Absolutely had the best time horseback riding here at ghost ranch! We had the best wrangler--Emma! We had a private 1.5 tour with her through the fields and by all the Georgia OKeefe spots! The horses were beautiful and super fun to take out there! Emma made our adventure so fun! If you can get her you will be so pleased! We also hiked chimney rock--a quick 1.5 hour trail up and back! So much to explore and have fun! read more

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Beautiful views Great Food. But No AC and cabins. Casitas Rooms are in Disrepair. Typical desert, ants. Spiders. Beetles in the rooms. Room not swept and can use a good vacuuming and swiffering One small bar of soap and towels. Some cabins WiFi spotty or non existent Lots of hiking trails but poorly marked trails. If you are an inexperienced desert hiker This is Not the place to start out Cost. $300 per night but does include food in A/C. Dining Hall. Limited use Pool. 1-5 PM. and the pool is about 70 degrees to Cold for THIS...Old Guy from Florida read more

I have different feelings about the ranch than I do about the accommodations of staying at the ranch. The first part of this review is going to be about the accomedations: First- I will admit that I am not camper. We did not camp- we stayed in a cottage (Pine 3) which was a queen sized bed. The room fit the bed. I'll give it that. The mattress was so smooshy that I thought I was going to slide between the mattress and the headboard. You get three pillows. Two standard and one queen. You also get about 13" of clearance between the corner of the bed frame and a table. My knees hit that black metal bed corner every time. You also get a lot of bugs because none of the screens seem to really fit the windows. The bathroom was spacious and gave you about 17 options as to where to hang your towels which is good as there are no closets. They are upfront about the rooms. There are no phones or TVs or coffee makers (we brought instant coffee that I made with hot tap water and I do not recommend doing that. Something really screwed up my intestines and I suspect it was drinking the tap water) (there is coffee in the dining hall but it doesn't open until 7am -or rather you can generally sneak in there around 7 but breakfast isn't until 7:30am). I have AT&T and my husband has T-Mobile. I had connectivity for the most part- not a strong signal but enough to get through. We ate at the dining hall during our stay. The first night did not set a great tone- the salmon looked like it had been baking for 3 weeks. Initially i thought that was maybe what my stomach was upset about but I am pretty sure it was the tap water. One day there was a salad bar with no greens. Just shredded cheese and cherry tomatoes. And another time there was no iced tea. We also were looking forward to using the pool but nope. Apparently they had no lifeguard so no one was allowed to use the pool which was a huge bummer because we wasted the space to pack for pool use. Overall I would stay somewhere else (there was a cute looking place nearby called the Abiquiu inn) and paying $10 to visit the ranch which is absolutely stunning views and trails. But for the cost of our stay it felt....not worth it. read more

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Ghost Ranch is very cool. It's not just about Georgia O'Keefe, the history of the area is very interesting. There are some good hikes and two wonderful museums. We plan to return and stay in the campground soon. read more

TERRIBLE accommodations. We walked in our room and right back out. The staff have no idea what is going on, none of the messaging is aligned and there was no manager onsite. The guests in front of us waiting to cancel our reservation, were also upset with their room. There were also guests behind us in line to complain about their room. I was shocked at how popular Ghost Ranch is and the ZERO attention to any sort of normalcy, let alone detail. Unbelievable conditions. Try Albique Inn instead. It was charming and we enjoyed an amazing lunch and walk around the grounds. read more

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Drove to Ghost Ranch from Santa Fe. We stopped to and from the ranch to get pictures of the scenery. It was 30 degrees out but the skies were clear blue. My wife and I had tour guide for a time and then had a great time hiking for the afternoon on our own. read more

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Front desk people were so helpful and generous helping us find the right trail. The trails are easy to follow. Summer heat will slow you down. Be prepared! read more

Don't arrive in the dark. The RV sites are difficult to know what's what. We finally settled in and in the morning we were really surprised at how much trash and miscellaneous junk was strewn about our site and others. Disappointing. The staff are great but the grounds need a big refresh. We actually left a day early to our next destination. read more

This place could be really special! Unfortunately lack of planning and deferred maintenance are very apparent. When we were there the turnover must have been bad because many staff were new and often did not know answers to many questions. read more

Fantastic tour! Superb tour guide! It was so interesting to see the painting held up against the actual scene we were looking at in the distance. Wonderful idea for a tour! read more

We were visiting Santa Fe and I was looking for a place to go horseback riding for myself and my husband. This place was recommended by someone in town. About 75 minutes from the outside of town, the drive was super easy. Wow, I'm so glad it worked out and we ended up somewhere so isolated from the rest of the world. The staff was friendly and professional and the horses are well taken care of. The ride itself was absolutely amazing. Our guide, Taba, shared history and lore about the land. The views are otherworldly and this was the coolest way to experience it. Bonus points if you're into Georgia O'Keeffe and her work, I wasn't before but I am now! 90 minutes was the perfect length of time to see some really great and different landscapes. I would absolutely do this again and again and again. Thank you for the experience. read more

Rustic Artist Retreat meets Dude Ranch. Fascinating history & breathtaking scenery -- the area inspired one of the Southwest's most iconic painters. Great hiking & horseback trail riding. Swimming pool & museum. Accommodations range from a cowboy bunkhouse to an entire house. Cafeteria is adequate, like a summer camp. Don't arrive expecting a Four Seasons experience, and you'll love it, too. read more

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My wife is a fan of Georgia O'Keeffe, an artist famous for New Mexico landscape paintings, who spent quite a bit of time here. Passing through nearby Santa Fe, we detoured to spend a night out here and go on a trail ride. The ranch is a mile off the highway north of Abiquiu down a rough part paved and gravel road. We arrived in the morning for our 10am trail ride. If you drive an EV, best to charge fully in Santa Fe before coming up or rent one of their powered campsites to charge on site. Our cabin was basic accommodations with two full beds that had mattresses befitting the age of the ranch. There was a bathroom en suite but that is not the case for some rooms. The shower worked fine though with plenty of hot water. There is no TV in the cabin, very weak cell service and limited power outlets. That's fine though as after a day of riding and/or hiking, just sit outside and gape at the massive Milky Way galaxy overhead at night. The skies here are dark and we got many amazing pictures just using an iPhone. Breakfast in the dining hall is included but we left before it opened. We did have dinner there though for a reasonable fee. The menu changes every night but on this evening they served a shrimp stir fry that wasn't bad. We were just thrilled to be eating vegetables for a change. read more

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Nothing like receiving a call from a client who is sitting outside crying because they have denied entry to her service dog. I know people hate lawyers but this is why they exist. My client had even called ahead - there are no excuses. I look forward to hearing how they will modify training of their staff moving forward. read more

Great place to visit. Beautiful property. Highly recommend. I will be going back soon. So peaceful and relaxing. Friendly staff. I loved the room! Bed was comfortable. read more

Overall, I enjoyed a 1.5 hour horseback riding tour of Ghost Ranch and Georgia O'Keefe's. I generally love animals..so having a chance to ride a horse and be with this kind animal was pretty cool (though I went with a group of friends who weren't as comfortable being around animals...so it was a bit scary/caused them anxiety at times when they needed to redirect/ control their horses). I thought it was a nice get away hearing about art, landscape, etc of Ghost Ranch. That said, I'm not a huge movies fan and wouldn't say I knew too much about Georgia O'Keefe (only heard of their work), so I could see why 1.5 hour was a bit too long...but the riding the horse...I was totally cool with that length of time though. Few of my friends were in worse situation. They didn't know too much about movies, art and didn't know much about Georgia O'Keefe...so..I guess they definitely wished they could do the tour with shorter length of time. Also, if you aren't used to much physical activity...riding a horse for that long...may make you feel tired. For me, I had been hiking almost everyday to walk/exercise my dogs...so I didn't feel much soreness after. That said, my friends were complaining about the soreness even the day after! So...take it that I warned you already (the guide will warn you/emphasize you stretch/do some walking/hike after riding the horse on the tour as well! Overall, I enjoyed it...more so about riding a horse and seeing new landscape of NM. Definitely good if you feel ok/don't have too much anxiety riding horses...and are a fan of cowboys movies...of Georgia O'Keefe...or just enjoy seeing nature in general. read more

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Did the morning horse ride and it was 90 minutes. Very calm ride with a wrangler that gave us the history of ghost ranch. The landscapes are out of a John Ford western and very photogenic. I'm not a big horse rider, but as a novice no problem me surviving the ride. read more

Ghost Ranch - Museums Near Me - Abiquiu, New Mexico

Visiting from Oklahoma and had always wanted to see Ghost Ranch because family lore has it that it was my great grandfather's brothers that founded the place in the 1880's. (Archuleta's) Seeing some of the area on horseback with Ghost Ranch Wranglers for the 1 and a half hour ride was way above expectations. Christine - a wrangler, knows more of my family history than I do! The weather was perfect and the horses are sweet, very gentle and well cared for. Don't worry, they will not run on those walking trails so I would say it's just fine for inexperienced riders. Another impressive site was the Ghost House dwelling. The adobe home with the two Cottonwoods in front is not to be missed. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This place is definitely worth a visit if you are a nature lover, explorer,artist, art lover etc... but probably anyone would like ghost ranch who likes the outdoors. This was one of Georgia Okeefes ( famous American artist) homes. She painted many scenes from around the ghost ranch area and you can see the landscapes that inspired her art. There are many cabins and facilities in the property suitable for- group retreats, artist retreats, horseback riding, family gatherings, weddings, camping etc... there is also a list of events and retreats happening continually on the property. We brought our bikes and camped in the campground. Having bikes worked out great because we could move quickly around the expansive property. Walking would also be nice too, though. There are also two different museums on the property, a dinosaur museum and history museum. We went to both- and though they were both a bit small, they were packed with great exhibits, artifacts, historic images and all of the above. I really enjoyed both museums. read more

Ghost Ranch - Chimney rock - Museums Near Me - Abiquiu, New Mexico

We didn't take part in any of the activities at Ghost Ranch. It was 96 degrees, with a bright sun, and I am not supposed to be out in the sun anymore. I have become the ultimate nocturnal animal. However, the scenery was beautiful, more outstanding than the national parks I've been to; organic, no crowds, no lines. The rock formations and colors are startling, and I now have more understanding of Georgia O'keefe's passion for New Mexico. Perhaps I will be able to get on a horse one day, and enjoy this beautiful part of New Mexico from outside an automobile. Unfortunately, that may never happen again. C'est la vie ne rien melanin. read more

Buyer beware when you make your reservations. I called for a reservation at the same time my sister did, and because the Ranch's credit card system wasn't working, the woman I spoke to on the phone said she'd run it later, after it came up. Well, she never did, and by the time I realized what had happened and called them back, apparently all the rooms in the actual rental property were taken. So my husband and I ended up in the "Staff House" and let me be absolutely clear: It was a DUMP. The sink was hanging off the wall, the shower was so dark it was a safety hazard, the furnaces looked like they were about to start an electrical fire at any moment, the toilet wasn't installed properly, there were cracks in the cinder blocks where we could actually see daylight. My sister and her husband ended up in poplar, which while it was tired, at least had chairs in the room to sit on (ours did not). And even though THEY were the ones who made the mistake, they still charged us $185 a night for the cinder block wall dump - the same as the price my sister paid for the actual hotel room at poplar. For an additional $41 a night, we could have stayed at the Abiquiu Inn, which is what we'll do next time. Abiquiu is amazing, as is Georgia O'Keefe's in-town house and the rock formations, but the accommodations are in a sorry state of affairs. If you're not going for a program or a retreat, save yourself from the "Staff House" and stay in town. read more

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This place had me the moment they told me "City Slickers" was shot here. There are certain movies that are cannon to filmmakers, and when it comes to comedy, "City Slickers" is definitely among them. As a matter of fact that entire decade of Billy Crystal's filmography, which includes "The Princess Bride", "When Harry Met Sally", and concludes with "Analyze this" And "Monsters' Inc". So I walked into the ranch with an already gleeful expectation. The beauty of it all is that I wasn't at all disappointed. The moment you make the turn from hwy 84 into Ghost Ranch, the first thing you come across is the cabin they used as the set for the movie, and what a beautiful sight it is. It's still preserved exactly as it appeared in the film. The mountains in the back still look just as beautiful. They are also recognizable for more recent films among them "Hostiles" with Christian Bale (the section where he's taking the chief from NM into Colorado). In addition to the film aspect of the ranch, it serves as a wonderful and quiet retreat for those looking for a more spiritual connection with the world. Here, you can spend days or weeks hiking, riding horses, meditating, and observing the night sky which opens wonderfully at 7,800 feet above sea level. No wonder this is the place Georgia O'keeffe chose to spend most of her life painting. I can see how the colors inspired her. How the layers in her paintings could very much be the layers of each mountain. What I can't still see if how the mountains inspired her to paint flowers that look like vaginas, or vaginas that look like flowers, but that's beside the point. Lol! What should be highlighted is how wonderful this place is. How full of history it is. I was informed by one of the guides that it used to be called - El Rancho (or cajón - alluding to The Valley encased by mountains) de las brujas - the ranch of the witches - by superstitious native locals who wouldn't venture in ancient times into these lands because they thought they were haunted. He also told of how one of the owners won the 160 acres land grant in the 1800's over poker. How his wife put the deed in her name so he wouldn't gamble it away, and how she, after his death and while going through economic hardship decided to renamed it "Ghost Ranch" to appeal more to Northern tourist and not scared them away with the legends of the natives. Overall, this is a place that must be seen. A place that must be experienced. A tranquility that must be enjoyed. So if you ever find yourself in NM, don't forget to stop by. Like the guy said: "New Mexico is not the state of enchantment as its motto states. It's the state of entrapment, for once you step in it and admire its beauty, You'll be back again." I can certainly say, "Ghost Ranch" And Abiquiu for that matter has a lot to do with that! read more

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This was surprisingly one of the highlights of my recent trip to New Mexico. I was in Santa Fe but wanted to get out of there for the day. I cant say I'm a huge follower of Georgia O'Keeffe art but there was a cool museum. I mostly came here for the hiking trails. Kitchen Mesa and Chimney Rock were excellent. Amazing views of the incredible Ranch. read more

Ghost Ranch - Museums Near Me - Abiquiu, New Mexico

Breathtaking scenery even on cloudy days. Some of the housing is luxurious for an old range (ie hot water and in suite bathrooms.). Bring you hiking boots. The cafeteria offers vegan, gluten free, and daily free choices and the food is pretty good. Always an interesting array of guests from church leaders to painters to writers. read more

Ghost Ranch - What you'll see walking from the Coyote rooms to the Cantina. - Museums Near Me - Abiquiu, New Mexico

Breathtaking views and serenity is this place's main attraction. We stayed here for a conference and really enjoyed it. There is plenty of hiking trails and the accommodations were good.we had a great time and can't wait to return. read more

One of the most impressive landscapes I've ever seen. Majestic, serene, hauntingly beautiful. If you are a Georgia Okeefe fan, you would enjoy a visit to the place where she lived for many years, and painted many of her famous pieces. She loved the rugged mountains nearby and painted several many times at different time of day to capture the varying effects of light on the subject. Pedernal mountain peak is the most famous one. My daughter and I enjoyed an overnight stay in the simple, but comfortable, coral motel room. Dormitory style communal bathrooms down the hall, not in your room. Dining hall, cafeteria style. Museums, gift store and several interesting things to see, all included in the fee for the over night stay. The most enjoyable and memorable experience was a trail ride on horse - back led by a tour guide in the surrounding area to see the landscape first hand. What a great way to see Okeefe country! read more

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Excellent tour of Landscapes of Georgia O'Keefe. Great tour guide Caroline. Highly recommended. read more

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Gorgeous. Otherworldly. Forgiving. It is easy to be here. I don't know how else to describe it. I hesitate to review because I want it all for myself, but I also want the place to stay open. This place is really special. I didn't get a ton of communication beforehand about what my visit would entail, and I do wish there had been a little more about what to expect before the week started. It all worked out fine, though, and I had nothing to worry about. There are tons of workshops and retreats, some more hippy dippy than others, and also unstructured alone time things to do. One of the hiking trails (I don't remember what it's called) is breathtakingly beautiful. Bring plenty of water and be aware of the altitude. If you camp you'll be doing a lot of waking as the main campground is quite far from the main conference area. I thought the map made it look closer together than it was. I had such a positive experience here. It is really, actually magical and I am grateful that I got to go. read more

I spent a weekend here this summer. It is such a different world from when I lived here a number of years ago. So far from the noise and honking of automobiles, the hustle and bustle of daily life, the smog of a big city trying to clean up its air, and the neon night lights that drown out the starry night sky. Ghost Ranch is a place to take a deep breath and let the clatter & stress of everyday life drain out of your soul. Some things have changed at Ghost Ranch since I lived there many years ago; but the key ingredients of earth's recipe of peace can still be found under the sun of the day and the moon at night in this remarkable place. Everyone should spend some time in this little bit of northern New Mexico paradise in their lifetime. At least once. read more

We had the shortest visit as we decided mi afternoon to do the hour drive to Ghost Ranch. On the way, there is a Georgia O'KEEFFE welcome center that is brand new as of March 2018 staffed with nice informative people. We didn't have time to see the short seven minute video on the O'Keeffe homes as we were racing to at least see Ghost Ranch. Next time we will plan better and spend more time there. read more

Ghost Ranch - Museums Near Me - Abiquiu, New Mexico

I went for the 2-week Artist Residency in August 2024 after my artist friend who has gone there several times loved it because of the camaraderie with other artists. This was my main reason for going, and much to my disappointment, I was there alone. I didn't want to spend even more money on expensive tours to keep me entertained. I'm so glad that I only paid for 2 weeks and not for the 1 month residency. When registering I asked how many others there were and she did not know. I expressed that I want to make sure there were other artists and I just assumed there would be. I'm still learning to never Assume and I should have checked back again before I departed since you cannot rely on them. They just wanted to fill a space and make some money. Just beware, if you go for an artist residency check with them right before you go unless you don't mind being there alone. I certainly would have rescheduled if I would have known. There was no communication and when I arrived at the visitor center there was not much of a welcoming or adequate directions on how to get to my casita so after driving around in circles I finally found someone to help me. It was quite an investment for me to go financially and my time, etc. driving from California. I contacted them about my experience and also filled out their requested feedback online, but have never heard back, so evidently they only want to hear from you when things go well. read more

I wasn't RAISED a COWBOY, but I'm about to PONY UP to this YELP REVIEW! LOL This SPUR (winky face) of the moment trip had NARY A NEIGH in sight! The Geo was Logical! The Cacti Phenomenal! The Sunset Atomical! Wait, Wait, WAIT!!! Sorry to interrupt, but I think we all could use a CONTENT WARNING. (OMG, What?!?) This place can get a little EERIE after all! I felt a GREEN CHILL (E!! (smiley face)) down my back when a voice whispered to me... Five Stars! Cannot wait to go Back! read more

We had an amazing tour with Karen who showed us several of the spots and landmarks where Georgia O'Keefe worked. She was a great guide and very friendly and knowledgeable!!! read more

Ghost Ranch - Art tour with our guide Karen. - Museums Near Me - Abiquiu, New Mexico

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We booked ten months in advance. We confirmed two weeks before, had driven 2000 miles and we're three days out from our stay when they called to say they were canceling our reservation due to a conflict with a music festival they decided to host. We were floored when they simply said, "sorry, we made a mistake." That kind of mistake requires that you make good on your commitment to your guests. After much wrangling, they agreed to "gift" us a stay in a Santa Fe hotel, which was poor compensation considering we had traveled so far. They were very disorganized leading up to the stay, which is why we continued to confirm and they showed their true colors by the way they mismanaged this situation. I would never recommend visiting Ghost Ranch. Go to the Georgia O'Keeffe museum instead, you'll have a better experience. read more

unbelievably breathtaking place. I've been going here since I was a baby, and my mom and grandma have roots in ghost ranch. It's such a timeless place with gorgeous hiking and campy feels. read more

I was vacationing in Santa Fe but wanted to do an afternoon outside the city and had heard about Ghost Ranch from a friend. There's a reason so many movies that feature archetypical Southwest landscapes are shot here. Breathtaking scenery best viewed from the Kitchen Mesa trail. While listed as the most difficult trail (there's a little bit of scrambling required) it is not too hard and totally worth it. Only downside was the first part was very slippery with mud from the recent snow that had melted. Amazing views from the Mesa. Just don't fall. There's no guard rail or anything and it drops 100s of feet. I also checked out the labyrinth and the museums, both worthwhile! Could have easily spent much more time here and done the other hikes, might go back sometime for them! read more

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Wow - so much prettier than I expected. We really wanted to do some hiking while staying in Santa Fe and this place was awesome. We tried the chimney trail and had a great time. It is a pretty good hike and unbelievable views. The staff down at the camp is really friendly. There are also clean bathrooms and a snack store. The only thing we regret is that we didn't have more time to hike the other trails. read more

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Holy crap there is a ton of nature out here ;-) But if you are into that kind of this, this is a great place to hang out and enjoy it. The home of Georgia O'Keefe and the Ghost Ranch Conference Center, this is a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of the southwest desert. You just need to see the colors during the day and the stars at night to fall in love with this place. The center itself has housing as well as campsites for lodging plus a dining hall for meals. This is not an upscale fancy, schmancy place by any stretch of the imagination, but it is comfortable and downhome. There is wifi for those who need it, but it is sporadic depending on the weather. The food is decent and their attention to their environmental impact is commendable. If you happen to be driving through the area or need a place to take vacation or art class, this is a great option. BONUS: If you are old enough to remember the movie "City Slickers" the famous cabin is still there in front of which you too can do your best Billy Crsytal or Bruno Kirby immitation. read more

Ghost Ranch - City Slickers cabin. - Museums Near Me - Abiquiu, New Mexico

Yassssss! A must see if you want nothing more than to feel the epic "O'Keefe vibe"! Great scenery and history here. Loved it! read more

Ghost Ranch - A beautiful day at Ghost Ranch. - Museums Near Me - Abiquiu, New Mexico

BEWARE OF THE FOLDING CHAIRS! This review is for the Landscape tour which we took Sept 26, 2022 Unbeknownst to us this tour will over book and when they do their solution is to cram 2 hard folding chairs into the back corner of the van. Unfortunately for my husband and I, we were the last to board the van and had to sit on folding chairs. I am petite so I was able to take the folding chair next to the window. The nice seat in front of me was reclined, or maybe broken in the reclining position not sure which, but that seat back made my tiny space even more cramped. My husband took the aisle folding chair. He is 6 feet tall and couldn't put his knees in front of him, he had to sit with his knees toward the aisle. The folding chairs are not attached to the van floor so they do move when the van hits bumps. The tour road is quite bumpy. The folding chairs are hard and hitting bumps meant the chair back hit you in the back. If I had known we'd end up on folding chairs I never would have booked this tour. They have a no refund cancellation policy so we either took the tour or lost our money. During the tour I voiced my complaint to the van driver and all she had to offer was she was really sorry. After the tour ended, my husband and I went to the tour office and voiced our great displeasure. They offered us a 1-day free pass to return to Ghost Ranch and have access to hiking trails. We are senior citizens and not interested in hiking trails. They also offered us a $5 pass to the museum, which we would have accepted had the museum been open at that time, but it is not open on Mondays and this was Monday. Also, just a note, this museum does not have a single Georgia O'Keeffe painting in it. I guess they tried but nothing they offered worked for us, we were only able to do the Ghost Ranch that one day. I voiced the fact that they should never do that to anyone and that the possibility of sitting on folding chairs should have been told to us at the time we booked the tour. We would not have booked had we known this. The tour guide did a good job of telling stories about Georgia and showing us the spots where she painted, comparing those spots to photos taken of the paintings she'd done. The landscape is beautiful and you can't see chimney rock unless you are on the ranch property, which is private. To be honest though, the landscape is just as beautiful along highway 84 from the comfort of my car. Unless you are a big fan of Georgia I would not recommend this tour. read more