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Whistlejacket Farm’s Equestrian Weekend

September 8, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - September 11, 2022 @ 8:00 am

Glamping for Horse Lovers: Enjoy a Relaxing Weekend with Wendy Potts and Paul Kostial

The memories of horse camp as a kid go down for most as the best times of our lives. Think of a horse crazy group with learning and laughter. Now decades later, add spa services, leading trainer Wendy Potts, and USEF judge Paul Kostial as your mentors, luxury accommodations and five-star meals and wine!

Whistlejacket Farm, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, will play host to an amazing weekend with limited space, designed to cater to the most avid horse lovers, all while enjoying the resort-like canvas of equestrian living. Come with or without your horse or attend as an auditor, you will be our guest to a weekend you will never forget

Agenda – 2 Options to choose from:

  1. Option 1. Glamping for Horse Lovers – 3 nights resort style experience – $1,250 – plus lodging options (detailed below)
    • 10 spots available on a First Come First Served basis (5 horse spots available – stalls, bedding and cleaning provided, bring your own feed, board $25/day)

      Schedule of Activities

    • Thursday, September 8th
      • 3:00pm Check in for farmhouse and casitas (see options and descriptions below)
      • 5:00 pm Welcome Reception on the patio at the farmhouse with Wendy, Paul and the Whistlejacket team, heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine pairings to start your weekend with style!
    • Friday, September 9th
      • 8:00 am Breakfast served in the farmhouse
      • 9:00 am – 11:30 am Private Symposium (Wendy & Paul)
      • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm lunch served at the barn
      • 12:30pm – 2:30pm Private Symposium continues
      • 3:00 pm free time, chair massages, manicures, pedicures at the farmhouse
      • 6:00 pm Cocktails on the Patio followed by on-site, chef- prepared dinner with wine pairings
    • Saturday, September 10th
      • 8:00 am Breakfast served in the farmhouse
      • 9:00 am – 11:30am Symposium
      • 11:30am – 12:30pm Hot lunch served in barn
      • 12:30pm – 3:00pm Symposium and wrap up
      • 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Yoga class, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, exploring
      • 6:30 pm Chef-prepared farmhouse cookout; chef’s choice on the grill with all the fixin’s; local craft beers and wines; the night ends with gourmet s’mores by the firepit
    • Sunday, September 11th
      • 8:00 am Continental Breakfast available in the farmhouse
      • 11:00 am Check out and Departure of Guests

Lodging Options
First Come First Served!

the farmhouse at Whistlejacket Farm
The classic 1950’s original farmhouse has been recently updated and features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, a fully stocked kitchen, quaint reading room, porches and patios with views of the barns, lake and countryside.

One bedroom suite hosts a full bed, dressing room and private bath. The second bedroom hosts a full bed plus a total of seven bunks, an adjoining dressing room and private bath. Guests have access to a washer dryer, internet and Smart TV.
For this weekend, we suggest a maximum occupancy of 5-6 guests as space will be shared by all staying in the house.

Come by yourself or put together a group of friends!

Up to 2 guests, $150/night (2 singles)
3-4 guests, $100/night (group)
5-6 guests, $75/night (larger group)

the casitas at Whistlejacket Farm
Enjoy privacy and luxury accommodations in the newly constructed, on-site casitas featuring 2 individual, hotel-style rooms, each hosting a queen bed, sitting area, private bath and comfortable porches looking out onto the lake. Rooms sleep 1-2 guests. (2 rooms available.)

$140/night

Hotels in Alvarado:

Our local hotel partners are located just 3 miles away:
Check with them for special Whistlejacket Room rates under $98/night.

Holiday Inn Express, Alvarado
https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/612db56/holiday-inn-express-hotel-suites-alvarado

La Quinta, Alvarado
https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/602d1cd/la-quinta-inn-suites-alvarado

  1. Option 2. Auditors – Saturday, September 10th (Symposium only) – $150
    • 20 available spots on a First Come First Served basis
    • Saturday, September 10th
      • 8:00am check in
      • 9:00am – 11:30am – Symposium
      • 11:30 – 12:30 – Hot lunch served in barn
      • 12:30 – 3:00pm Symposium and wrap up

Reserve Your Spot

Please complete the form below and we will call you directly to confirm availability, lodging details and process payment.

Details

Start:
September 8, 2022 @ 3:00 pm
End:
September 11, 2022 @ 8:00 am
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Venue

Whistlejacket Farm
4025 S. Burleson Boulevard
Alvarado, TX 76009 United States
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