Ranch Management Weekend
Redwing Ranch
June 28th & 29th
Redwing Ranch, Gardner, Colorado
Grit & Grazing
Where Cowgirls Master the Range & the Bottom Lines
Join us for an intensive two-day workshop designed for ranch managers and those taking over operational responsibilities. Learn practical, proven strategies for developing sustainable grazing plans and maximizing your operation's financial potential.
Registration Opens March 1st 2025
20 Spots Available
What to Expect
Daily Agenda
Recommended Arrival: June 27th
Meals: Hosted lunch and dinner No-host breakfast
Detailed itinerary will be provided to registrants
Arrival • June 27th
No-host group gathering dinner at 6:30PM
Get settled into camp
Day 01• June 28th
Morning-Cowboy Coffee and meetup
Field Walk with example pasture sites
Worksheet walkthrough
Infrastructure Breakdown
Host Lunch
Enterprise Analysis
Visit cattle to see CG in practice
Relax before dinner (walk around the ranch, swim in the river)
Host Dinner, camp fire, opportunity for 1:1 questions and sessions about what we learned from the day
Day 02• June 29th
Morning-Cowboy Coffee
8:30AM - 12PM
Cost share considerations/opportunities
Visit a site on the ranch where infrastructure pays or doesn’t pay to put in
Host Lunch
Afternoon departure
Meet Your Ranch Hosts
Meet the Passionate Team Behind Redwing Ranch: Christy, Fiona, Erin, and the rest of our dedicated team are eager to welcome you for an enriching experience of learning and community.
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Owner and operator of Redwing Ranch. As a wildlife ecologist, Christy’s career has focused on wildlife conservation and ecological land management, skills that she is now using to move Redwing Ranch from conventional to regenerative grazing practices. Prior to her move back to Colorado in 2022, Christy was the Deputy Director of the Santa Lucia Conservancy, in Carmel, California, where she led the wildlife research, prescribed-fire and community-fire-preparation programs. She also supervised the land management program which included the Conservancy’s novel conservation cattle grazing program that used cattle for habitat restoration. Christy received her BS in Biology from Stanford University, ‘02, chased feral pigs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville for her MS, ‘07, and delved into the molecular world of chronic wasting disease in elk at Colorado State University for her PhD, ‘13. Over her career Christy has advised and mentored over 40 students (undergraduate and graduate) advancing the careers of young conservation and land management scientists.
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Fiona joined Redwing Ranch as the Ranch Manager in January of 2023. After graduating California Polytechnic State University with a BS in Agricultural Business and a minor in Sustainable Agriculture, Fiona worked on a large, commercial cow-calf operation in eastern Colorado for three years where she implemented cell grazing at a landscape scale. She is enthusiastic about decision making that is driven in profitability, animal performance, and the ranch’s ecological goals. Her ability to problem solve, growth-centered mindset and love for all things numbers and excel are assets for Redwing as the ranch prioritizes more holistic decision making. She has had a pulse on SDA calculations to reflect what we are seeing with both animal and pasture condition, which has informed appropriate pasture utilization. Because of this managed grazing, Redwing Ranch has been able to put on 2lbs/day on our summer stockers! Fiona is living on the ranch with her two pups and enjoys being horseback, making lattes, and having friends and family to visit.
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Erin is the Programs Coordinator at Redwing Ranch, while simultaneously finishing her MS in Land Resources and Environmental Science with Montana State. In her current position, she is dedicated to spearheading an educational program that tells a positive and hopeful story for the future of agriculture and fuels management, while staying actively involved in day-to-day operations at Redwing. Growing up in a rural mountain town, Erin developed a passion for agriculture and the outdoors. With a background in Ag. & Environmental Plant Science from Cal Poly SLO, Erin has diverse experience in leadership roles on cattle ranches, vegetable farms, and fuel reduction projects. Her masters project is developing a model to demonstrate the capability of remote sensing in providing cost-effective and large-scale monitoring solutions for invasive species and fuel management. Erin is super excited to be doing this project at Redwing Ranch! Erin's enthusiasm for regenerative livestock management drives her to continuously learn and improve as a steward of the land in agricultural settings. When Erin is not working or studying, she enjoys spending time fishing and camping with her fiancé, Will and pup, Hux.
Lodging & Logistics
On-Ranch Housing
RedWing offers a variety of lodging options, featuring several charming houses and bungalows. Each accommodation includes access to a full kitchen and bathroom facilities. From private single rooms to shared bedrooms, we have options to suit different preferences and group sizes.
Featured Properties:
Malachite House: A spacious home with both private and shared bedroom options
River Cottage: Cozy cottage with private bedrooms
Star Bungalow: Intimate setting with private rooms
CW Bunk House: Traditional ranch-style shared accommodations
Huerfano House: Comfortable shared room setup
Camping & RV Options
For those preferring an outdoor experience, we welcome campers and RVs in our headquarters yard. Camping guests have full access to kitchen and bathroom facilities in the main building.
Space is limited and accommodations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate your housing preference when registering.
Price Breakdown
On-Ranch Housing
$125
For Camping/Rv
$75.00
Day passes available (local gals)
$50.00
#5 scholarships available
Frequently Asked Questions
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It takes a lot of time and cost for us to put together these events (food, facilitators, lodging, travel, etc.) we are currently not giving refunds, if you have outstanding circumstances please reach out and we can evaluate. We reserve the right to use your ticket as a donation to Women In Ranching.
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Each individual attending the event is required to register separately. Registrations are not transferable or inclusive of additional attendees. If you’re coming with family or friends, please ensure that everyone completes their own registration to secure their spot. We are unable to provide accommodations for youth and children under the age of 21 years old due to insurance coverage.
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Yes, as part of the full experience and being in community together we strongly encourage all participants to stay at the overnight accommodations as it is an integral part of the event’s design. However, if you have mobility issues, disabilities, or other circumstances that make staying at the eco-retreat challenging, we have a limited number of hotel rooms available upon a first come, first serve basis.
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For the event, please wear comfortable clothes suited for all weather, dress in layers to adapt to changing temperatures, and bring a reusable water bottle and thermos for your beverages. Additionally, if you take any medications, please bring them with you and keep them on hand.
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Depending on the location, there are times when beer or wine is available to complement a supper meal. We ask that you not bring alcohol or any illegal drugs with you. Those would be grounds for removal from the gathering.
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Part of building community is creating boundaries and supporting one another to show up fully. Please find good caretakers for your loved ones so you can arrive and be fully present.
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The information collected during registration and in the post-event survey helps us enhance your event experience, improve future events, and secure proper funding. We use this data for event logistics, tailoring content to meet your needs, gathering feedback for continuous improvement, and fulfilling grant reporting requirements. Rest assured, your privacy is important to us, and all information is handled with confidentiality.
