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Give yourself the gift of the holidays in a beautiful peaceful surrounding without the summer crowds.
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I spent 3 wonderful days at Ghost Ranch on a personal retreat. Here's a link to my travel blog: http://perfectoutings.com/journey-ghost-ranch-new-mexico/ The scenery was beyond stunning, and being there mid-week in the fall meant having the place practically to myself. On all my hikes, I encountered just 1 or 2 people (I suppose other folks were either in their workshops or on organized tours). Yes, the accommodations were simple (see my other review under Lodging) but the place is magical.
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We took the bus tour which was 1 1/2 hours long in a covered bus with very little bouncing. History of the land and its residents were shared. Many stops along the way were allowed for photos. Bring binoculars and a good zoom lense.
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We had the most wonderful experience yesterday. One that will remain in our memory for years to come. Six of us, all beginners, met Daniel our expert trail guide for a great experience. First, he showed us all the basics of riding. Next he introduced each of us to our horses that had been specially selected for our experience level and size. He demonstrated how to get on the horse and manage the horse and then helped each person. He made each of us feel comfortable and safe before and during the ride. He was so knowledgable about the area and his presentation was very interesting. We almost forgot we were on horseback it was so comfortable and the landscape and skies so breathtakingly beautiful. We were sad when it was over. Daniel alerted us to how to minimize sore muscles and we took his advice which paid off. I highly recommend this beautiful fun adventure. Meeting Daniel made it all the nicer. What a great guy! Seeing where Georgia O'Keefe got her inspiration was amazing. Today we are in Santa Fe and look forward to visiting her museum to see Ghost ranch on canvas.
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My husband and I first visited Ghost Ranch in 2008 and were immediately impressed with the landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. Ghost Ranch is about an hour south of Chama, NM and about an hour west of Taos. In 2008 we enjoyed a picnic lunch under the shade of the cottonwood trees looking out at the stunning red rock mesas. Afterwards we had explored much of the property on foot, taking in the breathtaking landscape that is now identified with this great artist. This year, in 2104, we decided to visit the ranch again. Although the major landscape was unchanged, many new buildings had been added to Ghost Ranch, now a Presbyterian retreat and education center that caters to retreat goers but is open to the public. The first new thing I noticed was the removal of the beautiful cottonwood trees that had lined the road and had given a beautiful contrast to the rugged red mesas. So sad. The addition of many new buildings is taking away from the rugged and wild aspect that was once so attractive to us at Ghost Ranch. Although I will say there are still hiking and riding trails to get you into the wild. One new addition that I did like was a serene meditation labyrinth located on a path devoid of buildings and other construction. We chose to have lunch at the cafeteria used primarily for guests of the Presbyterian Retreat center, but open to the public. The food was overcooked steam table fare (beef brisket, baked potatoes, soggy green beans, but there was a nice salad bar and chunks of fresh watermelon).There is a small museum of anthropology and another small museum of paleontology, both worth a walk through for local history. I found many docents speaking negatively about Georgia O’Keeffe, mostly about her “brash personality” and unsuccessful desire to purchase specific parcels on this property where she had rented for what she thought was forever. What disturbs me is that this retreat center is using Georgia O’Keefe as an enticement to visit, offering O’Keefe landscape tours, O’Keeffe trail rides, O’Keeffe sunset tours and “Walk in Georgia O’Keeffe’s Footsteps”, all for a fee. That this place profits on the name of Georgia O’Keeffe and then speaks so negatively about her really troubles me. I would have given this place three stars just for that and the poor food, but I ended up with four stars mainly because of the natural beauty that must be seen at least once. Just try to ignore the commercialization of Georgia O’Keeffe and the negative energy surrounding her history there.
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I love the history of Ghost Ranch. There are several trails, horseback riding, a neat library, museums, and a labyrinth. The property vibe is very laid back and not commercial. It reminds me of the girl scout camp I attended as a child but geared toward adults. A nice way to spend the day while in Abiquiu.
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When we hit Ghost Ranch it was snowing and pretty miserable so we didn't get out on any of the tours. This review is based solely on the museums and doesn't take any of the outdoors activities into consideration. There are 2 museums here. The first is a pretty good overview of the early residents with a good deal of Native American information. Not bad, but just kind of average. The second is a Paleontology display. I had NO idea that this area had such a huge history in Dinosaur finds. It was really cool to see the variety and quantity of fossil finds here. It's an easy visit and I would recommend a stop for the museums and then check out the on site tours.
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In the 1980s for several years I spent a week each year at Ghost Ranch in a former wranglers' bunk house, had breakfast, lunch & dinner in the ranch mess hall, went outdoors landscape painting at the side of Georgia O'Keefe's house, saw birds, and went to the town of Abiquiu nearby on a mesa where I saw cowboys taking ritual items into a Penitentes church getting ready for the Good Friday crucifixions next day on the three big crosses outside the church on the mesa edge overlooking the valley below. Gun shots went off while I, my daughter & three friends watched the scene so that we ran to our car and drove fast down the hill where the local sheriff stood outside his cruiser waiting for us to leave.
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If you want to get a flavor of the beauty of New Mexico, make the trek to Ghost Ranch. Whether you go for just a day (it's an easy drive from Albuquerque or Santa Fe) or stay for a week, you'll see the best vistas in the state. The accomodations are clean, if a little rustic. You can also camp there. The courses they offer onsite are world class. From arts (painting, silversmithing, weaving, etc) to theological reflection and spirituality, there is something for everyone. Highly recommend.
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We recently took a horseback riding trip through Ghost Ranch that showed the various spots where Georgia O'Keeffe painted. It was a fun hour. The landscape is beautiful and it was a great way to see the sights. The company managing the horses were great, the horses were great - all in all a great excursion. We also learned that they will bring the horses to our home across the lake from Ghost Ranch so we can ride through our property and Ghost Ranch property -- right from our front door!