Rainbow Trout Ranch

A spectacular ranch for a unique summer vacation, combining Colorado Rockies splendor with northern New Mexico enchantment. We offer breathtaking country in which to ride, fish, and hike, and the brand of western hospitality that keeps our guests coming back for more. Excellent kids programs and a fun teen program add plenty of options for everyone to go their own way, or to spend time together. We have superb riding which includes all-days and an overnight, as well as team-penning. Also great fishing on the Conejos River which flows right through the ranch. Side trips include whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande near Taos, and America's highest, longest narrow-gauge railroad nearby--fascinating Santa Fe is a great choice for a night before or after the ranch. Enjoy your own aspen-log cabin, home-cooked meals served in our historic lodge, Rocky Mountain nights dancing or singing, horse drawn hayrides. Spend a week and take home a lifetime of memories. Special rates - June and September.

Guest Capacity: 60
Meeting Capacity: 25
Dates Open:
May 30 2010 to Sep 23 2010
Riding Dates: May 30 2010 to Sep 23 2010
Minimum Age For Independent Riding: 6 years old
Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch: 0 years old
Nearest Airport:
Albuquerque, NM or Colorado Springs, CO-3.5 hrs no pickup
Alamosa, CO - 1hr -Pickup available

Lodging Description:
Fifteen guest cabins of varied size and layout. All are quaintly decorated in western themes and each has a wonderful veranda perfect for relaxing after a fun filled day. We'll be happy to match you with the perfect cabin for your family

Recreation Description:
There is plenty to do at the ranch. For the cowboy in all of us, we offer morning and afternoon rides with many choices for destinations and levels. Our horse program is designed around excellent horses and wranglers in a setting that allows for everything from gentle to advanced riding. All-day rides, an overnight ride, team-penning and the ranch rodeo round out our program along with plenty of good horsemanship and instruction. Then there is the fishing�we have a mile and a half of private fishing on our stretch of the Conejos River, known for its quality waters. Great fishing not far from your cabin on a beautiful river amid gorgeous Colorado scenery will delight everyone from beginners to accomplished fly-fishermen. Additional fishing opportunities surround us in the creeks and tributaries of the San Juan Mountains. It is truly a fisherman's paradise! The mountains and valleys also provide great hiking and sightseeing�we are happy to set up guided hikes anytime, or to give you ideas and directions for your own hikes. Other activities include trap shooting, learning to handle a rope, playing horseshoes, horse-drawn hayrides and swimming, not to mention learning about ranch life and cowboy traditions. Evenings bring dancing in the main lodge, singing, cookouts, our own cowboy singer and conversation around the giant fireplace in the lodge. You can relax on your veranda, take a star filled walk or soothe those riding muscles in the outdoor hot tub. Whatever you choose to do at the ranch, it is your time to do as you please, be it non-stop activity, or taking time for yourself, something Moms will more than appreciate!

Food Description:
Meals are a special delight at the ranch. Wholesome ranch cooking with plenty of delicious entrees, side dishes, fresh baked breads, salads and fruit, capped off with mouthwatering desserts. Most meals are served family style in the lodge, but we do have several pool cookouts and riverside barbeques during the week which are always a favorite.

Rates

• Adult Rate: $1,910/pp/week in June; $2,010/pp/week in July/Aug. $260 pp/night August 29-Sept 23--three night minimum, adults only Aug 29-23, 2010. Fisherman only rate in September $235/pp/night
• Children Rate: (6-11 yrs): $1,700/pp/week in June; $1,805/pp/week in July/Aug. (3-5 yrs): $1,495/pp/week in June; $1,600/week in July/Aug.
• Service Charge/Tip Rate: Tipping is completely optional; most guests leave between 17-20%.
• Tax Rate: 3%
• Accepted Payment Methods Deposits required to hold reservations with balance due on day of check out. We accept personal checks, Visa/Mastercard, cash and traveler's checks. There is a 2.5% concession rate for cash/checks.
• Travel Agents Accepted: Yes

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Accomodations

• Cabin Accommodations
• Weekly Stay: 7 night stays, Sunday-Sunday

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Activities

Children's Program:
We offer supervised children's programs for ages three to late teen. The "Buckaroos" are the 3-5 year olds and they learn about horses and riding while being led around the ranch by their counselors. The "Cowpokes" include 6-11 year olds who have their own horse for the week for trail riding, team penning, lunch rides, rodeo practice and plenty of adventure. In the afternoons they can ride with parents should they wish, or stay with the program which joins up with the Buckaroos for swimming, hiking, games, stick horse rodeo and more. Kids love the Wagon Playgym, the Rec room, the hummingbirds that will sit on their fingers, the ranch pets and the chance to just run and be a kid. Starting at twelve, they can be part of the Teen Program which is far less structured but just as fun. Teens join the teen counselor in planning the week, selecting from a menu of activities which includes teen rides, hikes, fishing, the overnight ride, and various day trip options such as the Great Sand Dunes, the Colorado Gators or the goldmine up a winding track not far from the ranch. Of course all the programs are totally optional, allowing families to go their separate ways or to spend time together.
Minimum Age: 3     Maximum Age: 18

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Other Amenities

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Other Seasons

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Special Events

Conventions, Meetings & Retreats:
Perfect place for a unique meeting or retreat. Make our facilities work for you--have a meeting in the large Rec room, by the pool, on the massive veranda, in the lodge, on a ride! Combine business with western pleasure.

• Activities: Riding, fishing, hiking, evening fun, hayrides, swimming, trapshooting. Call us and we'll figure out the perfect schedule for your group!
• Capacity: 25 plus--depends on breakdown--call for details.
• Minimum Nights: 3
• Season: May 30-August 29, 2010; August 30-September 23, 2010.

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Family Reunions:
We often have family groups at the ranch. It is a great choice for a reunion as there is something for every age and interest, while allowing folks to spend time together at meals and evening activities, on rides, on the river, or just sitting on the verandas. No need to worry about cooking, or cleaning or what everyone will do�find it all here in one beautiful place.

• Capacity: 60--call for details!
• Discount: June is $100 less per person in 2009; September rates lower than summer rates. "Fisherman Only" rate of $225 pp/night offered in September (regular rate is $250 pp/night).
• Book Entire Ranch
  We could book out the entire ranch during the first week of June and the last week of August as long as we have plenty of notice.

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