Heaven on Earth
Horse & Art Retreat September 13-19, 2026
Vee Bar Guest Ranch
Artist, author, and horse-lover, Jayme H. Mansfield, invites you to the Heaven on Earth ~ Horse & Art Retreat! For six nights and seven days at the historic, top-rated, Wyoming guest ranch in the breathtaking Centennial Valley, we’ll create art, ride horses, breathe a little deeper and smile a lot wider!
Date: Sunday, September 13 (4 p.m.) – Saturday, September 19 (noon), 2026
Where: Vee Bar Guest Ranch, 20 min. west of Laramie. Only three hours from Denver and 15 min. from the Laramie airport. Visit www.veebar.com for more information, great photos and video!
Cost: $3316.72 (includes tax and service charge) Spots are limited to 18. Non-refundable deposit: $500.00 due upon registration to hold your spot. Final $500.00 deposit due May 1 s t, 2026. See Payment & Cancellation Policy below.
Includes: All food and lodging (shared accommodations with separate bedrooms), your “own” horse for the stay, guided riding and horse activities, all art materials & instruction, gifts & goodies, fun times at the John Wayne Saloon, relaxation in the hot tub, fly-fishing, hiking in the Snowy Mountain Range, and so much more . . . the most relaxing and inspiring experience of a lifetime!
Heavenly Horse Time
The Vee Bar Ranch family and wranglers know their horses! Based on your level of riding and horse experience (all levels welcome), you’ll become best buds with the perfect horse who will journey with you through grassy meadows and rivers, along mountain paths, herd cows and calves, and partner for good ol’ Western fun and games. We’ll ride each day in sunshine or snow (yes, the weather does what it does, especially at 8,000 ft. elevation), and bask in the spectacular autumn colors.
Inspired Art Time
Pretty much every view stirs the creative soul! Whether a seasoned artist, dabbler, or none, we’ll create acrylic on canvas paintings inspired by the surroundings and your imagination. There is no “right” way to approach the creative process and Jayme’s encouraging and informative approach will provide another measure of relaxation and joy. Additional art activities and mediums are available if your creative muse goes wild—watercolor, pastel, and more, as you create both “en plein aire” (outdoors) and inside the historic lodge and cozy cabins. Over the course of your stay, Jayme provides group and personal art instruction. Just as important, free time is also built into the schedule to independently tap into your creative muse (or go fly-fishing, read by the river, or take a snooze!). All art materials are provided to make travel easy and the packing light!
Relaxation & Reflection
Time I can attest there’s something extra special about the ranch ~ it’s a place where you breathe differently and wear a silly grin. Perhaps it’s the mixture of fresh air and sunshine, the sound of the river just a stone’s throw away, the whinnying of horses in the nearby meadows, Western hospitality like no other, the most delicious meals this side of the Mississippi, and friends made for a lifetime … so much that my husband, James, and live here full time! After all, we found our heaven on earth. Come enjoy with us!
Testimonials
I haven’t missed one yet and don’t plan to. This retreat is a gift everyone should give themselves. Whether you ride horses or never have; whether you’re and artist or have not picked up a brush since you were a child. Being at the beautiful Vee Bar Ranch will soothe you, inspire you, and most of all, melt away any stress you carry. The hospitality, the delicious meals, the best horses and sights that will fill you with awe and maybe a tear or two. New friends become old friends and memories are made. Say yes! to yourself and the adventure.
~Sarah R., NC
This retreat is a dream come true. Thank you for an unforgettable week with some of the loveliest people, places, horses, and artistic encouragement . . . not to mention the food and lodging. A+!!
~Leanne S., NE
Vee Bar Ranch is one of the most exceptional destinations I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing, and I’ve enjoyed tremendous places all over the world. Restful yet adventurous, peaceful yet playful. Immerse yourself, your family and friends in the life of a Wyoming ranch--unlike you can even imagine in richness and fun living for a brief moment outside the chaos most of us live. 10+ out of 10! Jayme’s Heaven on Earth Horse & Art Retreat has been the most restful and inspiring respite I’ve ever experienced. I signed up on a fluke, but now it is part of my annual plans as the creativity she and this incredible ranch and its people have unleashed, is palpable. My daily regular life is filled with the chaos of family life, the big city, and a stressful job, but now I have this little slice of Heaven on Earth. Truly, to tap into something different and so incredible that it has morphed my perspective and daily life approach, is so surprisingly beautiful and life-affirming. 10+ out of 10 for sure!
~ Krista, CO
So . . . honestly when the day arrived to prepare for this retreat, I was seriously questioning with, “What was I thinking? Ugh!” Timing was not great, so many things to deal with, etc. Deep breath. I realized I could just stop thinking. No expectations, try new things, just get through it. I had no idea what God had in mind for me. Timing was great, so great because I didn’t even know how mush garbage and baggage I was carrying. And, you know what? That baggage just started unpacking itself all over this place. It was left strewn over meadows and gently moving creek beds. Along fence lines and over pastures where cattle grazed. Being surrounded by the beauty of God’s handiwork and such sincerely lovely women made me remember what is truly important. Mostly, I loved the LAUGHING, so much laughing and joy. Can we put a price tag on that? This is a special place. I left there with a lighter heart, a new intensity for remembering what is important and to try and chart my course accordingly. Thank you, Jayme, you truly believe and emulate what you teach.
~Susie J., WY
Have you ever just wanted to be around someone because they bring the best out in you? Well, I haven’t, until now. Jayme Mansfield is that person. She’s just a beautiful heart, encouraging teacher, happy face, talented artist, moving writer, welcoming spirit, kind soul, and someone I wish everyone could meet and learn from. Come to the Vee Bar to relax and experience!
~ Vicki G., CO
