Women's Programs

Women on the Range, Out of The Rat Race And Onto the Ranch, The Basics of Creative Cooking, Women Artists' Workshop The Phillips family believes, "A working landscape is a place that changes you by moving you closer to what you're feeling in your heart. We'll put you in touch with the great outdoors on a working cattle ranch that emphasizes living life to its fullest."

Programs: (Each 10 guests.) The 2002 Women on the Range program is full, but the 2003 program (July 13 -19) is for women who want a hands-on, outdoor experience; participants learn about working together as a team on horseback, real-life ranching, herding cattle, the ecosystem and responsible land stewardship. Other activities include fly fishing instruction, arrow head and fossil hunting, hiking, swimming, bird-watching, volleyball, horseshoes and badminton. Out of The Rat Race And Onto the Ranch (August 3-9), a chance to take time and reevaluate what's important, emphasizes stress reduction and relaxation techniques taught by an experienced therapist. Other activities include star mapping, meditation, horseback riding, birding and wild-flowering. The Basics of Creative Cooking (May 2 - 5), led by an experienced chef who specializes in cooking with the seasons, explores cooking with fresh ingredients, and making meals with or without recipes. Cooking class held mid-day; other activities include horseback riding; canoeing; fly fishing; swimming; and learning about natural, ornamental and edible plants. At Women Artists' Workshop on the Ranch (September 14-20), women will attend one workshop each day, led by professional artists. Attendees may submit work to the ranch's annual juried art show Art in the Basin: Artists Gathering & Exhibition, held in September. Workshops are held early and late each day; other activities include horseback riding, fishing and herding cattle.

Amenities: Two cabins located in an ancient lake bed each sleep between 6-8 guests and offer private baths and kitchens; one has a wood-burning stove. Furniture made in Mexico and photographs and paintings made on the ranch supply an artistic touch. Modern weight machines and physical trainers can help guests get their exercise; a clean, clear-water natural lake complete with pier offer a respite afterward. Guests also have free use of Landcruisers for getting around the ranch, and canoes and bicycles.

Costs: Prices are all inclusive except gratuity, and include pick up and delivery from the Colorado Springs airport. Women on the Range, $1,500 per person; Out of The Rat Race And Onto the Ranch, $1,500 per person; The Basics of Creative Cooking, $750 per person. Women Artists Workshop on the Ranch, $2,000 per person.