Patrick Barrasso Bronze Relief Portrait, In Balance Ranch Academy located in Southern Arizona

Betsy Barrasso commissioned Slater to sculpt a bronze relief portrait of Patrick Barrasso, her husband, as a surprise gift to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their company, In Balance Ranch. Betsy supplied Slater with photographs of Patrick to use for reference.

The Mission Statement of In Balance Ranch is commitment to assisting each student and his family in the journey of recovery, sobriety, and academic achievement. They endeavor to facilitate healing in the individual and in the family, equipping them with the necessary tools to live a healthy, productive and joyful life.

In Balance Ranch Academy is a nationally recognized therapeutic boarding school located in beautiful southern Arizona, less than one hour from Tucson. Their program offers an atmosphere conducive to self-reflection and serenity and provides young men with a unique experience that inspires self-evaluation, discovery and growth. They believe that in order for a young person to be successful in recovery it is their responsibility to instill in them that recovery can be not only rewarding, but fun as well. Located in beautiful southern Arizona, less than one hour from Tucson, In Balance Ranch offers an atmosphere conducive to self-reflection and serenity. Their program provides young men with a unique experience that inspires self-evaluation, discovery and growth. They believe that in order for a young person to be successful in recovery it is their responsibility to instill in them that recovery can be not only rewarding, but fun as well.  http://inbalranch.com