We still have some space available during our special Kids Weeks this summer at our Colorado Family Vacation Ranch: June 11 – 12 and August 13 – 20, 2011. Two kids age 9 and under stay here for the price of one child during our “Two for One” Special this summer. We hope this will … Read More
Departures are inherent in any vacation ranch. After all, we make our livelihood by welcoming guests to the ranch, helping them have a wonderful holiday, and then bidding them farewell. Since our Colorado Vacation Ranch is seasonal, we end up watching most of our staff depart at the end of each season, as well. It’s … Read More
February felt like winter here at our Colorado Family Dude Ranch. The temperature dropped considerably and the snow pack increased. When that happens in this state, people head outside with their skis. In fact, several members of our staff did just that, driving to nearby Wolf Creek Ski Area (less than an hour’s drive south … Read More
A few weeks ago, several of us from our Colorado Family Dude Ranch attended the Dude Ranchers’ Association Convention in Tucson. It’s always fun to get together with other people who do what we do. We attended a number of seminars and fun events, such as pigeon rolling, dancing, and the Team Penning, pictured below.
Perhaps families feel so at ease here at our Colorado Dude Ranch because they know the ranch depends upon families to operate. We welcome children because we have children, and we know how much kids enjoy fishing, horseback riding, and exploring the Colorado Rockies. Our Head Wrangler, Damon Gibbons, and his wife Kiera are adapting … Read More
The horses at our Family Dude Ranch in Creede Colorado are patiently awaiting the arrival of spring. For them, spring means fresh grass and the advent of summer. Summer means parents and children and hours on the trail and in the ring. All of the horses (and two mules) at our Colorado Dude Ranch are … Read More
Our world famous local theatre has announced its 2011 Season. As always, The Creede Repertory Theatre has lined up great laughs, fantastic dance moves, and more than one mystery. The 2011 Season opens with How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a personal favorite since ambitious window washer Robert Morse used his ‘How to…’ … Read More
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. Another is playing pond hockey. Can’t do that in the summer. Still another is … Read More
It’s quiet here at this Colorado Dude Ranch during the off season. Those of us who live and work here year round are busy in the office, maintaining the ranch, and spending time with our families. This morning when we dropped the kids off at school in Creede we saw a beautiful red fox and … Read More
*(That’s not really true, of course – one kid is just great.) But we’re not really here to delve into the pros and cons of small and large families. This Special offer is available the week of June 8 – 15 and August 10-17 2013 Instead, our Colorado Guest Ranch is offering this exciting special … Read More
We are pleased to announce that we’ll open our 2011 season with a special workshop at our Family Vacation Ranch in Creede, Colorado. Local artist Stephen Quiller will lead the workshop Working Sketches to Finished Water Media Paintings the week of June 5 – 11, 2011. Stephen Quiller is a gifted artist and teacher who … Read More
It’s time to ring in the New Year! Thanks to all guests of our Family Dude Ranch in Creede Colorado. You helped to make 2010 a great year. We look forward to seeing you in 2011.