PROGRAMS
Workshops and retreats at Ghost Ranch go beyond traditional learning. They offer a chance to dig deeper, connect meaningfully, and explore new perspectives in a place where curiosity and courage thrive.
Our programs span a wide range of topics, all rooted in our mission to nurture the human spirit and mind, discover the sacred, and care for creation. Here, you can engage with the fine arts, develop a creative practice, explore the natural sciences, and gain a more profound insight into yourself and the world around you. Each summer, we also offer unique, low-cost programs for children, teens, and families.
Program registration and lodging may be secured online. If you require further assistance with registration, feel welcome to contact us at reservations@ghostranch.org or 505.685.1000.
If tuition is a barrier to attending, you may apply for a scholarship by submitting this form at least one month before the program start date. Please note: those who have received a scholarship in the past are not eligible for another.
July 2025
Beginning Southwest Silversmithing and Open Studio with Jamie Halpern – G25070301
Beginning students will learn the basic skills of Southwest-style silversmithing in the awe-inspiring Ghost Ranch jewelry studio. Experienced students who already have basic silversmith skills and wish to work independently will have open use of the Ghost Ranch silversmith studio, with optional silversmith and lapidary coaching. Beginners will experience hands-on work in sawing, soldering, stone-setting, […] ...
Welcome Quilts for Asylum Seekers with Rogene Ashford – G25070302
Join us and work on small ‘Welcome Quilts’, amidst the immense beauty of the land, along with the satisfaction of giving from your heart and your hands. We will be making small lap quilts and they will be sent to the southern US border camps. All levels of sewing/quilting experience are welcome (even those who […] ...
Introduction to Watercolor Landscapes with Patsy Welch – G25070304
This is a fun introduction to painting the landscape with watercolors that will start at the very beginning. There is no need to have any prior art experience whatsoever, but if you have taken watercolor classes beforehand, you are welcome to join the class. We will learn various ways to create the many textures we […] ...
Fire It Up! Art Welding with David Kadlec & Connie B Burkhart – G25070306
Join our “welding-in-the-round” community and experience the thrill of metal art welding surrounded by the incredible beauty of Ghost Ranch. Learn the basics of oxygen acetylene welding and brazing, MIG & stick welding, plasma cutting and other metal cutting and forming techniques to make functional pieces and metal sculpture. Create your pieces using scrap metal […] ...
Pastels in the Painted Desert with Juliana Crownover – G25070305
Come paint the glorious landscapes of Ghost Ranch up close and in person. Through both demonstration and individual instruction you will be guided through a process that will allow you to capture the rich colors of the mesas, sunsets and O’Keeffe’s red hills. Learn how to paint in your own style for creative expression. You […] ...
Ghost Ranch Gospel Music Heart and Soul with Todd O’Neal and Nathaniel Best – G25070307
“Gospel music is far more than the soundtrack of the African-American experience; it is its beating heart and soul…While styles have changed, there’s one sound that has remained a constant source of strength and courage, comfort and wisdom-Gospel.” Henry Louis Gates Join Bishop Todd and Pastor Linda O’Neal for a week of gospel singing! From […] ...
Summer Venture – G25070308
SummerVenture is an opportunity for youth ages 4-14 to have more fun than their parents! While parents and guardians spend mornings and evenings in workshops of their choosing, youth spend time experiencing all types of activities all over the ranch. Our Summer Staff is never far away, guiding and offering encouragement. Participants will explore, create, […] ...
Creating Beauty in Kilns with Fused Glass with Katrina Jameson – G25070309
It may be summer, but it’s never too early to plan your gifts for Christmas. 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 an ornament made from specially fused glass. Slump a candy dish or make a […] ...
From Prompt to Poetry: Write! with Anita Skeen – G25070310
In this workshop we’ll slow down and examine the steps we go through (or should go through) in creating a poem. There are many things that prompt a poem: what are they? Where are they? How do we become attentive to them, and then begin to think about them and turn them from observations into […] ...
Teen Venture – G25070311
Come join our Summer Staff for a week of exploration and wonder! Teens, ages 14 – 17, will spend their days exploring all aspects of the Ranch, from waterfront and hiking to museums, science and art all while building lasting connections to each other and our Summer Staff. Be prepared for adventure with an overnight campout […] ...
Citizen Paleontology with Randy Irmis & Nathan Smith – G25070313
This program invites participants of all backgrounds to step into the world of paleontology at the world renowned quarries at Ghost Ranch. Hands-on Fossil Excavation: Under the guidance of expert paleontologists, participants will learn essential excavation techniques as they unearth fossils from the rich geological deposits of Ghost Ranch. Laboratory Analysis: Take a closer look […] ...
Stillpoint: The Spiritual Journey
Are you seeking a deeper path? Are you discerning a new path forward? Where are you on your spiritual journey? The Spiritual Journey Week at Ghost Ranch creates time and space to be still, listen and cultivate deeper meaning in your life. Sometimes we need a place to catch up with our souls’ yearning. A […] ...
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