Drowsy Water Ranch

Nestled in its own private mountain valley in Colorado, the ranch promises an exciting week under the backdrop of big mountains and starry skies. Explore the vast Colorado backcountry on one of the Quarter horses crossing creeks, passing hot springs and climbing through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The ranch suits adults and children alike and is considered a fantastic family destination where guests of any age and ability can enjoy ranch life, adult only weeks are also offered.

The ranch is set in a deep valley next to the Rocky Mountains and offers 600 acres of trails to explore. The riding varies according to the groups wishes, and groups are split according to experience level so you won’t be stuck walking for hours if what you really want to do is gallop over the open fields, and vice versa of course.

All riders are invited to take part in cattle work while at the ranch and there are weekly team penning sessions where you can try your hand at herding a few cattle from horseback.

Authentic Colorado dude ranch experience
Ride across vast Rocky Mountain landscapes
Horses matched to every rider level
Varied riding every day (slow rides to gallops)
Cattle work and ranch activities
All-inclusive mountain lodge living
Huge range of optional adventure activitiesuge range of optional adventure activities
Perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers

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Day 1

Arrive in the afternoon after 3pm and get settled into your cabin. Meet your fellow guests and your hosts over dinner. Dinner is followed by introductions to the staff and a short orientation of what the week holds.

Day 2

Enjoy your first ranch breakfast before meeting the horses. You’ll be matched with one of the 100+ horses in the herd and can get to know each other either with a lesson or by heading out on a short trail ride. Return to the ranch for a home-cooked lunch before heading back out on the trail in the afternoon. You can either join a fast ride or a slower and more leisurely paced trail. After dinner you’ll be treated to a night of traditional country dance.

Day 3

This morning you can either join a guided raft trip on the Colorado river or enjoy two half day trail rides that depart throughout the day. After a full day of excitement the adults can enjoy a quiet and relaxing dinner while if you have travelled as a family, the children can go on a hayride and have a campfire.

Day 4

Today there are various activities for everyone. Choose from all-day and half-day trail rides, yoga, or fly fishing. Or if you prefer you can just relax at the ranch, making use of the pool and hot tub. The evening ends with a grand carnival, bringing everyone together again after a day of adventures.

Day 5

Welcome in a beautiful Colorado summer day with a breakfast trail ride to the highest point of the ranch, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. The afternoon comes with options to mountain bike, hike, go riding again or just simply relax at the ranch. In the evening you can join a hayride and campfire.

Day 6

After breakfast you can saddle up for an all day or half day trail ride. There is also the option to try out the ranch's zipline or take part in rodeo practise in the arena. In the evening there’s live music to celebrate your final night.

Day 7

Enjoy a final ranch breakfast and depending on your onward travel plans an optional last morning ride before departing after lunch.

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Level of Riding & Fitness

The ranch can cater for all levels of rider and all age groups. Horses are selected to match your riding skills and abilities and daily instruction is available if requested, both in the arena and out on the trails. Advanced riders have many opportunities to explore the 600 acres at all paces including smooth lopes and gallops. Less experienced riders can enjoy the stunning scenery on slow and scenic trail rides. The weight limit is 110kg.

Horseback riders on a hill, with one pointing at the landscape and a dog looking over the valley

Guides & Group Size

Your guides for this trail are all experienced adult wranglers and you’ll ride out in groups of between 2-8.

A group of horseback riders sitting around a cozy campfire right after sunset

The Horses

There are over a hundred horses at this ranch, mostly Quarter horses but also some draught horses and Paints. There are more spirited horses for advanced riders but also quieter horses for nervous or novice riders as well as children. You’ll be matched with one of the horses best suited to your riding level and can ride the same horse for the whole week. All tack is Western style.

Tack & Riding Equipment

What’s Included

Price includes

6 nights accommodation in private cabin or private room in lodge
Breakfasts
Lunches
Dinners
Tea, coffee, soft drinks
6 days riding
Transfers to/from Granby
All ranch activities (hayrides, campfires, river float trip)
State taxes

Price Excludes

International flights
Alcoholic drinks
Tips

Accommodation

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Accommodation is in either a private cabin or a private room within the lodge. There are one, two, three, and four bedroom cabins to suit single travellers as well as groups and families. There are also private bedrooms and a communal living room in the Lodge where you can meet other guests, play cards, browse the library and enjoy fresh coffee. Bedrooms are snug, comfortable and typically western styled, all have private bathrooms.

All meals at the ranch are home-cooked and you can eat as much as you like. Many family recipes are used for the western-style meals and even the bread is made from scratch. Most meals are served on large sharing tables in the dining room but outdoor meals are sometimes offered with barbecues for example. Breakfast is served between 7.30 and 8.45, lunch is at 12.30 and dinner is at 6pm each day. All hot and soft drinks are included but there is no alcohol served due to the family atmosphere. You are welcome to bring your own, which can be enjoyed in your own cabin or verandah. If visiting during an adult only week you are welcome to enjoy alcoholic drinks anywhere on the ranch.