My kids (ages 3 and 6) and I had a wonderful time at Rock Bottom Ranch! The tour guide was…read moreexceptionally knowledgeable and friendly and explained the connection between the animals and how they becomes the food we eat. It is beautiful and peaceful there. We saw chickens and their eggs (they sell pasture raised eggs by the dozen), pigs and piglets, ducks, and geese. We saw all the fresh lettuces they were growing as well. We brought a picnic and ate under a weeping willow tree near a duck pond. What a beautiful memory!

We had a wonderful time out at the ranch and loved seeing their operation. My husband and I were in…read moretown for the weekend without the kids, but will definitely make it a point to bring them back out here. They have done a great job blending the educational component of their work with producing enough meat and vegetables to sell on site, to restaurants and at local markets. We loved seeing all the sustainable farming practices in action and left inspired!

Questions I had before the trip: Am I too old (70), Can I ride a horse (last 35 years ago), What…read moreif the weather is bad, what about the altitude. Lots of other questions. But now, in reflection these questions were unfounded. BMR is a GREAT experience and fantastic way to get close to the majestic outdoors of Colorado. Most of all a week of understanding and playing the role of a cowboy...priceless. The crew of wranglers takes care to make sure you have a great time, the entire kitchen/dining staff provides all the awesome food for the week, housekeeping is on the spot and above all the service levels provided to guests is 100% focused and quality. The entire camp got to know each other and EVERYBODY HAD A UNBELIEVABLE TIME. Bryce thanks to you Ryan and Amy for your hospitality and providing such a great team: Grace, Patrick, Kate, Ben, Matt, Brielle, Will, Maggie, Shelby and all others who I might have unintentionally missed...you were all great. Carla and I continue too to talk/rave about our experience at BMR and show all our pictures to our neighbors and now look to determining our next visit to BMR. Thanks for the wonderful experience, quality and true value. Please accept our wishes to contoured success. If you/anyone needs a reference for BMR..send the my way! With our best, Gary and Carla Parks...from Georgia

Looking for an extraordinary dude ranch experience? You might want to check out Black Mountain…read moreRanch in McCoy, CO. Family-owned and operated, with wonderful horses and staff and a variety of activities, BMR goes above and beyond. My friend and I visited again this past week, for the 3rd time over the last several years. And we will certainly return! The scenery is gorgeous and the guest cabins are beautiful, clean, well kept and rustic. The food is delicious--3 excellent meals served each day. They can accomodate various levels of riders and safety is first. The attention to detail and the kindness of the May family as well as their staff, clearly makes this a wonderful experience. We feel very fortunate to have found BMR! Robin L.

I have been calling and calling this business because I am dying to speak to someone about boarding…read morethere. And aft We almost a week of emailing and calling no one is replying. I am so saddened and frustrated at the same time. Please reach out to me through a message here or reply to my emails.

From the owner: Owl Creek Ranch is Aspens Premier Boarding Facility. With hundreds of acres for your horses to roam…read moreand graze Owl Creek horses are the happiest horses. Discover dozens of trails right in Aspen, Colorado. Enjoy riding through each season as your horses enjoy the finest horse boarding Aspen has to offer. Year round quality care, high quality hay, and additional services based on availability.

This business is not mapped on Google maps , we accidentally found the place while driving around…read morePaonia. Double J's peaches are the sweetest and cost twice less than orchards on the main road. Nice u-pick experience for kids.

I was visiting Paonia for a conference that was going on and some friends told me to be sure to try…read morePaonia peaches because "they are the BEST." As I was driving through town, I saw Double J's signs for "pick your own peaches." I followed the signs a very short distance from the main part of town which included some well maintained gravel/dirt roads. My old '97 sedan was just fine.;) At the orchard I was greeted by the owner, Jamie Jacobson who was such a genuinely nice man. He's very kind and personable. I got a handful of peaches and yes, they were THE BEST peaches I've ever had!! So incredibly sweet and juicy that one bite had juice rolling down the sides of my mouth. I shared some with some fellow travelers and they agreed that they were Exceptional. You've got to try THESE peaches!! I heard Palisade peaches were good and bought those as well but these were much better. I even bought peaches that came from Hotchkiss (a nearby town) and also from the Paonia market. Double J's peaches were still wayyy better!! There's a big difference between eating store ripened fruit versus tree-ripe fruit like at Jamie's orchard. I highly recommend Jamie's tree-ripe fruit!! The whole experience and interaction w Jamie was positive and now I plan to get peaches from Double J Orchards whenever I'm in the area. It's one of those things that are so good that you dream about going back for more.:)

I was surprised at how delicious the cuts I purchased were. The Williams Family is very passionate…read moreabout local farming and their impact on the planet and its people. Thank you for what you do!

From the owner: We believe that small agriculture and a deep connection to food are healthier for humans and the…read moreEarth. Fire Mtn Ranch is our "ranch to table" operation, with no middleman between the bison and our customers.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Latigo Ranch last week. So many reasons why it was…read moreincredible. I'll start with their customer service and responses. I emailed a few times and called and each time I had prompt responses with courteous service and that is big when planning logistics of a trip. The places is family owned and each person that works there shows care for the Ranch, their role there and pride in what they do. The whole family feel made it feel like we were family. We stayed in a "Cabin" which was cozy and lovely for 4 nights. It had a super comfy bed (love the sheets!), fridge and they even accommodated us with a microwave for our personal needs. The best touch was the wood burning stove and we lit fires 3 of the nights even in July which was such a nice touch. They provide everything you need for a fire. The meals were all included and were divine! From the salmon, to the grass fed steak (my fav!) to the unique desserts (chocolate lava cake anyone?) we ate like Kings! It's family style dining as far as you are sitting at tables with other ranch goers which made for lovely conversation. One breakfast was out remote from the kitchen/dining area and we ate on a cliff overlooking sunrise. Pretty special! The views are to die for. From every angle. We even did a 2 mile hike (round trip) to see a waterfall that was remarkable! Tons of wild flowers in every direction. While we did not ride horses, we did enjoy the grounds with sunrises and coffee, the pool over looking the horses and the hot tub! Humming birds whirl Around you all the time and you get tons of pics with chickens and ducks. One of our favorite nights was listening to an acoustic guitar with Cowgirl music played by Caitlyn in front of the lake at sunset!!! Don't hesitate to make this experience happen whether you have a family reunion, honeymoon, vacation or just something new. Lisa, Randy, Patty, Amanda, Spencer and all will help you have the time of your life!

"There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favorite places is on the back of my…read morehorse." - Rolf Kopfle Latigo Ranch brings out your inner child (and if you bring children they will think they are in heaven). You can ride twice a day on a horse you are matched - experience and temperament-wise - to. You'll meet many who share your love of the outdoors and horses. There's SO MUCH GOOD FOOD - home baked cookies every day - you'll need a wagon to haul you home. You can try out: tomahawk throwing, archery, shooting, lassoing, fly fishing, river rafting, hiking, dancing, singing, yak viewing, cattle work, camping... This family owned and operated business pays attention to you and every detail. A dream vacation, on a dream horse that I wish I didn't have to wake up from. "When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes." - William Shakespeare

I was with a friend that was at cedar ridge ranch, and I do not recommend this farm to anyone that…read morecares about horses and other animal's. While I was there I saw a horse pen with 6 horses in it, with only one small shelter from the snow and cold, yet, none of the horses had winter coat's on. They were standing in muddy ice and also there was a little white goat in the same pen. It seemed odd and dangerous to all of us. There was a lot of trash and junk around the entire horse barn, there was also two little ponies standing on ice with only a small tarp above them for shelter. this place does not look like the pictures I saw on the their website and the animals look destressed

This was one of the most beautiful places I've stayed. I've been on a 3 month road trip. This was…read morethe best experience I had overall! It's stunning first of all. It's quiet, you almost feel as though this amazing property is for you and the amazing animals they have on the farm. The sunsets are second to none. The service was excellent. On my way there I hit an awful snow storm. Pam, my main contact for Cedar Ridge Ranch, allowed me to push the reservation a week with no extra charge. I will definitely be back!

Food: always tasty and consistent. Drinks, too!…read more Service: on point Ambiance: love the open spaces and view!

delicious food in a lovely relaxed but elegant setting. also got to pet Bear, the resident Great…read morePyrenees farm dog. peach and burrata salad was wonderful.

Quick to respond, after businesses hours!!!! They couldn't help with my order but recommended…read moresomeone who could! Thank you!!!!!

I was completely blown away by the floral arrangements Wenonah put together for our wedding. The…read morebouquets and centerpieces she made were absolutely beautiful. We received so many compliments from our guests and would recommend her for any event. She was attentive and very responsive throughout our wedding planning process. On top of that her prices were very reasonable and the final product was worth every penny.