Arriving at Grey Wolf Ranch at 10,000 feet, I was surrounded by beautiful and healthy horses with coats of all colors walking the grounds. They were roaming free, and this is why I was here. I wanted to learn to ride and ride to learn, as the owner, Daniel Grey, will teach you. Yes, you have a personal lesson with him before you ever get on a horse. Even very experienced riders and those that own horse ranches come to partake in his instruction, as it is very unique. Daniel makes you feel so comfortable with the animal, that we rode around the barn without reins and even walked behind a horse with confidence. We had guides with us at all times, and we set off for a ride...with reins, saddle, and it. The FANTASTIC thing is that we rode over this beautiful country side abreast with each other, or alone, in other words, it was not a trail ride like so many dude ranches offer......BORING! If you want a unique experience in a beautiful area, this is the place.
Daniel and staff are kind and considerate. There is a log cabin lodge, tastefully appointed that you can rent out for groups. There is a cabin which we rented, and woke to deer looking in the window. If you don't care to ride, or not all in your party cares to ride, go and rent the cabin or lodge. Cripple Creek is right Dow the road and you can go party, you can gamble, and there a places to eat. The cabin and lodge have cooking facilities too.
We drove to a nearby state park to hike that was awesome, and nearby areas have a grocery store, and as Colorado always presents it's natural wonders, you can drive to some nearby areas to shop and sightsee. Remember, Pike's Peak is close by.
For those that want a winter vacation, try Grey Wolf Ranch in the winter and ride in the snow. Use the grounds for reunions or for a wedding. Someone was doing that one day, while we were riding.
Yes, computers and cell phones work, and the cabin has a TV and stereo. You are going to a first class horse ranch...in style.
I rate it a 5 on a scale fro 1 to 5, and, yes, I would return. His ranch has been a success, so much so, that he has one in the Dominican Republic. Check out their website at GreyWolfRanchColorado.com read more