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.
October 2025
Color and Composition with Sean Hudson – G25100201
Learn to use color and composition with ease, purpose, and confidence! In this three-day workshop, we will deep-dive into color and composition and learn how to transform the quality of light, space, and mood in your landscape paintings. Topics include technique, color theory, composition, the art of critique, perspective, and personal style. Demonstrations and personal […]
The Great Search with John Philip Newell – G25100401
Well-known Celtic teacher, John Philip Newell explores the main themes of his ground-breaking new book The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home. In this time of transition in which so many of us are longing for a spirituality of intimacy with Earth rather than alienation and a […]
November 2025
What’s Your Trail Name? with Brandon Wert – G25110102
To register for this program, please call in only! Angela Valdez (505) 685-4881 or Prescilla Tafoya (505) 685-1019 A Ghost Ranch hiking experience for current and aspiring CDT hikers. We will camp together in the Ghost Ranch campground (an opportunity to shake down any new or untested gear before heading out on longer adventures). We’ll […]
Intro to Pastel Painting with Natasha Isenhour – G25110101
Have you wanted to try your hand at pastels but been afraid to take that leap? Have you played with pastels in the past and felt like you didn’t know what to do with them? Well here is your chance. This is the first beginners class I have taught in years, so why not dive […]
Wilderness First Responder with Matthew Angus and Isabel Chavez– G25110204
A wilderness first responder is trained to deal with life threatening situations that may be encountered in the wilderness. The training is principally geared towards lay providers, with little to no actual medical experience, though they are often already professionals in other aspects of the outdoors industry, like park rangers, climbing instructors, and guides. Wilderness first […]
Wilderness First Aid Training with Laura Hand and Isabel Chavez – G25110203
Please note: this course requires 8 hours of on-line, self-paced training which must be completed before the in-person training. An on-line exam is given AFTER both parts of the course are completed. Links will be sent upon registration. A Wilderness First Aid or WFA certification is an introductory course to wilderness medicine. This 16-hour course […]
Authenticity in an Artificial World with Dave Smith and Rachel Torres – G25110201
Authenticity in an Artificial World. Cultivating a Life Worth Living. As we become endlessly distracted by the artificial, the search for authenticity becomes vital. Contentment, meaning, and purpose have become fleeting ideas of a world forgotten. It does not have to be this way. The world-over is saturated with contemplative practices, structures of philosophy, and […]
Border Encounter: Ghost Ranch to El Paso – G25110302
To register for this program, please call in only! Angela Valdez (505) 685-4881 or Prescilla Tafoya (505) 685-1019 Your trip begins at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico for 1 night, then onto El Paso, Texas for 3 nights to Abara House. The Center that Abara is developing is a Borderland Center for Peace and Transformation located […]
Navigating Paths of Transition in Life’s Journeys with Jeannie Bowman – G25110501
Change is inevitable in everyone’s life journey, some transitions more difficult than others. Navigating through those paths of change is the focus of this 4-day workshop. By telling our stories of the past and difficult paths, recognizing in-between stages, and looking toward the future, we will learn to implement practical and useful strategies for coping […]
Hidden Gems of Northern NM with Raffi Andonian – G25110504
Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the premier draws of visitors from around the world to New Mexico. The land of enchantment is simultaneously a global destination yet also a hidden enclave from mainstream connectivity, even in today’s online environment. We all know our favorites like Ghost Ranch, Santa Fe Opera, Folk Art Market, and Taos […]
December 2025
Incarnation: An Ecofeminist Advent Retreat with Christine NG – G25110502
“What if beginning—this beginning, any beginning, The Beginning—does not lie back, like an origin,but rather opens out?” -Catherine Keller The Christian calendar does not begin with January 1, nor even with the Christmas. Instead, the year begins with Advent, the roughly 4 weeks leading up to Christmas. Advent is a time of preparation, gestation, and […]
Contemplative Astronomy with Wayne HIcks – G25110505
Utilizing the power of the large Ghost Ranch telescope to observe planets, stars and galaxies, this experiential workshop will embrace some of life’s deeper questions and concerns. While important questions may not be answered during this exploration, an opportunity will be provided for them to be considered in a different way. Taking in the breathtaking […]
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