Posts Tagged ‘dude ranch vacation’

Dreaming of Fish

November 20th, 2010 by 4ur admin

As winter sets in here at our Creede Colorado Dude Ranch, we find ourselves dreaming of fish. Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout swim through the Goose Creek of our dreams. Big old Cutthroats explore the waters of high mountain streams. We wake up smiling.

Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, take a moment to remember the finest fishing moment of your last 4UR Dude Ranch vacation. Were you alone, or with your son or daughter? Was the air warm and the water cool? Did it put up a fight? How big was the fish?

Pure joy.

These dreams should help sustain you until you return.

The Best Family Vacation

July 26th, 2010 by 4ur admin

We are looking forward to welcoming families with children to our Colorado Dude Ranch- the week of August 14 – 21, 2010, when kids stay for free. Treat your children to the experience of a lifetime. They’ll go horseback riding, they’ll fish, and they’ll engage in one fun activity after another in the beautiful Southern Colorado Rockies.

Your children will never forget their Dude Ranch Vacation at 4UR.

Dude Ranch Vacations in Colorado

July 29th, 2009 by 4ur admin

What are the ingredients for a perfect family dude ranch? Well, we think that excellent and inviting accommodations are the first step.

We have a variety of lodging options that our dedicated staff work hard to plan perfectly for your family trip. For example, we try to put couples in the same lodging area, and families in another, so that kids can become friends with their neighbors, and no one has to worry about a sleepless night.

Some 4UR Guests Relaxing in front of the Lodge

Some 4UR Guests Relaxing in front of the Lodge

Most of our lodging is structured Adirondack-style, with a long shared porch. The lodges are centrally located by and large; close to our dining room, lodge and pool area. However, we do have some homes that are pulled away for the rest of the ranch, and offer a quiet and secluded option.

Step two for a family ranch vacation is a great variety of activities to keep everyone in the family happy and entertained. We have Goose Creek of course, our world-class fly fishing creek, with seven pristine miles of private waters for anglers of all skill levels. Our head guide, Andy, can often be seen on the lawn in the morning with a group of young folks, showing them fly fishing techniques and tricks.

Then there is our equestrian program, which we are so proud of! Head wrangler Damon is trained in natural horsemanship, and when you come to ride at 4UR, you won’t just plot along behind the next horses’ bottom. We will lead you through our beautiful valley onto mesas and mountaintops for stunning views or delicious meals, like the Steak ride and the Fish Fry. We have a great riding program for the kids as well, which culminates in a hilarious kids rodeo.

There is our pool, and hot springs, as well as massage and yoga classes to partake in.

The last step for a great dude ranch experience is, or course, relaxation. With the quiet and peace of our little valley here at Wagon Wheel Gap, you are sure to find pure moments of serenity. After all, people have been visiting this valley for just that purpose for more than 150 years. I guess that is what keeps folks coming back again and again to our Guest Ranch. We provide a place for effortless and pleasant memory-building. That is what 4UR Ranch is all about.

Family Dude Ranch Vacations at 4UR

May 6th, 2009 by 4ur admin

In one month, we at 4UR Ranch will open our gates and invite you into our world, where we hope you will have an unforgettable family ranch vacation. Imagine you and your family taking a horseback riding vacation this summer, where you will learn to ride while surrounded by the incredible landscape of Colorado.

Watch your children grow while at our Family Dud Ranch

Ride at our Family Dude Ranch

Our wranglers here at 4UR Ranch have a vast store of knowledge and experience. Damon Gibbons and his men will educate you in the art of Natural Horsemanship both in the arena and out on the trail. You will learn something about the instincts and herd mentality of horses, and how to communicate with them in light of this. Damon and the other wranglers are gentle but firm, always fair, and provide a safe environment for all riders.

Nothing feels better after a full day of riding on trails through the mountains than diving into a pool and soaking in a hot spring, which is why you will find both at our Colorado family guest ranch. You will be refreshed enough to enjoy dinner prepared by Chef Wray Warner, who has honed his skills in the finest resorts from Lake Placid Lodge to the Four Seasons in Jackson, Wyoming. Enjoy a night-cap while watching the sunset to make your day complete.

There is something for every member of your family here at 4UR. Our Kid’s Program will give you parents a little time for yourselves while your children are fully engaged in riding or fishing or games. So come to the mountains of South Central Colorado for the Dude Ranch Vacation of your life.

Colorado Dude Ranch

April 8th, 2009 by 4ur admin

Skilled wranglers at our Colorado dude ranch

Skilled wranglers at our Colorado dude ranch

The smell of dust and clean earth in your nose. The warm nuzzle of a velvety horse nose against your arm and the sun on your back. Welcome back to nature; welcome back to the wild at 4UR Ranch, one of the most unique locations in North America for Dude Ranch Vacations.

Not only will you ride through our 4000 acre ranch in the Goose Creek Valley of Southwestern Colorado during unforgettable trail rides, but you will also be learning about Horsemanship and the nature of a horse with our head wrangler Damon Gibbons.

Don’t just jump on the back of an animal for an hour and trot along without really knowing what you are doing. Become part of your dude ranch experience! We will teach you how to interact with your horse: how to mount him or her correctly, how to check the cinch on your saddle and the basics to feel confident on your trusty steed!

4UR Ranch also offers a great kids equestrian program, which helps to make us a premier family Dude ranch.

For all of you that have had a vision of yourself on horseback, galloping through an open field in the crisp beauty of the West, we can make that happen for you!

With our location in the San Juan Mountains at the headwaters of the Rio Grande, we have a riding experience for both old and young, expert and beginner. Our Horsemanship and Horseback riding programs are just one of many reasons to make 4UR Ranch the destination of your family ranch vacation.

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