Abiquiu Workshops

Sunrise Or Sunset Excursions

Led by Walter W. Nelson, founder of the Abiquiu Workshops. Each excursion takes a select group of photographers, painters, or naturalists to some of the most extraordinary and secret landscapes in the area.

–Tsiping, “Flaking Stone Mountain Pueblo.” High on a remote mesa above Abiquiu, reachable only by a steep, winding trail, lies the remote Tsiping, one of the largest prehistoric ruins in the U.S. Moderate hike.  6hr. minimum

–The White Place. Deep in a canyon beyond the Abiquiu valley lies the White Place. Strange rock formations eroding from pure white sandstone in the shapes of tents, pillars, chimneys, ribs, hobgoblins, and toadstools greet the eye in a surreal landscape. Easy to moderate.  2 hr. minimum

–Pedernal Peak. Climb to the summit of Pedernal Peak, the mountain so beloved of Georgia O’Keeffe. The narrow top, where O’Keeffe’s ashes were scattered, presents one of the most spectacular views in the entire Southwest. A very steep, strenuous climb.  8 hr. minimum

–Shrine Valley, Painted Mesa, Womb Canyon. This excursion explores the canyon and mesa country at the base of Pedernal Peak. You will see strange rock formations in brilliant reds and yellows, a gypsum mesa, and a bizarre, bright yellow slot canyon. Easy to moderate.  4 hr. minimum

–The Heart of Copper Canyon. Cañon del Cobre, north of Abiquiu, presents a wilderness of arroyos, rock formations, red canyon walls, and other unusual landscape elements. Easy to moderate.  4 hr. minimum

–Ghost Ranch and the Red Hills of Georgia O’Keeffe. On this excursion we explore Georgia O’Keeffe’s beloved Ghost Ranch, visiting many of the landscapes that O’Keeffe painted. Easy to moderate.  4 hr. minimum

Special trips are available to Christ In The Desert, the Black Place, and Rio de Los Frijoles.

• Rates:  1 to 3 People
• 2 hours – $125.00
• 4 hours – $250.00
• 8 hours – $450.00
• Customized Artist Excursions are available.  8 hr. minimum

For reservations and pricing please contact the Abiquiu Inn, Abiquiu, N.M., or call Walter W. Nelson, 505-685.0921.

Email: www.abiquiuinn@zianet.com
Phone 505-685.4378

The tour will provide an iced cooler with soft drinks and bottled water. Participants must supply everything else and are urged to bring their common sense, as the landscape is rugged and unforgiving. Good hiking shoes, a hat, long pants, and a small day pack are recommended.

“No one knows the secrets of Abiquiu better than Walter W. Nelson. He will take you to some of the most amazing canyons, mountains and landscapes on earth. He is an extraordinary teacher, visual explorer and landscape connoisseur. I highly recommend these excursions.” –Douglas Preston, bestselling author

Walter W. Nelson, photographer, painter and sculptor, has spent the past 25 years searching out spiritually majestic places in the Abiquiu area.  His work is in the collections of the Museum of New Mexico, the Dallas Museum of Art and many other top museums. He has explored sacred landscapes in Mexico, Australia and Europe, his artistic and spiritual path focusing on the journey within. His work can be viewed on his web site www.walterwnelson.com.

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT THE ABIQUIU INN, 505-685.4378