The Rankin family would like to invite you to enjoy a weekend of memories and western hospitality at a ranch that dates back to the Civil War era. We have raised White Face Hereford cattle on this ranch since 1863, and have been entertaining guest from all over the world at our guest ranch for 43 years. The ranch not only offers a wonderful place to create memories, but a relaxing environment to preserve these memories with a scrapbooking weekend. We would love the opportunity to share our 145 years of memories with you.

Accommodations at the Ranch
Walker and Levinia
This two story ranch house was built by the founders of Rankin Ranch, Walker and Levinia Rankin, in the 1870's. It's walls tell the story of over 140 years of success and hardships that formed the ranching traditions of the Rankin Family.	Your cozy mountain cabin will provide both privacy and a spacious relaxing atmosphere.

Your weekend away at the ranch will be productive but relaxing as well. You can scrapbook from 7 a.m. to midnight or take some time to enjoy your surroundings. You will have your own private room in one of our cabins. You can relax outside your cabin door on your porch or you can relax down in the main lodge area and family living. You will enjoy spending time by the fire in the family living room surrounded by century old family photos and antiques or playing a few games or puzzles in the lounge. If you need a break from it all take a hike through the gorgeous mountains or down the creek. This is your weekend, take it at your pace!

The Scrapbooking Room
Diane at her work station working on her scrapbooks February '04. She finished two complete albums this weekend.	“The Scrapbook Buddies,” a group of women who attend our fall weekend annually, enjoy the time spent together creating memories with their friends and preserving them for their families in their scrapbooks

Our large Garden Room will provide you with a personal 3x5 work table and lamp to use throughout the weekend. We will supply some basic tools at each table and a community supply table with larger items. Our scrapbooking room will be open from 7 a.m. until 12 midnight.

Meals at the Ranch
	Hors d’oeuvres served in the family living room each evening.	Your delicious home cooked meals will be served in the family dining room.

The Rankin ladies have fun spoiling you on your weekend getaway. We know you will enjoy your scrapbooking from 7 a.m. until midnight without any children, husbands or cooking interrupting you! There will be no distractions other than the lingering aromas from our kitchen where your home cooked meals are being prepared and the beautiful view of nature out the window. Let us do the cooking, your three home cooked meals a day are guaranteed to be scrumptious!

Midnight Madness
The ladies enjoy a champagne and dessert buffet.	The ladies enjoying socializing and the Saturday Night Gift Exchange at Midnight Madness!

Scrapbooking Supplies

We are delighted to introduce our Creative Cowgirls' Scrapbooking Weekends at the Quarter Circle U Rankin Ranch. Our first weekend in February 2004 proved to be very successful. One of our guest completed an entire album in the three days she was here. We all had a wonderful time visiting and sharing ideas, however we were very productive as well. Beginners and experienced scrapbookers are welcome. Below are some of the comments made throughout the years.

February 2004
Thank you, thank you, thank you!  What a special time for all of us.  Your love and sharing makes us feel so special.  Every thoughtful, creative extra was so special and fun.  We loved our weekend our weekend so much.
All our love,
Jodi Eaden

November 2004
Dear Rankin Creative Cowgirls,
I really cannot express how absolutely WONDERFUL this weekend has been.  It fulfilled my expectations and went way, way beyond what I imagined.  The pampering part of the weekend was so nice, and welcome…. It all felt so welcome and want you all to know how much I appreciate the time, energy, and enthusiasm you bring to this getaway....Last of all it was so nice to work so hard and then go for a nice walk, or have a cup of tea, or chat with one of you about this great place.  Save me a spot for next November or I’ll never get over it!
Lots of love and appreciation,
Martha

November 2006
I’ve been to other camps multiple times and have become very picky.  Your weekend exceeded all of my expectations!
Creative Cowgirl – note on anonymous evaluation.

November 2007
Thank you very much.  This is the best of any scrapbooking weekend I have ever attended.
Creative Cowgirl – note on anonymous evaluation

November 2008
This is the only weekend for the entire year that I only have to worry about me.  What a luxury!  Every year I wish I could become part of your wonderful family.  Thanks for sharing yourselves with us.
Creative Cowgirl – note on anonymous evaluation

I wish I had one more day and night!!  Rankin Ranch always feels like a home away from home!!
Creative Cowgirl – note on anonymous evaluation

I really love your family, your enthusiasm, passion, and fun loving atmosphere!  You are all great! 
Thank you,
Tammy Bouyer

Tiara, Sarah, Glenda, Rebecca, Dianne, and Amanda

Come Join Us Soon

Write: RANKIN RANCH
P.O. Box 36-HP
Caliente, California 93518
(661) 867-2511
(661) 867-0105 (FAX)
rankinranchers@aol.com