2020 GHOST RANCH WORKSHOPS
ABIQUIU, NM
Come enjoy this conference center in the high desert of Northern New Mexico. Register early for workshops and enjoy the pleasure of 'unplugging' and have an adventure in a breathtakingly beautiful place where the red rocks glow in the evening sun.
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HIKING THE HEART and SOUL of the RANCH
FRIDAY, FEB 14 - MONDAY, FEB 17, 2020
Fall in love with the land Hiking the Heart and Soul of Ghost Ranch and explore areas off the beaten path. Hit the trail and walk into the stories of history, geology and archaeology that make this region of the northern New Mexico so unique. Participants should be able to walk up to 2 – 5 miles at 6,500 ft in elevation on uneven terrain. Some hikes may include a sack lunch out on the trail. Enjoy some time at the Ghost Ranch museums as well as informative stops along the trail as we share both the seen and unseen world in this truly enchanted place where hearts and souls have found their home!
HIKING THE HARMONIES OF THE LAND
MAY 13 - 17, 2020 -
Connie Burkhart is leading this adventure! (during bluegrass camp!)
A blend of hiking, histories, songs of the land and people, campfires, and adventure exploring rare sites of Ghost Ranch and the surrounding areas of Northern New Mexico. Hit the trail and walk into the stories of history, geology, and archaeology that make this region of the world so unique.
Participants should be able to walk up to 2 - 6 miles at 6,500 ft in elevation. Come and experience this unique 'jam with the land' at one of the most beautiful times of the year.
Hear the songs of creation on the desert wind and come home to the ranch to enjoy the final show of the early country-old time music-bluegrass festival taking place the same weekend!
HIKING the ENCHANTED LAND OF GHOST RANCH
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 - FRIDAY MARCH 27 2020
Hit the trail and hike into the stories of history, geology, and archaeology that make this region of Northern New Mexico so unique. Participants should be able to walk up to 2 – 5 miles at 6,500 ft in elevation on uneven terrain. Some hikes may include a sack lunch out on the trail. After a brief orientation on the amazing geology of the area and a stop at the Ghost Ranch museums, we will visit sites and areas of the ranch off public trails. You will experience the gift of being unplugged, listening to the sounds of the earth that surround us. We will share stories of the land and people as well as tales of the ‘unseen’ world that add to the enchantment of this place called Ghost Ranch.
HIKING the ENCHANTED LAND OF GHOST RANCH
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2020
Hit the trail and hike into the stories of history, geology, and archaeology that make this region of Northern New Mexico so unique. Participants should be able to walk up to 2 – 5 miles at 6,500 ft in elevation on uneven terrain. Some hikes may include a sack lunch out on the trail. After a brief orientation on the amazing geology of the area and a stop at the Ghost Ranch museums, we will visit sites and areas of the ranch off public trails. You will experience the gift of being unplugged, listening to the sounds of the earth that surround us. We will share stories of the land and people as well as tales of the ‘unseen’ world that add to the enchantment of this place called Ghost Ranch.
FIRE IT UP! ART WELDING
SUNDAY, JULY 7 - 13 and/or SUNDAY JULY 14 - 20, 2020
Join our “welding-in-the-round” community and experience the thrill of metal art welding surrounded by the incredible beauty of Ghost Ranch. Learn the basics of oxygen acetylene welding and brazing, MIG welding and plasma cutting to make functional pieces and metal sculpture. Create your pieces using scrap metal from ferrous (iron) and non-ferrous materials that are in our 'treasure' pile. All materials are provided, but you may want to bring your own snug fitting leather gloves for comfort. The Ghost Ranch legacy of 'Wretched Welders' is honored to be offered for over 40 years, come be a part of the family! Open to all levels of experience age 15 plus.