June 12 to June 15
Art of the Cowgirl Wyoming Gathering
The Art of the Cowgirl Foundation will host a Wyoming Gathering from June 12 to June 15 at the historic TA Ranch in Buffalo, Wyoming.
This gathering will feature the Foundation’s inaugural Women’s Retreat, offering an immersive experience designed to connect, rejuvenate, and inspire women through hands-on learning and shared experiences. The all-inclusive retreat is complete with lodging, meals, experiences, and projects at the historic TA Ranch, located 15 miles south of beautiful Buffalo, Wyoming.
Experience approachable art projects, from an evening sipping wine and painting with local fine artist Lisa Norman to local ceramicist Karina Krisher walking you through glazing your own pottery piece to take home. Participate in beading with Texas beader Cassi Nichols and making a cowgirl cap with South Dakota textile artist Blue Borton.
Mount up for a trail ride through the gorgeous, rolling green pastures of the TA Ranch after participating in goat yoga. In the afternoon, you’ll gather and harvest food for your own farm-to-table dinner. Get gussied up for a tin-type portrait by South Dakota photographer Jodie Baxendale and dance the night away at the dinner and dance.
In addition to the retreat, the Wyoming Gathering will include hands-on workshops and clinics giving participants the opportunity to refine their skills in traditional western trades, horsemanship, and craftsmanship under the guidance of expert instructors. The clinics and workshops are available to those not attending the retreat, and participants need not stay at the ranch to attend.
Workshops and clinics are expected to include:
— Horsemanship with Tom and Trina Curtin
— Cow Working with Tom and Trina Curtin
— Youth Trick Riding with Alyssa Hertges
— Leather with Paul Van Dyke
— Brand Building and Storytelling with Judy Wagner
— Silver Ring Making with Tia Watson
— Photography with Jodie Baxendale
— Pulled Wool Saddle Pad with Bridgit Carone
— Pottery with Karina and Lowell Krisher
— Rawhide Braiding with Bill Ferreira
— Painting with Lisa Norman
The event will culminate in a dinner and dance Saturday evening.
This gathering is focused on the Foundation’s mission of education, connecting, and collaboration. Participants must register to attend.
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, to Sunday, June 15
WHERE: TA Ranch, 28623 Old Highway 87, Buffalo WY 82834
