Facilitation Team
Lead Facilitator
Diane Haug, MA, LPCC
Diane Haug, MA, LPCC, is a licensed therapist living in rural northern New Mexico. She has been a senior member of the Grof Transpersonal Training over the past three decades. Diane is currently a founding director of the Grof Legacy Project USA; adjunct faculty with the CIIS / CPTR certificate program; and in 2021 was the Director of the CIIS/ CPTR Mentoring Program. In March / April 2017 she served on the staff for the MAPS MDMA- assisted therapy training program.
Marianne Murray, Ph.D.
Marianne describes herself as an eclectic and experiential practitioner in the field of learning. Her academic studies include master’s degrees in transpersonal psychology and mindfulness-based psychotherapy and a doctoral degree in transformative learning and change in human systems. Integral to her work has been her training with Stanislav Grof – she completed the Grof Transpersonal Training in 2001, is a certified GROF® Breathwork facilitator, and has facilitated holotropic breathwork in the US, UK and Europe, Kenya, and India.
Lincoln Scott
Lincoln hails from Bel Aire, Kansas, a Wichita suburb, where his day job involves master craftsman work in home redesign and construction. With a BA degree from the University of Kansas in environmental studies he strives to bring his remodeling business in tune with lowering carbon footprint, energy savings, and recycling of materials. Lincoln has found profound personal healing through breathwork and related modalities for many years and has supported others in Stan Grof’s breathwork.
Learn more about our team.
Location Details
Synergia Ranch – Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Place
Synergia Ranch is located in the high desert south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Rustic in nature, and rich in history, the ranch is set on 111 acres dotted with cactus, pinion and juniper trees. The heart of the property includes xeriscape perennial beds, a producing apple orchard, other fruit trees, and farm-to-market vegetable gardens.
Just off the Turquoise Trail (NM highway 14), Synergia Ranch is 45 minutes north of the Albuquerque airport and 30 minutes south the historic Santa Fe Plaza.
The People
Synergia Ranch is home to a small intentional community of cultural creatives in the fields of engineering, ecology, permaculture, fine arts, theater, and the healing arts. Residents include the original inventors, designers, and managers of the Biosphere 2 Project in Oracle, Arizona.
Synergia Ranch is also the home of Synergetic Press, an independent publishing house specializing in ecology, sustainability, consciousness, and anthropology. In early 2022 Synergetic Press released Psyche Unbound: Essays in Honor of Stan Grof. The Grof Legacy Project USA is very pleased to be offering its first public programs of 2022 at Synergia Ranch.
Schedule information.
Our suggested arrival time on Wednesday is between 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm on arrival day and we will have our first session after dinner from 7pm – 9:30pm.
Departure will be after lunch on Sunday. The workshop will complete by noon and food will be available upon closure. Take-out options will be available for those needing to consider afternoon travel plans.
Airports / Ground Transportation
Guests flying into New Mexico can consider either the Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) or the much smaller Santa Fe Airport (SAF). Synergia Ranch is approximately 50 minutes north of ABQ and 30 minutes southeast of SAF.
Ground transportation from either airport could include car rental (perhaps shared between several participants) or a combination of airport shuttles and UBER.
Please see the Synergia Ranch website for detailed driving directions.
Off-Site Lodging Options
We encourage onsite lodging for reasons of safety and community experience but recognize Synergia lodging is limited. There are several options for off-site lodging including the nearby Rancho Gallina – Santa Fe Inn and Eco-Retreat and various Airbnb hosts. Non-residential guests will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements and bookings.
Internet Access / Cell Reception
Cell phone reception is widely available. Internet connectivity is limited to the commons area around the dining hall – but not in the adobe bedrooms.
Food Service / Dietary Issues
Margaret Augustine, the talented and versatile resident chef will be serving our group. Margaret and her staff can accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions including vegetarian and vegan.
The Synergia dining hall includes a self-service coffee and tea station as well as a full-sized refrigerator for guest use.
What to Bring
toiletries
comfortable, layered clothing (can send out info about weather closer to event)
waterbottle
eye shades
flashlight
journal and pen
sunglasses
hat (sun protection)
slip on shoes or sandals (trips to showerhouse)
lightweight robe or sarong (trips to showerhouse)
About Santa Fe
High altitude (7,000 feet above sea level) in the Santa Fe area means air is thinner and it can take individuals about 48 hours to adjust.
Bottle drinking water will be available in several locations.
Please see the Synergia Ranch website for more information and images of the ranch including sleeping spaces, dining hall, shared showerhouse, etc. Our workspace will be the Dolphin Dance Studio – a 1500 square foot room with a wooden floor adjacent to the North Plaza rooms.
Registration Process
Registration involves the following process:
- Complete registration and agree to the terms, including paying the deposit or tuition in full.
- Complete our Medical Form.
You will receive an email with instructions for payment of your balance immediately, and a reminder prior to the full payment deadline. PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR EMAILS AND BE SURE TO ADD GROF LEGACY PROJECT TO YOUR CONTACTS.
Lodging selection at registration allows us to reserve rooms based on limited availability at Synergia Ranch.
(updated 6.13.23)
PLEASE NOTE: You must use the same email address throughout all activity on this site in order for the system to track your payments and other registration activity.
You will be required to pay a minimum deposit of $500 to complete your registration process. Payment may be made by credit/debit card (Stripe). For those with extenuating financial circumstances, please reach out to Kirsten Kairos, Events Manager to discuss payment options: kk@groflegacyproject.org
Potential Health-Related Contraindications
Before registering, please note that Grof® Breathwork can involve strong physical and emotional experiences. This form of breathwork is not appropriate for pregnant women, or for persons with cardiovascular problems (heart attacks, cardiovascular surgery, severe hypertension, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris, or arrhythmia), some diagnosed psychiatric conditions, recent surgery or fractures, acute infectious illness, Grand mal epilepsy, or active spiritual emergency. If you have any doubt about the safety of your participation, please discuss your concerns with your physician, therapist and/or us.
Updated COVID Policy @ Synergia Ranch (rev 9.5.22)
Given the close physical contact involved in Grof® Breathwork, we continue to be committed to optimal safety. As of September 1, 2022 the Synergia Ranch updated their Covid Policy. In concert with Synergia, the Grof® Legacy Project has a continued focus on pre-testing before arrival.
Pre-testing for Participants and Staff:
Please take your rapid test the morning of your retreat start date. Text a photo along with your first and last name to Kirsten Kairos (KK), Events Manager: 310-699-2001. Please do not continue to the retreat center if your test is positive. Contact KK as soon as possible at the number above.In addition to pre-testing, we ask that you exercise an abundance of caution in the time between your test and arrival at the ranch. Please make conservative choices in relation to social activities. For those traveling by air and other public transportation, please consider wearing a mask en route.
While indoors we will maximize cross ventilation and use of ceiling fans. We are so grateful to have an opportunity to work in-person and want to make every retreat as safe and comfortable as possible for everyone.
Cancellation Due to Positive Results
In the event you must cancel due to a positive COVID test, you will receive a refund less the deposit. The deposit will be transferable to a future event.
General Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 6 weeks prior to your retreat start date will include a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made WITHIN 6 to 2 weeks of your retreat start date will receive a full refund minus the deposit amount. Deposits will be totally refundable, if the event needs to be canceled based on public health concerns.
Late Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made within 14 days of your retreat start date are considered to be a Late Cancellation. No refunds will be given, however 50% of your funds may be applied to a future Grof® Legacy Project event within one year from your original retreat start date.
The GROF® Legacy Team
Covid Policy
Given current Covid trends, we require a rapid test the morning of the retreat start date. Please text our Event Coordinator Kirsten Kairos (310-699-2001) or email the image of your results to kk@groflegacyproject.org. We have had positive test results turn up last minute, and we are doing all we can to keep the community safe. Should cancellation become necessary due to a change in state and federal public health mandates, a full refund of tuition will be available. Please take time to read our Health Considerations.
Event Details
Day 1: November 01, 2023
Start time:
02:30 p.m.
End time:
09:00 p.m.
Day 2: November 02, 2023
Start time:
08:30 a.m.
End time:
09:00 p.m.
Day 3: November 03, 2023
Start time:
08:30 a.m.
End time:
09:00 p.m.
Day 4: November 04, 2023
Start time:
08:30 a.m.
End time:
09:00 p.m.
Day 5: November 05, 2023
Start time:
08:00 a.m.
End time:
12:00 p.m.
Venue: Synergia Ranch Retreat Center
Coordinates: N35° 29.465' W106° 05.733'
Phone: +1 (310) 699-2001
Email: kk@groflegacyproject.org
