Heaven on Earth – Art & Writing Retreats
Artist, author, and horse-lover, Jayme H. Mansfield, invites you to join her for one of her Heaven on Earth retreats! For six nights at the historic, top-rated, Wyoming guest ranch in the breathtaking Centennial Valley, we’ll create, ride horses, breathe a little deeper and smile a lot wider!
More Special Weeks: 3-Night Vacation | Ranch Jubilee | Adults Only | Writing Retreat | Art Retreat
Horse & Art Retreat
For six nights at the historic, top-rated, Wyoming guest ranch in the breathtaking Centennial Valley, we’ll create, ride horses, breathe a little deeper and smile a lot wider!
Date: Sunday, Sept 21st (1 p.m.) – Saturday, Sept. 27th (noon), 2025 and September 13-19, 2026
Where: Vee Bar Guest Ranch, 20 minutes west of Laramie. Only three hours from Denver!
Cost: Estimated cost $2650 (plus tax and service fee). Spots limited!
Non-refundable Initial Deposit: $400.00 due upon registration to hold your spot. Final $400.00 deposit due July 1 st, 2025. See Payment & Cancellation Policy under “more information”.
Includes: all food and shared (two guests) & single lodging, your “own” horse for the stay, guided riding and horse activities, all art materials & instruction, good times at the John Wayne Saloon, wagon ride, relaxation in the hot-tub, fly-fishing, etc., and the experience of a lifetime! Click on more info for a detailed flyer.
Go to the retreat sponsors website:
https://www.jaymehmansfield.com/instruction.
Write & Ride Retreat
For six nights at the historic, top-rated, Wyoming guest ranch in the breathtaking Centennial Valley, we’ll write, ride horses, breathe a little deeper and smile a lot wider!
Whether you are a seasoned author, a writer-in-progress, or simply passionate about literary expression and love to read and chat with others about the writing process, you’ll be immersed in creative inspiration. Gift yourself a unique time to write, reflect, and refresh.
Date: Sunday, May 17th (1 p.m.) – Saturday, May 23rd (noon), 2026
Where: Vee Bar Guest Ranch, 20 minutes west of Laramie. Only three hours from Denver!
Cost: $2650 (plus tax and service fee) – NOTE: This is a close approximate as 2025 prices are being determined! . Spots are limited!
Non-refundable Initial Deposit: $400.00 due upon registration to hold your spot. Final $400.00 deposit due February 1 st, 2025.
Includes: All food and shared (two guests) & single lodging, your “own” horse for the stay, guided riding and horse activities, writing inspiration, tips, time, and resources, good times at the John Wayne Saloon, wagon ride, relaxation in the hot-tub, fly-fishing, etc., and the experience of a lifetime!
Go to the retreat sponsors website:
https://www.jaymehmansfield.com/instruction.
“When I attended the first Heaven on Earth Write and Ride Retreat at the Vee Bar Guest
Ranch near Laramie, Wyoming, I realized a life-long goal of visiting a ranch and riding
horses. The visit was exactly as represented and truly a Heaven on Earth experience all
around.
The third-generation family who owns and operates the Vee Bar is a welcoming and
accommodating community who knows what real western hospitality really means and
practices it without fail. The cabins provide for all of your needs while still remaining rustic
and authentic. The meals were extremely delicious and menus well thought out.
Jayme is a woman of many talents and will also go to any lengths to guarantee that her
guests have the experience they are seeking, whether it be in riding or writing, or both. The
guests that shared my experience were capable, intelligent women whose company I enjoyed
and with whom I hope to keep in touch.” – A.J. Keith
Reviews of Our Art Retreat
"Life Changing Experience..."
I had the pleasure of taking Jayme’s Art and Horse Retreat. It was a life changing experience. The days were filled with riding, bonding with the horses, new friendships and art. Jayme’s gift of teaching, along with her artistic talent, inspired everyone to explore painting in a safe and creative environment. The ranch is breathtaking with skies that go on forever. I guarantee that everyone who takes a class from Jayme will come away with a heart full of experiences and joy that is unmatched by anything they’ve done before.
Sharon G.
"New Adventure..."
Jayme is a lovely cowgirl and inspiring artist. I thank her for giving me a week of new adventure and peace.
Karen C.
"Paradise on earth..."
I have been to the Vee Bar 4 times for riding and painting retreats. Quite simply, it’s life-changing! The ranch is truly like stepping into paradise on Earth and worries melt away. You will leave this place with a sense of soulful peace and be ready to return as often as possible!
Roberta H.
Contact Us
If you would like to check availability, please go to our check availability page. If you have other questions or comments, please go to our contact page. You can also email us from your email program by clicking here or copying and pasting veebar@veebar.com into your program.