Dude Ranch Vacations
Dude Ranch Vacations
Sylvan Dale Ranch — the New West — a lot like the Old West, but a whole lot more comfortable! Our historic working horse and cattle ranch has been in operation since the 1920’s. A little piece of Heaven tucked on the quiet side of Eagle Ridge, on the banks of the Big Thompson River. Check out our Cattle Drive week or our Native American Living History week for special programming!
Meals, activities, and lodging are included in our package pricing.
Sylvan Dale: It’s probably the best place you’ve never been! Check out this lovely article from The Colorado Mountain Mom! And we have a new blog from Home of Horses!
Activities included in all vacation packages:
Comfortable cabins with daily housekeeping services
Hearty ranch-style meals
Your own horse for your stay
Horseback riding adventures on the trail and in the arena
Western riding instruction
Trap shooting
Rock climbing
Archery
Bass fishing
Overnight Pack Trip (ages 12 and up only) - on hold until rebuild happens after the Alexander Mountain Fire
Cattle Sorting Activities (ages 12 and up only)
Campfire and s’mores
Participation in ranch chores (optional, of course)
Western Dance Night
Amenities
Hiking trails
Game Courts – tennis, pickleball,
four-square, basketball, shuffleboard
Outdoor heated pool
Volleyball and horseshoes
Game Room – ping-pong, billiards, foosball
Extra Activities
Guided fly fishing excursion – $300-$500, half-day
Private riding instruction – $65 per class
Massage – $60 ½ hour, $100 hour
White water rafting – See raftmw.com
Family-Friendly Vacations
Our daily youth program gives ages 3-12 a real bonding experience with their horse: ranch chores, horse care, trail riding, horsemanship lessons. Safety requires that children must be 7 years and older to go out on the trail. Children 6 and under will enjoy lead-around-rides in the arena and a variety of outside adventures.
Experiential learning activities in the afternoon can be enjoyed as a family or under the guidance of a qualified youth counselor. We have a special nanny rate available! Ask for details.
