The High Lonesome Ranch sits on the Colorado Rockies’ majestic western slope for un-matched outdoor-based holidays. Guest & Dude Ranch, fly-fishing, wing shooting, big game hunting, hiking, mountain biking, white-water rafting, wild-horse tours & more.
Dude Ranch trips often end with families' being fully bonded to one another, their wranglers & horses. Cattle driving, riding, roping & branding. Fly-fishing for 5 species of trout. Wing Shooting for 5 species of upland game birds. Astonishingly beautiful mountains & valleys. western elegant lodging, contemporary western cuisine. Private cabins & master suites.
Excellent guest services. Our Lonesome Outfitter Shop has everything you'll need for your adventures. Cocktail hour is at the headquarters’ stone fireplace & the dining room adjoins. A business center is complete with computer, hard phone line & satellite WIFI. A short drive away are Glenwood Hot Springs, Battlement Mesa Golf Club, The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa, winery tours, Powderhorn Ski Resort, & more. Enjoy cooking classes with our Executive Chef or Yoga classes. Elevations of 5,000 to 9,200 ft. provide great birding opportunities & views. Have a massage in your guesthouse or just relax.
We offer something for everyone who enjoys spectacular American West scenery and outdoor pursuits. Families, friends, & groups create memories to last forever. You will see amazing stars at night around the campfire and you’ll be treated like a star, too. Let us show you!
| Guest Capacity: | 35 |
| Meeting Capacity: | 40 |
| Dates Open: |
Spring: Mar. 21, 2012 to Jun. 20, 2012 Summer: Jun. 20, 2012 to Aug. 30, 2012 Fall: Aug. 31, 2012 to Dec. 20, 2012 Winter: Dec. 21, 2012 to Mar. 20, 2012 |
| Riding Dates: | Apr. 30, 2012 to Aug. 30, 2012 |
| Minimum Age For Independent Riding: | 8 |
| Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch: | 1 |
| Nearest Airport: | Walker Field, Grand Junction, CO, 45-mins, pickup with cost |
Lodging Overview
There are many types of lodging at the ranch. Families will have a choice based on availability at the time of making reservations.
Recreation Overview
Our equestrian weeks are centered around you and your horse. Additional activities include fly-fishing, sporting clays, rifle range, mountain biking, hiking, geocaching, off-site rodeo, photography,and more. Out-of-season activities include world class fly-fishing, upland bird hunting, big game hunting. Winter activities include snow shoeing, downhill and cross country skiing as well as snowmobiling. All are located just 45 minutes from our doorstep.
Dining Overview
Contemporary western cuisine with most ingredients coming from our gardens, orchards or local surrounding farms and ranches. All our bakery and bread items are freshly made daily from scratch and our beef is raised naturally on The High Lonesome Ranch, aged here, and, of course, USDA inspected.
Rates
| Adult Rate: | $2,650.00 |
| Child Rate: | $1,500.00 |
| Service Charge/Tip Rate: | We have a 15% service charge. |
| Tax Rate: | 3.9 |
| Accepted Payment Methods: | We accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover cards, approved checks, and cash. |
| Travel Agents Accepted: | Yes |
Accommodations
| Lodging Accomodations: | Yes |
| Cabin Accomodations: | Yes |
| Weekly Arrival Day: | 6 nights / Sunday through Saturday |
| Seven Night Week: | No |
| Six Night Week: | Yes |
Activities
| Children's Program: | Yes |
| Children's Program Start/End Age: | 6 - 15 |
| Baby Sitting: | Yes-Charge |
| Cattle Gathering: | Yes |
| Team Penning: | Yes |
| Cattle Drives: | Yes |
| Additional Cattle Activities: | Special early season calf branding packages |
| Overnight Pack Trips: | Yes-Charge |
| Fishing: | Streams and pools |
| River Rafting: | Yes-Charge |
| Guided Hiking: | Yes-No Charge |
| Golf: | Nearby |
| Mountain Biking: | On approved road system |
| Petting Zoo: | Yes |
| Shooting Sports: | Yes-Charge |
| Hay/Wagon Ride: | Yes |
| Adult Only Weeks: | Yes |
| Women Only Weeks: | Yes |
Other Amenities
| Liquor: | BYOB |
| Wheelchair Accessible: | Yes |
| Massage Available on Ranch: | Yes-Charge |
| Laundry Facilities: | Yes-No Charge |
| Information Technology Facilities: | WIFI in main buildings |
Other Seasons
Winter Program
We offer wing shooting, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and skiing nearby.
| Winter Season: | December-February |
| Cross Country Skiing: | Yes |
| Downhill Skiing: | Yes |
| Snowmobiling: | Yes |
| Snow Shoeing: | Yes |
| Sleigh Rides: | Yes |
Special Events
Conventions, Meetings & Retreats
Executives can broadcast presentations in surround sound on a 60-inch flat screen in the conference room and can access networks back home through a wireless server. The conference center is conveniently located at the ranch epicenter that makes for an efficient use of time. Its large windows offer a spectacular view of Logan Mountain beyond the fire pit where guests enjoy telling about their day's adventures at night after dinner.
| Capacity: | 40 |
| Season: | year round |
| Activities: | can be designed around all offered ranch activities |
| Minimum Nights: | 3 night/2 day |
Hunting
Wing shooting and big game hunting.
| Capacity: | 12-big game hunting/27-wing shooting |
| Season: | September 1-March 1 wing shooting/state sanctioned for big game |
| Drop Camps: | Yes |
| Guided: | Guided |
Weddings
Spectacular wedding ceremonies at The High Lonesome Ranch take place on the various spacious Ceremony Lawns, which offer panoramic mountain views.
| Wedding Planning: | Location only |
| Wedding Officiant: |
Family Reunions
Rates available upon request
| Book Entire Ranch: | Yes |
| Book Entire Ranch: | Rates available upon request |
| Capacity: | 40 |
| Discount: | possible |
