PROGRAMS

Welcome to our Program Catalog

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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.

To help us best support our summer programs, July overnight stays are available only to guests registered for a program. Any lodging reservations not tied to a program may be cancelled.

April 2026

Embodying Self, Reclaiming Sacred Feminine with Debra Alvis – G26040304

Join Debra in the wild desert beauty of the Southwest, a landscape renowned for inspiring creativity and personal transformation. This is the very region where Georgia O’Keefe cultivated her artistic self-expression, drawing inspiration from the vivid colors and expansive vistas. Embodying the Self is a lifelong journey that can unfold through every stage of a […]
24 - 30 Apr
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Drawn to Clay: Exploring the Threw & Through with Misty Mawn – G26040403

Join me for an expansive week devoted to studying form through drawing and clay, as a way to see more clearly, create with intention, and deepen your understanding of how shapes take on meaning.
This transformative retreat invites you to slow down, tune in, and connect deeply with shape, structure, and the quiet stories that forms […]
26 Apr - 02 May
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Watercolor Open Studio with Patsy Welch- G26040404

The Watercolor Open Studio is for people who have been painting watercolors for a good while and are comfortable with the medium, but would like to gather with other watercolorists for discussions, exchange of ideas, and inspiration. All participants will be asked to bring their favorite techniques to share with the group. This should be […]
26 Apr - 02 May
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White-Line Color Woodcut Print: The New Mexico Connection with Peter Michael Martin –  G26040407

Learn the technique to create a multi-color print using watercolors from a singular carved pine woodblock. White-line print also known as the Provincetown Print originated in Provincetown, Massachusetts in 1915. B.J.O. Nordfeldt, a Santa Fe artist and later associate member of the Taos Society of Arts, was instrumental in its development. Let this workshop location […]
26 Apr - 02 May
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Life Worth Living with Angela Williams Gorrell – G26040401

Reimagine your life with clarity and courage. Walk away with a renewed vision, rooted values, and next steps aligned with what truly matters. When life no longer fits—or when the old path dissolves and a new one hasn’t yet emerged—it can feeldisorienting. This retreat offers a sacred space to pause, reflect, and begin again with […]
26 Apr - 02 May
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Land is Body: Held in Gravity with Brad Stoller – G26040402

Land is Body: Held in Gravity is a dynamic, exploratory workshop where we play with the foundational forces of weight, weightlessness, and self-image. Through guided experiments in gravity, support, and spontaneity, we’ll align with the true direction of gravity—a force we can trust for grounding, safety, and surprising lightness. Using classic and creative movement exercises, […]
26 Apr - 02 May
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Welding for Women with Connie Burkhart – G26040408

Join our “welding-in-the-round” circle of women and experience the thrill of metal art welding surrounded by the incredible beauty of Ghost Ranch. Metal design artist Connie B. Burkhart will teach the basics of oxygen acetylene welding, brazing and plasma cutting to make metal sculpture inspired by the feminine fire within. We will first focus on […]
26 Apr - 02 May
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Advanced Silversmithing: Lapidary & Inlay with Jamie Halpern and Brandon Ruppert – G26040410

This is an intermediate/advanced course in jewelry-making and lapidary for students who already have basic silversmith skills. Studio work will be supplemented by demonstrations, discussions and guest instructors. Students will learn lapidary and silver channel inlay construction using semi-precious stones and shell. Students will leave the class with wearable jewelry art and a discovery of […]
26 Apr - 02 May
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Birding at Ghost Ranch with Raymond VanBuskirk – G26040405

Join field ornithologist and professional birding tour leader Raymond VanBuskirk for an action packed and fun-filled workshop dedicated to all things birding. New Mexico is one of the most biologically diverse states in the country and boasts an impressive bird list of over 550 species, ranking it as one of the best places to go […]
27 Apr - 01 May
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May 2026

Hoo Are You? with Raymond VanBuskirk – G26040406

Owls are regarded as one of the planet’s most successful nocturnal predators, which unfortunately for birders means that they’re very hard to get a look at. Some species of owls have such high-resolution vision and sharp hearing that they are able to detect the slightest movement of a rodent buried deep under a snow bank […]
01 - 04 May
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The Art of Black & White Photography with Thomas Livingstone – G26050103

Black and white photography is a discipline that emphasizes the study of light, tonal range, texture, and form. By removing color, the photographer gains the ability to focus on structure and contrast as the primary tools of visual expression. During this five-day workshop at Ghost Ranch, black-and-white photographer Thomas Livingstone will provide a systematic approach […]
03 - 09 May
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Advanced Photography with David Rider – G26050105

This immersion workshop invites you to deepen your creative vision as you connect with peers across the genres of portrait, landscape, street, macro and fine-arts photography. Embracing Ghost Ranch’s awesome beauty and a day trip to Santa Fe, participants will balance daily group photoshoots with solo time to capture compelling images. Our rhythm blends active […]
03 - 09 May
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