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!

Kris and Cory have a fantastic operation going here. Open every day from 10-4, they share their…read morefarm with the public. Offering $5 portions of feed, you're able to get hands on with the animals. In addition to the Alpacas, they have two mini highland cows named Ferdinand and Daisy Mae. They also have an adorable, fluffy black cat named Leonard chauffeuring guests around the property. The gift shop was much more irresistible and enticing than I had expected. Each of us left with more than one little treasure.

What an absolutely adorable "FREE" place to visit. They have alpacas and highland cows to view,…read moreinteract with and pet to your hearts content. All of the animals are friendly, and they are especially good with very young children. Our group had a 2 year old, 3 year old and a 4 year old as well as adults. The children are able to interact with the animals and pet them without having any or fear of them getting bit or injured. There is a boutique with a wide range of products, many of the products are made from alpaca wool. You can also purchase a ziplock bag of feed for $5 to feed to the animals. The prices range from $5 and up. For the budget conscious there is a small clearance bin available. I purchased an item for 50% off from it. This business also gives you an opportunity to come and watch an alpaca give birth to their new little baby (cria) The staff here are amazing and are so very kind and gentle with their animals. We were not able to view a birth but got to meet a new baby cria who was born 2 hours before we met him.

Came to North Fork for a winter fly trip the day after Christmas. Jeff was awesome with…read morecommunication ahead of the trip and what to expect (he undersold the trip to be honest). There were four of us fishing and they provided two guides which was perfect as we had someone in our group who had never fly fished before and he was able to get more 1:1 instruction from guide Ryan. The more experienced anglers went with Joe, both guides were incredible and worked their butts off to get us on fish. We booked four hours and it was nonstop action from start to finish. I personally landed somewhere around 30 fish with some of them being serious toads, I broke my personal best several times during the day. The guides were willing to be as hands on or hands off as we wanted and provided tons of great insight and knowledge to use on future DIY trips. Having fished all over the country this was honestly the best four hours I've ever spent on the water and can't wait to make an annual trip out of it. I'm sure these guys would take care of you on a summer trip but if you get a chance to do a winter trip don't sleep on it!!

Fantastic experience. The guides and ownership are equally amazing. The waters are like nothing…read moreI've ever experienced and added bonus the lunch provided is delicious.

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.

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!

I had the best time ever! I ended up choosing to go solo and I am so happy I did! Chrissy and her…read moreteam are incredibly knowledgeable and great hosts. I learned a lot about the history of their property, their regenerative agricultural efforts and worked on horsemanship skills. Chrissy is incredible with her animals and a great teacher. Dining with everyone and getting to know the other guests and staff was so much fun. I really found some new family members and am so excited to go back. So many of their guests return as volunteers and helpers and I will certainly be another one. That should tell you all you need to know about the owners and how wonderful this place is. See you all there again soon!

I've visited the ranch twice (2019 & 2020). Both visits were equally enjoyable. Good food & plenty…read moreof it. Nature everywhere. You can see forever. So quiet. The sky is huge; full of stars. So serene. And, the people (guests, owners, staff) are all good people; down to earth people; caring people. I'll be going back in 2021.

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

Stopped by the market, after our wonderful dinner at the cafe. So glad we were able to stock up on…read moresome steaks! Great selection of meats to go. Definitely check them out.

Service was horrible. Ordered a glass of wine that never came. Ordered pork ribs for $20 and got 4…read morethat had barely any meat on them. They had gluten free bun on the menu, asked if I could have that because nothing else was gluten free. Then no surprise, it did not come until the end.... And it was one slice of bread that they charged to bun price for. Ridiculous! They also charged for horseradish sauce with a prime rib dinner my husband had. $30 for that but extra for a condiment. Service was terrible, food was just ok. Skip it!

This was our second favorite stay at the Red Barn Guest Ranch in New Castle Colorado. Just like our…read morefirst visit, we again experienced a beautiful stay surrounded by beauty and the tranquility that we needed. Our accommodation in the "Bridal Suite" was immaculate and so comfortable. Our hosts, Luis and Kristine, surprised us with a fresh organic breakfast every morning, along with piping hot coffee and tea. We relaxed and enjoyed walking the property and seeing the beautiful horses in their pasture. One morning wild turkeys ran past our door and I managed to get some great photos. The fall is stunning for great sunsets and aspen-glow. We will be back !

NEW OWNERSHIP We had originally reserved 4 nights at the Rio…read moreGrande B&B in Glenwood Springs, a place we stayed at for a weekend last December and just loved. Unfortunately, due to the nearby fires there was heavy smoke everywhere. The owners realized it would be unbearable to stay there and offered us a bridal suite at their recently purchased ranch which is 15 minutes away. After a few rural roads we came upon their place... OMG what a ranch! It was how one would imagine a ranch to be... white fenced sections, horses, wildlife, stables, lots of well-kept acreage with many large shady trees also many apple trees. A beautiful huge main house to one side, the bridal suite across the driveway very privately surrounded by beautiful lawns and trees with lots of shade. One of the family members took us on a tour around the 21 acres and as the ranch name suggests, they have a huge red barn along with stables, corrals, ponds, more B&B suites, just amazing! It had a perfect reception hall that opens to a vast lawn, this with a complete bar, bandstand; this is a perfect place for a wedding. The entire place was super clean and well kept. Our mornings were very relaxing... peacefully quiet but for the soothing soft breeze through the trees. Breakfast on our private patio was a treat and did I mention the delicious coffee? Luis and Kristine along with their wonderful family were so welcoming and are the warmest of hosts, one and all. We really enjoyed their company. This ranch is a perfect place for a wedding, family reunion, retreat or whatever! We look forward to coming back very soon. We loved it and you will too!