Circles | September 2025

The Signature Summer Event: An Afternoon at the Forked Lightening Ranch

Saturday, September 6 | Rowe, NM

You are invited to our annual Signature Summer Event! The Foundation welcomes you to join us at an exclusive afternoon at the historic Forked Lightning and Los Trigos Ranch in Rowe, New Mexico, owned by Kimberley and Scott Sheffield.

Event Details: 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. – Private guided tour by ranch archaeologist and historian (Chairman’s level members) 12:30 to 3 p.m. – Self-Guided Ranch exploration, BBQ luncheon buffet by High Mountain Cuisine, beverages and live music by Glorietta Pines. (Governor’s level Circles and above)

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time. Guests will gather at the horse ranch entrance just off the highway, where a shuttle will transport all attendees to and from the River House, located beyond the mesa.

Important Information: Please wear comfortable ranch attire, some areas include grass and gravel.

Chairman level RSVP here! Governor’s level and above, please RSVP here!

NEXT UP: Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 25, for our First Look, Gustave Baumann: The Artist’s Environment. This exhibit will provide a comprehensive study of Baumann’s artistic output and offer a close look at how he engaged in the physical, cultural, and artistic environment in which he worked. Surveying all periods of his artistic career, and organized thematically, this exhibition will critically examine key concepts at play in Baumann’s artwork through a variety of lenses. Details and time of the event will come to your inbox soon.