2026 Darla Bostick's 21st Art Workshop/Retreat

 

Ghost Ranch at Abiquiu, NM 

UN-Traditional Watercolor Workshop/Retreat

Sunday-Saturday, 18-24 October 2026

 

                                         

Registration Form 

 

 

Welcome to Darla's Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM art experience!

From their statement of Vision, “Ghost Ranch is called to be…an open place for body, mind and spirit…a place to wonder, to challenge, to create, to explore…”

 

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________

Phone: (home) _______________ (your cel) ____________________________  

Age:______    Email: _______________________________________________

 

Emergency Contact Person/Phone: ___________________________________

 

There are 3 factors to your cost--room and board, art fees, optional field trips.

 

Art Workshop: Since I don't get a discount on my lodging and meals, I finally had to give in and increase my art workshop fee $650 beginning with the 2026 season. Our Art building usage fee has also increased substantially. 

 

Rooms: Your 7 days/6 nights of lodging includes daily meals with the exception of one dinner outing in Abiquiu.  Rooms on the Main Ranch Level have been reserved. Early requests for other room types have a better chance of availability. Our group reservation is for the best rooms the Ranch has to offer with private bathrooms for each room or cabin. To save on cost, some rooms can accommodate more than 2 people, if interested, ask for details. Check the lodging tab for more info. All rooms are reserved years in advance, are released one month before the event and most likely cannot be reclaimed after that time. Payments are non-refundable.

 

Camping and RV's: See the lodging tab to the left. Meals are not included but can be added. Reservations must be made directly through the office with Ghost Ranch (505.685.4333). Payment for the workshop & art studio space is payable to Darla along with tours you wish to take. 

 

Golf Cart Rental: Most everyone walks during the week. It is very dark after dinner and most usually we drive to the art building for later use. Generally, driving on the Ranch grounds is discouraged. We park at the back of the property behind the dining hall and it is a nice walk from the art building to the dining hall for our meals. Also, we usually have a couple of artists who drive to the art building from that dining area and offer a seat to others. However, if you feel a golf cart would aid your navigation or if you are staying at the RV area, you may want to rent a golf cart for the week (the RV area is far from the art studio and dining hall). The golf carts must be reserved and paid for through the office (not through Darla).

 

COST: Includes Main Level Lodging, meals, Art Building fee and workshop fee for art workshop participants (Check one) 

_____$1710 per person for 2 sharing one room, 2 beds/1 bath, 2 artists in the                                                workshop/retreat=$3420 together 

_____$2300 for a single room with a private bath--1 artist in workshop/retreat

_____$2570 total for 2 people sharing a room, private bath, 1 artist in workshop/retreat

_____$2025 per person for 2 persons (both artists) sharing the Cottage Garden Cabin                           (2 BR/1 bath)=$4050. This has a small comfortable central area with a table and couch.

_____$2370 per person for 2 bedrooms (both artists) for the Cedar Suite (must take whole unit);

           or ask for breakdown of rates for 4 people (artist/non-artist?). This has a large central                   living area, couch, etc.

 

If sharing a room:  Roommate: ________________________

 

Optional Field Trips: For artists and guests. (indicate how many) $111/person                   

              ___ Georgia O’Keeffe Landscape Tour--$46

              ___ Georgia O’Keeffe Home/Studio Tour--$65

              ___ Neither

NOTE: The cost of field trips is NOT included in the workshop/room/board.

Because they sell out, they must be added to the initial registration deposit. Indicate how many above. If you do not wish to visit the O'Keeffe studio you can hang out with Darla during that time. The prices above are based on 2025 rates and may increase.

 

Payment Schedule: (All payments are nonrefundable--Darla pays more than one year in advance but if another participant can fill your place, your $ is refunded)

 

NOW: Registration form and a $500 deposit  guarantees your place in the workshop and applies toward your total payment. Add the cost of any field trips with this initial payment.

5 September: Final balance due. 

Failure to meet the final payment deadline forfeits all payments & your place in the workshop.

 

Are you planning to ride with Darla from Denton TX? _______ yes _____no

10 October -- road fees due (2 rooms on the road, $155 transport fee)

Hotel cost and meals is additional. Reserve your seat early.

If you would like to carpool with other participants from Albuquerque or Santa Fe airports, provide time and day of arrival in Santa Fe or Albuquerque:_________________________

 

Have you received your vaccines and boosters? ______ yes  ____ no

The Ranch is very remote and medical care is an hour away. For our group, it is preferred that you have your vaccination for Covid and flu so we feel safer in our studio space and protect others who may have immuno-compromised health conditions! For distancing from the general Ranch population, there is pleasant outdoor dining at any time. Testing for covid the day before or the day of arrival at Ranch recommended.

 

Complete & return this application with a non-refundable deposit to guarantee your place at the workshop. Credit cards/gift cards are not accepted,. Send your payment by check to Darla.

 

Special dietary needs? _______________________________________________

 

I acknowledge that Darla Bostick is the organizer/teacher of the workshop and I hereby release her of any legal responsibility in case of injury. If riding in the van, I also acknowledge the van is a full size van and does not provide handicapped accessibility. If 4 or less desire a ride, her SUV will be used. 

 

Signature: ____________________________________________________   Date: _____________________

 

Mail check to: Darla Bostick, 2101 Woodbrook, Denton, TX 76205.   Call Darla 940.320.5660 with any questions or email: darlabostickart@gmail.com Sorry, no credit card/venmo/pay pal payments 

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