Check In

3:00 PM - Monday - Lower Pavilion
WUULF Board

• Come and meet your WUULF board members in the Lower Pavilion to get started. Pick up your name tag, pay any balance due on your account, get your room assignments, buy your tee-shirts, check on on-site and off-site activities, ask all your questions, and pick up your raffle tickets. Then you will have time to settle in before dinner.

Newbie Ghost Ranch Tour

5:00 PM - Monday - Lower Pavilion (Outside)
Ghost Ranch/WUULF Board

• Ghost Ranch staff will show our new attendees around the ranch to familiarize them with what Ghost Ranch has to offer and to provide some history. Meet under the Wisdom Tree at 5:00. The tour will end at the Dining Hall where you will be greeted by Board members. Special tables manned by Board Members will be provided for your first dinner, breakfast and lunch or until you are feeling well integrated into the WUULF community.

Orientation

6:30 PM - Monday - Lower Pavilion
WUULF Board

• Join us as we get this fabulous week underway. The opening is mandatory, whether or not this is your first time at WUULF. At this event we will get to know one another and hear important announcements about camp rules and the week’s activities. We will also serve dessert, soda, and wine.

In Gathering

8:45 AM - Tuesday - Wisdom Tree
Rev. Addae Kraba

• Rev. Addae Kraba will lead us through a reflective intergenerational worship service each day. She will start out the gathering with a child friendly topic, so please bring your children! These times will center around the practices that inform and support a Unitarian Universalist life with experiments to try.

Adult Programming

9:15 AM - Tuesday - Lower Pavilion
Rev. Bob LaVallee

• Rev. Bob will be leading us in a series of “Creating Theology Together” workshops. How we work, who we love, when we eat, what we read, these all form us as spiritual people. Everyday I try to remember that as I practice being a Unitarian Universalist minister and leading a church. And as I consider my (very crooked) path to the ministry, I realize that everything I did up to now was faith formation. Some of it was profoundly helpful. Some of it was an absolute waste of time. And some of it only revealed itself to be useful long after the experience. My past is prologue to my ministry, and it makes me a well-rounded minister.I made Unitarian Universalism my home. My hope is to help other folks find their way home in this tradition, so that they in turn can be a light in the darkness, helping to make a more just and caring world. Rev. Bob LaVallee

Georgia O'Keeffe Tour

1:00 PM - Tuesday - Lower Pavilion (Parking Lot/Car Pool)
(Coordinate with Spencer Hachmeister)

• Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) bought her house in Abiquiu in 1945, which is now owned by the Museum. The 5,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial-era Abiquiu compound was in ruins in 1945, and for the next four years, O’Keeffe supervised its restoration. She moved from New York to make New Mexico her permanent home in 1949, and lived either at the Abiquiu or Ghost Ranch houses until 1984, when she moved to Santa Fe. In addition to walking through the home she loved you will be provided with insights into the daily life of an artist.

Camera Phone Photography

1:15 PM - Tuesday - Lower Pavilion
Mark Fesgen

• Mark will share techniques and tips for how to get the most out of a cell phone camera. A brief presentation will be followed by a short walk on grounds to practice techniques. The instructor will be available outside of this class during WUULF to review techniques and/or provide critiques of photo results. The class will utilize the free photo editor “Snapseed", which can be downloaded from your phone's app store.

Health Misinformation and Disinformation

3:00 PM - Tuesday - Agape
Jonathan Eldredge

• The US Surgeon General reports that “Health misinformation…can cause confusion, sow mistrust, [and] harm’s people’s health…” Jonathan will guide you on how to spot and how to combat misleading health claims. Jonathan is a Professor at the UNM Health Sciences Center where he teaches informatics and Evidence Based Practice to medical, dental, physician assistant, and public health students.

Drumming

3:00 PM - Tuesday - Wisdom Tree
James Probasco

• James will lead the circle, teaching the group some simple (and not so simple if you’re inclined!) African drumming rhythms. If you have a favorite rhythm or chant, share it with the circle. Bring your drums or other rhythm instruments. There may be some community drums available as well, so join us at the tree.

Social Hour

4:30 PM - Tuesday - Wisdom Tree

• Some of us are missing Pride celebrations back in our home cities so we're bringing Pride to WUULF! Join us during happy hour inside the Lower Pavilion for music, various activities and a mini march to dinner. Let's celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community members! All ages welcome 🌈💓

Game Night

7:00 PM - Tuesday - Lower Pavilion

• Music, games, dancing, conversation and community. Let’s celebrate together our homecoming. Wine and beer will be provided. Let Go in the Desert this evening with friends old and new!

Mindful Birding

6:30 AM - Wednesday - Wisdom Tree
Crystal Reser

• Join Denver Audubon Master Birder, Crystal Reser, on an early morning walk to immerse yourself in nature and the birds and wildlife that call this beautiful high dessert their home. Mindful birding focuses less on binoculars and naming the birds/animals and more on using your senses of hearing, sight, smell and even intuition. In this way we become part of the world around us, and our understanding and experience deepen.

Rafting

8:30 AM - Wednesday - Lower Pavilion (Outside)
(Coordinate with Spencer Hachmeister)

• This day trip is open to all levels of rafters and is fun for everyone. Based on water levels we will raft either the Rio Chama or the Rio Grande. Both trips will give you a choice to help paddle or ride the river via an oar boat, in which an expert River Guide will do the work. Please bring towels, change of clothes, water, sun screen, bug spray, tip money (optional). Transportation to and from the Ranch will be provided by the Far Flung Team. While on the river members of Far Flung will stay with the bus and you will also be able to keep a few items in a waterproof bag. Lunch is included. The minimum age for this trip is 6 years old. The cost is $150.00 for adults and $135.00 for ages 6-11.

In Gathering

8:45 AM - Wednesday - Wisdom Tree
Rev. Addae Kraba

• Rev. Addae Kraba will lead us through a reflective intergenerational worship service each day. She will start out the gathering with a child friendly topic, so please bring your children! These times will center around the practices that inform and support a Unitarian Universalist life with experiments to try.

Tie Dye

9:15 AM - Wednesday - Campground Bathrooms
Sarah Weed

• Join us for a very fun tie dye workshop. Please bring with you any 100% cotton, 100%rayon or 100% silk pieces you would like to dye. These can be t-shirts, skirts, pants,scarves, sheets, underwear, socks and countless other items. Your creativity isDYEING to come out.

Spiritual Guidance and Blessing Circle

10:30 AM - Wednesday - Wisdom Tree
Mercedes Kirkel

• Mercedes Kirkel will lead us in a guided meditation, quiet time to receive one's own guidance for the day, optional sharing of guidance, quiet prayer time for offering one's own prayers for the day, and a closing Universal Peace song.

Communicating Across the Red-Blue Divide

11:00 AM - Wednesday - Lower Pavilion
Annie Sawyer

• Annie Sawyer will hold a session on how to better communicate with the 'other side', i.e. deal constructively with the polarization our country is suffering. She is a Braver Angels Ambassador.

Basic Self-Defense

1:15 PM - Wednesday - Lower Pavilion
Kimberly Shamshoian-Sakamoto

• Kimberly is a national Judo coach with a second degree black belt in Judo as well as a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and Hanbo. She has over 15 years combined experience from competing nationally in judo and coaching. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge of martial arts. This workshop will provide an overview of basic self-defense. All ages are welcome and anyone interested in learning more about self-defense is encouraged to attend. We’ll review several simple techniques that can be applied in the real world. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice these techniques during the class and receive feedback.

Geology

2:30 PM - Wednesday - Lower Pavilion
Dr. Kelley

• Dr. Shari Kelley has worked for the New Mexico Bureau of Geology for over twenty years. As part of her job, she has made geologic maps in many parts of the state, including the Jemez Mountains, Mt. Taylor, and Sierra Blanca. One of her favorite map projects was centered on the Ghost Ranch area. During this presentation, Shari will describe how geologic maps are made, and how to read the story of long-vanished rivers, sand dunes, and oceans recorded in the rocks at Ghost Ranch. She will also describe how the enchanting landscapes of northern New Mexico have served as inspiration for generations of artists.

Social Hour

4:30 PM - Wednesday - Wisdom Tree

• Come enjoy cold drinks, snacks, and conversation at the Lower Pavilion! Everything is community provided, so please bring some snacks and drinks from home to contribute.

Community Dance

7:00 PM - Wednesday - Lower Pavilion

• A night of square dancing, laughter and remembrance. No experience required! We will have a profession- al dancer leading us for an night of movement.

Night Photography

9:00 PM - Wednesday - Lower Pavilion (Outside)
Mark Fesgen

• The class goes to the cabin near the Ghost Ranch entrance. It is a great night sky location where Milky Way images can be captured. Flashlights and cellphone tripods can be helpful, but not necessary.

Labyrinth Walk

6:45 AM - Thursday - Dining Hall Jane Everham

• Stroll up to the Labryinth before breakfast for a quiet time of walking and meditation. Some meditative thoughts and reflections will be shared and then we will walk the Labyrinth together in silent reflection. Feel free to bring your own favorite quotes or meditation words to share

In Gathering

8:45 AM - Thursday - Wisdom Tree
Rev. Addae Kraba

• Rev. Addae Kraba will lead us through a reflective intergenerational worship service each day. She will start out the gathering with a child friendly topic, so please bring your children! These times will center around the practices that inform and support a Unitarian Universalist life with experiments to try.

WUULF Art and Foraging Class

9:15 AM - Thursday - Lower Pavilion (Outside)
Maia and Danica McCoy

• Want to create natural based art and edible treats with forage plants? In this introductory class we will make botanical prints, foraged sun tea, and more! Let’s learn together about native plants and creative ways to use them!

Capture The Flag

9:15 AM - Thursday - Dining Hall
WUULF Youth Program

• There is a long tradition of the youth programs playing capture the flag in the arroyo behind the dinning hall. Now that those troublesome youths are leading WUULF, we’re bringing the game to the whole community! Most of the play area is in the shade, but we’ll have plenty of water and sunscreen. Good shoes and pants recommended.

Come Tell Us Your Favorite Latest Read

10:30 AM - Thursday - Agape
Jane Everham

• Come share your love for literature or at least your like of letters while we discuss our latest favorite reads!

Adult Programming

1:15 PM - Thursday - Lower Pavilion
Rev. Bob LaVallee

• Rev. Bob will be leading us in a series of “Creating Theology Together” workshops. How we work, who we love, when we eat, what we read, these all form us as spiritual people. Everyday I try to remember that as I practice being a Unitarian Universalist minister and leading a church. And as I consider my (very crooked) path to the ministry, I realize that everything I did up to now was faith formation. Some of it was profoundly helpful. Some of it was an absolute waste of time. And some of it only revealed itself to be useful long after the experience. My past is prologue to my ministry, and it makes me a well-rounded minister.I made Unitarian Universalism my home. My hope is to help other folks find their way home in this tradition, so that they in turn can be a light in the darkness, helping to make a more just and caring world. Rev. Bob LaVallee

Social Hour

4:30 PM - Thursday - Wisdom Tree

• Come enjoy cold drinks, snacks, and conversation at the Lower Pavilion! Everything is community provided, so please bring some snacks and drinks from home to contribute.

Karaoke Night

7:00 PM - Thursday - Lower Pavilion

• Bring your best, worst, or silliest singing voices to the stage! Even lip syncing works. Everyone is invited to listen, sing, and laugh as we let go of our inhibitions and let our inner musicians out.

Mindful Birding

6:30 AM - Friday - Wisdom Tree
Crystal Reser

• Join Denver Audubon Master Birder, Crystal Reser, on an early morning walk to immerse yourself in nature and the birds and wildlife that call this beautiful high dessert their home. Mindful birding focuses less on binoculars and naming the birds/animals and more on using your senses of hearing, sight, smell and even intuition. In this way we become part of the world around us, and our understanding and experience deepen.

In Gathering

8:45 AM - Friday - Wisdom Tree
Rev. Addae Kraba

• Rev. Addae Kraba will lead us through a reflective intergenerational worship service each day. She will start out the gathering with a child friendly topic, so please bring your children! These times will center around the practices that inform and support a Unitarian Universalist life with experiments to try.

Santa Fe/Meow Wolf

9:15 AM - Friday - Lower Pavilion (Parking Lot/Car Pool)
(Coordinate with Spencer Hachmeister)

• Sante Fe is only 1.5 hours from the ranch and is renowned for its art and food scenes. One of the favorite attractions is Meow Wolf, a mind bending explorable art experience for people of all ages. Meow Wolf can be an overstimulating experience, so we’ll have half and full day car pools organized for those who only want a taste of the weird. Meow Wolf tickets are $42, and will need to be purchased separately.

Spiritual Guidance and Blessing Circle

10:30 AM - Friday - Wisdom Tree
Mercedes Kirkel

• Mercedes Kirkel will lead us in a guided meditation, quiet time to receive one's own guidance for the day, optional sharing of guidance, quiet prayer time for offering one's own prayers for the day, and a closing Universal Peace song.

Zentangling

1:15 PM - Friday - Wisdom Tree
Mary Knox

• Come Zentangle under the tree! I call Zentangling 'structured doodling'. It's an easy way to create beautiful images with nothing more than paper, a pen, and a bit of patience! You'll be amazed at what you can create.

Herstory: African Goddesses

3:00 PM - Friday - Agape
Rev. Addae Kraba

• During the past few thousand years women have experienced alienation from their power source by a culture that focused exclusively on male dominated religions of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Africa is the oldest inhabited continent, and while much of the culture has been altered or lost, it offers a tradition rich in mythology, ritual, and embedded wisdom. In African deities we find similarities attributed to those from other cultures, with messages of peace, compassion and respect for all of life.

Social Hour

4:30 PM - Friday - Wisdom Tree

• Come enjoy cold drinks, snacks, and conversation at the Lower Pavilion! Everything is community provided, so please bring some snacks and drinks from home to contribute.

Summer Solstice (Observed)

6:30 PM - Friday - Lower Pavilion (Parking Lot/Car Pool)
James and Kathryn Probasco

• Join us for an inspirational multi-generational event. Celebrate the changing of the season with a musical sunset solstice ritual with chants, drumming, dancing, and other sacred rhythms shared at Echo Amphitheater, a special place inside Mother Earth. All instruments welcome but remember that you need to carry your stuff up the hill and several flights of stairs! Brawny people will be recruited as necessary to help carry those unable to make the hike. Echo Amphitheater is about a ten-minute drive from Ghost Ranch. Remember to bring your flashlights, jackets and bug repellent.

In Gathering

8:45 AM - Saturday - Wisdom Tree
Rev. Addae Kraba

• Rev. Addae Kraba will lead us through a reflective intergenerational worship service each day. She will start out the gathering with a child friendly topic, so please bring your children! These times will center around the practices that inform and support a Unitarian Universalist life with experiments to try.

Adult Programming

9:15 AM - Saturday - Lower Pavilion
Rev. Bob LaVallee

• Rev. Bob will be leading us in a series of “Creating Theology Together” workshops. How we work, who we love, when we eat, what we read, these all form us as spiritual people. Everyday I try to remember that as I practice being a Unitarian Universalist minister and leading a church. And as I consider my (very crooked) path to the ministry, I realize that everything I did up to now was faith formation. Some of it was profoundly helpful. Some of it was an absolute waste of time. And some of it only revealed itself to be useful long after the experience. My past is prologue to my ministry, and it makes me a well-rounded minister.I made Unitarian Universalism my home. My hope is to help other folks find their way home in this tradition, so that they in turn can be a light in the darkness, helping to make a more just and caring world. Rev. Bob LaVallee

Intuitive Tarot

1:15 PM - Saturday - Lower Pavilion
Peggy Priest & Mary Knox

• Are you interested in exploring Tarot cards? We have been using exercises that help us personalize our relationships to our decks and individual cards. It’s fun and you get to delve into pretty artwork! Bring your deck if you have one and we will have a few available for use.

Teen Changing

3:30 PM - Saturday - Lower Pavilion
Rev. Addae Kraba

• This ceremony allows the WUULF community to celebrate a time of change in the lives of our teens. Through rituals earlier in the week, teen participants will explore who they are, what their role in the community is, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and how they can be agents for positive social and cultural change. At this ceremony, the WUULF adult community gathers to witness the evolution in our teens’ lives and to acknowledge this step along the path to adulthood. We encourage attendance by the entire adult community. A reception for the participants follows.

Talent / No Talent Show

7:00 PM - Saturday - Lower Pavilion
WUULF Youth Program

• A WUULF tradition! Do you have an entertaining act to share, solo or as part of a group? No talent is required--after all, this is a “No Talent/Talent” show! The number and duration of acts will be limited in the interest of time. Sign up for this fun evening hosted by the Pack. Coffee, light snacks and plenty of laughter are guaranteed. Drawings for our annual raffle to support the WUULF scholarship fund will take place throughout the evening. Don’t forget to buy your tickets!

Closing Circle

8:45 AM - Sunday - Wisdom Tree
Rev. Addae Kraba

• Join the entire WUULF community in a ceremonial circle. This is a special time for everyone to gather one last time say good-bye to new and old friends, and wish them all well for the travels and year ahead.

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WUULF 2023 will be from June 19th-25th

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