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Dear Friends,

More and more studies are showing that creating creates longer, happier and healthier lives. Learning new things, getting out of a constant rou-tine, being in a different environment all contribute to a quality and quantity of life that we invite you to experience at Ghost Ranch.

Where can you say to your children, “Have fun, see you in a few hours,” and know they are safe and happy? Where can you stay away from thou-sands of emails and texts and constant clamoring for your time? Where can you say “I could never (fill in the blank–paint, write, make a silver bracelet or a pot, repair a roof, help a stranger, dig up dinosaur bones, embrace the wilderness, meditate) and then do it abundantly? What are the truly divine qualities in us that God intended when we were created in God’s image?

You can read all the scientific research on why your brain reacts the way it does to stress and then how it reacts to creativity and leisure.

Or you can simply experience the way that your body, mind, heart and soul react to being at Ghost Ranch.

We’ll see you soon!

Debra HeplerExecutive Director

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Choose your workshop from a breadth and

wealth of programming led by kind, nurturing and creative

teachers, writers and explorers—all professional individuals

called to Ghost Ranch’s richness and spirituality.

Immerse yourself in the 21,000 acre extraordinary land-

scape unique to Ghost Ranch. Find your space for

renewal and meditation.

Enjoy healthy meals and conversation to nourish your body and soul.

Relax your body through yoga and meditation offer-

ings and our talented bodywork (massage) professionals.

Plan your adventure with hiking trails, trail rides,

museum visits and tours, floating the Chama River and

our Georgia O’Keeffe Landscape Tour. Add an extra day to

absorb the energy.

Tune in to your true nature.

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Single occupancy may be available for an

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NOTE: See pages 67 to 69 for lodging types. See the rate chart on page 70. Rates are double occupancy. Meals are included beginning with dinner on arrival day and ending with breakfast on your departure day.

If there are three or more guests sharing one room, only the first two pay lodging. Additional guests beyond the first two pay for meals and workshops fees.

If you do not register with a companion, a roommate may be assigned to you.

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Table of Contents

Workshop Calendar Listing 5-9

Family Reunion Weeks 9

Casa del Sol & Spirituality Retreats 11

Optional Activities 12-13

Workshop Descriptions 14-66

Youth Activities 14-15

Plan Your Stay 67+

Lodging & Meals 68-70

About Your Stay & Sample Day 71-73

Travel Information 10

Our Sponsors 74-inside back cover

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Calendar of Workshops

J u N e 2 0 1 4June 2-5Part I—Rest, Reflect & Restore for Teachers ..................... 16Liz Mangual, Bob Kanegis

June 5-8Part II—Celebrating Educators! ........................ 16

June 2-8Mesa Magic— Capture Landscape on Site ............................................. 17Louise Minks

Watercolor—Big & Bold ... 17Deborah Rubin

Artist Mentoring Week ............................................ 17Jan Myers

Open The Heart, Still The Mind ................................. 17Susan Weber

A Creative Plunge—Writing the Waves ......................... 17Joan Logghe

Leave Only Footprints—Take Only Photos ...................... 17John Hayden

Rest & Recreation ............ 17

June 9-15The History & Practice of Spiritual Reading ............. 18James Findlay

June 16-22 Travel Watercolor Sketching ............................................. 18Deborah Rubin

Devotional Writing–Poems, Meditations & Prayers ..... 18Keven Bellows

Archaeo-Astronomy in the American Southwest ......... 19Ron Olowin, Tom Christian

Native Grounding: Deep Wis-dom for Shifting Times .... 19Alta Begay-Piechowski, Terrell Piechowski

Reconnecting with Your Most Authentic Self: A Reading & Writing Workshop for Teachers ........................... 19Stephanie Noll


Youth Activities for Ages 3 to 9th Grade .... 19

Youth Service Corps ......... 19

Senior High Youth Initiative ............................................. 19

June 23-29Earth-Honoring Faith—Listening To Earth, Opening To God ......................... 20-21Melanie L. Harris, Mary Ann Lundy, Janet Parker, Nichole Salimbene, Lindsey Schneider, Chandra Taylor Smith, Beata Tsosie-Peña, Kathy Wan Povi Sanchez

Field Sketching Ghost Ranch Flora & Fauna .................. 22Helen Byers, Janet Darrow

Lessons From Georgia O’Keeffe’s Art, Life, Landscape ............................................22Anna Koster

Watercolor & St. John—A Spiritual Odyssey ............. 22Pomona Hallenbeck

Rio Grande Culture & Pueblo Dances: Feast Day At Ohkey Owingeh ........................... 22Joey Rivas, Martha Yates

Introduction To Southwest Literature ......................... 23Sharon Franco

Writing Your Life Into Stories ............................................ 23Michael Noll


Adult Service Corps ......... 23


Senior High Youth Initiative .............................................23

Text & Texture—Making Expressive Textures with Calligraphic Marks ........... 24Yukimi Annand

Brush Script & Drawing: Introduction To Pointed Brush ............................................24Eliza Holliday

Neuland, Cuneiform & Beyond ............................................ 24Carrie Imai

YOUTH WEEK—Fruits of the Spirit in Our World Today for Middle School & High School Ages ...................................25Claudio Carvalhaes

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June 30-July 6Family Week .................26-28

The Color of Prayer .......... 27Chuck Hoffman, Peg Carl-son-Hoffman

Making Music as Families– Stomp Style ...................... 27Tom Zehnder, Tim Gibbs-Zehnder

Dinosaurs, Fossils & Fun ...27Alex Downs

Changing the World One Brick at a Time–Making Adobes .... .............................................27

Painting Sampler—Art For Non-Artists ...................... 28Juliana Crownover

Pottery—Expressing & Creating with Clay ........ 28TBA

A Healthy You Makes a Healthy Family ................. 28Susan Weber

Outdoor Adventure for Adults ............................................28Robb Carter

The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work ... 29Larna Kuyk

Northern Rio Grande Rock Art ............................................29Martha Yates

Beauty in the Desert: Artist Mentoring Week ..... page 29Pomoa Hallenbeck



Calligraphy Open Studio Mentoring Week .............. 29Sharon Zeugin, Nancy Culmone

July 7-13The Art of Pastels ............. 30Susan Daugherty

Beginning Silversmithing ...30Judith Foster, Jamie Halpern

Fused Glass is Hot! .............30Olive Smith

Creative Jewelry for Beaders ............................................ 30Crea Lynn

Drawing as Meditation—Sharpening the Eye to See .... ............................................. 31Elizabeth Buckley

Fire it Up! Metal Sculpture ... ............................................. 31Tom Nichols, Connie Burkhart

Exploring Modern Mosaics .. ............................................. 31Kathy Thaden

Weave & Wander ............. 31Suzanne Halvorson

Quilts from Sunbonnet Sue to Georgia O’Keeffe .............. 31Karena Koeberle-Wells

Working the Magic of Ghost Ranch Clay ....................... 31Barabara Campbell

Creating Better Photographs with Your Digital Camera & Rediscovering the Beauty of Classic Black & White ...... 32Philip Krejcarek

Yoga for Well-Being ......... 32Cassidy Geppert

Poetry & Painting ............. 32Pomona Hallenbeck, Carol Merrill

History & Culture of the Southwest ......................... 32Andrew Guiliford

The Ghost Ranch Chorale .............................................32David Poole, Matalie Wham




Youth Activities for Ages 3 to 9th Grade ......33


July 14-20Just Let Me Bead—Open Stu-dio & Mentoring Week ..... 33Crea Lynn

Catch The Color—Introduction To Stained Glass .............. 33Olive Smith

Purposefully Personal Carving ............................................34Robin Keck

Pastel Intermediate Plein Air ............................................34Diane Arenberg

Stone, Shell & Silver: Channel & Silver Inlay .................... 34Judith Foster

Mosaic as Meditation ....... 34Kathy Thaden

Clay to Lift the Heart ....... 34Barbara CampbellFire it Up! Metal Sculpture ... .............................................35Tom Nichols, Connie Burkhart

Off & Running—Let That Brush Go! ......................... 35Pomona Hallenbeck

Japanese Basket Weaving & Intro to Shifu Paper Yarn ...... .............................................35Donna Crispin

Acting on Our Creativity— Drama & Musical Youth Camp ............................................ 35David & Winona Poole

Photography as Spiritual Practice: A Language of Faith ............................................ 35Richard Choe

Permaculture for Arid Lands .............................................35Eric Garretson

Three Rivers Flowing: Feng Shui, Deep Time & Ceremony: ............................................ 36Karen Kudebeh, Laurelyn Baker

Paleontology at Ghost Ranch .............................................36Alex Downs



Specialty Service Corp— Sewers & Quilters Project ..... .............................................36Karena Koeberle-Wells




Discerning the Signs of the Times: A Better World is Possible ......................... 37Serene Jones, Ofeliz Ortega, Simone Campbell

July 21-27The Rebirthing of God ..... 38John Philip & Ali Newell

Raku & the Art of Tea ...... 39Barbara Campbell

Fire it Up! Metal Sculpture ... .............................................39Tom Nichols

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Painting Sampler—Real Art for Non-Artists ...................... 39Juliana Crownover

Quilting a Peaceful Garden ... ............................................ 40Judy Moore

Bring Out Your Skills in Stained Glass .................... 40Olive Smith

Silversmithing Sampler— Contemporary Southwest Jewelry ............................. 40Bill Derrevere

Gospel Music Alive! ......... 40Todd & Linda O’Neal

The Prayerful Harp: A Celtic Harp .................... 40Linda Larkin

Contemplative Photography: Inner & Outer Visions ...... 40Christopher Jordon

Indiana Jones was Here! Archaeology at Ghost Ranch, Week 1 .............................. 41Richard Binggeli, Chris Crews, John Hayden, Maisie Morris



Youth Service Corps .......... 41

Youth Activities for Ages 3 to 9th Grade ......................... 41

Senior High Youth Initiative ............................................. 41

July 28-August 10Intensive Conversational Spanish, Weeks 1 & 2 ....... 41Margo Chavez, Sharon Franco

July 28-August 3Collage & Assemblage ........ 42 Cal Mahin

Mapmaking: The Art of the Personal Atlas .................. 42Guillermo Delgado

Acting the Ten-Minute Play ............................................ 42Kate Snodgrass, Leslie Dillen

Abstract Painting ............. 43Laura Young

Rug Hooking in the Great Outdoors ...........................43Judy Moore

Bells, Fountains & Fire .... 43Tom Nichols

Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting ............................ 43Al Gury

Stories: The Art Most Human ............................................ 43Anita Skeen

What the Owl Knows: Finding the Lyric Poem in the Natural World ............................... 43Jane Taylor

Hiking, Writing & Yoga for Women ............................. 43Donna Bolding, Susan Weber

The Substance of Things Seen: Art, Faith & the Christian Life ............................................ 44Karl Gustafson, Robin Jensen

High Desert Journey—Expedi-tion for Body & Soul ......... 44Connie Burkhart

Indiana Jones was Here! Archaeology at Ghost Ranch, Week 2 .............................. 44Richard Binggeli, Chris Crews, John Hayden, Maisie Morris



Youth Service Corps .......... 44



July 28-August 4The Spiritual Journey ...... 45Christopher McCauley, Ravi Verma

August 4-10Southwest Sampler .......... 46Ghost Ranch Team

The Politics of Food ......... 46Eric Nicholson, John Little

Journey Toward Wholeness.............................................47Valerie Brown

Opening to the Divine in Creation: An Intellectual & Experiential Exploration .............................................47Julie Barnes





August 11-17Enneagram Boot Camp .... 48Suzanne Stabile

Turning Our Pain Toward Hope Through Writing .... 48Bill Tammeus

Creation as Companion in Times of Transition .......... 48Julie Barnes

Summer Sampler ............. 49Pomona Hallenbeck, Martha Yates

Rest & Recreation ............. 49

August 18-24Thin Places & Photographic Creativity .......................... 49Chuck Kirchner

The Wonder of Watercolors .............................................49

August 18-31Beginning Silversmithing Intensive ........................... 49Judith Foster, Marie Vandaveer

August 21-24Being Present to God’s Pres-ence: Creating Innerspace .............................................50Jim Heaney

Walk with the God of Liberation ......................... 50Nahum Ward-Lev

Evolutionary Unity Conscious-ness & Interspirtuality ..... 50Delores Kincaide, Sharon Palma

Being Divine in the Real World ............................................ 50Susan Swyer

August 25-31Awash with Gouache ........ 51Pomona Hallenbeck

Finding Your Way Home ... 51Lily Kaplan Myers

Backpacking with the Saints............................................ 51Belden Lane Patricia Lane

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September 1-7The Alabaster Jar: The Path with Mary Magdalene ...... 51Pomona Hallenbeck

September 5-7 The Fullness of Watercolors .............................................52Erik Speyer

Two Leaves & a Bud: Tea from A~ Afternoon Tea to Z~ Zen of Tea .................................... 52Martha Thole

Planting, Harvesting, Cooking ............................................ 52Eric Garretson

Voices & the Land ............ 52Karen Hall

Northern Rio Grande Rock Art ............................................ 53Martha Yates

Outdoor Adventure .......... 53Robb Carter


September 8-13Artist Mentoring with Erik Speyer ............................... 52

September 11-14 When Images Speak Louder Than Words ..................... 53Jan Gough, Joan Drescher

September 15-22The Spirit Of Place—Earth Walks ................................ 53Doug Conwell

September 18-22Roll Around Heaven ........ 53Jessica Maxwell

September 15-28Plein Air Painting in Northern New Mexico ...................... 54Ann Painter

Awakening Creativity Through an Ancient Art Practice: Papermaking .................... 54Jacqueline Mallegni

September 19-21Landscape Drawing: Docu-menting Your Journey ..... 55Camille Rendal

The Secret of Aunt Em’s Silk Quilt: Writing About Family in Essays, Books & Poetry ......55Stephanie Moran

Yoga Autumnal Equinox Celebration ....................... 55Meta Hirschl

September 19-22 Chacoan World Excursion Road Trip .......................... 55Martha Yates

September 20-28The Continental Divide Trail Through Ghost Ranch and the Land of O’Keeffe ............... 56Brian Johnson, Willie Picaro

September 22-27 The Art Of Transition— Interim Ministry Training.. 56James Roghair, Carol Shellenberger

September 22-28Watercolor & People: A Natural! ..............................56Pomona Hallenbeck

Change & Conflict in Congregations (Even If You Hate Both) ........................ 56Anita Bradshaw

September 26-28Slowing It Down: Photography as a Contemplative Journey ... .............................................56Randee Lawrence

Action Photography at Ghost Ranch ............................... 57Michael DeYoung

See More, Be More: Photogra-phy is About Seeing ......... 57Ann Ehringhaus

September 29-October 5Abstract & Cold Wax ........ 57Cindy Walton

Ansel Adams Photography ... .............................................57Kent Bowser

Exploring the Villages & Churches of Northern New Mexico: A Watercolor Odyssey .............................................58Pomona Hallenbeck

Soulcollage as a Spiritual Path ............................................ 58Kathryn (Kat) Kirby

Creating Beauty in the Kiln With Fused Glass ............. 58Olive Smith

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

Awakening Creativity & Spirit: Inspiration From the Land & Georgia O’Keeffe .............. 58Randee Lawrence

Autumn Aglow—Digital Photography ..................... 58David Young

Fall Colors Galore! ............ 59John Hayden

Poetry Alchemy in the Days of Awe ................................... 59Joan Logghe

Fall Paleontology ............. 59Alex Downs


Open the Heart, Still the Mind ............................................ 59Susan Weber

October 1-5Making Sacred Our Personal Ancestral Wounds ............. 59Annie Bloom

October 9-12Inspiring Young Writers— Creative Writing Support for Teachers ..................... 60Jeanette Calhoun Mish

October 6-12Dear Past, Dear Future: Letters & Other Epistolary Pleasures .......................... 60Jane Taylor

Going for the Jugular ....... 60Ina Hughes

Inner Journeys: Travel Writing From the Heart ................ 61Catherine Watson

The Picture in the Poem; The Poem in the Picture ......... 61Anita Skeen

Oh, the Depth of the Riches! Mining Meaningful Family Stories .............................. 61Adam Booth

Storm Catching: Writing In & About Hard Times ........... 61Laura Apol

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October 27-November 2A Seasonal Celebration of Crones in Autumn ............ 65Evelyn Beck, Judith Walton

Seven Stages of a Woman’s Path Explored Through Photography ..................... 65Karen Ruckman

Weathered Warriors— Emerging Elders .............. 65Terrell Piechowski


Celebrations for Days of the Dead (Dias de los Muertos) .. .............................................65Helen Byers

November 7-9A Pilgrim’s Heart ............. 66Kim Caird, Wardene Crowley

November 10-16Holding the Memory — Beginning Anew ............... 66Janet Schreiber, Camille Cates Barnett

November 17-23 The Art of Spiritual Direction .......................................45, 66Stillpoint Staff

December 5-7The Advent of Peace Weekend ............................................ 11John Dear

December 29-January 1The Wheel of Creativity: Taking Your Place in the Adventure of Life .............. 66Katherine Robertson-Pilling

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER Family Reunions

Summer Weeks

June 30-July 6

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Ghost Ranch is the perfect setting for a family reunion or group gathering. During the summer, we have select weeks dedicated to such reunions with special pricing and activities for your family/group. Whether a small group or large group, Ghost Ranch has the ability to help create a memorable and special experience for you. The week beginning Monday, June 30, includes activities and festivities related to July 4th (parade, special concert and more).

For more information or to register call Evelyn at 505.685.10001. If you are interested in booking a family reunion outside these dates contact Charlene Carroll 505.685.4333, ext. 4242 [email protected]

Road Stories: Driving the Story Highway ........................... 61Constance Squires

Plein Air Painting for the Colorist Painter ................ 61Michelle Chrisman

Pastels—Light & Color ..... 62Susan Daugherty

Abiquiu Arts Adventure— Guided Abiquiu Studio Tour & More .................................. 62Pomona Hallenbeck

Plein Air Painting with Spirit .............................................62Ann Painter, Sharon Richey Turner

Leave Only Footprints—Take Only Photos ...................... 62John Hayden

Day Hikes on the Continental Divide ............................... 62Nancy Shibley

Geology of the Southwest ..... .............................................62Lincoln Hollister


October 20-25Christianity After Religion .... .............................................63Jeanette Baust

Journeys in the Wilderness .. .............................................63Nahum Ward-Lev, John Hayden

Heaven of the Heart: Creating a Space for Sacred Imagination ............................................ 63Chuck Hoffman, Peg Carl-son-Hoffman

A Theology & Ministry of Place ............................................ 63Trey Hammond

Transforming Leadership For Inclusive/Diverse Faith Communities .................... 64Rafaat Girgis, Robert Chesnut


Discovering the Story In & Around Us ........................ 64Keith Herron, Stephen Graham

October 23-26A Seasoned Call—A Soul Re-treat for Spiritual Directors .. .............................................64Christopher McCauley, Ravi Verma

October 27-31 Georgia O’Keeffe Southwest Excursion Road Trip ........ 64Karen Butts, Kate Coleman

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TRAVEL DAYSThe first and last course dates are trav-el 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 pm. If you don’t think you will arrive by 6:00 p.m., please consider eating dinner in Española or in Abiquiu

• Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on departure day

IF YOU FLYAllow at least two and a half hours driving time between Albuquerque and Ghost Ranch (not counting connections or waiting time).

The nearest major airport is inAlbuquerque, 65 miles south of Santa Fe. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and an hour and a half between Santa Fe and Ghost Ranch.

Ways to get to Santa FeRoadrunner Shuttle [email protected] shuttle will drop you off at the Santa Fe Sage Inn as well as other Santa Fe locations.

Other shuttle services may be available from the Albuquerque Airport.

Rail Runner (commuter train)1.866.795.7245www.nmrailrunner.comThe train depot is three walking blocks from the Santa Fe Sage Inn. Free ride to the Inn may be available.

Albuquerque Airport Car Rental Most car rental companies are avail-able.

Shuttle from Santa Fe Pick-up & Drop-off Location— Santa Fe Sage InnGhost Ranch is pleased to continue our partnership with the Santa Fe Sage Inn, a delightfully 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. With plenty of free parking and a downtown shuttle, the hotel has all the modern ameni-ties you’d expect of quality Santa Fe lodging. Visit santafesageinn.com for a list of amenities. Call 505.982.5952 for reservations. Be sure to ask for the special “Ghost Ranch” rate.

Transportation betweenthe Albuquerque airportand Santa Fe Sage Inn:Rates: $20 one-way; $40 roundtripReservations are required.

June 2-August 17, 2014Summer Shuttle schedule:Monday—Pick up at Santa Fe Sage Inn

• 2:00 p.m. and• 4:00 p.m.

Sunday – Depart Ghost Ranch• 8:30 a.m. and• 10:00 a.m.

August 18-October 12, 2013Fall Shuttle schedule:Monday—Pick up at Santa Fe Sage Inn

• 2:00 p.m.Sunday – Depart Ghost Ranch

• 10:00 a.m.

Additional shuttles may be added. Please check individual workshop descriptions for availability.

Travel Information

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June 9-15The History & Practice of Spiritual Reading

Rev Dr James D Findlay 18

June 16-22Devotional Writing– Poems, Meditations & Prayers

Keven Bellows 18

June 23-29Watercolor & St. John —A Spiritual Odyssey

Pomona Hallenbeck 22

June 30-July 6Beauty In The Desert: Artist Mentoring Week


July 7-13Poetry & Painting

Pomona Hallenbeck Carol Merrill 32

July 21-27The Rebirthing of God

John Philip & Ali Newell Some lodging available at Casa del Sol. Retreat takes place on the main Ranch.

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Casa del SolLocated two miles from the main campus, Casa del Sol is a retreat house at Ghost Ranch dedicated to deeper spiritual contemplation. In 2014 many workshops which are conducive to small group work and contemplativespace are being held at Casa del Sol. These workshops are designated with the sun symbol beside the title throughout the description pages.

July 28-august 4The Spiritual Journey

Christopher McCauley Ravi Verma 45

august 4-10Journey Toward Wholeness

Valerie Brown 47

august 11-17Turning Our Pain Toward Hope Through Writing

Bill Tammeus 48

august 18-24Thin Places & Photographic Creativity

Chuck Kirchner 49

august 25-31Finding Your Way Home

Lily Kaplan Myers 51

september 1-7

The Alabaster Jar: The Path with Mary Magdalene


september 11-14When Images Speak Louder Than Words

Jan Gough, Joan Drescher

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october 6-12Plein Air Painting with Spirit Ann Painter Sharon Richey Turner

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october 27-nov. 2Celebrations for Days of the Dead (Dias de los Muertos)

Helen Byers 65

november 7-9A Pilgrim’s Heart

Kim Caird Wardene Crowley 66

november 10-16Holding the Memory—Beginning Anew

Janet Schreiber Camille Cates Barnett 66

november 17-24The Art of Spiritual Direction

Stillpoint Staff 45

December 5-7The Advent of Peace Weekend

Father John Dear 67

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Disconnect from the busyness of your daily routine, and re-connect with your true nature.

Optional Activities

AVAILABLEALLYEARTrail Rides – GhostRanch.org for ratesRide horseback through the landscape made famous by O’Keeffe. We have a ride that will fit your experience and your adventure level.

Massage – GhostRanch.org for ratesIn the spirit of “rest, re-creation, and renewal,” with the commitment of nationally certified, licensed massage therapists, the Ghost Ranch Bodywork Program helps promote health and wholeness.

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

Hiking TrailsGhost Ranch has three distinct trails. Hike through red rocks and hills, lush green areas of forest, past dinosaur quarries and atop mesas with incredible views.

LibraryOpen 24 hours, this special place is a quiet, comfortable center located in an historic adobe building that was once home to the Robert Wood Johnson family (Johnson & Johnson), built for their stays at Ghost Ranch.

Labyrinth & Karesansui In this place of Spirit, take time to be still and listen. Located near the Arts Center, walk the half-mile path of the labyrinth (modeled on the design in Chartres Cathedral) or sit on the contemplation benches at the Karesansui (Zen garden) for prayer, meditation, reflection and mindfulness.

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Only at Ghost Ranch can you experience these special tours and activities amidst the red rock.

While You Are Here

THROUGHNOVEMBER(orbyprivatearrangement)Visit GhostRanch.org for rates

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

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

Paleontology of Ghost Ranch TourWe drive, then walk to the original quarry site and step back in time geologically to under-stand the significance of the little dinosaur Coelophysis and learn about new discoveries.

Movies at Ghost Ranch TourA look at the sites of the long list of movies filmed at Ghost Ranch.

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

ArcheryShoot a bull’s–eye at Ghost Ranch. We have an Archery Range where beginner to expert can shoot. One hour session. Limited to 12 people. Register at the Welcome Center.

Raft the Rio ChamaExplore the vivid landscapes of the Rio Chama with a rafting partner, Far Flung Adventures. Funyaks are also available.

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Youth Service Corps—Meaningful Mission Work in Northern New MexicoJoin with other youth and young adults to share your talents, skills and desires for helping and meeting others in a beautiful and spirit-filled place like Ghost Ranch. In addition to the service performed, you will have the chance to meet new friends, learn about Northern New Mexico’s unique culture and join in Outdoor Adventure and Spirituality offerings. Contact Cale Rogers at [email protected] or call 505.685.4333, ext. 4196.

• $350 (for youth and adult chaperones) Includes lodging (dorm style), meals, program and activity fees.• Discount available for groups of 15 or more.

Service Corps participants give 25 hours of service per week to Ghost Ranch in exchange for lodging (dorm-style lodging or

campground) and lunches.

Help with construction, light maintenance, landscaping, other

projects and service, including shuttle driving. You need to be receptive to working outdoors

and able to do a moderate amount of physical activity

(about 5 hours a day).

Registration is $95, which includes a Service Corps T-shirt. Meal Ticket price for breakfasts & dinners is $132 for the week.

Weeks of June 23 through August 10

ExploreService

Opportunities

available Weeks:

June 16-22 July 7-13 July 14-20 July 21-27 July 28-Aug 3

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For Weeks June 16-August 10

Youth Activities

9:00 a.m. to noon and

7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For Children

3 years to 9th Grade

$100 per child for the entire week

While adults spend mornings and evenings immersed in a work-shop of their choice, youth spend mornings and evenings experi-encing all kinds of new things under the guidance of our trained staff. Some adult courses have afternoon or all-day schedules—please note these times when reg-istering—make arrangements for child care during these periods which have no youth activities.

Activity ThemesExpressive Arts • The Cultural Gifts of Northern New Mex-ico • Peacemaking • Outdoor Adventure • Creating Commu-nity Among Diverse Groups • Environmental Stewardship • Spirituality Activities & Discus-sions • Fun and Games

Free For Children Under 3The Family Center is a safe, com-fortable place for children under the age of three to play and rest.Child care is not provided. Spon-taneous co-ops of parent and grandparents are often organized.

For 10th to 12th Graders Youth in grades 10-12 must enroll in one of the following:

(1) One of our scheduledworkshops OR

(2) Senior High Youth Initiative $150 per youth for the entire week. Youth will join in service projects on and off the ranch, time to work with the younger children and time to work with the horses. Activities may include waterfront time, overnight camp-out and ropes courses. Times are more flexible than the regular youth activities and may include some afternoon hours.

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June 2-8

School’s Out

June 2-5

Monday to Thursday

Part I—Rest, Reflect & Restore for Teachers

G14eD611Liz Mangual Bob KanegisBring closure to your classroom school year in a reflective and mean-ingful way. Recharge and renew as you reflect on what gives you a sense of purpose, passion and joy which you pass on as a gift to your students. Devote time to ask your-self what you need in the summer ahead to care for you.

Community storytellers and educators, Liz Man-gual and Bob Kanegis lead with lightness and humor in one moment, and guide a dialog that leads to penetrating depth in the next.Each retreat day provides structured framework with opportunities for spontaneity, time in nature and rest through discussion, walks, crafts,

music, poetry, campfires and rambles.

June 5-8

Thursday to Sunday

Part II— Celebrating Educators!

G14eD612This time is intended to be expansive space for all in the education field to rest, play, laugh, share and celebrate the year with people who dedicate their life work to our future generations. Time will be less structured and highly flexible with optional activities to support you in having a restorative experience. Activities will include offerings like yoga, guid-ed hikes, waterfront on Abiquiu Lake, art studio time, night sky/astrono-my, chair massage, and one evening at the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs.

School’s out! You have just given so much of yourself. Now it’s time to give to yourself—the experience of a rich and relaxing time of rest, restoration and inspira-tion. Refresh, recharge, rekindle and reconnect with the deep currents of your personal and profes-sional life.

Experience this with the support of heartful, fun-loving and skilled facilitators in the com-pany of like-minded peers and professional colleagues, all encom-passed within the breathtaking beauty and healing environment of Ghost Ranch.

Part I or Part II $199 Package in-cludes programming, lodging & meals. Dorm rooms with communal bath, dou-ble occupancy $165 camping

Part I & Part II $350* See package above $250 Camping *upgrade for an additional amount.

Some scholarship support is available.

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June 2-8Monday to Sunday

Mesa Magic— Capture Landscape on Site

G14A611 $410 + 6 nights

Louise MinksPaint on site in the Ghost Ranch area, either in oils or acrylics. Develop your personal response and style as you explore the colors and shapes of the formations. Using a limit-ed palette of colors, learn to mix color effectively, to develop form with lovely shadows and values.

Watercolor— Big & Bold

G14A612 $410 + 6 nightsDeborah Rubin Learn techniques and theory to create wonder-ful 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.

Artist Mentoring Week with Jan Myers

G14A613 $425 + 6 nightsJan Myers The rich scenery at the Ranch has been a contin-ued source of inspiration for me since 1984. Shar-ing that knowledge of nifty places to paint, plus years of experience in pastels is my goal for this special workshop. Group sessions and one-on-one time should make this a rich experience for all.

Open The Heart, Still The Mind

G14H612 $385 + 6 nights

Susan WeberThis course opens and strengthens the body with daily yoga and stills the mind with various meditation practices (sitting and walking), guided visualizations and walks in nature. Sacred poetry and prose is woven into the class, as are two field trips to places that inspire. Yoga mats provided. Bring your own journal or notebook.

A Creative Plunge—Writing the Waves

G14W611 $400 + 6 nightsJoan LoggheMix writing poetry and memoir with the hand-fashioned artist book. Refresh your heart and mind while working with award-winning writer Joan Logghe, a 20-year Ghost Ranch faculty member and Poet Laureate of Santa Fe (2010-2012).

Leave Only Foot-prints—Take Only Photos

G14O611 $430 + 6 nightsJohn HaydenAn outdoor adventure extraordinaire—learn and use minimum impact (no trace) ethics/practices as the group hikes to seldom-to-little-visited sites on Ghost Ranch and neighboring National Forests. While wildflow-er/nature photography and sketching will be the focus, we will seek to appreciate the majesty and complexity of this land and its people and to examine our role as stewards of such rich resources.

Rest & Recreation

G14R&R611 $150 + 6 nightsEveryone needs some rest and recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Activities will include guided hikes, wellness offerings and other special activities.

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June 9-15 June 16-22

Summer Kickoff


Travel Watercolor Sketching

G14A631 $395 + 6 nightsDeborah RubinCapture travel mem-ories and more 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 lev-els of experience. Indoor and outdoor painting.

Devotional Writing–Poems, Meditations & Prayers

G14CDS631 $395 + 6 nightsKeven BellowsDuring this course, 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 over the centuries 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”. We will com-pile a book of our work as the week progresses.


The History & Practice of Spiritual Reading

G14CDS621 $385 + 6 nightsRev. Dr. James D. FindlayExplore ancient, medi-eval and contemporary methods for utilizing sacred texts to enhance spiritual experience. Begin with a survey of spiritual interpretation and engagement with sacred texts. Then, engage in creative and practical spiritual work with texts from a range of traditions. Textual in-terpretation will be used in concert with explor-atory journaling, guided meditations, times of silence and attentive walking. No previous experience needed.

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Archaeo-Astrono-my in the American Southwest

G14SW631 $475 + 6 nightsRon Olowin Tom ChristianExplore the archaeo-as-tronomy of the Chaco culture in the American Southwest. This course provides an historical overview of the Pueblo culture and visits to important and relevant sites. Field trips to Chaco Canyon (at the summer solstice) and sites on and near Ghost Ranch will be central to the course.

Native Grounding: Deep Wisdom for Shifting Times

G14SW632 $400+ 6 nightsAlta Begay- Piechowski Terrell Piechowski

Are you seeking greater balance and harmony within yourself, family and community? This retreat will provide teach-ing/coaching, ritual and ceremony based upon traditional and contem-porary Native American teachings and practices.

Reconnecting with Your Most Authentic Self: A Reading & Writing Workshop for Teachers

G14W631 $400 + 6 nightsStephanie Noll

By taking time for reflec-tion and contemplation, teachers can return to the fall classroom with renewed spirit and energy that impacts their students and the commu-nities where they teach. We will discuss our jour-neys as teachers, reading selections from renowned writer/teacher Parker J. Palmer (The Courage to Teach), memoirist Frank McCourt (Teacher Man), and young teacher Esme Raji Codell (Educating Esme: Diary of a Teach-er’s First Year). Teachers of all grades and subjects are welcome.

Rest & Recreation


Youth Activities for Ages 3 to 9th Grade

G14YA631 $100 + lodging See Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description. Note: Middle School and Senior High Initiative will integrate into Youth Service Corps for this week - page 14.

Youth Service Corps

G14YS631 $350 packageBe part of a group that provides meaningful mission work in Northern New Mexico. See page 14 for details.

Senior High Youth Initiative

G14SHI631 $150 + lodging Participants will join in the Youth Service Corps for this week, page 14.

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Listening To Earth, Opening To God

G14S641 $395 + 6 nightsWhat are Earth’s voices saying to us? How do we listen? And how do we respond so as to celebrate life, embrace hope, and work together for Earth care and self-care on an endangered planet? Women’s experience and voices will be highlight-ed—Native-American, African-American, Anglo-American and Latina-American. Men’s voices will join.

Presentations, conver-sations, contemplative practices, art, prayer and ritual come together in this retreat facilitated by Larry Rasmussen.

Melanie L. Harris teaches Christian social ethics, womanist ethics, African-American reli-gious and eco-spirituality at Texas Christian Uni-versity. A former broad-cast journalist, Dr. Harris is the author of Gifts of Virtue: Alice Walker and Womanist Ethics and is currently writing a book engaging women’s contributions to eco-jus-tice. She is ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mary Ann Lundyis retired from positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in the World Council of Churches. She was one of the originators of the Reimagining Conference held in Minneapolis in 1993, which stirred wide controversy about wom-en’s theology.

June 23-29

Earth- Honoring

Faith

Listening To Earth, Opening To God is seventh in a series of a ten-year commitment on the part of Ghost Ranch to Earth-Hon-oring 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.

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Janet Parker is Pastor for Parish Life at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington, Va. Her work in Christian Ethics includes indigenous worldviews and strug-gles for sustainability, sovereignty and land. Currently she provides leadership for people of faith fighting mountain-top removal mining and climate change.

Nicole Salimbene is a visual artist, working with unconventional ma-terials to explore themes of sustainability, spiritu-ality and archetypal poet-ics. She leads workshops in environmental and contemplative art making practices in affiliation with American Universi-ty, Clark University, the Lama Foundation and a variety of community and professional organizations.

Lindsey Schneider is a two spirit, mixed race descendant of the Pembina band of Turtle Mountain Chippewa (Anishinaabe) Indians and of Scandanavian settlers. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest instilled in her a fierce love of the land and respect for its original peoples. After receiving a B. A. in Religious Studies at Willamette University, she spent a year with the Luther-an Volunteer Corps working on environ-mental justice issues at the Pesticide Action Network. She is now a Ph. D. candidate in Ethnic Studies.

Chandra Taylor Smith is the former Vice President for Research at the Council for Opportunity in Education and Director of The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportuni-ty in Higher Education, Chandra Taylor, is the National Audubon’s Vice President for Community Conser-vation and Education. She is ordained in the Progressive Baptist tradition.

Beata Tsosie-PeñaBeata Tsosie-Peña, B.A. from Española, NM, is an active community organizer, advocate and educator, as well as a local dancer, poet and artist. Beata currently facilitates Environmental Health and Justice Focus groups for Tewa Women United and instructs poetry and writing work-shops for teen groups in the Española and Santa Fe school districts.

Kathy Wan Povi Sanchez a Tewa from San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM, is a community educator and potter. Currently, Kathy is the Environmental Health and Justice program manager of Tewa Women United (TWU), a gather-ing of intertribal women advocating for positive social changes, in ending racism, and to stop nucle-ar terracide of our moth-er earth. She advocates for rekindled nurturing of women’s leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Visit tewawomenunited.org

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Field Sketching Ghost Ranch Flora & Fauna

G14A641 $450 + 6 nightsHelen Byers Janet DarrowThe desert will be in bloom! Join us─anartist and a biologist─ to identify and record its summer plants and crea-tures. On field trips and walks, hone your skills of observation and practice the art of nature journ-aling. Learn the basics of botanical illustration in watercolor. Daily demos and plenty of individu-al attention. All levels welcome.

Lessons From Georgia O’Keeffe’s Art, Life, Landscape

G14A642 $425 + 6 nights

Anna Koster Enjoy hands-on art sessions, starting with an exercise prescribed by O’Keeffe herself. Learn about Georgia O’Keef-fe’s art and her life from someone who served as her weekend compan-ion. Formal art lessons for beginners focus on composition, color, and atmospheric perspec-tive. Participants should be able to walk at least two miles over uneven terrain. Bring a digital camera if you want to augment your drawing sessions.

Watercolor & St. John—A Spiritual Odyssey

G14CDS641 $425 + 6 nightsPomona HallenbeckCollaborations of artists, calligraphers and theolo-gians throughout history have made it possible for us to experience the wonders of early spiritual awareness. The St. John’s Bible project first inspired at Ghost Ranch is a mas-terful recreation of artis-tic collaboration. Create your personal response to John, the disciple of love. With meditation, study and watercolor we will open the book of St. John to personal discovery, understanding and value. Daily demos, evening slide shows and plenty of one-on-one. All levels welcome!

Rio Grande Culture & Pueblo Dances: Feast Day At Ohkey Owingeh

G14SW642 $415 + 6 nightsJoey Rivas Martha YatesCreate more fullness in your life by expe-riencing a Southwest Pueblo Dance. Included are teachings on the meaning, costumes and seasonal cycle of pueblo dances as well as their significance in present times. Tuesday will be spent at Ohkey Owingeh for their Feast Day. Spe-cial insight and sharing will occur from Ghost Ranch staff member Joey Rivas who is part of the Ohkey Owingeh Pueblo.

June 23-29

Summer in

Full Swing

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Introduction to Southwest Literature

G14SW641 $400 + 6 nightsSharon Franco In this class we will talkabout the special land and peoples of the Southwest as presented in its literature. Read and discuss short works of prose, poetry and fiction by the most important and best-known writers of the Southwest. See classic films, mostly made from novels, such as “The Milagro Beanfield Wars,” “Lonely Are the Brave,” and “Salt of the Earth.” All reading materials will be provided.

Writing Your Life Into StoriesG14W641 $400 + 6 nights

Michael NollLearn to tell your story within the genre of one of the oldest and most literary forms in contem-porary American writing: the personal essay. We’ll read a variety of personal essays in order to discov-er styles, structures and strategies that can bring your essay to the page in its truest, most authentic form. Sacred poetry and prose is woven into the class. Bring your own journal or notebook.

Rest & Recreation


Adult Service Corps

G14SC641 $95 + $132 for optional additional mealsBillie Rogers Dennis Smith

Give 25 hours of service per week to Ghost Ranch in exchange for lodging and lunches. See full de-scription on page 14.


G14YA641 $100 + lodgingSee Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description. This week Middle School & High School Ages will join in the Youth Week offering - page 25.


G14SHI641 $150 + lodging This week participants will join in the Youth Week offering - page 25.

Beginning June 16 through the week of August 11, ending on Sunday, August 17, we are excited to continue special enhancements to your Ghost Ranch time. These are ways that we are trying to support all of our guests’ mind, body and spirit experience.

OpenStudio

Open Studio Coordinator: Juliana CrownoverAn Open Art Studio space is available to guests of all ages during the afternoon (typical non-class hours) to experience some of the following:

• Paint, draw, use pastels and other mediums

• See demos about different techniques and mediums

• Receive mini-teachings and lectures on many art themes/methods

WellnessTeam

Wellness Coordinator: Susan WeberTo enhance your overall health and well-being, the Wellness Team will offer some of the following:

• Yoga offerings • Contemplative prayer • Mini-teachings on

different health and spirituality topics

• Guided hikes • Other offerings

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Text & Texture— Making Expressive Textures With Calligraphic Marks

G14A641A $395 + 6 nightsYukimi Annand Start from creating marks with different writing tools and different objects. Then we design alphabets with those new marks to write texts in various ways we can ex-periment with. Examine writing speed, pressure, the directions of strokes and the relationship be-tween letters for making effective textures. Exer-cises include layering, tones and use of chosen colors. Basic design lay-out and composition, and use of line and space in Japanese calligraphy will be presented to create expressive textures.

Brush Script & Drawing: Introduction To Pointed Brush

G14A641B $395 + 6 nightsEliza HollidayTo get started writing scripts with the pointed brush, students will have lots of warm-up exercisesand drawing. When thealphabet forms are added, you should be in full control of this flexible calligraphy tool. And by learning some drawing techniques, you can illustrate your brush lettering pieces with compatible line.

Neuland, Cuneiform & Beyond

G14A641C $395 + 6 nightsCarrie Imai

This course will cover five wonderful alphabets including the modified Neuland and Cuneiform, then learn the skills to create endless varia-tions. Open to all levels, non-calligraphers and advanced will find their niche in this multitude of letterform and infinite variations. Participants will receive a bound book of samples, a tool kit and weird and wonderful writing tools.

June 23-29

Literally Letters Calligraphy

Festival

Literally Letters Week 2 Open Studio/Mentoring Week – see page 29 for more details.

Fruits of the Spirit in Our World Today for Middle School & High School Ages

G14YW641 $350 includes dorm style lodging & meals (for youth and adult chaperones), program and activity fees The Holy Spirit—a part of the Trinity–is a gift from God. A dove, a force of wind—who or what is this Holy Spirit?

How do we, as people of the modern day, relate to this powerful, generous, and creative force? Most importantly, what does it mean to us?

In the beauty of the expansiveness of Ghost Ranch, we will explore and wonder together

about what Scripture says about the Holy Spirit and figure out together how the Fruits of the Spirit apply to our daily lives at school, at church and within our families.

Through this exploration of who the Holy Spirit is, we will delve into our-selves as well, unraveling the mystery of who we are as people of Christ.

The week will include hiking, swimming, service and cultural experiences, small groups, prayer services, and so much more.

Claudio Carvalhaes, a theologian and artist, was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he also earned his degree from the Independent Presbyterian Theological Seminary and he received a PhD from Union Theological Seminary. He is currently Associate Professor of Liturgy and Worship at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He loves music and nature.

June 23-29

Youth Week FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT IN

OUR WORLD TODAY

with Claudio Carvalhaes

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June 30-July 6Monday to Sunday

Family week provides rich opportunities for families of all shapes and sizes to enjoy time together in learning, creative arts, play and adventure. Our program layout for 2014 creates time for family as well as time for youth to be with youth and adults to be with adults.

There is something for everyone!For Your FamilyChoose one course to experience together for two mornings (Tuesday & Wednesday).

For Youth Spend two mornings (Thursday and Saturday) in Youth Programming to experience exciting Ranch offerings with your peers.

For Adults Choose one course from pages 28-29 to experi-ence for two mornings (Thursday and Sat-urday). One evening adults will have a Date Night featuring a special meal in the Dining Hall followed by a trip to the Ojo Caliente Mineral/Hot Springs (while the kids are well cared for in Youth Activities).

Friday, 4th of July, will be spent as a collec-tive group preparing for the Independence Day Parade, Ranch festivities and a special evening concert with the Zehnder Brothers. Evenings will include fun inter-genera-tional offerings.

June 30-July 6

Family Week

$125 + 6 nights Youth (age 3-12)

$165 + 6 nights Youth (ages 13-17)

$295 + 6 nights Adults (18+)Family Week Host: Sharon Edwards

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The Color of Prayer

G14F711AChuck Hoffman Peg Carlson- Hoffman Focusing on the dual concepts of art as prayer and the making of art as a way of praying, we will guide you in the creation of your family painted prayer canvas. As a group, look at images of ritual prayer objects from a variety of faith tradi-tions to validate and in-spire. As a family you will do the nourishing soul work of art and prayer. The process of creating together as a family will engage your imaginations and nourish your family prayer life. Share ideas to develop ritual as yougather for family prayer.

Making Music As Families– Stomp Style

G14F711BTom Zehnder Tim Gibbs-Zehnder Come sing songs togeth-er, create and perform a Stomp routine, learn musical concepts through play and have the opportunity to write a new song with pro-fessional transcription. No musical training or expertise required, but bring your ukulele if you have one! Even the little ones get involved!

Dinosaurs, Fossils & Fun

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Alex Downs Families will learn about rocks, fossils and dino-saurs that once dwelled at Ghost Ranch. Make casts of fossils, explore the lab, visit the famous Coelophysis Quarry and tour the Paleontology Museum.

Pottery–Bonding for Families

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To Be Announced Family Week Pottery will engage the participants in basic clay hand-building. Pinch-pot, Coil and Slab will be taught in a relaxed and inclusive manner. Each piece will be prepared for a primitive outdoor firing which will take place at week’s end. Local micaceous clay lends itself to smoke clouds and fire kisses that make each finished piece truly unique.

Changing the World One Brick at a Time —Making Adobes

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Ghost Ranch TeamConnect with the earth and your family as you make adobe bricks for sustainable projects on the Ranch. Learn about the rich history of adobe making, how it works and how it helps the envi-ronment. Of course you will get dirty as you make some bricks.

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Experience the beauti-ful and contemplative aspects of working with clay in this class that will teach you basic hand building tech-niques, polishing and other aspects.

A Healthy You Makes a Healthy Family

G14H711Susan WeberJoin Wellness Coordina-tor, Susan Weber, as she takes you through an as-sessment of your wellness patterns as well as teach-ing you new practices for your life. Daily yoga, food conversation, meditation, guided hikes and rest are all part of this life-chang-ing course.

June 30-July 6

More Fun Over the 4th

for Adults

Outdoor Adventure for Adults

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Robb CarterAdults need fun and ad-venture, too! Sometimes without worrying if your kids are catching on, are safe and are connected. Allow yourself the time to explore the beauty of the Ranch and yourself by foot, boat, rope and other adventurous ways. Hike at a pace that fits your needs. All activities are moderately physically demanding, but no experience is necessary.

aDult Classes While the children go into Youth Programming, you get to choose one class for Thursday and Saturday mornings.( G14A711 to G14SW711) Painting Sampler—Art for Non-Artists

G14A711Juliana CrownoverIf 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. It’s a sampler of media: oil, pastel, watercolor and charcoal. All materials are supplied; bring only your creative spirit. All levels welcome.

Pottery—Expressing & Creating with Clay

G14A712To Be AnnouncedYou have received beau-tiful creations from your children. Now come and create something for yourself or for them.

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The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work

G14S711Lorna Kuyk Based on the work of John Gottman, this course will give long-term and new couples tools to build friendship, fondness and admira-tion, and to enhance intimacy. Couples will then build on these learnings to manage conflict (We all have it!), distinguish between and deal with perpetual and solvable problems and create shared meaning. Intended for strength-ening relationships. Not intended for severe relationship distress.

Northern Rio Grande Rock Art

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Martha Yates Come experience the ancient land and its mystical markings. Your course begins with teach-ing on the rock art of the Southwest. Day 2 we will include hiking through one of the major petro-glyph areas in northern New Mexico.

Beauty in the Desert: Artist Mentoring Week

G14CDS711 $420 + 2 nights

Pomona Hallenbeck Come to remote Casa del Sol and spend a week in the midst of magnificent beauty with a master painter/human being. Enjoy quiet time for de-veloping inner-space, cre-ativity, skills and images with time for questions, discussions and a field trip, all crafted to help your fuller capacity to SEE.

Rest & RecreationG14R&R711 $150 + 6 nightsEveryone needs some rest and recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Activities will include guided hikes, wellness offerings and other special activities.

Adult Service Corps

G14SC711 $95 + $132 for option-al additional mealsBillie Rogers Dennis Smith

Give 25 hours of service per week to Ghost Ranch in exchange for lodging and lunches. See full de-scription on page 14.

liteRally letteRs CalligRaphy Festival Week 2 Open Studio Mentoring Week

G14A713 $385 + 6 nightsSharon Zeugin Nancy CulmoneAn open studio retreat for calligraphers of all levels. Mornings are open studio with support from two seasoned instructors. Evenings include short teachings and demos. Bring your own projects and supplies for custom-ized instruction. Enjoy time and space for com-munity building within this special medium.

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July 7-13Monday to Sunday

The Art of Pastels

G14A721A $425 + 6 nightsSusan DaughertyLearn to paint the glorious Ghost Ranch landscape with pastels. You receive in-depth 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 pastelist.

Beginning Silversmithing

G14A721B $460 + 6 nightsJudith Foster Jamie HalpernLearn 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.

Fused Glass is Hot!

G14A721C $420 + 6 nights

Olive SmithCreate bright and colorful jewelry from glass that is fused at high tempera-tures. Simple methods for incorporating hot glass into jewelry forms will be taught. This is a class for beginners, students with limited prior experience, and serious minded youths from age 12 and up.

Creative Jewelry for Beaders

G14A721D $415 + 6 nightsCrea LynnLearn bead stringing techniques with pro-fessional finishes and creative wire wrapping for making necklaces, bracelets, earrings and some findings. Bring your favorite beads! Some supplies will be provided; additional materials may be purchased. Supply list will also be sent. No experience necessary.

July 7-13

Festivalof the Arts

Week 1

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Drawing As Medi-tation—Sharpening The Eye To See

G14A721e $395 + 6 nightsElizabeth Buckley“A human being is essentially a spiritual eye. Whatever you really see, you are that.”—Rumi Drawing is a practice in observation and focus; a way of fine-tuning the eye to see. Come learn the language of line, shadow, shape, form and texture. From the horizon line to a blade of grass, we will explore the different approaches to drawing and how the pencil can articulate what we ob-serve. This is a safe and supportive environment for those with no previ-ous art experience.

Fire It Up! Metal Sculpture

G14A721G $465 + 6 nightsTom Nichols Connie BurkhartLearn the basics of oxygen-acetylene welding while making functional and artistic works. We will use ferrous materi-als in combination with glass, stone and non-fer-rous metals (copper, brass, aluminum). Class meets 9-5 p.m., Tues-day-Friday, and 9-noon Saturday. Beginners and students with welding experience from ages 14 are welcome.

Exploring Modern Mosaics

G14A721F $425 + 6 nights

Kathy ThadenThe ancient art form of mosaic is finding renewed popularity and this workshop is an opportunity to explore contemporary mosaics. Students will learn how to nip and cut glass, choose a variety of materials and adhesives that work best for differ-ent applications, grout and finish their pieces. Great for beginning mosaic artists as well as anyone who would like to sharpen mosaic skills and explore new methods. No experience necessary!

Weave & Wander

G14A721I $430 + 6 nights

Suzanne HalvorsonDesigned for those who want to learn to weave or to expand their weaving skills, along with visiting some of Northern New Mexico’s finest weaving studios. A variety of looms will be available to match your weaving skills and interests. You are encouraged to bring your own loom if you can. The group will visit weavers in Abiquiu, Chimayó, Los Ojos and the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center.

Quilts From Sunbonnet Sue to Georgia O’Keeffe

G14A721J $410 + 6 nightsKarena Koeberle- Wells

Join a community of quil-ters for a week of textile transformation. Explore quilting roots and work on a traditional quilting project or try something new and modern. You have a hands-on oppor-tunity to learn techniques of piecing and embellish-ing quilt tops and trans-forming fabric. Expect to complete one small wall quilt or get well under-way with a larger project. All levels welcome.

Working The Magic of Ghost Ranch Clay

G14A721K $415 + 6 nights

Barbara CampbellWork with clay harvest-ed from the bounty of Mother Earth. It will be our intention to invest our pieces with sacred intent. Our work will be deliberate and restful and our firing will be fun and exciting. Discuss the properties of the mate-rials used and explore different deposits around the Ranch. Join this fun and informative week working magic with clay.

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Creating Better Photographs with Your Digital Camera & Rediscovering the Beauty of Classic Black & White

G14A721L $415 + 6 nights

Philip KrejcarekDigital cameras are complex in the variety of operations they can per-form. This seminar will clarify those numerous settings on your camera to give you greater con-trol over the photographs you create and make dig-ital photography easier. Designed for beginning students with no or little experience with digi-tal cameras and photo editing software, as well as those who have a more advanced understand-ing of their camera and editing. Also provides a bonus of the study of the black and white photo tradition.

Yoga for Well-Being

G14H721 $385 + 6 nightsCassidy GeppertImmerse yourself in an integrative approach to hatha yoga honoring classic tradition and contemporary principles to awaken and strength-en the body’s healing power. Asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breath work), and med-itation and visualization techniques are shared/practiced for a renewed sense of well-being and wholeness. Yoga mats provided.

Poetry & Painting

G14CDS721 $450 + 6 nightsPomona Hallenbeck Carol MerrillAny level of experiencewith watercolor or poetrycan be enhanced by time at Casa del Sol 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 ques-tions and discoveries. Time to be quiet and still is a gift to use for cre-ativity. Demonstrations, poetry readings and plein air sketching add to this week of self-discovery and growth.

History & Culture of The Southwest

G14SW721 $460 + 6 nightsAndrew GullifordLearn about the South-west from ancestral pueblos to the atomic age. Emphasis is on the tri-cultural contributions and heritage of Native Americans, Hispanics and Anglos, with stories, anecdotes, slide shows and Northern New Mex-ico field trips to nearby historic and cultural sites.

The Ghost Ranch Chorale

G14M721 $420 + 6 nightsDavid Poole Matalie WhamThis year’s chorale will approach the Mass (the “ordinary” liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church) as a musical form from the standpoint of two very divergent exam-ples: The Mozart Missa Brevis in D major and the Gospel Mass by the living American composer Robert Ray. Let’s explore how faith is expressed in everything from Mozart’s ethereal melodies to the earthy collage of blues, jazz and gospel influences that comprise Robert Ray’s unforgettable work.

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Adult Service Corps

G14SC721 $95 + $132 for option-al additional mealsBillie Rogers Dennis Smith Give 25 hours of service per week to Ghost Ranch in exchange for lodging and lunches. See full de-scription on page 14.

Youth Service Corps



G14YA721 $150 + lodgingSee Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description.

Senior High Youth Initiative G14SHI721 $150 + lodging See Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description.


Just Let Me Bead—Open Studio & Mentoring Week

G14A731A $385+ 6 nightsCrea Lynn

An open studio and retreat for all levels of beaders. Mornings are open studio with support/mentoring from the instructor. Evenings include short teachings and demos. Bring your own beading projects and supplies for more instruc-tion or problem solving. Beads and supplies will be for sale in the class-room.

Catch The Color— Introduction to Stained Glass

G14A731B $420 + 6 nightsOlive Smith

This course is an intro-duction to stained glass using the copper-foil method. No experience necessary. Beginners will leave with finished project(s). All materials are provided.

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Festival of the Arts

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Purposefully Personal Carving

G14A731C $405 + 6 nights

Robin KeckStone has been an es-sential artistic medium since, well, always. More than that, it has been used for protec-tion, healing, seeking and celebration. Our main goal this week will be seeking out and carving that purposeful-ly personal ‘totem’, bor-rowing from southwest traditions in animals and figurines, directions and color. Begin with a worry stone, take a hike to find Ranch rocks later in the week, and, as a class, create a Ranch Island Head. In learning more about the background of stone and its uses, we just might learn more about ourselves!

Pastel Intermediate Plein Air

G14A731D $410 + 6 nightsDiane ArenbergStudents will be guided through exercises that include practicing a variety of pastel strokes and blending techniques working from photo-graphs. Gain confidence in painting plein air on daily field trips to a variety of locations on the Ranch. Group critique and selection of works for the art show will be done through encouraging analyses of each student’s work from the week.

Stone, Shell & Silver: Channel & Silver Inlay

G14A731e $460 + 6 nights

Judith FosterLearn to create silver mountings for inlay andchannel work. Use channels made of sterling silver with colored stones in unique combinations. Basic silversmithing tech-niques required, as this is an intermediate/ad-vanced class. Silver and inlay materials available. All-day sessions.

Mosaic as Meditation

G14A731F $425 + 6 nights

Kathy ThadenExplore modern mosaics in an open studio and mentoring format as you listen and respond to God while arranging glass, found objects and other materials into mosaic art. Beginners as well as ex-perienced mosaicists over the age of 16 will benefit from this time of inten-tionally focusing on the creative process. Includes reflection and prayer as well as hands-on instruc-tion and demonstrations. Learn how to nip and cut glass, choose materials and adhesives that work best together, grout and finish your pieces.

Clay to Lift the Heart

G14A731G $435 + 6 nightsBarbara CampbellWork with clay to lift the heart (LIFT, Look Inside For Truth). We will be not only working with the clay, but allowing the clay to do its work on us. A few easy projects are offered to give everyone the feel of the medium while welcoming student ideas and individual uniqueness. Exercises will bring out the creative juices in the most linear personality. Come get in touch with your right brain and see what magic can happen.

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Fire it Up! Metal Sculpture

G14A731H $465 + 6 nightsTom Nichols Connie BurkhartLearn the basics of oxygen-acetylene welding while making functional and artistic works. Use ferrous materials in combination with glass, stone and non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum). Class meets 9-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9-noon Saturday. Be-ginners and students with welding experience from ages 14 are welcome.

Off & Running— Let That Brush Go!

G14A731I $425 + 6 nightsPomona HallenbeckWatercolor basics—brush strokes, color mixing, laying washes, textures, values—learn how to put it together to make a painting. We will explore dry brush, wet in wet, neutrals (called mud) and a bit about design—the soul of a painting. Focus on the ”how to’s” and learning to see.

Japanese Basket Weaving & Intro to Shifu Paper Yarn

G14A731J $410 + 6 nightsDonna CrispinStart out the week by learning how to make several different styles of baskets. Learn plaiting and twining to create a gourd shaped Harvest Basket. Learn how to create a random weave basket, with round reed or vine rattan, which you can reproduce at home with familiar vines, such as English ivy or honeysuckle. The week also includes learning the traditional and non-con-ventional ways to create your own paper thread and cord. Learn to spin the paper in several dif-ferent ways, from a drop spindle to a drill.

Acting on Our Creativity—Drama & Musical Youth Camp

G14A732 $200 + 6 nightsDavid Poole Winona PooleLove to act or want to learn? There’s no better acting experience than the 10-minute play! Fun and easy acting exercises will spur our imaginations; the plays are rehearsed and per-formed in a supportive, generous environment. No memorization! Actors of all levels are encouraged!

Photography As Spiritual Practice: A Language Of Faith

G14A733 $385 + 6 nightsRichard Choe

How do you find a common language that is welcoming for those who are new to Christianity as well as those who have been Christian since birth? Richard believes that the process of find-ing a common language through photographs and poetry will foster Christians in becoming more inviting for all. Connect with the beauty of creation in and around Ghost Ranch through photography and conver-sations with self and one another.

Permaculture For Arid Lands

G14eV731 $415 + 6 nights

Eric GarretsonThis class will discuss and put to use principles derived from the obser-vation of natural systems and how to incorporate them into practical techniques used to create healthy and abundant landscapes. Ghost Ranch has its own unique plant Biomes (communities). In these biomes we can see the plants that do well together. Here we find nuts, berries and me-dicinal plants all growing in sync with their surroundings. Join us to learn about these unique perennial habitats.

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Three Rivers Flowing: Feng Shui, Deep Time & Ceremony

G14S732 $440 + 6 nightsKaren Kudebeh Laurelyn BakerHome is where we sense We Belong; it’s also the staging area from where we affect the world around us. Join in an in-spiring week immersed in natural beauty, ceremony and insights from Eastern philosophy and Western science. Stories—span-ning 13.8 billion years of the Universe, Earth, Life and Place—will be recounted. Both Native American ceremony and feng shui will be integrat-ed with the perspectives given to us by science. Bring a floor plan of your current residence in order to obtain person-alized feng shui ideas for this effort.

Paleontology at Ghost Ranch

G14SW731 $385 + 6 nights

Alex DownsJoin us for stimulating paleontology field work 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: Work is in hot sun at an altitude of 6500 feet.

Rest & Recreation

G14R&R731 $150 + 6 nightsEveryone needs some rest and recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Activities will include guided hikes, wellness offerings and other special activities. Adult Service Corps

G14SC731 $95 + $132 for option-al additional mealsBillie Rogers Dennis Smith Give 25 hours of service per week to Ghost Ranch in exchange for lodging and lunches. See full description on page 14.

Specialty Service Corps—Sewers & Quilters Project

G14SC732 $95 + $132 for optional additional mealsKarena Koeberle- WellsEnjoy a week of sewing for Ghost Ranch. Join a special service corps group for a week of fel-lowship as we sew for the guest rooms. Participants will sew at least 25 hours for the Ranch and expe-rience the camaraderie that sewing brings. It will be sew much fun! Basic sewing machine skills helpful.

Youth Service Corps



G14YA731 $100 + lodgingSee Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description.


G14SHI731 $150 + lodging See Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description.


A Better World Is Possible

G14S731 $395 + 6 nightsFor 25 years, Ghost Ranch has hosted leaders in the Church, interna-tional affairs, politics and social justice organiza-tions in annual discussion regarding moral issues facing church and society under the heading “Dis-cerning the Signs of the Times.”

Today, in the midst of international conflicts and growing economic inequality, US Chris-tians may wonder if a better world is possible. Yet, even in the midst of seemingly intractable forces, there are places of epiphany where coura-geous and creative wom-en and men are nurturing the seeds of a more just and peaceful world.

Join others this week to learn more about the theological and ethical dimensions of these issues and hear the hope-ful words of some who believe that a better world is indeed possible and are energetically involved in seeking it.

Serene Jones is Presi-dent of Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She is a prolific and popular scholar in the fields of the-ology, religion and gender studies and has hosted a recent series of lectures on the economy and theology by Nobel-prize winning economists.

Simone Campbell, SSS is Executive Director of NETWORK, a National Catholic Social Justice Lob-by. She is a religious leader, attorney and poet with extensive experience is public policy and advo-cacy for systemic change. She lobbies Congress on issues of peace and justice.

Ofelia Ortega is a pioneering woman theologian and ecumen-ist. She is Professor of Theology in the Union Theological Seminary in Matanzas, Cuba, focusing on gender studies and community development. She is also an elected member of the Cuban National Assembly and completed a term as President for the Caribbean and Latin American World Council of Churches in 2013.

July 14-20

25th Anniversary

DISCERNING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES

A Better World is Possible

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July 21-27

The Rebirthing

of God


The Rebirthing of God

G14S741 $385 + 6 nights Some lodging available at Casa del Sol. Retreat takes place on the main Ranch.

John Philip Newell Ali NewellThis week at Ghost Ranch will include the inter-national book launch of John Philip Newell’s forthcoming title, The Re-birthing of God: Christi-anity’s Struggle for New Beginnings.

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, with rest and silence in the afternoons.

Explore features of a new birthing of spirituality in our lives and communi-ties: • Coming back into rela-

tionship with the Earth as sacred

• Re-connecting with Compassion as the ground of relationship

• Celebrating the Light that is at the heart of all life

• Reverencing the wis-dom of other religious traditions

• Re-discovering Spiritu-al Practice as the basis for transformation

• Living the way of Non-violence among nations

• Looking to the Uncon-scious as the wellspring of new vision

• Following Love as the seed-force of new birth in our lives and world.

John Philip Newell is a poet, scholar and teacher. Formerly Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is currently Writer Theologian for The Cathedral of The Isles on Cumbrae and Companion Theologian for the Community of Casa del Sol. He is internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of Celtic spirituality, including his best known titles, Listening for the Heartbeat of God and his poetic book of prayer, Sounds of the Eternal.

Ali Newell is a Church of Scotland minister who works as a spiritual advisor for the Ignatian Center of Spirituality in Glasgow. She and her husband are parents of four children and live in Edinburgh.

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Raku & the Art of Tea

G14A741A $435 + 6 nights

Barbara CampbellIn this very special seminar, we will explore the process of making ceremonial vessels. We start with the tea bowl and study together tea rituals from different parts of the world and discuss ritual vessels and ceremonies that have ceramic objects as their centerpiece. Join in this fun and informative week. Time permitting, we will culminate with a “Ghost Ranch” version of a tea ceremony.

Fire it Up! Metal Sculpture

G14A741B $465 + 6 nights

Tom NicholsLearn the basics of oxygen-acetylene welding while making functional and artistic works. Use ferrous materials in combination with glass, stone and non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum). Class meets 9-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9-noon Saturday. Be-ginners and students with welding experience from ages 14 are welcome.

Painting Sampler—Real Art for Non-Artists

G14A741C $460 + 6 nightsJuliana Crownover Susan DaughteryIf 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. It’s a sampler of media: oil, pastel, watercolor and charcoal. All materials are supplied; bring only your creative spirit. All levels welcome.

July 21-27 Festival of the Arts

Week 3

“ “I love Susan as an instructor...I learned so much. We even

made our own set of pastels and I brought them home. This

is the second time I have taken her class.

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Quilting a Peaceful Garden

G14A741D $385 + 6 nights

Judy MooreExpress and promote your inner feelings about peace by designing and creating your own appli-quéd wall hanging. Look-ing to your surroundings at Ghost Ranch and drawing upon your own experiences, learn mul-tiple ways to hand and/or machine appliqué. Incorporation of alterna-tive fabrics, threads and fibers is encouraged, and will give you an opportu-nity to turn your Peaceful Garden into an art quilt. All experience levels welcome.

Bring Out Your Skills in Stained Glass

G14A741e $420 + 6 nightsOlive SmithLearn and use your skills in copper-foil and stained glass design for beginners, intermedi-ate and serious minded students age 14 and up. Basic materials and tools furnished. Students may bring their own glass for special projects. Studio is available all day and early evening.

Silversmithing Sampler— Contemporary Southwest Jewelry

G14A741F $430 + 6 nights

Bill DerrevereJewelry students of all levels use the jeweler’s saw, solder silver and set stones in this course. You also stamp to decorate and file to develop edge designs. Cast in tufa stone, cuttlebone and fire brick. This class consid-ers what is happening with Southwest jewel-ry now by sampling a variety of processes and techniques that can lead down a truly creative path.

Gospel Music Alive!

G14M741 $395 + 6 nightsTodd O’Neal Linda O’NealExperience the full range of gospel music, both traditional and contem-porary. Learn new music and sing old favorites with new zeal. Make the vigas (roof beams) ring with prayerful song! We will showcase our songs in a lively concert for the Ghost Ranch community at week’s end. Instruction for choir directors will be part of this class. All welcome!

The Prayerful Harp: A Celtic Harp

G14M742 $400 + 6 nights

Linda LarkinExperience the magic of this ancient instrument. Learn the healing modali-ties of the harp, enjoy playing soulful Celtic melodies and access your creativity. Whether you wish to relax through your music or would en-joy playing with a group, you will be introduced to basic techniques and ways you can create in-stant beauty on the harp. No music experience necessary. Note: Some rental harps available by reservation.

Contemplative Photography: Inner & Outer Visions

G14S741 $395 + 6 nights

Christopher JordanPhotography is a practice of observing the world around us. Explore the use of Kundalini Yoga, meditation and related techniques to expand visual awareness and support a contemplative approach to photography. Equal emphasis given to picture making strategiesas given to the mind, body and spirit. Basic knowledge of photogra-phy is assumed. Bring a digital camera and plenty of empty memory cards. A laptop with photo editing software is recom-mended but not required. Most importantly, bring your energy, enthusiasm and adventurous spirit!

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Indiana Jones was Here! Archaeology at Ghost Ranch, Week 1

G14SW741 $395 + 6 nightsRichard Binggeli Chris Crews John Hayden Maisie MorrisThe opening chase scenes of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” were filmed at Ghost Ranch. So Indiana Jones was here! This week, without Dr. Jones, we offer a two-week archaeology field class. Continue excavation of two rock-shelter sites dating back 8,000 years. If you don’t like the Au-gust heat, learn to catalog artifacts in the museum lab. Evenings are spent in discussion with guest speakers. You may take one week, but two weeks are better. Fedora and whip not required. (See page 44 for Week 2, July 28-August 3.)

Rest & Recreation


Adult Service Corps

G14SC741 $95 + $132 for option-al additional mealsBillie Rogers Dennis Smith Give 25 hours of service per week to Ghost Ranch in exchange for lodging and lunches. See full de-scription on page 14.

Youth Service Corps



G14YA741 $100 + lodging See Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description.


G14SHI741 $150 + lodging See Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description.

July 28-aug. 10Monday to Sunday

Intensive Conver-sational Spanish, Weeks 1 & 2

G14SW812 $695 + 12 nightsMargo Chavez Sharon FrancoA two-week intensive course where small groups learn and practice skills in Spanish through structured oral activities and informal conver-sation with seasoned instructors. Knowledge of basic Spanish is recommended. Morn-ing, afternoon, evening sessions and cultural activities over 12 days. Note: Because of the full-ness of days, the class will break at mid-point after lunch on Saturday and resume class on Monday morning. This time can be used for relaxing and exploring the Ranch.

Note: You must take both weeks which spans 13 nights; the bridge night (Sunday) is free. Use 12 nights (2x6) night rate for lodging and meals fee.

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July 28-aug. 3Monday to Sunday

The Creative Arts Festival values our individual artistic genres, under-standing that we are a part of a larger arts community, that there are correspondences between poetry and painting, between collage and theater, between the image and the word. Special evening sessions will bring us together to experience and converse about the various forms we are all creating and to cross pollinate our ideas and discoveries.

speCial FeatuRe The evening course time will be lead by Colleen Anderson, a long-time friend and instructor of Ghost Ranch. Colleen is a writer and graphic de-signer by profession, and also has talents with song writing, essay writing, poetry and other medi-ums. Colleen will take all her talents and roll them together for exciting eve-ning classes for Creative Arts participants.

Collage & Assemblage

G14A811A $405 + 6 nightsCal MahinParticipants will create two and three dimension-al works of art. A variety of hand-formed papers, altered papers, found pa-pers and objects will offer a creative experience for all levels of artistic abil-ity. New techniques will be presented each day. Each artist has the oppor-tunity to create their own works.

Mapmaking: The Art of the Personal Atlas

G14A811C $405 + 6 nightsGuillermo DelgadoExplore the world of maps as art. Learn to create maps based on personal journeys using mixed media such as collage, painting, draw-ing, and text. Use collage approaches, multiple ways of painting and drawing, mixed media, and both newly-written and aged/found texts. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to organize and bind your maps into a unique and individualized handmade atlas/book to take home.

July 28-August 3

CreativeArts Festival

Acting the Ten-Minute Play

G14A811D $425 + 6 nightsKate Snodgrass Leslie DillenIf you love to act or want to learn, there’s no better experience than the 10-minute play. You’ll be cast in a play, we’ll rehearse, and in the process, learn about character motivation, physicality and how an actor prepares. Do fun and easy acting exercises to spur our imaginations. This workshop is for beginners and advanced actors. The plays will be rehearsed and performed in a supportive environ-ment. No memorization required.

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Abstract Painting

G14A811e $430 + 6 nights

Laura YoungAn 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.

Rug Hooking in the Great OutdoorsG14A812 $385+ 6 Nights

Judy MooreRelease and express that spirit within as you use the natural surroundings of Ghost Ranch as your inspiration to design your own rug. Celebrate diver-sity of technique and tex-ture, engage your senses, and develop confidence in the creative process by hooking a rug using both wool and non-traditional fibers. Camera helpful. No pre-requisite.

Bells, Fountains & Fire

G14A813 $435 + 6 nightsTom Nichols

Let’s make some metal sing by building foun-tains, gongs and bells. Using arc welders and cutting torches on heavi-er pieces of steel, this class is for the bold who would like to build with thick gauge metal.

Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting

G14A814 $395 + 6 Nights

Al GuryThrough lectures and demonstrations, the instructor will explain the basics of direct, or alla prima techniques, their uses by a variety of artists in history, their palettes and techniques, uses for varieties of subject mat-ter, and ways in which the student can better understand and improve their personal approach to painting. This course is designed to meet the needs of both beginning and more experienced artists. Painters in oils, acrylics, watercolors or pastels are included.

Stories: The Art Most Human

G14W811A $385 + 6 nightsAnita Skeen The truth about stories is that that’s all we are. —Thomas KingIn this workshop, begin-ning with creation stories and working our way into personal stories, we will read and write the stories that make us who we are: cultural stories, stories of family, stories of place, sacred stories, and stories of individual lives, to name a few. “It is sto-ries,” writes Scott Russell Sanders, “that teach us to be human.”

What the Owl Knows: Finding the Lyric Poem in the Natural World

G14W811B $385 + 6 nightsJane TaylorStudy the contemporary lyric poem, its shape, sound, rhythm and its winged possibilities. What role does the owl play? She teaches us how to listen, take flight and maybe how to break the line. For beginning and experienced writers/poets.

Hiking, Writing & Yoga for Women

G14H811 $440 + 6 nightsDona Bolding Susan WeberExperience the beauty of Ghost Ranch from another angle! As we hike, write and stretch, we attune our senses to the landscape, friendship and refreshment of our spirits. For women over age 18 who can walk four to six miles a day at high altitudes. Mats provided. Bring your own journal or notebook. During the week, Joan Logghe, former Santa Fe Poet Laureate, will be a guest instructor.

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July 28-aug 3Monday to Sunday

The Substance of Things Seen: Art, Faith & the Christian Life

G14S811 $395 + 6 nightsRobin Jensen Karl GustafsonThe two worlds of church and art find themselves mutually wary/hostile, with little understanding or appreciation of one another. Verbal theology has the ultimate signif-icance in the Western church. Visual theology is met with lack of under-standing and trust. Based on themes in “The Sub-stance of Things Seen” by the seminar leader, spend time in conversation about the ways art and faith can challenge and enrich each other.

High Desert Journey—Expedition For Body & Soul

G14S812 $550 + 6 nights

Connie BurkhartA varied mix of experi-ences that blends earth science, the arts and restorative activities like hiking, swimming and rafting on the scenic Chama River. Create space for the spirit to emerge and expand with an opportunity to share adventure through exploration of seldom seen areas on and around Ghost Ranch, where the journey is as important as the destination.

Indiana Jones was Here! Archaeology at Ghost Ranch, Week 2

G14SW811 $395 + 6 nightsRichard Binggeli Chris Crews John Hayden Maisie MorrisContinue excavation of two rock-shelter sites dating back 8,000 years or learn to catalog arti-facts in the museum lab. You may take one week, but two weeks are better. See full description on page 41.

Rest & RecreationG14R&R811 $150 + 6 nightsEveryone needs some rest and recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Activities will include guided hikes, wellness offerings, and other special activities.

Adult Service Corps

G14SC811 $95 + $132 for option-al additional mealsBillie Rogers Dennis Smith Give 25 hours of service per week to Ghost Ranch in exchange for lodging and lunches. See full description on page 14.

Youth Service Corps



G14YA811 $100 + 6 nightsSee Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description.


G14SHI811 $150 + 6 nights See Summer Youth Activities on page 15 for full description.

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July 28-aug. 4Monday to Monday

The Spiritual JourneyG14CDS811 $800 + 7 nights Lodging at Casa del SolChristopher McCauley Ravi VermaThis spiritual retreat supports participants in a deep exploration of their personal spiritual lives in a small group setting, deeply enrich-ing their relationship with God/Spirit and recognizing the ways that God is present and working in their lives. Experienced spiritual directors guide participants in developing their skills in deep listening and personal discernment.

This is an introduction to the deep and expansive practices of Christian spiritual formation, the ancient practice of Spiritual Direction and a process whereby participants will discern the next steps of their spiritual journey. Open to all and required for those who desire to become spiritual directors. Clergy, lay ministry leaders, pastoral care providers, hospice and hospital chaplains and other helping profes-sionals are frequent participants.

november 17-23

Monday to Monday

The Art of Spiritual Direction

G14CDS1141 $1625 + 7 nightsStillpoint Staff

The Stillpoint Formation and Train-ing Program is scheduled to begin with classes held beginning Novem-ber 2014 through March 2016. “The Spiritual Journey” (left) is a prerequisite for this program. A certificate is awarded at completion. Those who are accepted, will travel to Ghost Ranch for four, one-week residential intensives (two separate weeks each year).

An experienced staff of distin-guished spiritual directors will facilitate sessions using role-plays, presentations, discussions, spiritual practices, demonstrations, contem-plative exercises and prayer. The Stillpoint program is noted for its engagement and is a practicum. We spend hours practicing the art of spiritual direction with participants and staff so that graduates may experience and perfect their gifts in being spiritually present to others. Participants find that their lives change as their gifts of deep listen-ing and presence emerge.

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August 4-10

Southwest Sampler

august 4-10Monday to Sunday

Southwest Sampler

G14SW821 $425 + 6 nights

Ghost Ranch TeamThe Southwest, especially Northern New Mexico, is rich with the history of cultures melding Native American and Spanishtraditions which generat-ed an art culture uniqueto the needs of the people and the resources avail-able to them. These artis-tic venues have been passed on from gener-ation to generation and have now been fused with the vision of contem-porary artists. Explore these traditional arts woven together with a sampling of offerings in which landscape and location become the focus. Sampler includes a bit of history, cultural experiences, archaeology, paleontology, hiking, drumming and more. Participants will get to experience the Ghost Ranch Rhythm Festival on Saturday.

Participants choose two workshops, each taken for two mornings:Morning Workshops • Spanish Colonial Art–

Retablos of the Land (2 mornings)

• Southwest Pottery (2 mornings)

• Archaeology/ Paleontology Immer-sion with Ghost Ranch Museum Staff (2 mornings)

Evening Offerings include:• Waterfront

Experience on Abiquiu Lake

• Drumming Circle• Night Sky

Experience• Guided Hikes• Time at the Ghost

anch Farm• Trip to Ojo Caliente

Mineral Springs

The Politics of Food

G14S821 $385 + 6 nightsErik Nicholson John LittleDo you know where your vegetables and fruits come from? Do you know who picked them? The answers may surprise you. They involve a complex and deeply troubling global network of migrant farm labor recruitment and exploitation involving a whole host of human rights abuses. Reflect on your personal connection to food though writing exercises. Document your emerging knowledge and responses as a concerned citizen and consumer.

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Journey Toward Wholeness


Valerie BrownBased on the work of author Parker J. Palmer, this Courage & Renewal ® retreat explores issues of transition, vocation, life passion, purpose, meaning, aging, direction and underlying life pat-terns to live in alignment with one’s deepest values. In a safe, quiet, nur-turing and confidential environment, the retreat promotes reflection and clarity, and uses poetry, prose, music, movement and the stunning beauty of the high desert. Enjoy periods of quiet time, journaling and self-re-flection with large and small group discussions. Clearness committees, a Quaker communal process for individual discernment, is the cap-stone of the retreat. Two field trips are planned.

Opening to the Divine in Creation: An Intellectual & Experiential Exploration G14S822 $435 + 6 nights

Julie BarnesThe created world is one place where many experi-ence the Divine. Explore different creation based spiritual practices, “na-ture prayers,” that help us open to the Wisdom of the wilderness that is both within and beyond us. Spend time on the land and in the classroom each day combining intellectual and experi-ential exploration as we engage a series of four practices. Leave with a series of “nature prayers” to enrich your own walk with the Divine and to share with your home community.

Rest & Recreation

G14R&R821 $150 + 6 nightsEveryone needs some rest and recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Activities will include guided hikes, wellness offerings, and other special activities.

Adult Service CorpsG14SC821 $95 + $132 for option-al additional mealsBillie Rogers Dennis Smith Give 25 hours of service per week to Ghost Ranch in exchange for lodging and lunches. See full de-scription on page 14.


G14YA821 $100 + lodging and Senior High Youth Initiative

G14SHI821 $150 + lodgingSee Summer Youth Activities and Senior High Youth Initiative, page 15. This week youth will participate in the Ghost Ranch Community Camp which includes children from our neigh-boring communities.

Youth Programming will be provided (Tues-day-Friday) during mornings and afternoons only. Saturday participate in Ghost Ranch Rhythm Festival activities in lieu of youth activities.

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save the Date

Ghost Ranch Rhythm Festival & Runner’s Scramble

G14M821 Saturday, August 9thSpend time with other music lovers and run-ners in the amazing setting of Ghost Ranch.

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Enneagram Boot Camp

G14S831 $450 + 6 nights Suzanne Stabile Explore intermediate and advanced concepts of the Enneagram using lecture, small group, dyad and triad discussion formats. Work in triad, stance and sub-type groups as well as relationship instruc-tion with opportunities to journal and exercises designed for individual personality types which will assist in growing and developing the individu-al’s personal journey. See our website for pre-requisites and the week schedule.

Turning Our Pain Toward Hope Through Writing

G14CDS831 $385 + 6 nights Bill Tammeus We will explore what Christianity (and other faiths) mean by hope and how we can move toward that hope through writing that explores the very pain we’re in. Class mem-bers will learn effective writing techniques and use them to tell their own stories as they seek day-light at the end of their darkness. They will share their writing with others in the class and have a chance to learn from each other’s experiences.

Creation as Companion in Times of Transition

G14S832 $425 + 6 nightsJulie BarnesGrounded in the lineage of people across time and cultures who have gone into the wilderness to mark transitions in their lives, we will spend the week encountering the wilderness to see what wisdom it has for us as we open to the transi-tions we are experiencing in our own lives. We’ll use the structures of both Spiritual Quest and Council traditions to support us in this work. Spend most of the week (4 days and 3 nights) on the land, A one page re-flective writing piece will be necessary as pre-req-uisite for the course.

August 11-17 August 18-24

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Summer Sampler

G14SW831 $350 + 6 nights Pomona Hallenbeck Martha Yates Come and experience some BIG and OPEN learning in the beautiful setting of Ghost Ranch at one of the best prices of the year. This week will inspire and educate young adults and adults in a multiple of learning styles/media including painting, archaeology, pottery, outdoor adven-ture and so much more. Students can take one class all week or mix and match. Evenings include special optional offerings like night sky/astronomy, drumming circle, guided hikes and more.

Rest & Recreation

G14R&R831 $150 + 6 nights Everyone needs some Rest and Recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Activities will include guided hikes, wellness offerings, and other special activities.

august 18-24 Monday to Sunday

The Wonder of Watercolors

G14SA831 $395 + 6 nights Catherine Hillis Beginners through intermediate are invited to work through the basic skills of the fluid medi-um, develop competence in composition and learn how to paint with glow-ing light. Through demos, individual coaching and feedback, you will become a better painter. Bring your camera for use with this class.

Note: This class will include a special field trip to Santa Fe Indian Market.

Thin Places & Photographic Creativity

G14CDS841 $395 + 6 nights Chuck KirchnerExplore the concept of Thin Places-where the veil between heaven and earth is lifted and we connect in an intimate way with the universe. We explore the creative potential of photography to record our feelings and experiences in new ways. And we’ll add some musice to lift the spirits in more ways than one.

august 18-31 Monday to Sunday Two Weeks

Beginning Silversmithing Intensive

G14A841 $850 + 12 nights Tuition and lab fee cover all costs except what you purchase in silver.Judith Foster Have you always wanted to create your own jewelry but didn’t know where to begin? Come spend time in the beauty of Ghost Ranch and learn the basics of silversmithing through hands-on work of sawing, soldering, cabochon stone setting, decorating and finishing. Evenings include special lectures and deomonstration and reviewing of our day’s work.

A speical part of this workshop includes a guided experience of the internationally ac-claimed Santa Fe Indian Market on Saturday, August 16.

Note: You must take both weeks, which spans 13 nights; the bridge night (Sunday) is free. Use 12 nights (6x2) rate for lodging and meals.

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august 21-24Thursday to Sunday

Being Present to God’s Presence: Creating Innerspace

G14S841A $200 + 3 nights

Jim HeaneyOften, we feel separate from our Creator. In the busyness of life, God sometimes falls to the wayside. When we come to recognize this reality, how do we go about becoming closer? We will set about finding a new way to look at life where the Divine is part of everything in our lives. Through multiple practic-es of being in the present moment we will receive a new sense of self and deeper relation to God.

Walk with the God of Liberation

G14S841B $200 + 3 nights

Nahum Ward-LevThe God of the Hebrew Scriptures is a God of lib-eration. This untamable God, Who will Be Who God will be, works in the world to subvert every regime—both personal and institutional. This God continually challeng-es people and societies to step beyond the familiar, to transcend patterned motions, to meet God and life, fresh and free, beyond any concept or doctrine. Study selected Biblical texts as a way to engage and walk with this wild God.

Evolutionary Unity Consciousness & Interspirituality

G14S841C $200 + 3 nightsDelores Kincaide Sharon PalmaUnity consciousness has been emerging through all the world’s spiritu-al traditions working toward global transfor-mation, and realizing ONENESS. Can we walk a Universal Path together toward global transfor-mation? In this retreat, we will merge into circles of experiential unity consciousness with ritual and spiritual exercises of many traditions (perhaps outside your own).

Being Divine in the Real World

G14S841D $200 + 3 nights

Susan DwyerDo you wonder how the idea that we are each, in essence divine, can inform our day-to-day lives? Explore the ques-tion of how we can genu-inely be divine in the ‘real world’, where we are not always amidst like-mind-ed souls and where so many suffer. We‘ll use the spiritual and philosophi-cal classic, the Bhagavad Gītā as our launching pad. Some 2,000 years old, this wonderful text tells a universally relevant story of how to live ethically well in the ‘battlefields.’ This reading will be supplemented by works from other spiritu-al traditions.

August 21-24 Late Summer

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Awash with Gouache—It’s Historical!

G14A851 $425 + 6 nightsPomona HallenbeckArt and history have been linked since the “beginning.” Much of ancient to current visual image making has been done with water soluble pigments. Gouache, being one of the oldest and most common, is being rediscovered and used by various artists. If you want to try something new and ancient, join Pomona at Ghost Ranch, where you discover, ex-periment and learn how to use this rich paint. Wa-tercolor and gouache are beautifully compatible.

Finding Your Way Home


Lily Kaplan MyersFinding Your Way Home is a path toward reclama-tion of self and resto-ration of peace in the face of loss. Lily Myers Kaplan, author of Two Rare Birds~A Legacy of Love, guides participants through the thickets of letting go, helping blaze the trail of a renewed clarity of purpose and deepened appreciation for life. For people deal-ing with loss of any kind, this retreat promises so-lace with fellow mourners through wandering the land, engaging in deep inquiry and participating in creative process.

september 1-7Monday to Sunday

The Alabaster Jar: The Path with Mary Magdalene


Pomona HallenbeckHave you ever wanted to create visual responses to scriptural study? In this seminar you will acquire the skills for mixing colors, understanding the human form and doing basic drawing of people on this sacred land. You will develop visual imag-es to enhance your study. Come walk with Mary, the woman Jesus loved.

Backpacking with the Saints: Nature Wandering as a Spiritual Practice

G14S851 $400 + 6 nightsBelden Lane Patricia LaneBelden Lane draws on his years of solo backpacking to suggest a pattern of Wilderness Spirituality that can be lived in every-day life. Learn important life lessons from “saints” like Dag Hammarskjold, Thich Nhat Hanh, Martin Luther and Thomas Mer-ton. The retreat offers wilderness wanderings, exercises in meditation, small group work, story-telling and rituals drawn from the natural world.

“ “Pomona is a delight and

is well versed in painting.

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september 5-7Friday to Sunday

The Fullness of Watercolors

G14A911X $160 + 2 nights

Erik SpeyerAn introduction to the fullness and uniqueness of watercolors and how this medium can be used to discover otherwise unseen colors, patterns and the inner beauty of nature. Emphasize the art of painting rapidly by capturing the fleeting light of a sunrise, a shad-ow moving across a cliff, or the light of the moon outlining the silhouette of a mesa. Artist Mentoring is available September 8-13. See our website for details.

Two Leaves & a Bud: Tea from A~ Afternoon Tea to Z~ Zen of Tea

G14A912X $165 + 2 nights

Marsha TholeImmerse yourself in tea as we explore its history, processing and transcen-dental nature, with facets from A to Z—Afternoon Tea to the Zen of Tea, plus T for tastings as you learn what to evaluate. Take a virtual tour of tea estates in Sri Lanka and India. Learn the tools for that perfect cup and how to be bio-friendly in disposing of tea. Hear about Georgia O’Keeffe’s connection to tea. Create your own tea ritual.

Voices & The Land

G14M911X $165 + 2 nights

Karen Hall“Singing has always seemed to me the most perfect means of expression. It is so spontaneous.” —Georgia O’Keeffe

Beginner or experienced, young or old–come spend a weekend singing. Learn songs and sing to the creation of Ghost Ranch, literally going out during the day and night to offer our voices to the land in gratitude for its beauty.

Planting, Harvest-ing, Cooking

G14eV911X $165 + 2 nights

Eric GarretsonWhere does your food come from? How was it grown? How do you cook kohlrabi? Look at different practices of farming in the high desert—dry land, waffle gardens, traditional and beyond organic. Learn to grow food with limited water; to harvest, store and save seed and how to cook what you grow. The importance of growing your own food cannot be overstated. It is vital for the health of the land and the health of the people. Join us here to celebrate the joy of growing and cooking your own food.

September 5-7

Fullness of LifeAs the light of the sun reflects off the moon, the full moon invites us into the fullness of our life, while we embody the wholeness of who we are. Join us during these full moon gatherings in different areas of interest to explore different aspects of your holistic self.

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Northern Rio Grande Rock Art

G14SW911X $165 + 2 nights

Martha YatesCome experience the ancient land and its mystical markings with teaching on the rock art of the Southwest. Day two will include hiking through one of the major petroglyph areas in Northern New Mexico.

Outdoor Adventure

G14O911X $165 + 2 nights

Robb CarterCome to beautiful Ghost Ranch and experience Outdoor Adventure under the light of a full moon! Our outstanding guides will take you on a night Waterfront Adventure (canoes and kayaks on Abiquiu Lake) allowing for some night photography as well as a night Challenge Course (High Ropes) experience followed by some star gazing. Day time will allow for guided hikes and archery. While all of these activities will be moderately physically de-manding, no experience is necessary. Just bring your sense of adventure.

Rest & Recreation

G14RR911X $75 + 2 nightsEveryone needs some rest and recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Activities will include guided hikes, wellness offerings and other special activities.

september 11-14

Thursday to Sunday

When Images Speak Louder Than Words

G14CDS921 $245 + 3 nightsJan Gough Joan DrescherYou don’t have to be an artist to facilitate healing in individuals, institutions, and family systems! This interactive workshop weaves the spiritual and creative benefits of expressing feelings through images and symbols when words will not come. Art allows for the expression of things that are otherwise inexpressible. Putting down visual symbols and images on paper helps us to find meaning through shape and form. Through demonstration, exploring various media, time alone and sharing as communi-ty, participants will create their own visual journal, opening the door to heal-ing, hope, and spiritual resiliency.

september 15-22

Monday to Monday

The Spirit of Place —Earth Walks

G14SW931 $525 + 7 nights

Doug ConwellJourney to both outer and inner landscape: qui-et reflection, deep listen-ing, dialogues with peo-ple from local cultures, ceremony, drumming, music, walks to ancient archaeological sites and spectacular outdoor set-tings—woven with a good dose of humor. Work on an environmental project with Native American youth that will include the ecology of traditional Pueblo people.

september 18-22

Thursday to Monday

Roll Around Heaven

G14S931 $295 + 4 nights

Jessica MaxwellJoin the author of Roll Around Heaven (RAH), for a spiritual tune-up like none other. Explore new evidence flooding in from pioneering brain scientists that the king-dom of heaven is within, and the glue of the uni-verse really is love. RAH! workshops restore faith, ignite hope, changes and even saves lives. Return home with well-tested tools to help keep “the mud off your headlights,” and stay anchored in deep Spirit.

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Plein Air Painting in Northern New Mexico

G14A932 $800 + 12 nights

Ann PainterPaint in and be rejuve-nated by the landscape that inspired and nour-ished plein air artists like O’Keeffe. In this intensive course when Summer is turning to Autumn, par-ticipants work en plein air with demonstrations, group discussions and lots of field time with sea-soned plein air artist Ann Painter. Painting days will occur on the Ranch as well as some day trips to places like Taos, Tierra Amarilla, and Black Mesa. Work in the media of your choice; bring your supplies and materials.

Awakening Creativity Through an Ancient Art Practice: Papermaking

G14A931 $800 + 12 nights

Jacqueline MallegniEveryone embodies cre-ativity. The quintessential Japanese aesthetic and philosophy of wabi-sabi teaches us of the beauty of things modest and humble and will guide us as we explore the expansiveness of creative process. Our goal is to encourage childlike wonder and creativity to emerge through the ancient art of papermak-ing and to explore a sense of freedom while creating sculpture with natural materials. Papermaking lends itself to sharing and collaboration. We begin our days with short nature walks collecting plant material to include in the paper pulp and for building sculpture.


Artists of many mediums have long been inspired by the landscape and nurtured by devoting time to paint at Ghost Ranch, and the tradition continues. These offer-ings will be intensives for intermediate artists who want to deepen their skills as well as to reju-venate their inner self/inner artist, too.

Immersion spans 13 nights, the bridge night (Sunday) is free. Use 12 nights rate for lodging and meals fee (2 x 6).

Immersion Includes:• Daily instruction and

studio time

• Special evening lec-tures and demos by instructors and special guests

• Guided hikes

• Yoga/wellness classes

• Massage offering

• Georgia O’Keeffe Landscape Tour

• Other restorative activities

• Saturday field trip to Santa Fe Galleries

• Sunday R&R day with an evening trip to Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs

• Final art show is open to the public and by invitation to special guests from regional galleries

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Landscape Drawing: Documenting Your Journey

G14A934X $165 + 2 nights

Camille RendalLearn to draw for the first time or to further develop your drawing skills in this course. We will learn and review some basic concepts of perception, perspective and composi-tion. We will draw small- setting landscapes, flora and fauna of the area, and move on to pan-oramic landscapes. We’ll work primarily outdoors, walking to various sites and some days in the studio from walking-trip field sketches.

The Secret Of Aunt Em’s Silk Quilt: Writing About Family In Essays, Books & Poetry

G14A933X $160 + 2 nights

Stephanie MoranTalk about literature and family history and practice outlining and writing family stories in hopes of passing them on to a younger genera-tion. Goals include “new beginnings” for workshop members to reflect on their personal histories and write family stories that can make readers laugh or cry as they also create “new beginnings” for younger family mem-bers who will read the essays, books or poems to learn more about their own dynamic family history.

Yoga Autumnal Equinox Celebration

G14H931X $160 + 2 nights

Meta Hirschl When light and dark fall into exquisite balance we call it an equinox. The autumnal equinox marks the first day of fall and is a perfect time to draw deep breaths so we can appreciate the outer splendor of Ghost Ranch and the inner splendor of the True Self with yoga. All levels join us for a celebration of equanimity through yoga and nature.

september 19-22Friday to Monday

Chacoan World Excursion Road Trip

G14SW932 $695* (3 nights)

Martha YatesImmerse Yourself in the Chaco phenomenon, the mysteries of Cha-co Canyon, its ancient astronomical observato-ry, its agricultural fields, great houses and kivas and much more. Includes introductory teaching and closure/processing at Ghost Ranch and 2 days (one overnight in Farmington, NM) explor-ing Chaco Canyon and surrounding area.*Package includes three nights double occu-pancy lodging in Ghost Ranch historic cottages or scheduled venue, all meals—except three on the road—tour fees, programming aspect.

New Beginnings Series As the night sky cycles and begins anew, so too are we invited to immerse ourselves in new begin-nings. Join us during this new moon gathering in different areas of interest to explore new aspects of your emerging self.

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september 20-28Saturday to Sunday

The Continental Divide Trail Through Ghost Ranch & the Land of O’Keeffe

G14O941 Price is listed online at sierraclub.org/outingsBrian Johnson Willie PicaroBackpack the Continental Divide Trail by way of Ghost Ranch. Trekking through the Chama River Canyon Wilder-ness, the red and yellow cliffs painted by Georgia O’Keeffe will be our back-drop. You will learn the history and paleontology of the area. Must be able to hike with a pack up to 10 miles a day.


Watercolor & People: A Natural!

G14A941 $425 + 6 nightsPomona HallenbeckPeople! Family, friends, colleagues, merchants, medical caregivers, educators, cooks, laundry workers, all the people who make up our lives –ever think of painting them? Our relationships with people are constant, a large part of our lives. Capturing them with drawing and painting can be very satisfying and can enhance a painting that may be a bit “ho hum.” Learn about skin tones, hair textures, feature relationships. A fun week of observing, sketching and painting people.

Change & Conflict In Congregations (Even If You Hate Both)

G14S942 $385 + 6 nightsAnita Bradshaw Few church leaders love change; none love con-flict. Yet, these realities are in every congregation and can help with clari-fying and energizing mis-sion as well as renewing congregations. Partici-pants will work together on strategies using case studies and the material presented.


Slowing It Down: Photography as a Contemplative Journey

G14A941X $165 + 2 nightsRandee Lawrence In the Autumn season, nature rewards us with a sensuous palette of colors. Come and 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. This workshop is designed for photog-raphers at all levels who seek a meditative or contemplative approach to creating images. A series of exercises will be offered to engage the senses and improve your powers of observation and composition. Guided hikes will be available or participants may choose to work on their own. Digital images will be loaded onto a computer for sharing and group reflection.

september 22-27Monday to Saturday

The Art of Transition —Interim Ministry Training

G14S941 $350 + 5 nightsJames Roghair Carol Shellenberger Intrigued by the chal-lenges of transitional ministry? Explore skills, personal traits and commitments leading to effectiveness in the in-terim ministry specialty. On Ghost Ranch’s holy ground, take time to discern whether interim ministry is for you, and begin to prepare for this ministry.

September 26-28

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Action Photography at Ghost Ranch

G14A943X $165 + 2 nightsMichael DeYoung Michael DeYoung is passionate about the outdoors. He will share his knowledge and experience of action landscape and lifestyle photography at Ghost Ranch. You will learn techniques to strengthen your outdoor photogra-phy and personal vision. Weekend will comprise a balanced mix of lecture, location shoots, image critique, post-processing and workflow.

See More, Be More: Photography is About Seeing

G14A942X $165 + 2 nightsAnn EhringhausPhotography is about seeing. Explore the visual language and how the ingredients of photogra-phy help us make great pictures. We’ll look at some important historic images, talk about com-position, perspective and opening to creativi-ty. Practice getting into a more receptive state as we go into nature to create some images, both still life and portraits. You should understand basic camera operation of your particular camera. Note: Ann will offer Photography Mentoring during the week of Mon-day, September 29 to Sat-urday, October 4. Day(s) of mentoring with this outstanding photo-gra-pher can be scheduled. More information can be found on the website.

september 29- october 5Monday to Sunday

Abstract & Cold Wax

G14A1011 $430 + 6 nightsCindy WaltonExplore cold-wax medium used with oil paint, pigment sticks and powdered pigments. Ex-periment using non-tra-ditional tools to achieve texture and finishes sim-ilar to encaustic without the “caustic” fumes and heat to develop layers of introspective and emo-tional interpretations.

Ansel Adams Photography

G14A1012 $475 + 6 nightsKent BowserUsing Adams’ 1937 fall shoots on Ghost Ranch to begin, explore and photograph this magnif-icent landscape. Renew or learn darkroom skills using fiber paper for fine printing. The light is exceptional this time of year. All levels welcome. Hiking involved.

September 26-28 Weekend

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september 29- october 5

Monday to Sunday

Exploring the Villages & Churches of Northern New Mexico: A Watercol-or Odyssey

G14A1013 $455 + 6 nightsPomona HallenbeckStrenuous, fast moving, demanding, this water-color workshop is loaded! Studio sessions provide color mixing, design tools, value and color patterns, techniques and painting time! This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to experience the cultures of Northern New Mexico with special guest Vickie Lopez.

Soulcollage® As A Spiritual Path

G14A1014 $420 + 6 nightsKathryn (Kat) KirbyImmerse yourself in the soul-satisfying process of SoulCollage® where you will create a personal deck of collaged cards. Discover your soul’s true voice as you enter the beautiful world of imagery and intuition. No artistic skill or experience is necessary!

Creating Beauty in the Kiln with Fused Glass

G14A1015 $420 + 6 nightsOlive SmithIt may be fall, but it’s not too early to be planning those gifts for Christmas. Your family and friends will appreciate receiving things that you have made for them, especially when the gift is a bright and beautiful piece of jewelry or ornaments made from specially fused glass. This is a class for beginners and stu-dents with limited prior experience.

Awakening Creativity & Spirit: Inspiration From The Land & Georgia O’Keeffe

G14A1016 $405 + 6 nightsRandee LawrenceThis course is for visual artists, photographers, musicians and creative

writers who wish to engage with their art at a soul level. Guided experiential exercises are blended 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.

Autumn Aglow— Digital Photography

G14A1017 $410 + 6 nightsDavid YoungExpand your knowledge of what your camera can do for you. Review camera controls and set-tings, elements of a good exposure and what makes a good composition. Shoot on and off-Ranch, capturing the beauty of Northern New Mexico’s fall colors. Bring DSLR camera and equipment. Beginner and intermedi-ate skill levels welcome.

September 29- October 5

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Open The Heart, Still The Mind

G14H1011 $395 + 6 nightsSusan WeberOpen and strengthen the body with daily yoga and still the mind with vari-ous meditation practices (sitting and walking), guided visualizations and walks in nature. Sacred poetry and prose is woven into the class, with field trips to places that inspire. Help deepen and reinforce our connection to ourselves and share with others. Yoga mats provided. Bring your own journal or notebook.

Fall Colors Galore!

G14O1011 $445 + 6 nightsJohn HaydenThe advent of fall is heralded by brilliant splashes of color along canyon floors and mountaintops. 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.

Poetry Alchemy in the Days of Awe

G14W1011 $395 + 6 nightsJoan LoggheWriting our way into our lives, reading the poems of the mystics, the Beats, and other lovely poets, we’ll journey that path between heart and mind. Both the ordinary and the sacred will fuel us, clarifying our sense of self and others.

Ancient Sites, Ancient WatersG14SW1012 $430 + 6 nightsMartha YatesField trips to ancient pueblos, petroglyph and agriculture sites. Two hikes are strenuous, others easy to moder-ate. Occasional evening gatherings round out this extraordinary week.

Fall Paleontology

G14SW1011 $415 + 6 nightsAlex DownsCollect Triassic verte-brate fossils at the new Hayden Quarry site. Explore the badlands of Ghost Ranch for new fossil locales. In the eve-nings, clean and repair fossils, learn about the geology and paleontology of Ghost Ranch. All-day and evening sessions.

Rest & Recreation


october 1-5

Wednesday to Sunday

Making Sacred Our Personal Ancestral Wounds

G14S1011 $475 4 nights includes lodging & mealsAnnie BloomTo make sacred our wounds, both in our personal lives and in the generational hand-me-downs of our ancestral lineages, is to come into a full and compassion-ate understanding of how these embedded woundings in our psyche contain within them the seeds of our Larger Story and the gift which is ours alone to pollinate the world with. In these five days camping on the land, we will risk to open up to the full radiance of our stories with Council, an in-depth exploration of the nature-based map of the psyche, solo walks, artful body maps, story-telling, and the reflection of the guides in gathering the numinous threads of each one’s story.

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october 9-12

Thursday to Sunday

Inspiring Young Writers—Creative Writing Support for Teachers

G14W1021H $175+ 3 nightsJeanette Calhoun MishThe Creative Writing for Teachers weekend workshop is designed for those teaching grades 8 to 12 who are interested in enhancing their class curriculum with creative writing assignments to encourage talented young writers to pursue their craft. Participants will be enrolled in both morning and afternoon workshops and in the evening will have the opportunity to join in the sessions that are part of the annual Fall Writing Festival.

october 6-12Monday to Sunday Dear Past, Dear Future: Letters & Other Epistolary Pleasures

G14W1021A $395 + 6 nightsJane TaylorLetters are the oldest and most widely practiced of literary endeavors. Read letters, old and new, find-ing the intrinsic beauty of each style and voice. Then, write letters to real or imagined people, places and things. The letter has a rich past, and perhaps an artful future …in your hands. Come explore the letter.

Going for the Jugular

G14W1021B $395 + 6 nightsIna HughesMining our own person-al testaments, our own creation myths, our own psalms of celebration and despair, our own revelations and testa-ments, we’ll look at what makes for good writing in general, using examples from other poets and writers. Through in-class, directed writing and very specific daily assign-ments, we’ll share as we are willing our own per-sonal parables and songs that well up from our own heart and personal experiences. Bring paper, pen or laptop and an open, creative mind.

October 6-12

Fall Writing Festival &

More

“Anita Skeen and her crew of teachers are fantastic. It is

always creative, something new and they do a great job of

making every writer, no matter what level, feel welcome

and special. This is the touchstone experience of my year.

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Inner Journeys: Travel Writing From the Heart

G14W1021C $395 + 6 nightsCatherine WatsonLearning to write well about travel is a journey of its own. This course is designed to help partici-pants along that path in a supportive, emotionally safe setting. Develop and sharpen essential narrative skills, includ-ing a trustworthy voice, a keen eye for details, greater understanding of human differences, heightened awareness of readers’ needs and, above all, the willingness to share personal emotions and insights. That means putting one’s heart and soul on the page.

The Picture in the Poem; The Poem in the Picture

G14W1021D $395 + 6 nightsAnita SkeenExamine pictures (pho-tos, paintings, collages, etc), your own or others’, that have unwritten poems tucked away inside them. How do you discover that poem and tease it out? And in poetry, how does the picture make the poem, or the poem make the picture? Discuss the idea of the image, the lens, the perspective and the focus. Ideal for those who are both poets and visual artists, but also for poets interested in visual art or visual artists interested in becoming poets.

Oh, the Depth of the Riches! Mining Meaningful Family Stories

G14W1021G $395 + 6 nightsAdam BoothThe family story, which used to be commonplace, is becoming more diffi-cult to hear and tell as technology and lifestyle shift us into different modes of interaction. Learn how to explore and build your listening and storytelling skills through critical think-ing exercises, writing activities, group and solo telling explorations and examination of recorded story so that you can retell them in a fun and appealing way to a wide variety of listeners (your children, your parish-ioners, or anyone who needs a break from the internet).

Storm Catching: Writing In & About Hard Times

G14W1021e $395 + 6 nightsLaura ApolWriters often use writing to give voice to the difficulties in their lives, but also to name the pain and injustice they see in the world around them. In this workshop, we will read and write pieces that translate hardship into healing and art.

Road Stories: Driving the Story Highway

G14W1021F $395 + 6 nightsConstance SquiresDescribing 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.” He wasn’t the first person to conceive of writing as a journey. In America the love of car travel and great adven-tures on quiet country lanes to eight lane super highways are part of everyone’s road trip experience. Read great examples of road stories from short story masters and do daily writing exer-cises for practice with the tools and techniques of writing the story of a trip worth taking.

Plein Air Painting For The Colorist Painter

G14A1021 $410 + 6 nightsMichelle ChrismanBased on the principles of the French Impression-ists who first took their studios outdoors to paint “en plein air,” this course covers the simplification of shapes, correct color values and light/shadow patterns and well-de-signed compositions. Stu-dents do two paintings per day. Demos, individ-ual instruction and group critiques.

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october 6-12

Monday to Sunday

Pastels— Light & Color

G14A1022 $425 + 6 nightsSusan DaughertyCapture the luminous light and color of Ghost Ranch as only pastel painting can. Learn painting principles of value, color, form and space and how light affects each. Focus on the color palette of canyons, arroyos, creeks and skies. Hike up to 1/2 mile carry-ing supplies.

Abiquiu Arts Adventure— Guided Abiquiu Studio Tour & More

G14A1023 $440 + 6 nightsPomona HallenbeckNorthern New Mexico is an amazing region and home to many talented artists of many mediums. The weekend prior to Columbus Day offers the Abiquiu Studio Tour. Vet-eran Ghost Ranch artist Pomona Hallenbeck will host a week of instruc-tion, storytelling, guest speakers and, of course, a tour of these different artists’ studios.

Plein Air Painting with Spirit, A Creative Retreat in O’Keeffe’s Backyard

G14CDS1021 $410 + 6 nightsAnn Painter Sharon Richey TurnerLive for a week in seclud-ed Casa del Sol and paint in the place from which O’Keeffe said, “From the first time I saw it, I knew it was mine.” With those words she acknowledged the deep spiritual con-nection she felt for this place called Ghost Ranch. By day, paint the land-scape, and in the evening, gather to share and listen to stories of others who have felt a deep connec-tion with earth spirit and expressed it through their creativity.

Leave Only Footprints—Take Only Photos

G14O1021 $445 + 6 nightsJohn HaydenIn this adventure ex-traordinaire, learn and use minimum impact (no trace) ethics/practices as the group hikes to seldom-to-little-visited sites on Ghost Ranch and the neighboring National Forests. While wildflower and nature photography and sketching will be the focus, we will seek to appreciate the majesty and complexity of this land and its people and to examine our role as stewards of such rich resources.

Day Hikes on the Continental Divide

G14O1022 $440 + 6 nightsNancy ShibleyHike different sections of the CDT in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Daily hikes will be between 8-12 miles at elevations between 6500’ -11000’. Experience an unbelievably diverse landscape and log miles on one of the nations’ most challenging Mexico to Canada trails.

Geology of the Southwest

G14SW1021 $460 + 6 nightsLincoln HollisterWithin a short dis-tance of Ghost Ranch are several spectacular geologic localities—the Paleozoic and Mesozoic sedimentary sequence of the Colorado Plateau, the Valles Caldera, the Taos volcanic field, the Rio Grande Rift and a world famous mineral location. Take a three day hike to collect samples for later rock and mineral identi-fication.

Rest & Recreation


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october 20-25

Monday to Saturday

Christianity After Religion

G14S1041 $360 + 5 nightsJeanette BaustMainline malaise, technological overload, shrinking congregations, sporadic attendance, burned-out pastors, changing belief systems and denominations in free fall. Can you relate to any of these terms? Join the club and the conversation! Intellectual engagement, spiritual reflection and centering are found in this hybrid class/retreat using Diana Butler Bass’ new work as a foundational text.

Journeys in the WildernessG14S1041B $365 + 5 nightsNahum Ward-Lev John Hayden We will hike in the beautiful regions in and around Ghost Ranch and study journey stories in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures as a means of exploring the metaphor of journey and wilderness in our own lives. You must be able to hike 4-6 miles over rugged, moderately steep terrain at elevations 6,500-11,000 feet.

Heaven of the Heart: Creating a Space for Sacred Imagination

G14S1041C $385 + 5 nightsChuck Hoffman Peg Carlson-HoffmanWhat connects our spirituality, creativity and living out our vocation? How might an inten-tional engagement with our creativity and our spirituality increase our ability to lead and live as people of faith? In this workshop you will push back the boundaries of familiar distractions and enter a Sabbath time in which to explore the intersection between creativity, spirituality and creative leadership. Using hands-on exercis-es, personal reflection and imagination, see how your creativity can form sacred community.

A Theology & Ministry of Place

G14S1041D $360 + 5 nightsTrey HammondOur congregations are not just in a “location,” but are situated in a God- created, God-given and God-nurtured “place.” God invites us to take seriously serving the reign of Christ in a specific con-text, where we are called to love our neighbors, work for a just world and to incarnate community where we are. This semi-nar will explore a theology of place for your congre-gation and strategies for connecting your church and community.

October 20-25

Fall Ministry Week

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the spacious depths of desert spirituality. Come for “soul seasoning”, our term for honoring and nourishing our gift of presence to others. People from all spiritual traditions are welcome. Note: A special Pilgrim-age Day of Northern New Mexico sacred sites/spir-itual communities will occur on Monday, Oct. 27th. See the website for more details.

october 27-31

Monday to Friday

Georgia O’Keeffe Southwest Excursion Road Trip

G14A1041 $895 per personKaren Butts Kate Coleman Spend a week traversing special places Georgia O’Keeffe loved. Experi-ence the beauty of each landscape and significant space to help understand how it inspired her as an artist and as a human being. Includes time in Santa Fe, Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch and Taos with four nights lodging double occupancy in our historic cottages or other venue, meals except two dinners, tour fees, programming and transportation during the excursion starting in Santa Fe.

Fall ministRy Week ContinueD

october 20-25Monday to Saturday

Transforming Leadership for Inclusive/Diverse Faith Communities

G14S1041e $360 + 5 nightsRafaat Girgis Robert ChesnutHow do we mainline Protestants break out of our traditional ghettos of race and class? How do we nurture visionary, transformational leader-ship to draw in younger generations, spiritual seekers, different eth-nicities, nationalities, and sexual orientations? While starting afresh with new worshipping communities might be easier, this course will aim to look at that model as well as not leaving behind opportunities for established churches that are literally dying for a new day. Current liter-ature, working models/examples and shared experiences/ideas will be part of this week.

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Discovering the Story In & Around Us

G14S1021F $360 + 5 nightsKeith Herron Stephen GrahamThe Beloved Community is a blend of personal and particular narratives that at the same time are shaping a narrative of their own. What hap-pens when these stories discover a story around them or just beyond them that begs to be known in all its richness? A new narrative, a missional narrative, is being born with a life of its own. This seminar is designed to assist congregational leaders in discovering a narrative of grace.

october 23-26

Thursday to Sunday

A Seasoned Call— A Soul Retreat for Spiritual Directors

G14S1041X $175 + 3 nights Intern Rate: $115 Christopher McCauley Ravi Verma We gather for the 2nd Annual Gathering of spiritual directors/com-panions, soul friends, pastoral counselors and others whose ministry is to companion others on their spiritual journey. We gather in the beauty of fall in Northern New Mexico to seek renewal in workshops, art, music, and good conversation as we renew ourselves for the work. We will pray and play as we explore new practices and invite our bodies and souls into

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oct 27-nov 2

Monday to Saturday

A Seasonal Celebration of Crones in Autumn

G14S1111A $435 + 6 nightsEvelyn Beck Judith WaltonA participatory course focusing on a Celebration of Crones (Wise Women) through Sacred Circle Dance, poetry, all culmi-nating in a ceremonial crowning of ourselves. Crones honor the ancient ones who came before us and seek to embody wisdom, wholeness, harmony, balance, peace, generativity, creativity, stamina, and courage. Come celebrate the Crone in you!

Seven Stages of a Woman’s Path Explored Through PhotographyG14S1111B $410 + 5 nightsKaren RuckmanFor women who are at all levels of photography who want to explore their life journey in the context of seven stages. Practical reviews of camera controls and composition will supple-ment photo assignments as participants are inspired by the beauty of Ghost Ranch to make new images that reflect their stage on the path.

Weathered Warriors —Emerging Elders

G14S1111C $405 + 5 nightsTerrell PiechowskiThis retreat will explore how men growing into el-ders can help themselves and others overcome social and emotional adversity. Using the strengths of their own life experiences, participants will learn strategies to teach themselves and others a sense of Mastery, a sense of Relatedness, and a sense of Emotional Recovery.

Rest & RecreationG14R&R1111 $150 + 5 nightsEveryone needs some rest and recreation in their lives. Ghost Ranch has just the setting and just the right balance of activity and non-activity for you. Activities will include guided hikes, wellness offerings and other special activities.

Celebrations for Days of the Dead (Dias de los Muertos)

G14CDS1111 $425 + 5 nightsHelen ByersDías de los Muertos is the Latin American holiday coinciding with Halloween and All Souls’ Day. Explore the whimsy, humor, history and ritual of this ancient acknowl-edgement and transcen-dence of death. We make traditional foods and folk art, including ofrendas (“altars” or memorials to friends and family) and skeleton masks. We’ll read selected poetry re-lating to death and do our own private journaling.

October 27-November 2

Wisdom Week

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December 29- January 1

Thursday to Sunday

The Wheel of Creativity: Taking Your Place in the Adventure of Life

G15S111 $235 + 3 nightsKatherine Robertson-PillingThe ultimate creative process is life itself. The results you produce in your life begin deep with-in you and work their way out from there. If you want to change those results, you have to change your relation-ship with life. Based on her book, The Wheel of Creativity: Taking Your Place in the Adventure of Life, creativity mentor Katherine Robertson-Pill-ing will unveil the myste-rious processes through which creation occurs and guide you to take your place within them. You are here. Take your place. Begin your adventure as you enter a new year.

november 7-9

Friday to Sunday

A Pilgrim’s Heart

G14CDS1041X $165 + 2 nightsKim Caird Wardene CrowleyExplore the inner/outer journey of pilgrimage as a metaphor for life. Encounter the mundane to the mystical. Engage in silence, small group discussion, contempla-tive/meditative practices, journaling and labyrinth walking.

november 10-16

Monday to Sunday

Holding the Memory— Beginning Anew

G14CDS112X $425 + 6 nightsJanet Schreiber Camille Cates BarnettDiscover your resilience after losing a life partner/spouse through expres-sive arts and exercises in a private retreat setting. We will combine “The Work That Reconnects,” movement, expressive arts, exercises and visits to sacred sites that support our journey in moving to our new life. Led by facilitators who are experts in loss and will guide participants in developing resources for living a new full life. You will take home a practical plan for your future.

november 17-23

Monday to Monday

The Art of Spiritual Direction

G14CDS1141 $1625 + 7 nightsStillpoint StaffDuring this two-year training program, an experienced staff of distinguished spiritual directors will facilitate sessions using pre-sentations, role-plays, discussions, demonstra-tions, spiritual practices, contemplative exercises and prayer. Note: “The Spiritual Journey” (page 45) is a prerequisite for this program. A certif-icate awarded at comple-tion. See full description on page 45.

December 5-7

Friday to Sunday

The Advent of Peace Weekend with John Dear

G14CDS1211X $150 + 2 nightsFather John DearEnter the Advent season of peace with Nobel Peace Prize nominee and author John Dear, reflecting on the Advent texts which invite us to prepare ourselves to welcome the nonviolent Jesus into our lives and the coming of “peace on earth.” This will be a time of peace, renewal, prayer, reflection, Bible study, discussion and Advent preparation.

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Plan Your Stay

“I was looking for peace, quiet, stars and simplicity.”

—Tired in Texas

Simple Lodging Lodging and meals are packaged togeth-er. Unless otherwise specified lodging rates are double occupancy.

Ghost Ranch offers rustic, lodging accommodations reflective of its origins as a working ranch.

Our rooms are basic, no frills, but clean and comfortable all with magnificent views. All units provide breathtak-ing vistas of colorful sandstone cliffs, cottonwoods and distant mountains. Rooms do not have air conditioning but most have fans.

Sleeping rooms are free from phones, televisions, internet and alarm clocks.

Cell phone service is very limited and Wi-fi access is available only at certain spots around the Ranch.

All lodging options are within walking distance of classroom buildings, the Dining Hall, Library and other struc-tures via non-paved roads. Expect loose gravel and uneven terrain.

Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those with accessibility requirements. In all lodging options, if you do not register with a companion, a roommate may be assigned to you during busy periods on the Ranch.

We observe the honor system at Ghost Ranch—while our guest rooms with private and semi-private bathrooms are newly equipped with key-pad locks—rooms in our communal lodging facilities do not have locks.

Single occupancy may be available for an additional $50 per night.

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Rooms with Private BathComfortably appointed with neutral hues and a Southwest theme, each room has 2 beds (a queen + twin, or double + twin) and a dresser, night-stand, lamp, chair, closet and its ownbathroom with shower. Some sleep up to 3 people. A limited number is available.

On the mesa level, common rooms in each building have soft furniture, ta-bles and chairs and a fireplace, perfect for group gathering.

The newest units on the main level are spacious ADA accessible unitsclose to the Dining Hall.

Rooms with Semi-Private BathThese spacious, comfortably appoint-ed 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 2 beds (a double + twin, or 2 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 select units, two rooms also share a sitting area. Some rooms sleeps up to 3 people. A limited number is available.

CASA DEL SOL Private BathSemi-Private Bath& HermitagesCasa del Sol hosts Ghost Ranch courses that are spiritual in nature,and its rooms are set aside for partic-ipants in classes with a “CDS” in the course number.

This charming, historic haciendawas built in the 1930’s. Anchored under the Puerto de Cielo rock formation two miles from the main Ranch campus, it has a spaciouscourtyard looking out on the desertand Pedernal, Ghost Ranch’s land-mark mountain. It has a fireplace, kitchen and simple living space surrounded by inspiring landscapes.

Six bedrooms share three bath-rooms; a seventh room has its own private bath. Most rooms have doors that open onto the courtyard.

There are three hermitages that can be used for short or extended stays. The Hermitages are self-contained with their own bathroom, small refrigera-tor, microwave and coffee pot. They are ideal for people seeking Sabbatical time/retreat time.

Lodging Types

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Rooms with Communal BathDorm rooms with a communal bath down the hall or in another building reflect the history and dude ranch culture of Ghost Ranch past. Multiple bunk beds and very simple furnishings, keep them among Ghost Ranch’s most affordable options.

Mesa units, very rustic, have 1 bed-room with 2 beds (2 sets of bunks, or a twin + bunk bed) and a dresser, chair, shelf, mirror and reading lamp. Many 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 3 people. Some build-ings have a central lounge area withlarge screen windows that havestunning views.

A few rooms on the main level sleep up to seven or eight people and are perfect for groups. Some rooms have a closet, dresser, chair and desk; others have closets and sofas. Large communal bathrooms and showers are located outside, a few steps down a breezeway or covered porch.

Staff House has smaller rooms but has comfortable interior communal spaces, open fields for play and stargazing and is close to the Dining Hall. Corral Block has larger rooms, an open field for play and stargazing, and is close to the mu-seums, Lower Pavilion meeting space, and the Welcome Center. It is a 5 to 10minute walk to the Dining Hall.

Campground with Communal Bath Open from mid-May until early October Ghost Ranch’s most affordable lodging option, the camping sites are 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 refrigera-tor, 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 ani-mals).

Full hookup sites include water and a dump station at the site, and 30- and/or 50-amp electric hookups. There are only a small number of full hookup sites, available on a first come, first served basis.

Lodging Types

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ALL VISITS INCLUDE access to 3 hiking trails, two museums, 24-hour Library, Labyrinth, Karesansui Garden, and immersion in a landscape that has inspired thousands.

Rates are based on double occupancy. The first and second person sharing a room will each be charged the fee listed for your lodging choice which includes meals for those two people. The third and subsequent person sharing that same room pay only for meals.* Adults (ages 13 and older, including non-course guests pay the meal fee listed for the workshop number of nights. Youth (ages 4 through 12) pay half the listed meals fee. No charge for children 3 and under. Single occupancy may be available for an additional $50 per night.

mEAlS ARE iNCluDED with lodging beginning with dinner on the day of your arrival and ending with breakfast on the day of departure.

loDging type 2 Nights

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Room With pRivate bath $257 $391 $525 $659 $793

Room With semi-pRivate bath $177 $271 $365 $459 $553

DoRm With shaReD bath $147 $226 $305 $384 $463

*MEALS FEES for 3rd, 4th person sharing a room & for campers

Meals begin with dinner on the day of arrival and end with breakfast on the day of departure

$55 $88 $121 $154 $187

Camping Meals Are Not Included With Camping

Tent Sites with No Electricity $40 $60 $80 $100 $120

Tent/RV Site with Electricity Only $47 $70 $93 $117 $140

RV Site with Full Hook-ups $62 $93 $123 $154 185

Meal tickets may be purchased in the Welcome Center. Breakfast $9, Lunch $11 and Dinner $13.

Lodging & Meal Rates

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Registration Fees & PaymentThe appropriate fee is listed below the course name. The registration fee does not include lodging and meals. A 50% deposit of total fees (workshop, lodging and meals, shuttle) is due when you register. If you are unable to pay the deposit, please contact the Registrar’s Office to make arrangements. Payment may be made by check payable to Ghost Ranch or Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card.

Travel Dates & Check-inThe first and last dates listed are considered travel days unless otherwise noted. 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 unless otherwise noted. 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/shorter workshop offerings may have a more intense schedule. Some workshops may offer optional afternoon studio time or an occasional field trip. These are noted in the work-shop description.

ChildcareOther than summer weeks from June 16to August 10, when youth can enroll in Youth Activities (for Children 3 years to 9th Grade), childcare is not provided and children must be under the care of an adult 18 or older. The Family Center provides space, toys, books and some art supplies for use by the caregiver.

MealsWe have a Farm to Table program using our own seasonal farm produce whenev-er possible. Menus highlight 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 regis-trar’s office to discuss special needs.

Dining Hall Service HoursBreakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m.Lunch: Noon-1:00 p.m.Dinner: 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you will be arriving after 6:30 p.m., we suggest that you eat in Española or one of Abiquiu’s few restaurants.

More About Your Stay

A Sample Day

7:00 a.m. Optional ActivityPartial Chimney Rock Hike, Morning Yoga Wakeup, Wellness Offering or Contemplative Worship

7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Morning Workshop Session or R&R activity (during weeks offered)

Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch1:00-5:30 p.m Afternoon Workshop Session (dependent upon workshop)or Optional Activity, Outdoor Adventure opportunities, Open Art Studio or Free Time

5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner

7:00 p.m.Some workshops offer evening sessions—especially during weekend

workshops— Night Sky Meditation

or Free Time

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Cancellation PolicyWritten 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 30 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.

Transfer PolicyIf you decide to transfer from one course to another, there will be a $25 fee per transfer, per person.

TransportationShuttle Service from Santa Fe Sage Inn to Ghost Ranch for Workshop Participants–only for arrival and departure days of 5, 6 and 12 night workshops only. Reservations are required. See more details at GhostRanch.org.

Arriving Early or Staying AfterIf you are coming earlier or staying later than your course dates, you must make extended stay reserva-tions by calling either 505.685.1001 or 505.685.1002. Stays before or after your class will be charged at the regular overnight lodging fee which is different from the nightly charge for lodging when you are enrolled in a workshop. When you are staying for multiple weeks of classes in a row, the bridge night (Sunday) is included at no addi-tional charge.

Staying Off-siteParticipants staying off-site pay workshop registration fee plus $50 per day for meals and use of our facilities.

Financial AssistanceGhost Ranch is blessed with kind in-dividuals who contribute funds so that financial assistance is availabletoward a portion of your workshop registration fee only. Scholarships are given (but not limited) to clergy, first-time visitors and our neighbors in Northern New Mexico. You may download a scholarship form from our website.

More About Your Stay

Photo CreditsCover, David Manzanares; inside front cover, Maureen Grandmont; page 1, Carolyn Wright, The Photography Studio; page 2, Diane Arenberg; page 3, Nate Zivin; pages 4, 5, 9, 11 Ghost Ranch Archives; page 13, Cheryl Barth, Dresmstime.com-Eastwest Imaging, Nate Zivin, Reinhold, George Raney, Katherine Kimball, Nate Zivin; Laurie Lewis - courtesy of Far Flung Adventures; page 14, 16, 18, 30, 33, 34, 39, 40, 41, 42, 55, Nate Zivin; page 15, 26, 58, Anna Maria Gonzales, Aly Beveridge; page 17, Williams; page 20, Tammeus; pages 22, 28, 54 & back cover, Sebastiano Vitale; page 24, 32, 67, 69, Ghost Ranch Archives; page 25, 61, Jessie Fisher; page 26, Ghost Ranch Archives; page 27, Sharon Edwards, Nate Zivin, Jessie Fisher; page 29, Billie Rogers; page 36, Sharon Edwards; page 37, English; page 38, 45, 47, 50, 51, Larry Hastings; page 44, Ghost Ranch Archives; page 48, Julie Barnes; page 52, 60, Dan Simons; page 53, John Bastin; page 57, Dawn Davis; page 65, Carol Landess, Helen Byers; page 66, Dale Smith; page 68, Sue Rundstrom; page 73, Sharon Edwards.

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Helpful InfoHealth: Ghost Ranch is committed to accommodating all individuals who wish to participate in its programs and be part of our community. Located in the high desert at an altitude of 6,500 feet, Ghost Ranch is very remote from medical facil-ities. The nearest hospital is 35 miles away and 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 con-sult with their physician before registering. Remember to bring a sufficient supply of medications for your time here.

Weather: The high desert altitude (6,500 feet) can produce extremely variable weather. Summer temperatures range from 50° to 95°, with afternoon thunder-storms possible. Fall to winter temperatures can range from lows of zero or below at night to highs of 70° at midday; be prepared for rain and/or snow.

What to Bring: To make your stay more comfortable you may want to pack the following: comfortable, casual clothes you can layer • sturdy walking shoes, rain gear • hat • flashlight • sun block • toiletries • alarm clock • hair dryer • bathrobe • cash for purchases in shops on the Ranch. There is no on-site ATM machine.

Computers & Telecommunications: 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, tablets and laptops) may be found at various places on the Ranch.

Persons with Special Needs: Children and adults with disabilities are wel-comed at Ghost Ranch. Please contact the Registrar’s Office to discuss the type of accommodations you may need. This includes, but is not limited to, wheelchair ac-cessible 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 reg-istration form. A valid driver’s license is required and a golf cart policy agreement must be signed. Please call 505.685.1002 for golf cart needs. Please note all of your special needs on the registration form. If you use a wheelchair or scooter and need shuttle service from the Albuquerque airport to Ghost Ranch call 505.685.1002.

Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed in Ghost Ranch facilities, including the camp-ground, with the exception of assistance animals with prior notification to the Registrar’s Office. Some of our guests may be allergic.

Amenities: Hiking • Horseback riding • Bodywork Program (massages) • Trading Post • two Museums and Gift Shops • 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 Courses • Climbing Wall • Water Activities • Chama River Rafting • Labyrinth • Karesansui (meditation garden)

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