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The home features extensive Western, Indian and antique art. Wildlife is plentiful. You will have three bedrooms to choose from. The hosts great grandfather sold a team of horses and bought the land. He planted an orchard, which was eventually removed. He then started raising sheep and then moved to raising cattle.  Now there are over 250 Black Angus cows and calves in the surrounding pastures from Dec until May. If you come in the Spring, you might see babies being born or at least running and bucking. 

The master bedroom on the second floor is a king suite.  We like to call it "John Wayne Room."  It boasts a gorgeous view of the scenic Mesa Ranch.  The desk and other furniture in the room are original antiques from the famous "Hotel Colorado" in Glenwood Springs. Beautiful hardwood floors beckon you to bring your yoga mat or painting easel while enjoying an awe-inspiring view.  The canopy of stars will dazzle you as you lay in the spacious bed and will lull you into a relaxed slumber.

The "Cattle Drover Room" and has a comfy queen bed and beautiful country views. The single bedroom is called "The Billy the Kid Room."  This room contains a twin bed and a desk and is perfect for a kiddo! Two other roll out beds are ready to go for those large family or group gatherings.  We can accommodate up to 8 guests. Large and small pets also welcome for a small additional fee.  You will have 2 recently remodeled bathrooms in the house. 1 full and a half bath to share.  One even has a laundry chute!

You will enter through a sunny, enclosed porch. The kitchen is ready for you to cook up a good meal. There also is an outside grilling area. The living room is inviting for board games or simply snuggling up with a good book. You could also take in a Netflix movie or just watch TV.  

Ample parking is available for RVs and sporting trailers.  Load up the horse, bring the ATVs, snowmobiles, dogs. If you arrive late our keyless entry works great. No smoking or cannabis inside the house. 

Leave your work at home or bring it with you, as many have stayed for a month and worked remotely. The Ranch is equipped with high-speed Internet and reliable cell phone service.  For those of you working or learning from home, this Ranch is  perfect for you. You can work a little and PLAY A LOT! 

Extra special celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings have been a big hit. Guys golf outings or girls weekend parties are lots of fun here. If you have a big group, the fourth bedroom can be made available upon request.  Business retreats are welcome as well.

      The Ranch is nestled in the North Fork Valley with lovely winding rivers offering a peaceful calm.  View the Rockies in all her splendor with expansive rolling fields and abundant wildlife. If you're a hiker or equestrian adventurer, there is much to explore all year. Motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts fully enjoy the winding roads, and there are yearly meet ups and events for both auto and motorcycle clubs. On road and off-road biking is plentiful. Moab and Arches National Monument are less than 200 miles away. 

     Winters are generally very mild.  You can go hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ATVing, and biking all in one day. Some ski in the am and golf in the pm.  Your host can suggest guided fishing, hunting, snowmobile and horseback trips. There are several rock canyons close for you to explore via hiking or mountain biking. If your a photographer this area has so many different subjects to shoot.  Maybe you're a golfer, there are two year-round 18 hole golf courses half an hour away. More courses are located in the nearby towns of Montrose, Grand Junction, and Battlement Mesa. We can arrange guided bird hunting and skeet shooting adventures. 

      The quaint town of Hotchkiss is three miles away, featuring small-town charm and numerous special events, like sheep dog trails, regularly scheduled art classes, summer farmers markets and indoor/outdoor music (including open mic Wednesday nights). Hotchkiss has been chosen as a layover for the  "Ride the Rockies" event because of our friendliness.  You can download the Hotchkiss brochure here. 

     There is a mid-size grocery store and a single Telluride. The small town has art galleries, sporting good shops, fun used book shop, a shaman center, art classes, covered outdoor public riding arenas, frisbee golf course, a unique art church, and paved walking paths.  Several restaurants are available from gourmet vineyard dinners to down-home "Texas-style BBQ."  If you don't feel like cooking breakfast at the Ranch, then saddle up and head to town for a "farmer breakfast." (meaning BIG)!

     Activities in the area include: hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, birding, paddle boarding, river rafting rentals, hunting and fishing.  (Gold medal water abounds for summer and winter)! The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the nearby North Fork River, and 300 lakes on the Grand Mesa National Forest make for a fisherman's dream. Numerous award-winning vineyards are nearby, as well as local organic fruit and vegetable stands. Many offer tasting rooms, vineyard tours or farm-to- table dinners. 

Your host is a well-seasoned world traveler. She loves the outdoors and her pets. She is happy to help make your trip memorable. She has personally done the activities and will "steer" you to a great trip. Any local guided trips she has personally been on and/or will know your guide. 

Other novel ideas include the following:

     Visit Eagle Rock, the oldest known archaeological site in Colorado is just three miles away. The dig site, dates back nearly 13 thousand years! 

     Drive to Aspen, Telluride, Redstone, Ouray, Crested Butte or Glenwood Springs. They are all only ninety minutes away. These are perfect towns for hiking, caving, soaking in natural hot springs, shopping and fine dining.