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Ranch Layout
Synergia at a glance. Room numbers on the map match the rooms guide further down.
A weekend in the desert
Emma & James
We can't wait to celebrate with you. Here's everything you need for the weekend.
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Get Your Bearings
Synergia at a glance. Room numbers on the map match the rooms guide further down.
The Weekend
The shape of the four days, and what to wear for each.
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Bunk · Table · Crew
Your guide to the wedding weekend, individualized for you: where you sleep, where you sit for Saturday dinner, and the crew you're on. Room names link to the glossary; crews link to their descriptions; the ranch map shows where everything is.
The desert is home to snakes (including rattlesnakes), mice, ants, and other critters. You will meet some ants and probably a few other small critters; snakes are much rarer — but either way, don't leave anything an open invitation to move in. Keep doors shut, tents zipped, and don't wander off-path at night without a light — bring a headlamp if you have one.
Phone numbers are listed so crews can find each other. The filter matches anything — try your name, a room, or a crew.
| Name | Phone | Spot | Table | Crew |
|---|
Not on the list, or something looks off? Message James — (831) 789-3159. Staying off-ranch at Ojo? See the FAQ — the ranch is your daytime home base.
Pitch In
The weekend runs on everyone pitching in. Your captain will rally you, but don't wait to be asked. Names link back to the chart, where the phone numbers live.
Not on a crew yet, or want to switch? Message James — (831) 789-3159. Flexible hands are always welcome.
If you'd like to partake, bring a swimsuit or whatever works for you. We'll ask you to sign a waiver before using the sauna or cold plunge.
There is no cell service at the ranch, so the WhatsApp group only works once you're on wifi. Networks are per-building — connect to the one nearest you:
| Where | Network (SSID) | Password |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Hall | ElTeatro | Synergia |
| Garden Rooms | GardenRooms | Synergia |
| North Plaza | NorthPlaza or Mariposa | Synergia |
| South Plaza | SouthPlaza | Synergia |
| Dome & grove (outdoors) | Rooftop or Rooftop-5Ghz | none — open network |
| Dance Studio | Dance or Dance5Ghz | Synergia |
| Dance Studio | DanceRoof | none — open network |
| Coyote Rooms | CoyoteGuest | Guest22! |
| Ortiz House | OrtizGuest | Guest!22 |
| Orchard House | EastGuest or EastGuest-EXT | Guest22! |
Passwords are case-sensitive — and mind the ! placement on the guest-house networks.
Say a Few Words
Speeches happen at Saturday lunch and Saturday dinner. Three formats to pick from:
Getting There
Two main options for flying in. Plenty of parking is available at the ranch.
If you're coming just for the weekend and staying at the ranch, we recommend Uber over renting a car. The ranch is about 20 minutes from Santa Fe, and we'll have food and essentials covered, so you shouldn't need your own vehicle. If you're staying off-ranch (Ojo Santa Fe) or adding days in the area, a rental is more convenient.
We've created a Google Sheet for flight details. Please add yours so others can coordinate carpools from the airport.
Good to Know
Yes. A short ceremony happens Saturday at noon in the Dome, followed by champagne and a catered lunch. See the Schedule.
Relaxed and ranch-appropriate, with one dressier evening. For daytime, comfortable sun-friendly layers — work clothes and boots if you join a planting block. Friday dinner is relaxed, backyard-dinner vibe. Saturday evening (from 6:30 PM) is desert chic, cocktail attire — flowing dresses, linen suits, vintage Western; skip black tie and stilettos. Bring a warm layer; nights drop into the 50s.
Sleep kit first: accommodations are rustic — charming, historic, built by hand, but this is a working farm, not a hotel. Walls are thin and the ranch wakes early. Depending on your sleep tolerance, bring ear plugs, an eye mask, and your own pillow.
On a cot? (tents, yurt, or an extra cot in a room) Bedding is provided: a foam pad liner, white sheet, wool blanket and a small pillow. A sleeping bag can't hurt if it's not too much hassle to bring.
Welcome for daytime and early evening. Rustic accommodations make overnight tricky, so we recommend booking a room at Ojo Santa Fe for the kids. We'll set up a baby room on the ranch during the early-evening festivities so parents can stay on-site through dinner, then head back to Ojo for bedtime. See Stay.
If you're staying at the ranch for the weekend, no. Uber from the airport is easiest, and we've got food and essentials covered. If you're staying off-ranch or extending your trip, a rental makes sense.
All three are in the Crew Manifest — everyone has an assigned room or tent, a Saturday dinner table, and (for most) a work crew. Type your name in the filter.
Yes — this is the high desert. Expect to see ants and other small critters, maybe a mouse — and, much more rarely, snakes (including rattlesnakes). Two rules matter:
If you do see a snake, don't approach it — call the ranch line and it will be relocated.
No cell service on the ranch — the group chat only works on wifi, so connect when you arrive. Network names and passwords are under How to help.
The Ranch
From some previous trips out to Synergia. Tap any photo to view it full screen.
Stay in the Loop
Know Your Digs
Every spot in the sleeping chart, explained. Find them on the ranch map up top.
[Photos of the rooms and yurt coming here]
Reach Us
With love,
Emma & James