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Meditation Retreat at Ghost Ranch

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Meditation Retreat | Aug. 20 – 23, 2026

Join Michelle DuVal, MA, director of The Mindful Center, for a 4 day retreat that will be part silent, part discussion, giving you the chance to go deep into your personal practice, get any questions answered, and get some guidance through any obstacles that may arise. All participants also receive a set of guided meditations to practice with both before and after the retreat.

The Ghost Ranch Retreat

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give ourselves is to step away from the busyness of everyday life and enter a different rhythm—one shaped by nature, a loose schedule, and mindful attention. That's the invitation of retreat: to slow down, spend meaningful time in meditation, and rediscover the peace that's so often hidden beneath the noise of daily life.

Nestled in the breathtaking high desert of Abiquiú, New Mexico, Ghost Ranch is surrounded by the dramatic red cliffs and expansive skies that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe's most iconic paintings. Set on more than 21,000 acres of extraordinary landscape, it provides a peaceful setting for guided and silent meditation, reflection, and renewal. Accommodations are simple, comfortable, and include private bathrooms, creating a restful home base for your retreat experience.

Your Guide

Michelle DuVal, MA

For more than 25 years, Michelle has led meditation retreats around the world, creating warm, welcoming spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and discover the peace that's always been within them.

Michelle DuVal, MA

Michelle DuVal, MA, is the founder and director of The Mindful Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has been teaching mindfulness and leading meditation retreats for more than 25 years. Her warm, practical, and down-to-earth teaching style has helped thousands of people reduce stress, navigate life's challenges, and discover greater peace through mindfulness.

Michelle leads daily live guided meditations for people around the world and is a top-rated teacher on platforms including Insight Timer, Lyra Health, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Known for making meditation approachable and deeply relevant to everyday life, she creates retreats that blend guided and silent meditation, meaningful discussion, and plenty of space for reflection, rest, and renewal. Whether you're attending your first retreat or have been meditating for years, Michelle's welcoming approach helps participants feel comfortable, supported, and inspired throughout the experience.

The Retreat at

Ghost Ranch

Enjoy four peaceful days of guided and silent meditation, with time for reflection, gentle teaching, and meaningful group discussion. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Ghost Ranch, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your practice while connecting with others on a similar path.

The Place

Extraordinary red cliffs, expansive skies, and the quiet beauty of New Mexico's high desert create the perfect setting for reflection and renewal.

The Practice

Experience guided and silent meditation outdoors, allowing the sights, sounds, and spaciousness of nature to become part of your practice.

The Experience

A gentle rhythm of meditation, rest, nature, and meaningful connection—designed to help you slow down and come home to yourself.

Retreat

A Gentle Rhythm

This retreat follows a relaxed and spacious rhythm, balancing guided and silent meditation, gentle teachings, meaningful group discussions, an optional guided silent hike, and plenty of time for personal reflection. While this is not a fully silent retreat, longer periods of silence throughout the day invite you to settle more deeply into your own experience. Scroll down to view a sample daily schedule.

BOOK YOUR SLOT

Pricing and Reservations

Whether you're attending on your own, sharing a room with another participant, bringing a guest, or camping, you'll find the option that best fits your plans below.

Refund Policy

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel before the retreat sells out, you'll receive a full refund. Once the retreat has sold out, refunds can be provided only if your space is filled by another participant. 

PRICING

Choose the option that fits you.

Option 1

Single Participant $937+tax

Includes:

  • Four-day meditation retreat
  • Lodging for one person
  • All meals
  • All retreat activities
 
SINGLE PARTICIPANT
Option 2

Shared Room
 - 2 Participants
$1,362 + tax (Total for two people)

This option is for two people sharing one room when both people are attending the retreat.

Includes:

  • Retreat registration for two
  • Shared lodging
  • All meals
  • All retreat activities
SHARED ROOM
Option 3

Bringing a Guest $937 + tax

If you're sharing your room with a spouse, friend, or family member who is not attending the retreat, simply register for the Single Participant - option 1 above.

Then contact Ghost Ranch directly at 505-685-1000 to:

  • Add your guest to the room
  • Arrange any meals they would like to purchase

Your guest is welcome to enjoy Ghost Ranch during your retreat but will not participate in retreat activities.

Option 4

Retreat Only (Camping) $425+tax

If you plan to camp, please reserve your campsite directly through Ghost Ranch.

Then register using this Retreat Only option.

Includes:

  • All retreat activities
RETREAT ONLY
Faq's

Frequently Asked Questions

Meditation Retreat

Daily Schedule

Thursday, August 20

  • Check In
    Anytime after 3pm

    3-5pm
    Hang out, check things out, get acclimated and settled in

    5-5:45pm
    Dinner at the Dining Hall.

    5:45-6:15pm
    Orientation with Michelle.  She’ll set the tone, give you a lay of the land, and answer any of your questions so you feel totally comfortable with how the retreat will happen.

    6:30pm – Sunset
    Sunset meditation in the meadow outside of dining hall.

    Friday August 21

    5:30-6:15am
    Simple coffee service outside of Michelle’s room

    6:30 – 7:30am
    Early morning meditation in the meadow outside of dining hall

    7:30 – 8:30am
    Breakfast

    9am – Noon
    Teaching, Discussion, + Silent Meditation

    Noon – 1pm
    Lunch

    1-3:00pm
    Free time/ rest/ hike/ yoga

    3 – 5pm
    Teaching, Discussion, Evening Meditation

    5 – 6pm
    Dinner

    6 – 6:30pm
    Rest/ get stuff from your room for sunset meditation

    6:30pm – Sunset
    Sunset Meditation

    Saturday August 22

    5:30-6:15am
    Simple coffee service outside of Michelle’s room

    6:30 – 7:30am
    Early morning meditation in the meadow outside of dining hall

    7:30 – 8:30am
    Breakfast

    9am – Noon
    Teaching, Discussion, + Silent Meditation

    Noon – 1pm
    Lunch

    1-3:00pm
    Free time/ rest/ hike/ yoga

    {1:30 – 2:30pm}
    Optional light guided hike, meet at Dining Hall

    3 – 5pm
    Teaching, Discussion, + Evening Meditation

    5 – 6pm
    Dinner

    6 – 6:30pm
    Rest/ get stuff from your room for sunset meditation

    6:30pm – Sunset
    Sunset Meditation

    Sunday, August 23

    5:30-6:15am
    Simple coffee service outside of Michelle’s room

    6:30 – 7:30am
    Sunrise Meditation

    7:30 – 8:30am
    Breakfast

    9am – 12
    Teaching, Discussion, + Silent Meditation

    12pm
    Lunch + Departure