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Coulter Lake Guest Ranch Inc.

"One of Colorado's Oldest Continously Operated Guest Ranch- Since 1938"




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Owner /Jack & Pam Allard, Managers /Joe & Patty Wineland
Coulter Lake Guest Ranch Inc.
80 County Road 273
Rifle, CO 81650
(800) 858-3046
(970) 625-1473
Fax (970) 625-2781

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HIGHLIGHTS

Famous For:

Established in 1897 and operating as a Guest Ranch since 1934, We are a Small Family oriented guest ranch with superb western hospitality, marvelous lakeside setting, remote unspoiled scenery in White River National Forest of northwestern Colorado.

Capacity:

27-32

Open:

Year-round. Awesome Rocky Mtn Specials! Fall Colors mid - late Sept. Also open for Hunting Season August thru November, Winter Snowmobiling - December - April! (Please call for specific dates).

Altitude:

8,100 feet above sea level.

Location:

20 miles North of Rifle, Colorado in White River National Forest (WRNF Permittee).

Reservations:

(800) 858-3046 or (970) 625-1473.

Rates:

Adults: WEEKLY Per Person (Sun-Sat): $1345-$1495; 4 DAY PACKAGE (Arrivals Sun or Wed only) $695,-$795; 3.9% State & local tax will be added to rate. (Please call for off season rates or visit us on CoulterLake.com)
Children: Discounts for Children under the age of 14

Vacation Specials:

*Family Reunion Discounts for June , July and August - 10% Discount (approx)*
	Between June and August we are offering a 10% discount on all summer pacakage rates for Family Reunions of 10 or more people. Call For details on our toll free number at 800-858-3046 or 970-625-1473 or check our website at www.coulterlake.com.
*Western Horesmanship 101 - 5% Discount (approx)*
	This is a unique opportunity to learn about western horsemanship while enjoying all our guest ranch offers. Take care of your "own" horse, enjoy mountain rides, and hear from our vet, wrangler, and farrier. A fun week to share with a child 10 or over or come meet new friends! Prices ($850 per adult & $725 per child) include food, lodging, & all on-site activites. No riding experience required.
*Ladies Roundup - 5% Discount (approx)*
	Ladies 18 and over, come experience a memorable week at our Ladies Roundup in September! This will be a relaxing week at a beautiful time of year in the Rockies. Enjoy mountain trail rides for all levels of experience as well as special activities and meals throughout your stay. A great way to relax with old or new friends. Price of $850 includes all meals, lodging, and ranch activities. A perfect way to re-energize the spirit!
*Grownup's Getaway - 5% Discount (approx)*
	Our Grownup's Getaway is a perfect way to unwind at the end of the summer! Come enjoy fantastic mountain riding, great meals, and activities geared towards our adult guests. Be as active or relaxed as you wish while enjoying the ranch and our remote valley. The price, $1,100 per adult, covers all meals, lodging, and ranch activities for your six day stay. A truly unique spot to end the summer!

Minimum Stay:

No min stay Sept - May , cabins start at $70.00. See package deals.

Deposit:

25% to confirm reservation

Payment:

Personal checks; money orders; travelers checks; Master Card/Visa; cash (US funds)

Closest Airports:

Grand Junction, Colorado (GJT), Commercial Airlines, Eagle-Vail Airport for Commercial Airlines, Garfield County Airport for General Aviation.

Transportation:

Ranch vehicle from Grand Junction, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Rifle; or rental car.

Travel Agents:

YES

Guest Reviews:

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FEATURED AMENITIES

Adults Oriented Adult Weeks Bed-and-Breakfast Seasonal Birding Bring Your Own Horse Cattle Drives 1 or Part Day Children's Programs Children's Dining (kids eat together) Extensive Counselor Program - All Day or Camplike Program Young Buckaroo's (6-12) Children's Trail Riding 6 yrs old Conference Services A/V Corporate Groups, Meetings Small (under 50) Cross-Country Skiing Cuisine Ranch/Western Dude/Guest Ranches Fishing Fly Fishing Fish on Your Own Lake Fishing on Property Type of Fish Trout Spin Fishing Equipment Available Lake Fishing on Property Golf Near (within 30 miles)	Hiking On Your Own Holiday Programs New Years Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Honeymoon Packages Horseback Riding Horsemanship Horses Quarter Hot Springs Nearby (within 30 miles) Hunting Ranches Big Game Bear Deer Elk Languages Spoken English Liquor Bring Your Own Mountain Biking Non-Riding Rates Pack Trips Ranch Activity Pets Welcome	Rafting Nearby (within 30 miles) Remote Location Generates Own Power/Electricity Rock Climbing Seminars Horsemanship Seminars - Summer Short Stays (1-4 days) Off Season Only Smoking Permitted Snomobiling Bring Your Own Sled On Site Team Building Train Service White-Water Rafting Nearby (within 30 miles) Class II Class III Winter Snow Activities Cross-Country Skiing Snow Shoeing Snowmobiling Women Weeks

LODGING

Authentic, rustic, comfortable and well appointed 1 to 3 bedroom log cabins, private bath with a shower, front porch, and most with stone fireplace. Cabins sleep from 2 to 10 each, offering King, Queen, and Twin beds. Cabins are located at the edge of the lake or nestled among the aspens and pines. Our ranch uses hydro and solar power to support our propane generator.

RECREATION

Summer: Extensive horseback riding daily on challenging mountain trails. We try not to ride nose to tail. Rides for all levels of ability with slow to fast rides. Typcially 2 rides per day, 5 days per week, with a breakfast, dinner, and an all day ride offered. Superb fishing in our private stocked trophy trout lake; rowboats, paddle boats, and canoes available; lake swimming, white water rafting and scenic float trips for the entire family on the Colorado River, occasional cattle drives, horseshoes, volleyball, hiking, western dancing, hot water springs, and golf nearby. Winter: excellent snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating.

FOR CHILDREN

Children's program for ages 4 to 12 with trail riding for 6 and up. Kid's Counselor to supervise riding, nature hikes, fishing, games, meals, etc. One evening weekly will offer an overnight "camp out" in our tipi located across the lake, complete with roasted hot dogs, marshmallows, and plenty of ghost stories! Most lunches and dinners eaten seperately from adults. Babysitting available with prior notice. A family ride is typically held once per week. Teens will have own program or ride with adults depending on numbers.

FOOD/LIQUOR

Meals are served either in the lodge dining room or cooked outdoors in one of our cookout locations. Healthy, hearty, home-cooked meals served three times daily. Vegetarians easily accommodated with advance notice. No alcohol served - BYOB.

BUSINESS/MEETINGS

Capacity 30. Excellent for family reunions, retreats, workshops, team building programs, church retreats, or small groups - Open all year for meetings.

MEMBERSHIPS

Dude Ranchers' Association

REGION/CUSTOMS

Coulter Lake Quest Ranch Inc offers no minimum stays Sept - May with one night stays welcome. Bring your own horse, ATV, or snowmobile and do your own thing. We offer our summer packages as well as winter activities such as snowmobile rentals. Coulter Lake Guest Ranch offers year round fun and relaxation. Winter guests must snowmobile the last two miles to the ranch creating a unique and beautiful experience!

HISTORY/HOSTS

Coulter Lake was first homesteaded in 1897. The ranch then became a hunting camp before slowly evolving into a guest ranch in 1934. Coulter Lake is Colorado's oldest continously operated guest ranch. Jack & Pam Allard became the owners in November and were joined by Joe & Patty Wineland as the ranch managers.

ITINERARY

Off site activities which are an additional fee include white water rafting or float trip on the Colorado River, golfing on 18 hole Rifle Golf Course, a day at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, a soak in the Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool, shopping, or visits to local wineries. You can be as active or relaxed as you choose to be; it is your vacation! Please visit our website at www.CoulterLake.com for further information.

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