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Fall, Winter & Spring Country Inn Season Welcome to

From mid-September through mid-May, Sundance Trail Guest Ranch can be a perfect Country Inn or Bed and Breakfast hide-away!

We are close enough to Ft. Collins that you can get here in less than an hour, and from Boulder or Denver in about two hours. However, we are just far enough away to be able to offer seclusion for some private time together in the beauty and the quiet of the mountains.

We offer two different styles of stays during these months:

  • Country Inn with lodging, meals and morning horse back rides all included in your stay.
  • Bed & Breakfast with lodging and breakfast included in your stay.

Guests are welcome to book either package for 1-2 nights, or for up to 5 nights.  Generally in the Fall, Winter, and Spring we are closed Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

What to Expect

  • For many folks the ranch has become more of a second home than
    Winter Horseback Riding
    Winter Horseback Riding

    just a Bed and Breakfast or Country Inn.

  • Some couples find this to be the perfect romantic guest ranch get-away for elopement weddings & the best honeymoons.
  • We are the only Colorado Mountain Lodge (or Bed & Breakfast or Country Inn) that is pet friendly!
  • A growing number of families are enjoying respite time here – a Country Inn break to be together without the competition of telephones, computers, and the thousand activities that can compromise family life.
  • Horseback riding the trails of the Roosevelt National Forest
  • Or a professional Massage right here on the ranch
  • Stargazing from the Jacuzzi
  • Swapping stories in front of the fireplace
  • Or just enjoying a book on our sunny porch.
    Kickin' Back on the Deck
    Kickin’ Back on the Deck
  • If you have between 8 and 15 people, we can arrange Country Inn Murder Mystery Weekend!
  • We love hosting Country Inn Family Reunions!
  • Hosting Elopement Weddings and the best honeymoons!
  • Our Bed & Breakfast accommodations are all neatly decorated and designed for comfort. Each has its own refrigerator, coffee service, private bath, and individual heat. Daily housekeeping is provided.
  • Our food is home cooked, western style, plentiful, and with a view to healthy choices. We eat our meals family style in the dining room, but can also serve lunches picnic style on the trail.

Retreat and business meeting support

  • Most groups book the entire ranch for their exclusive use.
  • Here at Sundance it is easy to have time for quality work and play.
  • Pricing is determined based on the activities you want, size of group, number meals desired and sleeping arrangements.
  • Call us to discuss plans and your objectives.

Little Riders
To ride outside the arena, children must be mature and large enough to safely control their horse on the trail — we look at the child’s size, coordination, and attitude on horseback. Typically children are ready to ride at about age eight. Children who are not yet ready to trail ride will ride with a wrangler in the arena. Please feel free to call us to discuss any questions you might have about your child’s readiness to ride. Safety is our first concern.  We do provide helmets for our young riders.

Riding “double” is extremely dangerous, and is not practiced here.


Shuttle Service from/to Denver International Airport

We are happy to provide ranch-shuttle service to and from Denver International Airport (or other locations within 100 miles).

The rates for round trip shuttle service are $300 for one person, plus  $100 per additional person (Up to 5 people maximum).

We try to pick up arriving guests between noon and 2pm, and drop off departing guests no earlier than noon, though we strongly recommend a departure time of 4pm or later so you can still have a morning ride before you leave the ranch. For earlier or later flight times, DIA offers some excellent restaurants and shopping opportunities guests may take advantage of while they wait for our shuttle or their departure flights.

For groups of more than 5 people, we recommend Groome Transportation
You can charter a Groome Ride directly to the ranch.


Non-rider discount:
We offer a 15% discount to dude ranch cowboys and cowgirls who enjoy the ranch but do not ride. Please ask for our non-rider discount when you book your family vacation reservations.


Active Military and immediate family – Year Round:
We want to thank you for your service with a 15% discount from regular pricing for all Active Military and your immediate families (spouse & minor children).  (If you have been injured in the line of service, you may call us privately about a personalized pricing.)


The Small Print:
Rates listed here are per person. Additional charge for State sales tax is 3.7%. Gift shop, liquor store purchases and massages may be added to final bill.


A Word about Gratuities:
We are often asked by guests about gratuities . If you feel that you have received exceptional service, and want to show your appreciation by giving a tip you may. If added to this bill we will divide it equally among the staff. Or you may give cash directly to the staff person you wish to reward.


Payment:
We prefer personal checks or travelers checks, & accept most credit cards. Oh! Cash is just fine too!


Deposits:
You can book your reservation with a deposit of 20% for dude ranch reservations, and 50% for family reunions or other larger groups of 10 or more persons.


Cancellations:
Cancellations 60 days prior to your arrival date may have a refund of your deposit, minus 10% handling fee, OR we will gladly attempt to reschedule your reservation and transfer the entire deposit to that new reservation, OR you can leave the deposit on account for future use (this deposit will never expire) OR you may convert the deposit to a Gift Certificate (Gift Certificates never expire).

Cancellations less than 60 days prior to your arrival date are not refundable. We will gladly attempt to reschedule your reservation and transfer the entire deposit to that new reservation, OR you can leave the deposit on account for future use (this deposit will never expire) OR you may convert the deposit to a Gift Certificate (Gift Certificates never expire).


No Show:
In the event that you do not show. You will be billed the full rate for your reservation.


Travel Cancellation Insurance
Please consider trip cancellation insurance to protect your family dude ranch vacation deposit. Both the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association and the Dude Ranchers Association are associated with Travel Guard insurance.


A portion of our sales is shared with Homeward Alliance < www.homewardalliance.org/ > to help empower individuals and families who face homelessness to survive, move forward and thrive.

We are an equal family dude ranch vacation opportunity employer and provider, authorized by special use permit on the Roosevelt National Forest.

Country Inn Stays & Rates

Winter/Spring until 5/19/24 and Fall after 9/15/24

Includes: Lodging, meals and daily horseback ride (usually after breakfast around 10 AM).  Meals include dinner on night of arrival through breakfast on the day of your departure.

  • $375 per night/couple (any two people sharing one suite) or $289 per night for single occupancy
    • Add $150/night for each child and $187.50/night for each adult sharing the suite
    • Additional State sales tax at 3.7%

Country Inn stays have no minimum or maximum stay requirements. You’re free to come for one night or a whole week!

Bed & Breakfast Stays & Rates

Includes: Lodging, breakfast, and full access to self-guided amenities (i.e. hiking, hot tub)

  • $260 per night/couple (any two people sharing one suite), $195 per night for single occupancy
    • Add $85/night for each child, and $195/night for each adult sharing the suite
    • Staff-guided activities (i.e. horseback riding, riflery) or extra meals can be arranged for an additional cost (see below)
    • Additional State sales tax at 3.7%

Bed and Breakfast stays have no minimum or maximum stay requirements. You’re free to come for one night or a whole week!

Extra Riding and Meals are Available

  • Additional horseback rides
    $60 per hour/person
  • Add Lunch
    $20 for adults
    $15 for kids (5 to 14 years old)
    No cost for children less than 5 years old
  • Dinner
    $35 for adults
    $22 for kids (5 to 14 years old)
    No charge for children less than 5 years old

Fall/Winter/Spring Murder Mysteries

  • Must have 8-15 willing adult players
  • Must have one person willing to help us arrange details with the lyin’, cheatin’ no good players – kinda like herding cats.
  • $20/person 
 

Non-rider discount:
We offer a 15% discount to dude ranch cowboys and cowgirls who enjoy the ranch but do not ride. Please ask for our non-rider discount when you book your family vacation reservations.

Active Military and immediate family – Year Round:

We want to thank you for your service with a 15% discount from regular pricing for all Active Military and your immediate families.  (If you have been injured in the line of service, you may call us privately about a personalized pricing.)

Specials & Discounts

We occasionally run specials & discounts. Please check out our specials page for more information!

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Rates & Reservations Check our Rates & Options by Season

Give us a call now or view our Reservation page for rates & availability.

970-224-1222