Sylacauga, Alabama Wingshooting School / 1-Day School
Learn the art of wingshooting with top instructors at Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama.
Sylacauga, Alabama Wingshooting School / 1-Day School
Learn the art of wingshooting with top instructors at Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama.
100% customer satisfaction has been our commitment since 1856. It's who we are. If you aren't happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we'll make it right.
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100% customer satisfaction has been our commitment since 1856. It's who we are. If you aren't happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we'll make it right.
THAT'S THE ORVIS WAY.
Free Standard Shipping on orders of $75 or more!
Both 1 & 2 Day Schools offer small class sizes – a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
1-Day Wingshooting School Overview
- Basic shotgun safety
- Discussion of proper mount, stance and shotgun fit
- Hands-on instruction and practice shooting at varied stations
- Demonstrations on how to shoot going away, crossing, low incomers, singles and doubles
- Catered lunch and time to chat with classmates
- Special offers on Orvis gear
- Use of an Orvis shotgun, if you wish
2-Day Wingshooting School Overview
- Basic shotgun safety
- Discussion of proper mount, stance and shotgun fit
- Hands-on instruction and practice shooting at varied stations
- Demonstrations on how to shoot going away, crossing, low incomers, singles and doubles
- 2-Day School involves significantly more shots over the two-day period
- Catered lunch and time to chat with classmates
- Special offers on Orvis gear
- Use of an Orvis shotgun, if you wish
- Complimentary gun fitting is available during 2-day schools in Manchester, VT; Millbrook, NY; Sylacauga, AL and Blue Ridge Summit, PA
If you want to learn more, please reach out to the Schools Team and request the specific itinerary for your chosen Orvis School location.
1-Day School | ||
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August 2024 | 4 | Sunday |
17 | Saturday | |
31 | Saturday | |
September 2024 | 1 | Sunday |
14 | Saturday | |
October 2024 | 5 | Saturday |
6 | Sunday | |
November 2024 | 2 | Saturday |
15 | Friday | |
December 2024 | 7 | Saturday |
8 | Sunday | |
January 2025 | 11 | Saturday |
February 2025 | 2 | Sunday |
8 | Saturday | |
March 2025 | 16 | Sunday |
April 2025 | 5 | Saturday |
13 | Sunday | |
May 2025 | 24 | Saturday |
June 2025 | 1 | Saturday |
14 | Saturday | |
July 2025 | 6 | Sunday |
19 | Saturday | |
August 2025 | 3 | Sunday |
September 2025 | 13 | Saturday |
October 2025 | 4 | Saturday |
November 2025 | 1 | Saturday |
29 | Saturday | |
December 2024 | 6 | Saturday |
27 | Saturday |
2-Day School | ||
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August 2024 | 24-25 | Saturday/Sunday |
September 2024 | 21-22 | Sunday/Monday |
October 2024 | 19-20 | Saturday/Sunday | November 2024 | 16-17 | Saturday/Sunday |
December 2024 | 21-22 | Saturday/Sunday |
January 2025 | 25-26 | Saturday/Sunday |
March 2025 | 8-9 | Saturday/Sunday |
22-23 | Saturday/Sunday | |
May 2025 | 3-4 | Saturday/Sunday |
August 2025 | 16-17 | Saturday/Sunday |
23-24 | Saturday/Sunday | |
September 2025 | 20-21 | Saturday/Sunday |
October 2025 | 18-19 | Saturday/Sunday | November 2025 | 15-16 | Saturday/Sunday |
With more than 3,000 acres of rolling hills, oak and pine forests, native grasses and fertile plantation land, the amenities at Pursell Farms mingle a richness of antebellum tradition with a modern touch of design and class. Enjoy onsite activities like:
- A new, state-of-the-art sporting clays course that is fully automated and designed with both the novice and advanced wingshooter in mind.
- Play a round of golf at the FarmLinks Golf Club, Golfweek's #1 all-access golf course in Alabama: 2011, 2013, 2014 & 2015.
- Test your fishing skills and wet a line for largemouth bass, crappie, or bream in Lake Christine, Lodge Lake, or Swamp Lake.
Lodging is not included with this school, but Pursell Farms offers unique, inviting accommodations on site that will make you feel at home. At Pursell Farms, pastoral views, southern resort style and heartfelt hospitality are part of every leisure getaway and corporate retreat. No place is this more evident than in our charming accommodations. We take southern hospitality very seriously here, and we created Pursell Farms with an eye to every detail.
With furnishings and decorative touches personally selected by Ellen Pursell, our deluxe accommodations welcome 75 guests with a blend of understated elegance and cozy comforts. It’s like coming home, if by home you envision deep sofas worthy of naps, books and mementos that inspire conversation and reflection, and a gallery of family artwork. Each lodging features a unique character: from Parker Lodge with its grand stone fireplace and hunting trophies to the spacious, luxurious four-bedroom cabins and cottages.
Parker Lodge: Built of natural, quarried Alabama stone with red oak floors, Ponderosa pine ceilings and hand-hewn west coast cedar trusses, Parker Lodge is infused with simple charm and rustic splendor. Overlooking the 17th green and Lodge Lake, the 14,000-square-foot lodge features eight deluxe suites, great room, game room, multipurpose room, and full kitchen with dining room. With its indoor and outdoor seating areas, majestic stone fireplaces and scenic views, this is the perfect place to unwind or to host an intimate gathering.
The Cottages at Pursell Farms: These feature 12 luxury suites spread among three exclusive cottages. The essence of simple elegance and comfort amid scenic mountains and sparkling lakes, these guest quarters feature a large great room with stone fireplace, and each guest suite provides unique views, plasma-screen TVs, two queen beds, and a spacious, private bath. With a full kitchen and dining room, The Cottages also offer guests an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy savory meals prepared right before their eyes by Pursell Farms’ expert chefs.
Cabins on Masters Row: Choose from four distinctive cabins and 16 spacious, double-occupancy guest rooms. With a private putting green and spectacular surroundings right off hole no. 11, The Cabins also feature a kitchenette and a cozy common area perfectly suited for watching the big game, relaxing with friends, planning the next round of golf, or enjoying full-service catering from the Grille at the Clubhouse.
Learn more and book online at pursellfarms.com