Auburn Students · The WDR Idea Board
What have we forgotten?
A living board of what we’re inventing. Now it’s your turn.
The experiences, events, traditions, marketing concepts and guest touches being invented at WDR, plus a spot to add the job, experience or idea you think we’ve forgotten.
On the board so far
Being invented right now.
Nothing here is finished. That’s the point.
Experiences
- WDR Family FilmsTitles, scoreboards, slow motion, mock-serious commentary, interviews, bloopers and end credits for the weekend your family will rewatch.
- The Hurly BurlyA 700-foot slip and slide all summer. If it snows, the best sledding hill in Auburn.
- Drone videosOur videographer filming you on the sledding hill or the Hurly Burly.
- The 109th Hole contestsClosest-to-pin and long-drive competitions on the TrackMan, with the bets settled on the spot.
Events
- Penalty Kick ShootOutsRefereed considerably more seriously than FIFA would. Grandma takes the penalty.
- The Waggle Dance CupPickleball, soccer, basketball and competitions rolled into one trophy worth arguing about.
- The Pirate Treasure HuntA mysterious property map, a clue sequence and a buried chest of Bahamian money and Disney coins.
- HORSE on the half-courtOrganized, refereed and scored, because family grudge matches deserve structure.
Traditions
- The checkout promise“Promise you’ll come back.” “I swear.” “Diggedy double-dog swear?” “No cap.” Checkout complete.
- The breakfast fry-upA huge, generous breakfast that becomes part of the entertainment.
- Chef nights at the 12-seat grillBenihana-style grill nights where dinner is the show.
- Golf-trip ritualsLeaderboards, side bets and the small traditions that make WDR the group’s clubhouse.
Marketing concepts
- Deliberately ridiculous advertisingComedy campaigns that make people follow us before they stay.
- Snow Belt marketingGeo-targeted campaigns for golfers who are currently shovelling their driveways.
- Reasons to book soft datesPackages and offers built around the dates the calendar has not filled yet.
- Local Legend partnershipsGolf courses, chefs, restaurants and Auburn businesses a national booking site would never find.
Guest touches
- Do nothing at checkoutNo stripping beds, no washing machine, no rubbish. Nothing. Niente. Zilch. Nada.
- We knew before you arrivedPreferences learned in advance and passed to the whole team so nobody has to ask twice.
- Surprises and celebrationsBirthdays, reunions and the details nobody expected.
- Ready before you askCourts, bikes, clubs and gear checked and reset before the next group gets there.
Your turn
What have we forgotten?
A job nobody thought of. An experience guests would talk about for years. A tradition, a marketing stunt, a guest touch. Tell us.
Interested in joining Waggle Dance Ranch?
Apply for one, or all of them.
Please contact Guy Newman at Guy@waggledanceranch.com to apply for any or all of these jobs. And skip the resume. Start with the No-Resume Resume instead.
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