Sweepstakes ~ I Won: I won a trip to the Marlboro Ranch!!

[Maxie1101]

Okay, so I didn't actually win it, but I was invited for a free vacation to the Marlboro ranch for being on their mailing list!! I received an e-mail that said I was invited to the Marlboro Ranch in Montana for winter 2010 and to RSVP by internet or phone in the next two weeks. I replied by internet and they gave me a confirmation number and said they would send me a confirmation package in the next 7 days. I've wanted to visit the Marlboro Ranch since I first heard about it 7 years ago!

The trip includes:
-free roundtrip airfare for me and my guest, and a prepaid mastercard to pay for checking luggage
-lodging for 4 days, 3 nights (in a cool recreated wild west town)
-all meals and beverages (including alcohol) included
-all activities included, such as snow-skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and tubing (like sledding) on snow, as well as free rental of equipment and apparel to enjoy the activities
-evening music and activities
-$1000 check!!!

I've researched some blogs online from people who have also gone to the ranch and I found out we also get a bunch of swag before and when we get there! Some things include luggage, ski jackets, snow boots, thermals, wool socks, hats, digital camera, and all sorts of stuff. I'm so excited!! We couldn't afford a vacation this year and were bummed about that, but now we will get paid $1000 to go on vacation and get free stuff!! Yay!

[daniela6968]

And it wasn't a win? Wow!! Congrats on the greatest freebie I've heard about!! :)

[Maxie1101]

Thanks so much!! I knew they gave away trips to the ranch for people on their mailing list, but I never thought I'd get one. My DH and I have been doing the Snoopy dance all night!

ETA: I've been on their mailing list for about 10 years and this is the first invite I have received. Patience is a virtue... Yay!

[shnnwebster]

I won a few years ago to the one in Arizonia. Don't miss this it is a once in a lifetime offer. They send you lots of freebies that they don't tell you about like luggage camera. Once you get to the ranch everything is free!!!!They treat you like a Queen. If you smoke they give you 3 packs of cig a day. We didn't know about this until day three!!

[hbaqueen]

Oh my gosh I dont smoke but that would be an amzing trip!!!

[kimandkathess]

Wow, thats pretty awsome, me and my husband are both on their mailing list and get coupons at home. We don't smoke anymore, but that would be awsome. (Great second honeymoon)
~~Katrina~~

[Steph0079]

Thanks so much for posting this...reps to you. I had received an email saying a won this a couple days ago, but I didn't know they payed airfare and meals!! I just called and confirmed and they said my package would arrive in the mail within the next couple weeks. I am so excited, too!!

[love2save]

My niece also won this trip. She and her boyfrind went & had a ball! Everthing was REALLY free.She got the $1000 to spend also.She loved it.

[puakinikini]

I went to a promo they did at the race track here in phoenix where we got to ride with professional drivers - it was amazing. We got a ton of free stuff, great food, and a once in a lifetime experience. Your trip sounds awesome - have fun!

[Maxie1101]

Originally Posted by Steph0079 Thanks so much for posting this...reps to you. I had received an email saying a won this a couple days ago, but I didn't know they payed airfare and meals!! I just called and confirmed and they said my package would arrive in the mail within the next couple weeks. I am so excited, too!!

Hey Steph0079, congratulations!! This is truly an all expense paid trip! The $1000 check they give you is to pay for the taxes, so you really don't pay a thing! They give you tons of freebies, including clothes you'll need, and even send you luggage before you leave!

I received my paperwork package yesterday via FedEx, it only took 4 days to get to me. You then have 7 days to send it back, via prepaid FedEx. They say it will take 4 weeks to find out what dates you are scheduled, but I've heard it only takes about 2 weeks. I'm sending the package on Monday and will post when I find out my dates. I hope we get the same dates, it would be so much fun to meet another HCW member!

From other people that have gone, I've heard it is truly the experience of a lifetime...I can't wait!

Sending you a pm!