Location: The Land of Enchantment

The Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference is located near legendary Santa Fe in the American Southwest, and is appropriately infused with its rich history and special energy. Anyone who has ever been the Southwest – and to New Mexico in particular – can usually attest to the remarkable feelings they get from this evocative land. Visitors as well as lifelong residents are effected by the dramatic landscapes, unbelievable colors and distinct ambiance. By the still evident heritage of Celtic cowboys, Hispanic settlers, and the Hopi, Navajo, Apache, Pueblo and pre-Columbian Anasazi who were drawn to the area’s blessings and magic first. By the vast spaces, diverse ecosystems, mountain forests and desert secrets, the panoply of plant species and persistent bloom of wild and willful creatures. And by the immeasurable spirit that seems to seep to the surface here like waters of a thirst-sating spring, an almost overwhelming sensation of connection and purpose that elicited the rituals of the indigenous tribes, fed the devotion of arriving worshippers of every faith, attracted seekers from all over the world, and now stirs the hearts and souls of anyone open to its ministrations. Kiva and I welcome you not only to attend the TWH Conference, but to make time before or after to avail yourself of our region’s life altering gifts.

The Conference Site

The 2010 Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference will be held at the beautiful Ghost Ranch in rural Abiquiu, a place whose vast vistas and reddish earth, diverse cacti and suggestive flowers once inspired the artist Georgia O’Keefe, now a relaxed conference center nestled in the high desert, surrounded by intriguing wind-sculptured hills. Ghost Ranch is located 65 miles Northwest of Santa Fe (40 miles beyond Española) on U.S. 84., 130 miles N.W. of the recommended airport in Albuquerque.

Lodging

There are inexpensive hotel rooms available within 45 minutes of the Conference in Española, as well as a limited number of comfortable guest rooms and camping sites available on site at Ghost Ranch. You will need to make your own lodging arrangements and reservations in advance, in order to make sure that you have a room. See: www.ghostranch.org

For reservations call toll free 877.804-4678

Other Lodging:

We've tried to make things easier for you by researching lodging possibilities and I will list them below, starting more or less with those closest to the Ghost Ranch conference site:

Abiquiu has a number of homey Bed & Breakfasts and motels, within a couple miles of the conference:

1. Casita de Chuparos 11 Duane Drive-Rio Arriba County Road 142, Abiquiu, NM - (505) 685-0823

2. Old Abiquiu Bed & Breakfast U.S. 84, Abiquiu, NM - (505) 685-4784

3. The Abiquiu Inn 21120 U.S. 84, Abiquiu, NM (575) 685-4378

4. Las Parras De Abiquiu U.S. 84, Abiquiu, NM - (505) 685-4200

5. Casa Del Rio 19946 U.S. 84, Abiquiu, NM - (505) 753-2035 There are almost always spacious rooms not too far away at rural Ohkay, though it is a commercial Indian Casino:

6. Ohkay Casino Resort ` Highway 68, San Juan Pueblo, NM - (505) 747-1668 Next closest would be the small but not exactly scenic city of Espanola, 22 miles SE of Ghost Ranch, between Santa Fe and the site:

7. Comfort Inn 604-B Riverside Drive, Espanola, NM - (505) 753-2419

8. Inn At the Delta 243 N Paseo De Onate, Espanola, NM - (505) 753-9466

9. Motel 6 Espanola 811 Riverside Drive, Espanola, NM - (505) 753-5374

10. Rancho De San Juan Country Inn U.S. 285, Espanola, NM - (505) 753-6818

11. Western Holiday Motel 1215 S Riverside Dr, Espanola, NM - (505) 753-2491 There s also a wonderful rustic little hot springs resort with rooms, though it is 35 miles away, at least a 45 minute drive each way from the site.

12. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Ojo Caliente, NM - (505) 583-2233 ...and another inn right near the hot springs:

13. Lomita Motel unstarred 35305 U.S. 285, Ojo Caliente, NM - (505) 583-2109

Meals

Meal tickets are included with lodging at Ghost Ranch or can be purchased seperately. Meals are available at the following time. Breakfast: 7:30-8:15 Lunch: 12-12:45 and Supper 5:30-6:15

Pricing & Registration

REGISTER NOW!!!

Early Sprout Discount: $250 per adult 14 yrs and up, until June 1st

$275 per adult 14 yrs and up after June 1st

Child tickets for ages 7-13 will $95 and children 6 and under will be admitted for free

Refund Policy

There is a $75 non-refundable deposit + $7.00 ticken processing fee included in the ticket price, that will not be returned in the case of a refund.

No refunds whatsoever can be issued after September 1st.

Transportation & Directions

There are several car rental agencies to be found in the Albuquerque airport terminal. In addition, the TWHC Forum will include a Ride Share section, for organizing shared rides from all parts of the country. For those flying in, the forum will also be the place to arrange with others to split the cost of a rental from the airport to the Ghost Ranch conference site.

Click here for detailed driving directions.:

Arrival

It’s suggested that you plan to be in the area the night before the conference. The Conference begins Friday morning at 10 am so most participants should plan to be checked in and have their rooms or campsites by 9 am Friday, but checkin will be ongoing throughout the Conference for latecomers.

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Photos (c)2009 Ghost Ranch

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