The Home Ranch - Clark

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Howdy! Summer is approaching soon. It won’t be long until we’re riding across the meadows, or up into the backcountry.  Philippe will be fishing with our guests more this summer, but Clyde still has him cooking some in his kitchen.  The Home Ranch barn dance is still one of my favorites – it truly is something that our society is missing these days.   We have many counselors returning, so the kids will continue to have the time of their lives.

The best availability is in June and early July, but some space is still available in August.

Home Ranch

Accommodations

The Home Ranch offers a diverse range of accommodations fit for families (with children 6 and older), solo travelers or couples seeking solace and romance. The Lodge offers six rooms, all individually appointed and located in the same building as the dining room, library, lounge, hot tub and sauna. Eight unique cabins afford more private stays , enjoyed equally by couples and families looking for extra space.

Each cabin has a woodstove and private hot tub on the porch. All rooms include a small refrigerator stocked with coffee, cheese, crackers and a bottomless chocolate chip cookie jar. 2006 rates for a lodge room start at $4,925/7 nights for 2 people in the summer and $420/night for 2 people in the winter. Cabins start at $5,445/7 nights for two people in the summer and $525/night for 2 people in the winter.

 

Dining

 

The Home Ranch dining room combines the warmth of western ranch tradition with the quality and charm of Relais & Chateaux. Chef Clyde Nelson specializes in combining the freshest natural ingredients with innovative recipes . Breakfast features an extensive variety of fresh fruit, pastries and hot entrées made to order. Lunches are extraordinary affairs with a variety of salads, soups and hot entrées . Dinner is the culmination of the day’s culinary adventure as Chef Clyde and his staff conceive several entrée selections each evening,

 

Summer Activities at The Home Ranch

 

After mornings of horseback riding, hiking and fishing, forays into the dining room becomemore than epicurean adventures—they provide necessary sustenance for afternoon exploration.

 

Horseback Riding

Horses and horseback riding are the main reason many guests choose The Home Ranch. The ranch has spent 26 years assembling its superb herd, and generally raises its own foals, buying a select few horses to meet specific program needs. Everyone from first-time riders to world champion cowboys will find suitable riding and instruction on the ranch. Special programs include cattle herding and classes on saddling and grooming, ground school, horse psychology, trail riding and team penning.

 

Hiking

Guests can explore the Routt National Forest and Mount Zirkel Wilderness on foot by hiking its magnificent terrain. Each m orning, hiking guides confer with guests and schedule hikes geared toward their ability level. From quaint walks along the Elk River to the challenge of Mount Zirkel, there is a hike for every guest.

 

Fishing

After spending time on the trails, serenity and finesse on the Elk River is an ideal endeavor. Beginner and experienced anglers can perfect their casts on the ranch’s stocked trout pond before moving to the private waters of the Elk River to hunt for trophy rainbows and browns. The Home Ranch supplies fly rods and reels , as well as waders. Flies are provided at the ranch, and spin rods and lures are available for children.

 

Children’s Programs

The Home Ranch itself is the perfect playground for all children six and older. Beside riding and fishing, the ranch offers rock climbing, volleyball, kickball and a swimming pool. The recreation room affords a variety of arts and crafts materials, foosball, ping pong and board games. Evening activities include outdoor cookouts , Capture the Flag and trips to Steamboat Springs to go bowling to keep kids busy while parents enjoy a restful dinner.

 

Steamboat Springs

Just minutes from the stillness of The Home Ranch, the bustle of Ski-Town USA beckons guests to explore festivals, shopping, nightlife, hot springs, skiing, and water sports .

 

Evening Activities

From line dancing and moonlit square dances to engaging performances by staff and guests at the weekly talent show, kids and adults are awed by the delights available after the sun sets at The Home Ranch.

 

The Home Ranch

54880 Routt County Road 129

Clark, Colorado 80428

Phone: 970-879-1780

Fax: 970-879-1795

Email: info@homeranch.com

www.homeranch.com