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Ghost Ranch

HC77, Box 11, Abiquiu, NM 87510
505.685.4333
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Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Abiquiu
Type: Art Museums, Educational Sites
Owner description: In a land of shifting light, boundless skies and fused culture, the 21,000 acre Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center in northern New Mexico is a... more » Owner description: In a land of shifting light, boundless skies and fused culture, the 21,000 acre Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center in northern New Mexico is a place for renewal and retreat. The towering rock walls and vivid colors hold a hypnotic power. This is O’Keeffe Country.Visitors to Ghost Ranch will feel they’ve stepped back in time to days before the bells and whistles of technology vied relentlessly for our attention. People from all over the world come for spiritual development, to discuss issues of peace and justice, to work together in creation care, to paint, write poetry, to hike, ride horseback, to research globally renowned archaeological and fossil quarries… or simply to rest and renew their spirits. With over 300 courses each year, Ghost Ranch provides affordable ways to enrich your mind, body and soul.Available for overnight lodging as well, Ghost Ranch offers rustic , yet comfortable accomodations at a variety of price ranges to fit your budget. Our campground is open mid-May through early October.The Georgia O’Keeffe at Ghost Ranch Landscape Tour brings guests to a restricted area of the ranch to the scenes and actual locations of O’Keeffe’s paintings. O’Keeffe Landscape Tours are available mid-March through late-November. Reservations are required. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

Stayed at Ghost Ranch to participate in a Birding Workshop on birds of Ghost Ranch and the surrounding area. I can't say enough about our wonderful experience provided by the Ghost Ranch and the leader of our group-Steve Cox-who is an accomplished wildlife and ornithology expert...and oh so patient. Although we grumbled about getting up at the crack of dawn... More

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Oldsmar, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

Amazing beauty, if not the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The hikes to Chimney rock and Box Canyon are not difficult, but I recommend a meal break in between. You are at 7000 feet, so drink lots of water and pace yourself. We ate at the Abiquiu Inn and that worked out well, but you cannot eat at... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

We went to Ghost Ranch on a crisp December day and were two of only a handful of people that were hiking the Chimney Rock trail. The scenery was just beautiful. We were so inspired that a couple of weeks later on our way driving to Phoenix, we decided to stay for two nights. Very quiet up there in late... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

We love Ghost Ranch. We always take the tour offered showing the sites pictured in Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings. We hike and just soak in the beauty of this glorious place. What we least like is the cafeteria. The food is actually not bad at all but it is pretty basic and the cafeteria has a limited and rigid schedule. On... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

After visiting the Georgia O'Keefe house and studio, we drove over to Ghost Ranch, where she also lived, to do some hiking. There are three hikes there--we chose the one to Box Canyon, which was beautiful. It was an easy 2 hour round-trip hike on a well marked path--a few boulders to climb over, but nothing very difficult. The red... More

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Buena Vista Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

Ghost Ranch has history, natural beauty and charm, but they aren't spending the money to renew....especially the magical old cottages ..there are new buildings that are well done, but why not spend some on the historic parts...and the food is bland and with limited choices.....the potential is limitless, but work needs to be done

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

While Ghost Ranch's fame may come from the Georgia O'Keefe home, skip that $30 tour and hit the hiking trails for one of three superb walks. We opted for Kitchen Mesa which, at 5 miles, was one of the more strenuous routes available. It did not disappoint -- the views were some of the best on our trip through New... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We have visited many of the Utah parks, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona. Ghost Ranch is as beautiful as any of these spots, but on a smaller scale. However, it seems to be a hidden gem. We were there on a beautiful day in late April, and there were fewer than 20 other visitors. We chose to hike Chimney Rock... More

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Iron Mountain, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

We were very lucky to see part of a tv pilot being filmed as we entered the ranch. Unfortunately, we were to late to participate in a tour of the ranch, but was able to see a 10-minute preview.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I think I pity the French family of four the most. They had drifted onto The Ghost Ranch assuming that they would see the O'Keefe House and grounds and maybe buy a postcard. They had come a long way. Had they read the brochure carefully they might have intuited (and that is the right word) they could not actually tour... More

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