Stayed at the ranch house for 5 nights with a group of 6 (a 21-mo toddler, husband and me, in-laws and sister). Ranch house was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Food was delicious! Coffee starts around 6a, and we brought our own wine for pre-dinner drinks. No free organized activities, but I really enjoyed the kayaking tour; we also rented an ATV for the day to tour the valley w the whole family (visited orchard, old schoolhouse, etc), I did horseback riding half-day, took the blue bus (free for ranch guests) upvalley to hike the Agnes Gorge trail, and did a lot of reading, hanging out w the toddler, and digital detoxing (although the ranch house did receive the WiFi in the parking lot during our visit!) Husband and in-laws found great fly fishing in the river across the street from the ranch, and enjoyed the easy option to rent a bike from the ranch to head to other fishing spots. Toddler-specific info: she loved walking around the ranch and seeing the pigs and horses, playing on the playground, talking to other kids. We brought our own toys (magnatiles, crayons etc) for inside time which was helpful. Wish I had brought blackout curtain alternatives to keep the downstairs bedroom darker for naptime, although it was fine. Washing machine in the ranch house was out of order (we didn't plan to use). Bus ride to ranch from ferry landing to ranch was 30 min (entertainingly bumpy for toddler). Emailing ranch was very helpful for answering Qs! read more

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A slice of heaven that you always want to get back to. Stehekin is a rare and special place. And the Ranch is the best way to experience the Stehekin way of life. read more

Wow! A true scratch kitchen I mean these guys and gals actually make their own ICE CREAM to serve with their homemade pies. The staff are friendly and work like the dickens to make it a great experience and they succeed! read more

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My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting the Stehekin Valley Ranch for 5 nights recently to celebrate our 23-year anniversary. I want to start by saying, the ranch is a hidden gem. It is set near a river nestled by beautiful mountains and surrounded by gardens, trees, horses, and so much more. Upon our arrival, the ranch owner Cliff greeted us at the ferry dock. It literally felt like arriving on Fantasy Island. Cliff stopped at the town bakery (to die for!) and then headed to the ranch. When we drove up to the ranch the manager Bethany greeted us with her baby Kitty Maximus in tow. Check in, oh how wonderful check in was. Bethany simply told us where our Wagon was located and what time dinner was. It was so refreshing not to have to go through the normal check in process. The food. Amazing. Every meal is served with such care and the staff take such great pride in everything they cook. The desserts... don't get me started, I gained 5 pounds. Homemade pies, cakes and ice-cream! Everyone we met was so kind. Folks that go to Stehekin are quite literally the most interesting and wonderful people you will ever meet. So many things to do. Our days were spent hiking, biking, fly fishing in the river, and relaxing. Endless breathtaking beauty surrounded us. When we returned home, it was so weird, all the cars and busyness, we missed the quietness of Stehekin where politics, Facebook, and other bits of noise do not matter. If you are looking to relax and take in the amazing adventures the great outdoors has to offer, this is the place. Thank you to all the Stehekin Valley Ranch Staff-we hope to see you again. read more

I can only give a review for the dinner we had here - absolutely INCREDIBLE. We came off a hard hike and didn't hardly talk because we were so busy shoveling the food in! Highly recommend for dinner if you can get in read more

Great food. Had the roast special. Best berry appricot cream pie. Enjoyable setting with relaxing atmosphere.

Our first night in Stehekin and some friends took our group to the ranch for dinner. They had been before and wanted us to celebrate our evening together. We went on a Saturday night which is their Prime Rib dinner special. Everyone ordered the special with a small or large cut of meat which was good if a bit order done (kind of hard to avoid in a crowd). Sides were all very tasty and a small salad bar. BYOB as they don't serve wine or alcohol. Save room for desert as they have pies and other yummy treats that are a must! Think they are from the local bakery but see that review for more great options in town. Beautiful setting. Never felt rushed. Large shared tables with options inside and out. Ranch bused us up and back for our dinner so no worries about transportation. Would highly recommend! read more

We love coming to the ranch in the summer. They used to offer an adventure package when I came my first time so I got to try out all sorts of stops there; rafting down the river with guides, horseback rides to the lake and kayaking on the very north end of Lake Chelan. Going back to see Kerry and Cliff is like going to another home. They always keep the place looking clean, food is great (although I do miss kitty's cooking) and lots of places to find peace and quite. Can't imagine a better place to take a family for a getaway; in fact when we have our wedding we want to do it there! Check it out.. Just don't stay in the tent cabins if your afraid of lots of bugs like my hubby. Also take bug spray. read more

I imagine that when a crew of four shows up at your off-grid ranch wearing Starfleet uniforms, your first thought is, "Gosh, these folks look like the rugged outdoorsy types who will do GREAT with no Internet connectivity!" Surprisingly, however, we were not entirely suited to the ranch setup. In truth, this was largely due to under-preparation: as captain, it was my responsibility to thoroughly review the details on the ranch before our trip, and I did not do so. Things I should have known, and briefed the crew on: * "Off the grid" means not just no wifi, but no phone coverage. While Starfleet made us aware that this planet's telecommunications grid is still patchy, we did not realize we were traveling outside comms range. This proved to be an interesting but unanticipated experience that made our junior crew members quite nervous. * The ranch is not actually in Stekehin, but upriver. This meant that there was no ready lake access for swimming, which led to some concern about whether we would overheat in our uniforms. I am pleased to report that despite extreme heat we were quite comfortable in the cool of our cabin. * Transportation to and from the ranch is dependent on the ranch's bus schedule. While we knew this would be more time-consuming than a transporter, we had not anticipated that it would essentially take an hour each way, nor that the departure schedule would involve leaving the ranch at 0900 hours and then waiting two hours in Stehekin for our boat. Also note that it is quite a bumpy ride, so I recommend that the female members of any crew plan on...well, let's just say I could have used some stronger inertial dampeners in the pectoral region. * While the Prime Directive generally discourages contact with pre-warp civilizations, in this case it would have been useful for us to speak with the ranch before booking, and certainly before traveling, in order to get a clearer picture of logistics. * Our limited ability to cope without telecoms meant that our crew would be unlikely to enjoy this setting for more than 24 hours, but more primitive species who are accustomed to such an existence would likely find this to be an extremely complex trip for such a short stay. It is hard to imagine that humans would be happy making this journey for less than two or three nights. Setting aside my own under-preparation, we found the ranch accommodations very pleasant (in a full cabin, not a tent cabin) though it must be noted that since one of our junior crew members is from a planet that does not use open stairwells, the ladder-like stairs to the loft were prohibitive and led to him sleeping on the sofa. The ranch grounds are lovely and gave our crew a chance to explore the human pastime of "boomerang". Also, a four-legged species we encountered while at the ranch kindly led my first officer to a plaything that turned out to be a newborn rodent (the ship's computer suggested it was a squirrel), so that was an enormously interesting scientific opportunity for the whole crew. Finally, I must confess to some regret about the dietary experience in this setting. While all four species in our crew were able to enjoy the human delicacy known as "pie", there was far less consensus on the other food options. Our Klingon crew member, who has satisfied their blood lust by eating steak all across this planet, rightly declared the grilled steak to be excessively charred, so that it tasted like charcoal rather than (as Klingons and many humans prefer) meat. Overall, we agreed that the baking was far superior to the cooking. I have no doubt that the ranch would offer a highly enjoyable experience to the many humans whose notion of adventure and wide-open exploration do not yet extend to space travel. I am afraid that for our crew, it was not a fit. read more

Had an outstanding time visiting with my sister in June 2018 for 2 nights. We stayed in a tent cabin and absolutely loved it. It was the perfect mix of rustic and luxury. Rustic--in that the cabin does not have electricity and the bathroom is a short walk away. Luxury--in that the food is out of this world--home cooked flavors and large variety in selection. The bathrooms were spotlessly clean--you do not feel like you are using a public bathroom the way you do at a campground. For being in such a remote location, I did not expect such a high level of customer service and welcoming hospitality. We got the feeling that the employees really wanted us to have a wonderful stay. The ranch itself has shuttle service into town and you may also take the Park's shuttle (for free) up and down the valley which runs several times a day. (One word of advice, get to the pick-up spot early for the Park shuttle, because they often came/went about 15 minutes prior to the listed time!) If you're staying in a tent cabin, I recommend cabins 1-4 because they are on the edge of the meadow and have a gorgeous view from the front porch, 3 & 4 get more afternoon sun so very hot in afternoon. There are multiple hiking options; the ranch has bikes onsite that you can rent (cash or check--so bring those) to ride into town with options to leave the bike in town or return on a shuttle if you don't want to do the whole 9 miles each way. The horseback ride to Coon Lake was also fantastic--wonderful horses, small group, astoundingly gorgeous scenery along the ride. There are hammocks at the ranch which were very peaceful, and we wandered freely on the ranch's property, looking at their gardens, sheep, pigs, baby horse, etc. We booked only 2 nights, worried that there would not be enough "to do" but really wish we'd had at least 1-2 more nights there. Can't wait to go back next summer!! No Wi-Fi or cell service but you can recharge your phone at the cookhouse. read more

SVR is amazing. Stehekin is one amazing place. Hiking, rafting, kayaking, biking, so many outdoors opportunities. Tours for rafting, kayaking, and horseback riding are run through the resort. A bit expensive but its a great time. Nearby hikes are fantastic and range from easy to very strenuous. Cabins are simple, but modern and well kept. Some cabins are furnished. Two beds and a pull out couch, and a bathroom. Only one outlet in the entire cabin! Other "tent cabins", not so much. But, you're supposed to be roughing it. Its part of the experience. There's showers and bathrooms inside the main lodge. The best part: the food is all inclusive, and DELICIOUS. breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nothing fancy, roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and pie. The head cook..she is awesome. Every year we return she remembers me. If you're looking for something luxurious, stay away. If you want to experience the outdoors, and get a true Washington outdoors experience, there is no better place than here. Stehekin is a gem. read more

Unplugging at the Ranch was a great way to spend a quiet Fourth of July. My husband and I had a two-night stay in one of the Ranch's tent cabins. It was our first outing to Stehekin and we can't wait to go back. The Ranch makes it so easy, with all meals included, an easy, relaxed atmosphere, just enough to do and see to keep it interesting. We hiked the Agnes Gorge trail our first day there, enjoying the free ride to and from the trailhead. Day two we rented bikes and rode from the ranch to the ferry landing - almost 10 miles on a fairly easy grade, about 1/3 dirt road and 2/3 paved. It was a great way to enjoy the river, see Rainbow Falls and visit the Organic Garden. We even detoured for a quick look at the landing strip and picked up some wine and beer at the store to take back with us. The Ranch picked up both us and the bikes and drove us back in time for an afternoon nap. The tent cabins are a great option if all you really need is a private space to keep your stuff and a comfortable bed to sleep in. The lack of light affected us a little more than I expected (the kerosene and electric lamps don't cast much brightness), but there were chairs out front and there's a reading/board game area in the lodge to used if need be. I can't say enough about how friendly and pleasant the staff were - just inviting us into their peaceful place and making us feel right at home. Next time we're hoping to take advantage of the horse back riding, some more hiking, and of course, the killer pies served at dinner! read more