Go East High!

At the ranch, we do more than just weddings, company picnics, and birthday parties.  We also do private parties, like high school reunions.  It is always so much fun to be a part of these events because we get the chance to hear our guests' stories and share their memories.

Awhile ago, East High School's Class of 1958 held their reunion luncheon at Faulkner's Ranch so we got a chance to enjoy their blast to the past.

What stood out so much about this reunion was the decor.  It was more than just the school colors.  It was a piece of history right out of their yearbooks.

Just take a look at this cheerleading uniform that they had on display by the stage:

Isn't that a fun idea?  Seeing that must have brought back so many memories of Friday night football games.  The skirts have gotten a little shorter since then, haven't they? ;o)

They also showed their school pride with their centerpieces.

We love the use of the megaphones.  It is such a simple idea, but it adds the perfect touch of school spirit.

They also paid tribute to those that had passed with a beautiful "In Memoriam" wall collage...

Below the collage they had a memorabilia table complete with cheer sweaters, yearbooks, and photos.

It was easy to see that the alumni really enjoyed looking through this display.  It was such a nice way to honor the memory of those who were no longer with them by remembering the good ole times.

Of course, we can't forget to mention the band!  They were still rockin' after all these years and provided the perfect entertainment for the afternoon.

Overall, this was such a fun event!

 Thanks again to the Class of '58 for sharing their good times with us!

If you would like to consider Faulkner's Ranch for your next class reunion, send us an e-mail today!

Have a great day, ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's

What a Ball!

This summer, we were once again honored to host Kansas City’s debutantes for one of their Jewel Ball parties! 

Leading up to the big Jewel Ball, the families of the debutantes host a series of parties.  We've hosted them many times before at Benjamin Ranch, but this was their first time here at Faulkner's.  Needless to say, we were so excited to welcome them and show them a wonderful evening!

This evening was so magical!

They arrived via buses which is always a great way to get the party started.  Upon arrival everyone was served fresh squeezed lemonade and popcorn to enjoy while they played the ranch recreation.  

Then it was time to hop on the mechanical bull! 

For dinner they enjoyed chicken, beef, and vegetable kabobs with roasted red potatoes, salad, corn, watermelon, and warm dinner rolls with butter.  For dessert, there was warm fruit cobbler with vanilla ice cream.  Yum!

See this beautiful decor?  All of the fresh flowers you see were grown on one of the host family’s farms.  They looked absolutely amazing! And those cute little mason jar cups you see above?  Those were the adorable party favors!

After dinner the talented Dana and Donna Schirmer taught the group how to square dance.  They had a blast!  This is a great activity for any event because it helps everyone loosen up on the dance floor - even those "non-dancers".  Dana and Donna are great at teaching it too! They start out easy with the popular dances to fill the dance floor, then gradually they move everyone into squares to teach them the basics of square dancing.  After 45 minutes, they are do-so-do'ing and promenading like pros!  Of course, square dancing holds a special place in our heart since it was the very start of how Faulkner's Ranch came to be! 

The evening ended with a full dance floor and the Garry Lincoln Band jamming the night away!  

There's nothing quite like dancing to country music in front of the bandstand under the twinkle lights and starlight!

Thanks once again to KC's Debutantes for choosing Faulkner's Ranch!  Y'all are just wonderful!

To see pictures of their beautiful Jewel Ball, click here!

Have a great day, y’all!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner’s

A Notable Event

It’s always fun to host a group of out-of-towners at the ranch.  In fact, it is one of the favorite types of event that we produce!

So, of course, when Sarah from Notables in Minneapolis, MN called inquiring about a group of clients that they wanted to entertain during an upcoming convention that was going to be held in KC we were very excited.  Sarah's partner, Rich, visited the ranch last winter to view the facility and discuss the details.  The rest is history!  We were delighted to finally host this fun group from all over the country with a fun-filled evening at the ranch this summer.
Check out the details below!

We couldn’t help but notice what the back of the bus said that they arrived on:

“Very Special People On Board.”

Amen to that!  They were special!

Okay, back to the par-tay!

They had lots of special touches planned that made the evening one that their guests will remember for a long time.

Here, let us just paint you a picture.  

Close your eyes and imagine yourself roasting s’mores by a summer campfire as you listen to Garry Lincoln strum his guitar and serenade you with his gorgeous voice.  Are you picturing it?  ....

Before they got to that part of the night though they enjoyed some other great things.  Just get a look at what was for dinner.

Are you drooling yet?  Yup, that’s what we thought.  Not sure if you know this, but we make all of our own BBQ here at the ranch - no outside catering here!  And, we don’t want to brag or anything, but it is dang good! Don’t believe us?  Then just try some during Pumpkin Season - it’ll have you comin’ back for more! :)

In addition to the chow, they also played some fun ranch games.  No matter what age you are, there is nothing like a good cow milking contest.  Never milked a cow before?  Don’t worry - Old Bessy is a good one to practice on ;)

They also had some fantastic party favors that were right up our alley.

Aren’t these belt buckles cool?  We loved this party favor because not only is it usable, but it ties in with the theme of the night.

We were so glad that we go to spend such a fun evening with these folks!  You can imagine how delighted we were when we opened up our Inbox and saw that a special video of the night had been e-mailed to us from Cesar Hernandez, their graphic designer.  Click here to see it yourself - it's awesome!

Interested in having an event at Faulkner’s Ranch?   Well, then just click here pardner!

Have a great day, ya’ll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner’s

Inked

Things have been getting pretty hardcore at our company picnics lately.

That's right, we've been tattin' it up and gettin' inked!

Don't worry if you're afraid of needles though!  You won't find any at our tattoo stations.

That's because these are all done with an airbrush by our skilled tattoo artists.

These airbrush tattoos are the not only painless, but they're also non-permanent.  The perfect kind if you ask us!

This amenity has been very popular with all ages.  Talk about a great activity to provide at your company picnic or birthday party!

Now we wanna know:

If you could get any tattoo, what would you get?

Interested in learning more about our Company Picnics?  Well then CLICK HERE, pardner!

Have a great day, ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's

Word From the Herd: A Harley Birthday

One of the things that we love about our two venues is how they can be transformed to fit almost any theme.

A prime example of this is the AMAZING Harley Davidson Themed 75th Birthday Party that was hosted by the ever creative Gosselin clan last weekend at the Benjamin Ranch.  You might recall some of their past events and creations.  Seriously, when they get together there is no stopping their event awesomeness.  

This party was a surprise celebration for Milt, their loving father and grandfather. 
When he walked into the barn over at Benjamin Ranch he had no idea what was in store for him that afternoon...

Let's just say, he was truly impressed!

People from as far back as Milt’s childhood friends were invited to celebrate his big 75th birthday.  Michele, his daughter, created the invitations using a picture that she had taken when Milt purchased his Harley (we told you he’s a wild one!) and had them printed through Shutterfly.  Shutterfly is a great invitation resource and you can often find great deals on their printing services.

To get everyone in the party spirit, they were greeted at the door by the Gosselin family.  All of the guests were given a dew-rag, tattoos (fake, of course), and a name tag which included how they knew Milt.
Milt was even suited up with big birthday gift of some hot new chaps...

The decor is really what set this event apart.  With just a few additions, they were able to transform the barn into a wild motorcycle evening for this milestone party!

Take the cake table for example...it’s one that you might not expect to see at a 75th birthday party.  

Let’s just say - the “hot bod displays” were really the icing on the cake and a perfect addition to the Harley theme.  

Speaking of those Biker Babes, the mannequins and their sassy attire came from local thrift stores. 

As for the Harley engine replicas that were scattered throughout the party place, they came from P-Ayr Products in Leavenworth, KS.

One of the highlights of the evening was the amazing photo wall.  Lisa Gosselin, Milt's daughter-in-law, rigged up this beauty by painting some to resemble sheet metal and adding a Harley-Davidson vinyl logo (have we mentioned that she is the queen of vinyl?).  She then added some racing flag decor that Michele had found to really give it a pop!

This photo booth was a great idea!
They first used it as the perfect backdrop for Milt to model his new biker attire to the tune of "Bad To the Bone."  After that, it was not only was it a fun activity for the guests, but it also provided some really neat and out of the ordinary family and friend photo keepsakes...

The Biker Babes even got some extra attention here ;o)

Like father, like son.

The party people then chowed down on some amazing food that included Faulkner's smoked wings (teriyaki and plain), mozzarella sticks, chips and salsa, popcorn, firecracker crackers, and more.

They also had pedal car races, a corn hole toss, bull riding and other games available for their guests to play and enjoy.

Overall, this was a super fun party with lots of fantastic memories!  Thanks to the Gosselin clan for bringing some wild fun to the Benjamin Ranch!

Interested in having a special party to celebrate a loved one?  Check out our website and then give us a call at 816-761-1234!  We'd love to help you plan a wild night of your own!

Have a great day ya'll!

~ Your Friends at Faulkner's