Experiences
Ghost Ranch Activities
Ticket holders will receive links in their ticket confirmation email that allow access to purchase Ghost Ranch activities (tours and trail rides listed below) and tours at Georgia O’Keeffe’s home and studio. VIP area and dining experiences are available on the ticketing page.
From outdoor adventures around Abiqiui to free on-site experiences at Ghost Ranch, here are ideas and options for even more festival fun.
Dining & Hospitality
Welcome Night BBQ
THURS | 5 PM
Chef Patrick Gharrity is hosting a Grill & Chill BBQ on Thursday evening with baby back ribs, duck sausage, lamb birria, corn on the cob, potato salad, and more!
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VIP EXPERIENCE
FRI & SAT
Upgrade your Blossoms and Bones experience with a VIP ticket! Includes access to a comfortable lounge area overlooking the festival field, a full bar by Tumbleroot Distillery, and curated nibbles. Plus a designated VIP viewing area right in front of the stage.
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COCOON LUNCH
SAT | 12–2 PM
Join us for an extraordinary 4-course lunch that showcases the best of New Mexico’s summer flavors. Chefs Marijke Uleman and Marja Martin have created a menu that celebrates the season’s finest ingredients, expertly paired with local Gruet wine and handcrafted beverages. The Friday night dinner is sold out, get tickets to lunch while you can!
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Local Food & Bev Vendors
THURS–SUN
- Aly’s Gyros: breakfast sandies, blueberry toast, breakfast shakes, her renowned gyros (beef, lamb, or portobello mushroom), chicken shawarma, vegan falafel, grilled cheese, loaded fries, Mediterranean salad, brownies, and baklava. Open for breakfast Friday– Sunday, lunch Friday and Saturday, dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- Freshies Juice: locally made juices. Open for breakfast and lunch Friday and Saturday; dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- Ghost House Cafe by Todd Spitzer: curated goods by local restaurants and vendors: breakfast burritos, quiche, empanadas, and pastries from Tesuque Village Market; soba noodles, miso marinated chicken, and garlic bok choy from Alkeme; butternut squash casserole from Cowgirl, cheese and charcuterie plates by plate). Open for breakfast Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; lunch Friday and Saturday; dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- Ghost Ranch Kitchen by Chef Patrick Gharrity: Halibut ceviche, New Mexico lamb skewers, falafel w/garlic chile naan. Open for lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday.
- Gruet Winery: local wine and champagne. Open for dinner Thursday—Saturday.
- Jambo Cafe: African home-style cuisine. Open for dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- What the Truck: breakfast burritos, street tacos with vegan options, and vegan power bowls. Open for breakfast Friday–Sunday; lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday.
- Mas Chile: breakfast burritos with meat and veggie options; tacos and burritos w/asada, chicken mole, calabacitas, el pastor, apricot chicken, and mushroom curry. Open for breakfast Friday– Sunday; lunch Friday and Saturday; dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- Poki Tako: French toast, avocado toast, and yogurt/fruit parfaits plus their signature spicy tuna and salmon bowls, sashimi plates, chicken bahn mi, chicken teriyaki bows, Korean barbeque ribs, and fish and chips. Open for breakfast Friday–Sunday; lunch Friday and Saturday; dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- One Trick Pony Burger: smash burgers made with local grass-fed beef plus special breakfast bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches on English muffins. Open for breakfast Saturday and dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- Santa Fe Brewing Co.: local craft beer! Open for dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- Street Sweets: rolled ice cream, churros, and funnel cakes. Open for lunch Friday and Saturday; dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- Rainbow Snow Cone: Santa Fe’s favorite shaved ice! Open dinner Thursday; lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday.
- Tender Fire Pizza: woodfired artisanal pies and salads. Open for dinner Thursday–Saturday.
- Thursday Night Welcome BBQ by Chef Patrick Gharrity: smoked brisket, beef short ribs, New Mexico lamb birria, kale slaw, roasted corn, tortillas, street corn dip, green chile mac and cheese. Thursday night only during the welcome concert!
- Tumbleroot Distillery: locally distilled cocktails and beer served in the VIP area only. Open Thursday–Saturday.
Cultural Activities
Ghost Ranch Classes & Tours
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Ghost Ranch is booking art classes, tours, horseback riding, outdoor adventures, and more for Blossoms & Bones attendees! Spaces are limited. See your ticket confirmation for the booking link or email lensic360@lensic.org for assistance.
Bread Baking with Florence “Flo” Yepa
THURS–FRI AT GHOST RANCH
Join local baker Florence “Flo” Yepa for breadmaking at the Ranch. Participants meet Thursday night after the concert to mix the dough. Then on Friday at 9 am the dough is rolled out and baked in the horno oven. Limited space, sign up on site.
Monastery of Christ in the Desert
17.5 MI FROM GHOST RANCH
A scenic drive through the Chama Wilderness leads you to the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Surrounded by miles of protected wilderness land, the monastery was designed by George Nakashima, the famous Japanese-American woodworker and designer.
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Movement & Experiences at the Ranch
LIVE MUSIC YOGA WITH ELISAPIE
SUN | 9 AM | FREE
Close out the festival with live music yoga! Inuk singer Elisapie will perform a beautiful concert on stage while yoga teacher Emily Branden leads a flow on the lawn. Unlimited space, no registration necessary. Bring your own mat.
MORNING YOGA WITH KRISTYN ARNOLD
FRI–SAT | 9 AM | FREE
Join us for free yoga on the lawn Friday and Saturday mornings. Unlimited space, no registration necessary. Bring your own mat.
SOUND BATHS
FRI & SAT | 10:30 AM ON THE LAWN
FRI & SAT | 1 PM IN THE GHOST RANCH YURT.
Brian Dickinson from Sonic Alchemy will host free sound baths following the morning yoga session on Saturday on the lawn, as well as in the Ghost Ranch Yurt on Friday and Saturday at 1 pm. While the Saturday lawn session has unlimited space, the yurt sessions hold a max of 25 people and require registering when on-site. Bring something soft to sit on.
STAR GAZING
FRI–SAT | 30 MINS AFTER THE CONCERT ENCORE
Join Peter Lipscomb of Astronomy Adventures to watch views of star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies, the Moon, and Planet Saturn.
SWIMMING POOL
FRI–SAT | 10 AM–3 PM | FREE
Yep, there’s a pool at Ghost Ranch! Take a dip or lounge poolside before the concert. First come first served, limited space. Kids welcome!
Hikes & Outdoor Adventures
CHIMNEY ROCK HIKE
AT GHOST RANCH
This easy 2.5 mile out-and-back trail is accessible from Ghost Ranch and leads to spectacular vistas of the Chimney Rock and the surrounding landscape. One of New Mexico’s best!
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KITCHEN MESA HIKE
AT GHOST RANCH
A bit more challenging than Chimney Rock, this 3.8 mile out-and-back trail is accessible from Ghost Ranch. One of New Mexico’s most iconic hikes, Kitchen Mesa boasts stellar views of the whole festival ground and beyond.
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Abiquiu Lake
9.4 MI FROM GHOST RANCH
Swim, hike, and play at Abiquiu Lake. A 15-minute drive from Ghost Ranch. Some areas require camping reservations, but others are free for day use.
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Continental Divide Trail
MULTIPLE ACCESS POINTS
The epic Continental Divide National Scenic Trail crosses five states, 100 miles of which are in the Carson National Forest from Rio Chama and up the New Mexico/Colorado border.
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RIO CHAMA
MULTIPLE ACCESS POINTS
The Rio Chama winds through the landscape O’Keeffe painted, passing through canyons and pine forests. It’s a great place for camping, floating, and kayaking. Various companies including New Mexico River Adventures and New Wave Rafting book guided rafting tours.
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SHOPPING
Bode’s General Store
14.2 MI FROM GHOST RANCH | 6:30 AM–7 PM
An essential stop on your way to Ghost Ranch! They say if you can’t find it at Bode’s, you probably don’t need it! New Mexico curios, food, and camping equipment.
Artisan Mercado
FRI–SAT | 10 AM–6 PM
Come shop goods from Northern New Mexico artists, makers, and vendors at the Ranch.
High Noon General Store
FRI–SAT | 10 AM–6 PM
Santa Fe shop High Noon will have a special tent at the Ranch with curated goods and all the festival provisions you’ll need!