2012 Tuition Information
Please read and understand the following tuition guidelines before signing and submitting application.
If you have any questions please email directorofc@earthlink.net or call (740) 992-2575
Explanation of Tuition/Fees
- Regular Weekend Tuition: $1350 (US)
- Special Weekend Tuition: $1500 (US)
- On-The-Road Tuition: Varies by location
Tuition Covers
- Workshops (10+ hours of instruction)
- All meals (Friday lunch through breakfast Monday)
- Ticket for the Saturday night performance at the Fur Peace Station Concert Hall
- Student Performance
- Private performance by instructors (if applicable)
Tuition covers daily, gourmet meals, all workshops, performances, and with early application, overnight accommodations in our quaint, double-occupancy cabins. If application is received after the weekend session is full, on-site overnight accommodations may not be available. A list of local hotels is available upon request or by clicking here. Sorry there is no rate reduction if cabin space in unavailable.
2012 Workshop Incentives/Discounts:
- Save $75 on your 2nd 2012 Workshop Enrollment
- Save $100 on your 3rd 2012 Workshop Enrollment
- Save $200 on your 4th 2012 Workshop Enrollment
Payment Options
The Fur Peace Ranch accepts personal checks, business checks, and all major credit cards. If paying by check, please make check payable to Fur Peace Ranch, Inc. and mail to Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769.
Deposits
A deposit of $200.00 is required with each signed application. This deposit is applied toward tuition.
Filing an application for another is strictly prohibited. If you are wishing to sign a loved-one up for a workshop please consider of our gift certificates.
Tuition Balance:
The tuition balance is due by the final payment date indicated on invoice, typically this is 4 weeks prior to the start of your workshop. Students paying by credit card will be automatically charged the balance due on designated due date to the account on file, unless prior arrangements have been made and approved.
You may make payments towards your final balance at any time by check or credit card: either mail a check, or notify the office of the desired transaction date and amount to make a payment by credit card. For additional information contact the Directors office at 740-992-2575 or fax: 740-992-9126 Monday - Friday from 10:00 - 4:00 or e-mail directorofc@earthlink.net
Cancellation Policy
The $200.00 deposit is non-refundable, however, students may transfer the deposit toward another workshop for the same year's schedule. Students may not transfer their workshop to another person under any circumstance. Notification of cancellation must be given in writing (email is okay) and received no later than four weeks prior to scheduled workshop. If 4 weeks notice of cancellation is given the tuition will be refunded less the $200.00 deposit. If less than 4 weeks notice of cancellation is given, the Fur Peace Ranch reserves the right not to refund tuition if the open workshop space cannot be filled. Refunds will not be given for any reason after scheduled workshop begins.
If the Fur Peace Ranch must cancel a workshop, all moneys will be refunded or credited to another workshop. Fur Peace Ranch, Inc. is not responsible for travel expenses prepaid by students in the event of last minute cancellations.
Guest and Guest Fees
Guests may attend all meals, campfires, Saturday evening performance, and Sunday’s student performance. (During scheduled workshop times guests may be asked to leave the premises so they do not become an object of distraction for our instructors or students.) Bed space is limited during weekend sessions; only students are eligible to stay onsite overnight, all guests must lodge offsite. (Guests are permitted to lodge onsite during our Couples' Weekend only.)
Any student planning on bringing a guest during any workshop session MUST get prior approval by the Camp Director at least 2 weeks prior to workshop date.
- Guest Fee (at Fur Peace Ranch): $200
- Guest Fee for the Hawaii 2012 Workshops at the Royal Lahaina Resort: $325
Workshop Sessions Explained
Regular Weekend Sessions run from noon on Friday to noon on Monday. Tuition covers all workshops, performances, daily meals, and accommodations in one of our double occupancy cabins. Massage sessions are available by appointment for an additional fee.
- $1,350.00 per student
Couples Weekend: runs from noon Friday until noon Monday like our regular weekend sessions, and is the only weekend spouses/guests may lodge onsite at the Fur Peace Ranch with student. Spouses/guests now have the option to take a workshop for a reduced fee (see below). Spouses that do not elect to take a workshop have the option of a massage and/or visiting local tourist attractions (they will be provided with an FPR “Sites To See” package upon arrival). Tuition covers workshops, performances, daily gourmet meals, and accommodations in one of our cabins (space permitting). Massage Therapy is available by appointment for an additional fee.
- $1,350 for the first student.
- Spouses/Guests participating in workshop: $900
- Spouses/Guests not taking a workshop: $200
Pick N Putt Weekend: runs from noon Friday until noon Monday and is much like our regular weekend sessions, however Jorma leads a motorcycle ride that usually encompasses about 200 miles of road in beautiful Southeastern Ohio. The “big” ride is held on Saturday or Sunday (depending on weather conditions.) You are not required to ride or own a bike to attend this workshop. Workshops are schedule around rides, so no workshop time is sacrificed for students not riding. Time missed due to the big ride will be made up during the course of the weekend. So get the bike out of the garage and get on down here! If you don't want to ride the bike here, you can rent one locally – Oteil Burbridge did! (We can help with those arrangements.)
- $1,350.00 per student
Special Weekend Sessions run from noon on Friday to noon on Monday like the regular weekend sessions, the difference being that we only have one instructor on site. Class size is limited to sixteen students and includes breakout sessions in smaller groups and one-on-one instruction. Tuition covers all workshops, performances, daily meals, complimentary ˝ hour massage and single accommodations in one of our cabins.
- $1,500.00 per student
Fur Peace On The Road Sessions are when we take Fur Peace Ranch workshops to various locals across the country and the globe. Sessions are held at camps and resorts where we feel we can re-create the atmosphere that the Fur Peace Ranch provides at our Pomeroy, Ohio home. Tuition covers all workshops, performances, daily meals, single accommodations at resort, and a complimentary ˝ hour massage session. On The Road sessions run Monday through Friday. Pricing varies by location.
2012 On The Road Sessions:
- Hawaii 2012 Tuition: $2200 (with lodging at the Royal Lahaina Resort). Guest fee: $325, $1800 (lodging not included)
Gift Certificates
If you are planning to sign a loved-one up for a workshop please consider our gift certificates. Submitting an application for another is strictly prohibited because our application contains a series of questions only the applicant will be able to answer regarding their skill level and playing abilities that we rely upon to determine an applicant’s abilities and placement. Gift Certificates may not be purchased with the expectation or guarantee that a student will be able to enroll in a particular instructor's workshop unless, the student is already enrolled in the workshop.
Gift Certificates are available in any amount. Gift Certificates are good for two years from the date it is issued and are non-transferable. All gift certificates are fully refundable for 30 days from purchase date. You may use the online application form to order a gift certificate.
Discounts, Additional Charges
There is no alternative lodging discounts for students who stay off campus during weekend sessions. A list of local hotels can be provided upon request.
Personal Conduct
Fur Peace Ranch offers an atmosphere which allows instructors, students, guests and staff, together, to create a responsible and responsive musical community. We expect all guests to take responsibility for themselves and their personal belongings. The Fur Peace Ranch will not be held responsible for loss or theft of any personal property. Students or guests engaging in any behavior which endangers or puts someone at risk of danger, will be asked to leave without a refund of tuition. Alcohol, illegal drugs and firearms are not permitted on the Fur Peace Ranch property and any student or guest found using or in possession of such will be asked to leave the Fur Peace Ranch without a refund of tuition. Additionally, no pets are allowed during weekend sessions.
Taping and Recording Policy
It is suggested that students record their classes for personal reference only, (no video recording permitted). However, recording of class is by instructor permission only, after you get permission if you walk away from the Fur Peace Ranch with audio recordings in the form of cd’s/dvd’s/tapes or e-files or any form known or unknown at this time, let it be known that these recordings are for personal use only. They are not to be shared, downloaded, sold or posted on the internet ever. It is the student’s responsibility to abide by this legal request.
Youth Programs
We are no longer hosting a Summer Youth Program, however, we make accommodations for ages 14 through 17 to attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian to a regular scheduled workshop weekend. Under age students and their chaperone must stay off site unless special arrangements have been made and are available.
Equipment Requirements
All students are required to bring their own instruments and other materials needed for each workshop. The Fur Peace Ranch does have a limited number of acoustic guitars available for rent during our weekend sessions, we do not have bass guitars or amps available for rent. Please indicate at time of enrollment if equipment rental is needed. Rental is $75.00 per weekend, with a $250.00 deposit.
Amps are provided for bass workshops, but only during workshop times. Bring a small box amp for non-workshop time.
Electric Guitar Workshops attendees will need to bring a small box amp. Please no Marshall stacks.
Lodging
All cabins are double occupancy and are included with tuition. Cabins are furnished with two single beds with linens, a small nightstand or bookcase, and alarm clock. All cabins have base-board electric heat and window air conditioners for your comfort. Cabins are available on a first come first serve basis. We can only accommodate a certain number of students with a cabin space, it is possible that you may not have a cabin included as part of your tuition. Additionally, bed space is limited during weekend sessions, only students are eligible to stay overnight. Any guest that wishes to accompany a student will not be able to stay overnight at the Fur Peace Ranch.
Invoicing
We try our best to be gentle with our planet's resources. With this in mind, we will e-mail you a receipt (whenever possible) rather than the paper and postal route.
Scholarships
Full Tuition scholarships are available to qualified students. At this time scholarships are reserved for all active service members of all branches of the U.S. Military.
To apply for a scholarship, please submit an application either online or via mail. Please included a 1-2 page cover letter that addresses your time in the service and your musical background. If you fill out an application online you may email your cover letter to directorofc@earthlink.net, or mail a hard copy to the Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd, Pomeroy, OH 45769.
