a few units, two rooms also share a sitting area. Some rooms sleep up to three people. A limited number is available.

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CASA DEL SOL

Private Bath, Shared Bath & Hermitages

Casa del Sol hosts Ghost Ranch courses that are spiritual in nature, and its rooms are set aside for participants in classes with a “CDS” in the course number. This charming, historic hacienda was built in the 1930s. Anchored under the Puerto de Cielo rock formation two miles from the main Ranch campus, it has a spacious courtyard looking out on the desert and Pedernal, Ghost Ranch’s landmark mountain. It has a fireplace, kitchen and simple living space surrounded by inspiring landscapes. Six bedrooms share three bathrooms; a seventh room has its own private bath. Most rooms have doors that open onto the courtyard. There are three hermitages that can be used for short or extended stays. The hermitages are self-contained with their own bathroom, small refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. They are for people seeking sabbatical/retreat time.

Rooms with Communal Bath

Dorm rooms with a communal bath down the hall or in another building reflect the history and dude ranch culture of Ghost Ranch’s past. Multiple bunk beds and very simple furnishings keep them among Ghost Ranch’s most affordable options. Mesa units, very rustic, have one bedroom with two beds (2 sets of bunks, or a twin + bunk bed) and a dresser, chair, shelf, mirror and reading lamp. Some rooms have a sink; shared bath with a sink and a toilet are located in each building, down the breezeway. Showers are located in nearby buildings. These units sleep up to three people. Some buildings have a central lounge area with large screen windows with stunning views. A few rooms on the main level sleep up to seven or eight people and are perfect for groups. Some rooms have a closet, dresser, chair and desk; others have closets and sofas. Large communal bathrooms and showers are located outside, a few steps down a breezeway or covered porch. Staff House has smaller rooms with two twin beds in each room. It has comfortable interior communal spaces and open fields for play and stargazing and is close to the Dining Hall. Corral Block has larger rooms,

an open field for play and stargazing, and is close to the Museums, Lower Pavilion meeting space and the Welcome Center. It is a 5 minute walk to the Dining Hall.

Campground with Communal Bath

Open from mid-May until early October, the campground is Ghost Ranch’s most affordable lodging option with camping sites nestled in a canyon surrounded by red rocks. The Campground has facilities for tent camping, with or without electricity. Most sites have a table and a fire ring and only a very limited number have shade. Campfires are permitted only when weather conditions allow. The communal bath house is equipped with an ice machine, shared refrigerator, showers, sinks and coin-operated laundry. There is a 10-20 minute walk to the Dining Hall and meeting rooms. No pets are allowed in the campground (except approved assistance animals). Full hookup sites include water and a dump station at the site, and 30and/or 50-amp electric hookups. There are only a small number of full hookup sites, available on a first come, first served basis.

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helpful info Health: Located in the high desert at an altitude of 6,500 feet, Ghost Ranch is very remote from medical facilities. The nearest hospital is 35 miles away. The Ranch provides only basic firstaid services. The Abiquiu Clinic is 15 miles away but has limited hours and services. There is a 5-15 minute walk from most rooms to the Dining Hall, Library, Museums and meeting rooms. We strongly urge people with health challenges to consult with their physician before registering. Remember to bring a sufficient supply of medications for your time here.

Weather: The high desert altitude (6,500 feet) can produce extremely variable weather. Winter and spring temperatures can range from lows of zero or below at night to highs of 70° at midday; be prepared for rain and/or snow.

What to Bring: To make your stay more comfortable you may want to pack the following: comfortable, casual clothes you can layer • sturdy walking shoes • rain gear • water bottle • hat flashlight • sun block • toiletries • hair dryer bathrobe • credit card to make telephone calls cash for purchases in shops on the Ranch. There is no on-site ATM. wi-fi & phone use : We offer free Wi-Fi access in select locations on the Ranch. A terminal with internet access in the Trading Post Café is available 24-hours. Due to Ghost Ranch’s remote location, cell phones may not work. Some phones are available for guest use to make long-distance calls with your credit card. Some wireless hot spots (for cell phones and laptops) may be found at various places on the Ranch.

Special Needs: Children and adults with disabilities are welcomed. Please contact the Registrar’s Office to discuss the type of accommodations you need, including wheelchair accessible bedrooms, bathrooms or special diets. A limited number of golf carts are available. Cost per day is $50. A valid driver’s license is required. Please call 505.685.1017 for golf cart needs. Please note all of your special needs when registering. 44

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If you use a wheelchair or scooter and need shuttle service from the Albuquerque airport to Ghost Ranch, call 505.685.1001.

Pet Policy: No pets are allowed in Ghost Ranch lodging facilities, including the campground, except assistance animals with prior notification to the Registrar’s Office.

Amenities:

• Hiking • Horseback riding • Bodywork Program (massages) • Trading Post • Two Museums • 24-hour Library with children’s room • Family Center (for children under age 3 and their adult caregiver) • Children’s playground • Georgia O’Keeffe and the Ghost Ranch Landscape Tour • Paleontology, Archaeology and Movie Site Tours • Challenge workshops • Climbing wall • Water activitiesSpring Chama River Rafting • Labyrinth, Karesansui and water wheel (meditation garden)

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