| FOOD AND WINE |
Chef:
Michael Dellaporta
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Cooking Styles:
- Gourmet
- International
- Ranch/Western
- Health Oriented
- Vegetarian
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| HIGHLIGHTS |
| Famous For: |
Splendid secluded mountain valley, surrounded by wilderness, award-winning youth program. Lake activities. Adults-only specialty weeks. Family run since 1970! |
| Capacity: |
36 |
| Open: |
May 23-October 2 |
| Altitude: |
7,800 feet above sea level. |
| Location: |
35 miles northeast of Durango, CO. 190 miles from Albuquerque, NM. |
| Reservations: |
(800) 52RANCH (527-2624); Fax (970) 247-1006; Int 970-247-0722 |
| Rates: |
Adults: $2,150/week, $1995/week Adults Only
Children: Ages 6-17 $1850, Ages 3-5 $1450
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| Minimum Stay: |
B & B (2-nights) |
| Deposit: |
$800 per person per week to confirm reservation. |
| Payment: |
Personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express, and Discover. |
| Closest Airports: |
Durango, CO, Farmington, NM, Albuquerque, NM, and Denver, CO. |
| Transportation: |
Pick up at Durango Airport (DRO) - $35 per person round trip |
| Travel Agents: |
YES |
| Guest Reviews: |
Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. |
| FEATURED AMENITIES |
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 Adults Oriented
Adult Weeks
Archery
Bed-and-Breakfast
Seasonal
Big/Heavy Riders
200-250 lbs.
Bring Your Own Horse
Cattle Drives
1 or Part Day
week
Children's Programs
Baby Sitting
Buckaroo Teen Program (13-18)
Children's Dining (kids eat together)
Extensive Counselor Program - All Day or Camplike Program
Little Buckaroo's (3-5)
Young Buckaroo's (6-12)
Children's Trail Riding
6 yrs old
7 yrs old and over
Computer/Email Services
Conference Services
Computer/Email Services
Corporate Groups, Meetings
Small (under 50)
Cuisine
Gourmet
International
Ranch/Western
Spa Cuisine/Health Oriented
Vegetarian
Culinary Trained Chefs
Dude/Guest Ranches
Email Access
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Fishing
Fly Fishing
Fish on Your Own
Lake Fishing on Property
Professional Guides & Instruction
Stream Fishing on Property
Type of Fish
Salmon
Trout
Spin Fishing
Equipment Available
Instruction Available
Lake Fishing on Property
Golf
Near (within 30 miles)
Hiking
On Your Own
Honeymoon Packages
Horseback Riding
Horsemanship
Horses
Appaloosa
Draft
Paint
Ponies (for kids)
Quarter
Tennessee Walking
Thoroughbred
Hot Springs
Nearby (within 30 miles)
Hunting Ranches
Big Game
Deer
Elk
Kayaking
Languages Spoken
English
Laundry Service
Liquor
Available
Bring Your Own
Massage
Mountain Biking
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Non-Riding Rates
Pack Trips
Ranch Activity
Rafting
Nearby (within 30 miles)
Sailing
Seminars
Horsemanship Seminars - Fall
Horsemanship Seminars - Spring
Horsemanship Seminars - Summer
Short Stays (1-4 days)
Off Season Only
Smoking Permitted
Swimming Pool
Heated
Train Service
White-Water Rafting
Women
Weeks
Workshops
Art
Nature
Photography
Yoga
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| LODGING |
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| Classic and classy individual log cabins. 1, 2 or 3 bedroom cabins boast large decks and private, full baths. Suites feature wood or gas burning stoves, living rooms, and a coffee/wet bar room. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Exceptional riding and cattle program headed by nationally certified instructors. Swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, river rafting, hayrides, scenic mountain drive, water skiing, sailing, hiking/trekking, roping lessons, live music and dancing, campfires, star filled nights. Guided fly-fishing can be arranged on gold medal rivers. Professional massage and spa services available. |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| Award-winning youth programs for ages 3-5, 6-10, 11-12, and 13-17. Specially trained counselors for "Never-Bored" kids. Riding, rafting, hayrides, hiking, archery, swimming, water skiing and tubing, arts and crafts, games, and Native American lore. |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| Progressive world and traditional western cuisine. Our Executive Chef delights with regionally inspired buffets and cowboy cookouts, Candle-lit gourmet dinners, freshly-baked pies, pastries, and homemade breads. We offer a rustic bar with spirits, fine wines and beers. Special dietary needs easily accommodated. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| Late May or September. Large central lodge with dining room, meeting room (capacity 50), lounge, and recreation room. Call for details. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| Proud members of the Dude Ranchers Association, Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association, and the Colorado Outfitters Association. |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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We take 36 guests per week. Please call for availability.
Adults-only May 24-June 6. Cowgirl Camp August 23-29. September is adults only with cattle gathering and specialty riding weeks. |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| WTR was built from timbers harvested and milled on the ranch and opened July 1st, 1950. Gene & Jan Roberts bought the ranch in 1970. We are now in our second generation of ranch management and look forward to welcoming you to our ranch family. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Horseback riding morning and afternoon daily- all day rides. We also offer daily trips- scenic drives, fly fishing, rafting, Mesa Verde National Park, pool and hot tub, hiking/trekking, sailing and water skiing. Nightly activities include hayrides, dance lessons, campfire sing-a-longs, and western dances. |
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