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Redwing Ranch Branding Case Study

Grazing Forward, Together

Rooted in Stewardship
Cultivated by THRU Creative

It's not everyday you connect with a women-led, sustainable, and community-oriented ranch. So when we got the chance to develop a comprehensive brand identity system for Redwing Ranch in Southern Colorado's Heurfano County, we knew we had to create a brand as special as the place.

 

We aimed to embody the mission-driven nature of Redwing Ranch in words and visuals and create a timeless brand, rooted in history with an eye on the future.

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The Challenge

Redwing Ranch needed more than a logo—they needed a new brand. 

 

A brand that could embody their story; capture the connections between the land, livestock, and people; balance history with innovation, and showcase the ranch as a leader in regenerative ranching and education. 

 

And it all had to work seamlessly across every channel and touch point.

The Approach

We built a brand foundation on three strategic pillars:

From workshops and creative exploration, we crafted visual and verbal guidelines.

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The Voice That Carries Our Story

"We don't dream about regenerative ranching—we live it, measure it, and share the data.

Voice principles:

grounded, collaborative, data-driven, transparent

From Brand to Reality

The comprehensive brand system includes:

  • A cohesive brand system spanning digital, print, and events.

  • A storytelling framework positioning Redwing as a regenerative ranching leader.

  • Tools that build trust and inspire future land stewards.

    Deliverables:
    Brand Guidelines • Brand Audit • Competitor Review • Core Brand Framework (Mission, Vision, Values, Personality, Voice) • Unique Value Proposition • Logo Concepts • Color & Typography • Custom Illustrations & Icons •  Voice & Messaging • Sub-brand for Annual Event • Event Colateral 

The Impact

An Iconic Identity

Redwing Ranch's new brand inspires future land stewards and strengthens the community. It's more than words and images–it's a living promise.

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Redwing Ranch.
Grazing Forward, Together.

“Developing the Redwing Ranch brand book with Josh was a true journey of collaboration. There was plenty of back and forth—sharing our story, refining our tone, and finding the words that truly captured the spirit of our business. The end result reflected our vision and hard work perfectly, elevating everything we’d dreamed of into something cohesive, beautiful, and undeniably us. It felt like seeing Redwing Ranch reflected back—clearer, sharper, and more confident than ever.

Dr. Christy Wyckoff

Ranch Owner & Operator

Let’s Build Something Together

Work with Josh Van Engen & THRU Creative

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