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Our workshops and retreats often go beyond traditional classroom style teaching by creating a space where participants explore in a non-competitive, supportive, and hands-on learning environment.
If you are unable to attend otherwise and would like to request a scholarship to assist in covering tuition costs for your program, please apply at least a month in advance by filling out this form. If you have received a scholarship in the past, you are not eligible to receive one again.
Please note that our scholarships only cover tuition.Lodging and meals, materials, and transportation are not covered. We cannot guarantee to offer the full amount requested.
May 2025
Drawing from Nature: Bones and Blooms with Helen Byers – G25050201
At Ghost Ranch, Georgia O’Keeffe found inspiration in the desert around her. Flowers and animal bones were among her favorite subjects—often in combination. Here is your chance to explore how the same subjects inspire YOU. Refine your realistic drawing skills with a week in residence at historic Casa del Sol, amid the spectacular landscape where […] ...
Birding at Ghost Ranch with Raymond VanBuskirk – G25050301
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
Plein Air with Natasha Isenhour – G25050401
This course is full. What better place than Ghost Ranch to hone your plein air chops with the grand vistas and beautiful, endlessly interesting skies? Prepare to spend a week, learning how to capture the essence of your view through demonstration and one on one guidance. Composition, value and temperature (color) are at the core […] ...
Chacoan World Road Trip with Dr. Martha Yates – G25050402
An exploration of Ghost Ranch and the Chaco Canyon environs and the Chaco Phenomenon. Explore its ancient astronomical observatories, mysteries, and various wonders in this cultural immersion. One day will be spent with Dr. Yates at Ghost Ranch and the following two days on the road visiting 3 different ruins. Dinner on the 28th is […] ...
June 2025
Painting the Ghost Ranch Desert at Casa Del Sol with Michelle Chrisman – G25060401
Please call 505.685.4881 or 505.685.1019 to register for this workshop. Landscape is a year-round inspiration, especially among the Red Rocks and Aqua Chamisa that were cherished subjects of the well-known artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. Ms. O’Keeffe lived at Ghost Ranch and in Abiquiu for most of her later life, and it inspired countless of her paintings. […] ...
Church Youth Week – G25060402
Middle and high schoolers join at Ghost Ranch for a week of service and inspiration, growth and community, and of course, FUN. Youth groups from across the country come together every year to enjoy all that the Ranch has to offer – from kayaking, paddleboarding and hiking, to music and arts. You’ll have the chance […] ...
Be Still, My Soul: Sabbath Rest & Wonder with Carol M. Bechtel G25060404
Come away for a while and treat yourself to a week-long Sabbath in the spectacular setting of Ghost Ranch. Join other Sabbath-seekers for a gentle week of rest, renewal, and wonder filled with ideas for how you can incorporate rhythms of Sabbath rest into your everyday life. If your youth is planning on joining you […] ...
Be Still, My Soul Sabbath Rest & Wonder Youth Activities with Carol M. Bechtel – G25060404-YA
Youth will join in service activities, waterfront, group sports, arts and building, and all around fun with the Church Group Week participants. Click here to view the Be Still, My Soul Sabbath Rest & Wonder for Adults. Mornings will be spent in service activities and waterfront, afternoons will be a combination of early free time […] ...
Mindful Birding with Holly Thomas – G25060403
When we weave together the observation of wild birds with mindfulness, this is mindful birding. This joyful practice offers us a chance to be present with what is: to reflect, appreciate, experience gratitude, wonder and awe. The simple act of focusing attention on the present moment with kindness and without judgment can be a gateway […] ...
Contemplative Astronomy with Wayne HIcks – G25060405
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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