We have many notions of our holiday Thanksgiving, however, how many of them involve its interpretation and significance through the eyes of our Native brothers and sisters? Join us for this rich weekend (or Saturday only) of teaching and experiences that will be lead by Native elders, including music and dancing from Southern Red Singers/Drum Group. Included will be a traditional Gourd Dance (honoring Veterans) and Earth Ceremonies/Blessings.
- Full-Weekend
$95 per adult/$25 per youth (ages 3-17) + 2 nights lodging and meals
Click here to view a chart of your lodging options for this 2-night workshop - Rates include meals - Saturday Full Day
Pass
$50 per adult/$20 per youth (ages 3-17) -Includes lunch & dinner - Saturday Afternoon and Evening
Suggested Donation of $20
Note: If you want to stay at Ghost Ranch on Saturday evening only, request Overnight Stay rates by calling Evelyn at 505.685.1001 or Jeanelle at 505.685.1002.
Leaders:
Leadership Master of Ceremonies – Erny Zah (Window Rock, AZ)
Head Singer – Michael James Topaum (Santa Domingo, NM)
Head Gourd Dancer – Myron Garcia (Santa Domingo, NM)
Head Lady Gourd Dancer – Glynnida Diaz (Gallup, NM)
Call Elle or JJ Ahboah (Gourd Dance Coordinators) for more information and/or for bringing a Gourd club or group — 505.907.5470
Special Notes:
- All Guests are invited to bring $20 in one dollar bills for offerings/honoring’s – giveaways throughout the afternoon
- Women’s attire – skirts and a shawl / Men’s attire – jeans, long-sleeve shirt
- For guests coming for the Saturday afternoon/evening, vendors will be selling food or you can purchase a ticket for dinner in our dining room at the Welcome Center.
Unlike traditional ceremonies performed on the Navajo Nation or the Pueblos, Ghost Ranch has set fees but there will be no profit to Ghost Ranch. The aim is to cover the costs to Ghost Ranch and to set a precedent for future gatherings of sharing with our indigenous neighbors, building community together.