Rates Note:

Transfer Option:

Horseback riding is the main activity at the  Home Ranch. A variety of rides are offered each day including loping rides, lunch rides, all-day rides and lessons. Our extensive horse program is geared toward understanding your horse and trying to develop a partnership with him. We offer daily "horse sense" classes using natural horsemanship techniques on the ground and in the saddle. We also feature stockmanship and cattle working classes as well as private lessons. Our remuda of over 80 of the finest well-cared-for riding horses ensure a good mount for every ability. 

Riding at The Home Ranch is a fully interactive experience. This is not a nose-to-tail place! We delight in our well-broken, quality horses and enjoy sharing our love of horses with you.

The Home Ranch is about horses and people. We are dedicated to seeing that you have a wonderful time with - and on - your horse. We’ve spent 25 years assembling a superb herd. We raise our own as well as buying a select few to meet specific needs in our program.



Our riding is suitable for everyone, and we encourage kids to ride. We’re eager to share our love of horses with our guests at every riding level from beginner to advanced. First-time riders, world champion cowboys, Olympic medalists and everyone in between have ridden The Home Ranch trails. Our wranglers and instructors specialize in helping beginners to gain confidence and have fun in a non-intimidating setting. Advanced riders appreciate the quality of our horses and enjoy our challenging classes and cattle-working activities.

At The Home Ranch you can ride with whomever you want. We generally divide our rides into groups of 6 or fewer, unless guests request larger group rides. Some of our lessons have only two to three riders. Keep in mind that rides are grouped by ability and desire, and that we adjust each ride to accommodate the least-confident rider.

A few words about safety: we do everything in our power to provide a safe and fun riding experience. Many have asked our position on wearing helmets. We think wearing a helmet is a personal choice and if you have any concerns we encourage you to get your own before your ranch vacation. Be sure to get a precise, professional fit from a qualified dealer. We recommend Stateline Tack or Dover Saddlery - you can locate stores online.

Beginning the summer of 2009 we will begin requiring cowboy boots to be warn while riding. This is not only for your saftey, but also for your comfort. We encourage you to bring your own, but will have boots that you may rent. We suggest boots that have a smooth sole and a stacked heel.

Summertime temperatures at the ranch can fluctuate between 30 degrees at night and 95 degrees during the day. We recommend a system of dressing in layers.
Please, bring jeans, long-sleeve shirts, a hat with a brim, and riding boots or tennis shoes (riding boots preferred) for horseback riding.
Hiking boots, shorts and short-sleeve shirts are best for hiking.
Other suggested items include: bathing suit, sweater or fleece jacket, bug repellent, fanny pack, light rain jacket and camera.
The Home Ranch is located at 7200 feet. Sunglasses and sunscreen are very helpful in protecting you from the intense sun.

WHAT TO WEAR: The days are warm with occasional showers. Bring comfortable clothes: jeans, sweaters, a warm jacket, a comfortable hat and cowboy boots for riding. We provide rain slickers for the adults. The very young children should bring their own. Don't forget your bathing suit so you can soak in the hot tub or take a dip in the pool after a day on the trail. And bring an extra pair of old sneakers if you plan to go white-water rafting because you will need to wear a light shoe on the trip and it will be sure to get wet!

Lodge Rooms:
Home Ranch accommodations include six rooms in the main lodge and private cabins. Lodge rooms, are well appointed with antiques, Native American rugs, cozy down comforters, coffee pots, hair dryers and snuggly robes. The coziness of the lodge with its proximity to the pool, hot tub, laundry facilities and dining room is ideal for romantic getaways or family vacations. You will feel right at home at our Steamboat Springs lodging property.



Bonanza
North-facing lodge room features a vaulted ceiling, a hand carved king bed, a love seat and a writing desk.

Quickdraw
A south-facing room with lovely views of the meadow, the pond, and Round Mountain. Features an adobe-style ceiling, hand-painted log king bed, an antique iron twin bed, a loveseat and a writing desk.

Lonesome Cow
A south-facing room with beautiful views of the meadow, vaulted ceiling, a four-poster king bed, a generous leather chair, an iron bed and a writing desk.

Seegate
A north-facing room with adobe-style log beams, a lodgepole pine king bed, a sleigh bed that converts into a sofa, and a writing desk.

Baby Doe
A romantic, high-ceilinged room with a wrought-iron king bed, an over stuffed chair, a stunning Eastlake armoire, and a private loft with a twin bed and room for a cot for a younger child.

Hahn's Peek
A handsome, high-ceilinged room with a wrought-iron king bed, Eastlake armoire, over stuffed chair and a private loft with a twin bed and room for a cot for a younger child.

Cabins:
This Steamboat Springs, Colorado guest ranch offers eight private cabins, varying in size, from a one-bedroom studio to a three-bedroom, three-bath "Home on the Ranch." Each cabin is appointed with antiques, Native American rugs, cozy down comforters, wood-burning stoves, coffee pots, and some with lofts perfect for the kids. Each cabin has its own front porch and a hot tub to work out the kinks from a long day on the trail. To make you feel even more at home, you will find a small refrigerator stocked with coffee, crackers and cheese for an afternoon snack (if you haven't already filled up on the chocolate chip cookies in the bottomless cookie jar). 



Roo
Cozy, studio loft and one bath cabin. Has a queen bed with small seating area with writing desk. It has a twin bed in the alcove and in the loft area. Ideal for a couple or a small family of three.

Kanga
A one-bedroom cabin with a living room and loft, nestled in the trees by the pasture. The bedroom has a king bed and a woodstove. The loft has two twin beds. The living room has two loveseats, an antique dry sink and armoire and a writing desk.

Birdhouse
A studio cabin surrounded by aspens, with a view of the horse pasture. There is a queen bed, small sitting area and an alcove and loft, each with a twin bed.


Whistler
A living room and one-bedroom cabin in the aspens, looking out over the horse pasture. There are twin day beds in the living room and a queen and twin bed in the bedroom.

Sundown
A one-bedroom cabin with a living room and a loft, and spectacular views across the valley. The bedroom has a queen and a twin bed; the loft has two twin beds.

Compromise
One bedroom with living room and loft cabin nestled in an aspen grove. The bedroom features a queen bed and twin bed. The loft has two twin beds.


Bunkhouse  (min of 4) 
A big high Western cabin with two bedrooms each with a bath separated by a spacious living room. The south bedroom has two queen beds; the north bedroom has a queen bed and a bunkbed.

Columbine  (min of 6)
The largest and most luxurious cabin features a spacious living room with a stone fireplace and three bedrooms, each with its own bath. The master bedroom downstairs has a king bed and the bathroom has a steam shower. The front bedroom upstairs also has a king bed. The "kid's room" has two twin beds. The twin beds may be converted into one king bed if needed.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

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.