Women in Ranching Confluence
*** The Confluence is SOLD OUT! Please join our waitlist if you'd like to be alerted if a spot opens up. ***
Hosted by Women in Ranching (WIR) in partnership with the Paicines Ranch Learning Center, the WIR Confluence '25 is designed to spark meaningful conversations and deepen connections to the land and one another. This immersive experience offers participants the rare opportunity to engage with each other and with guest speakers, exchange ideas, share stories, and celebrate the power of collective action. Through collaborative activities, open dialogue, and thought-provoking panel discussions, we will build on our roots, laying the groundwork for continued growth.
Women in Ranching began their journey at Paicines Ranch over a decade ago with a vision imagined by our own Elaine Patarini and TomKat Ranch's Wendy Millet, and we are so humbled WIR will be returning home with us for their annual (and first-ever in-person!) Confluence.
You've arrived at the place that has all you need to know about registration, lodging, travel, meals and venue logistics!
— Registration & Participation Levels —
Please choose the level below that you most identify with and complete your registration here:
*** The Confluence is SOLD OUT! Please join our waitlist if you'd like to be alerted if a spot opens up. ***
Community Champion
Tier 1
Choose this tier if your business is well established and you have stable access to land, financial resources, and food security. Your contribution at this level helps sponsor lower-tier tickets and offsets operational costs, allowing more women in ranching to join who might otherwise be unable to afford a ticket. By selecting this tier, you are empowering a more diverse and inclusive gathering by ensuring that people with varied economic backgrounds can attend.
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$500
All-inclusive covering programming, meals, lodging & shuttle
Steward of the Land
Tier 2
Choose this tier if you are building your business, lease land without full stability and/or are in the early years of paying for your land, but you have a sound bank relationship and are food secure. By selecting this tier, you are demonstrating a commitment to paying our leaders and speakers their full value as presenters.
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$325
All-inclusive covering programming, meals, lodging & shuttle
Early-Stage Rancher
Tier 3
Choose this tier if you are a beginning but active rancher or farmer (defined by USDA as 10 years or less of management experience) and have limited financial resources but still wish to actively support the event and our community’s mission. This tier covers the cost of your attendance and helps keep the event sustainable. By selecting this tier, you’re demonstrating a commitment to our shared community values and supporting accessible, impactful programming.
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$225
All-inclusive covering programming, meals, lodging & shuttle
Local's Pass
(no lodging)
Choose this tier if you are local and will not need lodging during the event (OR if you'd like to book lodging off-site, see options below).
This ticket type is also good for those who would like to stay in their RV/camper or would like to pitch a tent (RV/camping is an additional $25).
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$175
Includes programming & meals ONLY (no lodging or shuttle).
Student Scholarship
(only 3 available)
The students who have been a part of Women in Ranching programming add a great deal to our organization. We know you are working, being a full-time student and trying to find your place in the world. We encourage you to fill out the application no later than January 13th, 2025. You will be notified on Monday, January 27, 2025 of a final decision.
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$0
All-inclusive covering programming, meals, lodging & shuttle
— Mileage / Airfare Reimbursement —
>> Are you an active rancher/farmer in need of travel scholarship support?
>> Are you an indigenous rancher/farmer in need of travel scholarship support?
If you check yes to either, Women in Ranching will cover up to $700 in travel expenses, including flights or mileage. To make the most of this support, we encourage you to book your flights as early as possible, as costs typically increase closer to the event. Please save your receipts for reimbursement and ACH checks will be issued on the first day of the event.
When you register you will be able to indicate if you would like travel scholarship support.
— Lodging & Camping —
If you would like to buy the Local's Pass and book lodging offsite, alternative options are listed below. Please contact any of the below for more information:
- Ridgemark - 10 miles from Ranch
- Best Western - located in Hollister, 15 miles from Ranch
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - located in Hollister, 15 miles from Ranch
Food, Nourishment & Connection!
— Transportation & Arrival Logistics —
For more Frequently Asked Questions for visitors to Paicines Ranch, please visit our FAQ page:
— Location: Paicines Ranch —
Located in central California's San Benito County, Paicines Ranch is a historic 7,600-acre ranch that works to regenerate ecosystems by growing healthy soil, nutrient-dense food and vibrant, diverse communities. Using the practices of regenerative agriculture, the ranch team manages this diverse landscape in partnership with nature and livestock to produce 100% grass-fed-and-finished lamb and beef, and pastured pork, turkey and eggs. Paicines Ranch also grow organic grain, as well as organic grapes in a polyculture vineyard that is designed to be managed by sheep. Over the years, the ranch has become a renown destination for learning about regenerative agriculture through their programs and educational workshops while also serving as a treasured location for hosting weddings, retreats, and events.
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