We're 2 hours from Santa Fe and from Chama. Cell phone service ends at the start of Forest Road 151.
Use these directions only.
From Albuquerque or Santa Fe
From Albuquerque, take Highway 25 north to Santa Fe. From Santa Fe, take Highway 285/84 north to Española. In Española, cross the Rio Grande and continue on Route 84 going north, toward Abiquiú and Chama. Half a mile after Mile Marker 227, there are two signs: "Forest Road 151" and "Monastery 13 miles." Turn left.
From Chama
Take Highway 84 south toward Abiquiú and Española. You'll pass the Echo Amphitheater on your right. Look for Mile Marker 228 on your right. There are two signs: "Forest Road 151" and "Monastery 13 miles." Turn right.
On Forest Road 151
Continue west 8 miles until you reach a bridge on the left. The combination to the bridge's locked gate, and instructions for how to open it, will be sent to you by email. There are four locks: the correct one has black tape around it. From the bridge, it's another 7.2 miles to the ranch. At the end of this road there's a stop sign.