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Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation
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At a Glance
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| Famous For: | Being named after the very popular fishing river, the Tarryall River. For being a family run, family orientated Guest Ranch with wonderful children's programs! |
| Capacity: | 37 guests |
| Open: | May 28, 2006 - September 24, 2006 |
| Altitude: | 8,600 ft. |
| Location: | A one hour drive northwest of Colorado Springs, CO, or 15 miles north of Lake George, CO on Colorado's scenic highway County Rd 77 |
| Reservations: | (800) 408-8407, (719) 748-1214 |
| Rates: | May 28-June 4: We have a lesser rate for the beginning of the season. June 25-August 27: $1500 per adult/per week (12 & up), $1300 per child/per week 6-11 yrs. old, $1100 per child/per week 3-5 yrs. old, $200 per child/per week under 3. August 27-September 24: We have a lesser rate, very affordable rates for the end of the season. Rates include lodging for 7 nights, all meals, horseback riding, children's programs, fishing, and all other on-ranch activities. NOT included in the rates are rafting, overnight pack trip, 4% state sales tax, and optional staff gratuity. |
| Minimum Stay: | Sunday to Sunday stay required June 4-August 27. Shorter stays, with a minimum of 3 nights, prorated, available May 28-June 4 and August 27-September 24. |
| Deposit: | $300 per person required for those 3 yrs. and older. Groups over 10 people full payment due 30 days prior to arrival - trip insurance available. |
| Payment: | Personal checks, traveler's checks, cash. No credit cards accepted. |
| Closest Airports: | Colorado Springs, CO (1 1/2 hrs.); Denver, CO (2 1/2 hrs.). |
| Transportation: | Airport pickup available from Colorado Springs, CO for $200 round trip up to 6 people. Advance notice required. |
| Travel Agents: | YES |
| Guest Reviews: | Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. |
| FEATURED AMENITIES | |||
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 Adults OrientedAdult Weeks Big/Heavy Riders200-250 lbs. Cattle Ranches1 - 100 Head Children's ProgramsBaby Sitting Extensive Counselor Program - All Day or Camplike Program Moderate - Half Day Children's Trail Riding6 yrs old 7 yrs old and over Conference ServicesCorporate Groups, MeetingsSmall (under 50) CuisineRanch/Western Culinary Trained ChefsDude/Guest Ranches |
Fishing Fly Fishing Equipment Available Fish on Your Own Kids Fly Fishing Program Professional Guides & Instruction Stream Fishing on Property Type of Fish Trout Spin Fishing Equipment Available River Fishing on Property GolfNear (within 30 miles) On Property 18-Hole Golf Course HikingOn Your Own Historic - National Historic SiteHorseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Draft Paint Ponies (for kids) Quarter Tennessee Walking Thoroughbred Hunting RanchesBig Game Bear Deer Elk Languages SpokenEnglish Laundry Service |
Liquor Bring Your Own Pack TripsRanch Activity RaftingRock ClimbingShort Stays (1-4 days)Off Season Only Smoking PermittedSwimming PoolHeated White-Water RaftingNearby (within 30 miles) Class I Class II Class III Class IV Class V | |
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| LODGING |
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| We have seven different facilities to accommodate your stay. They range from a secluded individual log cabin to more of a suite setting. The smaller facility will sleep up to four, having two bedrooms and a bathroom. While the larger facility will sleep up to ten, having four bedrooms and two bathrooms. All the other facilities are somewhere in between. Most of our facilities have a livingroom and fireplace area available. All our facilities are very comfortable and rusticly decorated with a western theme, and all are very clean. Each facility has a nice porch and beautiful view. |
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| RECREATION |
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| There is a full week of exciting things for you and your family to do! We have a wonderful horseback riding program. Horseback rides are offered each and every day. There are morning rides, afternoon rides, and at the end of the week all-day rides and an overnight pack trip. You'll be riding in the beautiful Tarryall Mountains at 8600 ft. Rides vary from rolling hills to mountain trails, and crossing the Tarryall River, which runs right through our Ranch. There is also riding in the arena where you can try your skills at team penning and practice the barrels for the Ranch Rodeo. The children's programs are excellent. We in no way want to separate families but the programs are available with each one having its own counselor. There is a mile and a half of the Tarryall River that offers great fishing, and we do have fishing equipment available for your use. We do hire a professional fishing guide that gives instruction every Monday afternoon for those who desire it. We also have trap shooting, a hot tub and heated pool, whitewater rafting, and an activity planned every evening - from a cookout and a hayride to a candlelight dinner or square dancing. If you have time there are many places to go sight-seeing, all within a short drive from the Ranch. Places such as the Royal Gorge, Pike's Peak, Cripple Creek, Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Cowboy Hall of Fame, Olympic Training Center, the list goes on. We also offer relaxation and quiet, where you can just sit on the porch and watch the humming birds and enjoy the beauty around you! |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| We have the "Broncobusters" (3-5 yr. olds), the "Wranglers" (6-11 yr. olds) and a teen program (12-17). We will, in most instances, be able to provide child care for children under 3 yrs. of age all day if the parents request. The 3-5 yr. olds ride every morning on their special kid's horse being lead around the Ranch by their counselor. In the afternoon there is swimming, games, and crafts. The 6-11 yr. olds are assigned their own horse for the week, and ride every morning. In the afternoon they can be part of the program activities such as hiking, swimming, some minor rock climbing, or be part of the afternoon ride with a parent. The teen activities include riding, hiking, and day trips to the swimming hole or someplace special. Even though we have excellent children's programs each with its own counselor, the programs are optional. |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| We offer three meals a day, served either in the lodge, family style; or at the picnic area; or a cookout down by the pool. All of our breads, rolls, and desserts are baked-from-scratch-daily. On Tuesday you will enjoy our breakfast ride into the National Forest, where we will serve you a great meal cowboy style. While we do not cater individually to vegetarians, there is plenty to choose from without eating the main course. Fresh fruits and snacks are always available in the main lodge along with coffee, hot chocolate, and cold water. If you have special dietary needs, for health reasons or otherwise, please let us know ahead of time so we will be able to accommodate those. We hava a BYOB policy, so you can either bring your own alcohol or ask us to pick it up while we are in town. We do have a refrigerator available for the guest to use for that purpose. You are welcome to enjoy alcohol with your meal or at your cabin, some guest like to relax on the porch after an invigorating day in the saddle and enjoy something cool. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| We have the capability to accommodate 30-35 guests for conferences/meetings. We have a casual room as well as the dining area available for meetings, which ever your pleasure might be. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| Dude Rancher's Association and Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| There is an abundance of places to visit and historical sites to see. The Tarryall River Ranch got its start during the "Gold Fever" days of the 1880's along with that would be a visit to Cripple Creek, an old mining town which has been kept alive by a new way to strike it rich. Also not far away is Pike's Peak, with its elevation reaching high into the history pages of the old west. If you don't like looking up then just around the corner you can enjoy the beautiful scenic view of the Royal Gorge and get your adrenalin rush by crossing over on the world's highest suspension bridge. Some of the guests like to come a few days early or stay a couple days longer to take in some of the sights in nearby Colorado Springs. Other places to visit a little closer to town would be the Garden of the Gods, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Seven Falls, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, Olympic Training Center, the Air Force Base, The North Pole, Old Colorado, the Broadmoor Hotel, Cave of the Winds, Florissant Fossil Bed National Monument, and more. The Pike National Forest is full of history and wonderful places to visit! |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| The Tesch Family, Kevin and Lisa, their sons Kelvin, Kurtis, Kody, and Klayton, also Bridget wife to Kelvin, operate the Tarryall River Ranch where they love to share the lifestyle of the old western tradition with guest and friends from across the country and around the world. The ranch was settled in the 1880's when "Gold Fever" was running rampant in the region. Numerous remnants of that period, such as abandoned cabins can still be seen. After the turn of the century, mining gave way to ranching as the economic mainstay. By 1920 the area caught the interest of a Colorado Springs family who were impressed with its sculptured mountains and pristine beauty. The ranch was purchased as a summer retreat and the main ranch house was built, now used as the lodge. In 1930 the ranch was acquired by a prominent Colorado Springs attorney who developed it into a unique guest ranch. Thus began a tradition of excellence in western hospitality. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Basic Main Summer Weekly Itinerary: SUNDAY: Check into your cabin Sunday afternoon. Dinner at 6:30 then head down to the Rec Hall for Orientation, to meet the staff and the other guests and get an idea of the Ranch's programs and activities. *Children's programs meet. MONDAY: Horse safety orientation and family orientation rides in the morning for everyone 6 and older, Broncobusters (3-5 yrs.)program, and an afternoon ride. Fly-fishing lessons on the porch of the Rec Hall at 4:00 pm. Dinner at the picnic area and a horse drawn hayride into the National Forest to follow. TUESDAY: Instructional rides for everyone as we head out into the National Forest on our Breakfast Ride. After a late lunch and an afternoon ride we'll get cleaned up for dinner and dust off those boots for some country western line dancing. WEDNESDAY: Many folks choose to go whitewater rafting and make a day of it to South Park City and Buena Vista for a raft trip down the Arkansas River. Horseback rides are offered twice a day as always and can be divided by ability levels and or destination. The children's programs are also in full swing. After another great dinner we'll be able to listen to live western music in the Rec Hall or out on the porch. THURSDAY: All day rides are offered along with the regular morning and afternoon rides. The overnight pack trip ride leaves this morning too. Children's programs are available along with a chance to do some team penning. After dinner, we'll have more great fun with some western dancing of country swing and square dancing. FRIDAY: More half day rides or an all day ride. The possibility of more team penning offered before lunch. The overnight pack trip will make it back in time for a cookout down by the pool. In the afternoon the children's program will be doing some different types of activities, and trap shooting if offered for the adults. The evening activity consists of a candlelight dinner for the adults, teens have the option of dinner with the adults or a separate pizza party and activity, while the kids have a hotdog/s'mores cookout by the teepee then a long hayride to learn songs for the Saturday night sing-a-long. SATURDAY: Morning rides are offered. Children's program offered in the morning only. Ranch Rodeo in the afternoon - everyone is able to participate. After we have dinner at the picnic area we'll head on over to the Rec Hall for a sing-a-long and a rodeo ribbon awards. SUNDAY: After one last hardy breakfast its time to say goodbye, but don't forget to sign up for next summer! Of course this is just the basic schedule, there is a lot more to enjoy at the Ranch, and we would love for you to share it with us! Since school is back in session we do not offer a children's program in September. but we do offer excellent riding and the fishing is still good. The fall colors are undescribable and its a wonderful time to just get away! Please visit our web-site at: www.tarryallriverranch.com and call us or send a message to receive our brochure, we would love the opportunity to just visit with you! Remember: There are No Strangers in Our Corner of the West! |
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