John was awesome! So knowledgeable and took us horse riding rookies through a nice and easy path…read more The horses were so sweet and their extensive training was apparent. Kohn went out of his way to get us some nice pictures as well! Such a fun way to spend an afternoon!

Without a doubt the best riding experience I've had yet! I took my girlfriend (a very experienced…read morerider) and myself (very little experience) on the Advanced Ride as a gift. John was an awesome guide, super cool super nice guy who gave me a lot of great pointers on how to improve my riding and offered lots of encouragement along the way. He helped me work my way up to a canter--my first time ever--and we all had a lot of fun! Even while we were hitching our horses at the end of the ride, my gf and i were already talking about when we were coming back. The nature scenes and mountain views were stunning, and John and his staff were so helpful and welcoming (Ruger the ranch dog was especially welcoming)! I can't recommend this place enough!

It's under new management. I had a great time with my family here! There were many different…read moreactivities and I especially liked the kayaking and horseback riding. The trail ride leaders were very helpful. All of the staff were pleasant and customer service oriented. The food was great! I highly recommend a long or short stay. We met many people who were returning guests.

This had to be the bottom two of the places I have been. The bathroom was like camping. The shower…read morehad no water pressure and was a tin box. The housekeeping was non existent they pulled the quilt over the dirty sheets which were in a wad. The restaurant had one choice and no children's menu and was very overpriced. The playground was strewn with garbage. I was very disappointed since Groupon made it sound so great. I would wait before I ever put my vacation money into this rodeo

This was so much fun!! We made a last-minute decision to check out the horseback riding, and…read moresomehow luck was on our side -- they had an opening later in the day! The horses all had their own names and personalities (some clearly knew they were the stars of the show ), and it was so fun watching how they interacted and handled the trail. The ride itself was actually a bit of a challenge in the best way -- beautiful, exciting, and lots of fun! We had such a great time and would highly recommend it!!

Colby & Cowboy Pete are truly the BEST! We brought along two 13-year-olds who had never ridden…read morehorses before, and from the moment we arrived, they made the experience unforgettable. The horses were calm, gentle, and absolutely beautiful. Cowboy Pete was an incredible guide, leading us through trails that were peaceful, scenic, and breathtaking. What stood out most was their patience and kindness -- they immediately put our teens at ease and made them feel comfortable and confident. Thanks to Colby & Cowboy Pete, their very first horseback riding experience became a joyful memory they'll cherish forever. Thank you both so much for such an amazing adventure and for creating a moment they will always remember!

We just went again last weekend. The rest of the extended family went four years ago and I didn't…read moremake it, but I did go to the ranch eight years ago for the reunion. It was great. The new lodge that was built after the fire several years ago is gorgeous. I highly recommend this place for a nice experience in a beautiful setting in the Adirondacks.

Been going every year since 2005. Staff and facilities are great. You'll never be hungry.read more

This is a beautiful and peaceful property! You could sit on the deck all day with not a worry in…read morethe world. We went there specifically for the horseback riding. The people at the barn were very friendly and helpful. The trails could have been a little clearer, but it was still an enjoyable ride. There are many other activities you could do, like kayaking, hiking, ziplining, jungle rope, three pools, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and more. The main lodge was a log cabin, with beautiful views and a couple of fireplaces. I had expected the decor inside to be more rustic (Yellowstone-ish), but some areas were not, which was a little disappointing. The food was nicely presented and delicious. But the time it took from ordering to actually getting the food was very long. The meals, I thought, were pricey for what you got. Also, there are two different menus. Ours was the same 3 or 4 entrees for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for the entire 4-day stay. We went off the property for a couple of meals to have something different. There is a gift store on the property, which is in great need of a facelift. The people who work there were very nice and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Check-in and check-out were easy.

We recently stayed at The 1000 Acre Ranch, and unfortunately it was one of the most disappointing…read morevacations our family has ever taken. We visited this resort many times when we were kids and had wonderful memories, but this trip made us wish we had left those memories in the past. For the amount of money we paid, the experience was unacceptable. The food was terrible. There was very little variety, and it felt like we were eating frozen TV dinners every night. Chicken was served repeatedly, the quality was poor, and there were almost no appealing options. The pools were disgusting. One of them had a massive clump of hair floating in it, which completely turned us off from swimming. Cleanliness throughout the property seemed to be a major issue. The horseback riding was another huge disappointment. Our family consists of experienced riders, yet every ride was restricted to walking only. There was no effort to accommodate different experience levels, making the rides incredibly boring. To make matters worse, the trail guides and trainers came across as rude and unfriendly. The rooms were equally disappointing. One of our family's rooms had so much mouse droppings that housekeeping had to come back and clean it again. Finding mouse poop in a room you're paying premium prices for is completely unacceptable. Overall, this resort feels like a shadow of what it once was. It has become an overpriced tourist trap that no longer delivers the quality or experience it advertises. We left feeling ripped off and extremely disappointed. Save yourself the money and book somewhere else. We certainly won't be returning.

Amazing time yesterday. This was my second year riding. Last year I rode Griggs and yesterday,…read moreAugust 2nd I rode Flash. I had a great time, the view of Lake George was amazing. I hope this stable is here for the rest of my lifetime.

Great fun! Easy, very well trained horses. Helpful staff. Beautiful mostly shaded woodland trail…read more Would go again!

One of my favorite places to stop when I am in the Upper Valley area. Feeding the alpacas is fun,…read moreand I love being able to buy yarn that tells me which animal it came from, and being able to meet that animal. A special place that you can bring home special memories from. Delightful ornaments, garments, socks, gloves, hats, toys, yarn, wool, crafting kits, and little souvenirs.

It is such a cute place. You could spend 30 minutes to an hour here. Maybe more if you want to…read morevisit the other shops. We all loved the alpacas and the owner said they were all rescued too!!

Grew up coming here every 4th of July for vacation. Love the place , from horse back riding to the…read morepond with its geese and ducks and the horse corral near the entrance .

They have shut down for the summer. We have our daughter's wedding in July and all our guests that…read morewere traveling from all over the country had reservations. As well as a band we hired for an after hour party there. They did not have the decency to ever speak with us. They just started cancelling everyone's reservations a month before the wedding. We had to drive up there and find out from a construction worker. To this day there has never been any communication. Very unprofessional and unethical. If they reopen I would never trust that they will be dependable. Terrible to deal with. Only giving a star because I have to. DO NOT STAY HERE!!

This is a review of the rodeo at Pond Hill Ranch, held on Saturday nights each week for ten weeks…read morein the summer. It was an enjoyable rodeo with a variety of events, skilled competitors, an announcer who continually explained what was going on, and a friendly crowd of all ages including well-behaved children. On the night we went, the events included bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and a ranching event that I'd never seen elsewhere. In the ranching event, a trailer was driven onto the field, a team of three cowboys on horseback had to single out a tagged cow from the herd and lasso it, the cowboys had to convince the lassoed cow to get into the trailer, then they had to persuade one of their horses to do the same, and after securing the trailer's rear gate they had to pile into the truck and honk the horn to stop the timer. As the announcer explained, this event was designed to replicate real elements of a working ranch, and the competitors were professional cowboys doing ranch work at Pond Hill full-time. The bleachers filled up with about 1000 spectators, so we were glad we arrived early because there was no assigned seating, but even people who arrived after the start of the event found places to sit. There were concession stands with typical fairground food, but we didn't try any because we brought a picnic dinner. There were no picnic tables, so we ate in the grassy parking area before the event, but most people ate in the bleachers. There were several port-a-johns, though for a crowd this size ideally there should have been twice as many, and there was also a shop selling horse tack, cowboy apparel, and similar items. The seating was in open-air bleachers with no protection from rain or sun, so fortunately the weather was ideal when we went. The parking in the grassy fields went smoothly, guided by two cowboys on horseback directing each car where to park, and the departing traffic after the rodeo flowed pretty smoothly as well, helped by the fact that the spectators were a courteous crowd. This was a wholesome, family-friendly event and a wonderful reminder that America's ranching and cowboy heritage is found nationwide, not just out West.

Our four teenagers went on a trail ride and raved about the experience. The views were amazing, the…read morestaff shared a lot of interesting information about the area. The adults regretted not tagging along. In August we also attended the rodeo and everyone had an amazing time. The community was so welcoming and the rodeo was very well organized. We will be back often.

Incredible location, staff, food...we just loved it! We stayed in a beautiful suite with a…read morefireplace, so charming! Wish we could have stayed longer! A beautiful setting, we would love to check it out over the Holiday's

I've been going here since the 70's and the quality just never changes. I consider this place to…read moreset the standard for hospitality in Vermont. Well appointed comfortable rooms, food is always amazing. Our past stay my wife who has MS had a setback as we arrived. The compassion and helpfulness of the night staff Alex that night just brings me to tears. Then He slid a note under our door before leaving to say the morning staff would fetch our breakfast from the Dorset Bakery (also phenomenal ) and bring it to our room. Which they did. Dorset village is a prize as well. We will be back. Often! As my wife's condition permits. And thanks again for making what could have been an awful night for us, one that we will never forget and always be grateful for,