

Christmas at the Ranch with Julia McKay (aka Marissa Stapley)
An intimate author celebration with Julia McKay (bestselling author Marissa Stapley) at Valley Ridge Farms
There’s something magical about a second-chance romance set against a snowy ranch backdrop—and even more magical about experiencing that world come to life.
Join us Saturday, December 7th from 2:00-4:30pm at Valley Ridge Farms (615852 3 Line, Ravenna, ON) for an afternoon that brings Julia McKay’s newest holiday romance, Christmas at the Ranch, off the page and into your hands.
What’s included:
Your ticket ($95 + tax) covers everything for a complete afternoon:
Intimate author conversation with Julia McKay (Marissa Stapley), New York Times bestselling author of Lucky and The Last Resort
Your signed copy of Christmas at the Ranch (retail value $24.95)
Horse-drawn sleigh ride through winter landscapes—weather permitting, we’ll adjust to wagon rides if Mother Nature has other plans
Farm animal experience with Valley Ridge’s resident creatures
Hot cocoa and campfire gathering
An afternoon of community and connection with fellow readers
About the author:
Julia McKay is the romance pen name for Marissa Stapley, whose women’s fiction has earned spots on the New York Times bestseller list and Reese’s Book Club picks.
The details:
Limited to 30 guests for an intimate experience. Valley Ridge Farms is located 20 minutes from Collingwood—carpooling encouraged. Dress warmly for outdoor activities; indoor gathering space available.
This is the kind of December afternoon that stays with you—the one where books, community, and a little bit of ranch magic come together in exactly the right way.