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Where to Stay : What to Expect

When attending a workshop at Ghost Ranch in Northern New Mexico, most participants like to stay in accommodations at the Ranch.  This provides 24-hour immersion in sun-filled days and starry nights.  You can work in the studio whenever you want, take meals in the dining hall just a short walk away, and return to your room, all without the use of your car.  

This page describes the various types of accommodations available at the Ghost Ranch Retreat and Conference Center.  Some accommodation choices are limited at the Ranch, so if the type you want is not available for your workshop, or if you feel these types do not fill your needs, we show here several other alternatives in nearby communities a short drive from the Ranch.  If you decide to use one of these alternatives, sign up for the "commuter" option in the registration, and directly contact your choice of place to stay.

Ghost Ranch Accommodations

Private Room with Bath

Two-person rooms with an adjoining private bath.  Beds are generally two double beds or one double and one single bed. See general information below. 

Room with Semi-Private Bath 

(NOT AVAILABLE)

Two double rooms with an adjoining bath that is shared by both between the two rooms.  Beds are generally two double beds or one double and one single bed. See general information below.

"Dorm" style room with Community Bath

These are bunk-house style rooms which accommodate up to two people.  2 Single beds.  Many rooms have upgraded beds since 2017.  A bathroom/shower is down the portal, between 10 and 60 feet out your door.  Bring slippers and robe.  See general information below.  

Camping

The campground is located on the grounds of the Ranch about 1/4 mile from the dining hall and workshop.  There is a central bath house with two sides, one for men and one for women.  The bathhouse has toilets, sinks and showers.   Three types of sites are available:  Sites for tent camping with no electricity, Sites for tents or campers with electrical hookups, or RV sites with full electrical hookups.

Alternative Accommodations

Abiquiu Inn

The Abiquiu Inn has a variety of room choices and an excellent restaurant favored by visitors and locals alike. See more about the Inn on their website.

Bed and Breakfast Resources

AirBnB, a network of places to stay in neighborhood homes around the world has many places listed for Abiquiu. See them here.  Also, VRBO, a network of vacation rentals by owners, can be a source at www.vrbo.com.









General Information about Staying and Dining at Ghost Ranch

As a convenience to you, NMPCA collects fees which the Ranch charges for meals and rooms.  You will make your Ranch room and meal package reservations at the same time as your workshop registration.  

Dining Hall

If you choose to stay in a room at Ghost Ranch (private or dorm style), you will need to purchase a meal package for each person staying in the room.  If you plan to camp or stay off-Ranch while attending the workshop, you may still purchase a meal plan, or purchase meals as you go at the dining hall at mealtimes.  

Dining service at Ghost Ranch:  The cafeteria line generally provides 1-2 choices for main and side dishes.  There is generally a vegetarian choice available.  A salad bar is available each lunch and dinner.  A fresh, hot breakfast, hot cereal, fruit, yogurt, toast and a cold cereal bar is offered, along with hot coffee, tea, ice tea and juice.  There are generally many choices, with something to appeal to everyone.  

Information about All Accommodations at Ranch

  • Accommodations have a single price per room regardless of number of occupants. Meal packages are charged separately.  If you choose to share a room, only one occupant will select and pay for the accommodation. However, both occupants will register and indicate each other as roommates.     
  • Sheets, bedding, towels and soap are provided in private, semi-private or dorm style rooms.  
  • None of the rooms have private refrigerators.  If you require cold storage, bring a cooler.  Some accommodations such as Staff House or the Campground provide access to communal refrigerators.  
  • Access to an ice machine is generally a short walk away.  
  • Ghost Ranch has a wonderful library with an excellent selection of magazines, newspapers, and books, both fiction and non-fiction, that can be enjoyed in the library or checked out for duration of stay.  There is a computer available for short-session use in the library, as well as the Welcome Center.  
  • Ghost Ranch's wifi generally is accessible only in the Welcome Center, Library, Dining Hall and some of the rooms.
  • Cell-phone reception is generally poor, and only available in limited locations on the Ranch.  The Ranch's main phone number can be called to relay emergency messages anytime:  (505)685-1000.   

What to Bring, What to Wear

Always bring socks and closed-toed sturdy shoes for walking around the Ranch.  Hat, sun glasses, lip and hand moisturizer are helpful in all seasons. Bring your own favorite personal items and snacks.  

In summer, you may want insect repellant, although the Ranch is relatively bug free.  Shorts and light tops with light sweater or jacket for possible monsoon rain.

In March-April or September-October, long pants and long sleeved tops are more in order.  Bring layers to don or remove, depending on temperature and possible rain.  

What will the Weather be Like?

Check your weather app for Abiquiu, New Mexico.  Weather varies greatly in the Southwest, increasingly in recent years.  
Generally you can expect:  
June - August:  Days will be warm to hot (up to high-80's, possibly low 90's).  Nights will be cooling by late August.  If it is a good monsoon season, there may be thunderstorms and rain in the afternoon in July and August.

September:  Days will be warm to slightly cool...Nights pleasantly cool.  

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