ACCESSIBILITY – There is a 5 to 15 minute walk between rooms and meeting facilities on uneven terrain.

ALTITUDE – Ghost Ranch is at 6500 feet. Those with significant health problems should consult with their personal physicians as to the safety of being at this altitude in this remote location.

ARRIVING EARLIER OR STAYING LATER – If you are coming to a Ghost Ranch workshop or a non-Ghost Ranch event and would like to arrive earlier or staying later than your event dates, you must make extended stay reservations at the front desk. Stays before or after the scheduled event will be charged at the regular overnight lodging fee which is different from the group fees and weekly workshop charge for lodging when you are enrolled in a Ghost Ranch class.

ATM – There is no ATM at Ghost Ranch.

AUTOMOBILES – Driving on the Ranch is discouraged for environmental reasons and because we have so many people walking on the roads at Ghost Ranch. If you must drive, please observe the 15 mph speed limit.

BODYWORK – Nationally certified massage therapists provide a variety of techniques from reflexology to Swedish massage. Make appointments at the front desk.

CAMPGROUND – The campground has tent sites, electric sites, and RV sites with full hook-ups. Campsites are not pre-assigned. Specific sites may not be reserved in advance. Campground rates do not include meals. Meal tickets may be purchased at the Welcome Center.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES –

• For Tours – There are no refunds for missed or cancelled tours, however, you may use the credit to reschedule the tour within one year.
• For Overnight Lodging – We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If cancellation is not received within 24 hours, the credit card on file will be billed for a one night stay.
• For Ghost Ranch Workshops –
  • During Covid-29 – Virtual Workshops are non-refundable. Recordings of sessions will be provided to non-attending participants. In-person workshops will follow the standard times policy.
  • Standard Times – Written notification must be received no later than 30 days prior to the start date of your course in order to receive a refund, minus a $100 processing charge. Changes in announced leadership and cancellation due to small enrollment sometimes happens. Registrants will be informed as time permits. In these circumstances registration will be fully refunded if desired or transferred to another course.

CANTINA – The cantina is a fun place to stop by and get yourself and your kids a snack, play ping pong and make new friends. The cantina is open June, July and the first 2 weeks of August.

COFFEE SHOP – There is a coffee station with specialty flavors in the Welcome Center which is open during Trading Post hours.

CELL PHONE COVERAGE – You can go to the entrance of Ghost Ranch to get cell phone service but it is inconsistent everywhere else on the Ranch. You may want to let your friends and family know that coverage is intermittent. In case of any emergency, please let family and friends that you may be reached by calling (505) 685-1000 ext. 0

CHECK IN, CHECK OUT TIMES – Please plan to check in at Ghost Ranch by 5:30 on arrival day; check out time is 10:00 AM on departure day. Dinner service in the dining hall ends at 6:30 p.m. If you will reach the Ranch after 6:30, please pick up something to eat along the way.

CHILDREN & YOUTH – Children enjoy hiking, swimming (seasonal), visiting museums, buckaroo rides, the Ghost Ranch library and the Cantina/Social Center (seasonal).

CREDIT CARDS – We accept VISA and Mastercard at the Trading Post and at the front desk. We do not accept Discover and American Express.

EMERGENCIES AT HOME – You may want to let your friends and family know that cell phone coverage is intermittent. In case of any emergency, please let family and friends know that you may be reached by calling (505) 685-1000 ext. 0. If it is an emergency, we will make every effort to reach you in a timely manner and if we can’t find you, we’ll leave a message for you in your room.

EXTENDED STAY – Please see ARRIVING EARLIER OR STAYING LATER above.

FEES – Fees must accompany your reservation.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – A limited number of scholarships are available for Ghost Ranch workshops. For additional information on scholarships contact the Registrar at 505-685-1000 ext. 4155 or 505.685.1002.

GOLF CARTS – A very limited number of golf carts are available for persons with special needs to make it easier to get around the Ranch. Please notify the Registrar if you need a golf cart.

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY – There is a limited number of handicapped accessible lodging with wheelchair accessible showers. Please note that there is a distance between rooms and meeting facilities on uneven terrain. There are no sidewalks or paved paths and no handicapped accessibility to the Welcome Center or front desk.

HORSEBACK RIDING – Trail rides are available for a fee year round, weather permitting. Special riding experiences for the younger rider are also available. Reservations can be made at the front desk.

LABYRINTH AND KARESANSUI – Both are located near the Arts Building. 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.