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Bios: You will almost never see Nubbs except for the occasional glimpse, and probably over by the cat food (he’s feral). Chocolate and Rowdy will walk under your feet until you pick them up (they love people); Rowdy is Chocolate’s baby. Yellow tentatively loves attention, but can also be shy.
Bios: Larry and Curly are the dynamic duo of Sundance, often spotted hanging out on the rocks behind the Main Lodge. These two are as friendly as they come—especially if you have snacks! They absolutely love food and treats, so don’t be surprised if they greet you with hopeful eyes (and maybe a little goat side-eye if you’re empty-handed).
While they adore human attention, they’re a bit wary of dogs—so if you see them making a quick getaway, you’ll know why! Keep an eye out for them on your perimeter ride and be sure to point them out to guests. They’re a staple of the Sundance family and always happy to say hello—just don’t forget the treats!
The Story of Princess Redfeather (Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone)
This is the story of the Indian princess for whom Red Feather Lakes is named.
Tsianina Redfeather was born December 13, 1882, in the Indian reservation territory of Oklahoma. Her Creek and Cherokee ancestors were uprooted from their southeastern United States homeland, then forced to march to the Oklahoma Territory between 1820 and 1842. So many died along the way that it was called the “Trail of Tears.”
Organizational Chart:
- Ellen doesn’t report to anyone.
- Dan and Marketing Manager (Sarah) report to Ellen.
- Barn Manager (Remy) reports to Dan.
- All wranglers report to Barn Manager (Remy) except when “loaned” to another Manager.
- All kitchen staff report to the Chef (Fred) and housekeeping staff report to Front-of-the-House Manager (Seantell) or Ellen (except when “loaned” to another Manager).
- When the Events Manager (Sarah) is hosting a wedding or other event, we ALL report to her and do whatever she asks, preferably without bitching.
Each staff member will be given a personal weekly schedule with assigned days off and assigned duties each day (such as feeding horses, scullery wench, rifle range master or campfire s’mores-maker, etc.).
This weekly schedule will repeat each week, not changing EXCEPT:
- when Events Manager has last minute weddings/events booking,
- a neighbor needs help with an emergency,
- significant guest requirements arise (such as handicapped guests) or
- staff members are added or removed from the schedule (we encourage a mid-season break for each of us).
- If Lassie is telling us that Tommy fell down the well (again…)
You MUST have a Gmail account to access weekly schedules and lots of other documents that we share on Google Drive. Before the 8:30 AM meeting each morning, all Managers will meet for a 5 minute stand-up meeting to confirm staff assignments or last minute changes & additions. At 8:30 AM, all staff working that day will meet outside of the kitchen back door for a stand-up meeting. If staff members are “loaned” to another manager, they will report to that manager for the remainder of the day or until told otherwise. That manager will report back to make sure that all loaned staff members preformed duties to the best of their ability (or otherwise).
Note: One of the things that makes our ranch stand out from other ranches is our willingness to be as flexible as possible. The only thing that you can depend on around here is change. There will be days (such as when we have a severely handicapped guest, a neighbor in need or a last minute event booking) when your assignment may change three times! This means that you will always be on a team, and that team is likely to change every day! If you require repetition, consistency, and/or lots of supervision, you will not be happy here.
Your packing list – what to bring.
Other basic information and important articles you should know before you arrive.