Tarryall River Ranch
In the heart of the beautiful Tarryall Mountains, the ranch offers unsurpassed riding and fishing in a truly magnificent setting. Towering rocks and peaks allow for spectacular trails and views across the valley. The Tarryall River winds its way along the mountains and through the ranch, bringing great fishing right to your doorstep. Make yourself at home in one of our charming cabins, enjoy delicious home-cooked meals in the comfortable ranch-house style lodge, or relax by the pool. After dinner, dance or sing with us, come on a hayride, or simply enjoy the serenity of a Rocky Mountain evening. A paradise for any age, we want you to feel that Tarryall is your home away from home�there are no strangers in our corner of the west!
Guest Capacity: 30
Meeting Capacity: 25
Dates Open:
May 30 2010 to Sep 26 2010 , Oct 01 2010 to Dec 23 2010
Riding Dates: Jan 02 2010 to Dec 23 2010
Minimum Age For Independent Riding: 6 years old
Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch: 0 years old
Nearest Airport:
Colorado Springs - 1.5 hours - pick up available
Denver - 2.5 hours - pick up available
Lodging Description:
We have beautifully decorated cabins, each unique in layout and location. Or perhaps you'd prefer to try one of our fun lodge rooms or the cowboy atmosphere of our western dance hall rooms. Wherever you stay, you'll never have a better night's sleep than at the Tarryall River Ranch.
Recreation Description:
Each day you'll have any number of fun options, or you can just take it easy by the Tarryall pool or go for a hike around the ranch amid the awesome scenery. You can ride your own horse on any number of picturesque trails guided by our experienced wranglers�or perhaps you'd prefer to team-pen or practice for the ranch rodeo in the arena. We always have plenty of choices so you can choose your level or destination for morning and afternoon rides. You may want to try the overnight ride and sleep in a tent or out under the stars. You can fall in love with your horse and spend hours in the saddle in pretty country, it's a great way to see the mountains. Or you can take your fishing pole and spend a few quiet hours down by the river; there is nothing quite like the thrill of that rainbow on your line. You can even practice your marksmanship at our weekly trapshooting. Kids love the ranch-built playground when they aren't out riding or fishing, or spending time at the petting zoo. And everyone enjoys a day trip to some of the best whitewater rafting in the state. Whatever you choose, each day will be a great day here at the Tarryall River Ranch.
Food Description:
Get ready for some great cooking here at Tarryall. Not only is Bridget a part of the Tesch family, she is our head chef, and no one can bake like she does! In addition, we always have plenty of mouthwatering main courses and side dishes along with yummy desserts. Whether one of the cookouts by the pool, an outside barbeque, bacon and eggs cooked over an open fire on the Breakfast Ride or everyone gathered in the lodge dining room, each meal is truly a treat here at the ranch!
Rates
- Adult Rate: $1,795/wk
- Children Rate: $1295/wk (6-11); $1095/wk (3-5); $295/wk (0-2)
- Service Charge/Tip Rate: Tipping is strictly optional; most guests leave 15-20%
- Tax Rate: 4%
- Accepted Payment Methods Deposit required in advance. Personal checks, traveler's checks, cash, and credit cards (MasterCard & Visa) accepted.
- Travel Agents Accepted: Yes
- Non-Riding Rates Available
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Accomodations
- Lodge Accommodations
- Cabin Accommodations
- Weekly Stay: Seven night stays, Sunday to Sunday
- Partial Week Stay During Peak Season
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Activities
Children's Program:We make sure everyone has a great time here at the ranch from the littlest cowpoke to the most seasoned grandpa. We have a fun program for 3-11 year olds, which breaks into two groups for riding. The 3-5 year olds take turns being led on our pony horse while the 6-11year olds ride out on the trails. In the afternoons, the program keeps them all busy swimming, hiking, doing crafts and playing around the ranch, although children over six can ride with their parents if they choose. Teens hike, ride, fish and more in their program�they can plan their day with the teen counselor each morning or do their own thing. All programs are optional so families can spend time together but children and teens love being part of them.
Minimum Age: 3 Maximum Age: 17
- Baby Sitting: Additional Charge
- Swimming: Outdoor heated pool in a glorious setting.
- Cattle Activities: Team penning. Our spectacular arena is perfect for team-penning & cattle sorting with a view!
- Fishing: The Tarryall River winds through the ranch, bringing great fishing right to your doorstep.
- River Rafting: Additional Charge
- Guided Hiking: Included
- Adult Only Weeks
- Golf: Nearby
- Shooting Sports: Included
- Hay-Wagon Ride
- Petting Zoo
- Overnight Pack Trips: Additional Charge
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Other Amenities
- Liquor: BYOB
- Whirlpool Spa
- Laundry Facilities: Included
- Information Technology Facilities: Guest telephone line available for laptop connection.
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Other Seasons
Winter:We are open in the winter!
Bed & Breakfast, with or without meals.
Hunting with meals.
Horseback riding when the weather co-operates.
Special dinners - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's, etc.
- Winter Season: All year round.
- Cross-Country: No
- Downhill: No
- Snow Shoe: No
- Sleigh Rides: No
- Snomobile: No
Hunting:The hunting is great here in the Tarryall Mountains. We have good horses for hire and can also provide lodging and meals -- please call for rates.
- Capacity: Please call for details.
- Hunting Season: September - January
- Giuides: Non-Guided
Bed & Breakfast:
- Capacity: 12
- Season: October 1 - May 1
- Activities:
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Special Events
Conventions, Meetings & Retreats:Make your next convention, meeting or retreat totally unique with a stay at Tarryall River Ranch. Experience the old west just over an hour from the bright lights of Colorado Springs and Denver. Call us to discuss your particular needs?
We'll do our best to make it the best business decision you'll ever make!
- Activities: Mix business with riding, fishing, dancing, hayrides and more. We can tailor our activities and facilities to your specific requirements�call us!
- Capacity: 25--fllexible
- Minimum Nights: 0
- Season: early May or late September
Weddings: We will hold very small Western Weddings
- Planning: We will help all we can.
- Officiant:
Family Reunions:We love sharing the ranch with families. A reunion at the ranch means everyone in one place together where they can have fun, be as busy or as relaxed as they want, and no one has to do the dishes! Think about it and then give us a call so we can help you plan the western reunion of a lifetime.
- Capacity: 30
- Discount: None
- Book Entire Ranch
Late May, early June, late August and September would be the best times for a reunion but you can book the entire ranch anytime as long as you call in plenty of time.
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