The following organizations and businesses are Galisteo’s good neighbors along Highway 41. They often support Galisteo events and organizations and are part of the village fabric.
The Southwest Sanctuary at the Chi Center
Founded by Qigong Master Mingtong Gu, the Chi Center provides opportunities for learning and practicing QiGong, yoga, mindfulness, shamanism, energy medicine, non-religious spirituality, conscious leadership, and sustainable living. It offers workshops, online programs, live-stream broadcasts, and in-person retreats. The Center also offers accomodations and event rentals. Most of the year (except winter months), the Chi Center offers Magical Sundays, a program with brunch, live music, talks, and nature hikes.
40 Camino Vista Clara, Galisteo
Rodeo de Galisteo
One of the oldest family-run rodeos in the US, The Rodeo de Galisteo was founded in 1982 by Galisteo cowboy Rudy Sena. Today, his granddaughters and daughters carry on the tradition. Held in July at the Rodeo grounds south on highway 41, the event draws contestants, media, and fans from all over the southwest.
The Light Institute
The Light Institute, founded in 1985 by spiritual teacher, healer, and author Chris Griscom, is a spiritual center for facilitating spiritual growth, enlightenment, healing and exploring multi-incarnational exploration. It offers Sunday meditations, intensives, classes, private sessions, and more.
40 Calle Nizhoni, Galisteo
MEA – Modern Elder Academy
The Modern Elder Academy at Rising Circle Ranch is the Santa Fe campus of the highly successful and popular midlife wisdom school pioneered by Chip Conley and Christine Sperber. MEA offers workshops, retreats, and a means of connection for navigating the transitional events of life.
130 Cottonwood Run, Lamy, NM 87540
Talus Wind Ranch
The 460-acre Talus Wind Ranch, owned by Galisteo rancher Tim Willms, is committed to sustainable meat production, rural economic development, and collaboration with New Mexican ranches. The lamb and pork that become Talus Wind Heritage Meats are humanely raised, transported and processed. They are sold to local grocery stores and restaurants from Taos to Albuquerque. info@taluswindranch.com.