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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: | Beautiful Facilities and Surroundings, Wildlife Viewing, and Peacefullness. |
| Capacity: | 44 |
| Open: | March 1st - October 31st |
| Altitude: | 8000 |
| Location: | 30 miles northeast of Alamosa |
| Reservations: | 1-888-5-ZAPATA |
| Rates: |
Adults: $350 all inclusive daily rate; $2000 all inclusive weekly rate
Children: Call for Pricing |
| Minimum Stay: | 3 nights |
| Deposit: | 50% due upon booking |
| Payment: | Cash, Certified Check, Personal Checks, Traveler’s Checks, Wire Transfer, All Major Credit Cards |
| Closest Airports: | Alamosa, CO |
| Transportation: | Airport Pickup - additional cost |
| Travel Agents: | YES |
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 Adults OrientedBed-and-BreakfastBig/Heavy Riders200-250 lbs. BirdingBring Your Own HorseBuffaloCattle Drives1 or Part Day 2-5 Days Cattle Ranches501 - 1000 Head Children's ProgramsChildren's Dining (kids eat together) Extensive Counselor Program - All Day or Camplike Program Moderate - Half Day Children's Trail Riding0-4 yrs old 5 yrs old 6 yrs old 7 yrs old and over Computer/Email ServicesConference ServicesComputer/Email Services Separate Conference Center Corporate Groups, MeetingsSmall (under 50) CuisineRanch/Western Vegetarian Dude/Guest Ranches |
Email AccessFishing Fly Fishing Spin Fishing GolfNear (within 30 miles) HandicappedWheelchair Friendly HikingGuided On Your Own Historic - National Historic SiteHoliday ProgramsChristmas Valentine's Day Honeymoon PackagesHorseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Arabian Draft Paint Ponies (for kids) Quarter Tennessee Walking Thoroughbred Hot SpringsNearby (within 30 miles) Kitchen Facilities (in cabin)Languages SpokenEnglish Spanish LiquorBring Your Own |
Mountain BikingNaturalist GuidesNon-Riding RatesOrganic FoodsPack Trips Ranch Activity RaftingRide on Your OwnSometimes Available Saddle Your Own HorseSeminarsHorsemanship Seminars - Fall Horsemanship Seminars - Spring Horsemanship Seminars - Summer Short Stays (1-4 days)Always Team BuildingWagon TripsWorkshopsArt Nature Photography | |
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| LODGING |
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| The renovated lodge has 15 beautiful rooms and the main lodge was part of the original homestead built in the early 1900's. Each room features it's own private bathroom and some are set up with a private outside entrance. We are set up for indoor and outdoor dining. The lodge is set in a beautiful stand of cottonwood trees. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Ranch Experience - Experience life as a working ranchhand. Family reunions - Design your own family reunion (cowboy school, climbing the peaks, Sand Dune exploration, horseback ride expeditions into the Sand Dunes). Corporate Retreats - Bring your team for a private meeting; take a horseback ride during break. Horse trekking - Take camping trips on horseback into the back reaches of the ranch. Take long rides into the Sand Dunes. Photo Safaris - Spend a week shooting the wildlife, bison and spectacular scenery. Custom Package - Create your own vacation or expedition. Bison Tours-See one of the nations largest free roaming herds of bison in their natural setting. Approximately 2000 head. Horseback Riding-Take a ride through the meadows or to see the bison. Workshops- Horsemanship, Cowboy School, Personal Development |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| For the little ones in your group the staff can have a variety activities lined up. Some examples are pony rides, arts and crafts, nature walks, stick horse rodeo, and adult supervised free time to explore new places. |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| Home cooked meals are our specialty and the onsite manager will work with you to accomidate any dietary restrictions or preferences. Guests are asked to bring any liquor they want to enjoy during their stay because the ranch does not have a liquor license. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| The Education Center, orignally a horsebarn, has been remodeled into a wonderfull meeting room or gameing area. It features a projector that can hooked up to a computer or television, a projection Screen, flip charts, easel, markers, pens and pencils, tape, scissors, stapler, and extension cords. |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| The 103,000 acre Zapata Ranch hosts guests from all around the world, catering to people who want a hands on, experience based, working ranch vacation. For those who want other activities, or a break from ranching, there are approximately 2,000 bison to view, mountains to hike, the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve to visit, Zapata Falls to photograph, and historic homestead ruins to explore. The Zapata Ranch, owned by The Nature Conservancy, is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth with seven 14,000 mountain peaks bordering it and the Great Sand Dunes National Park– 50,000 acres of sand dunes reaching up to 750 feet in height, just north of it. Scientific based, intensive grazing methods are used to insure that the land is managed in a manner that increases its health. Learning about responsible ranching methods is central to our guests’ experience. The ranch is home to a herd of 1,800 bison running as a wild herd, in a 60,000 pasture, along with about 7,000 elk that come through the ranch on their migratory path. This is a Mecca for wildlife with thousands upon thousands of Migrating Sand Hill Cranes, bear, coyote, antelope and many other animals. Cattle are managed intensively on the other half of the ranch, using state of the art grazing techniques, blended with traditional ranching methods that enhance the health of the ecosystem |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Schedule for weeklong ranch guest Arrive Sunday afternoon anytime after 3:00pm Free time to get settled into your room and explore the area around the lodge. 6:00 Appetizers 6:30 Dinner 7:30 - ? Time to visit get to know each other and discuss the up coming weeks schedule. Basic Day Schedule Monday - Friday - For workshops, clinics, cooporate retreats, or family renuions the schedule maybe adjusted. Breakfast - 7:30 8:00-Noon - Ranch Work, Bison Tours, Horseback Riding on the ranch or at the Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, a visit to Zapata Falls Lunch - Noon will be served at the lodge or a sack lunch will be sent with guest when they depart for the day following breakfast. Noon - 5:30 Ranch Work, Bison Tours, Horseback Riding on the ranch or at the Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, a visit to Zapata Falls 5:30 Time to clean up and get ready for dinner 6:00 Appetizers 6:30 Dinner 7:30-? Free time to enjoy each others company, discuss the day, possible a soak in our hot tub. Saturday Breakfast - 7:30 8:00 - 10:00 Pack up and prepare to depart |
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