2014
ANNUAL REPORT EDUCATION & RETREAT CENTER
EXECUTIVE LETTER
40% INCREASE IN
TOURS & DAY ACTIVITIES
Dearest Friends, We are blessed to be stewards of Ghost Ranch and to personally witness the enrichment of every guest in our care. We are also immensely appreciative of all of the supporters of Ghost Ranch, those who invest their money, their time as volunteers, their ideas and their passion for this transformative and healing space. Funds donated in 2014 assisted us with: • The first annual Wisdom Sharing event • Underwriting of 280 Programs for adults and youth of all ages • Investment in the infrastructure including a new sewer and water line, dining hall roof and HVAC system, and sustainable grounds improvement • The Community Day Camp and Museum programs for area children • The partnership with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps for trail restoration of the new and improved Matrimonial Trail The investment into these initiatives resulted in a deficit in 2014. In following our 5-year business plan, we will continue to invest in the repair and improvements of the facilities, the wetlands and aqueduct, and key revenue-generating strategies. We will still celebrate how far we have come; since 2008 our revenues have grown from $3.7 million to $4.7 million (in Abiquiu), and in one year from 2013 to 2014 from $4.4 million to $4.7 million. Most important are the numbers of lives that have been touched, surrounded by love and learning – numbers far beyond the tangible millions. As you are all so aware, Ghost Ranch is a phenomenal place. We are accomplishing more than has ever been accomplished before in the number of guests who are inspired by their experience in spiritual, mental and physical development. We are building up neglected physical facilities and land in sustainable ways. We will continue all of this growth in the next five years following our Strategic Plan, in initiatives that will be appreciated by many future generations to come. And we will know that God will lead and surround us all with the energy to keep Ghost Ranch viable, relevant and enriching to all. In service and gratitude,
Debra Hepler
Executive Director
Bill Ireland Tom Arenberg Chair, Governing Board
Chair, National Ghost Ranch Foundation
• OUR LEGACY & OUR FUTURE •
19% INCREASE IN
PROGRAMING REVENUE
9% INCREASE IN
OVERNIGHT STAY REVENUE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Quiet and diligent, year after year, our Silversmithing program has been transforming peoples’ lives for over 40 years. In 2014 Dale Smith handed the torch to his assistant of 10 years, Judith Foster. Once his student, Judith’s enrollment in Silversmithing created a whole new career and “a feeling of accomplishment and achievement I have never before experienced,” she states.
MUSEUMS in 2014
Judith is not alone. Over the last 13 years, others have come to the Ranch, experienced our Silversmithing classes, and gone on to create new lives for themselves.
12,781 VISITORS 2,046 TOURS 500 STUDENTS (LOCAL & NON-LOCAL) 5 ART SHOWS
Nancy Krim an accomplished artist and has been invited to be “Artist in Residence” for the month of March at Everglades National Park.
Vicki Stevenson and her husband are living out a life long dream of building a community art building in Denver called the Art Gym.
Dobrila Pintar a Jan Term student and a Women and Silver Class attendee has
a very successful teaching schedule and a studio in Chicago. She has been selected to study with a internationally know glass artist this early fall in Italy. She will be offering her first class here at Ghost Ranch in October.
Kendra Roberts a Jan Term Student was so moved that she went back to De-
Pauw and finished her degree on independent study making jewelry. She went on to a Master’s program in Scotland and is in New York supporting herself as a full time jewelry designer. Her work can be seen in many galleries across the US. This last spring her work was featured on the runway during Fashion Week.
Marie Vandeveer has become a studio artist and is showing and selling her work in the Bend, Oregon area.
INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACED MAIN SEWER LINES NEW ROOF AND HVAC IN DINING HALL WELCOME CENTER BATHROOMS RENOVATED TRADING POST CAFÉ IMPROVEMENTS CAMPGROUND RENOVATION
Leav Bolander is an accomplished jewelry artist with her work for sale at the Denver Art Museum.
REMOVED INVASIVE PLANTS TROMBE, CONTROL, O’KEEFFE COTTAGE RENOVATIONS
Kathy Shann has grown to become a very accomplished lapidary artist and is selling her work in Oklahoma.
Sandy Binion lives in New York City and during 2014 has rented and furnished a studio in downtown New York. After a recent show she went home with NO work. Every piece sold.
Vincent Gioiella built a studio in Santa Fe and has begun selling his work.
GUEST SERVICES SECRET CALLER PROGRAM HOSPITALITY TRAINING NEW BEDDING
DINING UPGRADED MENUS EXPANDED FARM TO TABLE FOOD PREPARATION TRAINING
• OUR LEGACY & OUR FUTURE •
ENRICHING LIVES The Mission Of Ghost Ranch Is To Enrich Lives… Enrichment from the beauty and expansiveness of the landscape as well as from rich and diverse course offerings; courses designed to expand minds, hearts, creativity and awareness of how to live life more fully and authentically.
A TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS Wisdom Sharing - A Deepening Retreat October 13-17 When the cottonwoods were at their peak of gold over 300 participants came not only to hear from the wisdom of Dr. Hyun Kyung Chung, Gloria Steinem and Alice Walker but to experience important teachings from our Native American and Native Hispanic women elders, our moderator Melanie Harris and from each other. The jubilant energy of this event was palpable and the enthusiastic feedback it generated allows us to see that more forums for such wisdom exchange are desired.
Youth Week Increases 200% since 2012 Significant growth was seen in 2014 with our Youth Service Corp, Youth Week school programs, summer swim lessons and 2nd annual Community Camp. The presence of these young people and their leaders bring laughter, learning and confidence to know that our future generations desire a connection to creation and community.
• January Term celebrated its 40th Anniversary
• A Gathering of Waters Water Symposium— critical in the high desert of New Mexico as well
• Momentum continued with increased atten-
as globally—entered its second year
dance to Alternative Holiday offerings like the Contemplative New Year’s Retreats and the 3rd
• Private retreat time designed for ministers at
Annual Heartbeat of Gratitude event honoring
Casa del Sol
multiple perspectives on Thanksgiving • New cultural excursions to places like Chaco • Philip Newell’s book release of “The Rebirthing
Canyon, the Four Corners region as well as the
of God” with a week of teaching and exploration
path of Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico
• Breathing Ghost Ranch AIR--Two-Week Artist
• Summer offerings like guided hikes, yoga on
Immersion & Rejuvenation introduced
the lawn (and basketball court), Open Art Studio, all-Ranch lectures, Worship and conversations
• Discerning the Signs of the Times celebrated
around the meal tables
its 25th Anniversary. Participants continue exploring the intersection of faith and justice in
• Stillpoint Spiritual Formation Program marks it
our world
5th year and continues to fill
• OUR LEGACY & OUR FUTURE •
PROGRAM REVENUE
2,985 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
2.O
1.O 2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
1.19 MILLION
1.23 MILLION
1.28 MILLION
1.52 MILLION
1.47 MILLION
1.56 MILLION
1.81 MILLION
VOLUNTEERS & GIVING
16,058 VOLUNTEER HOURS CONTRIBUTED TO OUR SUCCESS
92 SCHOLARSHIPS VALUED AT $35,132
COMMUNITY OUTREACH Ghost Ranch provided financial or in-kind contributions and/or volunteer assistance to the following local communities: Holmes Presbyterian Camp & Conference Center
El Rito Studio Tour
Abiquiu Studio Tour
Luciente--Abiquiu
Amigos Bravos
Monastery of Our Lady of the Desert
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico
New Mexico Conference of Churches
Community Day Camp
Rio Grande Restoration
Community Swim Lessons
Silver Bullet Productions
El Rito Library
Tourism Association of New Mexico
GOVERNING BOARD
Diane Arenberg - Santa Fe, NM David Burpee - Lincolndale, NY Dietmar Fritsch - Denver, CO Cesar Goulart - Albuquerque, NM Skip Herbert - Sacramento, CA Bill Ireland - Venice, CA Bill Major - Tulsa, OK Geoffrey Mather - Albuquerque, NM Patty Meneley - Boulder, CO Carl Schlich - St. Simon’s Island, GA Mark Hostetter - New York, NY
Charles Jaynes - Albuquerque, NM By Virtue of Office Tom Arenberg - Santa Fe, NM Marcella Glass - Boise, ID Ex-Officio Debra Hepler - Abiquiu, NM Mike Kirk - Louisville, KY Brian Frick - Parkville, MO
2014 FINANCIALS GHOST RANCH STATEMENT OF INCOME
2014 2013
Operating Revenue Programs $ 1,816,753 Groups & Overnight Stays 1,094,432 All Other Operating Income 1,139,575 Total Operating Revenue 4,050,760 Operating Expenses Facilities, Operations and Guest Services 1,564,604 Food Service & Housekeeping 1,105,474 Programs & Events 917,225 Other Operating Expenses 595,265 Total Operating Expenses 4,182,567 Total Gross Operating Margin
(131,807)
1,010,023
Other Operating & Administrative Expenses
1,294,727 1,011,155 937,934 534,411 3,778,226 23,498
1,121,539
(1,141,830)
Net Margin (Loss) from Operations
$ 1,568,214 1,175,211 1,058,300 3,801,724
(1,098,041)
Non-Operating Support Annual Fund Contributions 506,321 NGRF - Chimney Rock & Facilities Support 148,790 Total Non-Operating Support 655,111
481,847 132,918 614,765
Total Net Margin
$ (486,719) $ (483,276)
Abiquiu Operations Santa Fe Carrying Cost Total Net Margin
$ (436,123) $ (433,562) (50,596) (49,714) $ (486,719) $ (483,276)
GHOST RANCH BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2014
ASSETS Cash Cash & Money Market Funds $125,671 Petty Cash and Cash in Process 150, 017 Total Cash $275,689
December 31, 2013
$260,712 95,271 355,983
Investments Long-term Investments held by the Foundation Other Assets Accounts Receivable Inventory and other current assets Total Other Assets
455,470
467,358
64,406 222,584 286,990
86,121 239,282 325,404
Fixed Assets
5,833,426
5,812,459
TOTAL ASSETS $ 6,851,575 $ 6,961,203 LIABILITIES Amounts due to the Presbyterian Church $ 2,881,146 $ 2 ,660,481 Other accounts and notes payable 71,578 53,098 Deferred Revenue 208,563 221,081 Total Liabilities 3,161,288 2,934,660 NET ASSETS Unrestricted Net Assets and Plant Fund $ 3,041,933 $ 3,454,333 Temporarily Restricted 192,884 104,852 Temporarily Restricted-La Bruzza (77,180) (65,292) Permanently Restricted-La Bruzza 532,650 532,650 Total Net Assets 3,690,287 4,026,543 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$ 6,851,575 $ 6,961,203
• OUR LEGACY & OUR FUTURE •
NOTES TO 2014 FINANCIALS Included in the $4.8 million annual budget at the Ranch, and the $486,000 deficit, are the following: 1) We successfully grew our operating revenues in 2014 by 7% over 2013 as we continue to focus on new sources of revenue and better ways to attract new guests. 2) Continued investment in new positions in Operations, Front Desk and other guest-oriented positions necessary to deliver high quality guest services. 3) Continued investment in formal Hospitality Training for all Ranch staff. 4) Higher food costs per meal as we experiment with new menus and guest preferences along with increased meal counts; we served 104,581 meals in 2014, up 8% over 2013. 5) Expenditures for attorneys in resolving the Abiquiu Lake water storage issue. 6) Costs of carrying and maintaining the Santa Fe property. 7) Investments were also made in sewer, roofing and other infrastructure improvements in 2014.
NGRF IN 2014 NGRF 2014 Successes
The goal of the National Ghost Ranch Foundation is to drive the fundraising for the Ranch. These
activities will support the Annual fund as well as the Endowment Funds that have been established over the years. In 2014, NGRF members made thank you calls to long term donors and followed up with lapsed donors. In addition, the 2nd annual Ghost Ranch Auction was held in September. Over the last 2 years, almost $18,000 has been raised through the Auction which is held in the fall.
How to support NGRF • NGRF provides many ways to support the Ranch. • Join the Compadres Program at the Compadre or Compadre Gold level with a donation, • Volunteer to help at the Ranch as a greeter, • Join a NGRF committee to support our donor stewardship activities, • Donate collectibles, art or other items for the Auction. IF you have any interest, please contact Mary Martinez at the Ranch
NGRF Officers Tom Arenberg - President Manley Olson - Vice President Mike Evanson - Interim Treasurer
Connie Burkhart - Secretary Connie Brakebill - Member at Large
Beginning Balance Description
Redemptions
Unrealized Gain/Loss
Earnings Receipts 0 $119 $900 290 565 315 1,309 5,686 835 0 0 312 0 0 836 0 0 67 0 0 472 0 0 30 2,000 1,189 918 0 0 1,998 0 0 2,653 0 0 234 582 0 634 1,200 5,249 161 0 0 1,909 0 0 118 0 5,046 457 0 0 1,151 0 0 97 0 935 871 5,779 20,450 64,824 90,123 129,838 184,804 0 0 184 0 100 529 0 0 857 0 5,987 1,679 0 5,270 1,214 0 2,000 966 5,000 16,120 751
$513 173 448 177 475 38 268 17 502 1,136 1,507 133 337 63 1,085 68 259 655 54 487 (26,459) (12,396) 105 299 488 947 650 565 559
$19,696 6,889 17,693 6,826 18,293 1,463 10,326 652 20,081 43,747 58,066 5,126 13,916 3,524 41,794 2,589 9,844 25,205 2,113 19,069 418,738 2,213,672 4,033 11,577 18,769 36,639 26,584 21,081 15,584
106,283 198,554 270,776
(26,847)
3,093,589
Merrill Lynch account 403 0 403 0 Note receivable- Ghost Ranch 7,081 (5,644) 0 0 $2,949,415 $100,639 $198,957 $270,776
0 0
0 1,437
Ellis Endowment $18,402 Ellis Museum 6,6,76 Art Bldg Equipment 20,787 Jim Kempes Pot Hollow Ceramic 6,337 Advancement for Ceramics & Arts 16,982 Environmental Dev 1,358 Garbage Truck 9,586 Labyrinth Ghost Other 605 Memorial Plaques 17,850 Volunteer Housing 40,613 Jim Hall Humanities 53,906 Creating a Culture of Peace 4,759 Lidie Miller Library 12,363 Ruth Hall Paleo 7,349 General Scholarship 38,800 Roberts Scholarship 2,403 Sanderson Scholarship 14,174 Galbreath Series 23,399 Jim & Ruth Hall Memorial 1,962 June Lewis Memorial 18,646 NGRF Facilities 395,044 Chimney Rock Fund 2,080,979 New Earth Endowment 3,744 Ellis Research 10,849 Ellis Scholarship 17,424 Dirks Endowment 40,000 Spiritual Life & Development 29,990 Kramer Development 21,550 D&J McGown Program 25,394
2,941,931
• OUR LEGACY & OUR FUTURE •
Ending Balance
$(26,847) $3,095,026