Joyful Noises

The WUULF schedule is subject to change. You will be given an up-to-date copy when you arrive.

If you would like to lead a workshop or activity, please email info@wuulf.org.

Updated March 31, 2025


Monday, June 16

3:00 – 5:00Welcome to WUULFCheck-in and get your room assignments
5:00 – 5:30Ghost Ranch Tour for NewcomersA guided walk from the Lower Pavilion to the Dining Hall
5:30 – 6:30Dinner
6:30 – 7:00Orientation for FamiliesAll kids and teens must attend with their parents/guardians
7:00 – 9:00Orientation for EveryoneMandatory: Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the Ranch and get to know everyone!
10:00Ghost Ranch Quiet Time begins

Tuesday, June 17

6:00 – 7:30Photography WalkaboutExplore some of the lesser-seen corners of the ranch with your camera. Walk ends at the Dining Hall for Breakfast. With Mark
7:30 – 8:30Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00IngatheringEveryone gathers to set our intention for the day with this brief worship service
9:00 – 11:30Adult ProgrammingWith Friction Farm
9:00 – 11:30Youth Programming
12:00 – 1:00Lunch
1:00 – 4:30Open SwimAs available
1:00 – 4:00Circle of Life PaintingLearn a circle background technique and create a unique artwork. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own canvas, flat brushes and acrylic paint. With Cindy and Candy
1:00 – 2:30Depolorizing: civil discourse protocolsWith Annie
1:00 – 4:00Youth Programming
2:30 – 4:00Drum CircleEssential rhythms for your soul. With James
4:00 – 4:30WUULF PacksGather in your small groups
4:30 – 5:30Social HourSnacks, drinks, and conversation
5:30 – 6:30Dinner
7:00 – 9:00Game NightBoard Games and Puzzles: Bring a game or join a game
9:00 – 9:30Evening WorshipOur minister will lead us in a worship service to reconnect at the end of the day
9:00 – 10:00WUULF ProwlA supervised nighttime explore. Teens Only
10:00Ghost Ranch Quiet Time begins

Wednesday, June 18

6:30 – 7:30Mindful BirdingJoin birder Crystal for a walk and learn about the birds of the Ranch
7:30 – 8:30Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00IngatheringEveryone gathers to set our intention for the day with this brief worship service
9:00 – 4:00RaftingTicket Required. Led by Far Flung Adventures
9:00 – 11:00Photography LessonLearn more about your camera, any type, and then have some time to use your new skills. Mark’s tips will change your life!
9:00 – 11:00Ice DyingBring 100% cotton, silk, or rayon clothing to dye in a rainbow of colors. With Bernagene
10:00 – 11:30Microgreens 1Learn and Eat. This is a 2 part session. With Claudia
12:00 – 1:00Lunch
1:00 – 4:30Open SwimAs available
1:00 – 4:00O’Keeffe House TourTicket Required. Limit 8 people. Tour Georgia O’Keeffe’s Abiquiu home and garden. Unforgettable!
1:00 – 4:00“Drive-by Shooting” PhotographyDrive around the local landscape and take amazing photos. Sign up on site. Limit 4 people per day. With Mark.
1:00 – 4:00Paper MakingWith Claudia
2:30 – 4:00HennaUse your skin as a canvas with the long-term but temporary art. With Nuna
4:30 – 5:30Social HourSnacks, drinks, and conversation
5:30 – 6:30Dinner
7:00 – 9:00Friction Farm Concert
9:00 – 9:30Evening WorshipOur minister will lead us in a worship service to reconnect at the end of the day
9:30 – 10:00Shoot for the StarsHead to the City Slickers Cabin to photograph the night sky. With Mark
10:00Ghost Ranch Quiet Time begins

Thursday, June 19

7:30 – 8:30Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00IngatheringEveryone gathers to set our intention for the day with this brief worship service
9:00 – 11:30Adult ProgrammingWith Friction Farm
9:00 – 11:30Youth Programming
12:00 – 1:00Lunch
1:00 – 4:30Open SwimAs available
1:00 – 2:30The Political Symbolism in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Encoded in America’s classic fairy tale are political messages that are largely
invisible to readers in 2025. Once you detect these political messages from
1900, however, they will be hard to ignore. The politics in that era resemble
our own in some important ways. Bring your own copy of the Wonderful
Wizard of Oz to follow along. Free digital copies are available online.
1:00 – 4:00Youth Programming
1:00 – 2:30“Drive-by Shooting” PhotographyDrive around the local landscape and take amazing photos. Sign up on site. Limit 4 people per day. With Mark.
2:30 – 4:00Jam It!For the musicians: Bring your instrument and jam
2:30 – 4:00Up Your Kazoo!For the non-musicians: kazoo along to music we love. Optional: prepare something together for the Talent Show!
4:00 – 4:30WUULF PacksGather in your small groups
4:30 – 5:30Social Hour – Pride Night Show your PRIDE and support for our LGBTQ+ friends. Snacks, drinks, and conversation
5:30 – 6:30Dinner
7:00 – 9:00Karaoke Group Sing-a-longMake a Joyful Noise! There’s no performance anxiety when we’re all singing irresistible popular songs together. ♪♪♪ Sweet Caroline ♪♪♪
9:00 – 9:30Evening WorshipOur minister will lead us in a worship service to reconnect at the end of the day
9:30 – 10:00Shoot for the StarsHead to the City Slickers Cabin to photograph the night sky. With Mark
10:00Ghost Ranch Quiet Time begins

Friday, June 20

7:30 – 8:30Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00IngatheringEveryone gathers to set our intention for the day with this brief worship service
9:00 – 12:00Plaza Blanca Photography HikeTravel to the nearby Plaza Blanca with your cameras. With Mark and Jane
9:00 – 4:00HikeLocation TBD. Lunch provided
9:00 – 11:30Origami CranesMake an origami crane hanging to decorate your house. With Sarah
10:00 – 11:30Microgreens 2Learn and Eat. This is a 2 part session. With Claudia
12:00 – 1:00Lunch
1:00 – 4:30Open SwimAs available
1:00 – 4:00Monastery VisitHear chanting and see the grounds of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. We’ll leave at 1pm for the 2pm service, followed by a meeting with choir director Br. David.
4:30 – 5:30Social HourSnacks, drinks, and conversation
5:30 – 6:30Dinner
7:00 – 9:00Solstice CelebrationCelebrate the Solstice with drumming and movement. Location TBD
9:00 – 9:30Evening WorshipOur minister will lead us in a worship service to reconnect at the end of the day
9:30 – 10:00Shoot for the StarsHead to the City Slickers Cabin to photograph the night sky. With Mark
10:00Ghost Ranch Quiet Time begins

Saturday, June 21

7:30 – 8:30Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00IngatheringEveryone gathers to set our intention for the day with this brief worship service
9:00 – 11:30Youth Programming – HIKEAn All-Ages hike with all of our kids!
9:00 – 11:30Witches of AbiquiuGuest speaker: Rick Hendricks
12:00 – 1:00Lunch
1:00 – 4:30Open SwimAs available
1:00 – 4:00Adult Programmingwith Friction Farm
1:00 – 4:00Youth Programming
4:00 – 4:30WUULF PacksGather in your small groups
4:30 – 5:30Social HourSnacks, drinks, and conversation
5:30 – 6:30Dinner
7:00 – 7:05Annual MeetingThe annual meeting of the non-profit
7:05 – 9:00Talent / No-Talent ShowShow us your skills! Songs, skits, poems, and more! This is also when we draw for Raffle prizes!
9:00 – 9:30Evening WorshipOur minister will lead us in a worship service to reconnect at the end of the day
10:00Ghost Ranch Quiet Time begins

Sunday, June 22

7:30 – 8:30Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00Closing Circle & Goodbyes
10:00Depart the Ghost Ranch. See you Next Summer!!!!