Our friendly staff are experts in their fields,…. riding, fishing, farming, ranch life and exploring the wilderness,  and have a lifelong passion to share their knowledge.

Our head wrangler, is a teacher of horseback riding skills;  Our ranch foreman and head guide, knows every river and mountain drainage in western Colorado, and is eager to share his knowledge with our guests.  Our gardener loves to give adults and children alike the experience of planting and actually picking fresh vegetables (for the evening dinner) from our organic farmstead right here on the ranch.

Many people send their kids away to camp to have successful experiences.   But here your kids can share successful experiences with you as a family.
Riding up into the high mountains and meadows on old Indian trails that few others know about;  Helping a neighboring rancher (8 miles away) move his cattle across the river valley;  Amazing white-water river rafting;  Learning how to blow your own glass art piece from one of the outstanding glass artisans in America  (who 15 years ago set up his studio right down the road in the tiny village of Crawford);   Taking a brisk swim in our authentic swimming “hole”, a spring-fed pond, complete with dock and inner tubes; Visiting a local winemaker at his vineyard to taste his special wine fresh out of the cask; Helping our chef, Seth, gather fresh-laid eggs from our chickens and harvest vegetables from our organic farmstead to prepare your next meal;  Sleeping in a cabin with the most comfortable beds you can imagine, fresh mountain air breezing through the open windows.
 
For younger children, panning for gold in the stream, learning to ride horses and care for them, playing in a tree house built by our fun-loving staff,  developing new skills such as archery, or simply catching frogs in a shallow spot in the creek, it’s all part of the Smith Fork Ranch experience.
 

Rates starting at $6200 per accommodation for 6 nights in lodging of your choice.

FAMILY RANCH ADVENTURE  -  June 17 - August 25

RATES INCLUDE:

• Six nights lodging in refined, rustic style accommodations with magnificent views
• Superb cuisine served at all ranch meals – including campfire breakfast, riverside  barbeque, trailside picnics, and gourmet farm-to-table cuisine with fine dining service.
• Horseback riding on over 150 miles of trails on the ranch, Gunnison National Forest and surrounding wilderness
• Working cattle, riding instruction, team penning, steer soccer and barrel racing in our 250' arena
• Fly fishing on three private miles of the Smith Fork of the Gunnison, Second Creek, and other streams and ponds on the ranch and in the surrounding back country
• Casting clinics and fly fishing instruction with our guides;  top-of-the-line equipment provided
• Long bow archery range and 6 station course with instruction provided
• Hiking on scenic Rocky Mountain trails
• Educational, fun-filled youth program a morning or afternoon activity each day
• Each member of your family may choose one of these activities above each morning or afternoon  -  guided by our wranglers, outdoor guides or youth counselors, and still have time to enjoy ranch recreational facilities on your own (see below).

Use of ranch recreational facilities around the ranch:

• Swim off the floating dock at the hillside swimming pond
• Play horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, frisbee golf, ping pong
• Mountain bike on the ranch trails and in the wilderness*
• Camp out in authentic Ute Indian teepees
• Ride road bike touring course passing farms, vineyards and orchards*
• Plant and pick vegetables and fruits in our farmstead garden
• Gather freshly laid eggs from our free range chickens
• Help feed the horses and mules
• Relax in a hammock by the ponds
• Walk the signed paths along river and ponds
• Enjoy bird watching
• Star gaze
• Climb the multi-level tree house

*rent a bicycle nearby or bring your own

2012 FAMILY RANCH ADVENTURE RATES

Rates are all-inclusive – Lodging, Meals and Ranch Activities
Six night package, Sunday – Saturday

Guest House Accommodations: (occupancy 2 persons per room)

Cabins

River House

Additional guest over occupancy

Ranch buyout available:  Exclusive use of SFR for family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings or other events.  Call reservations manager for details.

Call us about special adults only weeks.

2012 FAMILY RANCH ADVENTURE RATES - SHORT STAYS
May 25 – June 16 or August 25 - October 31

Guest House Accommodations: (occupancy 2 persons per room)

Call to book or for information.
970-921-3454

RESERVATIONS & CANCELATION POLICIES

50% deposit is required to confirm reservations.
Balance of reservation due 60 days prior to arrival.
For reservations placed less than 60 days prior to arrival, full amount of reservation is due at time of booking.
We accept personal checks, travelers checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Sales tax and 15% service charge will be added to your bill.
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Groups of 10 or more: Deposit of 50% required to confirm reservation. Balance of reservation due 90 days prior to arrival.
Sales tax and 18% service charge is added to final bill.
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CHECK IN: 3PM or after  - CHECK OUT: by 11AM

Cancelation Policy for arrivals between 6/6/2011 - 10/210/11 & 12/20/2011 - 12/31/2011
Due to our intimate size and remote location, cancellations can affect us significantly. Consequently we adhere to a strict cancellation policy. if for any reason you must cancel your reservation, we will gladly return your funds, less 10% of the total cost of the reservation, if a cancelation is made in writing 90 or more days prior to arrival. No refund is available for cancelation less than 90 days prior to arrival. No credit will be allowed for absences during the reserved stay or early departures. Please note: There are no exceptions to our cancelation policy, whether it be for reasons of illness, family emergency, travel or weather difficulties.