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Arizona Dude Ranch Vacation
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At a Glance
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| HIGHLIGHTS | |
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| Famous For: | Charm, historic (since 1926), listed on National Register of Historic Places, small size and friendly, relaxed atmosphere, hour from Phoenix and four hours from Grand Canyon |
| 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: $190 - $215 per night
Children: $125 per night as third guest in double room |
| Minimum Stay: | two nights until February 10; four-nights all holidays and February 10-May 1 |
| 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 SiteHoliday ProgramsChristmas New Years Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Horseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Arabian Draft Fox-Trotters Paint Ponies (for kids) Quarter Languages SpokenEnglish LiquorAvailable |
Naturalist GuidesShort Stays (1-4 days) Always Swimming PoolHeated Team BuildingTennisNearby (within 10 miles) Winter without SnowWomenWeeks | |
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| LODGING |
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| Historic thick-walled adobe lodge with eight king, queen or twin-bedded rooms, all with private bath, each room a cowboy postcard of charm, character and comfort. (No phones or TV in guest rooms) A two-bedroom, two-bath cottage with living room and fireplace for families, two couples or small groups. Our largest room, Casa Grande, has a sitting area and fireplace. Nearby Casa Monterey has twin beds. Both casas have baths with walk-in showers. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Guests enjoy relaxed atmosphere getting to know each other and staff. Beatiful living room invites camaraderie. Heated pool and hot tub, guided hikes, instruction based riding program individualized to guest needs with morning, afternoon, and all day rides, horse grooming, Sunday desert brunch ride, cookouts, western entertainment, naturalist, astronomer, yard games and horseshoes, library. Near famous Western town of Wickenburg. |
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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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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| Authentic home cooking with garden crisp vegetables and salads, fresh baked breads and desserts, as well as choice meats, fish and poultry grilled over an open mesquite fire. Dinner could be in our hacienda-style dining room or a cookout under the star-studded Arizona sky. Self-service bar. |
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| Ideal for small group retreat or team building during shoulder seasons. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| The Dude Ranchers' Association; Arizona Dude Ranch Association |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| Authentic adobe buldings nestled beside the Hassayampa River have welcomed guests since 1926. Twenty-four guest capacity. Open for major holidays: 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 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 intrest in the prservation of the ranches history. Michael Poole is an ownership partner who manages the day to day business of the ranch. Beginning with previous owners the Beatties and Michael, too, are dedicated to the natural and historical preservation of the ranch. "We act and feel like stewards,this land owns us" 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. - breakfast 8:45 a.m. - new guest orientation 9-9:30 a.m. - morning ride / all-day ride 11:30 - 12 noon - rides return 12:30 p.m. - lunch 2 p.m. - afternoon ride 4 - 4:30 p.m. - rides return 6 p.m. - social hour 7 p.m. - dinner (Sundays - 6 p.m.) 7:30 - evening entertainment (most evenings) |
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