Ghost Ranch, in Abiquiu, New Mexico, is a great place to get away from it all. Without TVs or phones, guests are left with no choice but to enjoy the incredible views of Georgia O’Keefe’s country, including the Blue Mesa, Pedernol, which she painted so many times.

What You Can Do

What’s to do at Ghost Ranch? So much! And at the same time, so little. The business of life goes away on the ranch. Once you’re there, you are encouraged to park your car and leave it. Walking is the main source of transportation. The staff offers classes such as watercolor painting, yoga, pottery, or astronomy. You can take a high ropes class, go kayaking, search for amazing artifacts on a dig, or study meditation. Or you can skip the classes altogether and relax in your room or cabin. In your free time, there are many beautiful trails ranging from an easy stroll to a hard day’s hike. You can ride horses, ride bikes, or just lounge by the pool.

Facilities

Meals are served three times a day. There is a small gift shop, anthropology and paleontology museums (including a real dinosaur), a meditation labyrinth, and ok, I admit that there is a room in the main office where you can find internet access if you must. Massage therapy is also available.

You can see Ghost Ranch in the first City Slickers movie - they left a cabin on the property from the set. It is truly a place to get away from it all, to listen to the quiet.

Nearby Attractions

Surrounding attractions include a monastery which you can visit, Georgia O'Keefe's house, a natural amphitheater, and many beautiful views of the mesas in the area. Santa Fe and Albuquerque are both short drives away.