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At a Glance
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| Famous For: | Its historic charm, comfortable and friendly atmosphere, western entertainment, wrangler rides, trail hiking, cowboy cookouts and affordable and all-inclusive rates. |
| Capacity: | 24 |
| Open: | October 12-May 1 |
| Altitude: | 2100 feet |
| Location: | 60 miles northwest of Phoenix |
| Reservations: | 800-684-7583; 928-684-7593 |
| Rates: |
Adults: $188 to $210 per person, double occupancy
Children: $125 per night as third guest in double room |
| Minimum Stay: | Two nights October 12th to February 10th. Four nights February 11th to May 1st and all Holidays. |
| Deposit: | 50% deposit to confirm reservation |
| Payment: | VISA, MC, checks, cash, travelers checks |
| Closest Airports: | Phoenix |
| Transportation: | Van service to and from Phoenix available for fee |
| Travel Agents: | YES |
| Guest Reviews: | Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. |
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 Big/Heavy Riders200-250 lbs. BirdingChildren's Trail Riding7 yrs old and over Corporate Groups, MeetingsSmall (under 50) CuisineRanch/Western Culinary Trained ChefsDude/Guest RanchesGolfNear (within 30 miles) |
Hiking Guided On Your Own Historic - National Historic SiteHorseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Arabian Draft Fox-Trotters Paint Ponies (for kids) Quarter Languages SpokenEnglish Laundry ServiceLiquorAvailable |
Naturalist GuidesShort Stays (1-4 days) Always Swimming PoolHeated Team BuildingTennisWestern TownWomenWeeks | |
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| LODGING |
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| Kay El Bar Ranch surrounds guests with thick walled adobe dwellings where each room is a cowboy postcard of charm, character and comfort. Accommodations include eight rooms in the historic main lodge, a two-bedroom and two-bath cottage with a living room and fireplace and two casitas, one with a sitting area and a fireplace. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Enjoy the authentic western entertainers singing songs and reading cowboy poetry. Take in the scenery of the beautiful Sonoran desert with our guide wranglers or hike on the nearby trails. Back at the ranch, simmer down in a hammock, and enjoy the refreshing swimming pool and the tranquil jacuzzi. Joe and Teri Beattie, ranch owners and managers, would love to welcome you to Wickenburg's Kay El Bar Ranch. |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| Children participate in all ranch activities. They must be seven to go out on the trails and are the responsibility of their parents. |
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| Expect the best of home cooking, whether it’s a candlelit dinner in the hacienda-style dining room or a cookout under the star-studded Arizona sky. Savor meals that include garden crisp vegetables and salads, fresh baked breads and desserts, as well as choice meats, fish and poultry grilled over an open mesquite fire. Ranch offers a full, self-service, bar. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| Gain a fresh perspective and let Kay El Bar Ranch accommodate your next group meeting, business retreat or team-building trip. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| The Dude Ranchers' Association and The Arizona Dude Ranch Association |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| Kay El Bar Ranch is an authentic western dude ranch in the foothills of Arizona's Bradshaw Mountains. An hour from Phoenix and four hours south of the Grand Canyon, our dude ranch has welcomed guests since 1926. The informal, relaxed atmosphere and small size creates a warm and intimate environment where guests quickly become part of the family. Twenty-four guest capacity. Open for all major holidays, including, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Easter. |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| The Kay El Bar began as a working cattle ranch with the brand registered in 1910. It is as old as any dude ranch in Arizona. The current owners, Joe & Teri Beattie bought the ranch in 2007 after 5 years as returning guests with a keen interest in the preservation of the ranches history. Dee Steed manages the day to day business of the ranch. The Beatties continue a line of owners who view themselves as steward and are dedicated to the natural and historical preservation of the ranch. The ranch is listed on the National and Arizona Registers of Historic Places. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| 7:30 a.m. - Horse grooming 8 a.m. - Hearty, home-cooked breakfast 8:45 a.m. - New Guest Orientation 9-9:30 a.m. - Saddle up & get ready for a morning or all-day ride 11:30 - 12 noon - Morning rides return 12:30 p.m. - Freshly prepared lunch 2 p.m. - Afternoon rides giddy-up 4 - 4:30 p.m. - Afternoon and all-day rides return 6 p.m. - Social hour 6:30 p.m. - Dinner is served, either in the hacienda-style dining room or, on the patio 7:30 - Evening entertainment begins (some evenings) |
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