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Lowdown

  • Established

    2008. Guest ranch since 2017

  • Owner

    Private

  • Manager

    Amy Martin Shaffer

  • Tel

    970-283-1147

  • Open

    Jan, Apr-Dec

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $1,200 - $1,750
    Winter: $1,050 - $1,750

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $50 - $500

  • Minimum Stay

    Summer: 2 days
    Winter: 3 days

  • Maximum Guests

    50

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Pampering, Solitude, Diverse scenery, Large family reunions, Corporate Retreats, Weddings
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

WELCOME TO WESTERN PARADISE, WHERE NATURE & LUXURY EXIST IN PERFECT HARMONY

Branded Rock Canyon is a 15,000 acre exclusively private ranch tucked away in the breathtakingly beautiful western Colorado landscape, where rolling mountaintops and vast meadows meet the clear blue sky.

Spectacular scenery, western-style hospitality, superb meals paired with award-winning wines and spirits, a selectively stocked ProShop and a variety of R&R and outdoor adventure activities awaits guests who visit this exquisite destination. Branded Rock offers truly World Class Western Experiences!

Good time to go

Most activities are available April through December 31st. In January, February and March you can try winter activities such as snowmobiling, skiing at nearby resorts, visiting the famous Glenwood Hot Springs, or just simply escape to a quiet winter wonderland for some spa time and pampering.

Best time for maximizing outdoor activities is May-October. The springtime bloom in May and June is simply beautiful, with opportunities to also view wildlife babies such as mule deer fawns, ducks, geese and turkeys at play across the property. September and October offer amazing wildlife viewing during the elk rut and migration.

Summer can be warm, but also presents incredible afternoon thunderstorms that wash away the dust and heat, and bring with them the memorable smells of wet sagebrush, juniper and a renewed feeling of 'life' that you can only experience in these semi-desert type environments.

Colorado is known for its colorful fall, and the trees and brush at Branded Rock Canyon are awash with brilliant hues of reds, yellows and oranges, during September and early October. Truly a photographer's and artist's dream landscape!

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 5 and over

Branded Rock Canyon is a family-friendly property and children under the age of 12 stay free of charge, when sharing room with parent/guardian.

Adjoining rooms are available for an additional charge and if the child is over the age of eight, they will need their own private room.

Ages 13-18 may participate in all other ranch activities and programs, with parental supervision and permission.

Branded Rock Canyon does not provide childcare services. Please plan accordingly.

Onsite activities for children over the age of five, while under supervision of parent or guardian: fishing, jeep or side-by-side tours of the ranch, kickball, cornhole, kite flying, frisbee throwing, archery, canoe paddling, hammock swinging, making s'mores and toasting hot dogs over the campfire, and hiking and exploring the beautiful lodge grounds and trails with family. Visits to the ranch horses can also be arranged.

Minimum age children can ride

6 and over

Arts & Crafts

play-doh, coloring, sketching, Painting

Activities

hiking, biking, picnics, outdoor play area, cookouts, floating, supervised swimming, Canoeing and paddle boarding, fishing, kite flying, hammock swinging, movies

Games

board games, horseshoes, soccer, pool table, corn-hole, archery, frisbees

Baby Sitting Provided By

Branded Rock Canyon does not provide childcare services. Please plan accordingly.

Environmental & Social Practices

Environment

Go Green: Branded Rock Canyon makes all attempts to minimize environmental impact on the surrounding landscape and in landfills.

This is an arid semi-desert climate and they make all attempts to conserve their precious water resource.

During years of plentiful winter snow pack, there is a constant flow of water from Brush Creek through four fishing lakes, past the lodge, and down to the irrigate the farm fields and garden, eventually mingling into the mighty Colorado river, 18 miles downstream.

Although the ranch offers daily laundry and room service, they ask guests to consider the environment, and reuse linens and towels whenever possible. Filtered water and refreshment stations are available in multiple locations throughout the lodge, so please use your personal water bottles whenever possible.

They provide all guests with reusable custom Branded Rock Canyon aluminum drinking bottles that they can use for the duration of their stay!

Pet policy: they love pets as much as you, but in consideration for the safety of the local wildlife and of the pets themselves, pets are not permitted at the ranch.

Safety: The ranch's most important policy! Guests signed up for shooting and hunting activities will be asked to abstain from alcoholic beverages until the activity has been completed for the day.

The expert guides and instructors will supervise all planned outdoor activities, and they ask you to please adhere to their safety rules and regulations for your chosen activity.

There are no lifeguards on duty at the lakes or hot tub. Lifejackets are available for water-related activities, but parents are expected to supervise children at all times.

Ranch History

This area of Western Colorado boasts a richly diverse history of Native Americans (Utes), Spanish explorers and fur traders, mining, ranching, wild Spanish mustangs, railways and of course it served as a hideout for a few of the American West's most infamous outlaws and notable figures, such as Butch Cassidy, Doc Holiday, Wyatt Earp and Tom Horn.

Homesteaders first laid claim and settled Brush Creek canyon, where our main lodge sits, in 1897, scraping out a harsh living by raising livestock in the rugged landscape. Over the years, the property changed hands several times, before ultimately becoming the popular 5-star Marriott Hotel resort known as Kessler Canyon Ranch. In 2017, the property was sold and converted back to a private estate, offering limited availability to outside guests by advance reservation only.

Today, the exquisitely appointed 20,000 square foot Homestead Lodge and 12,000 square foot Guest House grace the homestead cabin site. The original homestead apple orchard still produces succulent heirloom apples and remnants of the early settlers can still be explored across the property.

The namesake for the ranch is an ancient boulder that tumbled off the canyon rim eons ago and has been 'branded' by area cowboys and wranglers etching their livestock brands and initials into Branded Rock since the late 1800s.

Your Manager, Amy Martin Shaffer

Amy Martin Shaffer has managed Branded Rock Canyon Ranch since the property changed ownership in January 2017. Amy is the General Manager and also oversees all marketing, reservations, guest services and hospitality, and fills in as a guide for their adventure and hunting programs. Amy is a former US Olympic Rower (2000 Games) with a background in wildlife management, videography, writing, marketing, travel, communications and hospitality services. She has traveled to more than 20 countries and continues to seek adventure and ideas to improve upon the guest experiences at Branded Rock Canyon Ranch. Amy is truly living the dream!

Your manager

Lowdown

  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style, Health oriented

  • Meals served

    family style, buffet style, meals roll with days activities, everyone eats together, scheduled meals

  • Alcohol

    BYOB, wine provided with dinner, available for purchase, wine cellar

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, patio, dining room (casual attire), dining room (formal attire), lounge, private dinners

  • You'll definitely love

    farm fresh eggs, organic produce, locally grown produce, fresh daily bread, fresh daily desserts

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free, other

Branded Rock Canyon follows a ranch-style approach with its dining, offering freshly-cooked gourmet meals served family-style or buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The culinary staff prepares custom meals based on guest preferences and dietary needs, and Chef Jarrod carefully selects menu items that are locally grown or organic.

Meals are paired with award-winning wines from the ranch owner's personal vineyards in Sonoma County California and the Barossa Valley of Australia.

Guest Favourites

  • The secret-recipe Branded Rock Canyon Bacon is requested by every guest on a daily basis. Seriously, you may initially come for the activity, but you'll never want to leave the bacon!
  • Our hunting guests always request a taste of wild game cuisine (deer, elk, turkey). This truly is the original eco-friendly, hormone free, organic protein. Mother Nature and the ranch management team work closely to create the ideal environment for wildlife to flourish. They selectively remove a small number each year through our guided hunts, to maintain health wildlife populations and give guests an appreciation for the animals, land and ultimately the field-to-table fare experience.

About our Wines

La Follette, Quivira & Torbreck wines are available as the house and premium wines from the ranch owner's personal vineyards in Sonoma County, California and the Barossa Valley of Australia. 

Your Chef, Jarrod Holtry

Executive Chef Holtry started out his culinary journey at the age of 16 as an ACF apprentice under Aurther (Bub) Horn at the Liaison Restaurant-, one of the top 50 Restaurants in the nation during the 1980s.

After getting his chef's certification, Jarrod used his talents around the world, in many different venues. From San Diego to Toronto, Alaska to Europe, he's cooked everything from fine dining to fly fishing lodges, in major hotels and at campfires – even in an NBA/NHL arena!

Jarrod's love of the culinary arts and knowledge from old world apprenticeships, as well as executive chef certifications from two renowned culinary schools, makes him one of the most well rounded chefs in the country.

The knowledge of ingredients, nutrition and specialty diets, are some of the many skills he applies to every meal. His desire to create with the freshest farm-to-table ingredients and his cooking-from-scratch mantra produces memorable, homemade and gourmet meals every day.

He also produces vegetables, peaches, apples, apricots, poultry, pork and eggs on his own farm.

Pop your head into the kitchen, say hi and see what he is creating, or if you just need to know/learn a thing or two, he is happy to talk to all!

Sample Menu

  • Appetizers

  • Jalapeño Poppers
  • Venison Sausage stuffed Mushroom Caps
  • Homemade Hummus

  • Entrées

  • Smoked Brisket BBQ
  • Prime Rib
  • Chef's Special Indian Butter Chicken
  • Branded Rock Canyon Ranch Elk Tenderloin

  • Desserts

  • Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake
  • Palisade Peach Cobbler
  • Local Strawberry Shortcake

Lowdown

  • Address

    4410 County Rd 209
    De Beque
    Colorado
    81630
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    6000-9000 ft

  • Private Land

    1000-5000 acres

Nearest Town - De Beque

De Beque has a population of 500 (approx), and is situated 18 miles / 30 mins from the Ranch.

Facilities in De Beque include: grocery store, church, school, post office, atm, gas station.

For shopping De Beque offers: small hometown necessity shops, boutique shops.

Ranch shuttle

Yes

Nearest Airports

Grand Junction Regional (GJT), Grand Junction, CO

Distance

55 miles / 1 hour

Airlines

Delta, United, Skywest, Allegiant, Horizon, Northwest, United Express, American Airlines

Ranch shuttle

Yes

Rifle - Garfield County (RIL), Rifle, CO

Distance

54 miles / 1 hour

Ranch shuttle

Yes

Denver International Airport (DEN), Denver, CO

Distance

256 miles / 4 hours

Airlines

Delta, United, Skywest, Allegiant, Horizon, Northwest, Alaska, United Express, American Airlines

Ranch shuttle

NO

Rental car

Required

Private Air Travel

Nearest location(s)

Grand Junction, CO or Rifle, CO

Travel by

Helicopter, Airplane

Distance

55 miles

Ranch shuttle

YES

Lowdown

  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Intermediate, Experienced

  • Most riders are

    Intermediate

  • Rides are grouped by

    Age, Ability, Pace of Ride, Everyone rides together, Rides tailored to guest requests, Families ride together

  • Max riders per ride

    4

  • Wranglers per ride

    2

  • Pace of ride

    Walk, Trot

  • Guest Horses

    4

  • Horse Types

    Quarterhorse, Geldings

  • Hours in the saddle

    Morning - 2 hours
    Afternoon - 1 hour

The Setting

Private Land (1000-5000 acres)

Gentle trails through sage brush grassland with multiple creek crossings. Riders will experience wildlife sightings (deer, elk, birds), gorgeous landscapes and willing, happy horses.

Our Riding

Weight limit for riding

Up to 225 lbs

Riding considerations

no riding experience needed, We recommend a good level of physical fitness, Riders should be confident without a wrangler by their side, We consider height and athletic ability as well as a guest's weight

Hours in the saddle

Trail ride durations are based on guest requests and abilities.

Why our riding stands out

  • All of the horses at Branded Rock Canyon are incredibly friendly and part of the ranch family. Even the youngest of children will delight in meeting the gentle geldings and making wonderful core memories! The riding arena is a safe start for beginning riders, or those who need to refresh skills before heading out on the trail.
  • Enjoy miles of unfenced and beautiful scenery, just like the early pioneers and settlers must have experienced. Trails are gentle and include multiple creek crossings, wildlife viewing, and guided tours with history of the area and ranch life.
  • The ranch horses are working cattle horses that double as gentle trail riding horses and loving companions. They love attention and 'horse cookies', and are important members of the ranch family. Past guests have so enjoyed the horse riding/caring experiences at Branded Rock that they enrolled their family in horse riding programs after returning home!

Riding Lessons

Details

basic riding lessons

Given by

wrangler

Location

in the arena

Arena Work

Type

outdoor arena

Activities

gymkhana

Lowdown

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $1,200 - $1,750
    Winter: $1,050 - $1,750

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $50 - $500

  • Minimum Stay

    Summer: 2 days
    Winter: 3 days

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Any day is fine

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Any day is fine

  • Style of accommodation

    Ranch rustic, Western rustic chic, Luxury 5-Star

  • Packages available

    3 night, 4 night, 1 week
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Branded Rock Canyon can accommodate up to 50 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Lodge | Homestead Lodge

Rates (Per Couple)*

Summer: $1,550 - $2,100
Winter: $1,050 - $1,550
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

2 nights

Description

Our Homestead (main lodge) and Guest House Lodges are adjacent to each other with just a few steps separating them. Branded Rock Canyon Ranch has a total of 14 guest rooms--11 double queen rooms and 3 king bed suites. We can accomodate 14 people for single occupancy, 28 people at double occupanys and maximum total of 50 people if all are sharing rooms and beds. 

Our beautifully curated western lodges are the perfect getaway for a luxuriously western retreat! 

Rooms

14

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

safe, crib, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, Disabled Accessible

Entertainment

tv, cable / satellite tv

Booking Policy

Exclusive use ranch buyout option:

For guests desiring a completely private and exclusive-use ranch retreat for events such as weddings, family reunions and corporate groups, it is recommended that you reserve all ranch lodging and venues for the duration of your visit.

Rates start at $15,000 per night for up to 10 guests, or $27,000 per night for up to 30 guests with a minimum stay of three nights. All group sizes can be quoted on request. Private ranch buyout rates include exclusive-to-your-group use of all ranch venues, hospitality services, meals, drinks and most onsite guided activities (one activity is included per person per day; spa services, such as massage, are not included).

A pricate ranch buyout is ruly a 'Your ranch, your way' experience, as you hold the reins to the ranch for the duration of your visit! All rates include the fully-staffed ranch, chef-prepared meals and drinks, complimentary amenities and activities, and onsite guided activities.

All-inclusive prices can be customized based on preferred activities, meal preferences and the size of the group.

Rate Adjustments:

For double occupancy, add $350 per person per night.

Any one child, aged 17 and under, is included at no additional charge when sharing a room with a paying adult.

Additional children under age 12 requiring extra rooms are at the flat rate of $500 per room per day and $100 per child per day for meals.

Meal rate for ages 13-17 is $150 per child per day. Children of all ages are welcome, but the rnach recommends that children age six or older will enjoy the ranch and activities the most.

For children under eight, the ranch recommends that it's best for everyone’s ranch experience that they be under the full-time care of a parent, guardian, or nanny. Childcare services are not offered at Branded Rock Canyon.

Booking Policy:

A 50% deposit of your total reservation amount must be paid to reserve your booking.

The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival (they’ll send you a reminder). If you cancel more than 60 days before your arrival, they will refund your deposit, less a transaction fee that is 20% of the total reserved stay.

If you must cancel fewer than 60 days prior to your arrival, your deposit is non-refundable. For this reason, we highly recommend you obtain trip insurance to protect your investment in the event of personal or travel emergency situations.

Reservation reductions, such as group size or duration of stay, made within 30 days of arrival will not receive rate adjustments or refunds.

Branded Rock Canyon is a private residence guest ranch, not a resort facility. Advance reservations or appointments by phone or email are required for all visits, activities and overnights.

Branded Rock Canyon is a popular destination. We strongly urge you to make reservations at least 12 months in advance of your travel to ensure availability for exclusive use private ranch buyouts.

Included in your stay

meals, activities, lodging, Riding, Complimentary activities and equipment use: movie theater, fitness room (treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bike, rowing machine, free weights), saunas, hot tub, canoes, paddleboards, fishing gear, hammocks, lawn games (such as horseshoes and cornhole), billiards, golf driving range, mountain bikes, miles and miles of improved hiking trails.

Extras

Tax

3.9%

Gratuity

A 15-18% ranch staff gratuity will be added to your invoice at time of reservation. Gratuity for your personal hunting guide or shooting course instructor can be given to them directly and at your discretion. A recommended amount is 10-15% of your total activity rate.

Massage

Massage therapy treatments require 24 hour advance reservations; minimum of two guests or 90 minute treatment. $175 per 60 minute treatment; $250 per 90 minute treatment. This rate includes gratuity. Your choice of Swedish, aromatherapy, reflexology, deep tissue, or hot stones. Massage is not a part of the all-inclusive activity options, but can be added a la carte.

Yoga

Available with advance request at least 14 days prior to arrival. There are also many quiet locations on lodge grounds, or in the fitness center, to practice your daily yoga routine.

Guided Fly Fishing

Included in any of the multi-day R&R, hunting and shooting program packages. Gear is complimentary, or you are welcome to bring your own fly rods.

Other

If booking an all-inclusive package or private ranch buyout, the following onsite guided activities are included per guest, up to one activity per guest per day: Shooting Sports (archery, rifle, pistol, sporting clays with shotgun, AR carbine), horseback riding (arena or trail), guided ranch tour by 4x4 jeep or side-by-side, archery or axe/knife throwing NOT included and additional costs as used or requested: *Ammunition used during shooting sports (available in the ProShop) *Car and driver/shuttle for shopping or touring trips to Grand Junction, Aspen or Glenwood Springs - starting at $375 for achalf day (up to eight guests) *Jet boat tours of the Colorado River (seasonal) - starting at $90 per person per tour, or exclusive group boat for $800 per hour. *Wine tasting - on request and based on per bottle or total group size, onsite or local area wine country. *Live entertainment - with enough advance notice, the ranch can reserve live music entertainment for private groups or corporate events. The natural acoustics of the canyon also make for a memorable musical experience for performing artists and guests.

Lowdown

  • You can borrow

    Riding helmets, Saddle bags

  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi, telephone, free long distance, No charge for domestic long distance calls.

  • Cell Networks

    AT&T, verizon. AT&T is available only as wifi calling and messaging..

  • Business Services

    Executive business center , Conference center, printers.

Onsite

Shopping

The ProShop is located at the front entrance of the Homestead lodge and offers items to enhance the enjoyment of your visit. There are also gifts and memoirs to purchase as a reminder of your adventure.

Forgotten something? The ranch has many common hygiene products in the main office – ask any team member and they'll provide these items to you at no addtional cost. 

Outdoor Activities

mountain biking, sporting clays, bird watching, Shooting - trap / clays, Shooting: rifle, pistol, semi-automatic, knife and axe throwing, sporting clays, sporting arrows, archery, jeep and side-by-side tours (more comfortable than ATV), paddle boards, canoes, horseshoe pits, corn hole, hiking, pickle ball court, golf driving range, electric bikes

Water based Activities

hot tub, hot springs, lake water sports, river floating, whitewater rafting-adventure, Note: hot springs, river floating and rafting are located within 30 minutes to two hours drive of the lodge and do require advance notice so that we can make the reservation on your behalf.

Spa

relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, rock treatments, couples massage, scrubs, manicures, facials, pedicures

Winter Activities

snowshoeing, They can provide shuttle service for a day of skiing at Powderhorn, Aspen or Vail resorts.

Fishing & Wildlife

The private lakes are stocked with a variety of trout species: rainbow, cutbow, tiger, brown. Branded Rock holds a commercial lake license which means there is no need for you to purchase a Colorado fishing license.

If you would like to fish Brush Creek for native cutthroat trout on a fly rod, you must purchase a license.

The ranch is a licensing agent for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and can add the cost of the license to your final invoice.

Fishing on offer

spin, fly, stocked pond, lake, equipment available, guided inclusive, guided non-inclusive, unguided, instruction available

Wildlife

Mule Deer

Rocky Mountain Elk

Merriam's Turkeys

Bald and Golden Eagles

A variety of mountain songbirds, waterfowl, hawks and falcons, woodpeckers, magpies, ravens and bluejays.

Black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, golden eagles and bald eagles are the main predatory animals.

Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 20-30.

For groups larger than 30, the ranch has partnered with local area hotels (45-60 mins from ranch), to offer discounted package rates for overflow lodging.

The conference room allows a maximum capacity of 50 guests.

Team-building or adventure activities, such as shooting sports, woodsman survival experience, paddle-board and canoe races, hiking, jeep tours and fishing can be provided for up to 50 guests on a rotational schedule. 

All meals and refreshments are included in every corporate retreat package. A daily shuttle service is provided for guests staying off-site. 

Weddings

We can cater for groups of 40-50.

Branded Rock Canyon is the perfect location for your destination wedding!

A photographer's dream, the Homestead Lodge setting offers lush, green, manicured landscaping surrounded by rugged canyon walls.

The 100+ year old apple orchard, lakeside pavilion, roaring stone fireplace, mountain-top gazebo and two-acre open area guesthouse lawn are just a few of the locations for your unforgettable rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception.  

A newlyweds' suite is complimentary with all wedding packages, and the ranch offers a list of local vendors and wedding coordinators in the area that they've worked with before. They would love to help you plan your special day!

And why not get the party started early with the bridesmaids and groomsmens retreat packages!

The ranch can provide tables, chairs, linens, food and beverage service for up to 50 guests.

Local Attractions

Colorado National Monument

Hike, bike or drive — there's no bad way to spend a day in the Colorado National Monument.

A top attraction about 1 hour drive from Branded Rock Canyon includes the wildly impressive Colorado National Monument. This 31-square mile unit of the National Park System boasts a concentrated version of Colorado's red rock expanses, deep canyons, and sandstone towers, drawing tourists and adventure seekers to this bold and scenic landscape. 

Distance

60 miles / 1 hour

Ranch shuttle

$325 for up to 8 guests

Glenwood Hot Springs & Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Glenwood’s first and most famous hot spring is Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, a historic attraction and home to the world’s largest hot springs pool. Colorado’s newest hot springs opened in 2015: Iron Mountain Hot Springs features 16 soaking pools and a family pool, alongside the Colorado River. Glenwood’s third geothermal attraction is unique to North America! Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves is one of few places in the world where guests can experience a natural (not man-made) geothermal steam bath. Mineral-rich steam fills the three underground chambers which are dimly, yet adequately, lit. With so much to offer guests, it’s no wonder that Glenwood Springs is Colorado’s number one choice for hot springs and wellness.

Adventure Park (seasonal): Take adventure to new heights at this Western-themed adventure park where a scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Iron Mountain kicks off a day of fun with incredible views, amusement rides, cave tours, and much more! Glenwood Caverns Colorado Adventure Park features several scream-worthy thrill rides, along with a variety of kid-friendly attractions and activities perfect for the entire family.

Distance

75 miles / 1 hour 30 mins

Ranch shuttle

$325 for up to 8 guests

Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse Area

The Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area is managed for multiple uses, but wild horse habitat is the primary concern here. This 36,113-acre range is one of only three ranges in the United States set aside specifically to protect wild and free-roaming horses. From 90 to 150 wild horses roam these rugged parks and pinyon-juniper covered hills.

Access is by hiking, horseback riding (non-ranch horses), or 4x4. Rate is based on Jeep Tour pricing and usually requires a full day of travel on bumpy dirt roads. No guarantees on viewing the horses, though odds are usually very high. Seasonal and weather-permitting due to the nature of the terrain and road system. Best viewing is April-October.

Distance

25 miles / 1 hour

Ranch shuttle

Yes

Rental car

4x4 recommended

Why we love it

  • Luxury living pairs with fine Western hospitality in one of the most stunning landscapes in Colorado.
  • An exclusive private ranch set in 15,000 acres, located in the stunning Colorado wilderness. Think mountain plateaus, big sky and privacy.
  • There's plenty to do and all activities are tailored to the specific groups requests. Indulge in spa treatments, hiking, jeep tours, archery, opportunities to embrace nature and more. It's also a haven for those who are interested in gun-shooting sports.
  • It's a real sanctuary to escape today’s hectic world
  • Being a Private Ranch means you get the whole place to yourself – they specialize in family reunions, corporate retreats and weddings

What to consider

  • It's not a 'traditional' cowboy horse ranch, so if you're looking for something with extensive and authentic ranch activities and ranch work, this is not the place for you
  • Their double occupancy is 34 max, so it's not suitable if you're looking to have a big wedding or conference with many guests staying overnight.
  • The property is geared towards private groups, eg corporate and large families, and be aware that shooting and Big Game hunting is by invitation only.

Visitor Reviews

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Outstanding corporate retreat

Our company retreat was a huge success! Branded Rock offers superb meals, venues and hospitality services. All of our staff and top-selling agents enjoyed themselves, and came away feeling inspired.