Our April 2011 trip to Hideout Ranch in Portal Arizona (on the AZ/NM border) marked our third trip…read moreto the ranch in one year. Yes, it's that good! Hideout Ranch is all about riding, and their horses are fabulous. Head Wrangler, and Owner, Craig Lawson carefully hand-selected our mounts to suit our riding experience. He knows his horses, that's for sure! Each morning, after our home-cooked, hearty breakfast (cooked over an open fire, with plenty of piping hot coffee,) we loaded our horses and trailered out to a new destination. Each new day welcomed us to a wonderful new adventure. The area surrounding the ranch is chock-full of American history. During our stay, we rode to Horseshoe Canyon, Fort Bowie, the Chiricahua National Monument, and, on our last day, rode right off the ranch property into Owl Canyon. Each ride was more spectacular than the one before it. The scenery and terrain changed dramatically from ride to ride, and the horses took it all in stride. We had the opportunity to ride in places most Americans only read about in history books or watch in Western movies. Hideout Ranch owners, Craig and Tamara J. Lawson are horseman first and foremost, and just genuinely GREAT people. It doesn't matter whether you're at the ranch for a short stay or a long stay, you're going to have an awesome time.

I was looking for a horseback riding adventure and I stumbled upon the Hideout Ranch with Craig and…read moreTamara Lawson. Well, what a find! If you're looking for a true Ranch experience, this is it! This is a working ranch with horses and cattle and they're taken care of by the Lawsons. It's rustic, wild, and homey at the same time. I was comfortably nested in one of the bunkhouses that Craig built, and enjoyed 3 homemade meals plus delicious desserts every day! The horses are amazing! They're all friendly, affectionate, well taken care of, beautiful health and wonderful to ride on! I wanted to truly learn more about horses and improve my riding and I found that Tamara teaches the Centered Balance Riding technique and that topped off this place for me! I got everything I wanted and more - a chance to truly work with horses, experience breathtaking trails, improve my riding technique, rest and relaxation, and new friends! The Lawsons keep their groups small to ensure that you get the level of attention and care you deserve. You are working with salt-of-the-earth, experienced wranglers, I trust both Craig, Tamara, and their farm hand(s). They endeavor to make you a part of their family and you'll come away richer than when you arrived! The location is remote and you get to enjoy the desert, the sunrises and sunsets are spectacular, the stars at night are beautiful, and the drive to the Ranch brings your through gorgeous landscapes. **Note:- Ahem! Watch your speed on I-10...nuff said!**

If you're looking for a western getaway, I can't recommend Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch enough…read more The whole place feels nostalgic -- like you've stepped straight into the Old West. The views are phenomenal and the rooms were super clean and comfortable. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful from the moment we arrived. The western ambiance is spot on, and they even offer horseback riding for beginners and novice riders, which made it easy (and fun) for everyone to try. Breakfast was delicious, the bar is a great spot to wind down, and Saturday night they had an amazing live band that made the whole place come alive. Great people, great vibes, incredible views, and a really fun experience all around. Highly recommend if you want a little western adventure.

Amazing experience. The staff was so nice and friendly and helpful. The room was themed. They're…read moreall themed differently. The beds were so soft and the sheets were so soft. Breakfast was good and there's always hot water for tea and coffee available. There are ranch kitties!! Don't let them stay in your room haha. Horseback riding was cool. Unless you pay all inclusive, it's a separate charge. They offer 3 rides a day. Beginner, intermediate and advanced. They have a bar that opens at 3:30 and offer dinner as well. Would love to come back and stay more than 1 night.

Fantastic hosts, comfortable accommodations! We stayed. Saturday thru a Monday. Everything was…read moreperfect! The area was quiet and nearby horses made for a great experience!

What a sweet little day trip! Ive never owned a horse but If you want to get out of the city or…read moreneed a date activity this is cool place! They had a beautiful trail, the picnic was small but cute, and it's really good for beginners. I got to meet one of their long term guest from France who was preparing for a horseback trip in Africa and it was really nice to have lunch set up like a true ranch style meal. We got to talk to new people, there's tons of great photo ops, and the cutest little gift store. Staff isn't super friendly and it's definitely not a hilton but everything is cute and on theme. One of the horses did seem somewhat tired when we went but we were also the last rides of the day so hopefully that's not the standard... overall a really a great time!

We were more than pleasantly surprised with this find! With gracious hosts Tom and Alicia who are…read moreas lovely as the picturesque landscape, you may be planning your next stay on the way home. Get ready to unwind and relax. Family style meals and a wealth of activities and history to take in and experience. Our family hiked Cave Creek of the Chiricahua Mountains, toured the old west towns of Douglas, Bisbee and Tombstone, and took time to experience ranch life. A great museum is near the ranch complete with a desert garden, wildlife and historical exhibits. We brought our family of 5 including three boys, ages 10, 12 and 15. We all had a blast with our hosts touring the canyon and spending time with the horses, and of course eating Tom and Alicia's delicious meals! If you are looking for a real taste of the American Southwest, look no further.

I stayed there this year, and it was great. For one, they provide breakfast, lunch and dinner…read more That's huge because in this community there are only two tiny restaurants, not always open. The next nearest food is 45 minutes away! The food was excellent. The hosts are clearly foodies and put a lot of thought in each meal, which were upscale-restaurant-quality. I even had several dietary restrictions and they made that work. The beef from their own cattle was delicious, as well. They even made me dinner on the evening I arrived, which I wasn't expecting. The lodge was appropriately rustic, one of the historic stone buildings of this region. They have a lovely patio with bird feeders close by. I learned several new bird calls this trip just from sitting on that patio, The ranch itself was also in very good condition. I love animals, but I don't love smelling animals - and they are doing good farming because it smells great there. The large livestock has a ton of room to range about, and the smaller ones (the mini horses) are kept close for their safety, I assume. Everything was clean, the animals were happy and entertaining, and adorable! The Great Danes were well behaved, sweet dogs, too. And the hosts - they were so lovely; World travelers with lots of fascinating tidbits to share. They are happy to talk and share stories if you want, and they are also very respectful of guest's time and privacy. This was a fun, convenient, and picturesque place to stay. I wish I would have been able to do one of the trail rides. An excellent trip.

This is the most amazing horse riding experience. They acomidated all of my 3 kids. I just moved…read morehere and I'm going back for another ride. My 3 girls talk about riding again all the time. We won't ride with anyone else. They have experience they know what there doing and it was just an all around amazing day!

From the owner: We will take you on a real western adventure!! With our Ranch we can make it happen! Think about…read moreriding an American Mustang across the Open Arizona Range under the blue skies!Join our adventure!

We went on an incredible trail ride! Our guide knew a tremendous amount of history about the area!…read moreShe paired each of us with the best mule or horse for our experience level. Waylon, Sarah and Princess were a blast to ride and were great partners for the trail!

We had such a great ride today as the sun was starting to set. Our guide Ty was very experienced…read moreand we felt very safe on our mules, Sarah and Festus. The scenery was beautiful and Ty shared some interesting facts about the plants and history of the area. I recommend this outfit for a lovely ride with your family! Penny was very sweet and gave great directions to the location. Seeing Tombstone from above was cool!!

Our family of twenty-six spent four wonderful days at the Painted Pony. It's a gorgeous facility in…read morea beautiful, isolated location. Lots of beautiful hikes nearby as well as horseback riding and the world class Chiracuaha Museum and Geronimo Event Center. Highly recommended!

From the owner: PPR is on over 750 beautiful high desert acres and has 5 buildings allowing us to accommodate…read moregroups of 30+ people. Our Guests are impressed with the quiet, peaceful, natural beauty of our location as well as our excellent accomodations. We are ideal for a Family Reunion, Wedding, or Company conference / retreat. We have hosted Family Reunions with lots of kids adding up to over 50 people. Wedding parties stay at the compound with guests renting from nearby lodging facilities allowing us to host one wedding with a little over 100 attendees. One of our regular visitors is an Astronomy club from Canada. We have also hosted a painting workshop, a few company retreats, a Biking Group, as well many family reunions. The PPR is a posh desert retreat in Rodeo, NM that was built as the exclusive getaway for a well-known Silicon Valley Software Entrepreneur. This is a great place to entertain large gatherings in the serenity and natural beauty of the NM high desert.

I would have loved to have an unforgettable experience with these folks, but unfortunately Veronica…read moredidn't put our reservation in her phone. We arrived, early... only for her to tell us that. She offered to get the horses ready but could only do a 1 hour ride. (We reserved 2.5 hour tour). We were ready just to settle and take what we could get.... but we had a party of 5, and they only had 3 horses. We are from Ohio on a family vacation and had planned the majority of our vacation around this experience. Totally let down and disappointed. They took our credit card information and made us well aware if we were a no-call no-show, the credit card would still be charged the full amount ($690) (otherwise they are cash only). So what happens when they do the same? Our family was truly looking forward to an unforgettable Tombstone horseback ride and was left walking.

My husband and I wanted to take our one year old to do something fun randomly today so we found…read morethis ranch and went their to pet all the animals they have, they have horses, pigs, a baby goat, lots more goats, sheep and alpacas that are all so friendly I definitely recommend check this place out for horseback rides to. Thank you so much. Veronica takes great care of all the animals and is so sweet.

Great experience! Our guide Bob was so informative and fun…read more You can't ask for better scenery!

Wrangler Bill was great. He educated me about the people, culture, history, flora and fauna in the…read morearea. It was beautiful. My horse was super chill and easy to ride. I had a great time!