WY: Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, WY: June 14-16, 2012

“The Padlock Ranch was established by Homer and Mildred Scott in 1943 with 3000 acres and 300 cows. Today, headquartered out of Dayton, Wyoming (just north of Sheridan), we raise over 11,000 calves a year on nearly 500,000 acres across Wyoming and Montana. To us the Padlock Ranch is a small piece of Paradise we wish to share with those who want to experience our working ranch vacations.  We enjoy introducing our unique way of life here with folks who share our passion for Wyoming and Montana and our western lifestyle.”-Padlock Ranch staff.  Click to visit the Padlock Ranch’s website.

The Padlock Ranch was featured in the November 2011 issue of Trail Rider magazine.  Read the article here!

On behalf of all of us at the Padlock Ranch, I would like to extend this special invitation to you to spend 3-6 days with us at the Padlock beginning the week of June 11, 2011.  This will be a special time of improving your photography and riding skills while enjoying superb surroundings and fellowship.  Please visit our web site to learn more details about the “Working Ranch Vacation” experience.  Wayne

The schedule for the week will look something like this:

Monday: 4:00pm; introduction to ranch, each other and horses

Tuesday- Thursday noon: Ride with cowboys moving cows and other ranch activities.  Those who wish to use this opportunity to photograph ranch scenery, activities and wildlife may do so and will be guided around ranch.

Thursday: 3:00pm check-in for those just arriving. Late afternoon and evening: photography workshop activities

Friday and Saturday: Photography workshop for those enrolled and ranch vacation activities for others.

Saturday night: grand finale social and dinner followed by photography presentations.

Sunday: breakfast and checkout

Padlock rates have been discounted about 35% for this special week.  Our rates will be $250 per person per day single occupancy and $225 per person per day double occupancy.  There is a three night minimum stay. Deposit: $300.00 per person at time of booking Final Payment: Due 30 days prior to arrival Cancellations: If you cancel your reservation 30 days or more prior to your arrival date, we will refund your deposit less a 20% handling fee.  If you cancel your reservation within 30 days of the reservation your entire deposit will be forfeited.  If cancellations made within 30 days prior to arrival funds may be transferrable to a future booking, otherwise funds are not refundable. No refunds on unused portions of your stay. Workshop fees additional.

WORKSHOP FEE

Call Tess at the Gallery to register for the workshop, 208.726.5191 ext. 15 or email tess@drsphoto.net.  This is a very exclusive workshop and we are limiting it to 5 students.  The workshop fee is $1500 and that includes the $500, non-refundable security deposit.

Please call Tessa Sheehan at 208.726.5191 ext. 15 to secure your spot!  You can also email tess@drsphoto.net

Each workshop costs $1500 which includes meals and the $350 nonrefundable security deposit.  The remaining balance of the workshop is due two weeks before the date of your workshop.