Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and as we prepare to gather with friends and family, we find ourselves reflecting on all we have to be thankful for in our lives and here at 4UR Colorado Vacation Ranch. We’re thankful for our families and friends, for good health and good humor. We’re thankful for the opportunity to live … Read More
Our workshop with Stephen Quiller was so much fun last year that we’ve decided to have another one this year. It will be the season opener at our Colorado Fishing and Dude Ranch, June 1-7, 2013. Stephen Quiller has lived and worked in Creede for more than 40 years. The beauty of our surroundings inspires … Read More
Quite a few guests of our Creede, Colorado Guest Ranch are rockhounds. They keep their eyes on the ground as they hike trails in the Rockies, looking up from time to time to admire the view. Rockhounds are like that – they see beauty in places many people overlook. We suggest that rockhounds stop by … Read More
If you are the kind of person who plans ahead, you may already be considering vacation options for the summer of 2012. Below are a few good reasons to choose a 4UR Colorado Family Ranch Vacation. 1. Chef Wray Warner and his staff will cook for you in glorious outdoor settings. 2. Your children will … Read More
It’s amazing. Ski slopes are open just one month after we’ve closed our Colorado Family Guest Ranchfor the season. A few weeks ago, some of our guests were standing knee deep in Goose Creek with fly rods in hand. Others were embarking on trail rides in the Colorado mountains. Were they here this weekend, they … Read More
Crisp cool days, deep blue skies, and bright yellow leaves – that’s the news here at our Creede Colorado Vacation Ranch these days. Yup, it’s been pretty quiet around here since we brought in the last hay bale and bid farewell to the last of our summer staff. A few of our permanent staff have … Read More
Now that we’ve had a chance to catch our breath after the initial flurry of activity that takes place at the close of every season here at our Colorado Family Guest Ranch, we have time to reflect. What comes to mind immediately are the good times we had this summer. Below are photos of some … Read More
The first snow arrived in the mountains on September 15, signaling what we all knew was inevitable – the close of the 2011 season at 4UR Family Guest Ranch. We’d like to thank everyone: our guests, our staff, our friends. It’s hard to believe the season is really over, since it seems like it just … Read More
The season is drawing to a close here at 4UR, our Creede Colorado Guest Ranch; this is the last week we’ll welcome guests in 2011. It’s always a bittersweet time for those of us who work at the ranch. We bid farewell to all our guests and summer staff, then we start to ready the … Read More
It’s easy to understand why children love 4UR. Children have fun while they’re at our Colorado Family Dude Ranch. They also learn things in the best possible way – through experience. Children ride horses at 4UR, in the ring and on the trail. They go fishing. They climb and hike and swim. They build muscles … Read More
Labor Day Weekend was great fun for all of us at 4UR, our Colorado Guest Ranch. The town of Creede goes all out for this holiday, with annual festivities such as soap box races, hot air balloon rides, and a half marathon mountain run. There is always a Salsa Fest, where local folks compete against … Read More
We bid farewell to August and the busiest weeks at 4UR Colorado Family Guest Ranch. We welcome guests throughout the month of September; days are a bit shorter and nights a bit cooler, but it is a glorious time to visit the ranch. Below are some memorable moments from this summer and past summers at … Read More