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Our mission is to enrich lives. Our vision is that all might experience God through discovery and transformation.
WELCOME TO GHOST RANCH Warm days and summer rains bring the lush colors of high
desert flowers that flourish, then turn to autumn golds. As sum-
mer melds into fall in northern New Mexico, the Ghost Ranch landscape is warm and vibrant. Summer and fall are important times to slow down, connect with the power of nature and the rhythm of rest in your life. Immerse yourself in the community of vast, safe space where you can nourish your body, mind and soul. If it’s adventure you are craving, Ghost Ranch’s 21,000 acres lend themselves to hiking and horseback riding. If it’s renewal you’re in need of, we offer massage and meditation in the luminous air of this peaceful high desert retreat center, and many ways to learn and engage with life. Add an extra day to absorb the expansive energy of the Ranch.
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IMAGINE YOU ARE HERE
ABOUT YOUR STAY & LODGING TYPES
8 WORKSHOP INDEX
11 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
16 SERVICE CORPS & YOUTH ACTIVITIES
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SPIRITUALITY AT GHOST RANCH & MUSEUM SERIES
20 WORKSHOPS & RETREATS
22 MORE INFORMATION - TRAVEL, LODGING, HELPFUL INFO
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“We do see a loyalty, often intense, of people who come to Ghost Ranch year after year because they are finding something of meaning and significance—something to do with faith, and life experience, something to do with relationships to other people.” —James W. Hall, Director of Ghost Ranch 1961-1987 written May 1, 1979
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ABOUT YOUR STAY & LODGING CHOICES
8 SOMETHING NEW Begin on Sunday, End on Saturday Starting in June of 2016, the arrival day for most weeklong retreats shifts from Monday to Sunday. The number of nights remains the same (6 nights) with retreats ending on Saturday morning instead of Sunday morning. Exceptions are noted. First and last dates noted are travel days. Arrival Day = Sunday afternoon, 3:00 p.m. check-in Departure Day = Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. checkout This shift is in response to program guest feedback indicating a wish for more time to explore the Ranch and the northern New Mexico area. Sunday—Arrive and get settled. Take time to unpack, breathe and get a good night’s rest. Monday—Your Retreat Begins Opening Orientation after breakfast, followed by your retreat start. Friday—Closing Art Shows and performances will now occur on Friday evenings. Saturday Morning—Departure The Ranch will offer a special Closing Worship on Saturday morning and will also maintain a Sunday Worship offering in major weeks. Or Stay Another Day—book an extra night for time to experience the Ranch.
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A Sample Day 7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Morning Workshop Session or R&R activity Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-5:00 p.m. Soak up the Ghost Ranch landscape, walk the labyrinth, visit the library or museums, etc. Explore! See page 16 for optional activities. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Most workshops offer evening sessions—especially during weekend workshops—or Free Time
SIMPLE LODGING Ghost Ranch offers rustic lodging accommodations reflective of its origins as a working ranch. Guest lodging is free from phones, televisions, internet and alarm clocks. Rooms are basic, no frills, clean and comfortable. All units provide breathtaking vistas of colorful
sandstone cliffs, cottonwoods and distant mountains. All lodging options are within walking distance of classroom buildings, the Dining Hall, Library and other structures via non-paved roads. Expect loose gravel and uneven terrain.
ALL INCLUSIVE Rates Fees are based on your lodging choice and include workshop tuition and materials, double-occupancy lodging and meals from dinner on arrival date through breakfast on departure date, unless otherwise noted. Rates are based on double occupancy, but for additional friends or family groups willing to share a room beyond double occupancy, each additional guest pays a reduced rate.
LODGING CHOICES
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CAMPGROUND W/COMMUNAL BATH Tent sites; upgrade to site w/electricity or RV hookups Does not include meals. Available mid-May through mid-October.
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COMMUTER RATES We welcome participants who choose to stay off-site and commute to the Ranch for their workshop. Commuter Rate is 50% of the Private Bath rate and includes workshop tuition, materials fees, lunch and dinner. Rio Arriba County residents receive an additional 5% off the Commuter Rate.
Single occupancy lodging is an additional $50 per night. Availability is limited and is not available during peak weeks.
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REST & RECREATION
YOU CHOOSE Everyone needs rest and recreation to restore balance in their lives. Ghost Ranch is just the setting. Choose as many or as few offerings as you desire to find the mix of rest and fun that works best for you. Note: The activities listed are a sampling of possible opportunities for R&R guests. Activities vary by week, depending on staffing and seasonal availability. 6-night Week Rates: All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,095 Shared Bath: $855 Communal Bath: $765 Camping: $375 (no meals)
You will receive information about the options for your R&R week prior to your arrival. Options may include: • Guided hikes and outdoor adventures • Wellness/yoga offerings • Choice of an O’Keeffe Landscape, Archaeology, Paleontology, Movie Sites or Ghost Ranch History Tour • Open Art Studio • Access to the Ghost Ranch Archaeology and Paleontology Museums, Library, hiking trails, pool, labyrinth and more
OPEN STUDIO & WELLNESS
Open Studio
Wellness Team
June 19-August 10
June 12-August 10
Coordinators: Juliana Crownover, Robin Keck
Coordinators: Sharon Edwards, Susan Weber
An Open Art Studio space is available to guests of all ages during the afternoon (typical non-class hours). In Open Art Studio you may: • Paint and draw (using pastels), stone carve and explore other mediums • See demos about different techniques and mediums
To enhance your overall health and well-being, the Wellness Team offers some of the following: • Yoga offerings • Contemplative prayer •C onversations on different health and spirituality topics • Guided hikes
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Alternative Holidays Labor Day Enchanted Southwest with Rumelia........................................ 62 5th Annual Heartbeat of Gratitude: An Alternative Thanksgiving................ 78 Advent: Watching, Waiting & Wonder ................................................... 80 Rio Grande Winter Solstice Feasts & Dances........................................ 80
Archaeology,
Fanatical Glass Fusers................... 48 Clouds of Dust: In 2D & 3D (stone carving & painting)....................... 49 The Art of Papermaking & Lanterns .. ................................................... 50 The Art of Making Children’s Books... . ................................................... 51 Acting the Ten Minute Play............. 52 Collage & Assemblage.................. 53 Art & Nature................................ 57
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Creating Beauty in the Kiln with Fused Glass........................................... 68
Paleontology
Sacred Tibetan Art Intensive........... 76
Chacoan World Excursion....... 22, 64
Calligraphy
Can You Dig It? Archaeology, Week One... 43, Week Two4������������������� 47 Four Corners Ancestral Puebloan Excursion Road Trip....................... 59 Paleontology at Ghost Ranch ... 55, 68 Ancient Sites, Ancient Waters......... 71 Geology of the Southwest.............. 71 Archaeological Surveying at Ghost Ranch, Week 1 & 2....................... 77
Art Mosaic Reflections!........................ 40 Fused Glass is Hot!........................ 41 Stone Carving with Hand Tools....... 41 Creativity for Emotional Resilience.... 42 Mosaics in the Round.................... 45
Pointed Pen Calligraphy: Traditional to Modern.................................... 26 The Versatility of the Versal............ 26 Finding the Sweet Spot: Inspiration Meets Design................................ 26 Landscape, Language & Letters: Landscape as Inspiration in Lettering Design.......................................... 26
Jewelry Beginning Silversmithing.... 39, 48, 76 Stone, Shell & Silver...................... 44 Contemporary Southwest Jewelry: Intermediate Silversmithing............ 54
Metal Arts
Stained Glass Illuminations............ 45
Fire It Up! Metal Sculpture.. 39, 44, 48
Celtic Art: Exploring Pattern in MultiMedia.......................................... 45
Painting, Drawing &
Rock of Ages: The Art of Stone Carving........................................ 45 Seeing Nature Through Art........... 46 Designing Stained Glass with Fused & Torch Glass Elements..................... 48 Meditation, Mandalas & More....... 48
Sketching Women’s Mentoring Pastel Workshop. ............................................. 23, 67 Travel Watercolor Sketching in Northern New Mexico................... 23 Botanical Drawing in Color Pencil: Plants of the High Desert................ 24
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Painting, Drawing & Sketching - continued Expressive Mixed Media Painting... 24
Abstraction & Cold Wax Techniques... ................................................... 70
Writing & Then Some: Memoir, Poetry & Mixed Media............................. 25
Location Watercolor in Abiquiu and Northern New Mexico................... 74
Lessons from Georgia O’Keeffe’s Art, Life, Landscape............................. 27
Plein Air Artist Mentoring............... 74
Watercolor! Big & Bold.................. 27 Watercolor Plants of the High Desert... ................................................... 27 Paint the Painted Desert in Pastels... 46 Basics of Watercolor: Where to Begin? ................................................... 40
Painting from Within..................... 74
Photography Photographic Adventures............... 24 See More, Be More: Photography is About Seeing................................ 46
The Art of Pastels.......................... 40
Low Tech Photography: Photograms, Pinholes & Plastic Cameras............ 54
Drawing as Meditation: Sharpening the Eye to See............................... 40
Slowing it Down: Photography as Contemplative Practice................... 65
Paint the Painted Desert in Oils....... 41 Watercolor, Ghost Ranch & You..... 44
Camera + Heart: The Power of Photography...................................... 67
Drawing the Contemplative Landscape. ................................................... 44
Light & Light: The Spiritual Practice of Photography................................. 71
Get Big! Large Paintings Acrylics.... 49
Shoot the Ranch with Black & White Film.............................................. 76
Stillness in Acrylics: Traditional Naturmort.................................... 49 Clouds of Dust: In 2D & 3D (stone carving & painting)....................... 49 Poetry & Painting.......................... 50 Mapmaking: The Art of the Personal Atlas............................................ 52 Abstract Painting........................... 52 Cutting Class: An Introduction to the Linocut......................................... 53 Watercolor Miniatures & Ghost Ranch. ................................................... 54
Pottery Raku, Thinking Small..................... 41 Thinking Celtic in Clay................... 46 Clay is Infinite, We Can Do Anything .................................................. 49
TEXTILE ARTS Tuffets, Bags & UFOs (UnFinished Objects)....................................... 41 Weave & Wander......................... 41 “Sew Happy” Service Corps... ...... 47
Painting Sampler: Real Art for Non-Artists................................... 54
Quilting: Easy as 1, 2, 3................ 50
Art & Nature................................ 57
Handwork as Prayer: Sewing & the Contemplative Traditions................ 64
Location Landscape with Watercolor... ................................................... 58 Mentoring with Pomona Hallenbeck.... ................................................... 58 Watercolor Design: Run it through Your Own Soul..................................... 67 Plein Air Basics & Beyond .......... 68 Watercolor Wonder: First Steps...... 70
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Off Loom Weaving & Handwork.... 70
EDUCATORS Re-Connect, Re-Vision, Re-Store: A Retreat for Educators...................23 Seeing Nature Through Art........... 46 The Art of Making Children’s Books... . ................................................... 51
Environment Earth-Honoring Faith: Climate Justice... .................................................... 28
Rising Strong: Cultivating a Daring Spirit...................................... 30, 64 Alive & Well: Strong & Gentle Yoga for Everyone...................................... 66
Family
Open the Heart, Still the Mind........ 68
Family Week Overview..............31-33
Writing for Healing....................... 73
Stone Carving with Hand Tools....... 32
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Fantasy Birdhouses........................ 32 Dinosaurs, Fossils & Fun................ 32 Foundations in Clay for Families..... 32 Outdoor Adventures...................... 33 Drum Beat, Heart Beat................... 33 A Healthy You Makes a Healthy Family ................................................... 33
The Desert Fathers, Men’s Spirituality & Shadow Work.............................. 64
Music & Performance Ghost Ranch Chorale: Peace at Last.... ................................................... 42 Celtic Jam..................................... 47
It’s a Wild Ride!............................ 33
Gospel Music Alive!...................... 51
Paint the Painted Desert in Pastels... 33
Acting the Ten Minute Play ......... 52
Georgia O’Keeffe Lessons from Georgia O’Keeffe’s Art, Life, Landscape............................. 27 Georgia O’Keeffe Artist & Writer Immersion ................................... 63 Watercolors in O’Keeffe’s Backyard.... ................................................... 63 Awakening Creativity & Spirit: Inspiration from the Land & Georgia O’Keeffe ................................................... 68 Georgia O’Keeffe Southwest Excursion Road Trip...................................... 77
Health & Yoga Relax & Renew: Restoring Your Life Rhythm......................................... 25 Three Rivers Home........................ 42 Yoga for Well-Being...................... 42 Creativity for Emotional Resilience.... 42 Moving from Within...................... 46 Hiking, Writing & Yoga For Women... ................................................... 50
Glory to God Hymnal Course......... 57 Labor Day Enchanted Southwest with Rumelia........................................ 62 Acoustic Guitar Camp................... 65 The Prayerful Harp .................... 74
Outdoor Adventure Hiking, Writing & Yoga for Women... . ................................................... 50 High Desert Journey...................... 54 Backpacking with the Saints: Nature Wandering as Spiritual Practice..... 59 Colors Galore! Fall Hiking............. 69
Peace & justice Earth-Honoring Faith: Climate Justice.. ................................................... 28 Spiritual Activism: Working with Ancient Wisdom to Create a Better Tomorrow..................................... 56 Refuse To Be Polarized: 2016 Pre-Election Retreat........................ 62
Holding Courage Retreat for Women with Recent Cancer........................ 58
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Rest & Recreation Rest & Recreation Overview............10 Summer Weekend R&R...................38
Service Corps Adult Service Corps Overview ........ 18 Youth Service Corps Overview........ 18 “Sew Happy” Specialty Service Corps............................................47
Religion I & Thou....................................... 35 Conversations with Jesus & Pope Francis......................................... 43 Keeping Body & Soul Together....... 51 Glory to God Hymnal Course......... 57
Spiritual Activism: Working with Ancient Wisdom to Create a Better Tomorrow..................................... 56 Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent.................................. 56 Art & Nature................................ 57 Backpacking with the Saints: Nature Wandering as Spiritual Practice..... 59 The Desert Fathers, Men’s Spirituality & Shadow Work.............................. 64 Handwork as Prayer: Sewing & the Contemplative Traditions................ 64 Slowing it Down: Photography as Contemplative Practice................... 65 Listening to the Desert.................... 66
Contemplative Church................... 64
The Power of Place: Autumn Alchemy. ................................................... 66
Change & Conflict in Your Congregation (Even if You Hate Both)............ 75
From Beginning to End: A Narrative Exploration of the Seasons of Life... 75
Rewilding the Way: Break Free to Follow an Untamed God................ 75
Sacred Space, Sacred Pathway...... 75
Advent: Watching, Waiting & Wonder ................................................... 80
Spiritual direction STILLPOINT The Spiritual Journey..................... 55 The Art of Spiritual Direction.......... 78 A Seasoned Call........................... 79
Spirituality The Gift of Grateful Living: A Healing Path in a Troubled World............... 22 Pilgrimage of Life.......................... 22 Earth-Honoring Faith: Climate Justice ................................................... 28 Devotional Writing: Poems, Meditations & Prayers.............................. 30 Rising Strong: Cultivating a Daring Spirit...................................... 30, 64 Celtic Treasures: Native Wisdom.... 35 Three Rivers Home........................ 42 Nature, Soul & Awakening............ 47 Meditation, Mandalas & More....... 48 Spiritual Memoir........................... 51
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Sacred Tibetan Art Intensive........... 76 Journey Toward Wholeness............ 76 Healing Grief Around the Sacred Wheel.......................................... 77 Spirituality & Neuroscience: Living in Awareness & Gratitude.................. 79
Southwest Travel Watercolor Sketching in Northern New Mexico................... 23 Under Ghost Ranch Skies............... 25 Geology of the Southwest.............. 71 Expansive Skies............................. 77 Rio Grande Winter Solstice Feasts & Dances......................................... 80
Women Only Women’s Mentoring Pastel Workshop. ............................................. 23, 67 Hiking, Writing & Yoga For Women... ................................................... 50 Holding Courage Retreat for Women with Recent Cancer........................ 58 Handwork as Prayer: Sewing & the Contemplative Traditions................ 64
Handwork as Prayer: Sewing & the Contemplative Traditions................ 64 Brave Transitions for Women: Maintaining Composure through Change... ................................................... 63
writing Writing & Then Some: Memoir, Poetry & Mixed Media............................. 25 Devotional Writing: Poems, Meditations & Prayers.............................. 30 Hiking, Writing & Yoga For Women... ................................................... 50 Poetry & Painting.......................... 50 Spiritual Memoir........................... 51 Moved to Speak: Poetry in Dialog with Art........................................ 53 That Place Called Memory: Revisiting & Writing About Childhood........... 53 Writing with Spirit: Meditation & Creative Writing........................... 55 The Power of Place: Autumn Alchemy. ................................................... 66 Poetry Alchemy!............................ 69 Writing Your Story of Loss & Transformation.............................. 69 KISS: Keep It Short & Shapely........ 72 Can You Say “Ekphrastic”? Writing Poems in Response to Art............... 72
H E L P FUL INFO Health: Located in the high desert at an altitude of 6,500 feet, Ghost Ranch is very remote from medical facilities. The nearest hospital is 35 miles away. The Ranch provides only basic first aid services. The Abiquiu Clinic is 15 miles away but has limited hours and services. There is a 5-15 minute walk from most rooms to the Dining Hall, Library, Museums and meeting rooms. We strongly urge people with health challenges to consult with their physician before registering. Remember to bring a sufficient supply of medications for your time here.
When is a Story Not a Story? When it is a Poem?.................................... 72
Persons with Special Needs: Guests with disabilities
Come Join the Circus: An Adventure in Writing........................................ 73
are welcomed at Ghost Ranch. Please contact the Registrar to discuss the type of accommodations you may need. This includes, but is not limited to, wheelchair accessible bedrooms, bathrooms and special diets. A limited number of golf carts are available for use by persons with special needs. Cost per week is noted on the registration form. A valid driver’s license is required and a golf cart policy agreement must be signed. Please call 505.685.1017 or 505.685.1001 for golf cart needs.
Road Stories: Driving the Story Highway............................................. 73 Writing the Body Electric: A Class in Embodied Generative Writing........ 73 Writing for Healing....................... 73
Youth Youth Service Corps...................... 18 Senior High Youth Initiative...... 19, 38 Youth Activities Overview............... 19 Earth-Honoring Faith: Climate Justice.. for Senior High Students................ 27 Youth Week - Bring it On: Be the Being You Were Meant to Be................... 34
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OUR MOST TREASURED ADVENTURES
AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND Trail Rides – GhostRanch.org for rates Ride through the landscape that Georgia O’Keeffe made famous. We have a ride to fit your experience and your adventure level. Reserve your ride early.
Hiking Trails – GhostRanch.org for maps Several trails of varying distances and difficulty levels.
Museums – Anthropology & Paleontology Learn the deep history of this Southwest region, from the Triassic Period to the rock shelter sites of the Gallina and other ancient tribes.
Library Open 24 hours, this quiet, comfortable historic adobe building was once home to the Robert Wood Johnson family (Johnson & Johnson), built for their stays at Ghost Ranch.
Massage Renewal by massage promotes health and wholeness.We feature nationally certified, licensed therapists.
Labyrinth, Karesansui Garden & Medicine Wheel In this place of spirit, take time to be still and listen. Walk the half-mile path of the labyrinth (modeled on the design in Chartres Cathedral) or sit in contemplation at the Karesansui (Zen Garden) or Medicine Water Wheel for prayer, reflection and mindfulness.
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SEASONAL Offered Through Late November Georgia O’Keeffe Landscape Tour Motorbus or Walking Tour the landscape and see actual sites of Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings.
Archaeology of Ghost Ranch Tour A walking tour to an archaeological sites on our 21,000 acre Ranch. Some sites are over 8,000 years old.
Paleontology of Ghost Ranch Tour Drive, then walk to a original quarry site. Step back in time to understand the significance of the little dinosaur Coelophysis and learn about new discoveries.
Movies at Ghost Ranch Tour A look at some of the sites of the many movies filmed at Ghost Ranch.
Ropes Courses & Climbing Wall Enjoy an adventure to encourage teamwork and problem solving or to test your personal limits on our High and Low Ropes Adventure Courses and Climbing Wall.
Archery Come shoot a bullseye at Ghost Ranch!
Kayaking on Abiquiu Lake or Rafting the Rio Chama Enjoy the tranquility and peacefulness of morning on the waterfront. Explore the vivid landscapes of the Rio Chama with our rafting partner. Funyaks are also available.
Private Tours: Available year-round by special arrangement and for an additional fee. Contact Karen Butts at karenb@GhostRanch.org or 505.685.1000, ext. 4120. 877.804.4678
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SERVICE CORPS
Adult Service Corps participants give 25 hours of service per week (about 5 hours a day) to Ghost Ranch in exchange for communal bath or campground lodging and all lunches. To upgrade from dorm-style lodging, pay the difference in lodging fee. Service Corps helps with construction projects, maintenance, landscaping and other activities such as helping in the Library and Dining Hall.
Registration is $165, which includes a Service Corps T-shirt. The cost for all breakfasts and dinners for the week is $135. JUNE 19-25 JUNE 26-JULY 1 (5 DAY WEEK) JULY 10-16 JULY 17-23 JULY 24-30 JULY 31-AUGUST 6
Youth Service Corps Meaningful Mission Work in Northern New Mexico The Youth Service Corps program at Ghost Ranch provides middle school and high school youth groups an opportunity to engage in meaningful service work on and off Ghost Ranch property. Youth work an average of twenty hours during their weeklong stay at Ghost Ranch. Service work extends out into the greater northern New Mexican communities surrounding Ghost Ranch, providing enriching and engaging cultural educational experiences. This program also includes opportunities for groups to participate in team building activities and Outdoor Adventure offerings throughout the week. Contact Sarah Stringer at sarahs@GhostRanch.org or call 505.685.1019. $395 (for youth and adult chaperones) Includes lodging (dorm style), meals, program and activity fees.
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A 10% discount is available for groups of 10 or more.
JULY 17-23
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JUNE 19-25 JULY 10-16 JULY 24-30
CHILDREN & YOUTH ACTIVITIES at GHOST RANCH While adults spend mornings and evenings immersed in a workshop of their choice, youth spend mornings and evenings experiencing all kinds of new activities under the guidance of our trained staff. Some adult workshops have afternoon or all-day schedules; please note these times when registering so as to make arrangements for child care during the periods that have no youth activities.
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FIRST DAY - JUNE 12 LAST DAY - AUGUST 10 FROM 9:00 AM-NOON & 7-8:30 PM
• Youth Activities: Ages 3 to 14 $230 per Child $135 for Campers, no meals
The Family Center is a safe, comfortable place for children under the age of 3 to play and rest. Child care is not provided. Spontaneous co-ops of parents and relatives are often organized.
• For Ages 15-18 • Youth (grades 10-12) must enroll in one of the following: 1. One of our scheduled workshops OR 2. Senior High Youth Initiative
Activity Themes Expressive Arts | The Cultural Gifts of Northern New Mexico Peacemaking | Outdoor Adventures Creating Community Among Diverse Groups | Environmental Stewardship | Spirituality Activities & Discussions | Fun & Games
Rates (for Option 1 or 2): $395 - lodging with family, meals included $225 - camping with family, meals not included See page 38 for weekly themes.
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CASA DEL SOL MONDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 30-JUNE 5
The Gift of Grateful Living: A Healing Path in a Troubled World Carol Ingells ................ 22 SUNDAY–THURSDAY, JUNE 12-16
Pilgrimage of Life Brett Webb Mitchell....... 22 WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 22-26 and SUNDAY–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-17
Rising Strong: Cultivating a Daring Spirit Beth Dunwody........ 30, 64 SUNDAY-SATURDAY JUNE 26-JULY 2
Devotional Writing: Poems, Meditations & Prayers Keven Bellows.............. 30 SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 10-16
Three Rivers Home Karen Kudebeh, Laurelyn Baker.......................... 42
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Located two miles from the main campus, Casa del Sol is a retreat house at Ghost Ranch dedicated to deeper spiritual contemplation. In 2016, many workshops that are conducive to small group work and contemplative space are held at Casa del Sol. These workshops are designated with the sun symbol beside the title throughout the description pages. SUNDAY–SUNDAY, JULY 31-AUGUST 7
SUNDAY–FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18-23
The Spiritual Journey
Contemplative Church
Stillpoint Faculty............ 55
Peter Traben Haas......... 64
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, AUGUST 14-20
MONDAY–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 1
Art & Nature
Writing Your Story of Loss & Transformation
Lynda Reeves McIntyre... 57 SUNDAY–SATURDAY, AUGUST 21-27
Mirabai Starr................ 69 SUNDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13-20
Holding Courage Retreat for Women with Recent Cancer
Stillpoint Spiritual Direction
Pam McMahon............. 58
Stillpoint Faculty............ 78
THURSDAY–SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8-11
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27DECEMBER 3
Georgia O’Keeffe Artist & Writer Immersion Karen Butts, Kate Coleman, Annie O’Brien Gonzales.... .................................. 63
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Advent: Watching, Waiting & Wonder Margaret Guelker ........ 80
GHOST RANCH Museum Series Southwest Excursions & On-Site Dig Fun SUNDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 31-AUGUST 6
Paleontology at Ghost Ranch Alex Downs......................................55 SUNDAY-TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4-13
Four Corners Ancestral Puebloan Excursion Road Trip Museum Faculty................................59 SUNDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2-8
Ancient Sites, Ancient Waters Museum Faculty................................71 SUNDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 5–9 SUNDAY-THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18–22,
Chacoan World Excursion Museum Faculty..........................22, 64 SUNDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 26-JULY 1
Family Week – Dinosaurs, Fossils & Fun Alex Downs......................................32 SUNDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 10-16 SUNDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 17-23
SUNDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25OCTOBER 1
Fall Paleontology at Ghost Ranch Alex Downs .....................................68 SUNDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23-29 AND SUNDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30NOVEMBER 5
Archaeological Surveying at Ghost Ranch, Weeks 1 & 2 Museum Faculty................................77 FRIDAY-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23-28
Can You Dig It? Archaeology, Weeks 1 & 2 Museum Faculty ................................................43, 47
Rio Grande Winter Solstice Feasts & Dances Dr. Martha Yates...............................80
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SUNDAY–THURSDAY, JUNE 5-9
SUNDAY–THURSDAY JUNE 12-16
The Gift of Grateful Living: A Healing Path in a Troubled World
Chacoan World Excursion
Pilgrimage of Life
Museum Faculty
Brett Webb-Mitchell
G1 6 S W 6 1 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy Private Bath: $950 Shared Bath: $850 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,200
G 16C D S621 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy Private Bath: $890 Shared Bath: $730 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $995
Immerse yourself in the mysteries of Chaco Canyon, its ancient astronomical observatories, the Great Kivas of Aztec and Casa Rinconada, the Great Houses of Pueblo Bonito and Kin Kletso and much more. The schedule begins with a day of introductory lectures at Ghost Ranch and the opportunity to explore the Ranch in the afternoon. Then, two days on the road, one day to the ancient observatory of Chimney Rock and Aztec Great House and the next day to Chaco Canyon, with the final night at Ghost Ranch for discussion of the week and closure.
Pilgrimage of Life is for us “modern folks” to rediscover the incredible benefits found in the ancient art and practice of Christian pilgrimage. We will start our time together sharing tales of our storied journey of life. Following this will be an exploration of the characteristics of life as a pilgrimage, focusing on the importance of hospitality, character, the land, strangers, companionship, prayer and contemplation, music and art and the rituals of pilgrimage. A day trip to nearby Santuario de Chimayo is part of the retreat.
Carol Ingells G 16CDS55 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,495
In today’s often troubling world, we can learn to live from a stance of gratitude that results in expanded sensitivity and awareness, more creative energy and heightened compassion. Spend a week in this peaceful space exploring grateful living. Share your story and hear others, celebrate in prayerful ritual and embrace both silence and community.
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SUNDAY–THURSDAY, JUNE 12-16 Re-Connect, Re-Vision, Re-Store: A Retreat for Educators Sheryl Chard G 16ED6 2 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $725 Shared Bath: $595 Communal Bath: $545 Camping: $455 (no meals)
Educators give. They give of themselves intellectually and emotionally, from early morning to late evening, often with little time for professional reflection or personal rejuvenation. This retreat is an invitation to fill up the tank. Please join us for a vibrant, restorative gathering of educators with a focus on collective inquiry and reflection, individual rejuvenation and reconnection with the larger purposes of our work as educators. This retreat is open to all educators: pre-K through university level; in the classroom or administration; from public, charter or independent schools; working in traditional school settings or educational non-profits.
Group sessions and one-on-one time make this a fun and rich experience for all. All levels are welcome.
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JUNE 12-18 Rest & Recreation G1 6 R &R 6 3 1
See page 10 for details. Youth Activities
Travel Watercolor Sketching in Northern New Mexico
G1 6 YA 6 3 1
See page 19 for details. Youth Service Corps
Deborah Rubin
G1 6 Y S 6 3 1
G 16A 623 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,400 Shared Bath: $1,160 Communal Bath: $1,070 Camping: $680 (no meals)
See page 18 for details.
Women’s Mentoring Pastel Workshop Jan Myers G1 6 A 6 2 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,370 Shared Bath: $1,130 Communal Bath: $1,040 Camping: $650 (no meals)
The gorgeous scenery at the Ranch has been a continued source of inspiration for Jan Myers since 1984. Join us as Jan shares her knowledge of nifty places to paint and her years of experience in pastels.
Capture travel memories by watercolor journaling and sketching. Learn to create quick watercolors with pen and paint. Add narrative, description and thoughts to have keepsakes of events and experiences in book or journal format. All levels of experience. There is both indoor and outdoor painting.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JUNE 12-18 Botanical Drawing in Color Pencil: Plants of the High Desert Helen Byers G 16A6 2 4 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Practice close observation and drawing for accuracy, using a technique that combines color pencil and watercolor pencil. Instruction will cover working in layers and burnishing to achieve desired effects of texture, value and color. Demos, personalized attention, constructive group critiques and field excursions included. All levels welcome.
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Expressive Mixed Media Painting
Photographic Adventures
Annie O’Brien Gonzales
John Hayden, Kent Bowser
G1 6 A 6 2 5 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,410 Shared Bath: $1,170 Communal Bath: $1,080 Camping: $690 (no meals)
G 16A 626 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,495 Shared Bath: $1,255 Communal Bath: $1,165 Camping: $775 (no meals)
Let go and embrace your expressive style painting landscape, still life and floral subject matter. Learn to paint with vibrant color and create innovative compositions inspired by the beauty of Ghost Ranch. Artists at any level (even beginners!) will learn innovative acrylic/mixed media techniques in a relaxed studio setting.
Explore and experience the natural beauty and culture of seldom-seen places of northern New Mexico and beyond, a true Ghost Ranch adventure. For photographers of all levels who want to try their skills in a friendly environment. Walk (hike) three or more miles over uneven terrain at elevations ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 feet. Expect irregular hours, including early morning and/or late evening. Some excursions involve riding in a Ghost Ranch van for periods of an hour or more.
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Relax & Renew: Restoring Your Life Rhythm Susan Weber G 16H6 2 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,400 Shared Bath: $1,160 Communal Bath: $1,070 Camping: $680 (no meals)
Restore life’s rhythms and harmony in this beautiful place with flowing and restorative yoga, walking and sitting meditation, hikes around the Ranch, journaling and simple breathing exercises with an optional visit to local hot springs. Designed to assist you in de-stressing your life, increasing your physical energy, calming your nervous system and breathing with more ease and freedom.
Writing & Then Some: Memoir, Poetry & Mixed Media
Under Ghost Ranch Skies Ron Olowin G1 6 S W6 2 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,445 Shared Bath: $1,205 Communal Bath: $1,115 Camping: $725 (no meals)
Join in an enriching encounter with the heavens under dark and clear skies. Far away from the city lights, explore the night sky and its beauty, starting with a human perspective of observing the stars and their patterns, the constellations, their lore and legends. Learn about planets, stars and galaxies and rediscover that rare human trait: wonder. A field experience to Chaco Culture National Historical Park or to Bandelier National Monument is planned to observe the astronomical aspects and ancient observatories of these remarkable cultural heritage sites.
Joan Logghe G 16W 621 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,375 Shared Bath: $1,135 Communal Bath: $1,045 Camping: $655 (no meals)
Mix writing poetry and memoir with the handfashioned artist book. Refresh your heart and mind with award-winning writer Joan Logghe, a 20-year Ghost Ranch faculty member and Poet Laureate of Santa Fe (2010-2012). She is also president of New Mexico Literary Arts, which aims to inspire and develop the imaginative use of language and to create opportunities for the integration of the literary arts with other art forms throughout New Mexico.
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LITERALLY LETTERS Series Sunday, June 12 - Saturday, June 18, 2016
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JUNE 12-18 Pointed Pen Calligraphy: Traditional to Modern Bailey Amon Rivera G 16A6 2 1 A All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
Taking the traditional letterforms of basic copperplate script, study how to evolve the shapes to create a modern pointed pen alphabet with an emphasis on lettering for reproduction and designed pieces. The Versatility of the Versal Gemma Black G 16A6 2 1 B All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
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Versals are the most intriguing and versatile of all letterforms. Enjoy this study and exploration of contemporary styles in an atmosphere of fun and learning. Using pen, pencil and brush, our visual diaries will fill with letters that delight, inform and set you free. Finding the Sweet Spot: Inspiration Meets Design Louise Grunewald G1 6 A 6 2 1 D All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
There is a “sweet spot” in the creative process where an artist’s passion for the subject meets with the integrity of solid design. This class is about process, with daily exercises to encourage students to stretch beyond their comfort zone and experiment with media,
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lettering, drawings, layout and composition to bring out unique artistic objectives. Landscape, Language & Letters: Landscape as Inspiration in Lettering Design Suzanne Moore G 16A 621E All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
The landscape—its forms, materials and palette—is the inspiration for a series of painting and lettering experiments. Using landforms and color as a starting place, begin with a familiar lettering style and develop variations and abstraction of it based on our surroundings. Prose and poetry will provide content. Painting and lettering in ink, gouache and acrylic on paper will result in 2D (“broadsides”) and pages for simple book works.
INTRO TO SUMMER Sunday, June 19 - Saturday, June 25, 2016
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JUNE 19-25
Lessons from Georgia O’Keeffe’s Art, Life, Landscape
Watercolor! Big & Bold
Anna Koster
Deborah Rubin G 16A6 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Learn techniques and theory to create wonderful, colorful paintings in the land of enchantment. Techniques include dry brush, wet on wet, big brush and flat brush. Theory includes color, composition and more. Individual and group critiques. Both plein air and studio painting. Rest & Recreation G 16R&R6 3 1
See page 10 for details.
Watercolor Plants of the High Desert Helen Byers
G1 6 A 6 3 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,410 Shared Bath: $1,170 Communal Bath: $1,080 Camping: $690 (no meals)
Enjoy hands-on art sessions, starting with an exercise prescribed by O’Keeffe herself. Learn about Georgia O’Keeffe’s art and her life from someone who served as her weekend companion. Formal art lessons for beginners focus on composition, color and atmospheric perspective. Participants should be able to walk at least two miles over uneven terrain. Bring a digital camera if you would like to augment your drawing sessions.
G 16A 633 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Focus on ways to refine botanical painting processes, using “wet into wet” and “dry brush” techniques to achieve controlled washes, precise details and challenging textures. Work on color mixing. Demos, personalized attention, constructive group critiques and field excursions included. All levels welcome. Youth Activities G 16YA 631
See page 19 for details. Youth Service Corps G 16YSC 631
See page 18 for details. Adult Service Corps G 16SC 631
See page 18 for details.
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EARTH-HONORING FAITH Sunday, June 19-Saturday, June 25
CLIMATE JUSTICE
is NINTH in a
series of a ten-year commitment on the part of Ghost Ranch to Earth-Honoring Faith: A Song of Songs. The goal of the series is to construct justice-centered, Earth-Honoring Christianities that promote interfaith efforts on common earth issues.
Left Column, from the top: Jennifer Harvey, Melanie Harris, Ray MaKeever. Right Column, from the top: Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, Jace Weaver, Linda Breitag
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Climate Justice G 16S631 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,385 Shared Bath: $1,145 Communal Bath: $1,055 Camping: $665 (no meals)
The swelling of the human imprint renders planetary social justice more urgent than ever. Race, class, gender, culture and place are all profoundly affected, and those who suffer most from climate change are those who contribute least to it. At the same time, climate injustice reaches farther than most social justice traditions address. The whole community of life, the primal elements of earth, air, fire and water, future generations, even evolutionary paths, are all impacted. How, then, do we intensify social justice while transitioning to creation justice? What crucial roles do religious communities play?
Dr. Jennifer Harvey, Professor of Religion, Drake University, is the author, most recently, of Dear White Christians: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation (Eerdmans, 2014). Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, Professor of Christian Ethics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, has lectured or consulted in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and many parts of North America in theology, ethics and matters of climate justice and environmental racism, public church and eco-feminism. Dr. Melanie L. Harris, Professor of Religion and Ethics, teaches Christian social ethics, womanist ethics, African-American religious and eco-spirituality at Texas Christian University. Dr. Jace Weaver is the Franklin Professor of Religion and Native American Studies and the Director of the Institute of Native American Studies at the University of Georgia. Ray MaKeever and Linda Breitag are songwriters and performers of peace, justice and creation songs. Includes an excursion on Friday, June 24 to Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo for its Feast Day celebration. Senior High Initiative Leaders Franciscan Sr. Joan Brown (Director of New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light) and Todd Wynward (wilderness educator and author of Rewilding the Way: Break Free to Follow an Untamed God) lead the youth experience.
Senior High Earth Initiative: Climate Justice G 16S632 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Communal Bath: $395
Youth care about our Earth and Faith, too! Youth who have an interest and passion in integrating care for the earth with their faith are encouraged to attend with an adult or another youth attending the Earth-Honoring Faith retreat so that together they can work to bring change to their families, faith communities and our world. Morning sessions merge with the instructors of the Earth-Honoring Faith. Time for hiking, swimming, service, cultural experiences, small group sessions, prayer services and being on the land is included. For information, contact Sarah Stringer 505.685.1019 sarahs@ GhostRanch.org
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WEDNESDAY– SUNDAY, JUNE 22-26 Rising Strong: Cultivating a Daring Spirit Beth Dunwody G 16CDS63 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,050 Shared Bath: $895 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,200
“We can’t be brave in the big world without at least one small place to work through our fears and falls.” Brené Brown For over five decades, sojourners have ventured forth deep into the paradoxical majesty of the desert that is Ghost Ranch to quench their creative and spiritual thirst. In celebration of this endless quest, we are excited to introduce a new retreat experience at Casa del Sol based upon the concepts behind Brené Brown’s groundbreaking research on courage, vulnerability,
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authenticity and shame resilience. Beth Dunwody, certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, leads as participants cultivate a common language with which to share their diverse experiences. Casa del Sol will become our “one small place” to be our authentic selves, connect, belong, explore, create and play as we strive to cultivate the daring spirit required to live more wholehearted lives at home, at work, in our places of worship and in the world. See page 64 for fall retreat dates. Rest & Recreation G1 6 R &R 6 3 1
See page 10 for details. Youth Activities G1 6 YA 6 3 1
See page 19 for details. Youth Service Corps G1 6 Y S C 6 3 1
See page 18 for details. Adult Service Corps G1 6 S C 6 3 1
See page 18 for details.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JUNE 26-JULY 2 Devotional Writing: Poems, Meditations & Prayers Keven Bellows G 16C D S641 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,365 Shared Bath: $1,125 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,475
During this course, we will read and study the works of great spiritual writers from St. Paul to John Donne to Rumi. Why have they lasted through the ages? Learn from the greats how to create prayers and meditations from your own heart. It’s not difficult even if you don’t think of yourself as a “writer.” Compile a book of work as the week progresses.
FAMILY WEEK - 5 nights Sunday, June 26 - Friday, July 1, 2016
Family Week provides rich and endless opportunities for families of all shapes and sizes to enjoy time together in learning, creative arts, play and adventure. After registering, you will receive a communication with a registration form to select your workshop choices. Family Week Host: Sharon Edwards Mornings have several options (you can mix or match from the different options): A. Family Workshops –offered 2-morning blocks Monday/Tuesday and/or Wednesday/Thursday B. Adult Workshops - offered 2-morning blocks Monday/Tuesday and/or Wednesday/Thursday C. Youth Programming – offered Tuesday-Friday for Youth (ages 3-18) who do not go into a Family Workshop or for those whose parent or grandparent is taking an Adult Workshop.
Afternoons offer various special activities for all ages, including guided hikes, Open Art Studio, music jam sessions and more. All guests are welcome to attend afternoon activities, but will need to sign up for them before or upon arrival.
MUSIC FOR FAMILY & YOUTH WEEK Tom Zehnder Tim Gibbs-Zehnder Mike Boggio Twins Tom Zehnder and Tim Gibbs-Zehnder and their drummer Mike Boggio energize the soundtrack for both Family Week and Youth Week. They bring their infectious rhythms and song to daily worship, back up the on-Ranch talent for Coffee House (talent night) and ignite other evenings with several dynamic performances. Zehnder offers their passion to Ghost Ranch events throughout the week, with the added excitement of new material they’ve written for the week’s theme - so, Bring it On!
Evenings include guided hikes, waterfront (for those not in Outdoor Adventure Family course), campfires, games, family activities, Coffee House and a closing musical concert by the Zehnder Brothers on Thursday evening. Note: All workshops (Family or Adult) will be in 2-morning blocks (Mon-Tues OR Wed-Thur).
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FAMILY WEEK Sunday, June 26 - Friday, July 1, 2016
RATES
FAMILY SESSIONS
Adults All Inclusive Private Bath: $735 Shared Bath: $585 Communal Bath: $325 Camping: $325 (with meals) Camping: $200 (no meals)
Youth, Ages 4-12 $195 (with meals) $115 (no meals)
Youth, Ages 13-18 $295 (with meals) $135 (no meals)
Twins Tom Zehnder and Tim GibbsZehnder and their drummer Mike Boggio energize the soundtrack for both Family Week and Youth Week.
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Stone Carving with Hand Tools (Family Course) Robin Keck This magical class is for any kid at heart who has picked up a stone and wondered what might lie beneath. Use files and rifflers to sculpt stone into fun figures. Finish your creations with sandpaper and polish them to treasure forever. Recommended for adults and youth ten years or older. One adult to two children is preferred. Fantasy Birdhouses (Family Course) Tom Nichols Create a castle for your kestrel! Intergenerational—design, build and decorate elaborate birdhouses using recycled mixed media.
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No age or experience restrictions. Children under 13 must have an adult to assist with power tools. Dinosaurs, Fossils & Fun (Family Course) Alex Downs For young and old! Children 8-11 and their parents, grandparents or other adults learn about rocks, fossils and dinosaurs at Ghost Ranch. Explore Ranch geology and history. Foundations in Clay for Families (Family Course) Estavan Roache Learn about traditional pottery making and firing techniques. Work to express our creative imagination as we draw inspiration from images in the dream landscape and the surrounding wilderness.
Outdoor Adventures (Family Course)
ADULT SESSIONS
Paint the Painted Desert in Pastels (Adults Only)
A Healthy You Makes A Healthy Family (Adults Only)
Juliana Crownover
Stefan Link Bring your sense of adventure and challenge yourself and your family! High and low ropes courses are beckoning. Dependent on weather, water activities or hiking will be included. Activities will be moderately physically demanding, but no experience is necessary. Drum Beat, Heart Beat (Family Course) Mike Boggio Tune in and amplify the rhythms of life! A full dynamic range of infectious grooves, led by celebrated drummer Mike Boggio, will awaken and energize our innate sense of rhythm through solo, call/response, and ensemble play. All generations and skill levels welcome.
Susan Weber Join others as you are taken through an assessment of your wellness patterns and learn new practices for your life. Daily yoga, food conversation, meditation, guided hikes and rest are all part of this life-changing course.
Open to artists of all levels, from beginners to advanced painters. Work in pastels on sanded paper in the studio and en plein air, from life and from photos. Demonstrations, lectures and painting sessions with structured direction will ensure success with freedom to allow for creative expression.
It’s a Wild Ride! (Adults Only)
Rest & Recreation
Tracy Erland Zehnder Elizabeth GibbsZehnder
See page 10 for details.
Homework, sports, carpool, lessons, work, school, family, life— it’s all crazy good and sometimes just crazy! Learn multi-cultural practices for growing strong and sane. Together we’ll unpack a sampler of easy wellness practices from around the world including tai chi, acupressure, massage and breath work.
Rates follow Family Week. See page 31.
G 16R & R 641
Youth Activities G 16YA 641
Adult Service Corps G 16SC 631
See page 18 for details. Following Family Week time-frame, service corps ends on Friday this week only.
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YOUTH WEEK Sunday, June 26 - Saturday, July 2, 2016
Bring it On: Be the Being You Were Meant to Be Rev. Joelle Rae Brummett G1 6 Y W6 4 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Communal Bath: $395
I AM formed the human from the dust of the ground, and breathed into that human’s very nostrils the breath of life; and the human became a living being.—Genesis 2:7 This is a week for both middle and high schoolers to come together to explore what Scripture reveals to us about who we are and how Jesus calls us into the fullness of who we are. Bring it on, ring it out: liberty.... Bring it home, live it out: jubilee! This week, youth have the opportunity to learn how to live into the freedom of who they were created to be! Rev. Joelle Brummett, PC(USA) pastor and youth and young adult specialist, brings insight to us utilizing Scripture, outdoor adventure, contemplative practices and service opportunities. This week also offers the incredible gift of the Zehnder brothers, who add a worship and music component that is guaranteed to blow us all away! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity at Ghost Ranch, where God’s wonder is all around us ready to be discovered. For more information on Youth Week, contact Sarah Stringer, 505.685.1019 sarahs@GhostRanch.org
Note: There is a 10% discount for youth groups of ten or more.
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JOHN PHILIP & ALI NEWELL Monday, July 4 - Sunday, July 10, 2016 Sunday, July 17 - Saturday, July 23, 2016 MONDAY–SUNDAY, JULY 4-10 I & Thou John Philip Newell, Nahum Ward-Lev G 16C DS7 1 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,435 Shared Bath: $1,195 Camping: $715 (no meals)
One of the most important spiritual texts of the 20th century was I and Thou by the Austrian-born Israeli Jewish philosopher, Martin Buber (required reading). It distinguishes between the personal encounter with the Sacred at the heart of all life and the tendency to treat others as mere objects to be used for one’s own ends. Ask what this Jewish text has to offer today and consider how each spiritual tradition has a distinct offering for blessing in our lives and world. Days consist of prayer at sunrise, teaching and sharing in the intimacy of Casa del Sol in the mornings and evenings and afternoon rest and silence. Register early. Space is limited.
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 17-23 Celtic Treasures: Native Wisdom John Philip & Ali Newell, David & Winona Poole G1 6 S 7 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,445 Shared Bath: $1,205 Communal Bath: $1,115 Camping: $725 (no meals)
One of the most cherished images in the early Celtic Christian world is the memory of John the Beloved leaning against Jesus at the last supper. It was said of him that he thus heard the heartbeat of God. He became a symbol of the practice of listening, listening for the beat of the Sacred deep within ourselves, within one another and within the body of the earth. This spiritual tradition has many resonances
with Native American spirituality and the wisdom of indigenous peoples throughout the world. In our signature week at Ghost Ranch, we will honor this wisdom and look to the treasure of Celtic spirituality as a rich resource for transformation in our lives and world today. Our days will consist of prayer at the rising of the sun in Ghost Ranch’s Agape Center courtyard, teaching and sharing in the mornings and evenings, and rest and silence in the afternoons. John Philip Newell (Author) and Ali Newell (University Chaplain) will lead this week along with David Poole (Musician) and Winona Poole (Teacher). They are all long-time friends of Ghost Ranch and have worked together creatively through word and song over many summers.
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IGNITE YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT
“I loved Pomona’s teaching style. She was great at explaining things and was always available for extra guidance. She encouraged us to just ‘go ahead and try it and see what the paint does.’ Experiment. She has a wonderful sense of humor. I loved it! Her personality added so much to the class. She is a sweetheart and she is very wise. I liked seeing her previous work. It was inspiring.” Retreat guest, 2014
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“I believe involvement with art should be in partnership with the quest for spiritual understanding…” —Pomona Hallenbeck
When you spend time with Pomona, you gain a mentor and a friend. She is an amazing woman and an established watercolorist who has taught at Ghost Ranch for almost thirty years. Her teaching method includes a voice of inspiration, experience and whimsy that guides students of all levels on their journeys. From experienced artists in need of a fresh perspective to people who think they can’t paint, but are willing to try, the one thing Pomona’s students have in common is their pleasure, satisfaction and gratitude for the time spent working with her. You have nine opportunities to study with Pomona this summer and fall season.
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SENIOR HIGH YOUTH INITIATIVE THEME WEEKS New senior high youth opportunities include leadership development, service learning, cultural awareness and sustainability education, engagement with the arts and lots of outdoor adventure. Senior High youth may also sign up for a scheduled workshop at the same rate. $395 (lodging with family-with meals) $225 (camping with family-no meals)
SUNDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 12–18
Youth Service Corps – see page 18. SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JUNE 19-25
Senior High Earth Initiative: Climate Justice – see page 29. SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JUNE 26-JULY 2
Youth Week: Bring It On: Be the Being You Were Meant to Be – see page 34.
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 10-16, JULY 24-30
Adventure Up: Adventure Skills and Leadership Week with Stefan Link. Join in Low & High Ropes challenges, canyoneering, rock climbing, canoe trip and more. SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 17-23
A Ghost Ranch “SHOOT” Out: Photographic Exploration with Liz Arenberg. Learn the essence of digital photography. Hike, take day trips and go on an overnight. Explore many aspects of photography such as landscape, still life, portraiture and long exposure photography. All levels of experience welcome! SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 31-AUGUST 6
Painting Sampler: Real Art for NonArtists with Juliana Crownover – see page 54 for course description.
SUMMER WEEKEND R&R Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10, 2016 Summer Weekend Rest & Recreation Package G 16R &R71 1 Double Occupancy, Adult 18+ Per Person Rates: Private Bath: $200; Shared Bath: $175; Communal Bath: $150 Camping: $50 (no meals) Note: Single Occupancy, add $50 per night Youth Rates: Ages 13-17 - $75; Ages 4-12 - $35
We’ve created a short summer stay for individual and family Rest & Recreation time. Included are two nights lodging, 5 meals (Friday dinner-Sunday breakfast) along with access to Museums, library, hiking trails and swimming pool. Other activities will be available for additional fees. Special “Coming Home” country concert with Cahalen Morrison. Look for details online.
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 1 Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 16, 2016 “The artist must train not only his eye but his soul.” Wassily Kandinsky
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 10-16 Beginning Silversmithing Judith Foster, Jamie Halpern G16A7 2 1 A All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,465 Shared Bath: $1,235 Communal Bath: $1,145 Camping: $745 (no meals)
Learn the basics of silversmithing through hands-on work of sawing, soldering, cabochon stone setting, decorating and finishing and safety practices for
each. For beginners or those who want to brush up on basic skills. Serious-minded youth (minimum age 12) welcome. Fire it Up! Metal Sculpture Tom Nichols, Connie Burkhart G1 6 A 7 2 1 B All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,455 Shared Bath: $1,215 Communal Bath: $1,125 Camping: $735 (no meals)
while making functional and artistic works. We use ferrous materials in combination with glass, stone and non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum). Class meets 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 9:00 a.m.-noon on Friday. Beginners and students with welding experience from ages 14 and up are welcome.
Learn the basics of oxygen-acetylene welding
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FE STI VA L O F T H E A RT S
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 10-16 Basics of Watercolor: Where to Begin?
“A human being is essentially a spiritual eye. Whatever you really see, you are that.” Rumi
Pomona Hallenbeck G 16A7 2 1 C All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,410 Shared Bath: $1,170 Communal Bath: $1,080 Camping: $690 (no meals)
This retreat covers watercolor basics: brush strokes, color mixing, laying washes, textures, values and more. Learn how to put these together to make a painting. We will focus on the how to’s and learning to see. The Art of Pastels Susan Daugherty G 16A7 2 1 D All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
Learn to paint the glorious Ghost Ranch landscape with pastels. You receive in-depth
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instruction in materials and techniques of pastel painting. Make your own pastels and painting surfaces. Discussions on color use and how to compose a painting help you in your adventures in becoming a capable pastelist. Drawing as Meditation: Sharpening the Eye to See Elizabeth Buckley G1 6 A 7 2 1 E All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Drawing is a practice in observation and focus, a way of fine-tuning the eye to see. Learn the language of line and how the pencil can articulate edge, shadow, form and texture. Those who think they cannot draw will discover that they can.
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Mosaic Reflections! Kathy Thaden G 16A 721G All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,420 Shared Bath: $1,180 Communal Bath: $1,090 Camping: $700 (no meals)
Using mirrored glass as your base, combine miscellaneous items including millefiori, gems, beads, textured and colored stained glass to create a brilliant mosaic with lots of shine! Listen to short reflections about the creative process and make time for some loose drawings or doodles. Learn fundamentals, how to nip and cut glass, grout and finish pieces. For beginning artists and those who would like to sharpen their mosaic skills.
Tuffets, Bags & UFOs (UnFinished Objects) Karena KoeberleWells G16A7 2 1 H All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $685 (no meals)
Join a community of quilters and sewists for a week of textile transformation. Sew and upholster a tuffet worthy of little Miss Muffet; a variety of bags, purses or containers; or bring along an UFO (UnFinished Object). Feel free to bring and get help with your own quilt projects. To make the most of your week, communicate with the instructor to plan and receive a personalized supply list. All levels welcome. Fused Glass is Hot! Katrina Jameson G16A7 2 1 I All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,420 Shared Bath: $1,180 Communal Bath: $1,090 Camping: $700 (no meals)
Bright and colorful, fused glass jewelry is a hot fashion item. Learn to create jewelry objects from glass, using high temperature firing in a kiln to fuse, slump
and finish glass. Learn techniques of basic glass cutting and shaping, design and kiln firing. Using findings and cords, assemble your pieces to create unique and beautiful jewelry.
of stone. Using rifflers and rasps, sandpaper and sealer, a little elbow grease and a lot of imagination, create magic from the bones of the earth. All levels welcome.
Weave & Wander
Raku, Thinking Small
Suzanne Halvorson
Barbara Campbell
G1 6 A 7 2 1 J All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,425 Shared Bath: $1,185 Communal Bath: $1,095 Camping: $705 (no meals)
G 16A 721L All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
Learn to weave or to expand weaving skills, along with visits to some of northern New Mexico’s finest weaving studios. A variety of looms are available to match your weaving skills and interests. You are encouraged to bring your loom. Includes visits with weavers in Abiquiu, Chimayo, Los Ojos and Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center.
Work small as we recover and adapt after the flood of July 2015. Raku is a technique that uses a slightly coarse clay, good for sculpture and decorative work. Use Ranch clay as paint to decorate the works. The firing technique is fast, hot and immediate. All levels welcome. Paint the Painted Desert in Oils Juliana Crownover
Stone Carving with Hand Tools Robin Keck G1 6 A 7 2 1 K All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $685 (no meals)
This hands-on class is for anyone who has wondered if they can make a dent in a piece
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See page 33 for the basic description. This week, work in oils instead of pastels.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 10-16 Three Rivers Home Karen Kudebeh, Laurelyn Baker G 16CDS72 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Shared Bath: $1,285 Private Bath: $1,425 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,595
Home is where we sense we belong; it’s also the staging area from where we affect the world around us. Stories spanning 13.8 billion years of the Universe, Earth, Life and Place will be recounted. Both First Nation ceremony and Feng Shui will be integrated with the perspectives given to us by science. The fusion of these three lineages facilitates and anchors left brain–right brain understandings of Origin, Place and Possibility. Yoga for Well-Being Catherine Williamson G 16H721 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,410 Shared Bath: $1,170 Communal Bath: $1,080 Camping: $690 (no meals)
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to hatha yoga honoring traditional and contemporary principles to awaken and strengthen the body’s healing powers. Learn asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breath work) and meditation and visualization techniques for a renewed sense of wellbeing and wholeness.
masterful Mass in G. Rehearse each morning and again each evening. Bring it all to fruition in a Ranch-wide concert at the end of the week. Open to singers of all levels of experience.
Ghost Ranch Chorale: Peace at Last
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David Poole, Matalie Wham G1 6 M 7 2 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
The 2016 Chorale will collaborate with a string quartet, bringing to life a repertoire of diverse— and in some cases rarely heard—masterpieces. Titled Peace at Last, our program will include the Elegischer Gesang by Beethoven, the “Ground” movement from the Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo and movements from Schubert’s
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Creativity for Emotional Resilience Kelly Finnerty
Have you lost your bounce? Bounce is the emotional resilience to deal with change. Join all levels of art-makers in a supportive and playful environment to explore change through drawing, mixed-media collage and reflective writing. Ideal for those in helping professions or caregiving positions (therapists, parents, caregivers) so they can use some simple exercises with people for whom they are caring.
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Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Ghost Ranch, Week One Museum Faculty, John Hayden, Maisie Morris G 16SW72 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,455; Shared Bath: $1,215; Communal Bath: $1,125 Camping: $735 (no meals)
Ever dream of being an archaeologist, at least for a little while? At Ghost Ranch, you can! Whether or not you have ever held a trowel before, come join us in the excavation of one of our three rock shelter sites located on property. Work six hours a day in the field under comfortable shade with cold water to drink. Evenings include lectures from experts or short excursions. If the field is not for you, work in the Anthropology Museum lab. Participants
handle, label, package and preserve the artifacts found during previous excavations. Come for both weeks or just one. Take both weeks and receive a 15% discount. Rest & Recreation G1 6 R &R 7 21
See page 10 for details. Youth Activities G1 6 YA 7 2 1
See page 19 for details. Youth Service Corps G1 6 Y S C 7 2 1
See page 18 for details. Adult Service Corps G1 6 S C 7 2 1
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Conversations with Jesus & Pope Francis Bill Tammeus G 16S72 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380; Shared Bath: $1,140; Communal Bath: $1,050; Camping: $660 (no meals)
Pope Francis has made a huge splash among both Catholics and Protestants. Using our new book, Jesus, Pope Francis and a Protestant Walk into a Bar: Lessons for the Christian Church, the class explores Catholic-Protestant relations as well as interfaith relations in a conversational format that draws from the words of Jesus and Francis.
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2 Sunday, July 17 - Saturday, July 23, 2016 In the Celtic world, the gateway to heaven is present everywhere. The Celtic Tradition is a rich resource for transformation in our lives and world today. In addition to Philip and Ali Newell’s featured retreat Celtic Treasures: Native Wisdom (see page 35), many of the workshops in the Festival of the Arts, Week 2 also draw from the reservoir of Celtic wisdom and inspiration.
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Drawing the Contemplative Landscape
Stone, Shell & Silver
See page 39 for full description.
Elizabeth Buckley
Judith Foster Jamie Halpern
Watercolor, Ghost Ranch & You
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Learn to create silver mountings for inlay and channel work. Use channels made of sterling silver with colored stones in unique combinations. An intermediate/advanced class; basic silversmithing techniques are required. Silver and inlay materials available. All-day sessions. Fire it Up! Metal Sculpture Tom Nichols Connie Burkhart G 16A73 1 B All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,455 Shared Bath: $1,215
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Pomona Hallenbeck G1 6 A 7 3 1 C All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $685 (no meals)
Capture the high desert colors, shapes, values and textures while developing your skills in seeing! We create sketches with color notes, indicating what the light is doing to what we see, thinking of how we can use composition and developing the many aspects of making a painting. Filled with the beauty of our environment, use this week to record in drawing and painting your experience of Ghost Ranch, the “Magic Place.”
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“In the hollows of quiet places we may meet.” —Fiona MacLeod Drawing can be a contemplative practice in observation, a way of fine-tuning the eye to see through the use of graphite and colored pencils. Explore both the macro and panoramic landscape “when brilliant summer-time spreads its colored mantle,” as one Celtic poet wrote. Learn more about quality of line, contrast of light and shadow, texture, color and composition as a way of connecting with the Earth. Those who think they cannot draw will discover they can.
Mosaics in the Round Kathy Thaden G16A7 3 1 E All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,420 Shared Bath: $1,180 Communal Bath: $1,090 Camping: $700 (no meals)
Create a mosaic rondel or mandala, exploring other geometric or Celtic design elements. Bring a focal piece with you for the center of your mosaic or choose from some special pieces provided. The color and shape of the center element will inspire the rest of the design. Open to anyone over the age of 16. Learn a bit of the history of mosaics, using traditional materials and methods and discover what is new in modern mosaics. No experience necessary!
Stained Glass Illuminations Mary White Marty Meade G16A7 3 1 F All Inclusive, Double Occupancy:
Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
Create glass windows that bring sparkling light illumination and more color to your vision. Learn skills to make a copper-foiled glass piece, including stained glass design drawing and fabrication. Each student will make at least one hanging glass panel, using glass as a fine art element and painting with glass.
Techniques also include illuminated manuscripts, interlacing, plaitwork and basic batik. Rock of Ages: The Art of Stone Carving Robin Keck G 16A 731H All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $685 (no meals)
Celtic Art: Exploring Pattern in Multi-Media Valerie Bashaw G1 6 A 7 3 1 G All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $685 (no meals)
Explore richly patterned Celtic Medieval designs influenced by many world cultures. Listen to Celtic music, learn some mythology and art history and widen your horizons!
Stone is one of the most versatile treasures in the earth. Using mostly hand tools, play with, compose and carve alabaster and soapstone. Each day, create something different— vases, jewelry, figurines. There will be a miniexpedition to find a piece of Ranch alabaster to carve. Prepare to imagine your stone into usable, wearable personal treasures.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 17-23 Thinking Celtic in Clay Barbara Campbell G 16A7 3 1 I All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
Adventure into the mysteries of the Clay Cauldron. Bring your mythological fancies to life by working with Ghost Ranch clay that we will go out and dig ourselves. Build pieces and decorate them with hints of Celtic lore. All levels welcome. Seeing Nature Through Art Kelly Finnerty G 16A7 3 1 K All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
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education as an entry into key concepts of environmental education for elementary grade teachers. The visual arts are the primary means of exploration into these concepts. Participants use watercolor and tempera paints, practice observational drawing, work with dimensional sculptural media and learn simple bookbinding techniques. Discussions focus on the philosophical basis for integrating the environmental education curriculum with the arts and well as personal reflections. See More, Be More: Photography is About Seeing Ann Ehringhaus G1 6 A 7 3 1 L All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Photography is about seeing. In this workshop, explore the visual language and how the ingredients of photography help us make great pictures. Look at
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some important historic images, talk about composition, perspective and opening to creativity. Practice getting into a more receptive state to go into nature to create images, both still life and portraits. You should understand the basic camera operation of your particular camera. Paint the Painted Desert in Pastels Juliana Crownover G 16A 731M All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $685 (no meals)
See page 33 for full description. Moving from Within Lauren Tietz G 16H 731 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
Come home to a natural state of presence in your body. Practice a blend-
ing of yoga, qi gong, dance, partner work and other offerings. These exercises will help you find comfort and freedom in your own body, support you to release unwanted tension and awaken your inner curiosity for movement/dance. Celtic Jam Lucille Reilly G16M7 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Calling all musicians of the fiddle, flute, penny whistle, recorder, guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, bodhran, string bass and what have you? Join in the jam as we explore the joyous wonders of hymns and dance music rooted in Celtic tradition to, “make melody to the Lord with all our hearts”—Ephesians 5:19, both as a large ensemble and in smaller groups. Bring your musical instrument of choice and playing know-how, and we will supply the tunes and techniques to bring the music, with its harmonic and improvisational elements, to life!
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“Sew Happy” Specialty Service Corps
Gerry Aylward Wendy Robertson Fyfe
Ronnie Ashford G1 6 S C 7 3 2 $165
See page 19 for details. Enjoy learning, chatter, giggles and laughter, along with the satisfaction of giving from your heart and your hands. Share your time and talents in this sewing adventure where new friendships will be built and old ones renewed. Work together (25 hours) to complete assigned sewing projects for the Ranch. Basic sewing skills are helpful. If you can sew a straight line, work an iron to press or measure and pin, please join us. Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Ghost Ranch, Week Two Museum Faculty John Hayden Maisie Morris G1 6 S W7 3 1
See page 43 for full description. Come for both weeks or just one. Take both weeks and receive a 15% discount. Rest & Recreation G1 6 R &R 7 3 1
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There is so much more to you than you know: You were chosen. Take another look at what it means to be human, to experience what it is to be fully alive and to answer the question “what is asked of me?” Discover and embody the unique gifts that only you have and bring them to a world so desperately in need. Join us as we deepen into the mysteries of Nature and Psyche to discover the treasures hidden there. Your guides, Gerry Aylward and Wendy Robertson Fyfe, hail from Ireland and Scotland and bring a Celtic sensibility to their work. Youth Activities G 16YA 731
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See page 18 for details. Adult Service Corps G 16SC 731
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 3 Sunday, July 24 - Saturday, July 30, 2016 “Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye... it also includes the inner pictures of the soul.” Edvard Munch SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 24-30 Beginning Silversmithing Judith Foster Jamie Halpern G 16A74 1 A
See page 39 for full description. Fire it Up! Metal Sculpture Tom Nichols Connie Burkhart G 16A74 1 B
See page 39 for full description. Designing Stained Glass with Fused & Torch Glass Elements Mary White Marty Mead G 16A74 1 C All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
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Explore copper foil stained glass and glass fusing techniques to make a luminescent, vibrant glass panel. Each student will create their own design and use fused and painted small glass pieces to push the medium further than the solder lines. We encourage you to think of glass as a fine art element. Bring images and photos that catch your eye to use for designing your piece. No prior experience necessary: beginners, intermediate, students age 14 and up and family groups welcomed. Meditation, Mandalas & More Valerie Bashaw G1 6 A 7 4 1 D All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $685 (no meals)
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ating personal symbols for healing, focusing on the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. Meditate, explore guided visualizations and create various forms of visual art. This includes drawing mandalas, painting with watercolors and creating collages. This is as much about the process as the product. Fanatical Glass Fusers Katrina Jameson G 16A 741E All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,555 Shared Bath: $1,180 Communal Bath: $1,090 Camping: $700 (no meals)
Go beyond cutting and stacking glass for fusing; learn advanced tricks and techniques for making fused glass masterpieces using frit, powders, dichro and sheet glass. Mornings, learn new techniques
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with open studio time in the afternoons and evenings to put it all together. Techniques include fossil vitra, stenciling and glass tapestry with frit. Clay is Infinite, We Can Do Anything Barbara Campbell G 16A7 4 1 F All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
Dig, process and use Ghost Ranch clay to build sculptures and vessels. Use different colors of clay to decorate work and then fire pieces in modified saggers to get multicolored, multi-textured effects. All levels are welcome. Clouds of Dust: In 2D & 3D Robin Keck Juliana Crownover G 16A7 4 1 G All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
Combine the arts of soft pastel and stone carving. Spend mornings and evenings exploring painting with pastels and carving softer stone. Magically create pastels from stone dust! Afternoons are free to roam or explore either of these mediums in more depth. Bring only your creative spirit. All levels are welcome. Get Big! Large Paintings with Acrylics Melanie Legendre G1 6 A 7 4 1 H All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,405 Shared Bath: $1,165 Communal Bath: $1,075 Camping: $685 (no meals)
Explore large-scale acrylic mixed-media painting. Learn to feel more free and confident to pursue big, bold compositions. Prime large canvases, select inspirational images and enlarge them onto canvases using a traditional grid technique. Using pastels, charcoal and acrylic paints, find the big idea behind each composition and
explore its potential. All levels are welcome. Under 18 mature, focused painters are also invited. Stillness in Acrylics: Traditional Naturmort Inga Poslitur G 16A 741I All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
Explore the ancient artistic genre of still life: arrange objects in a unique and meaningful way and paint them from direct observation. Techniques include monochromatic, limited and three primary colors palette. Plenty of individual attention, demos and feedback for beginners or intermediate students.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 24-30 Quilting: Easy as 1, 2, 3 Ronnie Ashford G 16A7 4 1 J All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
For those who would love to learn and for those who already love to quilt, come and make your own sampler quilt. Learn new techniques like sundying, paper pieced, applique, string and crazy quilt blocks. The pace is relaxed and fun-filled, with a bit of quilt history, stories, friendship and laughter! Head home with a completed quilt top to be quilted. Poetry & Painting Pomona Hallenbeck, Carol Merrill G 16A7 4 1 K All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,455 Shared Bath: $1,215
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Any level of experience with watercolor or poetry can be enhanced by time with these two veteran teachers. In this quiet, reflective environment, use color, lines, texture, shape and value to paint from your inner images, words of poetry, personal questions and discoveries. Time to be quiet and still is a gift to use for creativity. Demonstrations, poetry readings and plein air sketching add to this week of selfdiscovery and growth. The Art of Papermaking & Lanterns Jacqueline Mallegni G1 6 A 7 4 1 L All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,420 Shared Bath: $1,180 Communal Bath: $1,090 Camping: $700 (no meals)
Breathe in tranquility. Breathe out joy. Experience the healing power of art while learning to make beautiful Japanese paper using kozo
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fiber. Transform your very own paper into a lantern that emits a soft glow. Embracing the healing power of art is not always an immediate response to inner-disharmony, but creative process has the potential to awaken a deep connection to body, mind and spirit. The quintessential Japanese aesthetic and philosophy of wabi-sabi teaches us the beauty of things modest and humble and will guide us as we embark on an inspirational journey. Hiking, Writing & Yoga For Women Dona Bolding, Susan Weber G 16H 741 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
Experience the beauty of Ghost Ranch from another angle! Hike, write and stretch to attune your senses to the landscape, friendship and refreshment of spirit. For women over age 18 who can walk four to six miles a day at high altitudes. Bring your own journal or notebook. Joan Logghe, former Santa Fe Poet Laureate, is a guest instructor.
Gospel Music Alive! Todd & Linda O’Neal G16M7 4 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Experience the full range of gospel music, both traditional and contemporary. Learn new music and sing old favorites with new zeal. Make the vigas (roof beams) sing with prayerful song! Songs are showcased in a joyful concert for the Ghost Ranch community at week’s end. Instruction for choir directors will be part of this class. All are welcome! The Art of Making Children’s Books Jacqueline Norheim, Colter Jackson G16W74 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,460 Shared Bath: $1,220 Communal Bath: $1,130 Camping: $740 (no meals)
Bring your story idea, your visual medium of choice and your sense of adventure. Taught by an author and a painter, you will get well on your way to a finished children’s book. Talk story, plot, characters, pace and finding the visual voice of the story. Walk away with a rough storyboard of your book. Beginners and experts are welcome. Keeping Body & Soul Together Sylvia Thorson-Smith, Marvin M. Ellison G1 6 S 7 4 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
The summer of 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of a report that almost tore the Presbyterian Church (USA) apart. “Keeping Body and Soul Together: Sexuality, Spirituality and Social Justice” proposed a groundbreaking sexual ethic and examined the importance
of ten challenging sex and gender issues. The report was so “hot” that it was soundly rejected and barely studied. Now it’s regarded as both prophetic and somewhat dated. Come and discuss the heated controversy of 1991 with two of the primary report writers. Spiritual Memoir Thomas McNeely G 16W 742 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,390 Shared Bath: $1,150 Communal Bath: $1,060 Camping: $670 (no meals)
How do we engage the process of writing to become one of selfdiscovery? Through short reading and writing exercises, discussion and reflection, explore ways to open up memory and reflect on our experience in a spiritually informed and open-minded way. Rest & Recreation G 16R & R 741
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See page 19 for details. Youth Service Corps G 16YSC 741
See page 18 for details. Adult Service Corps G 16SC 741
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CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, July 31 - Saturday, August 6, 2016
“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” Pablo Picasso SPECIAL FEATURE Playshops with Colleen Anderson These 90-minute creative play sessions are free, open to all and designed to tickle your funny bone while they jump-start your creativity. It could be colorful invented animals, collage poems, collaborative songwriting or a new word game. It’s a great way to meet new friends while you relax and have a good time together. No special skills are required and all materials are provided. All you need to bring is a willingness to let your inner child loose for a little while.
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 31-AUGUST 6 Mapmaking: The Art of the Personal Atlas Guillermo Delgado G 16A7 5 1 A All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,415 Shared Bath: $1,175 Communal Bath: $1,085 Camping: $695 (no meals)
Explore the world of maps as art. Learn to create maps based on personal journeys using mixed media such as collage, painting, drawing and text. The materials and techniques used include various collage approaches, multiple ways of painting and drawing, mixed media and both newly-written
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and aged or found texts. Organize and bind your maps into a unique and individualized handmade atlas or book to take home. Acting the Ten Minute Play Kate Snodgrass, Leslie Dillen G1 6 A 7 5 1 B All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
Want to know what happens backstage in the theatre? Ever thought that maybe, just maybe you’d like to perform? In this easygoing but focused class, play with acting exercises to spur imagination.
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Rehearse and perform at the end of the week. But don’t worry—no memorization involved! In a supportive, generous environment, all levels of experience are encouraged. Abstract Painting Laura Young G 16A 751C All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $710 (no meals)
This is an abstract painting class in acrylic paint for all levels of experience, ages 18 and older. Learn basic composition, painting techniques and how to use color theory to capture the beauty of the
Ghost Ranch landscape. Individual expression is encouraged. Moved to Speak: Poetry in Dialog with Art Jane Taylor G16A75 1 D All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,410 Shared Bath: $1,170 Communal Bath: $1,080 Camping: $690 (no meals)
Spend the week sharing and talking about what artists and art forms move us. Look at art and talk to artists. Explore old and new ways poems have been written in response to art. When we connect deeply with a painting or other piece of art, we often want to write about the experience. Play with various techniques and craft poems in a supportive and generous workshop environment. That Place Called Memory: Revisiting & Writing About Childhood Anita Skeen G16A75 1 E All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,410 Shared Bath: $1,170 Communal Bath: $1,080 Camping: $690 (no meals)
“Anybody who has survived his childhood
has enough information about life to last him the rest of his days,” wrote Flannery O’Connor in Mystery and Manners: Occasional Prose. Many writers feel the experiences we had in childhood and the lessons we did or did not learn have shaped the remainder of our lives. Look back at early lives—the families we grew up in, the friends we cherished, the schools we attended, the places we travelled, the gifts we were given—and write about them to both preserve the past and at the same time learn from it. “I write to discover what I know,” said O’Connor. And we will try to do the same. Collage & Assemblage
their own works in wet on wet and touch glue techniques. Cutting Class: An Introduction to the Linocut Laura Delind G 16A 751G All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,410 Shared Bath: $1,170 Communal Bath: $1,080 Camping: $690 (no meals)
Work with the linocut, a spontaneous and elegant form of relief print. Push this medium as far as possible, playing with positive and negative space, pattern, composition and text. Print by hand on many different materials using Caligo, safe wash and oil-based inks. Finished prints will be original works of art suitable for framing.
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Create two- and threedimensional works of art. A variety of handformed papers, altered papers, found papers and objects will offer a creative experience for all levels of artistic ability. New techniques will be presented each day. Each artist has the opportunity to create
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, JULY 31-AUGUST 6 Watercolor Miniatures & Ghost Ranch Pomona Hallenbeck G 16A7 5 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,415 Shared Bath: $1,175 Communal Bath: $1,085 Camping: $695 (no meals)
Ever carried your watercolor supplies for painting in a 5-inch square portable canvas watercolor field bucket? Ever painted while flying from Istanbul to New York City? This workshop is about mobility; painting on the move, or in confined space, or from the backseat of your vehicle. Working with a 4-inch x 6-inch format is fun, less costly, totally portable and very personal, intimate. Let me share my experience and delight with miniature painting techniques. Contemporary Southwest Jewelry: Intermediate Silversmithing Bill Derrevere G 16A7 5 3 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,440 Shared Bath: $1,200 Communal Bath: $1,100 Camping: $720 (no meals)
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Intermediate jewelry students use the jeweler’s saw, solder silver and set stones in this course. Stamp to decorate and file to develop edge designs. Cast in tufa stone, cuttlebone and firebrick. This class considers what is happening with Southwest jewelry now by sampling a variety of processes and techniques that can lead down a truly creative path. Painting Sampler: Real Art for Non-Artists Juliana Crownover G1 6 A 7 5 5 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,430 Shared Bath: $1,190 Communal Bath: $1,110 Camping: $710 (no meals)
This class is a sampler platter of mediums: oil paint, oil pastel, soft pastel and gouache. Complete between 8 and 16 works of art. Afternoons will be free to explore the Ranch, or explore deeper in one of the mediums. All materials are supplied; please bring only your creative spirit. If you have been wanting to try some visual arts, but didn’t know where to start, this is the class you have been waiting for. All levels welcome.
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Low Tech Photography: Photograms, Pinholes & Plastic Cameras Kent Bowser G 16A 756 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,470 Shared Bath: $1,230 Communal Bath: $1,140 Camping: $750 (no meals)
Use self-made contraptions from cans and boxes along with plastic cameras to explore the evocative and emotional imagery made from film. Start in the darkroom with cameraless images, then move out onto the Ranch to explore the social and natural landscapes. The class is open to anyone over 16 and any level of experience. All day classes.
High Desert Journey Connie Burkhart G 16S751 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,560 Shared Bath: $1,320 Communal Bath: $1,230 Camping: $840 (no meals)
A varied mix of experiences that blends earth science, the arts and restorative activities such as hiking, swimming and rafting on the scenic Chama River. This course helps create space for the spirit to emerge and expand, as
well as an opportunity to share adventures through exploration of seldom seen areas on and around Ghost Ranch. Time will be given to sense sacred space in the wilderness/desert, where the journey is as important as the destination.
SUNDAY–SUNDAY, JULY 31-AUGUST 7 The Spiritual Journey Ravi Verma G 16C D S751 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,995 Shared Bath: $1,850 Camping: $1,275 (no meals) Single Occupancy: Hermitage $2,200
Paleontology at Ghost Ranch Alex Downs G 16SW7 5 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Join us for stimulating paleontology fieldwork amid spectacular scenery. Work with the Ghost Ranch Paleontologist collecting vertebrate fossils at Hayden Quarry during the day; clean and repair fossils in the evening. Note: day work is in the hot sun at an altitude of 6,500 feet. Writing with Spirit: Meditation & Creative Writing Nancy Kilgore G 16W75 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
Each of us has an inner light, something that can be expressed in creative form. So often our vision becomes obscured by busyness or negativity. In the sacred space of the high desert, combine meditation and writing to open into the depths of our own inner visions and express them in poetry, fiction, memoir or creative nonfiction. Rest & Recreation G1 6 R &R 7 5 1
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See page 19 for details. Adult Service Corps G1 6 S C 7 5 1
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Begin a deep exploration of your personal spiritual life in a small group setting and enrich your relationship with God/Spirit, recognizing ways that God is present in your life. 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.
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Sunday, August 7 - Wednesday, August 10, 2016 SATURDAY– WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6-10 Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Top row, Amir Sulaiman, Mona Haydar Bottom row, Patricia McCabe, Rami Shapiro
Spiritual Activism: Working with Ancient Wisdom to Create a Better Tomorrow Mona Haydar, Patricia McCabe Amir Sulaiman G 16S 811 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $845 Shared Bath: $725 Communal Bath: $675 Camping: $490 (no meals)
What is the alchemical reaction of a humble “I don’t know” and a confident “hinenei” (here I am)? How does sacred ceremony inform spiritual activism? Interfaith dialog and conversations have their place, but the magic of transformation and transcendence truly happen when we combine the sacred teach-
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ings of all the great wise ones of the ages. We can dwell there, breathing deeply, being present to Oneness. Join in creating a time and space of connective togetherness where we collect our fragmented selves and harness the power of the collective. Engage in workshops that help balance body and spirit and align heart and head. Together, experience environmentalism based in soul, activism based in heart and worship based in love. Sing and chant. Play music and whisper prayers into the wind. Heal the parts that are hurting. Heal ourselves to heal the world.
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G 16S752 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $845 Shared Bath: $725 Communal Bath: $675 Camping: $490 (no meals)
A program for seekers without borders, people of any faith and none who dare to cross the narrative boundaries of brand named religion in search of truth. Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? How should I live? and Why? Engaging with these existential questions deeply means opening to them on all five dimensions of human experience: body, heart, mind, soul and spirit. Blending sacred texts and other contemplative techniques, wrestle with these questions in such a way as to plant the seeds of awakening in your psyche, and nurture them to full bloom in your life.
O F T HE SP IRIT SATURDAY–WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6-10 Glory to God Hymnal Course David Gambrell David Eicher Amy Simpson G 16S7 5 3 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $760 Shared Bath: $625 Communal Bath: $575 Camping: $350 (no meals)
A theological and musical journey through the new Presbyterian Hymnal. Through melodies and the written word, explore hymns, psalms and spiritual songs. Discussions include the history of congregational song, theology of favorite hymns and challenges faced in this new book. Led by hymnal editor David Eicher, Office of Theology and Worship associate David Gambrell and music associate Amy Simpson. Be prepared to sing! Morning sessions offer an abundance of musical examples and evening sessions will feature festivals of song. Youth Activities and Rest & Recreation options available for August 6-10. Visit GhostRanch.org for details.
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, AUGUST 14-20 Art & Nature Lynda Reeves McIntyre G1 6 C DS 8 2 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Shared Bath: $1,165 Private Bath: $1,405 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,535
When the making of art dances between the natural world, the artist and a sense of spiritual listening, the collaboration often reveals inspired beauty, a sense of power and insight. What could be a more appropriate place for power, spirit and beauty than Ghost Ranch? This class will facilitate the artist/nature/ spirit collaboration. Forge a deeper relationship with the natural world, expand artistic skills and vision and, of course, create some marvelously inspired and inspiring visual works. Exercise your eyes, hands and spirit.
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HOLDING COURAGE Sunday, August 21 Saturday, August 27, 2016
Holding Courage Retreat for Women with Recent Cancer Pam Mcmahon G 16CDS83 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Fees are a sliding fee scale based on income
More than 7 million women in America now live with a diagnosis of cancer, approximately 51,000 live in New Mexico. The vision of Holding Courage Retreats is to reach and serve as many women with cancer as possible. Join in a week-long haven for women with recent cancer. Spend time in a positive process that melds inner reflection and creativity with spirituality through group discussion and sharing, guided meditation, massage, yoga,
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body and breath work, art and music therapy. Early morning yoga stretches set the tone for connecting mind and body. Each day ends with the refreshing sleep of the majestic canyons and mesas surrounding Ghost Ranch. See GhostRanch.org for rate table. For more information and applicaton, email Deena and Maureen at HoldingCourage Retreats@gmail.com
Donations to suppor t Holding Courage can be made at GhostRanch.org under the “Suppor t” tab, at “Special Project Donations”
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, AUGUST 21-27 Location Landscape with Watercolor Pomona Hallenbeck G 16A 831 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Ever tried working “on location,” “in the field,” “alla prima” or “en plein air?” Let’s do it with watercolor—explore the options of amazing landscapes here at Ghost Ranch.
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, AUGUST 28SEPTEMBER 3 Mentoring with Pomona Hallenbeck Pomona Hallenbeck G 16A 841 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Pomona will work oneto-one with you within a small, supportive group of painters, customizing sessions to your experience, needs and intentions. Join us at Ghost Ranch, the “Magic Place,” where you can discover, experiment and learn.
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, AUGUST 21-27 Backpacking with the Saints: Nature Wandering as Spiritual Practice Belden Lane G 16S8 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,385 Shared Bath: $1,145 Communal Bath: $1,055 Camping: $665 (no meals)
“Wandering in nature may be the most essential soulcraft practice that any of us can have in a society like ours,” says Bill Plotkin. Belden Lane draws on his years of solo backpacking (hiking with the saints along Missouri trails) to suggest a pattern of Wilderness Spirituality that can be lived in everyday life. Lessons from the trail include the importance of traveling light with Dag Hammarskjold, the practice of mindfulness with Thich Nhat Hanh, failure and forgiveness with Martin Luther and the celebration of Holy Folly with Thomas Merton. Explore various types of wilderness wandering, exercises in meditation, small group work, storytelling and rituals drawn from the natural world.
SUNDAY–TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4-13 Four Corners Ancestral Puebloan Excursion Road Trip Martha Yates G1 6 S W9 1 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,950; Single Occupancy, Private Bath: $2,450 Rate includes 9 nights of lodging, 3 at Ghost Ranch and 6 on the road, meals (breakfasts and lunches for full trip, dinners at Ghost Ranch, lectures, guides, tour fees and transportation during the excursion. Participants are responsible for dinners on the road.
Explore the magic of the ancient ruins of the Southwest—ancestral puebloan villages, cliff dwellings, Chacoan Great Houses, kivas and petroglyphs. Visit Chaco Canyon (NM), Mesa Verde (CO), Hovenweep (UT), Canyons of the Ancients (UT), Chimney Rock (CO) and Aztec National Monument (NM) with moderate hikes to remote cliff dwellings in Utah and Colorado. In the rare case the roads are inaccessible, alternative destinations with archaeological significance will be arranged. Limited spaces available. Register early. Note: This trip is for those who can hike at high altitude over uneven ground and can negotiate ladders of 20-25 feet.
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WANDER OFF THE BEATEN PATH
“Belden’s course exceeded my expectations. I have loved his writing for years. Spending time with him was amazing.” Retreat guest, 2014
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In the summer of 1991, Presbyterian minister Belden Lane first visited Ghost Ranch. Like many who come and spend time in the sacred and mystical desert landscape, he had a profound, spiritual experience. This encounter left him awed, opened and changed. Belden would later write about this significant moment in his book, The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Desert and Mountain Spirituality. Through the years, Belden has returned, finding respite and inspiration from the land, people and deep mystery of Ghost Ranch. In the late summer-early fall of 2016, Ghost Ranch is honored to have Belden (with his wife Patricia) as our Theologian-in-Residence. While doing some writing and adjusting to retirement from teaching at St. Louis University, Belden will share his wisdom and teachings in Backpacking with the Saints in August (see page 59) and The Desert Fathers, Men’s Spirituality & Shadow Work in September (see page 64). Patricia will also offer a course, Handwork as Prayer: Sewing & the Contemplative Tradition (see page 64).
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REFUSE TO BE POLARIZED: 2016 PRE-ELECTION RETREAT
Wednesday, August 31 - Sunday, September 4 Refuse To Be Polarized G 16S 841 A 2016 Pre-Election Retreat for activists, contemplatives, voters, organizers and people of all faiths and party affiliation who share concern for social justice and tolerance. This non-denominational, non-partisan encounter affirms our electoral humanity through plenaries, moderated discussions, spiritual practices, music, personal time, outdoor activities and how-to workshops. Prominent activists and spiritual
teachers will guide sessions on right action, authentic connection, skillful listening, voter participation and mindful presence as “political acts” of love. Feel more inspired to action and more connected to your deepest values within a community of joy, fellowship and awareness. CEU’s offered by the Catholic University of America in qualifying jurisdictions. Visit www.GhostRanch. org to learn about the retreat leaders and for more information.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND Sunday, September 4 - Monday, September 5
Enchanted Southwest with Rumelia G 16M9 1 1
A family-friendly Labor Day festival of folklore, music, dance and fun. Special festival features: • Vocal music of the Balkans; Sephardic music of Greece and Turkey; Maqam and Balkan Music Theory • Join in the Instrumental Ensembles (all instruments and
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levels welcome) • Percussion, Folk Dance and Yoga classes • Kid’s Art and Music classes Rumelia is a Santa Fe based group of four women who play traditional and contemporary music of the Balkans and Eastern Europe. All of the members of the group have studied the traditions of the region as well as western music
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and live and work as teachers and promoters of the traditions of this style of world music. This genre of music is unique to the western ear in that it uses odd time signatures (5/8, 7/8, 9/8 and 11/8), close harmonies, as well as eastern scales (maqamat) and tonalities. Visit GhostRanch.org for more information.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-17
Georgia O’Keeffe Artist & Writer Immersion
Brave Transitions for Women: Maintaining Composure through Change
Watercolors in O’Keeffe’s Backyard
Karen Butts Kate Coleman Annie O’Brien Gonzales G 16C DS9 1 1 B All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $795 Shared Bath: $595 Single Occupancy: Private Bath: $895 Shared Bath: $695
Spend a long weekend at Ghost Ranch exploring, walking and painting in a restricted area of the Ranch, in the same locations where Georgia O’Keeffe painted. Experience a connection to the Divine as O’Keeffe did in this mystical setting. Accommodations and home base will be at the Ranch’s Casa del Sol, a secluded retreat house located within sight of O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch home. Come absorb, learn and be inspired.
Katie Snapp G1 6 S 9 1 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $695 Shared Bath: $625 Communal Bath: $595 Camping: $475 (no meals)
Join in this weekend retreat like no other as you take a fresh look at a transition you are personally experiencing, while spending time in this unique and beautiful southwest landscape. Take an introspective approach to find your self-confidence in this change and how to move through it gracefully.
Pomona Hallenbeck G 16A 921 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Watercolor is the dynamic tool for personal expression! Ghost Ranch, the “Magic Place” that challenged Georgia O’Keeffe, provides color, texture, compositional options and visual dynamics that will fill your week with wonder, delight and challenge. Building from strong basic watercolor skills, location sketches, demonstrations and guidance, create watercolors that are uniquely your own.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-17 Rising Strong: Cultivating a Daring Spirit Beth Dunwody G 16CDS92 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,435 Shared Bath: $1,195 Single Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,585
A retreat based upon the concepts behind Brené Brown’s ground breaking research oncourage, vulnerability, authenticity and shame resilience. The retreat will be led by Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Beth Dunwody. See page 30 for details.
THURSDAY–SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15-18 The Desert Fathers, Men’s Spirituality & Shadow Work Belden Lane Stephen Picha G 16S 921 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $745 Shared Bath: $620 Communal Bath: $575 Camping: $390 (no meals)
of radical forgiveness, honest sharing and contemplative prayers. Drawing on the stories and teachings of the early desert monks, ritual exercises, storytelling, the Way of Council (small group work) and time alone on the land, explore the relevance of men’s spirituality for life experience today. Handwork as Prayer: Sewing & the Contemplative Traditions Patricia Lane G1 6 S 9 2 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $745 Shared Bath: $620 Communal Bath: $575 Camping: $390 (no meals)
This is time for sewing in the desert, working and talking together in a circle of women. Kits will be available for creating your own quilted table runner, wall hanging, other creative piece or bring a project that you’re already working on.
The Desert Fathers were perceptive about the inner wounds we carry, how we project our wounds onto others and the healing that comes through a practice
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SUNDAY–THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18-22 Chacoan World Excursion Martha Yates G 16SW 931 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy Private Bath: $950 All Inclusive, Single Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,200
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SUNDAY–FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18-23 Contemplative Church Peter Traben Haas G 16C D S931 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1145 Shared Bath: $945 Single OccupancyCasita: $1,295
This no-stress gathering is for leaders tired of playing church and interested in cultivating God devotion through spiritual practices that might be the hope for the future global Christian church. Return to, receive and re-discover the contemplative, inner-dimension of Christianity through prayer, teaching, spiritual practices, dialogue, time in nature and more.
WEEKEND WONDER Thursday, September 22 Sunday, September 25 2016 HE LPFUL INFO Weather:
Slowing it Down: Photography as Contemplative Practice Randee Lawrence G 16A93 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $675 Shared Bath: $565 Communal Bath: $500 Camping: $335 (no meals)
In the autumn season, nature rewards us with a sensuous palette of colors. Explore the red rocks, deep blue skies and blazing yellow cottonwoods with your camera. Ghost Ranch is about slowing down and connecting with the sacredness of the landscape. Designed for photographers at all levels who seek a meditative or contemplative approach to creating images.
Acoustic Guitar Camp Mike Finders Gregg Daigle G1 6 M 9 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $675 Shared Bath: $565 Communal Bath: $500 Camping: $335 (no meals)
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. This is a performance-based workshop. Need to bring a guitar. Steel/nylon okay. Travis picking (fingerstyle) accompaniment, basic strum patterns, flatpick solos, up the neck positions.
The high desert altitude (6,500 feet) can produce extremely variable weather. Summer temperatures range from 50째 to 95째, with afternoon thunderstorms possible. Fall to winter temperatures can range from lows of zero or below at night to highs of 70째 at midday; be prepared for rain and/or snow.
What to Bring: To make your stay more comfortable you may want to pack the following: comfortable, casual clothes you can layer, sturdy walking shoes, rain gear, water bottle, hat, flashlight, sun block, toiletries, alarm clock, hair dryer, bathrobe, credit card to make telephone calls and purchases in shops on the Ranch. There is no on-site ATM.
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THURSDAY–SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22-25 The Power of Place: Autumn Alchemy Paul Jacob
HEL PF U L IN F O Internet & Cell Phone Service: We offer free Wi-Fi access in select locations on the Ranch. A terminal with internet access in the Trading Post Café is available 24-hours. Due to Ghost Ranch’s remote location, cell phones may not work. Some phones are available for guest use to make long-distance calls with your credit card. Some wireless hot spots (for cell phones and laptops) may be found at various places on the Ranch.
Pet Policy: NO PETS are allowed in Ghost Ranch lodging facilities, including the campground, except assistance animals with prior notification to the Registrar’s Office.
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G1 6 S 9 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $675 Single Occupancy Mesa Level Communal Bath: $500
Bring an awareness of locational alchemy back into your life through contemplation, journaling, nature walks, group discussions, ambient music and the creation of your own sacred places within the natural environment. Locate yourself within the subtle changes and colorful natural variants of autumn in northern New Mexico. Alive & Well: Strong & Gentle Yoga for Everyone Lisa Wells G1 6 H 9 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $675 Shared Bath: $565 Communal Bath: $500 Camping: $335 (no meals)
Newcomers and long time yoga practitioners find a deeper connection with Self by moving with strength into gentleness. Our practice of breath, posture and
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awareness yokes us to a strength deep within. Yoga helps us become strong enough to be vulnerable. We find a way to walk hand in hand with our fears, courageously showing up for life. This practice can be adapted for all bodies, regardless of ability or experience. Become your strong and gentle self. Listening to the Desert Kim Haines-Eitzen G 16S932 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $675 Shared Bath: $565 Communal Bath: $500 Camping: $335 (no meals)
How does the desert as a sensory landscape engage the religious imagination? This is an opportunity to listen closely to the desert as an acoustic space and to read and reflect on an array of literatures (past and present) inspired by desert landscapes. Rest & Recreation G 16R & R 931
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FALL CREATIVE FESTIVAL 1 Sunday, September 25 - Saturday, October 1 Camera + Heart: The Power of Photography
Watercolor Design: Run it through Your Own Soul
Karen Ruckman
Pomona Hallenbeck
G 16A9 4 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
G1 6 A 9 4 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
Hike and photograph in the magical landscape of Ghost Ranch. Capture exceptional moments during morning and sunset light and experience renewal as we reconnect with nature and our innate creativity. We review camera controls, the elements of composition and the work of artists who have captured the spiritual and sacred essence of place. We also investigate the evolution of photography, digital platforms and photography’s changing narrative. For beginning and advanced photographers.
The spiritual essence of watercolor is its rich sensuality: color, texture, shapes, lines, sizes, values—it has the power to sooth, challenge, charm, disturb, delight and cause wonder. Paint watercolors as the essence of Ghost Ranch filters through your soul.
Women’s Mentoring Pastel Workshop Jan Myers G 16A 943 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,345 Shared Bath: $1,105 Communal Bath: $1,015 Camping: $625 (no meals)
The gorgeous scenery at the Ranch has been a continued source of inspiration for me since 1984. Sharing knowledge of nifty places to paint plus years of experience in pastels is my goal for this workshop. All levels are welcome. Group sessions and one-on-one time make this a fun and rich experience for all.
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SUNDAY-SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25OCTOBER 1 Creating Beauty in the Kiln with Fused Glass Katrina Jameson G 16A9 4 4 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,385 Shared Bath: $1,145 Communal Bath: $1,055 Camping: $665 (no meals)
It may be fall, but Christmas will be here soon. Your family and friends will appreciate receiving gifts that you made for them, especially a bright and beautiful piece of jewelry or ornaments made from specially fused glass. You might even make yourself a gift or two. All levels including beginners are welcome. Because of limited kiln space and time for firing, work on small jewelry and ornamentsize projects. Awakening Creativity & Spirit: Inspiration from the Land & Georgia O’Keeffe Randee Lawrence G 16A9 4 5 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,375 Shared Bath: $1,135 Communal Bath: $1,045 Camping: $655 (no meals)
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For visual artists, photographers, musicians and creative writers who wish to engage with their art at a soul level: guided experiential exercises blend with individual work and community engagement. Reconnect with nature, spirit and your innate creativity. Bring art materials, computer and/or digital camera and a journal. Plein Air Basics & Beyond Janet Palin G1 6 A 9 4 6 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
Landscape students often find themselves overwhelmed by 360 degrees of views and changing conditions. Learn how to address these issues before you go on-site and put them into practice. Spend two days in the studio and three on site. Learn to get down to what thrills you! Bring media of your choice, accompanying materials, outdoor easel and an umbrella. Bring some landscape photos in print form.
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Open the Heart, Still the Mind Susan Weber G 16H 941 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
Open and strengthen the body with daily yoga and still the mind with various meditation practices (sitting and walking), guided visualizations and walks in nature. Sacred poetry and prose are woven into the class, as are two field trips to places that inspire. Help deepen and reinforce our connection to ourselves and share with others. Bring your journal or notebook. Fall Paleontology Alex Downs G 16SW 941 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
Join in stimulating paleontology fieldwork amid spectacular scenery. Work with the Ghost Ranch Paleontologist collecting vertebrate fossils at Hayden Quarry during the day; clean and repair fossils in the evening. Note: day work is in the hot sun at an altitude of 6,500 feet.
MONDAY–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26OCTOBER 1 Writing Your Story of Loss & Transformation Colors Galore! Fall Hiking John Hayden G 16SW9 4 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,390 Shared Bath: $1,150 Communal Bath: $1,060 Camping: $670 (no meals)
Brilliant splashes of color along canyon floors and mountaintops herald the advent of fall. We drive and hike to premiere locations to experience the best of northern New Mexico’s fall color. You should be able to walk 3 to 5 miles over uneven terrain at elevations of 6,000 to 11,000 feet. All-day sessions.
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Poetry Alchemy! Joan Logghe G1 6 W9 4 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,385 Shared Bath: $1,145 Communal Bath: $1,055 Camping: $665 (no meals)
As the Ranch moves from green to gold, we will write from our our enlivened selves to experience poetry as an alchemical process. Reading the poems of many cultures, we’ll be inspired in our own writing. Both the ordinary and the sacred will fuel us, clarifying our sense of self and others. Joining us will be award winning poet and Jungian analyst, Dr. Frances Hatfield, of Santa Cruz, CA, who brings her understanding of Jung and alchemy to our circle. Rest & Recreation G1 6 R &R 9 4 1
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Have you experienced a profound loss that changed everything? You long to share your story, but don’t know how to begin to articulate something so holy and mysterious, so beautiful and terrible? You are not alone. Whether we experience the death of a loved one, a serious health diagnosis, the loss of a job, a community or a way of life, radical change can shatter our foundation and open us to vast new inner landscapes. Enjoy five days of writing exercises, deep dialogue and meditation. Emerge with a revitalized connection to the core of your experience and a fearless voice to tell about it.
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FALL CREATIVE FESTIVAL 2 Sunday, October 2 - Saturday, October 8, 2016
Off Loom Weaving & Handwork Caroline Rackley G 16A1 0 1 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,370 Shared Bath: $1,130 Communal Bath: $1,040 Camping: $650 (no meals)
Geared for beginning as well as advanced textile workers, this fiber craft course introduces hands-on investigation of historic and prehistoric textile roots and methods quite useful today, such as making a little loom from found materials. Emphasis: process rather than product. Watercolor Wonder: First Steps Pomona Hallenbeck G 16A1 0 1 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,380 Shared Bath: $1,140 Communal Bath: $1,050 Camping: $660 (no meals)
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medium of visual expression, so why try it? Because it reaches the very marrow of creativity! It is excitingly versatile—compatible with travel, study, illustration, recording events and environments. With watercolor technique demonstrations, viewing professional paintings, discussing the elements of design and some “on location” time, you will develop skills that will enable you to make a painting. Plein Air Painting for the Colorist Painter Michelle Chrisman G1 6 A 1 0 1 3 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
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,
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correct color values and light/shadow patterns and well-designed compositions. Demos, individual instruction and group critiques. Abstraction & Cold Wax Techniques Cindy Walton G 16A 1015 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,370 Shared Bath: $1,130 Communal Bath: $1,040 Camping: $650 (no meals
Join in exploring the diversity of cold-wax medium used with oil paint, pigment sticks and powdered pigments. Cold-wax medium is wonderful for oil painters to experiment with, using non-traditional tools to achieve texture and finishes similar to encaustic but without the “caustic” fumes and heat. This medium is gaining widespread popularity and opens doors for oil painters to explore new techniques and surface effects.
Light & Light: The Spiritual Practice of Photography Chuck Kirchner G 16A1 0 1 6 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,365 Shared Bath: $1,125 Communal Bath: $1,035 Camping: $645 (no meals)
Explore the spiritual and photographic meanings of Light and light. We’ll 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. Workshop will include discussions, lectures, field trips and photo sharing, plus time to relax.
Ancient Sites, Ancient Waters Martha Yates Musuem Staff G 16SW1 0 1 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,155 Communal Bath: $1,065 Camping: $675 (no meals)
Field trips to ancient pueblos along the Rio Chama and to petroglyph sites along the Rio Grande are some of the adventures this week offers. 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 1300 and 1400’s used the nearby hot springs of Ojo Caliente, where we will soak. Two hikes are strenuous; others are easy to moderate. The visit to one site is dependent upon the weather, but a good alternative is nearby. Occasional evening gatherings round out this extraordinary week.
college-level course in geology is recommended, but not required. Rest & Recreation G 16R & R 1011
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Geology of the Southwest Lincoln Hollister G1 6 S W 1 0 1 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,425 Shared Bath: $1,185 Communal Bath: $1,095 Camping: $705 (no meals)
Within a short distance of Ghost Ranch are several spectacular geology localities. These include the Paleozoic and Mesozoic sedimentary sequence of the Colorado Plateau, the Valles Caldera, the Taos Volcanic Field and the Rio Grande Rift. Take three full-day excursions and one half-day hike to view these geologic areas. Some walking on uneven trails is required. Participants collect samples on the excursions and these will be the basis for rock and mineral identification sessions. One
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FALL WRITING FESTIVAL Sunday, October 2 - Saturday, October 8 KISS: Keep It Short & Shapely Colleen Anderson G 16W10 1 1 A All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
A well-crafted short essay is like a kiss: intimate, heartfelt and moving. Many short essays (not all) are intended for radio broadcast. Discuss what makes a radio essay different from other forms of writing and performing. Explore a few of the many inspirations for short essays—from childhood memories to pet peeves to passionate beliefs. Discuss how to approach your local radio station with essay ideas and audio samples and how to record an essay in the studio. Listen to essays; gather ideas by using writing prompts; shape free writing into essays; read aloud; and revise rough drafts until they’re polished jewels. Leave with new skills, new friends, at least a few good essays and an appreciation for every precious second of airtime.
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Can You Say “Ekphrastic”? Writing Poems in Response to Art Jane Taylor G1 6 W1 0 1 1 B All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
Just to say “ekphrastic” makes me feel I have traveled to Greece and joined an esoteric secret society. Indeed, the word ekphrasis is related to the notion of writing in a trance, but in today’s world it simply describes the art of writing creatively in response to a work of art. A poet connecting deeply with art often wants to write about the experience. But how? It must be composed in such a way as to invite the reader into that moment of awareness. It must become its own work of art. This class will look at modern and contemporary poet’s poems in dialog with art. Look at and engage with art. Talk to artists. Write all kinds of poems, ekphrastically, making a language bridge between poetry and another work of art.
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When is a Story Not a Story? When it is a Poem? Anita Skeen G 16W 1011C All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
All of us have stories to tell, probably a hundred every day. And what if we want to write those stories down? Do we think about whether we should write that story as autobiography, as fiction, as poetry, as a play? What determines the form in which we cast our stories? How do we make such choices? In this workshop we will look at the narrative poem and what choices we make when deciding upon what genre our writing will take. From Beowulf to the ballad, from the epic to Anne Carson, the narrative poem has been with us from the oral tradition through the contemporary poetry slam. We’ll look at some wonderful examples of narrative poems and consider them as models for the stories we would like to tell.
Come Join the Circus: An Adventure in Writing Ina Hughs G 16W10 1 1 D All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
What is it that you really want and maybe even need to write about? Are you stuck in your comfortable style or is your writing voice beginning to stutter or sound boring, even to you? This class is a hodgepodge of kinds of writing: narrative; memoir; poetry; essay; fiction; nonfiction. Writing assignments encourage class members to explore new ways to say what they have always wanted to say, but didn’t know how, or maybe didn’t even know they wanted to say. Come. It’s a little bit lion taming, a little bit high wire work and some days we’ll unload the clown car. Road Stories: Driving the Story Highway Constance Squires G 16W10 1 1 E All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
Describing the writing process, E. L. Doctorow once said, “It’s like driving on a highway at night. You can’t see any further than the end of your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” From quiet country lanes to eight lane super highways, roads and the life that is lived on them are part of everyone’s experience. This class will read great examples of road stories from short story masters like Richard Ford, Flannery O’Connor and Richard Bausch and do daily writing exercises for practice with the tools and techniques of writing the story of a trip worth taking. Writing the Body Electric: A Class in Embodied Generative Writing Elizabeth Jacobson Catherine Bowman G1 6 W1 0 1 1 F All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,395 Shared Bath: $1,150 Communal Bath: $1,060 Camping: $670 (no meals)
How do we celebrate and sing ourselves through the body, mystery and nature in a way that turns the rawness of human trauma–personal trauma from our individual lives and the trauma we all feel collectively living on this
ecologically vulnerable planet, into love and healing? This is a class in embodied generative writing, open to all writers and forms of writing with daily writing exercises that will include writing strategies that push us past our censoring minds into the subconscious. Writing for Healing Laura Apol G 16W 1011G All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,360 Shared Bath: $1,120 Communal Bath: $1,030 Camping: $640 (no meals)
Writers often claim (and research supports) that writing can have healing properties as we seek to make sense of and give voice to experiences and events of our lives. Talk about how writing for healing works and what role it can play in our lives; we will work through exercises and prompts that allow writers to move more deeply into the writing-for-healing process. This workshop is intended for anyone who wishes to explore their own healing through writing, as well as those who wish to facilitate the process in others.
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FALL CREATIVE FESTIVAL 3 Monday, October 10 - Saturday, October 15
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See page 10 for details. Location Watercolor in Abiquiu and Northern New Mexico Pomona Hallenbeck G 16A1 0 2 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,145 Shared Bath: $945 Communal Bath: $870 Camping: $550 (no meals)
Watercolor can describe much of Ghost Ranch’s history as it weaves in and out of beautiful northern New Mexico landscapes, villages, old (very old) churches and its people. For artists to sketch (resource gathering) and paint in such exclusive environments is a rare working opportunity. This is an intense week with two extraordinary sites a day for sketching or painting.
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Plein Air Artist Mentoring Helen Byers G1 6 A 1 0 2 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,135 Shared Bath: $935 Communal Bath: $860 Camping: $535 (no meals)
Treat yourself to an autumn week of painting the spectacular Ghost Ranch vistas that have inspired generations of artists. Demos, personal instruction and constructive critiques guide you in the basics and fine points of oil painting in the field, from set up to achieving effective compositions and color values. Painting from Within Mireya Cirici G1 6 A 1 0 2 3 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,135 Shared Bath: $935 Communal Bath: $860 Camping: $535 (no meals)
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Connect with who you are through a series of progressive exercises in writing, drawing, painting and storytelling. Everyone is an artist and the goal is to bring this inner artist out to help you experience the joy and transformative power of creative expression. The class is safe, challenging, nurturing and fun. The Prayerful Harp Linda Larkin G 16M 1021 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,135 Shared Bath: $935 Communal Bath: $860 Camping: $535 (no meals)
Experience the magic of this ancient instrument. Learn the healing modalities of the harp, enjoy playing soulful Celtic melodies and access your creativity. Whether you wish to relax through your music or enjoy playing with a group, be introduced to basic techniques and ways you can create instant beauty on the harp. No experience necessary. Rental harps available by reservation.
MINISTRY WEEK
Monday, October 10 - Saturday, October 15 From Beginning to End: A Narrative Exploration of the Seasons of Life Steve Graham Keith Herron G 16S1 0 2 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,150 Shared Bath: $960 Communal Bath: $885 Camping: $565 (no meals)
to see conflict and change in congregations as natural and normal. In fact, both may be an important part of the church truly being church. Using case studies, work to develop strategies based on the material presented. Ordained and lay leaders are welcome.
All our lives follow an arc from birth until death. While all lives are unique, we follow a common path that is marked by the rituals that serve as signposts along the way. Explore the rituals for each major stage “from beginning to end.”
Rewilding the Way: Break Free to Follow an Untamed God
Change & Conflict in Your Congregation (Even if You Hate Both)
How did Christianity become so tame? In our era of wild possibility amidst unprecedented environmental and economic crisis, how shall we live? Immerse deeply into the themes of Wynward’s book Rewilding the Way, engaging each chapter with your head, hands and heart. Daily sunrise prayer, blind rock scrambling, an overnight solo wilderness
Anita Bradshaw G 16S1 0 2 3 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,125 Shared Bath: $925 Communal Bath: $850 Camping: $525 (no meals)
Based on the book of the same title, this workshop offers a way
Todd Wynward G1 6 S 1 0 2 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,135 Shared Bath: $935 Communal Bath: $860 Camping: $535 (no meals)
experience, personal manifesto-making and biblical analysis in wild places, will open radically new possibilities. Sacred Space, Sacred Pathway Stella Devenuta G 16S1024 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,135 Shared Bath: $935 Communal Bath: $860 Camping: $535 (no meals)
Often, we find ourselves in a “whirl” as we attempt to maneuver nonstop through 24-hour days! This experience offers the luxury of unrushed time to pause, slow down, relax and regain inner-balance and wisdom. The sacred space of the labyrinth circle invites us to consider, bless and honor life stories. Away from the responsibilities, noise and the distractions of everyday life, you will be invited to consider what is going on inside of your soul, as well as consider the path ahead.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16-22 Journey Toward Wholeness Valerie Brown G 16S 103 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,425 Shared Bath: $1,185 Communal Bath: $1,095
Based on the work of author Parker J. Palmer, this Courage & Renewal® retreat explores how we can be present to ourselves—deeply and more fully—as we experience issues of transition, relationship shift, aging, changes in direction and questions about vocation to live in alignment with our deepest values. Savor daily contemplative practices and enjoy periods of quiet time, journaling and self-reflection in conjunction with large and small group discussions. Clearness Committees, a Quaker communal process for individual discernment, is the capstone of the retreat. Off-ranch trips are planned to a nearby mineral springs (at an extra fee), Christ in the Desert Monastery for Gregorian chant and visit the weavers of Medanales to explore local culture. Shoot the Ranch with Black & White Film Kent Bowser G 16A1 0 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,330 Shared Bath: $1,090 Communal Bath: $1,000
Experience O’Keeffe country, a deeply spiritual landscape, through hiking and your camera’s lens. Landscape theory, film development and printing are covered in class. All levels of experience are welcome.
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Some loaner cameras are available. All day classes. Kent Bowser has been teaching photography and shooting Ghost Ranch for 25 years and is a master darkroom printer. Beginning Silversmithing Bob Hazeltine G1 6 A 1 0 3 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,465 Shared Bath: $1,235 Communal Bath: $1,145
Learn the basics of silversmithing through hands-on work of sawing, soldering, cabochon stone setting, decorating and finishing and safety practices for each. For beginners or those who want to brush up on basic skills. Sacred Tibetan Art Intensive Lama Gyurme G1 6 S 1 0 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,445 Shared Bath: $1,205 Communal Bath: $1,115
An introduction into the world of Sacred Tibetan Art, with the renowned Thangka Painter and Teacher Lama Gyurme Rabgye. Learn about this ancient artistic and spiritual tradition and the basic principles of deity art. Prints from authentic Tibetan woodblocks are provided for you to paint under the direction and inspiration of Lama Gyurme.
ARCHAEOLOGY Discover & Survey Ghost Ranch Sites TUESDAY–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25-29 Georgia O’Keeffe Southwest Excursion Road Trip Karen Butts Kate Coleman
SUNDAY–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23-29 & SUNDAY–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30NOVEMBER 5 Archaeological Surveying at Ghost Ranch, Week 1 & 2 Museum Faculty G 16SW1 0 3 1 & G 16SW1 0 4 2 PE R WEEK All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,150 Shared Bath: $910 Communal Bath: $820
There are unknown, unmapped archaeological sites on Ghost Ranch property. Spend three days of training in GPS and mapping and use the skills to discover new archaeological sites. Hiking intensive; this is an outdoor activity. Take both weeks and receive a 15% discount.
G1 6 S W 1 0 4 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $995 Single Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,295
Spend a week traversing some of the special places Georgia O’Keeffe loved in the Southwest. Experience the beauty of each landscape and significant space to help understand how it inspired her as an artist and as a human being. The schedule will include time in Santa Fe, Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch and Taos.
MONDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7-13 Healing Grief Around the Sacred Wheel Cheryl Downey G1 6 S 1 1 1 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,135 Shared Bath: $945 Communal Bath: $875
For anyone who is grieving past or present loss, such as deaths of
loved ones, pets or life transitions (loss of job, home, health), moving through the four directional aspects of the ancient Sacred Wheel allows each to explore their own grief via lectures, guided meditations, ceremony and the creation of sacred art with time for nature to speak.
FRIDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11-13 Expansive Skies: An Astronomy Weekend Meredith Rawls G 16SW 1112 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $350 Shared Bath: $295 Communal Bath: $235
When was the last time you experienced a truly dark night? Join in a weekend of astronomy and awe. Explore how we are made of star stuff and what this means in today’s perpetually-lit world. Spend nights with a state-of-the-art telescope and days investigating astronomy and interconnectedness, with plenty of free time for rest and reflection. Get ready to marvel at the scale of the Universe and your place in it.
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ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAYS
FRIDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11-NOVEMBER 13 5th Annual Heartbeat of Gratitude: An Alternative Thanksgiving Alta Piechowski, JJ Ahboah Elle Curley Jackson Terrell Piechowski G 16S W 1 1 1 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $275
Shared Bath: $225 Communal Bath: $200
We have many notions of our holiday Thanksgiving, however, how many of them involve its interpretation and significance through the eyes of our Native brothers and sisters? Join in this rich weekend (or Saturday only) of teaching, music and dance that Native elders will lead. A traditional Gourd Dance, Earth Ceremonies and blessings will be included.
STILLPOINT at Ghost Ranch SUNDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13-20 The Art of Spiritual Direction Stillpoint Faculty G 16CDS11 2 1
The Stillpoint Formation and Training Program runs November 2016 through March 2018. “The Spiritual Journey” or its equivalent is a prerequisite for this program (see page 55). A certificate is awarded at completion. Those who are accepted travel to Ghost Ranch for four, one-week residential intensives (two separate weeks each year). Men and women, lay and clergy, from many traditions and walks of life have been part of this program. This experience nurtures openness to the many ways God enlivens both participants and their companions
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on life’s spiritual journey. Rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition, we draw on and study the wisdom from many interfaith traditions. An experienced staff of distinguished spiritual directors facilitates sessions using role-plays, presentations, discussions, spiritual practices, demonstrations, contemplative exercises and prayer. The Stillpoint program is noted for its engagement, inclusivity, community building and is a practicum. Spend hours practicing the art of spiritual direction with participants and staff. Participants find that their lives change as their gifts of deep listening and presence emerge. Please visit GhostRanch.org for rates and dates of the other three sessions.
Programs guided by Stillpoint Faculty, including Judith Favor, Karen Basquez and Ravi Verma. Special Guest Instructor (during A Seasoned Call), Anne Kertz Kernion, theologian, scientist, owner of Cards by Anne and author of A Year of Spiritual Companionship THURSDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17-20 A Seasoned Call—A Retreat for Spiritual Companions and Soul Care Workers Stillpoint Faculty G 16S1 1 2 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy Private Bath: $550; Shared Bath: $450 All Inclusive, Single Occupancy Private Bath: $650 Shared Bath: $550 Communal Bath: $475
Being a spiritual director/companion to others can be deeply satisfying and sometimes isolating. Join in a rich three days of connection, learning and inspiration as we convene for renewal and friendship for spiritual directors at Ghost Ranch. Pray and play together as we explore new practices and invite our bodies and souls into the spacious depths of desert spirituality. Learn about the emerging trends in spiritual direction and how to integrate new elements into your spiritual direction practice. Come for refreshment in poetry, prayer, ritual and space to enrich your connection to the Divine. Come for “soul seasoning”-our term for honoring and nourishing our gifts of presence
to others. People from all spiritual traditions and all soul care practitioners are welcome. Meet old friends and make new ones to travel this road together. THURSDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17-20 Spirituality & Neuroscience: Living in Awareness & Gratitude Anne Kertz Kernion G1 6 S 1 1 2 2 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $550 Shared Bath: $450 Communal Bath: $405
We live in a world that rewards multi-tasking, yet what we really need is space to take a deep breath. Drawing on sources from several traditions and the latest in brain research, learn simple, daily practices that are easily incorporated into the most hectic of schedules—practices that bring balance, joy and peace to our daily lives. Explore Mindfulness, Meditative Prayer and Gratitude, which, when practiced regularly, will improve health, increase awareness and affect the quality of our lives. There is ample time each day for silence, wandering and gentle yoga.
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SUNDAY–SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 3
FRIDAY–WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23-28
Advent: Watching, Waiting & Wonder
Rio Grande Winter Solstice Feasts & Dances
Margaret Guelker
Martha Yates
G 16CDS11 4 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,125 Shared Bath: $925 Single Occupancy Hermitage: $1,250
G1 6 S W 1 2 3 1 All Inclusive, Double Occupancy: Private Bath: $1,195 Shared Bath: $995 Communal Bath: $895
You are invited to come away to the high desert of Ghost Ranch at Casa del Sol to begin your Advent journey. Winter in the desert lends itself to living in sacred space as we explore the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, which culminate in the Incarnation. Get ready for the birth of the Christ child by preparing our hearts and souls for his coming. We will sweep them clean as we read, discuss, journal and pray, making room for the Savior, born in Bethlehem.
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. During this week, you will see the animal dances of the pueblos. Among the possibilities of dances are the Buffalo dance at Jemez Pueblo, the Deer dance at Taos Pueblo, Comanche dance at Tesuque or the Matachines on Christmas Eve at Ohkay-Owinge Pueblo.
NEW YEAR RETREATS In the silence of winter during the darkest days of the year, under a bowl of stars and a waning moon, we invite you to Ghost Ranch to recalibrate your personal compass point. Here is the perfect setting for your soul to be nourished. Here is where you honor the wisdom of dormancy and connect to the rhythm of your true nature. This is the intention of our New Year Retreats.
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MORE INFORMATION TRAVEL, LODGING, HELPFUL INFO
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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) See http://www.ghostranch.org/ visit/getting-here-transportation for details.
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 roundtrip Reservations are required. June 12-August 6, 2016 September 25-October 8, 2016
Sunday Pick up at Santa Fe Sage Inn • 2:00 p.m. and • 4:00 p.m. Saturday – Depart Ghost Ranch • 8:30 a.m. and • 10:00 a.m.
Other Program Weeks
Pick up at Santa Fe Sage Inn • 4:00 p.m. Arrival Day Depart Ghost Ranch • 10:00 a.m. Departure Day Additional shuttles may be added.
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ABOUT YOUR STAY & LODGING TYPES
REGISTRATION FEES & PAYMENT Payment is due when you register. If you are unable to pay a 50% deposit, please contact the Registrar’s Office to make arrangements. Payment may be made by check payable to Ghost Ranch or by credit card–Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
TRAVEL DATES & CHECK-IN The first and last dates listed are considered travel days. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. on the first date listed for your workshop with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Ghost Ranch orientation. Checkout 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 retreat offerings have a more intense schedule. Some offer optional afternoon studio time or an occasional field trip. These are noted in the workshop description.
ARRIVING EARLY OR STAYING AFTER If you are coming earlier or staying later than your course dates, you must 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.
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MEALS We use our own seasonal farm produce when possible. Menus include vegetarian entrees. A salad bar is featured at lunch and dinner each day. Meals are served cafeteria style, with choice of indoor or outdoor dining. Please contact our registrar’s office to discuss special needs. Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Lunch: Noon-1:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you are arriving after 6:30 p.m., we suggest that you eat in Española or Cafe Abiquiu at the Abiquiu Inn.
CANCELLATION POLICY Written notification must be received no later than 45 days prior to the start date of your course in order to receive a refund, minus a $100 processing charge. No refunds will be processed after that time. We reserve the right to announce a change in leadership or cancel any program 45 days prior to the first day of the course. In that unlikely event, you may transfer to another course without charge or we will refund the full course payment. Many participants have found it helpful to purchase travel insurance.
OTHER HELPFUL INFO See pages 15, 65, 66
ABOUT YOUR STAY & LODGING TYPES
Ghost Ranch has lodging on two levels: the main level and the mesa level. The mesa level is accessible by winding drive for vehicles. A switchback trail will get you to and from the main level in a five to ten-minute walk. Photos and more details are available at GhostRanch.org, under the “Plan A Visit” tab, then “Lodging Types.”
Rooms with Private Bath Comfortably furnished with neutral hues and a Southwest theme, most rooms sleep up to three people, have two beds, a dresser, nightstand, lamp, chair, closet and its own bathroom with shower. Limited number.
Rooms with Shared Bath These spacious rooms sit in the historical sections of Ghost Ranch. Each of these older rooms shares a bath with an adjoining room located between the two units. Some sleep up to three people. Limited number.
Rooms with Communal Bath All 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. A few rooms on the main level sleep up to seven or eight people and are perfect for groups. 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.
CAMPGROUND Communal Bath House
Open from mid-May until early October. The Campground has facilities for RV camping, with or without electricity. Full hookup sites include water and a dump station at the site, and 30- or 50-amp electric hookups. The communal bath house has an ice machine, shared refrigerator, showers, sinks and coin-operated laundry. There is a 10-20 minute walk to the Dining Hall and meeting rooms. No pets are allowed in the campground (except for approved assistance animals).
CASA DEL SOL Private Bath, Shared Bath & Hermitages Built in the 1930s, this charming, historic hacienda is two miles from the main Ranch campus. It has a fireplace, kitchen and simple living space surrounded by inspiring landscapes. Six bedrooms share three bathrooms; a seventh room has its own private bath. There are three hermitages designed for sabbatical/ retreat that are self-contained with their own bathroom, small refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot.
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Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Albuquerque, NM Permit 1893 Ghost Ranch Conference Center 280 Private Drive 1708 Abiquiu, NM 87510 Presbyterian Church (USA)
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HOST 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.