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

We hosted a family reunion here for 14 people (10 adults and 4 kids) and had a wonderful time. The…read morefacilities were awesome and the location was even better. The owners were very accommodating and friendly, making our stay so special. The cabins were clean and well-equipped. We hope to come back someday soon!

I think the ride out to the ranch from Steamboat Springs was actually longer one way then our…read moreentire time spent in the sleigh. We reserved a private sleigh ride recently and were a little disappointed with the length of our ride. Granted, all aspects of our trip out to the ranch were a very unique experience... but by the end of the night my fiancé and I had wished we had just gone on the sleigh with the entire rest of the group of people since there was hardly anything romantic about having 15 people trailing behind us and to eat dinner in a tepee with. If the ride had been completely private it could have potentially been worth the price, but I'm not sure. The staff is all very friendly and are great people, but in the end I felt like this was another one of those things you do on a vacation just to say you did it and not really for the memories.

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.

Took my family out for a sleigh ride and dinner. Definitely the highlight of the trip, the staff…read morefrom pick up to deliver back to are car was great. Dinner was very good ( steak,trout, and baked potatoes, corn & cowboys beans). The staff was very friendly and courteous and helpful to my mother which needed some special help. The entertainer was also very good and enjoyed his playing, the volume was at a perfect level.

Pros: A simple and…read morecozy Western Pioneer food and sleigh experience. Think: Meat, baked potatoes, beans, bread, corn in a barn-style building. These are not "Pioneer Woman" meals. They are really *basic.* The entertainment was nice and we took home a CD. Haven't seen those in a while! Cons: The "sleigh" is a piece of DIY construction that really needs help and an upgrade...but honestly, I'd feel better with a smaller sleigh and fewer people. The blankets did not keep us too warm.

Goat-a-gram is the best present you never thought of…read more What to get the person who has everything? Baby goats in the front yard on her birthday of course! We had such a fun time hanging out with Poppy and Luna. It was a unique experience, and Cynthia made it so easy. Great communication leading up to her arrival and showed up right on time. We absolutely loved it. Thank you!

OMG...best party experience ever! I rented the goats from Firehouse Farms for my book launch party…read moreand they were AMAAAZING. The total hit of the party! Cynthia communicated wonderfully, showed up on time, with the most adorable and happy goats. Everyone loved it! (And yes we are adults...who is judging? Everyone LOVES some goat fun, not just kiddos!) Definitely the first of many goat parties with Firehouse Farms to come. Thank you so, so much for an incredible experience!!!!

I have fallen behind on my daily reviews and it revolved around a death in the family. My cousin…read morepassed away and was instrumental in the organization of irrigation not only to my family's ranch but to the neighboring ranches which includes Brush Creek Ranch. My cousin made sure all neighboring ranches got their fair share of irrigation water from the spring run off. Tragically he passed away in a car accident back in February. Wyoming winters are not kind so the services for my cousin were not held until June. The management of Brush Creek were so gracious to our family to provide a building and seating area for the ceremony at the nearby Ditch Camp( The place where the irrigation water is regulated and distributed) which was so appropriate for my cousin. The next day we scattered some of his ashes at the Ditch Camp. Brush Creek's commitment to the community and helping it to thrive for the nearby towns is much needed. Brush Creek is geared more as a resort and to it's guests but they are very welcoming to their neighbors and eager to have a good relationship with the community and that means a tremendous amount to my family.

My Brothers and my Cousins just returned from a long guys weekend at Brush Creek. Our overall all…read moreexperience was awesome. The entire staff from the kitchen, activities, and guides were terrific. I have never experienced such services on so many levels and the food quality and presentation was the best I've ever seen or tasted. The entire staff goes out of their way to make you feel at home and apart of the ranch. When leaving we felt we were saying goodbye to friends, people we have known for years. I would recommend Brush Creek to anyone looking for a luxury ranch experience. If you need to escape your life for just a few days then you need to go spend time at Brush Creek! Thank you to everyone that help makes this such an awesome adventure!!! Joe T.

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!

We loved working with Abby to create the florals for my daughter's wedding. Why? She is a local…read morefarmer and has built a sustainable flower production. We knew what we were getting after touring her farm. She stayed true to the vision and budget. And she over delivered. Her teams hard work was evident at the ceremony and reception. Many thanks to this woman owned business for going above and beyond.