— FINE ART —
LORETTA DOMASZEWSKI

 

A Unique 7 DAY MEDITATION and PAINTING WORKSHOP RETREAT 

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Sunday, October 25 to Saturday, October 31

 All Levels. No experience necessary. All materials included.

Space is Limited. 14 Participant Limit. Register now to reserve your spot! ​​​​​​​

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Description: 

Earth, Fire, Air, Water, Space.

Connecting with elements of the Ghost Ranch landscape, join Gina Garlie for mornings of guided mindfulness, meditation practice, and afternoons with Loretta Domaszewski for intuitive art exploration and interpretation, as we integrate the elements of earth, fire, air, water, and space.

 

Each day, explore a different component through various meditation, mindfulness practice, movement and painting techniques to express our connection with the Ghost Ranch landscape.

 

Explore the creative process painting with natural earth and mineral pigments. We will be interpreting our deep connections with nature's elements, individually expressing oneself through an intuitive approach to painting.  Students will experience color meditation while discovering the characteristics of our five senses with color symbolism, creating beautiful textures, layers, and transparencies through guided non-representational painting, using expressive brushstrokes and fluid watercolor techniques.  

 

​​​​​​​Relax. Retreat. Rejuvenate. Renew.

This unique Meditation Art Retreat is an informative experience in a calm, relaxing environment for all levels. Learn about nature's elements through meditation practices and exploring painting techniques with natural pigments through an intuitive creative process. ​​​​​​​

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Mindfulness Activities:​

• Mindfulness Practices include Morning Meditation, Journaling, Movement, Trail Walking/Hiking, Color Meditation, Reflection.

• Dharma Talks: Readings Connecting Element Themes. 

• Silent Meal Mindfullness.

• Evening: Deep Relaxation.  ​​

• Monday: Element Earth. (Grounding) Explore Earth and Landform. 

• Tuesday: Element Water. (Flow) Mindful hike arroyo- patterns.

• Wednesday: Element Air. (Expanded Awareness/spaciousness) 

• Thursday: Element Fire (Transformation & Healing) Evening Firepit.

• Friday: Element Space. Consciousness. Intergrating elements, senses, color.

• Saturday: Group Gathering. Depart 12:00 pm.​​​

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Description: All Supplies and Materials Included.

Participants may bring additional supplies upon request.

• Be Inspired: ​Explore and Paint the Essence of Nature.

• Hands on Guided Studio Workshop. 

• Paint the spirit of this high desert land with layers of color and texture.

• Experience the light of expansive skies, painting transparency and movement. 

• Intuitive studies of composition, line, value, texture, perspective, and color.

• Learn innovative techniques with earth pigments and non-traditional tools.

• Develop paintings with depth space, linear and atmospheric perspective.

• Create with bold expression.

• Build confidence.

• Explore your personal style.

• Learn to paint with movement, rhythm, variety, and harmony.  

• A workshop packed with information in a fun, relaxed environment. 

• One on one guidance.

• Group discussion.

• Scheduled One on One Critiques.

• Open Studio (24 hours).

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Meditation Art Retreat Fee includes Meditation Sessions and Studio Painting instruction in a spacious art room with large windows, sitting area, and kitchenette. Meal Plan, Georgia O'Keefe Landscape Sketch and Journal Tour, Ghost Ranch Conservation Fee, and Lodging. Lodging Options include reserved special Individual Historic Cottages, Staff Rooms, or RV/Tent Camping.

Easels, tables, and all art supplies are included. ​

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Mindfulness Morning Walk and Sketching Tour: 8:30am-11:45am 

Combined bus tour and stopping points for sketching with watercolor pencils. We will sketch from many of Georgia O’Keefe viewpoints that are inspiring, plus the close up amazing rock formations that she painted on Ghost Ranch.
The tour will be approximately 1 hour with 2 hours for exploring and sketching with guided instruction or on one's own. 

 

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Visit and Experience Ghost Ranch​:

• Walking Labyrinth

• Meditation Garden

• 2 Complimentary Yoga Classes in the Ghost Ranch Yurt 

• Individual and/or group hikes.

• Library (open 24/7)

• ​Museum of Paleontology

• Museum of Anthropology

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Accommodations and Meals:

Share your Accommodations. 

Bring an Art Workshop Friend/Partner or Non-Participating Friend/Partner.

 

Accommodations may be shared with other art workshop participant or

non-retreat guest. Buffet style at the Ghost Ranch Dining Lodge, including hot meal options three times a day. Vegan and gluten free options available. 

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Single or Double Occupancy with Private Bath: 

• One queen or two queens/full sized beds.

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Private Room with One Shared Bath in Center: 

• Two separate rooms in Historic Cottage, each with one or two queen, full, or twin beds.

• Shared bath in-between two separate bedrooms.

• Single Person in one room or Two People Share One Room.

• ​If interested, single art retreat occupant in this room may be paired with another retreat participant. Please inquire: You will be billed for single occupancy unless you request another Art Retreat participant.

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Campers:

• Tent Campers with electric.                             

• RV/Van Campers with full hook up. 

• Communal Bathhouse.              

• Art Retreat participant may lodge with non-participating friend or partner.

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Meal Plan:

• 6 Breakfast  (Mon.- Sat.)   7:30am. - 8:30am.

• 5 Lunch        (Mon.- Fri.)    12:00pm.- 1:00pm.

• 6 Dinner       (Sun.- Fri.)  ​   5:30pm.- 6:30pm.

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Schedule Additional Ghost Ranch Experiences on their Website.

• Massage

• Sunrise or Sunset Horseback Riding Tour.

• Landscape Hiking Tour, close up locations of Georgia O'Keeffe paintings.

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Optional Activities: Before or After the Retreat.

• Georgia O'Keeffe Abiquiu Modern Home and Studio Tour meet at Abiquiu Inn Location. Register separately through Georgia O'Keefe Museum. (Book before or after Retreat)​

• Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Hot Springs Resort and Spa (48 minutes away) 

• Santa Fe Farmer's Market: Saturdays, 8 am.-1 pm.

• 350 Santa Fe Art Galleries to visit. 

• Albuquerque Balloon Festival. October 3rd.-11th.

• Abiquiu Art Studio Tour. October 2026.​

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ALL INCLUSIVE MEDITATION ART RETREAT FEE:

Seven Day. Six Nights. Accommodations.

Meditation, Workshop, Art Room Open 24/7, Meal Plan, Georgia O'Keeffe Sketching Tour and Fees, Hiking Trails, Labyrinth, Yoga, Meditation, Library, Historic Museum, Gift Shop.​

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 12:00 pm, "Meet and Greet" at the beautiful Abiquiu Inn for an a la carte lunch. Abiquiu, New Mexico

Group Walk above the Chama River: Journaling. Observing Earth, Air, Water, Space through the sensation of Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch.

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• Meet and Greet Lunch at Abiquiu Inn. 

• Introduction to the Meditation Art Retreat. 

• Hand out Weekly Schedule.

• Chama River Outlook Hike. Group Walk above the Chama River, Journaling. Observing Earth, Air, Water, Space through the sensation of Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch.

• Ghost Ranch: Check into accommodations.​​ (20 minute Drive to Ghost Ranch)

• Dinner at Ghost Ranch Lodge.

• "Cantina" Studio Gathering: Group Meditation and Art Making.

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Register for Additional Activities through Ghost Ranch: 

• Landscape Hiking Tours, close up locations of Georgia O'Keeffe paintings.

• Horseback Riding Tours.

• Massage Sessions.

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INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP PACKAGES: ​

View Individual Package Plans and Register to hold your spot.

Retreat Paid in full upon Registration. $100. Discount per one room order.

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*PACKAGE #1A  PRIVATE BEDROOM with PRIVATE BATHROOM.

ONE Individual Workshop Participant.

Discount Code: EARLYBIRD#1A

$3,226.​​

*PACKAGE #1B  SHARED PRIVATE BEDROOM with PRIVATE BATHROOM.

TWO Workshop Participants Share One Private Bedroom 

*Please contact me about this option* 

Discount Code: EARLYBIRD#1B

$2,536. Each.

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*PACKAGE #2 PRIVATE BEDROOM with SHARED BATHROOM

in-between one other bedroom in cottage.

ONE Individual Workshop Participant. 

Discount Code: EARLYBIRD#2

$3,016.

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PACKAGE #3 RV CAMPSITE (full hook up)

ONE Individual Workshop Participant with Meals and Fees. 

Discount Code: EARLYBIRD#3

$2,140.

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PACKAGE #4 TENT CAMPSITE (electricity)

ONE Individual Workshop Participant with Meals and Fees

Discount Code: EARLYBIRD#4

​$2,110.

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PACKAGE #5 GUEST: NON-WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

Sharing Accommodations with Workshop Participant.

Meals and Fees

$300. ($100.Discount not Applicable)​​​​​

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Cancellation Policy: 

Up to 31 days prior to the program start date will be refunded, minus a $200 processing fee.​ No refunds will be issued for withdrawals, minor illnesses, or cancellations due to family schedule changes made within 30 days of start date. ​​​​​​​​​​​