June 9, 10, and 11, 2025
Join us at beautiful Ghost Ranch for a 3 day / 2 night teacher retreat. Dive into standards aligned outdoor environmental education activities. Spend time in a beautiful outdoor space. Re-energize for the upcoming school year.
Where will the retreat take place?
Ghost Ranch, Education and Retreat Center
280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, NM, 87510-2001
Ghost Ranch is located 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe (forty miles beyond Española) on U.S. 84 between mile markers 224 and 225.
Who can attend?
The retreat is designed for 3-5 grade teachers. However, all teachers are welcome. Teachers in grades 2-8 are most appropriate. Non-formal educators are invited to join us as well.
What is the cost?
The 3 day / 2 night retreat is free for Northern NM classroom teachers who work with students in Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Sandoval, San Miguel, or Taos counties. It is also free for teachers who work with Pueblo, tribal communities, and Nations. Non-formal educators and teachers from other counties must pay their own room and meals.
What is included?
The retreat includes all sessions, nature activities, your room, and meals. Teachers who work in Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Sandoval, San Miguel, or Taos counties will receive a $400 stipend. The stipend also applies to those in Pueblo, tribal communities, or nations.
Registration is currently full, but don’t fret! It is likely spots will open up! Please click below to be added to the waitlist.
Tentative Agenda
- Monday, June 9
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am, arrival and check in
- 9:30 am – 10:30 am, opening session
- 10:45 am – 12:00 pm, morning learning module
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, lunch
- 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, afternoon learning module
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm, nature activity
- Afternoon Break/Dinner
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, evening activity
- Tuesday, June 10
- 7:00 am – 7:45 am, morning movement and mindfulness
- Breakfast
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am, grade level sessions
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, lunch and nature activity
- 1:00 pm -4:00 pm, grade level sessions
- Afternoon Break/Dinner
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, evening activity
- Wednesday, June 11
- 7:00 am – 7:45 am, morning movement and mindfulness
- Breakfast
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am, morning sessions
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, lunch and nature activity
- 1:00 pm -3:00 pm, afternoon sessions
- 3:00 – 4:00 pm, wrap up and goodbyes
Santa Fe Outdoor Education Collaborative 