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“the most holy place I have ever encountered, truly life transforming� Rev. Liza Rhodes-Reese
Dear Guests of Ghost Ranch, WELCOME to this beautiful and sacred place we call Ghost Ranch! For those who return year after year, thank you for your continued friendship. For those of you who will be here for the first time, we are looking forward to adding you to our family. Our mission is to enrich lives and our values reflect Spiritual Yearning and Development, Caring and Hospitality, Curiosity, Creativity and Family. We look forward to meeting you and caring for you as you learn, relax, enjoy and find purpose in all the ways you are seeking discovery and transformation in your life. In service and peace,
Debra Hepler Executive Director
CHOOSE YOUR RETREAT Workshops & Retreats By Topic; pages 6-7
CHOOSE YOUR LODGING Lodging Types; pages 44-46, About Your Stay; pages 41-43
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AS YOU CONSIDER GHOST RANCH From Layne Kalbfleisch Education Development Director Dear Friend, Ask any guest about what Ghost Ranch means to them and they will tell you in intimate detail about ‘their’ Ghost Ranch. The fact that this one place can be and mean so many different things to so many different people is testimony to its magic and transformative power. An exposed moment in geologic time blanketed by the Holy Spirit, Ghost Ranch is approximately 21,000 acres in its entirety. The physical boundaries of the main ranch are bordered by Chimney Rock, Mesa Montosa, Kitchen Mesa, Orphan Mesa, and Cerro Pedernal. These landmarks stand witness to the ranch’s sacred space. Inhabitants of this land over 8,000 years ago beheld these views too. This place has been a shared context and crossing for generations so far back it is hard to conceive of. Whether you come to create, dig a fossil, or heal a wound; behold a sunrise, meet a challenge, partake in ceremony, or celebrate a significant moment among community or in solitude, a deep and worshipful connection to awe, gratitude, solace and joy is what happens here. In 2019, what point of entry will you choose into a worshipful, grace-filled experience at Ghost Ranch? To assist you with your planning we have listed the number of program nights for each course next to its course number. Rates for programs are
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determined by the number of nights of your course and the type of lodging you choose. For easy reference, our rates are listed in one place on pages 10 and 11. So, choose your class, note the number of nights on Ranch, and check the rate page (10-11) to choose your lodging type. We want you to free your mind of these details so you can focus on choosing the moment and workshop that’s going to feed you best. We have new partnerships with the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Office of Continuing Education (page 20) and the Discoveries Trail with the City of Los Alamos (page 26). In 2018, we won a grant from the US Fish & Wildlife Service to partner with Keystone Restoration Engineers and the Albuquerque BioPark to continue the restoration of Box Canyon, the re-planting in the wetlands, seeding new species of flowers and grasses, and tending to the newly engineered banks that will protect Ranch infrastructure from flash flood. More importantly, the chance to put our hands in the dirt, massage the land, and tend to its rejuvenation helps heal the hearts of those who witnessed the flood in July 2015 and all of us to invest in the health and future of our ranchlands. Join us for Adult Service Corps during Early Country, Old Time, Bluegrass Camp in May and dig in! Come and see how it is that this one space, one place, endears a person and is so deeply and quickly cherished and beloved. I’m looking forward to meeting you and saying hello. Wishing you grace in 2019. Peace be with you,
Layne Kalbfleisch, M.Ed., Ph.D. Education Development Director
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Art, Science, Religion, Southwest Culture, Music, and Body, Mind, Spirit
RETREAT LISTINGS BY TOPIC ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAYS New Year Self-Guided Retreat Your Basecamp To Local Cultural Day Activities December 29-January 2 . . . . . . . . 15 Spirit-filled New Year Retreat at Casa del Sol – Landscapes and Soulscapes: Walking Meditation Adventure Through Camino Divina December 29-January 2 . . . . . 14, 15 Ghost Ranch Feast Day January 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Valentine’s Retreats & Valentine’s Weekend Under The Stars February 14-18, 15--17 . . . . . . 22-23 Alternative Spring Break in Northern New Mexico March 17-23, March 24-30 . . . . . 31 Lenten Retreat–Icon Writing April 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 29
Creative Expressions January 13-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Exploring Nature Through Yoga, Color & Texture February 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Beginner’s Stained Glass–Nature of New Mexico April 22-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Cowboy Hat Making May 15-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 JeWeLry Introduction to Silversmithing in the Southwest Tradition January 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Women & Silver Retreat: Creating, Learning & Sharing January 27-February 9 . . . . . . . . 22 Tufa Casting March 24-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PAINtING, DrAWING, SKetCHING Outdoor Landscape Painting in the Footsteps of Georgia O’Keeffe February 24-March 2, March 24-30, April 22-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ARCHAEOLOGY & PALEONTOLOGY Rocks, Ruins & Dinosaur Bones for Explorers January 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ART Beading on the Loom: The Art of Pueblo Style Bead Work January 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Beginners: Find Your Inner O’Keeffe and Find Yourself March 14-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lenten Retreat–Icon Writing April 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 29 PHotoGrAPHy Desert Light: Digital Photography in Color & Black & White January 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Pottery Micaceous Pottery: The Spirit of Clay January 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Health, Wellness & YOGA Heart of the Brain February 14-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Exploring Nature Through Yoga, Color & Texture
Parenthood As Pilgrimage April 26-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Alive to Thrive: Care and Rejuvenation for Pastors April 29-May 4 . . . . . . 35 Listening to the Heartbeat of God May 21-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 40
SERVICE CORPS Adult Service Corps May 15-19.. . . 39
February 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MUSIC Valentine’s Concert–Music Under the Stars February 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Intro to Early Country, Old Time & Bluegrass Music Festival–Overview and Bluegrass Camp: Banjo, Bass, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin May 15-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Electric Guitar: Honky-Tonk’s Roots and Branches May 15-19. . . . . . . . . . . 37 Vocals: Early Country & Gospel May 15-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Songwriting: Keeping it Real May 15-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Old Time Clawhammer Banjo May 15-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Youth Bluegrass Camp May 16-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Outdoor adventure SOLO Wilderness Medicine Training February 22-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Writing Writing the Sacred: Landscape, History, Memory and Ceremony in Indigenous Writing January 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Writing Your Story of Loss and Transformation February 25-March 2. . . . . . . .14, 30 Writing for Self-Discovery: Creative Tools and Transformation March 15-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Tenets of Novel Writing April 4-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Writing and Interactive Theatre
Hiking the Harmonies of the Land May 15-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
April 25-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Expanding Spiritualites January 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Alternative Spring Break in Northern New Mexico March 17-23 or March 24-30 . . . 31
The Art of Transition: Interim Ministry Training, Week 1 February17-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Pastoral Care Landscapes of Renewal: A High Desert Retreat April 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 32
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WORKSHOPS BY MONTH 2019 December 29-January 2 Landscapes and Soulscapes: Walking Meditation Adventures New Year Self-Guided Retreat January 2-January 21 January Term Three-Week Immersion Micaceous Pottery | Expanding Spiritualities Introduction to Silversmithing in the Southwest Tradition Desert Light: Digital Photography in Color and Black & White Beading on the Loom: The Art of Pueblo Style Bead Work Rocks, Ruins & Dinosaur Bones for Explorers Writing the Sacred: Landscape, History, Memory & Ceremony in Indigenous Writing | Expanding Spiritualities Community Feast Day (January 12) January 13-19 with Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education Creative Expressions January 27-February 9 Two-Week Immersion Women In Silver Retreat: Creating, Learning & Sharing February 8-February 11 Weekend Art Escape Exploring Nature Through Yoga, Color & Texture February 14-18 Valentine’s Weekend February 14-18 Heart of the Brain February 15-17 Valentine’s Weekend Under the Stars February 17-February 23 The Art of Transitional Ministry February 22-February 25 Wilderness First Aid Training February 24-March 2 Outdoor Landscape Painting in the Footsteps of Georgia O’Keeffe February 25-March 2 Writing Your Story of Loss and Transformation March 14-18 Beginners: Find Your Inner O’Keeffe and Find Yourself March 15-18 Writing for Self-Discovery: Creative Tools & Transformation March 17-23 Alternative Spring Break March 24-30 Alternative Spring Break Introduction to Tufa Casting Outdoor Landscape Painting
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April 1-5 Pastoral Care–Landscapes of Renewal–A High Desert Retreat April 4-8 Tenets of Novel Writing April 7-13 Icon Writing – A Lenten Retreat April 22-28 Beginner’s Stained Glass: Nature of New Mexico Outdoor Landscape Painting April 25-29 Writing and Interactive Theatre April 26-29 Parenthood as Pilgrimage May 15-19 Early Country, Old Time and Bluegrass Camp May 21-23 Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality
OPEN STUDIO PACKAGES & RENTAL Ghost Ranch houses a number of art studios situated across the main campus: • Darkroom • Pottery studio that will accommodate a variety of methods including the opportunity for open firing • Silversmith lapidary studio The Ranch sits among rich cultural networks of developing and mature artists and wants to work in partnership with museums, schools, cultural centers, and artists to support the development and sustainability of the arts in northern New Mexico. If you are interested in studio rental, please contact Layne Kalbfleisch at 505.685.1000, ext 4145, openstudio@GhostRanch.org, with the following information: Artist or Sponsor must provide documentation to the Ghost Ranch Education Office prior to registration that meets one or more of the following acceptance criteria (acceptance is valid for the calendar year): • Expertise generally known to the field • Sponsorship letter from a school or museum • Competency is known and approved by mature teaching or career artists within the Ranch art community Studio rental–150.00/day + lodging + meals/per person Commuter studio rental - 165.00/day–includes one meal
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RATE PACKAGES LOW SEASON - November 1 - May 11 HIGH SEASON - May 11 - October 31 Program Package Program package rates include your tuition, lodging (based on preferred type) and meals (dinner the day of your arrival, 3 meals per day on your workshop days and breakfast on the day of checkout). Some art workshops will have an additional list of course materials or supplies that will be available from your instructor or you will be asked to bring with you. All rates are per person, double occupancy unless otherwise specified. For single occupancy rate based on availability, see Occupancy Note on page 44. The campground is open year-round. The bathhouse is open early May through mid-October. Mid-October to early May, bathroom and showers are available in other buildings.
3-NIGHT
4-NIGHT
$ 875 Low
$1065 Low
1075 High
1135 High
$ 325 L
$ 435 L
395 H
505 H
$ 865 L
$1055 L
1065 H
1125 H
$ 315 L
$ 415 L
385 H
475 H
Dorm or Communal Bath
$ 515 L
$ 715 L
560 H
775 H
Non-Program Guest
$ 225 L
$ 295 L
275 H
315 H
$ 425 L
$ 575 L
560 H
620 H
$ 435 L
$ 585 L
570 H
630 H
Camping w/ Full Hook-Up
$ 435 L
$ 585 L
570 H
630 H
Commuter Lunches Included
$ 295 L
$ 395 L
350 H
450 H
Private Bath Non-Program Guest
Semi-Private Bath Non-Program Guest
Camping: Tent Camping w/Electric
Non-Program Guest Rate If your spouse, partner or friend will accompany you as a non-program guest (they are not registered for a workshop or retreat and are coming to relax and enjoy the amenities of the Ranch), the non-program guest rates include a charge for meals ($36.00/day) and a portion of the room rate for the type of lodging you selected. Mixed Program and Non-Participant Family Stays This category of stay applies to your family if one person in your party registered for a Workshop Package and the rest of your family is coming to relax and enjoy the amenities of the Ranch. In this case, the rest of your family will pay a family bundled rate determined by the length of your stay, your room type and the number of people in your family. Please contact the Registration Staff for these rates.
5-NIGHT
6-NIGHT
$1275 Low
$1475 Low
1340 High
1550 High
$ 545 L
$ 655 L
$ 625 H
745 H
$1265 L
$1465 L
1330 H
1540 H
$ 520 L
$ 625 L
595 H
715 H
Dorm or Communal Bath
$ 855 L
$ 995 L
995 H
1195 H
Non-Program Guest
$ 370 L
$ 445 L
395 H
475 H
$ 625 L
$ 650 L
670 H
720 H
$ 635 L
$ 660 L
680 H
730 H
Camping w/ Full Hook-Up
$ 635 L
$ 660 L
680 H
730 H
Commuter Lunches Included
$ 495 L
$ 595 L
550 H
650 H
Private Bath Non-Program Guest
Semi-Private Bath Non-Program Guest
Camping: Tent Camping w/Electric
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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND Horseback Trail Rides–GhostRanch.org to reserve space
Ride through the landscape made famous by Georgia O’Keeffe. We have a ride that will fit your experience and your adventure level. Reserve your ride early.
Georgia O’Keeffe Landscape Motorbus or Walking Tours Guests will travel several miles out and back to a restricted area of Ghost Ranch where O’Keeffe lived and painted many of her best known landscapes.
Hiking Trails–GhostRanch.org for maps
Several trails of varying distances and difficulty levels.
Two Museums–Anthropology & Paleontology
Learn the deep history of the Southwest region, from Triassic Period to the rock shelter sites of the Gallina and other ancient tribes.
Library
Open 24-hours, this quiet, comfortable historic adobe building now called Cottonwood was once home to the Robert Wood Johnson family (Johnson & Johnson), built for their stays at Ghost Ranch during the Pack era.
Labyrinth, Karesansui Garden & Water Wheel
In this place of spirit, take time to be still and listen. Walk the half-mile path of the labyrinth (modeled on the design in Chartres Cathedral), sit in contemplation at the Karesansui (Zen) Garden or Water Wheel for prayer, reflection and mindfulness.
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BEGINNING MARCH & APRIL Archaeology Tour
A walking Tour which takes you to one of our #500 archeological sites, a rock shelter which dates back 2,500 years. *Offered by special arrangement.
Paleontology of Ghost Ranch Tour
A walking tour to the original quarry site. Take a step back in time geologically and historically to understand the significance of the little dinosaur Coelophysis and learn about recent Triassic fossil discoveries.
Movies at Ghost Ranch Tour
This Tour will take you to exclusive locations on the Ranch where of the many movies have been filmed. *Offered by special arrangement.
Ropes Courses & Climbing Wall
Whether you want an adventure to encourage teamwork and problem solving or to test your personal limits, opportunities abound on our High and Low Ropes Adventure Courses and Climbing Wall.
Massage
Renewal by massage promotes health and wholeness. We feature nationally certified, licensed therapists. *
*Private Tours: Available year-round by special arrangement and for an additional fee. Contact Karen Butts at karenb@GhostRanch.org or 505.685.1000 ext. 4120.
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CASA DEL SOL An inspiring quietness: Located two miles from the main campus, Casa del Sol is a retreat house at Ghost Ranch dedicated to deep spiritual contemplation. Casa del Sol provides a tranquil setting for deepening one’s spiritual yearnings and growth. Through a rhythm of daily prayer, solitude, contemplative work and rest—as well as optional session(s) with a Spiritual Director—find healing and restoration so as to serve self, families, congregations and the world better.
SABBATICAL PRIVATE RETREATS Casa del Sol may be available for unstructured Sabbaticals and Private Retreats. Contact Layne Kalbfleisch at 505.685.1000, ext 4145, laynek@GhostRanch.org
New Year Retreat at Casa del Sol
with Gina Marie Mammano December 29-January 2
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The Art of Transitional Ministry Week 1
Jennifer Kottler & Mitch Cogging February 17-23
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Writing Your Story of Loss and Transformation
with Mirabai Starr & Jaimie Grechika February 25-March 2 30 Landscapes of Renewal
with William Brown & Debra Weir April 1-5
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Icon Writing: A Lenten Retreat
with Christine Hales April 7-13
Listening for the Heartbeat of God
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with Reverends John Phillip Newell & Cami Twilling May 21-23 40
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Saturday, December 29, 2018 to Wednesday, January 2, 2019
new NEW YEAR RETREAT
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Landscapes and Soulscapes: Walking Meditation Adventures through Camino Divina Gina Marie Mammano G190101 four nights
“The perfect mix of communion and solitude. The creative projects helped me to tap into hidden journeys I didn’t know were there.”
This interactive workshop will help you explore in greater depth a richer, deeper relationship with the land and yourself. You will be enriched by thoughtful and joyful practices that help you connect more meaningfully wherever you are. Through the practice of camino divina, inner and outer landscapes are excavated through intuitive observation, journaling, conversational partnering, finger labyrinths and walking meditation, accompanied by the inspiring words of poets and sages to walk alongside you.
NEW YEAR SELF-GUIDED RETREAT yoUr BASeCAMP to LoCAL CULtUrAL DAy ACtIVItIeS G190102 overnight stay and meal rates apply. From indigenous Pueblo celebrations and dances to dinners and dances in some of the local villages surrounding Ghost Ranch, the region is rich with possibilities for bringing in the new year in fun and unique ways. Come and make Ghost Ranch your basecamp as you venture out to enjoy these cultural celebrations. Or just enjoy the quiet space and hiking the landscape to consciously cultivate the spirit of renewal in your life within our cozy canyon under the wide-open sky. Our enchanting environment combined with contemplation, reflection and play will allow you to refresh yourself, unwind from the holidays and the pace of everyday life, and clear your mind and your heart for new possibilities in the year opening before you. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Breakfast is 7:30-8:30 a.m Lunch is 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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JANUARY TERM Wednesday, January 2 to Monday, January 21
A Three-Week Intensive ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes double occupancy, communal bath lodging, meals, course tuition, materials and Jan Term Activity Fee. Lodging and single occupancy upgrades are available for an additional fee. Call 505.685.1001 for upgrades and commuter rates. We welcome all learners, even those not seeking college credit. Jan Term is an apprenticeship and a cultural immersion experience. Some say it’s like leaving the country without a passport. It includes cultural lectures and field trips to Santa Fe, Taos, and Bandelier National Monument, as well as a visit to King’s Day at the pueblos and our own second annual Ghost Ranch Feast Day.
Micaceous Pottery: the Spirit of Clay Clarence Cruz, Kim Gabaldon G19A142 | $3,100 The rich earth of this mysterious and sacred landscape is the starting point for this class–the brilliant geological formations, the earth’s clay, the yucca paintbrush. After thanking the earth and gathering the clay, you will learn how to prepare it and coil it into pots, then fire your pots in ways traditional to the Pueblo potter. Join in the rare opportunity to experience the potter’s relationship to the earth, which is rooted in the respect and honoring, and carry the earth of northern New Mexico back to your homes as micaceous pots.
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JANUARY TERM Introduction to Silversmithing in the Southwest tradition Jamie Halpern, Steve Larance G19A141 | $3,300 With a long history that emerged among the Navajo in the 1860s and the Zuni in the 1870s, the making, trading, and selling of silver stoned jewelry continues to be a vital part of Southwestern art and culture. This class is both a hands-on course in the basics of making silver jewelry and lapidary with stones and shell, and in the history of Southwest jewelry-making and its role in the culture and economy of local families and communities. In addition to time in the studio with a master teacher and guest artists, participants will interact with artisans from Santa Fe and the pueblos, tour museum collections, and visit the historic Santa Fe plaza where native makers have been selling their creations for generations. Leave the class with wearable and sellable jewelry of your own making. Please Note: Class fees do not include the purchase of silver used in class. Silver can be purchased from Ghost Ranch at market prices, or students can bring their own. All other tools and supplies are provided. Students should expect to spend between $50 - $200 for silver purchases.
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Wednesday, January 2 to Monday, January 21 Desert Light: Digital Photography in Color and Black & White Kent Bowser, John Hayden G19A144 | $3,100 Are you ready for the possibilities of a Ghost Ranch photographic adventure fresh into the new year? Explore and experience the natural beauty of the ranch and seldom seen places in northern New Mexico in a course for all who want to craft and hone their photography skills. This is both a field class and a studio class. Participants will hike to absorb many landscapes by day and capture the stars by night. And then, make the most of your images apprenticing in the studio using state of the art techniques to edit and craft images that were coached in the field by the eye, intuition and perspective of a master teacher and artist. Beading on the Loom: the Art of Pueblo Style Bead Work Marvin Gabaldon G19A143 | $3,100 The art of loom beading beautifully captures designs that are created on paper and then strung on a loom. Let your mind design what you would like to see in your piece. Your beadwork attaches to soft deerskin fitted and molded to brass to create jewelry, tapestry and other treasures. This course will include hands on instruction from beginning to end and class time will require your creativity. Rooted in the context of Pueblo culture and craft, we will learn stitches such as the ladder, brick and peyote to create loomed art that will capture your inner spirit.
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JANUARY TERM Wednesday, January 2 to Monday, January 21 rocks, ruins & Dinosaur Bones for explorers Martha yates, Ph.D. (archaeology), Axel Hungerbehuler, Ph.D. (paleontolgy), Carola Stearns, Ph.D. (geology) G19SW141 | $3,100 An outdoor adventure to hike amidst the geology, paleontology and archaeology of northern New Mexico, for which the Ghost Ranch area is internationally known. Enjoy field trips to view the spectacular geology of the Colorado Plateau, Rio Grande Rift, and Jemez volcanic field (the first week), the dinosaur quarries of Ghost Ranch (paleontology, the second week) and ancient village ruins of the Southwest (archaeology, the third week). Explore the ancient worlds of cliff dwellings and kivas and the primordial worlds of oceans, volcanoes, Coelophysis and Effigia.
Writing the Sacred: Landscape, History, Memory & Ceremony in Indigenous Writing Pamela Uschuk G19W141 | $3,100 Listen to the minerals in the cliff, mesa and canyon walls of Ghost Ranch. See the colors of land and its creatures shimmer with each slant of light. They are story. Let them infiltrate your own writings as you live in and explore the heart of this high desert. Muskogee poet Joy Harjo said that we are “memory alive.” Explore memory in songs, ceremony and stories evoked by the landscapes and cultures of northern New Mexico that have inspired the writings of Leslie Marmon Silko, Joy Harjo, Luci Tapahonso, Rudolfo Anaya, N. Scott Momaday, Paula Gunn Allen, Demetria Martinez, Sherwin Bitsui and others. This is a field-based, mixedgenre writing course that traverses the vibrant communities and lands surrounding Ghost Ranch alive with spirits, history, ceremony and story.
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JANUARY TERM Wednesday, January 2 to Monday, January 21 expanding Spiritualities rabbi Nahum Ward Lev, Shelley Mann-Lev G19A144 | $3,100 Northern New Mexico draws an abundance of spiritual communities of different faith traditions to its canyons and mesas. This class is about cultural immersion and engagement, about meeting and talking with members of different communities, learning from them and listening to them–Muslims, Sikhs, Benedictine brothers, Rio Grande Pueblos, the Penitentes, the Greek Orthodox, Hindus and other communities, some nestled along wild and scenic rivers, on high mesas, or in the deep canyons of northern New Mexico. Engage in an open, informed and generous way with people holding different beliefs who are following a diversity of spiritual practices.
WINTER ART IMMERSION Sunday, January 13 to Saturday, January 19
new Creative expressions Patricia Pearce G190103 six nights
Have you ever wanted to spend a week in deep discovery of your creative spirit? If so, we have the perfect opportunity. We are offering a creative expression workshop in the amazing setting of Ghost Ranch. It is a perfect place to strengthen and pamper the creative Spirit. The time of year is perfect for the search. Cozy, warm fireplaces, cups of amazing hot chocolate and lots of materials to make your search complete. This workshop is offered in partnership with Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education. Patricia has been teaching art at SFCC School of Art & Design for over 20 years and is presently the Program Head of the Printmaking & Book Arts Department. She is noted for her found object sculptures that she creates from all types of material.
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Ghost Ranch Feast day
January Term & Community Celebration Saturday, January 12th, 2019 Free and Open to the Public Join the Ghost Ranch community as we celebrate a feast day on-site. With help from January Term students and indigenous friends from surrounding Pueblos and local tribes, begin the day really early to prepare the bread (to be baked in a traditional horno pictured above) and other traditional New Mexico feast day foods like biscochitos, pastelitos, posole, green and red chile stews, and an introduction to southwest foods. Ceremony and dance will lead us to the feast for body, mind and spirit. The Lightning Boy Hoop Dancers will bless our sacred ground.
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WINTER ART IMMERSION Two-Week Intensive Sunday, January 27 to Saturday, February 9 Women in Silver retreat: Creating, Learning & Sharing Vivianne Holmes, Mariele Williams G190104 13 nights This open studio format is a unique opportunity for advanced silversmiths to try new ideas or develop techniques you have been exploring. The value of free unstructured studio access is what makes these two weeks so unique and wonderful. We want to allow everyone the time to grow and focus on their own goals while leaving room for the unexpected lessons that will inevitably arise in this group setting. It is also a gift as we all learn from and with each other. We are so looking forward to facilitating this open studio and another wonderful adventure with stone and metal shared with special friends. Open to advanced silversmiths only. When your registration is received you will receive a survey call from an instructor.
VALENTINE’S WEEKEND thursday, February 14 to Monday, February 18 Heart of the Brain® LLC Layne Kalbfleisch G190202 4 nights Do you learn best through your own experience? Why is it that some things are easier for you to do than others? How do play, nature, music, and making art influence you in ways that nothing else can? The doctor encourages you to exercise, sleep, hydrate and ‘eat an apple a day’. Why meditate or pray? Come learn basic principles about the brain’s function and plasticity–how it adapts, remembers, creates, and imagines in childhood and across life; the difference between good and bad stress; and new skills to keep it healthy, enhance memory, and support skills and talent in yourself and those around you. Dismantle outdated information and replace it with fresh insight, to attach you, the participant, to the ‘feeling’ of your brain. A combination of science lecture, art and craft, guided meditation, outdoor play, and a trip to the Deer Dance at the nearby Okhay Owinge Pueblo, allows you to feel and see what ‘I mean’, not just hear what ‘I say’. Your weekend promises a small but mighty transformation in how you understand your brain and yourself.
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VALENTINE’S WEEKEND Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 17 Valentine’s Weekend Under the Stars G190203 | $450 per couple Celebrate Valentine’s Day a few days early with someone you love. Our Valentine’s Weekend Package offers space to rest and explore together. The $450 package rate (for 2 people) includes 2 nights lodging with Private Bath (upper mesa in Coyote or Tumbleweed) or a room with a Private Bath on the historic lower level of the Ranch, 5 meals and Saturday evening Music Under the Stars Concert tickets.
“Wonderful, spiritual, peaceful~ no TV, no phone, not even a clock! I absolutely loved it, and can still feel the spiritual renewal I received there~ we will be back!” 2016 Valentine’s Weekend Participant
CONCERT MUSIC UNDER THE STARS with Grammy-Winner Robert Mirabal
Saturday, February 16 Join us for an Evening of Music under the stars. In 2017, concert artist and grammy-winner Robert Mirabal filled the house. Join us for Robert’s return concert. Visit GhostRanch.org for dinner and concert information and tickets.
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WEEKEND WINTER ART ESCAPES Friday, February 8 to Monday, February 11
new exploring Nature through yoga, Color & texture Patty Donaldson, Daren redman G190201 three nights Come relish a weekend of yoga, hiking and textile arts. This Weekend Art Escape will open your eyes to the natural world in a multi-sensory way. Yoga classes will incorporate “Yoga Through the Elements” of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. Easy trail hikes will promote awareness of the nature surrounding you. The arts workshop will include learning to dye the colors of the natural world you experienced on your hike and a collaborative prayer flag session. There will be a “Prayer Flag Ceremony” to end the weekend along with a “Lovingkindness Meditation.” Depart for home with silk scarves and a prayer flag to seal your memories of this mindful weekend.
Friday, March 15 to Monday, March 18 Writing for Self-Discovery: Creative tools and transformation Kelsea Habecker G190302 three nights Come to a safe space to find your most authentic voice and your truest words in writing. We’ll use contemplative practices such as meditation, silent hikes on your own, guided journaling, and art to coax your awareness, self-compassion and creativity. Emerge refreshed from the weekend with a renewed sense of yourself and artifacts from your journey.
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thursday, April 4 to Monday, April 8
new tenets of Novel Writing Lisa Doctor G190402 four nights This workshop covers the basic tenets of novel writing that every new novelist needs to know before jumping into Chapter One. We’ll learn how to choose perspective; create an inner landscape for the protagonist that supports a central story problem; practice writing voice and tone; learn how to write scenes and create natural dialogue. Each participant will be given writing prompts chosen specifically for their protagonist. There will be group discussion and time for questions and answers about how to proceed when the workshop is completed. This workshop is geared to paricipants on all writing levels who wish to begin a first novel.
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TRAINING Friday, February 22 to Monday, February 25 Jeff DeBelliss G190205 three nights Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one. Maybe even save a life. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the perfect course for outdoor enthusiasts or trip leaders who want a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, or outdoor groups. Students who successfully complete the course receive a two-year certification through SOLO, the world’s oldest continuously operating school of wilderness medicine. Saturday & Sunday, 8-5–WFA | Saturday Evening, 6:45-8:30–CPR (optional)
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The Discoveries Trail is 53 miles of natural beauty, arts, science and culture of northern New Mexico connecting two locations that have shared history. The Manhattan Project scientists took vacation and respite at Ghost Ranch. Now, you can journey point to point visiting sites along the way that will inspire your curiosity, wonder, awe, and discovery! Travel time between Los Alamos and Ghost Ranch is 1.5 hours from point to point. FROM LOS ALAMOS: Bandelier National Monument https://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm Manhattan Project National Historical Park (in Los Alamos) http://www. visitlosalamos.org/the-manhattan-project-national-historical-park/ Valles Caldera National Preserve https://www.nps.gov/vall/index.htm Los Alamos History Museum http://www.losalamoshistory.org Bradbury Science Museum http://www.lanl.gov/museum/ Social media: FYILosAlamos.com | #PlayLosAlamos http://wherediscoveriesaremade.com/ San Ildefonso Pueblo Than Povi Fine Art Gallery http://thanpovi.com Santa Clara Pueblo Puye Cliff Dwellings http://www.puyecliffs.com Chimayo Trading Post, Espanola, NM https://www.chimayotradingpost.com Okhay Owingeh Pueblo https://savingplaces.org/stories/it-takes-a-village-ohkay-owingeh#. W1Ssui2ZNR0 Pueblo de Abiquiu Library and Cultural Center https://abiquiulibrary.wordpress.com/about The O’Keeffe: Welcome Center, Abiquiu, NM https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/visit/visitors-information/directions-toabiquiu Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center, Abiquiu, NM https://www.ghostranch.org Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology* | History Tour* Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology Peace Garden at Lower Pavilion | Labyrinth | O’Keeffe Landscape Tour | Trail Rides on Horseback Cottonwood Library | Welcome Center Trading Post Hikes: Chimney Rock, Kitchen Mesa, Box Canyon, Matrimonial Mesa * Download the izi.travel app before heading out on the trail. https://izi.travel/en/5bfb-ghost-ranch-museums/en
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THE ART OF TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY Week 1 Sunday, February 17 to Saturday, February 23 the Art of transitional Ministry Week 1 Jennifer Kottler and Mitch Coggin G190204 six nights Churches in the midst of change–whether that is a change in pastoral leadership, location or culture –have unique opportunities to explore who God is calling them to be and what God is calling them to do. Often it is up to the pastor to lead a congregation through this time of change and growth, and it can be challenging to know where to start. The vast majority of churches in the PC (USA) and other mainline denominations are small and struggling to know what it means to live out the gospel in ways that invite others to follow Jesus.
This workshop is set at Casa del Sol and is limited to 10 participants. In addition to opportunities for individual and group learning and fellowship, there will be opportunities to connect with nature, rest and reflect during your time at the Ranch.
This course will help the participants learn to analyze the congregational context and lead a congregation through this exciting time of discovery. It will also allow participants to learn more about the work of intentional transitional/ interim ministry and provide an opportunity to discern if God may be calling them to this work. This is open to clergy and lay congregational leaders of any denomination. This workshop is considered Week 1 of the Art of Transitional Ministry, and provided in partnership with the Transitional Ministry Education Consortium of the PC (USA). More information can be found at www.transitionalministryeducation.net.
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FEATURED GUEST ARTIST WEEKS Michelle Chrisman, Anna Koster and Christine Hales bring their talents to Ghost Ranch, each for a week of immersion in their specialty art. Learn new skills or sharpen your existing skills as you spend time in the long inspirational environs of Ghost Ranch. FeAtUreD GUeSt ArtISt FeBrUAry Sunday, February 24 to Saturday, March 2 G190206 six nights Michelle also teaches on: Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30 G190304 six nights Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28 G190403 six nights outdoor Landscape Painting in the Footsteps of Georgia o’Keeffe Michelle Chrisman Painting in the areas where O’Keeffe painted, be guided by O’Keeffe’s quote: “A Painting is good if it is good in the abstract sense.” Our emphasis will be simplifying the landscape into beautiful design and correct color values. We will look at O’Keeffe’s life & artistic process.
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INNER O’KEEFFE and Find Yourself FeAtUreD GUeSt ArtISt MArCH thursday, March 14 to Monday, March 18 G190301 four nights
O’Keeffe was once a beginner herself. Join us for this workshop—beginners, amateurs and those looking for a new start for their work—based on O’Keeffe’s dictum to “fill a space in a beautiful way.” Choose your medium: pastels, paint, collage. Experience lessons that O’Keeffe got from her most influential teacher (Arthur Wesley Dow) and the lessons she, herself, gave novices. This class opens up the making of art with a view toward O’Keeffe’s own perspective and practices. There is so much to consider when approaching a blank page or canvas: What to paint or draw, the composition or placement of subject matter, how to get the forms right, combining color for effect or going monochromatic, plus technique for applying the chosen media. Get started or get further guidance from an instructor who worked for O’Keeffe in 1976 and went on to study art and a museum career. “Christine...made this a spiritual as well as an artistic experience. Instruction leading to successful completion of an icon was clear and well paced. Spirit of fellowship pervaded. Wonderful field trips to Byzantine and Catholic monasteries... Wouldn’t change anything!... Thank you for an amazing artistic and spiritual experience. Phil Dommes, 2018 Ghost Ranch Icon Student
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FeAtUreD GUeSt ArtISt APrIL Sunday, April 7 to Saturday, April 13 Christine Hales G190402 six nights An icon is a valuable spiritual aid in prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Learn the ancient art of Byzantine Icon ‘writing’ using classical painting methods of transfer drawing, egg tempera laying, and gold leaf guilding. In residence for the week at Casa del Sol, in an atmosphere of prayer and meditation, you will encounter the experience of praying and painting an Icon that is at once refreshing and captivating. You do not have to be an artist! Step by step instruction with demonstrations will gently and joyfully shepherd you through the process.
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WRITING YOUR STORY OF LOSS & TRANSFORMATION Monday, February 25 to Saturday, March 2 Mirabai Starr, Jaime Grechika G190207 five nights 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.
INTRODUCTION TO TUFA CASTING Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30 Introduction to tufa Casting Steve Larance G190305 six nights The Spanish introduced the art of silversmithing to the Native tribes of the Southwest in the late 1800’s. Over time, they mastered this art form to the present day where American Indian jewelry is highly sought after by collectors all over the world. Tufa Cast is a technique developed by American Indian artists to which the regional volcanic stone is integral to the creative process. Tufa serves as the mold for casting silver to create one -of-a-kind pieces found nowhere else in the world. Join Master Hopi Artist, Steve Wikviya LaRance, to learn this process, creating rings, pendants and earrings.
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alternative spring break in Northern New Mexico
Sunday, March 17 to Saturday, March 23 Sunday, March 24 to Saturday, March 30
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$395 per person, double occupancy. Includes dorm-style lodging (6 nights), meals, service project coordination and activities. 10% discount for groups of 15 or more. Enjoy an alternative Spring Break for high school-aged and college-aged groups in the unique cultural environment and spectacular high desert scenery of northern New Mexico. This week offers service projects both on-Ranch and in the surrounding communities, with an exploration of cross-cultural experience and ecological themes. Between service projects, explore this vast landscape through hikes, campfires and other outdoor adventure activities. NOTE: Alternative Spring Break can be scheduled on other weeks pending availability. Contact Layne Kalbfleisch at 505.685.1000, ext 4145, laynek@GhostRanch.org
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Landscapes of Renewal: A High Desert Retreat Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5 Bill Brown, Debra Weir G190401 four nights Join us for this retreat of renewal that explores ancient landscapes that shaped the language of the bible and invites us to consider the landscapes that shape our own life stories. William P. Brown, professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary will guide morning sessions and afternoon hikes. The days will be bounded by morning and evening prayers and include time and space for personal reflection and small group conversations. Scholars have only recently appreciated how the natural landscape of ancient Palestine helped to shape the language of Scripture. Equally, if not more fascinating is how the biblical narrators, poets and visionaries viewed the land in terms of how they saw God at work among them. Their literary landscapes provided a sense of hope and renewal for themselves and their communities. Through guided study, open discussion, and meditative practice, we will as pilgrims explore these ancient landscapes with an eye toward discerning the underlying values and hopes that shaped them for what they are. We will learn how to “see” the biblical text, to encounter the text visually, and in so doing begin to shape our own landscapes of renewal and hope for today. This retreat is for anyone interested in deepening their spiritual life through study and reflection in a community of other seekers.
Credit Offered in conjunction with the Certificate in Spiritual Formation Program at Columbia Theological Seminary. Credit toward the certificate will be given to those who complete the readings and the final integration paper.
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Advance reading for credit toward the certificate is The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality by Beldon C. Lane.
Objectives • Deepened understanding of biblical texts and the landscapes that inspired them • Appreciation of our personal landscapes and their importance in one’s life • Rest, reflection and spiritual renewal
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Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28 Joseph Cavalieri G190404 six nights Learn basic skills for working with flat stained glass like cutting, grinding, copper foil and solder. This class will also discuss stained glass design relating to plants, birds and animals of New Mexico. The workshop is centered on making objects you want to have displayed in your home, and is a perfect prerequisite course to the Jesus and Our Lady in Stained Glass workshop that will be offered in Summer 2019.
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or A Creative Search for Compassion thursday, April 25 to Monday, April 29 Gina Marie Mammano, Sarah Zale G190405 four nights Has the aftermath of the election affected you personally? Are you feeling the need to wrestle with your thoughts and emotions—as well as connect with others in reflective and transformative ways? In this workshop, you will explore stories and feelings with two facilitators from eclectic backgrounds: Compassionate Listening ®, poetry, social justice theatre and meditation. Participants are invited to share their writing on a voluntary basis in a supportive environment; no experience is necessary.
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PARENTHOOD AS PILGRIMAGE Friday, April 26 to Monday, April 29 Laurie Lyter Bright G190406 three nights Join us for a weekend away reflecting on your journey as a parent. You’re on your own path, but you’re never alone. Engage with a theology of parenthood as pilgrimage. Learn to frame your journey and spiritual experiences of parenthood in new ways! In this course, together we will: • Renew our spiritual disciplines and discover new ones • Dis-entangle from parenting philosophies that harm our spiritual selves • Write, read, create, pray, share and walk the walk together
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Care and Rejuvenation for Pastors Monday, April 29 to Saturday, May 4 Bill Carter G190407 five nights St. Irenaeus is said to have declared, “The glory of God is the person who is totally alive.” It is a beautiful sentiment but a challenge to achieve. This is especially true for those who serve congregations as pastors and lay preachers. The work can be exhausting and could deplete soul, mind, and body. This retreat will focus on the question, “What would bring us totally alive?” How might each of us embody the Incarnation? Where might the Holy Spirit be inviting us to live whole, holy, and integrated lives?
“If you love jazz you’ll love this retreat ... even if you don’t like jazz it will be transforming”
With the psalms as our soundtrack, this retreat will be led by Bill Carter who describes his work as a “jazz pastor.” Join in a series of conversations about developing a pastoral life that is vibrant, creative, humane, and “syn-copated,” all in service to the Risen Christ whose desire is that we flourish in his ministry.
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COUNTRY, OLD TIME & BLUEGRASS MUSIC CAMP
Wednesday, May 15 to Sunday, May 19 Fine-tune your technique, ensemble playing and singing harmony among the sun-drenched mesas of Ghost Ranch. Once again at Ghost Ranch, early country, old-time, and bluegrass music all converge for a festival that includes lessons during the day, open jams by ability level in the afternoons and evenings, dancing in the honky tonk, and concerts with your teachers. Low stress, high fun, all levels are welcome! Teachers include the historically successful Ghost Ranch bluegrass faculty along with early country, rockabilly, and gospel headliners such as Grammynominated guitarist Bill Kirchen from Commander Cody and the Lost Airmen (‘Hot Rod Lincoln’), and the Ashland, Kentucky ‘Ranch Party’s’ own, Rob McNurlin. We’ll start each morning with a ranchwide sing-along. Learn the basics of bluegrass on your choice of five instruments, along with ensemble playing, lead and harmony singing, performance and song writing. Your early registration ensures your spot in the workshop for your instrument of choice.
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EARLY COUNTRY, OLD TIME & BLUEGRASS MUSIC CAMP Wednesday, May 15 to Sunday, May 19
new electric Guitar: Honky-tonk’s roots and Branches Bill Kirchen G190506 four nights In this fun and informative hands-on workshop, we’ll start with the hot licks and deep grooves of the classic country players around Bakersfield and LA: Don Rich with Buck Owens; Roy Nichols with Merle Haggard; James Burton w. Elvis (both ‘em) and everyone else. These players created a fresh, hard driving style that helped propel the electric guitar straight to the to the forefront of the soundscape - in country, rock, pop, tv and movie scores. We’ll examine the blues and rock of recent American guitar styles, and the blues and jazzy underpinnings of Western swing. There’ll be plenty of hot licks, some swiped from the pedal steel, plus the rhythm parts that glue it all together. Take a look at practice strategies, tips on playing with others, and the role the guitar plays in different group configurations. Discuss choosing the right guitars, amps and effects, and more importantly, how to get the best out of what you have. You’ll get stories, tips and tricks, plus the chance to see and hear how it’s done, up close and live.
Vocals: early Country & Gospel rob McNurlin G190507 four nights Rob McNurlin’s soul doesn’t talk, it sings. Come learn and practice the songs and vocal techniques of early country singers that weave the gospel among their melodies and harmonies. McNurlin, who stars in his own show ‘The Ranch Party’, brings his songs and stories to Ghost Ranch.
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Wednesday, May 15 to Sunday, May 19 Songwriting: Keeping It real! John Lilly G190508 four nights Everyone has a song in there somewhere. Learn strategies and techniques for giving it form. Talk about melodies, lyrics and their partnership, tempo, message, chords, hooks and arrangement. Look at classic songs to help learn what makes a great song so great. We will offer up examples of our own compositions, then write a song as a group. Songwriting should be a fun–even joyous– process, and we will do our best to keep it real.
new old time Clawhammer Banjo Joe Newberry G190509 four nights This old-time banjo class, for intermediate and above players, will feature a mix of famous and not so famous (although they should be) tunes. In addition to some exciting new tunes, there will be a number of familiar tunes such as “Angeline the Baker,” “Shortnin’ Bread,” and “Old Joe Clark,” to name a few. Those will serve as a springboard for some techniques that will keep your playing fresh and interesting. To that end, topics will include: Putting Drive in Your Playing, Rhythm Tips, Playing the Tune Up and Down the Fretboard High and Low, The Fifth String as a Melody Vehicle, Let the Tuning Do the Work, and The Under-Used Second Fret. The class will also help students learn how to pick up tunes in a session. Recording devices urged, as tab will not be used. t to keep it real. new youth Bluegrass Camp George Lilly G190510 four nights Learn the basics of bluegrass music. This interactive one-day camp (Saturday, May 18), open to youths age eight to 16, will introduce students to the elements of bluegrass music. Students will learn a few essential bluegrass songs, a brief history, and tips for playing with others. Instruments and experience welcome, but not required.
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new Cowboy Hat Making tom Hirt G190511 four nights Learn vintage cowboy hatmaking techniques from one of the most notable and established hatters in Hollywood. You will design and create your own heirloom quality felt hat. Use vintage hat blocks and equipment to form and shape hats by hand with techniques and tools of early hatters. Hand workmanship will involve crown blocking, brim flanging, crown and brim finishing, sewing, steaming, and shaping. Take home a hat that you have made infused with a bit of Ghost Ranch cowboy spirit. iking, histories, the songs of the land and people, Hiking the Harmonies of the Land Connie Burkhart G190512 four nights A blend of hiking, histories, the songs of the land and people, campfires and adventure through the exploration of rare sites of Ghost Ranch and the surrounding areas of northern New Mexico. Hit the trail and walk into the stories of history, geology, and archeology that make this region of the world so unique. Explore places such as Orphan Mesa and Red Wash Canyon. Hear the songs of creation on the desert wind and then enjoy the final show of the Early Country, Old Time, Bluegrass Music Camp taking place on the same weekend! Adult Service Corps G190513 Special rates: $235.00 per person, double occupancy includes meals, 4 nights dorm-style lodging; $145.00 per person, includes campsite and 3 lunches Help get the Ranch ready for our busy summer season! Participants do light maintenance, construction, landscaping and other kinds of projects. You need to enjoy working outdoors and be able to do a moderate amount of physical activity (approximately five hours a day).
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LISTENING FOR THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD A Celtic Spirituality
tuesday, May 21 to thursday, May 23 John Philip Newell, Cami twilling G190514 A midweek retreat with the acclaimed spiritual teacher John Philip Newell in the intimacy of Casa del Sol at Ghost Ranch in the high desert of New Mexico. One of the most cherished images in the Celtic world is the memory of John the Beloved leaning against Jesus at the Last Supper. It was said of him that he therefore 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.
Lodging at Casa del Sol and on the main Ranch is first come, first serve. All-inclusive Lodging & Meal Rates: • Private Bath $1100 • Semi-Private Bath $1090 • Communal Bath $700 • Tent Camping $660 • Camping with Electric or Full hook-up $670; • Commuter with lunches included $560
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This will be the focus of our retreat, co-led by John Philip Newell, offering teachings, and Cami Twilling, facilitating our spiritual practices. The retreat begins with the evening meal on Tuesday and ends with lunch on Thursday. John Philip Newell, the celebrated author of Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality, is one of the most prominent Christian teachers of spirituality in the Western world. His PhD is from the University of Edinburgh and he has authored over 15 books, including Praying with the Earth and his most recent visionary title The Rebirthing of God: Christianity’s Struggle for New Beginnings. In 2016 he founded the School of Celtic Consciousness in the belief that Celtic wisdom is needed at this moment in time, urgently. Cami twilling is the Director of Contemplative Spirituality at Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Denver, Colorado. A retreat leader and certified Spiritual Director, she has been leading mountain, urban, international and local retreats for more than 20 years in addition to weekly meditation and prayer practices.
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helpful info Health: Located in the high desert at an
If you use a wheelchair or scooter and need shuttle service from the Albuquerque airport to Ghost Ranch, call 505.685.1001.
altitude of 6,500 feet, Ghost Ranch is very remote from medical facilities. The nearest hospital is 35 miles away. The Ranch provides only basic firstaid services. The Abiquiu Clinic is 15 miles away but has limited hours and services. There is a 5-15 minute walk from most rooms to the Dining Hall, Library, Museums and meeting rooms. We strongly urge people with health challenges to consult with their physician before registering. Remember to bring a sufficient supply of medications for your time here.
Pet Policy: No pets are allowed in Ghost Ranch lodging facilities except in an RV space in the campground and assistance animals with prior notification to the Registrar’s Office.
Weather: The high desert altitude (6,500 feet) can produce extremely variable weather. Winter and spring temperatures can range from lows of zero or below at night to highs of 70° at midday; be prepared for rain and/or snow.
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What to Bring: To make your stay more comfortable you may want to pack the following: comfortable, casual clothes you can layer • sturdy walking shoes • rain gear • water bottle • hat flashlight • sun block • toiletries • hair dryer bathrobe • credit card to make telephone calls cash for purchases in shops on the Ranch. There is no on-site ATM. wi-fi & phone use : We offer free Wi-Fi access in select locations on the Ranch. A terminal with internet access in the Trading Post Café is available 24-hours. Due to Ghost Ranch’s remote location, cell phones may not work. Some phones are available for guest use to make long-distance calls with your credit card. Some wireless hot spots (for cell phones and laptops) may be found at various places on the Ranch.
Special Needs: Guests with disabilities are welcomed. Please contact the Registrar’s Office to discuss the type of accommodations you need, including wheelchair accessible bedrooms, bathrooms or special diets. A limited number of golf carts are available. Cost per day is $25. A valid driver’s license is required. Please call 505.685.1001 or 505.685.1017 for golf cart needs. Please note all of your special needs when registering. GHOSTRANCH.ORG |
• Hiking • Horseback riding • Bodywork Program (massages) • Trading Post • Two Museums • 24-hour Library with children’s room • Family Center (for children under age 3 and their adult caregiver) • Children’s playground • Georgia O’Keeffe and the Ghost Ranch Landscape Tour • Paleontology, Archaeology and Movie Site Tours • Challenge workshops • Climbing wall • Water activitiesSpring Chama River Rafting • Labyrinth, Karesansui and water wheel (meditation garden)
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ABOUT YOUR STAY and More Information Registration Fees & Payment Payment is due when you register. If you are unable to pay a 50% deposit, please contact the Registrar’s Office to make arrangements. Payment may be made by check payable to Ghost Ranch or by credit card–Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
Travel Dates & Check-in The first and last dates listed are considered travel days. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. on the first date listed for your workshop with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Ghost Ranch orientation. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on the last date listed for your workshop. Most workshops have morning (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) and evening (7:00-8:30 p.m.) sessions, with afternoons free. Weekend and shorter workshop offerings may meet more frequently. Some workshops offer optional afternoon studio time or an occasional field trip. These are noted in the workshop description.
We Invite You to Arrive Early or Stay After Your Retreat to Acclimate or Explore.
Meals Menus include vegetarian entrees. A salad bar is featured at lunch and dinner each day. Meals are served cafeteria style, with choice of indoor or outdoor dining. Please contact our Registrar’s Office to discuss your special needs. Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Lunch: Noon-1:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you are arriving after 6:00 p.m., we suggest that you eat in Santa Fe, Española or Cafe Abiquiu at the Abiquiu Inn (call for winter hours).
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.
When space is available, you are welcome to arrive earlier or stay later than your course date. Please make extended stay reservations by calling either 505.685.1001 or 505.685.1017. Stays before or after your class will be charged at the regular overnight stay lodging rate. See shuttle schedule and rates on page 43.
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TRANSPORTATION Travel Information Travel Days
The first and last workshop dates are travel days and are considered arrival and departure days. • Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. on arrival day. • Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. If arriving after 6:00 p.m., please consider eating dinner en route. • Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on departure day.
If You Fly Allow at least two and a half hours driving time between Albuquerque and Ghost Ranch. The nearest major airport is in Albuquerque, 65 miles south of Santa Fe. Some airlines fly directly to Santa Fe. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and an hour and a half between Santa Fe and Ghost Ranch.
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Roadrunner Shuttle Sandia Shuttle Rail Runner (commuter train)
See http://www.ghostranch.org/ visit/getting-here-transportation for more details.
Shuttle Service from Santa Fe to Ghost Ranch pick-up &
drop-off location: Santa Fe Sage Inn. Transportation is available to Ghost Ranch guests who are registered for a Ghost Ranch workshop. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Santa Fe Sage Inn, a friendly and hospitable lodging option close to the Rail Runner depot and the historic Plaza. Santa Fe Sage Inn has inviting contemporary Southwestern style rooms with special rates for guests who would like to stop over for a stay in Santa Fe on their way to or from Ghost Ranch. Call 505.982.5952 for reservations. Ask for the “Ghost Ranch” rate.
Shuttle ScheduleReserve at least 72 hours in advance
Rates: $25 one-way; $50 roundtrip Reservations are required. December 29, 2018-May 23, 2019 Winter/Spring Shuttle schedule: First day of workshop: Pick up at Sage Inn to Ghost Ranch • • 2:00 p.m. Last day of workshop – Depart Ghost Ranch for Santa Fe Sage Inn • 10:00 a.m.
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Rustic LODGING TYPES Ghost Ranch offers rustic lodging reflective of its origins as a working ranch. All units provide breathtaking vistas of colorful sandstone cliffs, cottonwoods and distant mountains. Guest lodging is free from phones, televisions, internet and alarm clocks. Rooms are basic, no frills, clean and comfortable. Cell phone service is very limited and Wi-Fi access is available only at certain locations around the Ranch. If you need to make a telephone call, we suggest you bring a calling or credit card. All lodging options are within walking distance of classroom buildings, the Dining Hall, Library and other structures via non-paved roads. Expect loose gravel and uneven terrain. OCCUPANCY NOTE: In all lodging options, if you do not register with a companion, a roommate will be assigned to you in a room with two or more beds. Single occupancy may be reserved for an additional $50 per night subject to availability. Building and room assignments are subject to availability. While we strive to honor specific room requests, we reserve the right to, if necessary, modify room assignments within the lodging type booked.
Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those with accessibility requirements. •
COMMUTER RATES We welcome participants who choose to stay off-site and commute to the Ranch for their workshop. The Commuter rate includes lunch each day. Additional meals can be purchased at the front desk.
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PRIVATE BATH Two occupants share a room (two beds) and one bathroom.
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SEMI-PRIVATE BATH Occupants of two rooms (two or more beds in each room) share one bathroom.
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COMMUNAL BATH Dorm-style rooms with multiple beds and a communal bath down the hall or in another building close by.
Residents of Rio Arriba County receive 15% off the Commuter Rate.
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RUSTIC lodging types Rooms with Private Bath
Comfortably furnished with neutral hues and a Southwest theme, most rooms have two beds (a queen + twin, or double + twin) and a dresser, nightstand, lamp, chair, closet and its own bathroom with shower. Some sleep up to three people. A limited number is available. On the mesa level, common rooms in each building have soft furniture, tables and chairs and a fireplace, perfect for group gatherings. The newest units on the main level are spacious, ADA accessible units close to the Dining Hall.
Rooms with Shared Bath
These spacious, comfortably appointed rooms sit in the historical sections of Ghost Ranch. Most are close to the Dining Hall and Library, with a few behind Corral Block. These older units each have a bedroom with two beds (a double + twin, or two twin beds), a dresser, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair and a closet. Every room shares a bath with an adjoining room; the bath is located between the two rooms. In a few units, two rooms also share a sitting area. Some rooms sleep up to three people. A limited number is available.
CASA DEL SOL
Private Bath, Shared Bath & Hermitages
Casa del Sol hosts Ghost Ranch courses that are spiritual in nature, and its rooms are reserved for those participating in classes listed on page 44. This charming, historic hacienda was built in the 1930s. Anchored under the Puerto de Cielo rock formation two miles from the main Ranch campus, it has a spacious courtyard looking out on the desert and Pedernal, Ghost Ranch’s landmark mountain. It has a fireplace, kitchen and simple living space surrounded by inspiring landscapes. Five bedrooms share three bathrooms; a two rooms have a private bath. Most rooms have doors that open onto the courtyard. There are three hermitages that can be used for short or extended stays. The hermitages are self-contained with their own bathroom, small refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. They are for people seeking sabbatical/retreat time.
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Rooms with Communal Bath
Dorm rooms with a communal bath down the hall or in another building reflect the history and dude ranch culture of Ghost Ranch’s past. Multiple bunk beds and very simple furnishings keep them among Ghost Ranch’s most affordable options. Mesa units, very rustic, have one bedroom with two beds (2 sets of bunks, or a twin + bunk bed) and a dresser, chair, shelf, mirror and reading lamp. Some rooms have a sink; shared bath with a sink and a toilet are located in each building, down the breezeway. Showers are located in nearby buildings. These units sleep up to three people. Some buildings have a central lounge area with large screen windows with stunning views. A few rooms on the main level sleep up to seven or eight people and are perfect for groups. Some rooms have a closet, dresser, chair and desk; others have closets and sofas. Large communal bathrooms and showers are located outside, a few steps down a breezeway or covered porch. Staff House has rooms with two twin beds in each room. It has comfortable interior communal spaces and open fields for play and stargazing and is close to the Dining Hall. Corral Block rooms face an open field
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for play and stargazing. It is close to the Museums, Lower Pavilion meeting space and the Welcome Center. It is a 5 minute walk to the Dining Hall.
Campground with Communal Bath
Open from mid-May until early October, the campground is Ghost Ranch’s most affordable lodging option with camping sites nestled in a canyon surrounded by red rocks. The Campground has facilities for tent camping, with or without electricity. Most sites have a table and a fire ring and only a very limited number have shade. Campfires are permitted only when weather conditions allow. The communal bath house is equipped with an ice machine, shared refrigerator, showers, sinks and coin-operated laundry. There is a 10-20 minute walk to the Dining Hall and meeting rooms. Pets are allowed in the campground RV spaces but not in other lodging types except approved assistance animals. Full hookup sites include water and a dump station at the site, and 30and/or 50-amp electric hookups. There are only a small number of full hookup sites, available on a first come, first served basis.
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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.