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Winter Living at a Colorado Guest Ranch

January 27th, 2011 by 4ur admin

There aren’t many people at our Colorado Dude Ranch during the off season, and sometimes that can be a bit lonely. However, there are a few perks. One is soaking in Soda Creek Hot Springs, which isn’t possible during the summer.

Soaking in the Soda Creek Hot Springs.

Another is playing pond hockey. Can’t do that in the summer.

The Creede Pond Hockey Tournament.

Still another is sledding. Even in the winter, 4UR is perfect for a Family Ranch Vacation!

The Leavells, getting ready to sled down the Mine Hill.

Sometimes we wish we were open for business during the winter. Think of the fun we would all have!

The Ideal Horseback Riding Holiday

August 17th, 2010 by 4ur admin

Do you dream of riding horses?

If so, a week at our Colorado dude ranch will make your dream a reality.

Whether you have never been near a horse or grew up riding every day, you’ll find your Dude Ranch Vacation to be an unforgettable experience. Our wranglers, lead by Damon Gibbons, will educate you on how to ride a horse with respect and gratitude. You’ll ride up into mountains and down into valleys, communicating with the horse under you as you go.

Let 2010 be the year you go after your dream. Contact our vacation ranch today.

Reconnect with nature by riding a horse.

4UR Ranch is a great place for Families

May 10th, 2010 by 4ur admin

We know you are busy – believe me, we know! And sometimes, that one week that you get during the summer when the kids are off can be one of the best opportunities for quality time together.
The staff here at 4UR Ranch knows all about the value of family. If you keep up with us on Facebook, than you get a chance to hear about the recent adventures and accomplishments of Cole & Ky, our General Manager’s children. And don’t be surprised if you see Pete & Lindsey Leavell’s grandchildren running around during your horseback riding vacation. You will also probably meet Andy Lee’s family, our head guide. All our staff love to have their families with them in this majestic little valley as much as you will.

Colorado Guest Ranch

Bring your Family to Beautiful Southern Colorado

Remember that if you have some flexibility in your schedule for this summer, we still have availability for our kids stay free weeks June 5 thru 12 and Aug. 21 thru 28. Call 719-658-2202 for more information or to reserve your family’s Rocky Mountain Vacation at 4UR Ranch.

Horseback Riding Vacations in Southern Colorado

October 27th, 2009 by 4ur admin

We were glad that the grasses were high this summer, and the spring was wet. This helps us keep the horses happy and healthy all year long. When the horses can supplement their usual diet with natural-grown grasses in the valley, this makes it easier to keep them well through the cold winters up here. Damon, the head wrangler here at our Colorado Dude Ranch will keep the horses happy and warm through the snow.

We are so glad to have Damon, someone who cares so deeply for horses and horsemanship, to take care of our herd over the winter. He will ensure that all our mounts are in great shape for when our guests start arriving for their Rocky Mountain Vacations in June. We have a diverse group of horses that are alive and ready to bring you on a memorable adventure during a steak ride deep into our valley, or gingerly introduce our junior wranglers into the world of riding.

We offer a variety of rides, including daily trail rides for both kids and adults. There is no way you could feel like there is not enough riding! We have morning and afternoon rides every day, as well as meal rides like the breakfast ride, the steak ride and the fish fry. The fish fry is definitely one of our favorite events; there’s nothing quite like eating delicious fried trout in the great Colorado outdoors! We take care of everything for you – food, drink and even music. We trailer the horses home so that you don’t need to worry about enjoying a glass of wine or a cold beer after your ride.

With the help of Damon and the great staff of wranglers we have every summer, we strive to make our Western Vacations enjoyable, but we also want to teach our guests a little about our natural horsemanship practices.

Rocky Mountain Vacation

August 11th, 2009 by 4ur admin

August in the Rockies is a glorious thing! The weather is pleasantly hot during the day. It’s a great time to take a dip in the pool after a morning ride, or enjoy a cool drink in the shade.

August is also one of the nicest times of the year at 4UR ranch for your family ranch vacation. The fly fishing crowds start to thin out, and you can really feel like you’ve got the run of the ranch. We have a great kids program, and also a lot of spaces on the ranch that we have dedicated to a family experience, like our pool.

Come and explore Southern Colorado

Come and explore Southern Colorado

Come to the pool every Wednesday for a Mexican food fiesta. Our talented chef Wray Warner makes amazing guacamole, delicious sizzling fajitas and fresh grilled veggies. We also serve ice cold beers, margaritas, lemonade and tea. This little party is a great time to meet some of the other guests at 4UR as well as have a relaxing lunch by the water. It is these kind of small niceties that have kept some of our guests coming back for years, some of our guests have been coming to our family dude ranch since they were small children, and now they bring their own children to the ranch. It is these stories that we feel makes our guest ranch the most unique place to vacation in Colorado.

We still have plenty of time in the summer and into September for you and your family to become part of the tradition at 4UR. Visit the contact page for our Colorado Dude ranch to inquire about becoming part of the 4UR family!

Colorado Guest Ranch 4th of July

July 17th, 2009 by 4ur admin

Things at the 4UR are rolling right along through this lovely summer. With July slipping away, we had a great Independence Day here at the Dude ranch; the chef prepared a Southern BBQ with all the trimmings! It was really a feast, and with all the riding and fishing that goes on around here, a good hearty lunch is appreciated by all!

Most of the guests went into Creede for a fireworks show, the town nearest our horseback riding vacation ranch. If you haven’t ever been into the little oasis of Creede, that town is bound to surprise you! It is full of great little artist and artisan shops that reflect the creative and unique community where our ranch is set.

Watching the lights and fireworks playing off the cliffs in North Creede was really a sight to behold!

A Late Summer has left 4UR Ranch green and lush

A Late Summer has left 4UR Ranch green and lush

We, as always, have lots of repeat guests come for their Rocky Mountain vacation at 4UR. Joan Shelton was with us this month. She has been coming to our ranch at Wagon Wheel Gap since she was nine; and now she brings her grandchildren! She is such an extraordinary person, and we were thrilled to see her again! This year we also have new and diverse guests from California, Oregon, Kentucky & Florida. It is great to see the 4UR family grow, and to be able to share this special valley with more folks.

We have had a friendly visitor to our dumpster lately; a bear continues to come scrounging around for scraps, and it is now even showing up in the daylight sometimes! The bear is definitely a fascination to the kids, but our great kids counselors keep them at a safe distance.

It has really started to get hot here in Creede CO. For a few weeks there, we were wondering if Mother Nature had decided to skip summer completely and just go straight from Spring to Fall. The pool is becoming a very popular spot! We have a Mexican food lunch out there on Wednesdays, and it is becoming quite the Fiesta!

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