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Arizona Dude Ranch Vacation
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At a Glance
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| HIGHLIGHTS | |||||
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| Famous For: | Great horses, hiking, history and hospitality | ||||
| Capacity: | 50 with families, 42 with adults only | ||||
| Open: | Year round | ||||
| Altitude: | 3600 feet | ||||
| Location: | 65 miles southwest of Tucson | ||||
| Reservations: | 800 872 6240 | ||||
| Rates: |
Adults: From $210 per night based on double occupancy
Children: From $125 per night |
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| Minimum Stay: | Two nights | ||||
| Deposit: | One night's room rate required to confirm reservation | ||||
| Payment: | VISA, MasterCard, Amex, checks and cash | ||||
| Closest Airports: | Tucson and Phoenix | ||||
| Transportation: | Limo service or rental car | ||||
| Travel Agents: | YES | ||||
| Guest Reviews: | Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. | ||||
| FEATURED AMENITIES | |||
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 Adults OrientedBig/Heavy Riders250-300 lbs. BirdingCattle Drives1 or Part Day Cattle Ranches1 - 100 Head Children's ProgramsNannies Encouraged Children's Trail Riding6 yrs old Cigar FriendlyComputer/Email ServicesConference ServicesA/V Computer/Email Services Separate Conference Center Corporate Groups, MeetingsSmall (under 50) |
Cuisine Gourmet Vegetarian Culinary Trained ChefsDude/Guest RanchesEmail AccessHelicopter ServiceExtra HikingGuided On Your Own Holiday ProgramsChristmas New Years Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Honeymoon PackagesHorseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Arabian Draft Quarter |
Languages Spoken English Swedish Laundry ServiceLiquorAvailable MassageMountain BikingNon-Riding RatesSeminarsHorsemanship Seminars - Fall Horsemanship Seminars - Spring Horsemanship Seminars - Summer Horsemanship Seminars - Winter Short Stays (1-4 days)Smoking PermittedSwimming PoolHeated Team Building |
Winter without SnowWomen Weeks Workshops |
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| LODGING |
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| Rancho De La Osa is a 300 year old intimate property and one of the last great haciendas in America. Established as a guest ranch in 1923, its history has been lovingly preserved in the beautiful buildings that rest comfortably in the rolling grasslands of the high Sonoran Desert. Our territorial-style guest quarters, made from ancient clays of the ranch, are wonderfully serene, simply elegant and perfectly weathered. The 21 adobe guest rooms are uniquely and vibrantly furnished with Mexican antiques. All rooms are ground level with separate entrances and private bathrooms. Each has a porch that opens to mountain views and most rooms have a wood burning fireplace. All rooms are in close proximity to the pool, hot tub, corrals and dining areas. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Daytime activities include horseback trail rides, guided hikes, nature walks, mountain biking and bird watching. And, after spending time in the saddle and exploring on foot, you can relax in the hot tub, cool down in the pool or have a massage before enjoying a pre dinner drink in the cantina. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rider we have a variety of programs to suit your ability including horse clinics on demand, private riding lessons, Wrangler’s / Cowboy's Assistant and More Time In The Saddle getaways. In addition, our themed weekends include cowboy cookouts, half and full day hikes, wine tasting dinners, cooking lessons, cattle round ups, dudeos and fun western dance lessons. |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| Although we do not have organized children's programs, we invite families to join in the ranch activities and encourage children to mix and make friends with other youngsters at the ranch. |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| Meal times are focused around quality food and wine. Southwestern cuisine, encompassing a blend of Spanish, Mexican, Native American and Southwestern United States ingredients, is served either in our romantic and historic hacienda dining room, secluded outdoor courtyard or under the stars at a cookout. Special dietary requirements such as vegetarian or low fat dishes can also be served, subject to sufficient advance notice. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| Rancho De La Osa is a perfect venue for board meetings, conferences and executive retreats. Because of our size and location we can provide you with an intimate and secluded setting for your corporate event and can offer the ranch for exclusive use for these occasions. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| Dude Ranchers' Association, Arizona Dude Ranchers' Association, Small Elegant Hotels |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| In the late 17th Century, the fertile Altar Valley was settled by Spanish Jesuits. Father Eusebio Francisco Kino and his followers built a mission outpost on the ranch. This building was used for more than a century as an outpost to trade with the local Indians and Mexicans. This rare and historic adobe structure is reputed to be the oldest building Arizona and still serves as a peaceful gathering place for our guests to mingle and relax. Rancho De La Osa is part of the original three million acre land grant from the King of Spain to the Ortiz brothers of Mexico in 1812. When the Gadsden Purchase was signed in 1854 settling the border dispute between Mexico and the United States, the ranch fell within the US boundaries. Shortly afterward cattle baron Colonel William Sturges began renovations on the main house and made the structure the center of his massive ranching empire. The Mexican Revolution brought history to our doors when revolution leader Pancho Villa reportedly fired on the hacienda. A Mexican cannonball from the era was found embedded in the stucco walls of the main house. Today the cannonball sits on display in the structure for all to see. In 1921, Louisa Wade Wetherill, who is still considered one of the foremost Navajo historians, came south looking for a lost tribe of Navajos. She never found them, but she started "Hacienda De La Osa (She Bear) Guest Ranch" and the ranch began its transformation into one of America's premier guest ranches, beginning an enviable tradition that continues to this day. FAMOUS GUESTS FROM YESTERYEAR People from around the world have recognized the special qualities of vacationing at a ranch in the Sonoran Desert. With more than 320 days of sunshine a year and night-time stars that shine with unmatched clarity within a coal black sky, it wasn't long before the ranch's reputation drew some of the world's leading personalities. Some of our guests have included: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt; Gone With The Wind author Margaret Mitchell; Hollywood cowboy star Tom Mix; Hollywood stars John Wayne, Cesar Romero and Joan Crawford; western author Zane Gray; Supreme Court Chief Justice William O Douglas; William B Clayton (who drafted the Marshall Plan in one of the casitas in 1948); President Lyndon B Johnson and former Presidential candidates Hubert Humphrey and Adlai Stevenson. YOUR HOSTS TODAY Veronica and Richard Schultz have owned and run Rancho De La Osa since 1996. With a dedicated team of both American and international employees, the staff at Rancho De La Osa reflect the diverse flair of its guests. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| With access to over 135,000 acres of ride-able land, we offer controlled pleasure rides which you will find both unique and exciting - one day you could find yourself riding over rocky uplands and across grassland desert rounding up Longhorn cattle, the next you could be out riding a mountain trail, perhaps taking a picnic lunch with you - whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rider we have a vacation to suit your ability. For non-riders, the ranch and surrounding Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge offer outstanding opportunities for hiking, biking and bird watching so make sure you bring your water bottle and hiking boots. |
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