SINCE 1969

A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR DISCOVERY

Synergia Ranch, Since 1969

Synergia Ranch has been operating as a Center for Innovation and Retreats since 1969. The ranch was purchased as a quarter section of the old Byrne Ranch that was acquired in 1926 as part of the Homestead Act, the original Warranty Deed having been signed by Calvin Coolidge. The original ranch of 640 acres was operated as a dairy farm. It passed through the hands of a couple of owners and then was purchased by Charles Taylor who, in 1967, split the section into a 160 acre parcel with the 480 remaining acres being formed into what is now the Silver Hills Ranch Subdivision. Taylor used the existing original barn and building facilities as a quarter horse ranch.

Synergia Ranch Crew, Spring 2017

Synergia Ranch, Agroecology

Since 2019, Synergia Ranch has been hosting an agroecology farm demonstration project under the guidance of Dr. Starrlight Augustine. This project focuses on fostering local relationships through collaborative crews and initiatives that aim to restore soil health, rejuvenate water cycles, and promote both biodiversity and cultural diversity. Synergia Ranch welcomes both local and international visitors, offering opportunities to stay and participate in hands-on workshops and crew activities. Visitors can choose to engage in immersive, long-term stays or join for shorter visits, whether for an afternoon or a few days.

An International Incubator for Creativity and Ecology

Theatre of All Possibilities

The Theater of All Possibilities (TAP), began its long history at the ranch in 1969, and presented performances in the Dome during the 70’s and 80’s. TAP now headquarters at the October Gallery, London, UK.

The Institute of Ecotechnics was also founded at the ranch in 1973, to organise and provide research into “the ecological use of technics and the technics of ecology,” an emergent field that it designated as Ecotechnics.

Synergia Ranch was purchased from Taylor in 1969. Utilizing and transforming the considerable existing structures, the ranch as it stands today was built during the seventies.

In the early days the ranch hosted, among others, resident and guest artisans who were interested in producing “biotechnic” products. These products were successfully sold from the ranch, in Santa Fe, and all over New Mexico. As well as large meeting spaces, there were several workshops and studios for the production of fine wood furniture, cabinets, doors and other architectural items. There was also a printing press that was the beginnings of present day Synergetic Press. Llamas and sheep were raised on the ranch to supply the wool used in the production of textiles and various woven goods

Since that time alterations have been made at the ranch to accommodate the needs of new guests and residents. Production facilities have been transformed into meeting facilities and offices. Today organizations and groups of all kinds use the ranch as a Retreat, Workshop, and Conference Center.

The ranch is home to several of the original inventors, creators, designers and managers of the Biosphere 2 project in Oracle, Arizona, until 1994. Today, these and other residents at the ranch collaborate in ecotechnic and artistic enterprises all over the world and locally.

Synergia Ranch as a Center for Innovation provides the environment that supports creative individuals in the fields of ecology, biospherics, engineering, architecture, wastewater gardens, sustainable forestry, orchardry, book publishing, cuisine, fine arts, healing-arts, theater, writing, painting and poetry. See links page for more information.

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