CONNECT + COLLABORATE
at our Art of the Cowgirl Gatherings

OKLAHOMA GATHERING
OCTOBER 10-12, 2025
Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Registration Opens August 4th, 2025
Join us at the Oklahoma Gathering taking place at the Osage County Fairgrounds and historic Cross Bell Ranch in Pawhuska.
A variety of workshops & clinics will be offered throughout the weekend. On Saturday evening, there will be a fundraising event at the Cross Bell Ranch—with food, drink, music, and more—bringing the community together in support of the Foundation’s mission.
A highlight of this year’s Oklahoma Gathering is our Upholstery Retreat with Sierra Shores of The Rusted Roan Design, Co. In this immersive 3-day workshop you’ll be guided through the upholstery process from the foundation to the finishing details. You’ll leave with not just a finished piece—but the skills and confidence to tackle more projects on your own. All lodging and meals are included in the retreat fee. See Sierra’s workshop below for complete details.
The Foundation is always accepting items for the silent auctions held in conjunction with our Gatherings. 100% of the proceeds go towards the Fellowship programs. If you would like to make a donation for the Oklahoma Gathering silent auction please contact us.
WORKSHOPS + CLINICS

Cinch Building with
Olivia Wofford
Cost: $375
*THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST.

"Nice Job, Cowgirl!"
with Judy Wagner
Cost: $295
*THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Rawhide Braiding
with Jay Adcock
Cost: $1,250
*THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Silversmithing with
Barbara Jacques
Cost: $825
*THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Youth Trick Riding
with Haley Proctor
Cost: $425
*THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Upholstery Retreat with
Sierra Shores
Cost: $TBA
*THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST.
LODGING
+ The Cross Bell Ranch
Information Coming Soon!
Eugene Claremont “Gene” Mullendore was born in 1905 in Cleveland, Oklahoma while Kathleen Boren was born 1905 in Caney, Kansas. Her parents rode 45 miles on their horses to register Kathleen’s birth at the Osage Indian Agency. Thus making her eligible as an original allottee to receive Osage Headright. Each allotte was issued 640 acres and an interest in Mineral Rights owned by the Tribe.
The main Cross Bell Headquarters are located on that original 640 acres. On December 21, 1926 Kathleen and Gene were married in Caney, Kansas. Together they built an empire which, at one time, covered more than 130,000 acres along the Kansas/Oklahoma border. They focused on breeding fine Quarter Horses to work the large cattle operation they had developed. They raised the best of the best Hereford cattle and were recognized as the largest cattle shippers ever on the Santa Fe Railroad. The Ranch also raised hogs for market and to feed the Mullendore Family and the cowboys and their families. Large goat herds were used keep the land clear and dairy cattle supplied milk and butter for everyone on the Ranch. Sheep were sheered to make their blankets.
The Cross Bell also had farmland which produced wheat, corn, apples, pecans, and potatoes. They baled hay and in the winter when the animals had to be fed, they used wagon teams pulled by mules. The Mullendore mules were known as the best in the Country. At one point, 600 head were sent to Kansas City to be sold to the Government to be used in the war. Although the Ranch contained a multitude of animals, their true love was the American Quarter Horse and the challenge of acquiring the best Stallions and Mares to improve the quality of their horses. Among those were Little King, Cee Bar Badger, Roan Hancock, Bill Doolin, Doolin Bill, Rack Pal, Johnny Keen and Lowry Boy. Their foundation bloodlines included Hank H, Three Bars, Vandy, Leo, Bacon Rind and Peter McCue. The ranch was inducted into the OQHA Hall of Fame.
The ranch and its history are a true example of the tradition of the American Frontier.
*Cross Bell photos and write-up courtesy Roots + Blooms, Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

2025 Wyoming Gathering Registration
2025 Workshop & Clinic Waitlist
Art of the Cowgirl Foundation
Wyoming Women's Retreat
A New All-Inclusive Experience
Treat yourself to an all-inclusive cowgirl art retreat June 12 – 15 complete with lodging, meals, experiences, and projects at the historic TA Ranch 15 miles south of beautiful Buffalo, Wyoming.
Experience approachable art projects from an evening sipping wine and painting with local fine artist Lisa Norman to local ceramicist Karina Krisher walking you through glazing your own pottery piece to take home. Participate in beading with Texas beader Cassi Nichols and making a cowgirl cap with South Dakota textile artist Blue Borton.
Mount up for a trail ride through the gorgeous, rolling green pastures of the TA Ranch after participating in goat yoga. In the afternoon, you’ll gather and harvest food for your own farm-to-table dinner. Get gussied up for a tin-type portrait by South Dakota photographer Jodie Baxendale and dance the night away at our Foundation dinner and music.
Shared rooms and private rooms are available in limited supply. Each bedroom has a bathroom of its own. If you prefer to share a room with someone, please include their information in the notes when checking out. Queen beds will be awarded first come, first served.
All meals are included starting Thursday evening through Sunday lunch. Spaces are limited.
Arrival begins at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12 and departures are at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 15.
Cost:
Private Room: $3,250
Shared Room: $2,950
Questions may be directed to Savanna@artofthecowgirl.com