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I love coming to Ghost Ranch where I can disconnect, leave the
distractions of home and work behind
and just be free to paint.” Welcome to the beautiful and sacred space of Ghost Ranch! I have always been thankful that God put me in this time and place to be at Ghost Ranch, where the Presbyterian Church and staff have been the stewards of the land since 1955. Providing opportunities for spiritual health and wellbeing to all is at the heart of our mission. In the following pages, you will find opportunities to engage in community at Ghost Ranch. Whether through theological discussions, music ministry, adventures in the landscape or focused time in hands-on art or writing, may Ghost Ranch touch your personal journey in ways that transform your life, for the rest of your life. Debra Hepler Executive Director
One of my wife’s important life reminders to me is that “it is all about relationship.” Being in true relationship means that there is a listening and a presence that goes both ways. It is my belief that the sacred land and space of Ghost Ranch calls us forth and invites us into renewal, nourishment and new beginnings. As you read through the stimulating and exciting courses that are being offered in Summer/Fall 2019, listen closely to which one might be calling your name. See you soon! Stephen Picha Program Development Officer
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SERENITY THAT CAPTURES THE HEART OF O’KEEFE COUNTRY
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Located 60 miles northwest and a world away from Santa Fe, Ghost Ranch brings out some of the best settings of the American West without being too remote. Facilities are rustic and worn a bit like a comfortable duster. Easy to see why Georgia O’Keeffe thought so highly of the location and landscape setting.” ~ TripAdvisor review by obrimark
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A welcoming, beautiful and sacred space.
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An education and retreat center with simple, rustic lodging that provides the basics for a retreat from the busy-ness of the world.
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A place to disconnect from the everyday grind with freedom to explore both old and new experiences; free from phones, televisions, internet and alarm clocks. Cell phone service is very limited and Wi-Fi access is available only at certain locations around the Ranch.
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A provider of safe space to explore what nourishes your heart and soul.
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A haven for outdoor beauty with adventure for those who seek it.
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Meet new people during your shared experience.
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Open Studio Sampler July 8-August 2 Open Studio is available to Ranch guests from 1:30-2:30 p.m. (typical nonclass hours), Monday-Thursday. Each afternoon’s Open Studio hour will feature the teaching artists in-residence for the week. This will be your chance to meet other instructors, to learn about other classes and to be inspired.
Wellness Offerings June 16-August 3 Activities to enhance your overall health and well-being will be offered weekly. • Yoga • Contemplative Prayer • Guided hikes • Massage (subject to therapist availability) While you are at Ghost Ranch, we invite you to schedule a bodywork session to support your wellness journey. Nationally certified, licensed massage therapists offer massage, integrative bodywork and spa treatments daily. Call ahead or make reservations at the Welcome Center when you arrive.
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Worship Services Prayer Labyrinth and Meditative Gardens Agape Worship Center and Gathering Room Special Faith-Building Events and Concerts Spiritual Direction
We invite you to enhance your spiritual journey and faith development, individually and in community coordinated by our summer chaplain.
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PACKAGES & LODGING CHOICES Ghost Ranch offers rustic lodging reflective of its origins as a working ranch surrounded by breathtaking vistas of colorful sandstone cliffs, cottonwoods and distant mountains. Program Package Package rates include tuition, lodging, meals and most materials fees. See page 6 for full details and rates. Some art workshops will have an additional list of course materials or supplies that will be available from your in-structor or you will be asked to bring with you. All rates are per person, double occupancy unless otherwise specified. Rooms are basic, no frills, clean and comfortable. All lodging options are within walking distance of classroom buildings, the Dining Hall, Library, etc. via non-paved roads. Expect loose gravel and uneven terrain. Non-Participant Guest Rate If your spouse, partner or friend will accompany you, choose NonParticipant guest from the dropdown when reserving online. See page 6 for rates. Roommates In all lodging options, unless specified, you will be placed with a roommate that is a course participant at Ghost Ranch. Single occupancy may be reserved for an additional fee per night when space is available, not often available during summer months. You will be contacted to collect the additional fee after space is confirmed.
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PRIVATE BATH Two occupants share a room (two beds) and one bathroom.
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SEMI-PRIVATE 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 multiple beds share a communal bath down the hall or in another building close by.
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COMMUTER RATES We welcome participants who choose to stay off-site and commute to the ranch for their workshop. The Commuter rate includes lunch each day. Additional meals can be purchased at the front desk. Special rates apply for Rio Arriba County residents.
Technology Disconnect Guest lodging is free from phones, televisions, internet and alarm clocks. Cell phone service is very limited and Wi-Fi access is available only at certain locations around the ranch.
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RATE PACKAGES Program Package Program package rates include your tuition, lodging (based on preferred type) and meals (dinner the day of your arrival, 3 meals per day on your workshop days and breakfast on the day of checkout). Some art workshops will have an additional list of course materials or supplies that will be available from your instructor or you will be asked to bring with you. All rates are per person, double occupancy unless otherwise specified. For 2019 single occupancy rate based on availability, see web site. The campground is open year-round. The bathhouse is open early May through mid-October. Mid-October to early May, bathroom and showers are available in other buildings.
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Semi-Private Bath
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Non-Program Guest
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Dorm or Communal Bath
$ 595
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Non-Program Guest
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Camping: Tent
$ 450
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Camping w/Electric
$ 460
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Camping w/ Full Hook-Up
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Commuter (Lunches Included)
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Rio Arriba County Resident/Commuter (Lunches Included)
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ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAYS Heartbeat of Gratitude November 9-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Rio Grande Pueblo Winter Solstice Feasts & Dances December 23-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 59
A R CHA EOL OG Y, G E OL OGY & PAL EONTOL OG Y Archaeological Excavation at Ghost Ranch July 7-13 wk1, July 14-20 wk2 . 15, 30, 31 Chacoan World Excursion October 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 50 Ancient Sites, Ancient Waters October 13-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 56 Black and White Photography and Time (Archaeology) November 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 57
Expansive Watercolor July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sketch the Painted Desert July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Linocuts in Black, White and Color July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Paint Stories as Frida Kahlo Did July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Watercolor the Land July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Abundance: Looking Within, Looking Without August 25-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Words and Watercolor August 25-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 In-Depth Study in Pastels September 8-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Drawing From Nature September 8-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Watercoloring a la Miniature September 8-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ART Fused Glass Landscapes July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Stone Sculpture: Intro to Hand Carving July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Acting the 10-Minute Play July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CALLIGRAPHY Literally Letters - The Monoline Pen and Painted Flowers June 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Literally Letters - Learning and Using the Pointed Pen June 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Literally Letters - Have Sketchbook, Will Travel June 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DRAWING & PAINTING Travel Watercolor Sketching June 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Botanical Portraits: Plants of the High Desert June 23-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pastels For Everyone July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Painting in O’Keeffe Country September 8-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Plein Air for the Colorist Painter October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Still-Life Drawing in the Museums October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
FIBER ARTS Weave and Wander July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Eco-Dyeing and Rust: Printing on Fabric July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sew the Land of Enchantment July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Weaving Your Story July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Sew Happy Service Corps July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Quilting: Easy as 1,2,3 July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Within the Fold: Origami Containers July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Introduction to Chimayó Weaving October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Paint the Desert in Oils July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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METAL ARTS & JEWELRY Fire it Up: Art Welding July 7-13; 14-20; 21-27. . . . . . 28, 31, 36 October 6-12; 13-19. . . . . . . . . . . 51, 56 Beginning Silversmithing July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Stone, Shell and Lapidary July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Silver and Lapidary Open Studio: Advanced Studio July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Palm Spirits and Totems: Bringing Clay to Life July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Earth Vessels September 8-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 DNA of Clay: Week 1 October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 DNA of Clay: Week 2 October 13-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
M USIC
Introduction to Silver and Stone October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Ghost Ranch Chorale July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
MIXED MEDIA
Gospel Music Alive! July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mosaic Radiance! July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Exploring Mixed Media and Collage July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OUTDO O R ACT I V I T I E S
Stained Glass: Basics and Beyond July 14-20, July 21-27 . . . . . . . . . . 31, 36
Hiking, Writing, & Yoga for Women July 21-27; October 13-19. . . . . . . 37, 56
Free Form Mosaics
Relax and Restore Your Life Rhythm July 28-August 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PHOTOGRAPHY Light and Light: The Spiritual Practice of Photography July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Fine Art Photography to Understand Climate Change July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Master’s Road: Learning to Master Landscape and Environmental Portraiture July 28 - August 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Fall Colors Galore September 29 - October 5 . . . . . . . . . . 50 The Zen of Photography October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Autumnal Color and Light in Northern New Mexico October 13-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Black and White Photography and Time (Archaeology) November 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Wild Christ, Wild Earth, Wild Self July 28-August 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Journeys in the Wilderness: Hiking with the Scriptures September 8-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 A New Day: Be Well, Healthy and Content September 19-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ancient Sites, Ancient Waters October 13-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
RE SILIEN CE Lift Up Your Voices: The Un-Conference June 16-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Our Five Basic Birthrights July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SE RVICE COR P S Adult Service Corps 2019 Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Youth Service Corps 2019 Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Primitive and Paper Clay July 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Playing With Fire: Raku Elements July 14-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Continued next page
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S PIRITUA L ITY Wild Mercy: The Wisdom of the Feminine June 16-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Guests in God’s House: A Pilgrimage Into Interfaith Living June 23-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Youth Week Crossing: The Lord Will See Us Through June 23-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Discerning The Signs of the Times Crossings: Destroying the Strongholds of Division June 23-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A Soul Tending Summer: Sabbath Deepening July 7-13; 14-20; 21-27. . . 14, 30, 32, 40 Prophetic Action: A Journey of Love July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Wild Christ, Wild Earth, Wild Self July 28-August 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Spiritual Journey with Stillpoint July 29-August 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Wisdom Sharing August 13-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 From #MeToo to #WeToo - Healing Between Women and Men in Community August 17-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Georgia O’Keeffe Immersion: Walking, Writing and Reflection in O’Keeffe’s Footsteps August 22-25; October 28-31 . . . . . . 46, 57 Abundance: Looking Within, Looking Without August 25-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Journeys in the Wilderness: Hiking with the Scriptures September 8-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 A New Day: Be Well, Healthy and Content September 19-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Men and Spirituality September 19-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Stillpoint: A Seasoned Call October 31-November 3 . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Stillpoint: The Art of Spiritual Direction November 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Healing Grief Around the Sacred Wheel November 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Living on the Hinge of History with Defiant Hope: Engaging the Climate Crisis November 10-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
W RITIN G Hiking, Writing, & Yoga for Women July 21-27; October 13-19. . . . . . . 37, 56 Geographies, Journeys and Maps: Recording Where We Are Going, Where We Have Been July 21-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Georgia O’Keeffe Immersion: Walking, Writing and Reflection in O’Keeffe’s Footsteps August 22-25; October 28-31 . . . . . .46, 57 Writing and Then Some September 8-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Flash Fiction & the Prose Poem: Brief, Bold, and Breaking the Rules October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Opening the Doors of the Poem October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Postcard Poems, Valentines, and Other Letters to the World October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Beauty in Brevity: The Art of the Short Essay October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Once Upon a Time: Where Fairy Tales May Lead Us October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Into the Country of Memory October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Diving Deep: The Art of Memoir October 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
YOUTH A N D FA M I LY Youth Programming Overview 2019 Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Senior High Youth Programming Overview 2019 Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Youth Service Corps 2019 Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Youth Week Crossing: The Lord Will See Us Through June 23-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Family Week Elements of Earth and Community June 30-July 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Heartbeat of Gratitude November 8-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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OUR MOST TREASURED ADVENTURES 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. Visit GhostRanch.org to reserve your space.
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.
Labyrinth, Karesansui Garden & Water Wheel
In this place of spirit, take time to be still and listen. Walk the 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.
SEASONAL Massage
Renewal by massage promotes health and wholeness. We feature nationally certified, licensed therapists.
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SEASONAL Tours Offered Through Late November Archaeology Tour
Private Tours:
A walking tour to archaeological sites on our 21,000 acre property.
Available yearround by special arrangement for an additional fee.
Paleontology of Ghost Ranch Tour Tour the original quarry site and step back in time geologically to understand the significance of the little dinosaur Coelophysis and learn about exciting new discoveries.
Contact Karen Butts
karenb@GhostRanch.org
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Movies at Ghost Ranch Tour Visit the sites where many movies were filmed at Ghost Ranch including Cowboys and Aliens, City Slickers, 3:10 to Yuma and more. Private tours only, minimum of four guests.
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.
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YOUTH PROGRAMMING
June 16-19, June 23-29, June 30-July 6 (Family Week), July 7-13, July 14-20, July 21-27, July 28-August 3 (Community Camp Week & Seminary of the Wild) While you spend mornings and evenings immersed in a workshop, your children spend mornings and evenings experiencing all kinds of activities, some familiar and some brand new under the guidance of our trained staff. An in-house curriculum will help youth make connections and create community among children of diverse ages and backgrounds using the following themes and patterns: Expressive Arts / Outdoor Adventure / CampfireCampout / Spirituality & Faith / Exploring the Cultural Gifts of Northern New Mexico / Art with Local Spanish and Puebloan Artists / Paleontology / Taking Care of the Land and Each Other / Yard Games / Music / FUN! Some adult workshops have afternoon or all-day schedules; please note these times when registering so you can plan for your child’s care during the periods of the day that have no scheduled youth activities.
FREE FOR YOUTH UNDER 3 The Family Center is a safe, comfortable place for children under the age of 3 to play and rest. Comfortable sofas and chairs, kitchen area, changing area, and small books and games library make it the perfect place to settle in for awhile with young ones. Child care is not provided. Spontaneous co-ops of parents and relatives are often organized.
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$250 FOR YOUTH AGES 3-14 Includes meals | $150 for campers–no meals
$450 FOR YOUTH AGES 15-18 Includes meals | $250 for campers–no meals Rates above apply to youth grades 10-12. Youth must enroll in one of the following, rates apply to either selection. 1. Senior High Youth Initiative–see page 13 OR 2. An Adult Workshop
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH INITIATIVE Whether this is your first year at Ghost Ranch or your fifth, come see the Ranch from a different perspective using a variety of arts mediums normally only available to adults taking courses. Take advantage of all the resources the Ranch has to offer, including hiking, boating, and an overnight campout under the stars! Bring a friend, or even two, for a memorable adventure in Georgia O’Keeffe’s backyard! All July Sessions will be led by Liz Arenberg and Robin Keck. For questions related to Senior High Youth Initiative classes please e-mail Liz at liz.arenberg@gmail.com or Robin at bigpictureframing@comcast.net JULY 7-13 Digital & Stone Pack up carving supplies and cameras and explore the ranch! Liz Arenberg and Robin Keck team up to for a week filled with taking photographs and creating stone sculptures. Hike, boat on Abiquiu Lake, and go on field trips. Bring your DSLR camera if you have one. A small number of digital cameras will be available for share. Stone carving supplies will be provided. JULY 14-20 Into the Darkroom What’s the Darkroom? Where is it? How dark is it? Find out! Liz Arenberg will help you learn how to photograph on 35 mm film then make your own black and white prints. Hike, boat, and go on field trips with cameras and capture the southwest landscape in this unique medium! Cameras, film, and paper will be provided.
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JULY 21-27 & JULY 28-AUG 3** Putting it into Perspective Liz Arenberg and Robin Keck will lead you in a sampling of the art mediums available at Ghost Ranch. You could get a taste of ceramics, pastels, painting, digital photography, and stone carving. Each week will be different based on guest artists visiting that week at the ranch. Hike, draw, photograph, carve with us on an adventure through the desert! **7/28-8/3 Youth from surrounding communities will be joining and interacting with us this week, so prepare to make new friends. Art supplies and a select amount of digital cameras will be provided for shared use. Bring your own DSLR camera if you own one!
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CASA DEL SOL Guests in God’s House: A Pilgrimage Into Interfaith Living Jay T. Rock, Sherri Hauser and Rob McClellan June 23-29 G190641CDS See page 20 for full description. Spiritual Journey with Stillpoint Ravi Verma, Becky Smith, Elizabeth Rechter July 29-August 5 G190746CDS See page 44 for full description.
A Soul Tending Summer: Sabbath Deepening Anita Amstutz July 7-13 G1907114CDS July 14-20 G1907213CDS July 21-27 G1907315CDS Come for a week... or two or three. Let this be the summer you give yourself these things: gift of time, solace of silence, attuning to the slow heartbeat of creation. Based upon the 2018 book by Rev. Anita Amstutz, Soul Tending: Journey into the Heart of Sabbath, explore solo and with other retreatants, themes of Sabbath, simplicity, the practice of creativity and prayer, hospitality, play, healing of nature and reimagining work. For those staying multiple weeks, your bridge night (Saturday night) is included.
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Georgia O’Keeffe Immersion: Walking, Writing and Reflection in O’Keeffe’s Footsteps Karen Butts, Margaret Wood August 22-25 G19108CDS October 28-31 G191025CDS See pages 46, 57 for full description. Abundance: Within & Without Dr. Lynda Reeves McIntyre August 25-31 G1910842CDS See page 46 for full description. Journeys in the Wilderness: Hiking with the Scriptures Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev, John Hayden Sept. 8-14 G190927CDS See page 48 for full description.
MUSEUM SERIES DIGS & EXCURSIONS Archaeological Excavation at Ghost Ranch Week 1 & 2 John Hayden, Maisie Morris, Jacque Kocer, Thaddeus Liebert July 7-13 Week 1, pg 30 G1907110 six nights July 14-20 Week 2, pg 31 G190722 six nights
Rio Grande Pueblo Winter Solstice Feasts & Dances Dr. Martha Yates December 23-28 G191241 See page 59 for full description.
Become part of our on-going archaeological research program as we continue excavation of GR-145, a rock shelter used by hunters and gatherers as early as 3000 year ago. Unearth bone tools, axes, points and fire pits. Learn proper cleaning, preparation, classification, cataloguing and storage of curated artifacts. Whether you work in the field under shade or help in the lab to preserve and label the artifacts, participants contribute to the overall growing body of knowledge about the people who came before us. Evening lectures, discussions and short excursions are included. 10% discount for those who sign up for both weeks. Chacoan World Excursion Dr. Martha Yates October 8-12 G191024 See page 50 for full description. Ancient Sites, Ancient Waters Dr. Martha Yates October 13-19 G191034 See page 56 for full description. Black and White Photography and Time (Archaeology) Kent Bowser, Cheryl Muceus November 3-8 G191111 See page 57 for full description.
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DEEPENING CONNECTIONS through SERVICE
SERVICE CORPS ADULT SERVICE CORPS
2019 WEEKS
Are you interested in learning or using woodworking skills, helping in the library, sprucing up the grounds or repairing furniture, all while making new friends? Give 25 hours of service per week (about 5 hours per day) in exchange for communal bath or campground lodging. Service Corps t-shirt included. Upgrade lodging for an additional fee.
Sunday-Saturday June 16-22 June 23-29 June 30-July 6 July 7-13 July 14-20 July 21-27 July 28-Aug 3
Communal Bath: $295 includes all meals Camping: $165 includes lunches only
YOUTH SERVICE CORPS $425 FOR YOUTH & ADULT CHAPERONES Includes communal bath lodging, meals, program and activity fees. A 10% discount is available for groups of 15 or more. Contact Ben Ahern-Wild,BenA@GhostRanch.org.
The Youth Service Corps program provides middle school and high school youth groups an opportunity to engage in meaningful service work. Youth work an average of twenty hours. Service work includes projects at Ghost Ranch and at least one day out into the greater northern New Mexican communities surrounding Ghost Ranch, providing enriching and engaging cultural educational experiences with opportunities for groups to participate in team building activities and Outdoor Adventure offerings during the week.
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2019 WEEKS Sunday-Saturday June 16-22 June 30-July 6 July 7-13 July 14-20 July 21-27
LITERALLY LETTERS and Celebration of Art
Sunday, June 2 to Saturday, June 8
The Monoline Pen and Painted Flowers
Have Sketchbook, Will Travel
Barbara Close
Janet Takahashi
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Learn lettering in several monoline styles with tools that won’t require messy inks. Enhance the lettering with exciting floral visuals of many colors and styles. Everyone can do this. That’s the beauty of it, even a bit of an introductory offering of several calligraphy styles will be available with the instructor’s help. Whether you are a novice or an experienced lettering artist, this course will be fun and creative. Page design will be our focus. Leave with a book of your own making.
Create an artful sketchbook to record your memories and observations on your journey. Meet your muse, hold the story, record the travel, dream, incubate ideas, and create with the most simple of materials. Fill your pages with a series of explorations: techniques for lettering for sketchbooks, sketching with pen and ink, pencil, watercolors, page design and layout, color notes, and field writing. Step-by-step exercises will guide you through each process both in studio and in the field.
Learning and Using the Pointed Pen
Travel Watercolor Sketching
Bill Kemp
G190614 six nights
G190612 six nights Introduction to the Pointed Pen includes learning how to use the pointed pen and oblique pen holder, making basic strokes with a pressure and release on the nib. Building upon the intro, learn a very simple but beautiful script, and other styles that provide a truly modern look to an ancient script that has been used for centuries. Flourish with feathers, flowers and decorative strokes created by the pointed pen in our final project.
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Deborah Rubin Using just a small watercolor journal, pen, and small case of watercolors, sojourn to various locations and learn about the art of the travel sketch. Explore the ranch with specific lessons to help you see the finite and gradually build to a full landscape on the last day. The sketching locations include El Rito, Los Ojos, Echo Amphitheater and Taos.
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Sunday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 19
LIFT UP YOUR VOICES THE UN-CONFERENCE For Facilitators, Coaches, Healers, Entrepreneurs and more… Experience a gathering that you will never forget, Your role in the unconference is to learn or contribute to learning. That’s it! Like a regular conference. Only better. Peggy Garcia-Marquez, Ruth Sandoval G190631 three nights Share your voice, your heart, and your vision for your work, your program, and products and learn in new ways that will expand your life’s work. This Un-Conference is participatory, inquisitive, collaborative and active because the learning, topics, level of engagement, and overall experience are in the hands of the participants. The agenda is built on site after you arrive! Learn to use Open Space Technology, a system of co-creation that enables you to draw from the wisdom, experience and expertise of everyone in the room. Come prepared to share something in your area of wisdom, passion, knowledge, or expertise. Three types of sessions are encouraged, and all sessions are welcome. •
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A presentation prepared in advance, perhaps with a PowerPoint and handouts An experiential learning workshop prepared in advance with an activity to engage participants. Round Table Discussion-type sessions (may or may not be prepared in advance)
Come prepared to share your product or service. Tables are provided upon request.
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Sunday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 19
WILD MERCY The Wisdom of the Feminine A Deepening Retreat based on the Newly Released Book Mirabai Starr G190632 three nights As the fierce and tender voice of the feminine rises again, people of all genders are gifted with renewed access to the women mystics and wisdom beings across the spiritual traditions, such as Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, Mary Magdalene, the Shekinah, Song of Songs, Bhakti poet Mirabai, Sufi mystic Rabia, Fatima, Tara, Quan Yin, Kali, and indigenous Mother goddesses. We’ll immerse ourselves in the living transmission of these beings through contemplative readings from the mystics, group reflections, evocative writing exercises, inter-spiritual chanting and silent sitting, weaving these luminous elements into a basket of awakened community.
Mirabai Starr writes, speaks and leads retreats on the inter-spiritual teachings of the mystics. Mirabai builds bridges not only between religious traditions, but also between contemplative life and compassionate service, between cultivating an inner relationship with the Beloved and expressing that intimacy in community, between the transformational power of loss and longing for the sacred.
By drinking from the wellspring of women’s wisdom across the spiritual landscape (with utmost respect for the cultural treasures being shared from these ancient wisdom traditions) we carry these living waters into our lives and offer them to a world thirsty for the feminine.
Adult & Youth Service Corps G190633 or G190634 See page 16 for full description. Youth and Senior High Activities G190635 or G190636 See pages 12-13 for full description.
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Sunday, June 23 to Saturday, June 29 Botanical Portraits: Plants of the High Desert Helen Byers G190644 six nights Ghost Ranch’s 21,000 acres host a surprising diversity of native plants. Join botanical artist Helen Byers this week to draw them artfully and accurately. We’ll work in layers of colored pencil to achieve effective values, textures, and detail. Daily instructional demos and personalized attention. On relaxed evening field walks, gather specimens from which to work
indoors in the mornings. Afternoons offer free time to continue working independently, explore more of the Ranch, or visit local sites. All levels are welcome. Adult Service Corps G190645 See page 16 for full description. Youth and Senior High Activities G190646 or G190647 See pages 12-13 for full description.
GUESTS IN GOD’S HOUSE A Pilgrimage Into Interfaith Living Designed for religious leaders (professional and volunteer) and seekers, who want to explore how to build engaged and loving interfaith relations, and to develop their own interfaith imaginations.
Jay T. Rock, Sherri Hauser and Rob McClellan At Casa del Sol G190641CDS six nights People of all religious traditions find their way alongside one another in our one world-home. What happens when we engage with one another, and walk together into our deepest questions and most pressing challenges? Explore what religions are and how they shape us; how our religions encourage the search
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for truth and action for justice; and the power of shared journey to deepen our faith and transform us. Structured study sessions, informal conversations, shared spiritual practice, attendance of the Feast Day at Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and visits with area religious communities will be combined with a day of pilgrimage, common living and s personal reflection.
Sunday, June 23 to Saturday, June 29
YOUTH WEEK Crossing: The Lord Will See Us Through
Crossing: The Lord Will See Us Through Leaders: Youth Week Team and the week will be enriched with the musical talents of the Zehnder Brothers G190643 Communal Bath: $425 adults and youth Growing up in our world today is no easy task. Young people are experiencing and inheriting many realities within our world that can be heavy and confusing. What does it mean to walk through and into these realities, especially as a person of faith?
While adults are engaging in the Discerning the Signs of the Times Retreat (Crossings: Destroying the Strongholds of Division) participants of Youth Week will be doing their own Crossings—learning to walk hand-in-hand to overcome the barriers into new possibilities. The week will include time to pray and play together and to be in the magnificent beauty of Ghost Ranch and one another. Note: There is a 10% discount for youth groups of 15 or more.
Sunday, June 23 to Saturday, June 29 For 28 years, Ghost Ranch has hosted leaders in the Church, international affairs, politics and social justice organizations in annual discussion regarding moral issues facing church and society.
DISCERNING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Crossings: Destroying the Strongholds of Division Denise Anderson, Laurie Ann Kraus, Alonzo Johnson, Sara Lisherness G190642 six nights “Indeed we live as humans beings, but we do not wage war according to human standards; for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds.” II Corinthians 10:3-4 / NRSV In this time of deep polarization and pain in our country, people of faith and goodwill long to find ways to connect across barriers of exclusion and oppression. These barriers show up in the strongholds of racism, xenophobia, white supremacy, and environmental abuse. As they intersect with one another, they augment each other’s destructive power. Overcoming these strongholds requires breaching the divisions upon which they thrive. When people hear one another’s stories, divisions dissolve. Stories trigger compassion, commitment, and community. They allow connection to happen. This week at Ghost Ranch will be an intersectional story event in which we will: •
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Learn and practice listening and dialogue skills that build relationships across boundaries to support healing divisions in church and culture Experience a Feast Day at Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo (formerly the San Juan Pueblo) Explore these intersections through worship, storytelling, the arts, and the powerful landscape of Ghost Ranch
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DISCERNING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Denise Anderson is the Coordinator for Racial and Intercultural Justice at the Presbyterian Mission Agency. A writer and pastor who has served multiracial and intercultural churches in the Washington area, Denise is also known as one of the first two co-moderators of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Rev. Dr. Laurie Ann Kraus directs Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the national and international response agency for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and is an associate director for the ministries of Compassion, Peace and Justice in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Laurie is a member of the International Critical Stress Foundation (ICSF) and a certified spiritual director. Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson is the Coordinator for the Self-Development of People Program (SDOP) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). SDOP partners in the development and empowerment of economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged community groups seeking to alleviate poverty and injustice through projects they own and benefit from directly. Sara Pottschmidt Lisherness is the Director of the Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministry area of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This ministry area includes poverty and hunger alleviation, disaster response, development, peacemaking, faith-based investing and corporate engagement, social witness policy formation and public policy advocacy at the United Nations and in Washington D.C. The week will be enriched with the musical talents of the Zehnder Brothers. Other guests and presenters from the local community and PC(USA) will be joining in this event.
SPECIAL EVENT RATES Double Occupancy: Private Bath $1,235; Shared Bath $1,175; Communal Bath $950 Camping Rates: $620-$670 Commuter: $620 Rio Arriba Resident Commuter: $525 Non-Participant Rate: $300 (includes lodging and meals)
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FAMILY WEEK Sunday, June 30 to Saturday, July 6 Elements of Earth and Community An Intergenerational Experience
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What is elemental to your life—family and friends, home and health, this earth we inhabit? What would you like to share? And in this time of change and decision, what would you like to experience and discover?
Morning workshops will be a round robin of arts, music, storytelling, and outdoor adventures.
Gather and join your family to ours including our amazing instructors, as we spend a week playing, creating, learning, growing and having as much FUN as we can. Community, like the earth, needs tending to. Celebrate the elements of your lives, embrace new challenges and strengthen the old. Let Ghost Ranch be elemental in your life.
Fused Glass Is Hot - Katrina Jameson Poetry and Improv - Mimi Herman Earth Praise Songs and Exploring the Land - Madi Sato & Tim McLaughlin Outdoor Adventure - Ghost Ranch OA Team Afternoons are for free time. Evening activities include music and movement, creative community, learning and laughter.
FAMILY WEEK RATES Based on the number of people in your family Rates this week include registration, lodging and meals for an all-inclusive family price. Of course, tent and RV camping are available with options to buy meals.
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4th of July Ghost Ranch Style
LEGACY EVENT
Special Overnight Package (July 4-5)
JUNE 30 - JULY 6
Rates posted online
Revisiting the Magic of Ghost Ranch: A Journey with John Hayden and Friends
Join us for a family friendly Fourth of July Celebration! Enjoy a parade, games, and activities for kids and a BBQ. We are looking forward to the presence of several hot air balloons for a night glow. Hosted by the new Flame Holders Society - a group of young people encouraging the younger generation to steward the long held traditions of Ghost Ranch.
John Hayden G190652 six nights Come along with John to rediscover— to remember—some of the fascinating places, people and events that blended through time to give life and character to the Ghost Ranch mystique. Using a variety of opportunities and media, John will guide participants in activities and encounters at Ghost Ranch and neighboring lands. Join the seminar and become part of the legacy. Storytelling and other forms of remembering the past— appreciating the present, giving positive aspirations for the future will be explored. This once in a lifetime course is also open to families and/or youth who wish to cross over from Family Week. Adult & Youth Service Corps G190653 or G190654 See page 14 for full description.
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JOHN HAYDEN “Not so many decades ago— wandering into a great humanmade cathedral, I was compelled to wonder: ‘is God here?’ Standing at base of the marvelously sculpted and painted cliffs at Ghost Ranch and surveying the expansive viewshed beyond—there was no question—only an abiding awe—that fuels my need to share about God and God’s creation.” ~John Hayden
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John Hayden, of Edgewood, New Mexico, is a retired forester who knows the natural and human history of northern New Mexico like few others. While assigned to the Canjilon Ranger District, John served four years as the primary staff officer charged with management of Timber, Recreation, Special Uses, Cultural Resources and Lands; and later, was named the first Forest Service Director for the Ghost Ranch Living Museum, serving another four years in that capacity. John began leading and teaching for the Ranch in 1971 and continues today sharing his love for God through appreciation of His creation and creatures. He is involved in leading and co-leading courses the Archaeological Excavation at Ghost Ranch Program, courses in photography, natural history, and personal spiritual enrichment and discernment.
Legacy Week Revisiting the Magic of Ghost Ranch: A Journey with John Hayden and Friends page 25 Archaeological Excavation at Ghost Ranch Weeks 1 and 2 page 15 Journeys in the Wilderness: Hiking with the Scriptures page 46 Fall Colors Galore page 48
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WEEK 1
Sunday, July 7 to Saturday, July 13 Weave and Wander
Fire it Up: Art Welding
Susan Halvorson, Sarah Noggle
Connie Burkhart, David Kadlec
G190711 six nights Wrap yourself in the traditions of the northern New Mexican weaving culture. Witness the multi-generational weavers of Chimayo, and explore Tierra Wools in Los Ojos. Best yet, learn the art of floor loom weaving, with emphasis on color, pattern, texture and design. Take home your own creation, inspired by Ghost Ranch. Open to all skill levels. Pastels for Everyone Diane Arenberg G190712 six nights Come experience the immediacy and joy of working in pastels! This is a class for beginners as well as seasoned pastelists. Work both in the studio and at different painting locations in and around Ghost Ranch. Explore different papers, techniques, and methods of composition in this majestic setting.
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G190713 six nights Join our “welding-in-the-round� community and experience the thrill of metal art welding surrounded by the incredible beauty of Ghost Ranch. Learn the basics of oxygenacetylene welding and brazing to make functional and artistic works. Weld using metal from ferrous (iron) materials and accent with glass, stone and non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum). Open to all levels of experience age 15 plus. Beginning Silversmithing Jamie Halpern, Susie Sawin G190714 six nights Learn the basics of Southwest silversmithing in the inspiring enviroment of Ghost Ranch. Experience expert instruction and hours of hands-on work designing, sawing, soldering, stone setting, and finishing. Create your own designs in beautiful silver and take, or better yet, wear them home. Open to beginning and experienced participants age 14 plus.
Mosaic Radiance! Kathy Thaden G190715 six nights Let your creativity shine and create a brilliant mosaic! Materials include mirror, millefiori, beads, stained glass and more. Learn how to nip and cut glass, grout and finish your piece. All supplies are furnished for first mosaic. Begin each day with a brief meditation on creativity. Most go on to finish another project or two. No experience necessary. Open to anyone age 16 plus. Sew the Land of Enchantment Karena Koeberle-Wells G190716 six nights Gather inspiration from this unique landscape to create small quilts, bags, fabric containers, simple clothing or frameable art. Use turned edge and raw edge, and applique methods in design work using embellishments to expand vision! Karena will contact each participant before the week starts to discuss a personal plan. All levels are welcome. Optional field trip included.
Eco-Dyeing and Rust: Printing on Fabric Valerie Bashaw G190718 six nights Learn the ancient, yet newly-revived art of eco-dyeing and printing! Print flowers, natural materials and rusty metal on paper and fabric without using synthetic dyes. The results are unpredictable, beautiful and useful. Assembled fabrics are turned into a wall piece and further embellished with stitching. Fabric, paper, plant materials and rusty metal are provided. Primitive & Paper Clay Barbara Campbell G190719 six nights In this satisfyingly clay-immersive class, play with our chosen medium literally from its beginning to end. Start by digging our own clay and processing it, then build art before fume firing or cold finishing each. Create several non-functional, decorative and sculptural pottery pieces. Light and Light: The Spiritual Practice of Photography Chuck Kirchner
Fused Glass Landscapes
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Katrina Jameson
Exploring the spiritual and photographic meanings of Light and light. Explore what there is below or above the surface that is shining, shimmering, inherent, loving and caring, and to learn creative techniques for creating photographs that convey our spiritual selves.
G190717 six nights Transfer your favorite landscape into a stunning fused glass masterpiece. Cut and layer sheet glass, frit, various powders and dichroic glass to add depth and dimension. Build your masterpiece learning multiple techniques and firings. Cover basic glass cutting skills as well as design and composition. We will focus on landscapes but will make time for pendants and other smaller objects.
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WEEK 1
Sunday, July 7 to Saturday, July 13 Ghost Ranch Chorale Adam Waite
Exploring Mixed Media and Collage
G1907111 six nights
Kelly Finnerty
The joyful legacy of the Ghost Ranch Chorale continues this summer with our director, conductor, composer, pianist Adam Waite. Adam and his wife Leena join us from Denver‘s Montview Presbyterian Church for an entire week of discovering American Voices for Peace & Justice. This diverse collection of composers, and their music that inspires love and compassion, includes works by Morten Lauridsen, Nancy Galbraith, Rosephanye Powell, Randall Thompson, Mark Miller and Abbie Betinis. No audition is required to join, just indicate voice part and experience level when registering!
G1907113 six nights Experiment with a variety of art materials. Discover how watersoluble media like pencils, crayons and paints interact with water resistant materials such as oil pastels. Collect textures from nature through rubbings and prints. Learn to transfer images from printed sources. Transform experiments into collages. Gathered into a hand bound book, they are a record of your creative journey whether a beginner or a more experienced student. Archaeological Excavation at Ghost Ranch Week 1 John Hayden, Maisie Morris, Jacque Kocer, Thaddeus Liebert G1907110 six nights See page 15 for full details.
A Soul Tending Summer: Sabbath Deepening at Casa del Sol Anita Amstutz G1907114CDS six nights Come for a week... or two or three. See page 14 for full description. Adult and Youth Service Corps G1907115 or G1907116 See page 16 for full description. During the week, violinist Leena Waite contributes to Morning Worship Services and a special evening piece at Coffee House.
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WEEK 2
Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20 Archaeological Excavation at Ghost Ranch John Hayden, Maisie Morris, Jacque Kocer, Thaddeus Liebert G190722 six nights See page 15 for description. Fire It Up! Art Welding Connie Burkhart, David Kadlec G190721 six nights See page 28 for full description. Stained Glass: Basics and Beyond
Paint the Desert in Oils Juliana Crownover G190724 six nights Oil paint on location the saturated hues of the mesas, the vivid golds of sunsets, and the many reds of O’Keeffe’s hills. Learn how to capture the everchanging light through value, color, and composition. Each day will include demonstrations, individual instruction, and of course, hours of painting. All levels welcome. Playing with Fire: Raku Elements Barbara Campbell
Mary White, Marty Meade
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G190723 six nights
The most spontaneous of the pottery disciplines is raku. Work your voice into the clay, tapping into the elements, especially earth and fire. Once the creating is done, we will rush them from the kiln as they burst into flame, producing colors and patterns.
Join this five-day introduction to all facets of the stained glass craft. Combining ancient and modern ways, develop your unique design, then using copper foil assembling processes, glass fusing for texture and paints for detail, build your own glass panel. If your house of worship or community meeting center needs a stained glass window, use this class to create meaningful art work together. No experience is necessary. Participants ages 14 plus are invited.
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WEEK 2
Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20 Free Form Mosaics
Stone, Shell and Lapidary
Kathy Thaden
Jamie Halpern, Susie Sawin
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G1907210 six nights
Create a unique mosaic shape! Learn how to form a substrate and mosaic your one-of-a-kind piece with glass, millefiori, beads and more. Learn how to nip and cut glass, grout and finish your piece. Supplies furnished for first mosaic. Most students go on to make another project or two. No experience necessary; open to any over age 16. Begin each day with a brief meditation on creativity.
Learn lapidary and silver-channel inlay construction with semiprecious stones and shell. Hands on studio work will be tied to demos, discussion and guest instructors. Students will leave wearing their own jewelry art. For intermediate and advanced artists in jewelry making and lapidary.
Weaving Your Story
Robin Keck
Rose Vigil
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G190729 six nights
Sculpting stone joins the material and the spiritual. Use files, rasps, saws, and sandpaper to shape soapstone and alabaster. The spiritual arises from the imagination, elbow grease, and wonder that comes from transforming stone into figures, pendants, bowls, whatever the stone holds. While emphasis is on hand carving, we will touch on mallet/chisel, embellishment and the traditions from which sculpture arises. All levels are welcome!
Learn all the facets that go into weaving your own tapestry. Research images and symbols, graph out a design, sample fast weaving structures, and then apply them all in your unique creation. Take home a unique storytelling tapestry and the experience of learning from an award-winning weaver from Chimayรณ. Sew Happy Service Corps
Stone Sculpture: Intro to Hand Carving
Ronnie Ashford G190728 six nights Join us for 25 hours on ranch-designated sewing projects. Enjoy the beauty of the land, along with the satisfaction of giving back. Prepare to share your talents, your stories, your knowledge, and laughter with friends old and new. See Adult Service Corp rates page 16.
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A Soul Tending Summer: Sabbath Deepening at Casa del Sol Anita Amstutz G1907315CDS
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Come for a week... or two or three. See page 14 for full description.
Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20 Fine Art Photography As artists and environmentalists, we care deeply to Understand about our planet and what is happening to it. Study Climate Change the art of photography and use the environment, more specifically climate change, to learn about Steve Hager, the creative process, what makes great images, and Trent Foltz exploring the differences of making versus taking G1907212 six nights photographs. Context for environmental inspiration will be derived from studying the basics of climate change and how to document such change in the field using photography. The goal is to produce amazing images of the environment while making a statement about what is really happening to it.
ORDER OF THE SACRED EARTH Alta Begay Piechowski, Terrell Piechowski, Madi Sato, Tim McLaughlin G1907214 six nights “I promise to be the best lover and defender of Mother Earth that I can be.” Gather on this sacred ground in glorious harmony of gratitude for our Earth Mother. Hear many voices from many paths, from celebratory to healing, from inner to outer, from old to new as we create a deeper connection to each other and our Earth Mother. Experience the teachings, traditions, rituals, and ceremonies of our indigenous traditions. This event is an offering that brings forth the expression of Order of the Sacred Earth: https://www.orderofthesacredearth.org Let us put our minds together and see what life we will make for our children. Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake ~ Sitting Bull Timothy P. McLaughlin is a poet and teacher. Madi Sato McLaughlin is a Japanese-American singer/ songwriter and choir director. Together they facilitate song and poetry workshops as a spiritual practice.
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Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20 Our Five Basic Birthrights: a playful week of exploring the wisdom of the body Sharie Bowman, Marla Durden G1907219 six nights To move, to have our voice, to tell our story, to connect with community and to be, this is the stuff of InterPlay, Community-based arts practice deepens our connection to our five basic birthrights. It unlocks crucial resources through the wisdom of the body. Using simple structures and rituals, you’ll move a little, breathe a little, tell a little, enjoy a little stillness and make connections. Learn elegant ideas and practices to enjoy a more embodied, resilient and free life, for yourself and community. Adult and Youth Service Corps G1907215 or G1907216 See page 16 for full description. Youth and Senior High Activities G1907217 or G1907218 See pages 12-13 for full description.
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WEEK 3
Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, July 27 Fire It Up! Art Welding
Sketch the Painted Desert
Connie Burkhart, David Kadlec
Juliana Crownover
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G190733 six nights
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If working outside overwhelms your ability to make art from life, this class is perfect. With toned paper, conte crayons, charcoals, sketch and paint the landscape of Ghost Ranch en plein air. Take home ten to 15 finished pieces, as well as a box of your own supplies.
Stained Glass: Basics and Beyond Mary White, Marty Meade G190732 six nights See page 31 for full description.
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WEEK 3
Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, July 27 Silver and Lapidary Open Studio: Advanced Studio
Hiking, Writing and Yoga for Women
Jamie Halpern
Dona Bolding, Susan Weber, Joan Logghe
G190734 six nights Enjoy open use of the silver studio, with the option to receive advanced smithing and lapidary coaching. Intended for students with basic silversmithing skills who wish to create independently. Studio time will be supplemented with demos, discussions and guest instructors. Quilting: Easy as 1,2,3 Ronnie Ashford G190735 six nights Beginners and experienced quilters learn and review quilting techniques, tips and shortcuts to assist in making quilt blocks that are square, points that are crisp, seams that match and blocks that lays flat. Construction of a variety of quilt blocks ranging from traditional, modern, scrappy and “crazy” will be demonstrated. Create beautiful quilt tops, ready to take home and finish, meet quilting friends, and create happy memories.
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G190738 six nights Prepare to be strengthened in your body, mind and spirit through self-discovery in hiking, writing and yoga. With access to trails ranging from moderate to difficult, gain an understanding of safe hiking practices. Find your inner voice in the daily process of writing. Nurture your physical self as you begin a daily yoga practice. After experiencing all of this in a high desert setting, you will achieve a sense of awe in daily life. This course requires the physical ability to hike 6 miles per day at high altitude (6400’). Within the Fold: Origami Containers Colleen Anderson G190737 six nights Learn to make beautiful and functional boxes, envelopes, picture frames, unique gift wrappings and more—with paper. Fold a variety of containers, from elegantly simple ancient designs to ingenious modular constructions created by a modern origami master. Experiment with a variety of color combinations, paper weights and surface decorations. Along the way, learn about the history and lore of origami as well as its growing applications in the fields of science, mathematics, education, medicine and space exploration.
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Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, July 27 Gospel Music Alive! Todd & Linda O’Neal G190736 six nights Immerse your whole self, voice and heart, in gospel music at Ghost Ranch. Come sing traditional and contemporary, old and new, gentle and rockin’ music with new insight and zeal. The week ends with a ranch-wide concert! Prophetic Action: A Journey of Love Rabbi Nahum Ward Lev G190739 six nights We live in times that call for hope and wisdom to help us face our pressing societal challenges. Study Biblical wisdom in an intimate learning community, and together discover creative and wise ways to approach these challenges. Our learning journey includes an examination of prophetic expression and prophetic action as found in the Hebrew Bible and in contemporary prophets like Martin Luther King, Martin Buber and bell hooks. Our study culminates in a clear understanding of what is prophetic action today. Also explore spiritual practices that support our capacity for prophetic action. This workshop is based on Rabbi Ward-Lev’s book, The Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets: Then and Now.
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WEEK 3
Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, July 27 Geographies, Journeys and Maps: Recording Where We Are Going, Where We Have Been Anita Skeen G1907311 six nights “To ask for a map is to say, ‘Tell me a story, ’” writes Peter Turchi. In this writing workshop consider various geographies that we inhabit or have inhabited and various journeys that we and other writers have undertaken. Examine and create maps, both visual and with words, that tell important stories about who we are as individuals and as a culture. Look at the writer as cartographer and how through exploration and presentation we lead both writer and reader on a journey into worlds real and imagined. Beginners and experienced writers (and map-makers) are all welcome.
Palm Spirits and Totems: Bringing Clay to Life Doug DeLind G1907312 six nights Prospect for local clay and use it to create small figures and animals in the palms of our hands. Fire our creations using a pit fire as the original inhabitants of the area did. Our pit firing technique is controlled and safe enough to do at home. Also, make animistic bowls. Use wood and other found materials to incorporate with our clay effigies and animals. Remove the mystique of clay and kilns and learn a way to use the clay in your backyard or neighborhood including how you can fire it in a Weber kettle or washtub. You’ll love it.
Linocuts in Black, White and Color Laura DeLind G1907311 six nights Folks who are new to relief printing and those with prior experience explore the compositional possibilities offered by the linocut. Then, move beyond black and white design and add some color to our compositions using colored papers, colored inks, and stamps as well as by hand-coloring our finished prints. Learn to print with two blocks, a process that requires registration.
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Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, July 27 Paint Stories as
Acting the 10-minute Play
Frida Kahlo Did
Kate Snodgrass
Guillermo Delgado
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Frida Kahlo was influenced by the Mexican retablo and ex-voto folk art traditions. Explore her work and influence on other artists by creating narrative paintings based on personal and family stories, social and political events, and transformative life experiences. Participants will summarize their stories, practice simple drawing and composition exercises, and mix acrylic paints and mediums to create colorful paintings on wood and metal surfaces. No painting or artistic experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. A Soul Tending Summer: Sabbath Deepening at Casa del Sol six nights
Come for a week... or two or three. See page 14 for full description.
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If you love to act or want to learn, there’s no better experience than the 10-minute play. You’ll be cast, we’ll rehearse, and in the process, you’ll learn about character motivation and physicality. Rehearse and perform in a supportive, generous environment. No memorization is required, just bring your passion. This workshop is for beginners and advanced actors alike—we welcome all newcomers! Adult and Youth Service Corps G1907316 or G1907317 See page 16 for full description. Youth and Senior High Activities G1907318 or G1907319 See pages 12-13 for full description.
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Sunday, July 28 to Saturday, August 3 Watercolor the Land Pomona Hallenbeck
The Master’s Road: Learning to Master Landscape and Environmental Portraiture
G190741 six nights
George DeLoache
The ranch landscape has been sketched, drawn, painted, photographed, sculpted, documented with words, plays, film, hiked, horseridden, occupied by coyotes, burros, rattlesnakes and bears. Now, with sketching and watercolor, do something entirely from your sketches. Create your image of Ghost Ranch. Expect demonstrations, exercises and field sketching to fill the week!
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Relax and Restore Your Life Rhythm Susan Weber G190742 six nights Cleanse yourself in the radiant beauty this rugged landscape and restore life’s rhythm through a program designed to bring you into balance. Contemplative activities include yoga, meditations, hiking, journaling, breathing exercises and an optional trip to soak in the healing waters of Ojo Caliente.
How often have you been inspired by the majesty of a great vista, yet frustrated with the photographic results? You see it and feel it but the final photograph always seems to fall short. Or, do you have people whose faces inspire you and you want to include them in their environment to help tell their story but once again are frustrated by the results? Delve deeply into every aspect of creating masterpiece images. Choose the correct camera equipment and proper settings for your personal vision. Leave fully equipped to handle any situation in your photographic pursuits. Learn more at: georgedeloache.com Youth and Senior High Activities G190744 or G190745
Adult Service Corps
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Sunday, July 28 to Friday, August 2
WILD CHRIST, WILD EARTH, WILD SELF A Nature-Based Introduction to Seminary of the Wild Vicotoria Loorz, Bryan Smith, Brian Stafford, Matt Syrdal G190747 five nights This introduction to Seminary of the Wild offers an experiential, nature-based journey of apprenticeship into the wild mysteries of the kingdom of God and an invitation into a deeper participation in the restoration of the world, tikkun olam. For those who long for a more soul-infused life and who yearn to find ways to reconnect to to the natural world as a person of faith during a time of cultural unraveling.
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A re-enchantment of the natural and wild world and a re-visioning of your deep belonging to this world by reconnecting with your senses, body, emotions, imagination and the earth.
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A re-wilding of the Christian story deconstructing the barriers, the processes of domestication, and distortions that have tamed and suppressed the earth-based vision of the Christ.
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Spouse/partners can register for course or come as a “nonparticipant” paying special rate. Youth (ages 3-18) can register for Youth Programming/ Senior High Youth Initiative and have a week of learning and fun during our Community Camp Week (see pgs. 12-13)
For more information about Seminary of the Wild, visit seminaryofthewild.com
Special guests: Rev. Michael Dowd, Victoria Loorz and Brian McLaren Michael is an evolutionary theologian, author, and evangelist for Big History and an honorable relationship to the future. Victoria is a Wild Church pastor, nature-based spiritual director and Project Director for the Common Ground Network. Brian is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, advocate for “a new kind of Christianity.� Other Guides: Rev. Bryan Smith is a pastor in the PC(USA) denomination, an ICF certified life coach and an Animas Valley Institute certified nature-based human development guide. Brian Stafford, MD, MPH is mentor, guide, writer, speaker and cultural change agent. He directs Wilderness Is Medicine in Ojai, California. Rev. Matt Syrdal is a pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church in Denver, CO where he founded Wilder- Soul, and launched Church of Lost Walls in the Front Range area of Colorado. SPECIAL EVENT RATES Double Occupancy: Private Bath, $1,150; Shared Bath, $1095; Communal Bath, $795 Camping Rates: $520-$550 Commuter: $520; Rio Arriba Resident Commuter: $450 Non-Participant Rate: $300 (includes lodging and meals)
FALL OFFERING Sunday-Thursday, October 20-24, 2019 During the fall offering of Seminary of the Wild at Ghost Ranch we will welcome special guest Richard Rohr, ofm. Rev. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, NM, and a globally recognized author and spiritual teacher.
STILLPOINT AT GHOST RANCH Spiritual Direction Training Program
Monday, July 29 to Monday, August 5 The Spiritual Journey Ravi Verma, Becky Smith, Elizabeth Rechter G190746CDS seven nights Begin a deep exploration of your personal spiritual life in a small group setting with other participants deeply enriching their relationships with God/Spirit and recognizing the ways that God is present and working in your lives. Experienced spiritual directors guide you in developing skills in deep listening and personal discernment. With this introduction to the deep and expansive practices of Christian spiritual formation and the ancient practice of Spiritual Direction, discern the next steps of your spiritual journey. Open to all and required for those who desire to become spiritual directors with Stillpoint. Clergy, lay ministry leaders, pastoral care providers, hospice and hospital chaplains and other helping professionals are frequent participants. See page 58 for other Stillpoint offerings.
SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, August 14 to Saturday, August 17
WISDOM SHARING With Dr. Serene Jones, Dr. Melanie Harris and Others G190843 three nights Drawing upon the wisdom that was imparted from Gloria Steinem, Alice Walker, Dr. Chung Hyun Kyung, Native American and Native Hispanic elders and participants of the 2014 Wisdom Sharing Event - the conversation will continue with new voices, issues and opportunities. Dr. Melanie Harris (moderator of the first offering), Dr. Serene Jones, president of Columbia Theological Seminary, and others will break open and explore the breadth and depth of the gift of the feminine voice and leadership in our world today.
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Saturday, August 17 to Wednesday, August 21
FROM #ME TOO TO #WE TOO:
Healing Between Women and Men in Community Rev. Cynthia Brix, Will Keepin, Alka Arora & Phil Vivirito G190813 four nights “The future of humanity will be decided not by relations between nations, but by relations between women and men.” – DH Lawrence Are you called to join forces with both sexes to discover new pathways of healing that can take us beyond the pain of the #MeToo movement, and find authentic harmony and peace between women and men? Gender Equity and Reconciliation for over 25 years has created a rare forum that builds trust and compassionate communication through a skillful combination of interactive exercises, contemplative practices, and transformative group process. Highly participatory, this workshop is designed to be an engaging and inspired journey of individual and collective transfor-mation. All are welcome, including professional facilitators, NGO leaders, social justice workers, spiritual or religious leaders, mental health professionals, activists, therapists, teachers, and social change agents. See rate packages online.
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Thursday, August 22 to Sunday, August 25 The Georgia O’Keeffe Immersion: Walking, Writing and Reflection in O’Keeffe’s Footsteps Karen Butts, Margaret Wood G1910831CDS three nights
Spend a few days immersed in the environment that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe: walk the land she loved and painted, reflect upon the quiet beauty and record your observations in a series of writing exercises. This class is held in a restricted area of the ranch, in sight of Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch home, Rancho de los Burros. Your instructor facilitates your experience through an exploration of the land, discussion of O’Keeffe’s life and examination of her writings and paintings. Because of the unique aspects of this immersion, all participants will be based at Casa del Sol. Single Occupancy Private - $1,100
Shared Bath - $910
Double Occupancy Private - $950
Communal Bath - $685
Second Offering: Monday-Thursday, Oct. 28-31 G191025CDS
Sunday, August 25 to Saturday, August 31 Words and Watercolor Pomona Hallenbeck, Carol Merrill G1910841 six nights This watercolor class goes beyond painting and enters the wonder of words with master painter and poet/author. Create a personal meme or metaphor within the synergy of gathered minds, inspired by the presence of beauty. You can enliven pages of a journal with color, design an idea for a t-shirt or poster, illuminate a passage you write in prose or poetry, create a small graphic novel of your personal story, or produce a unique joining of visual and spoken art. You may come away with ideas for a small handmade book. Abundance: Looking Within, Looking Without: Reflecting On and Expressing the Interior and Exterior Landscape Lynda Reeves McIntyre G1910842CDS six nights Art making can be a contemplative practice in observation and execution, a way of fine-tuning the eye, hand, and spirit. This is a celebration of Abundance. Explore inner and outer landscapes through meditation, observation of the nature world and creative expression—primarily drawing and painting. The rhythm of the days will begin with your own meditative practice, morning workshops followed by instruction in drawing/painting. There will be time for hiking (at one’s own level) and opportunities, for reflection and sharing.
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Sunday, September 8 to Friday, September 13
GHOST RANCH MASTERS WEEK Making Magic in the Magic Place September is one of the best and brightest months to visit the Ranch! It is only fitting we offer classes this week by some of our most beloved instructors. They have not only formed and informed students, they have served and sustained Ghost Ranch for decades. They are thrilled to share their deep experiences in their artistic mediums and their knowledge of Ghost Ranch and its environs. Let them mentor you on your journey of learning and exploration in your own artistic expression. Whether your art is manifested on paper or canvas, in clay or on the trails, we are sure you will love the magic we create, individually and in community, this week.
Earth Vessels
In-Depth Study in Pastels
Drawing from Nature
Camilla Trujillo
Diane Arenberg
Helen Byers
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G190922 five nights
G190923 five nights
Connect with the earth, with yourself and with others in this basic handbuilding micaceous pottery class. Whether this is your first pottery course or a “refresher” come ready to learn and get your hands dirty. From pinchpot to coil, learn techniques and methods to create unique pieces. Venture on the land to gather extra slips and pigments for finishing your pieces as well as horse manure for firing.
Join us for a combination of studio and plein air painting during the most beautiful time of year at Ghost Ranch! Spend time on strengthening facets of creating successful artworks through knowledge of value, use of warm and cool color, underpainting techniques, and the creation of hard and soft edges to give a sense of depth and mystery to your paintings.
Join in this course to draw natural subjects in fine detail. Plant or pollinator, feather, stone, or bone—the choice will be yours. Through in-depth demonstrations and individualized instruction, participants are guided in the delights and challenges of drawing from life as well as with magnification and photo reference. Practice techniques on paper using graphite, colored pencil, and/or watercolor to achieve desired effects.
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Sunday, September 8 to Friday, September 13
GHOST RANCH MASTERS WEEK Watercoloring a la Miniature
Writing and Then Some
Painting in O’Keeffe Country
Pomona Hallenbeck
Joan Logghe
Anna Koster
G190924 five nights
G190925 five nights
G190926 five nights
This delightfully advanced workshop is about mobility, painting on the go, when you have limited space, or even time. Working with a 4” x 6” format is fun and interesting, as well as less expensive, speedier, more portable and rather intimate. Come let Pomona share her expertise and delight in this agile way to watercolor.
Join Santa Fe poet laureate emerita for a week of writing poetry and short forms including memoir. Then add the text to the materials of visual art, playing in watercolor, simple book binding and other visual materials. The idea of Deep Play, from poet Diane Ackerman, will be a leading theme. Expect to leave Ghost Ranch with a new batch of work, and a deepened sense of self and others.
Let the landscape that captivated Georgia O’Keeffe inspire you. Lessons focus on composition, line, and shape with special attention to color, including mixing and blending, plus aerial perspective and modeling to depict distance and depth. Field trip included. Bring oil or acrylic paint; demos in acrylic. Learn about O’Keeffe from someone with firsthand knowledge, Anna Koster was O’Keeffe’s weekend companion in 1976 and went on to study her art and life.
Sunday, September 8 to Saturday, September 14 Journeys in the Wilderness: Hiking with the Scriptures Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev, John Hayden G190927CDS six nights Hike in the beautiful regions in and around Ghost Ranch and study journey stories in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures as a means of exploring the metaphor of journey and wilderness in our own lives. You must be able to hike four to six miles over rugged, moderately steep terrain at elevations 6,500-11,000 feet. We conclude our week by participating in the Jewish rituals for welcoming the Sabbath and a short teaching on the beauty of Sabbath time. This course is based at Ghost Ranch’s Retreat House, Casa del Sol.
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Thursday, September 19 to Sunday, Sept. 22
FALL WEEKEND FEST Accoustic Guitar Camp
Men and Spirituality
Gregg Daigle
Clay Boykin
G190931 three nights
G190933 three nights
Learn and develop the basics of folk, country and blues guitar. Explore playing and singing at the same time. Learn to pick a guitar break. Polish a song to performance level. Be part of a fun group in this performancebased workshop. Bring a guitar with steel or nylon strings.
What is in a man’s heart? As a man, you are possibly the only person who truly knows, and you may feel isolated without answers to the ageold questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Gather with other men in a safe contemplative setting to experience the true power of conscious vulnerability, and the healing alchemy of deeply connecting with other men seeking answers along their spiritual path. Then learn how to take your experience home if you wish and extend the conversation to engage like-minded men.
A New Day: Be Well, Healthy and Content Debra Hepler G190932 three nights Learn simple ways to improve your well-being, no matter your age or current activity level. We’ll learn and practice easy lifestyle changes during your weekend at the ranch with ways to incorporate them into your daily routines at home and work. No judgement, no deprivation, just great ways to feel and live better! • • • • • •
Eat healthier without dieting De-stress Have more energy Be more fit Make more time for your faith and spiritual practices Explore life or career purpose
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Sunday, September 29 to Saturday, October 5 Fall Colors Galore Kent Bowser, John Hayden G190934 six nights Search out and capture images in brilliant splashes of color along the canyon floors and mountain tops that herald the advent of fall. Drive and hike to exquisite locations and experience the best of northern New Mexico’s autumn color. The course will highlight digital photography and concentrate on developing and improving each photographer’s skill and experience. All levels of photographic experience are welcomed. Bring the camera and gear you wish to use and a personal laptop/tablet with image editing programs pre-loaded. We encourage group sharing and input, yet respect and build on individual expression. Participants should be able to walk 3 to 5 miles over uneven terrain at elevations of 6-11K feet. Early, late and all-day sessions are to be expected.
Tuesday Saturday, October 8-12
Chacoan World Excursion Dr. Martha Yates
G191024 four nights
Double Occupancy: $1,275; Single Occupancy: $1,525 Includes lodging for four nights at Ghost Ranch historic cottages or scheduled venue, all meals except for one meal while on the road, tour fees, program and excursion transportation. Immerse yourself in the Chaco phenomenon, its mysteries, its ancient astronomical observatories, the Great Kivas of Aztec and Casa Rinconada, the Great Houses of Pueblo Bonito and Kin Kletso. The adventure begins with a day of of introductions at Ghost Ranch. Extend your stay for the full week - rates listed online.
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FALL WRITING & ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, October 6 to Saturday, October 12 Fire It Up! Art Welding Connie Burkhart, Tom Nichols G191021 See page 28 for full description. Introduction to Silver and Stone Jamie Halpern G191022 six nights The only thing better than wearing beautiful silver jewelry is to make it yourself. Learn the basics of silversmithing and experience the colors of a Ghost Ranch autumn. Hands-on work in design, sawing, soldering, stonesetting and finishing is included. Guest instructors possible. All levels welcome. Introduction to Chimayó Weaving Lisa Trujillo G191023 six nights This large-loom weaving workshop is first an intro to the fundamental techniques of shuttle and tapestry weaving, necessities in the Chimayó style. Learn the concepts underlying the logic of classic and unique Chimayó designing. The Zen of Photography Sandra Kaplan G1910216 six nights Join this foundation class to learn the basics of photography and how to MAKE a photograph, not just TAKE one. Through meditation and silencing the mind, learn to become one with the camera and your surroundings. Learn to “read” light, learn to really see and not just look at the light. Bring your camera, take it off the automatic setting and have a ton of fun.
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FALL WRITING & ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, October 6 to Saturday, October 12 Plein Air for the Colorist Painter Michelle Chrisman G1910217 six nights Based on principles of the French Impressionists who first took their studios outdoors to paint en plein air, this course covers the simplification of shapes, correct color values, light/shadow patterns, and well designed composition. Our outdoors will be in the places O’Keeffe painted, so be guided by her words “A Painting is good if it is good in the abstract sense.” Expect demos, individual instruction, and group critiques as well as an end-of-week art show. Still-Life Drawing in the Museums Helen Byers G19102118 Join an inspiring week of still-life drawing. Our subjects, borrowed from the special collections of the Ghost Ranch museums, will have local themes: Native American artifacts, Rio Grande Hispanic folk art, sun-bleached bones, and more. How will they speak to you? Instruction in drawing media, including charcoal
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and Conte crayon on toned paper, emphasizes technique and composition. Expect helpful demos, individualized instruction, and constructive group critiques. All levels welcome. DNA of Clay Week 1: Discovering Your Clay Art Antecedents and Future Possibilities Joe Bova G191027 six nights Elevate your creative abilities in clay art whatever your current level, discover potentials you may not be aware of. Individual tutorials, demonstrations, and discussions form the basis and lead to work with cone 6 stoneware. Study sculptural form, surface embellishment and decoration. Learn hand-building, wheelthrowing, and combined techniques. Beginners are welcome. Week 1 can be taken as a stand-alone workshop. Pre-requisite for Week 2 is Week 1. The bridge night is included for those who take both weeks.
FALL WRITING FESTIVAL Sunday, October 6 to Saturday, October 12 Since 1997, the Ghost Ranch Fall Writing Festival has encouraged the exchange of ideas and talent among writers of all levels. Individual workshops are offered in the morning with afternoons for reflecting, creating, or participating in panels, discussions or craft lectures. In the evenings, participants from all the courses are welcomed to readings by instructors with questions and conversation following.
Flash Fiction & the Prose Poem: Brief, Bold, and Breaking the Rules Anita Skeen G191028 six nights What, exactly, is the “flash” in flash fiction, and how can a piece of writing be both prose and poetry? Answer these questions and set pens to paper to create flash fiction and prose poems of our own. Read and discuss examples of both sub-genres, comparing them to their parent genres, the short story and the poem, learning how less can often be more and how language can be lyrical, informative, and surprising all at the same time. Assignments will be given at the end of each class session with opportunities to share work the following day. Writers of all skill levels welcome.
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Opening the Doors of the Poem Mark Doty G191029 six nights In the great poem “Boardwalk,” poet Herbert Morris remembers a childhood gift, a Chinese puzzle box. Slide a part of the box open to reveal a second puzzle box inside. This object is a metaphor for the way poets work. An image strikes you, a line floats into your head – working with these reveals more and more. Often poets stop writing before reaching the heart of the second puzzle. Write each day and explore undiscovered possibilities. Depart with a sheaf of new poems and tools you can use when you’re stuck and need to go a little deeper.
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Sunday, October 6 to Saturday, October 12 Postcard Poems, Valentines, and Other Letters to the World Jane Taylor G1910210 six nights Focus on writing the short poem, the long letter, and the literary love note. Working from Ted Kooser’s book of poems called Valentines, Charles Wright’s Sestets, and Kooser/Harrison’s letter poems called Braided Creek we will write our best lyric poems to be stamped and sent out into the world. Join in a week of writing exercises, compassionate sharing and fun explorations into contemporary poetry. Beauty in Brevity: The Art of the Short Essay Colleen Anderson G1910211 six nights A well-crafted short essay is intimate, heartfelt and moving. It combines the narrative flow of fiction, the concise quality of lyric poetry and the emotional power of song. Explore a few of the many inspirations for short essays from childhood memories to pet peeves to passionate beliefs. Hear essays from some masters of the art, gather ideas by using writing prompts, shape free writing into essays, read aloud and revise rough drafts until they are polished jewels. Once Upon a Time: Where Fairy Tales May Lead Us Cindy Hunter G1910213 six nights In addition to reading traditional fairy tales, read contemporary re-tellings of old tales, and consider the role of fairy tales in different genres, from poetry to the list essay. Ponder what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale, and why we need, as Tolkien said, “to hold communion with other living things. ” The class will help you consider how you can use fairy tales as prompts for your writing. Learn how to make your own handmade book with text generated during the week.
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FALL WRITING & ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, October 6 to Saturday, October 12 Into the Country of Memory
Diving Deep: The Art of Memoir
Catherine Watson, Jane O’Reilly
Beverly Donofrio
G1910214 six nights All journeys take us into foreign territory, whether out in the geographic world or within our own hearts, and the route is inevitably paved with insights and personal stories. This one-week workshop offers a supportive, emotionally safe setting for you to experiment with this nonfiction form. It will help you develop and sharpen essential narrative skills, including a trustworthy voice, a keen eye for details, greater empathy for human differences, a heightened awareness of reader’s needs and, above all, the willingness to share personal insights and emotions. That means putting your heart and soul on the page.
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G1910215 six nights Discover the life-changing potential of memoir writing. Dive deeper into your heart and your past, to mine your own life for the stories that need telling. Telling your story can be profound and transformative. In a supportive environment, learn to write lively scenes, develop voice and smooth transitions, creating dialogue that rings with authenticity. Use techniques that invite the reader to experience vicariously what you lived. When we take the time to write about our lives, we see, as Gerard Manley Hopkins put it so eloquently, “The deep down of things.”
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FALL WRITING & ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, October 13 to Saturday, October 19 Ancient Sites, Ancient Waters Dr. Martha Yates G191034 six nights Adventure to ancient pueblos along the Rio Chama and to petroglyph sites along the Rio Grande. Hike into a spectacular 13th century Puebloan settlement high on a mesa overlooking La Jolla and Abiquiu Lake. Visit Posi-Owinge Pueblo, where people of the 1,300 and 1,400s used the nearby hot springs of Ojo Caliente, where we will soak. Two hikes are strenuous; others are easy to moderate. Occasional evening gatherings. Autumnal Color and Light in Northern New Mexico Kent Bowser, Jenny Gorman G191031 six nights Experience the transforming beauty of autumn in the Piedre Lumbre valley with your eyes and your digital camera. We will travel to different locations to find brilliant colors and inspirational light. Prepare to hike canyons and ridges in pursuit of breathtaking photos. DNA of Clay Week 2: Discovering Your Clay Art Antecendents and Future Possibilites Joe Bova G191032 six nights See page 52 for full description. Week 1 can be taken as a stand-along workshop. Pre-requisite for Week 2 is Week 1. Bridge night is included for those who take both weeks. Fire It Up! Art Welding
Hiking, Writing & Yoga for Women
Connie Burkhart, Tom Nichols
Dona Bolding, Susan Weber,
G191033 six nights
Joan Logghe
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Monday, October 28 to Thursday, October 31 The Georgia O’Keeffe Immersion: Walking, Writing and Reflection in O’Keeffe’s Footsteps Karen Butts, Margaret Wood G191025CDS three nights See page 46 for full description.
Sunday, November 3 to Friday, November 8 Black and White Photography and Time (Archaeology) Kent Bowser, Cheryl Muceus G191111 five nights Visit archaeological sites on and near Ghost Ranch with a photographer and archaeologist that have taught together at Ghost Ranch since 1991. Learn to record and photograph sites using Single Lens Reflex cameras, black and white film and then process and print in the ranch’s darkroom. Rock art, tipi rings, ancestral Puebloan structures and historic Spanish sites will be discussed, explored and photographed.
Healing Grief Around the Sacred Wheel Cheryl Downey G191112 five nights The Sacred Wheel is an ancient wisdom tool for deepening awareness and healing painful energetic blocks that keep us from life’s spirit-filled beauty and power. This week-long course will guide and illuminate participants through the Wheel’s four directions with reflections, guided meditations, sacred art, and personal time on the land to experience the ancient grief-healing wisdom of the earth. The week ends in our hearts with the profound Heartbeat of Gratitude celebration!
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STILLPOINT AT GHOST RANCH Spiritual Direction Training Program See GhostRanch.org for details coming soon.
Thursday-Sunday, October 31-November 3 A Seasoned Call A Retreat for Spiritual Companions and Soul Care Workers
Monday-Monday, November 11-18 The Art of Spiritual Direction
Friday - Sunday November 8-10 Heartbeat of Gratitude Merrick Tate G191123 Private Bath: $395; Shared Bath: $325; Communal Bath: $250 This weekend of gratitude highlights a Southern Plains-style gourd dance. The social dance began as a warrior’s dance, and originated from the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. Gourd dances have become intertribal dances and celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and to remember those who have journeyed on to the spirit world, as well as to send off war veterans to the front line and for their safe return home. Teaching begins Friday with a talking circle to introduce the history, process, and etiquette for the ceremony. The dance itself unfolds across Saturday afternoon and evening. Saturday afternoon participation is by donation only. See special dress code on the website.
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Sunday-Friday November 10-15 Living on the Hinge of History with Defiant Hope: Engaging the Climate Crisis Rev Jim Antal G191121 five nights None of us chose to be born into the greatest moral crisis humanity has ever faced, but here we are. Drawing from the most up to date scientific and moral analysis, we will examine the profound ways a few generations of humans have reaped immeasurable profits by devastating God’s great gift of creation as they built the modern world. How has the preservation of God’s creation been reduced to an ideological debate and why has climate denial persisted? What makes our current state of affairs a the ological emergency? How are we to understand that God has provided us with everything we need?
Monday-Saturday December 23 - 28 Rio Grande Pueblo Winter Solstice Feasts & Dances Martha Yates
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Winter Solstice in the seasonal cycle is the time for the seeds to rest, when the shortest days pass into the longer, when thanks are given for the change of dark into light. It is a revered time for the Rio Grande Pueblos. See the winter dances of the Pueblos. Among the possibilities are the Buffalo dance at Jemez Pueblo, the Deer Dance at Taos Pueblo, Comanche Dance at Tesuque Pueblo and the Turtle Dance at Ohkay-Owingeh Pueblo.
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ABOUT YOUR STAY and More Information Registration Fees & Payment Payment is due when you register with an option to pay a 50% deposit with the remainder due within 30 days of the workshop start date. Please contact the Registrar’s Office to make other arrangements, if needed. 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 Our dining hall offers three meals a day, served cafeteria-style, with both indoor and outdoor seating: hot breakfasts, fresh lunches with homemade soups, and hearty dinners. Vegetarian options are always available. A salad bar is featured at lunch and dinner every day. Please contact our Registrar’s Office to discuss special needs. The dining hall opens at 7:00 a.m. for coffee and tea; meal times are as follows: • 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. In the unlikely event this occurs, 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.
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, night stand, 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 night stand 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. Five bedrooms share three bathrooms; two rooms have their 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.
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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 six or eight people and are ideal for families. 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,
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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. Full RV hookup sites include water and a dump station at the site, and 30- and/or 50-amp electric hookups. There are only a small number of full hookup sites, available on a first come, first served basis. 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 meeting rooms and Dining Hall where meal tickets are available for purchase. No pets are allowed in the campground (except approved assistance animals).
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 you don’t think you will arrive by 6:00 p.m., please consider eating dinner in Española • 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 and some airlines fly directly into the 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.
GET TO SANTA FE
• Sandia Shuttle Service • Roadrunner Shuttle Service • Rail Runner (commuter train)
Visit our web link for details: ghostranch.org/visit/getting-here-transportation
SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM SANTA FE TO GHOST RANCH
Pick-up & drop-off location: Santa Fe Sage Inn Transportation is offered to Ghost Ranch guests who are registered for a Ghost Ranch retreat. Shuttle service is provided only on the day of arrival, the first afternoon of the program week and on the day of departure, the last day of the program. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Santa Fe Sage Inn, a 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 a stay in Santa Fe on the way to or from the Ranch. Call 505.982.5952 for reservations. Ask for the “Ghost Ranch” rate.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Rates: $25 one-way; $50 round-trip Reservations are required.
June 3 - August 3, 2019 October 7-13 and October 14-19 (Sunday-Friday)
Sunday Pick up at Santa Fe Sage Inn to Ghost Ranch • 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. All Other Program Weeks
Pick up at Santa Fe Sage Inn to Ghost Ranch • 2:00 p.m. Arrival Day Depart Ghost Ranch for Santa Fe Sage Inn • 10:00 a.m. Departure Day Additional shuttles may be added.
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HELPFUL INFO HEALTH: Located in the high desert at an altitude of 6,500 feet, Ghost Ranch is far from medical facilities. The nearest hospital is 35 miles away. The Ranch provides only basic first- aid services. The Abiquiu Clinic is 15 miles away with limited hours and services. Expect 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.
PET POLICY:
WEATHER: The high desert altitude (6,500
• 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)
feet) can produce extremely variable weather. Winter and spring temperatures can range from below zero at night to highs of 70° at midday; be prepared for rain and/or snow.
WHAT TO BRING: To make your stay more comfortable please pack the following: comfortable clothes you can layer • sturdy walking shoes • rain gear • water bottle • hat flashlight • sun block • toiletries • hair dryer bathrobe • medications credit card for telephone calls and cash for purchases 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 a credit card.
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 rooms 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 share any special needs when registering.
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No pets are allowed in Ghost Ranch lodging facilities, except assistance animals with prior notification to the Registrar’s Office. Pets are allowed in the campgrounds’ RV sites.
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PHOTO CREDITS Ghost Ranch archives cover (Jesse Fisher) 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 37-39, 41, 45, 49, 52-55 Tracy Carlson, 4, 56: Carrie Imai, 17; Larry Hastings, 16, 20, 49; Katharine Kimball, 12, 15, 16, ; Linda Seebantz, 16; Ruth Sandaval, 18 (wordart); Barbara Zarakov, 26; TAM photocontest, 34; Laura deLind, 40; Matt Syrdal, 42; Georgia O’Keeffe Hitching a Ride to Abiquiu with Maurice Grosser, 1944. Photograph by Maria Chabot. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Gift of The Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation (RC.2001.002.140e). © Georgia O’Keeffe; William Helms, 50; Lisa Trujillo, 51; Kent Bowser, 57; Matt Dzierbun; 65: Georgia O’Keeffe, circa 1920-22 by Alfred Stieglitz Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Gift of The Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation (RC.2003.001.006) © Georgia O’Keeffe. Instructor photos and their art and bookcovers courtesy of the instructors.
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A SEASONED CALL A RETREAT FOR SPIRITUAL COMPANIONS & SOUL CARE WORKERS Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov 3, 2019
ART OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Spiritual Direction Certification Program 2-year program / (4) 7-night sessions at Ghost Ranch New Cohort begins Nov. 11-18, 2019
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GHOST RANCH EXCLUSIVES! You can only buy this poster from Ghost Ranch! In 1976, Georgia O’Keeffe gave permission to the National Ghost Ranch Foundation to sell these reproduction prints, with the proceeds to benefit Ghost Ranch. In 1940, the year this painting was made, O’Keeffe purchased a house on eight acres at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. The backyard faced seven-hundred-foot-high striated cliffs, pictured here in their true colors of red and yellow. $75
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WELCOMING TO ALL GHOST RANCH is a unique combination of natural beauty, paleontology, archaeology, history, geology and art. It is not just the values of each of these separate aspects of Ghost Ranch, but rather the synergy of its beauty, its scientific value, its cultural and historical traditions and its spirituality that make it like no other place in the world.