Flames in the Flint Hills

The Particulars

Flames in the Flint Hills is limited to 50 participants

fire

Time

3:30 - 9:00 PM Saturday, April 17 2010

Location Grandview Ranch, a beautiful setting at the end of a Flint Hills Road. (see map)
Cost:

This very unique experience includes:

  • Fabulous chuck wagon dinner
  • Great old time music concert
  • Spectacular photo opportunities
  • Meeting interesting people from all over
  • Fascinating information about the Flint Hills and prairie burning
  • Shopping for high quality Flint Hills art
  • Hands on participation in lighting and managing a prairie fire
  • $120 per person
Reservations This exclusive event is limited to 50 participants. Spaces are guaranteed in order of receipt of reservation form with payment.
Refund Policy Complete refund if requested by March 20, 2010 or if the entire event is cancelled (not likely). Fifty percent refund if we have the dinner and concert but cannot burn due to unusual weather.
Weather April average high, 65 F; average low, 42 F; average precip. 0.00"-0.01"
Accommodations Grandview Ranch is about half way between Emporia and Cottonwood Falls/Strong City. For lodging and other fun things to do in the area, contact Emporia Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-279-3730. Or contact the Chase County Chamber of Commerce at 620-273-8469.
Consider bringing Garden rake (not leaf rake) if you wish to drag fire. A few rakes will be available - Camera and rugged outdoor all-weather, all temperature clothes and shoes.

"Well after nightfall into last month's burn, flames licked the prairie ridge lines as guests from as far away as Finland stood sipping beer and swaying to music." (The Wall Street Journal, 8/9/05)

Watch the video about the Grandview Ranch and Flames in the Flint Hills event.

Booking has begun for our 2010 range burning events. Reserve your spot. Events are limited to 50 people.