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At a Glance
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| Famous For: | Our quality horse program, children's and family programs, authentic ranch setting. | ||||||||
| Capacity: | 50 guests. | ||||||||
| Open: | May 31 - September 12, 2009. | ||||||||
| Altitude: | 8,200 feet. | ||||||||
| Location: | 7 miles west of Granby, CO and 90 miles west of Denver, CO. | ||||||||
| Reservations: | 1-800-845-2292 | ||||||||
| Rates: |
Adults: Single - $1,865/week, Double - $1,800/week. Family Rates (3 or more in same accommodation) Adults (18 and over) $1,785 each, Non riders deduct $350/week. Weeks after August 30 are Adults only. Discounts available early and late season
Children: (14 thru 17) $1585 each, (6 thru 13) $1375 each, (5 and under) $775 each. |
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| Minimum Stay: | Sunday to Saturday lunch, June 8 to Aug 23. 3 days from June 1 to June 7 (limited availability) and after Aug 24. | ||||||||
| Deposit: | $400 per person. | ||||||||
| Payment: | Check, cash, travelers' checks, Master Card, Visa. | ||||||||
| Closest Airports: | (DIA) Denver 100 miles, Granby 7 miles. | ||||||||
| Transportation: | Rental cars available in Denver, van service, Home James is $55 per person from DIA or ride the rails - Amtrak stops in Granby and we'll pick you up and bring you to the ranch. | ||||||||
| Travel Agents: | YES | ||||||||
| Guest Reviews: | Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. | ||||||||
| FEATURED AMENITIES | |||
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 Adults OrientedAdult Weeks ArcheryBig/Heavy Riders200-250 lbs. 250-300 lbs. Over 300 lbs. Cattle Drives1 or Part Day Cattle RanchesDude Ranches with Cattle Children's ProgramsBaby Sitting Extensive Counselor Program - All Day or Camplike Program Little Buckaroo's (3-5) Wee Buckaroo's (infant-2) Young Buckaroo's (6-12) Children's Trail Riding6 yrs old 7 yrs old and over CuisineGourmet Ranch/Western Vegetarian Culinary Trained ChefsDude/Guest RanchesEmail Access |
Fishing Fly Fishing Fish on Your Own Lake Fishing on Property Professional Guides & Instruction Stream Fishing on Property Type of Fish Trout Spin Fishing Equipment Available Lake Fishing on Property River Fishing on Property GolfNear (within 30 miles) HikingGuided On Your Own Horseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Draft Paint Quarter Hot SpringsNearby (within 30 miles) Hunting RanchesBig Game Bear Deer Elk Languages SpokenEnglish LiquorBring Your Own Massage |
Mountain BikingNaturalist GuidesNon-Riding RatesRafting Nearby (within 30 miles) Short Stays (1-4 days)Off Season Only Swimming PoolHeated TennisNearby (within 10 miles) Train ServiceWhite-Water RaftingWomenWeeks | |
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| LODGING |
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| Accommodations consist of different size cozy private cabins for 2 to 9 people and a stand alone sleeping lodge with private bathrooms and suites with private bathrooms. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Horseback riding is the primary activity with loping or walking rides for half days and full days. Lessons are always available. Weekly cattle penning. Cattle drives for advanced riders on occcasion. Colorado River raft trip included. Evening entertainment daily such as hay rides, western dancing, carnival, and staff show. Heated pool and hot tub. Mountain bikes available. Hiking trails are plentiful. Four golf courses nearby and Rocky Mountain National Park. |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| (Buckaroos) children 5 and under are in a counseled program during regular scheduled activities. The program includes horseback rides, games and crafts. (Rangeriders) children 6 through 13 are in our instruction orientated riding program and adults are encouraged to join them at any time. Counselors have a schedule of group activities and crafts before and after riding. Older teens may have seperate rides and special activities. |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| All you can eat family style meals, sometimes gourmet and sometimes hearty western but always delicious. Dining room service, cook outs, a trail breakfast. Each day is different. We can accommodate vegetarian and special diets, also. Bring your own liquor. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| Off season groups and meetings up to 20 people welcome. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| DRA, CDGRA, CH&LA |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| Rocky Mountain National Park-30 minutes away. Winter Park Ski Area with Alpine Slide nearby. Four golf courses close-by. Factory outlet shopping- 1 hour away. |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| Drowsy Water is a historic guest ranch for over 75 years. The Fosha's have owned and operated it for 32 years. Accommodations are all remodeled and decorated in recent years. Horse program with around 100 quality trained horses provides excellent instruction and experiences. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Sample weekly schedule: Sunday- Guests arrive in afternoon. Staff introductions and orientation after supper. Monday- Riding instruction and clinics followed by trail rides to aquaint guests with their horses. Western dance night. Tuesday- Regular trail rides, cattle penning or river rafting trip on Colorado River. Kids hayride night. Wednesday- Half day or full day trail rides available. Family Carnival night with games and prizes. Thursday- Weekly breakfast trailride and family portraits. Adult hayride night and kids games and recreation at ranch. Friday- Half day or full day trail rides or 4 wheel drive trip or guided hike. Weekly staff show and awards night. Saturday- Adult morning trail rides and Kids horseback arena games. Guests depart after Ranch picnic lunch. Some activities may be substituted or curtailed during different times of the season. |
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