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Check In: Check in is after 2:30 pm on Sunday

At Drowsy Water Ranch, we offer our guests a vacation package with a schedule of enjoyable activities for all ages, with an emphasis on service and quality. Meals and horseback riding are our two major scheduled activities. Many of our other happenings are worked out with our guests to truly make it "your" vacation. The following is an example of some of the things that normally take place on certain days in our "regular” season.

SUNDAY: Our guests arrive in the afternoon, we serve no lunch on Sunday. We let you get acquainted with the other guests and get settled into your cabin or rooms. This evening's dinner gives you your first taste of the ranch's hearty meats followed by some entertainment and introductions.

MONDAY: This morning we have riding instructions for beginners and a clinic and trail ride for the "Old Hands" to help you get acquainted with our horses and wranglers. In the afternoon the trail rides will be heading into the mountains surrounding the ranch. Tonight it is Square Dancing time in the Tee Pee for a get acquainted evening.

TUESDAY: Today finds our regular 1/2-day trail rides heading out in the morning and afternoon. You might try the optional raft trip down the Colorado River ($40) or rent a boat on one of the lakes in the Shadow Mountain National Recreation Area. Tonight's the night for the kids to have their hayride while the adults are entertained in the lodge.

WEDNESDAY: Today's all-day Wrangler rides and the regular trail rides will explore new vistas and back-country scenery. If you wish not to ride horses there is time to relax around our heated pool and spa or take a hiking trail and find in the shade of whispering pines and trembling aspens, Columbine and Indian Paintbrush. There is also wild raspberries and mushrooms for the finding. It’s nothing to see deer and elk along with grouse and eagles. This evening is country swing dancing night.

THURSDAY: This morning you can either ride your horse or jeep to our famous, hearty trail breakfast. In the afternoon you can take another trail ride or our ranch van will be available for a trip to a local attraction in the vicinity of the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park. Golfers will usually get a group together for a try at one of the nearby courses. This evening is the Drowsy Water Carnival in the Tee Pee.

FRIDAY: Today again the horses head out for all-day or regular trail rides at their regular times. In the afternoon try a 4-wheel drive trip or the optional overnight pack trip with a night of sleeping under the stars. This evening’s activity is the adult hayride while the kids play games at the ranch.

SATURDAY: Following breakfast, guests depart for all parts of the world taking with them all the wonderful memories of their Drowsy Water vacations and maybe even a few saddle sores.

September 6 to 12  '09   is set aside for a Cowgirl Camp Week. The overall activities will be similar to the reg ranch weeks, but with some additional pampering. We will be giving more options for a guided hikes (distance, elevation gain etc), a massage throughout the week, yoga classes on two mornings, mountain supper cookout, sunrise horseback ride and an afternoon at the local hot springs (it has 24 different pools).  The ladies can also sign up for spa treatments at the hot springs (not included).

Subject to change

Granby, CO climate is cool during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 50's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 74.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 0.90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Granby is 13.98 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 1.67 Inches.

Dress: On the ranch dress is casual with blue jeans, boots, western or sports shirts being normal ranch wear. Long sleeve cotton shirts will keep you cool and protect you from the sun, along with a broad brimmed hat. Remember that we are in the mountains at an elevation of 8,300 ft. above sea level, so the nights are cool with the early morning temperatures around 30 to 50 degrees F and mid-day temperatures 60 to 85 degrees, depending on the time of the summer. Bring flashlight with fresh batteries, hand lotion and bug spray. Also a rain poncho can come in handy with rain showers. Riding boots with heels are best for riding (no cleated hiking boots, please. If you do not have proper riding boots, they can be rented at the ranch for $18/week). There is a small western store in Granby called Grand Mountain Trading Company with a selection of clothing and boots.

Accommodations & Amenities
Accommodations are top-drawer and carefully cleaned everyday. Snug. Comfortable. Western styled and decorated. With the smell of clean fresh, mountain air, you'll never get a better night's rest -- anywhere!

Cabins and Lodge guest rooms have all been newly remodeled and refurbished. Our guest rooms easily accommodate couples, small families or large families and friends wanting to be near each other. One of our guests was caught saying, "Our accommodations were so cozy, I almost hoped it would rain so that I could have an excuse to stay indoors."

Dining: At Drowsy Water Ranch you can have all you care to eat - and nothing but the best!

We take great pride in our food, which is lovingly prepared from recipes handed down for generations. Sometimes gourmet and sometimes hearty western...but always delicious. "I've never had as many healthy, hearty and delicious meals in my life," we've heard someone say.
Most meals are served family style in our dining room but outdoor meals are highlights. Breakfast on a mountain top. Open hearth barbecue. Chuck wagon lunches. Sometimes, right out of your saddlebag. Each day is different.
We aim to please. Even our breads and pastries are made from scratch. But not everyone can eat like a cowboy, so let us know in advance about your special diet and we will try our darnest to accommodate your needs.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Horses: At Drowsy Water Ranch we have a very special relationship with our 100 or more horses. We've bred, raised and trained them to provide guests with the finest of riding opportunities. Our Horse Program is outstanding and geared to every riding ability and age group. Horses are selected to match your own riding skills. Daily instruction, both in the arena and on the trail help to improve everyone's proficiency. Advanced riders have many opportunities to explore and blaze new trails while handling their horses from leisurely walks to smooth lopes and gallops.

Note: Persons over 215 lbs are limited to slow riding

Tack:		Western
Horses:		Quarter, Paints, Draft cross
Pace:		Any - 2 to 7 hrs per day - Persons weighing over 215 pounds may be limited to walking rides | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(1 to 4 out of 5)    All riding levels
Age:		Min 6
Weight:		Max 215 lbs
Riders:		Min 1 riders	Max 8 riders (per riding group)	Max Capacity 55

Horses: At Drowsy Water Ranch we have a very special relationship with our 100 or more horses. We've bred, raised and trained them to provide guests with the finest of riding opportunities. Our Horse Program is outstanding and geared to every riding ability and age group. Horses are selected to match your own riding skills. Daily instruction, both in the arena and on the trail help to improve everyone's proficiency. Advanced riders have many opportunities to explore and blaze new trails while handling their horses from leisurely walks to smooth lopes and gallops.

Note: Persons over 215 lbs are limited to slow riding

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.