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
Hand-held Mini Mosaics with Kathy Thaden – G25100105
Enjoy the wonderful tactile aspects of modern mosaics by creating a variety of small “hand-held” artworks for you to share as gifts or keep for yourself. Using an epoxy-based putty you will get to create fun mosaic stones incorporating a variety of glass bits, beads, millefiori, ball chain, wire and more! You will have the […]
Women of Silver and Stone with Sandy Binion – G25100102
Develop and enhance your silversmithing skills by adding the intricate beauty of polished stone while sharing knowledge and learning from artists who are already experienced in the craft and the business of silversmithing and jewelry-making. In this one-week, women-focused course for silversmiths, you will learn lapidary techniques—cutting, shaping, and polishing stones—and silversmithing, crafting beautiful, handcrafted […]
Welding for Women with Connie B. Burkhart – G25100101
PLEASE NOTE: This program is FULL. Please call Heather Taylor at (505)-685-1000 ext. 4556 to be added to a waitlist. 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 […]
A Feast of Joy in uncertain Times: A Women’s Retreat with Anita Amstutz and Geneva Shoemaker – G25100103
To register for this program, please call in only! Angela Valdez (505) 685-4881 or Prescilla Tafoya (505) 685-1019 This all women’s retreat will be held at Casa Del Sol, an adobe hacienda in the painted desert and Georgia O’Keeffe country. Come away to the high desert and take time to strengthen your innate resilience, courage […]
Black & White Darkroom Photography with Kent Bowser and Margs Musson – G25100107
Join us for a shooting and printing class that focuses on the spectacular fall landscape in Northern New Mexico. We will hike in desert and mountain landscapes. Participants must be able to hike with equipment for half a day. We will have thorough critiques of our field work (including two half-day shoots), and the resulting […]
Introduction to the Art of Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo – G25100104
This hands-on introductory workshop invites participants to delve into the basic techniques of the art of illumination (Tazhib). Tazhib is a traditional art practiced in many parts of the Muslim world for over a millennium, derived from zahab, the Arabic word for gold. It was primarily used to decorate manuscripts, a practice that continues today […]
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 […]
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