Directions to the Monastery
If you are coming from Santa Fe, drive to Espanola, cross the Rio Grande River and use Route 84 going north. At Abiquiu stay on Route 84, driving about 11 miles to the entrance of the Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center, then just 2 miles from there north on Route 84, right after mile marker 227, there is a sign pointing left that reads “Monastery.” You turn left at that point, heading west on U.S. Forest Service Road 151. If you are coming from Chama on Route 84, the entrance to this Road 151 is just 1 mile south of Echo Amphitheater.
Forest service Road 151 is winding, steep and narrow at some points. It is mostly gravel but there are sections of dirt and clay surfaces that turn quite slippery when wet. Drivers of 2-wheel drive vehicles should allow time for the road to dry after a rain. In the winter the road can be negotiated most safely when frozen, i.e., during the evening or night and in the early morning hours.
Current Road Conditions
Thursday, March 12th, 2026, 10:00 am
Forest Service Road 151 leading to the Monastery is dry and in good condition. Only the first mile or so coming in is wash-boarded but it improves after that.
Please watch for open-range cattle standing on the road especially the many new-born calves who tend to run in front of vehicles.
Always drive carefully on the road, as there is traffic in both directions. Also, there are sometimes hikers and bikers on the road.
Be courteous by letting faster vehicles pass. Simply pull to the side and allow them to go ahead.
Pray for peace.
