Ranch announces holiday activities

Black Butte Ranch announced their 2009-2010 holiday activity schedules this week.

Activities include the "Home on the Range" Gingerbread Village to benefit Sisters Habitat for Humanity; horse-drawn carriage rides during Christmas and New Years; and an art display of Tom Browning's world-famous Santa paintings in the Lodge Gallery.

"Family traditions are the focus of this year's activities" said Scott Huntsman, president & CEO, Black Butte Ranch. "With the charitable contributions to Sisters Habitat for Humanity and the displaying of Tom Browning's art, we look forward to seeing the Central Oregon community come to the Ranch to enjoy the holiday activities and help raise money for a good cause."

Black Butte Ranch will be featuring "Home on the Range," a Western-themed Gingerbread Village, on display from December 1 through January 4. Local artists and bakers are encouraged to participate in the Professional Division with a $300 first-place cash prize.

All proceeds raised by the event will go to Sisters Habitat for Humanity. The Gingerbread Village will have Tom Browning's Santa paintings as the backdrop to showcase the wonderful creations.

Black Butte Ranch will also feature Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 12 and December 19, including pictures with Santa. Carriage rides will be available on December 23, 24, 26, 27, 31 and January 1-2, 2010.

Call 595-1510 to make reservations and ticket purchases.