8:00
a.m. –
Guests leave Las Vegas for Sandy Valley Ranch (SVR) for an hour’s
trip back in time to the Wild West of 100 years ago. Transportation
provided by the Client. SVR can provide transportation for an additional
fee. If desired and for an additional fee, the bus can stop
and pick up a hitch-hiking Western Character in
Jean to entertain with questionable humor, cowboy poetry and cowboy
lies (which are basically the same thing) for the last half of the
ride to the Ranch. He will remain with the guests during the event
and provide further entertainment.
9:00
p.m. – Guests arrive at Sandy Valley Ranch and are
greeted by Bandits and cowboys on horseback
that will “hold-up” the guests and direct them to the
Ranch House for a warm Western welcome and orientation.
Guests will
divide into three outlaw Gangs for the activities. Guests will be
given a souvenir straw cowboy hats and
a souvenir bandanas to help get them into
the Western Spirit and to help distinguish the three Gangs. Gangs
pick a gang leader who is responsible for a burlap bag containing
the hay cubes that the gang members earn for their expertise in
the various activities. Awards are given for the gang with the most
hay cubes. Some sneaky gangs even try to steal the other gang’s
cubes. Each gang will also receive “wild cards” that
may be used to substitute in a Ranch staff member for any activity.
The Gang Leader may elect to have another gang member substitute
as well. Gangs will earn one point for each wild card they turn
back in at the end of the adventure. The Gangs are encouraged to
come up with their own gang names.
Gangs not behavin’
like gangs or Gang Leaders not up to the challenge of Gang Leadin’
may have points taken away from their bag throughout the event.
This is at the discretion (or whim) of the facilitator and Wranglers!
Throughout
the Event– Drinks – Soda,
coffee, tea and bottled water will be available at our self-service
bar in the Ranch House and on the lawn, near the games. Alcohol
will be available if provided by the Client. Cost for SVR to transport
alcohol: $100.
9:15
a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Outlaw Gang Rotations –
Gangs rotate through the following 4 activities trying to earn the
most possible hay cube points. There will be 45 minutes for each
activity.
•Wagon Treasure Hunt – Gangs take a wagon
ride, one of the world’s first modes of transportation pulled
by our matched Outlaw Gang of Belgian Draft horses, to a determined
spot to find the Old Wells Fargo Lock Box full of stolen treasures.
The Gang will be given a treasure map and will have to work together
and come up with a strategy to find the treasures. This is a timed
event from the moment the Gang is given their map. The faster they
find the treasure, the better! The fastest Gang wins 10 hay
cubes!
•
Washboard Band – Gangs are given Washboard
Band Instruments and must come up with a Western Song to entertain
the rest of the guests. Instruments include galvanized buckets and
washboards, harmonicas, spoons, old guitars, cowbells and whatever
else we find in the desert that makes an interesting sound when
you beat on it. Some of the group sing, some “dance,”
and some bang on the instruments. Everyone gets creative! Best
song will win 10 hay cubes.
•
Western Games & Activities on the Lawn – Gangs
will earn hay cubes competing in skill related cowboy games such
as:
o Axe
Throwing – Guests learn the knack of throwing
a tomahawk-like axe at a target. It takes both skill and grace and
ladies seem to get the knack of it quicker than the guys. Of course,
hay cubes are awarded for each hit. Throwin’ at the boss is
discouraged! One hay cube awarded for each axe in the target
o Box Hockey – This is an old cowboy
game similar to foosball. One hay cube awarded for participating.
o Bucking Barrel – Participants
mount a barrel tethered about four-feet off the ground (as if riding
a buckin’ bronc) and are bounced up and down by our ranch
hands. This simulates what it is like for cowboys who ride Broncs
but is much safer. It really warms up the group, and gets ‘em
hootin’ and hollerin’. One hay cube awarded for
participating.
o Cow Pie Toss – The objective of
this game is to toss a dried cow pie (cow poop) into a hoop on the
ground. Participants wear gloves and it’s a lot harder than
it sounds (no pun intended). One cube awarded for each hay cube
in the circle.
o Horseshoes – This is the traditional
horseshoe pitching game where participants “pitch” (throw)
horseshoes a distance of approximately twenty-feet and try to get
a “ringer” (throw the horseshoe around the metal stake),
a “leaner” (lean the shoe against the stake), or “closest-to-the-pole.”
Two hay cubes awarded for a ringer. One hay cube awarded for
a leaner.
o Roping Lessons – Participants
are instructed on how to use a lasso, just like cowboys do ropin’
cattle. Guests practice on a “fake and friendly” steer
(but watch out, we’ve noticed he dodges to the right.) One
hay cube awarded for each catch.
11:45
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Rib Stickin’ Barbeque Lunch
– Cowboys and Cowgirls mosey into the Ranch
House for a delicious two-entrée lunch buffet bar featuring
Smokey Burgers with cheese, Old West Chinese Laundry Chicken Salad,
Potato Salad, and a lip smackin’ dessert. Coffee, tea, water
and soda are included, as well as alcoholic beverages if provided
by the Client.
12:30
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Arena Activities–
Everyone moves to our championship arenas where the Gangs compete
against the clock to see who can develop the best strategy to do
the following in the shortest time:
•
Goat Dressin’ – Don’t ya know goats,
like to get dressed up! This activity is unique, but also safe for
our friendly goats. Guests compete to catch their goat, and dress
it in an oversized t-shirt and shorts. The Gang with the fastest
time wins! Half the battle is makin’ sure the goats keep their
shorts on! This activity is great for building communication (mostly
swearing), not to mention lots of laughs. And don’t worry.
This activity is designed to be safe for our friendly goats. The
winning Gang gets 10 hay cubes. • Team Cattle Penning – The
guests will have a hoot-and-a-half trying their hand at Team Cattle
Penning. After a demonstration by our Wranglers, teams of guests
volunteer to mount our well-trained horses and develop a strategy
to move an ornery herd of cattle from one end of the arena into
a pen at the other end. The Gang with the fastest time wins
10 hay cubes to add to their gang bag!
1:30
p.m. – Awards Ceremony at the Arena –
Bandits will round everyone up for the ever-popular Sandy Valley
Ranch Awards Ceremony. Hay cubes will
be counted under the watchful eyes of our Wranglers and special
awards will be given to guests accomplishing amazing and unusual
feats throughout the event such as:
• Best
Cowpoke with a Rope
• Most Accurate with a Cow Pie
• Most Courageous Bucking Barrel Rider
And, some lucky
guest may even be awarded the world famous and much sought-after
Sandy Valley Ranch Golden Cow Pie.
2:00
p.m. – Guests bid a sad farewell to the Ranch and
head back to the 21st century.
Approximate Starting Price: $225 per person
The above schedule is approximate.
At Sandy Valley Ranch Mother Nature is in charge and she doesn’t
have a minute hand. We follow the schedule but we don’t rush
around like city folks.
All Sandy Valley Ranch Group events are custom packages.
Price is based on number guaranteed above, choice of activities
and duration.
Price may change with modifications to the above proposal.
The price is good for thirty (30) days.
Price
includes taxes and gratuity.
Price
does not include:
• Purchase or transportation of alcohol by SVR. Alcohol
will be served if provided by the client. SVR will transport the
liquor for an additional cost of $100. If interested, please contact
Joe Haviland at (702) 723-1009 to make arrangements.
• Transportation to and from the Ranch.
• Western Character
Payment
Schedule:
• 50% or more of the total amount is due upon approval of
the proposal, and is required to reserve the date.
• The balance, if any, is due no later than ten (10) working
days before the event.
• The amount for each person over the guarantee that attends
the event will be billed and payable thirty (30) days after invoice.
• A 3% processing fee will be added to payments made by credit
card.
