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
We have incredible dining and drink options all weekend long! Local vendors include Gruet Winery, Santa Fe Brewing Company, Poki Tako, Mas Chile, Tender Fire Pizza, One Trick Pony Burger, Jambo African Caribbean, Freshies Juice, Aly’s Gyros, Rainbow Snow Cones, Street Sweets, and more. A specific daily schedule is coming soon.
Plus, the Ghost House Cafe will be open with options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Cultural Activities
Georgia O’Keeffe Studio & Home Tours
14.8 MI FROM GHOST RANCH
The O’Keeffe Welcome Center has reserved exclusive time slots for Blossoms & Bones ticket holders to take tours of Georgia O’Keeffe’s home and studio. Visitors can also check out exhibitions and more at the Welcome Center. See your ticket confirmation for the booking link or email lensic360@lensic.org for assistance.
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.
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 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.
MORNING YOGA
FRI–SAT | 9 AM | FREE
Join us for free yoga on the lawn Friday and Saturday mornings. Unlimited space, no registration necessary.
SOUND BATHS
FRI–SAT | 10:30 AM & 1 PM | FREE
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.
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!