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Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation
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At a Glance
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| HIGHLIGHTS | |
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| Famous For: | Easy to reach, but far from the city; We love teaching beginner riders; Small, flexible atmosphere - this is our home! |
| Capacity: | 7 families, 24 guests. |
| Open: | Year round - Summer Dude Ranch; Fall, Winter and Spring Country Inn and Retreat Center. |
| Altitude: | 8,000 feet. |
| Location: | 100 miles north of Denver, CO and 35 miles north of Ft. Collins, CO. |
| Reservations: | 800-357-4930 or 970-224-1222. |
| Rates: |
Adults: Summer $1,255 - $1,675/week; Fall, Winter & Spring Programs: Please give us a call.
Children: Summer Big Kids (between 8 and 15 years old): $1,045/wek, Smaller Kids (between 5 and 8 years old): $995/week, Little Kids (under 5 years old): No Charge. |
| Minimum Stay: | Summer: 6 nights; Fall, Winter & Spring: 1 night. |
| Deposit: | Please give us a call. |
| Payment: | We prefer your personal check, travelers checkn or cash, we accept MasterCard, VISA. |
| Closest Airports: | Denver International Airport (DIA) in Denver, CO. |
| Transportation: | We will pick you up at the airport by prior arrangement. Or, if you rent a car, we are 2 hours from DIA. |
| Travel Agents: | YES |
| Guest Reviews: | Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. |
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 Adults OrientedAdult Weeks ArcheryBed-and-BreakfastSeasonal Big/Heavy Riders200-250 lbs. 250-300 lbs. Over 300 lbs. Bring Your Own HorseChildren's ProgramsBaby Sitting Moderate - Half Day Children's Trail Riding7 yrs old and over Computer/Email ServicesConference ServicesA/V Computer/Email Services Corporate Groups, MeetingsSmall (under 50) |
Cuisine Ranch/Western Vegetarian Dude/Guest RanchesEmail AccessFishingFly Fishing Equipment Available Fish on Your Own Type of Fish Trout Spin Fishing Equipment Available Instruction Available GolfNear (within 30 miles) HandicappedWheelchair Friendly HikingGuided On Your Own Holiday ProgramsChristmas New Years Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Honeymoon PackagesHorseback Riding |
Horses Draft Quarter Languages SpokenEnglish LiquorBring Your Own MassageMountain BikingNon-Riding RatesPets WelcomeRaftingNearby (within 30 miles) Rock ClimbingSaddle Your Own Horse |
Short Stays (1-4 days) Always Off Season Only Sporting ClaysWhite-Water RaftingNearby (within 30 miles) Class I Class II Class III Class IV Class V |
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| LODGING |
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| Sundance Trail accommodates up to 7 families at a time. Your home here in the Colorado Rockies will include family sized suites in either the newly renovated lodge or newly built cabins. Each suite is professionally decorated and unique, and each has its own private bath, coffee service, refrigerator, clock radio, daily housekeeping, queen bed and twins/bunks for the kids. Cribs are available. Two suites in our lodge are wheelchair friendly. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Riding the mountain trails and meadows of the Roosevelt National Forest is the principle activity at Sundance Trail. We enjoy teaching beginning riders and are flexible enough to challenge and satisfy experienced riders as well. Experienced wranglers, under the supervision of our American Associuation of Horsemanship Safety certified Head Wrangler, match you with a horse who best suits your skill level, and who will be your horse throughout your stay. Other activities offer something for everyone in an unstructured atmosphere, including white water rafting trips and float trips down the Cache La Poudre River every Thursday, off road jeep trips, hiking, lake fishing for cutthroat trout and river fishing for brown and rainbow trout, riflery, archery, and, of course, hammocks for afternoon naps! In the evening we have sunset hikes, campfires, professional entertainers, indoor games, ping-pong, pool, and the Jaccuzzi. |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| Children may opt to participate in ranch activities with their family or join in with our counselor/wranglers for their own special activities. Little Kids enjoy gathering eggs from the hen house, playing with the ever-present kittens or goats, sing-alongs, picnics, treasure hunts, movies, games, fishing, and crafts (A list of local babysitters is available for those not yet old enough to participate.) Older Kids enjoy learning outdoor skills such as orienteering with compass, astronomy, riflery, archery, horse care, etc. Teens may participate in care and feeding of the horses, if they want, as assistant or novice wranglers. One evening each week, all of the young folks enjoy stories around the campfire with their own camp-out in our teepee. Meanwhile, adults catch their breath with a quiet, candle light dinner at the lodge... a great midweek experience for everyone! |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| We invite our guests to join us for appetizers on one of the decks or porches each afternoon before dinner - a good time to talk about your day's adventures! Meals are served family style, hearty western. Plan on steaks, ribs, barbecue, and home baked breads and deserts. You can even follow our fresh ranch eggs from the hen house to your breakfast table! (We are also happy to accommodate any special or therapeutic diets, with advanced notice.) |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| The Eagle's Nest recreation building can be an ideal meeting place for groups up to twenty-four people. Furniture, equipment, phone, fax, and e-mail are available. If you have a business conference, seminar or retreat, a family reunion or wedding, you may choose to reserve the ranch for your gathering. For more information, rates, and dates, give us a call. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| American Association for Horsemanship Safety, Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Assocciation, Mountain States Better Business Bureau |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| We are open year-round, and ride our horses every day! |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| In the late 1800's, our property was part of the Cold Spring Park Ranch, owned by Sir Cecil and Lady Catherine Moon. Our trail rides often pass the barn where "Lady Katy" was murdered. Our guests occasionally meet her ghost when walking at night; very polite and very gentle, thick Irish brogue, a bit confused but very sweet and loveable... a ghost that doesn't scare children! Come learn the whole fascinating story of their life and times in the wild wild west of the 1800's. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Our week starts Sunday afternoon and ends Staurday noon: Sunday Welcome, tours, and move in Social hour - meet your staff and neighbors Dinner and orientation Evening Hike Monday Introduction to horse language and instincts Meet your horse and short ride #1 Afternoon short ride #2 Afternoon rifelry, archery, fishing After dinner hike Tuesday Longer ride with lunch in the National Forest Afternoon rifelry, archery, fishing Tuesday night kids cook and camp out at the tipi! Adult candle light dinner Wednesday All day ride Evening calf roping Thursday White water rafting Evening campfire with cowboy music Friday Breakfast ride Pot-pourri - what do you want to do? or do again!? Evening campfire with cowboy poetry Saturday Arena games and gymkanna Lunch and goodbyes |
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