Please Join Us!
August 1-4, 2024
Jim’s last requests were to spread his ashes on the cow pastures of Butler County, but perhaps more importantly, he wanted to gather friends and family and “throw one big party” in Kansas. It was his wish to bring what he loved most together: family and farmland.
To honor those requests, please join us August 1-4, 2024 for a gathering of family and friends and remembrance in honor of the late James McCaffree.
We welcome friends and relatives from Kansas, Colorado, California, Washington and beyond.
Spreading Ashes
An informal gathering will be held on Friday, August 2nd at 11am to scatter Jim’s ashes in El Dorado, on the fields and farmland where he found his greatest passion in life.
(4341 NW HWY 77, El Dorado)
All are welcome to attend this time of reflection and celebration of our father’s life.
Friday Fried Chicken Dinner
A casual buffet dinner will be held at Flint Oak Lodge Friday at 7pm. Appetizers and cash bar starting at 5pm.
(2639 Quail Rd, Fall River).
All are welcome. Feel free to come early or stay late and visit the The Last Shot and the fire pit out front. If you are attending, but not staying at the lodge, please let us know so we have an accurate head count.
The Party
Saturday, August 3rd at the Stone Hill Barn in Augusta, Kansas.
(9333 SW Haverhill Rd, Augusta)
The party starts at 2pm, dinner will be served at 5:30, party goes until late.
They’ll be plenty of food and drinks throught the event.
Dress code is casual.
Accomodations
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Flint Oak lodge in Fall River, Kansas. These rooms are first come, first served. Adjoining rooms for families are available, as are outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, sport shooting, and swimming. The estate of James McCaffree will cover the cost of all rooms at Flint Oak from Thursday through Sunday, Aug 1-4. This includes the room rate and dinner Friday night at the lodge. Activities and rates for Flink Oak are available in this document. Also here are a sample Lunch Menu and Dinner Menu from last summer.
To Book:
If you need to book accomodation at Flint Oak, please contact Jessica. If you have exisiting reservations and have questions or need to update your booking, call (620) 658-4401 or email reservations@flintoak.com. Please let the lodge know of any meals you may want aside from the planned dinners (Friday and Saturday, August 2-3). In addition, all activities need to be booked in advance.
Flint Oak is closed Sunday night through Tuesday night. If your itinerary will keep you longer, seek additional lodging. If you have any questions or problems with reservations at Flint Oak, contact Jessica via email or at 425-866-6628.
RSVP
Please contact Jessica (jessica@jessicamans.com) and Jared (jaredmccaffree@gmail.com) for inquiries or to RSVP.
Also, please reach out if you need financial assistance to be able to attend this event. Jim’s estate included an allowance to help ensure any and all family members can be a part of the celebration.