Working Ranch Vacations
Come and spend a relaxing and rejuvenating time during a 5 or 7 day ranch
stay.
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Day 1
This
is a true Alberta working ranch experience. You head back in time at historic
Lucasia Ranch. Join ranch cowboys as they herd cattle through the picturesque
Porcupine Hills of southwestern Alberta. Surround yourself with 4000 acres
of vast open country. Herds of elk and deer mingle with Texas Longhorns
and Crossbred cattle, as well as Percheron, Appaloosa and Quarter horses.
Established
in 1881 this Alberta foothills ranch stands as testament to a bygone era.
After a day in the saddle, you can spend the evening beside a crackling
campfire or relaxing on the deck. Taste the crystal clear spring water that
flows through the ranch yard into a pond that is home to colourful ducks
and geese.
The
main ranch home has two guest rooms. Or, you can experience pioneer life
and stay in the refurbished 1900s log cabin.
Day 2 to Day 6
Guests
take part in daily ranch activities, which may include riding with your
hosts to check cattle and horses, fence mending and general ranch activities,
as well as seasonal round-ups of cattle. Other ranch options include team
roping practice and learning the basics of roping the dummy. Or perhaps
you would like to challenge someone to a game of horseshoes, enjoy an evening
of fire pit camaraderie or hike the hills and watch for birds and other
wildlife.
There’s
no need to be in a hurry this morning. You will enjoy another hearty breakfast
before heading off down the trail on your return journey through the rolling
foothills scenery to Calgary.
Lucasia Ranch Stay Package Includes:
- 6 nights accommodation,
- All meals,
- Ranch riding & activities
Ensuite $1445/person.
Ensuite $995/person.
Contact
our knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience
holiday a reality.
You’ll find Sierra West nestled under the Livingstone Mountain Range
in Southwestern Alberta. Here the prairies rise up to meet the rolling foothills
and continue on to the pristine mountains. The breath-taking scenery is
second to none and you will often catch a glimpse of the abundance of wild
life in the area. This is an authentic working cattle ranch where you can
stay in one of two self-catered log cabins – offer
all the amenities including stove, fridge, microwave, water coolers, pots
& pans, dishes, TV, VCR and full bath – and enjoy the clean mountain
air (and fishing) on the banks of Todd Creek. One cabin is the original
log homestead from 1905 (Homesteader), and the other is newly finished (Sundowner)
with an eye to our guests’ comfort.
Do you want to bring your own horse? If so, here for your pleasure, you
will find barns, corrals, a riding and roping arena plus Texas Longhorn
cattle to work. And for those who just want to experience the cowboy way
of life – horseback riding and/or beginner roping lessons are available.
Fishing, canoeing, snowmobiling, and sightseeing are only minutes away.
The ranch is in close proximity to forest reserves, natural lakes and man
made dams. And, Waterton Lakes National Park and many other points of interest
lie within liesurely driving distance.
Homesteader Cabin
(Sleeps 4-6 with hide-a-bed)
- $125.00/night plus tax (For the first 4 guests)
- Bedding: $10/bed per stay
Sundowner Cabin
(Sleeps 7 with hide-a-bed)
- $150.00/night plus tax (For the first 4 guests)
Antiker Cabin
- (Sleeps up to 4)
- $150.00/night plus tax
3 Bunkhouses
Trail Rides: $30/hour per person plus tax
High Country Day Ride
$160.00/person plus GST (Minimum 2 riders)
Come ride the High Country with us and enjoy the smell of wild flowers and unending scenery. We will guide you on a wonderful 5 hour horseback ride which will include a tasty lunch at our half way destination point.
Dedicated to those touched by the spirit of the horse!
At
Bent Creek you will quickly discover a life-long passion for horses, horsemanship
and learning. This is a cattle and horse operation that focuses on equine
education. A unique mix of Western Rider level instruction as outlined by
Equine Canada combined with practical applications in pasture conditions
including cattle handling. Rekindle your spirit as you immerse yourself
in a lifestyle surrounded by horses, cattle and the wildlife of the Meadow
Lark Valley.
Cowboy
appetites always get huge. You'll surely look forward to Kathy's delicious,
generous, home-cooked meals served in our spacious ranch house or veranda.
Sittin' around an evening camp-fire by the rapids, recalling the day's work
and maybe "stretchin' the truth a bit" ... what a way to end a
day!
Experience a 3 or 6 day ranch stay while you enjoy riding and an assortment
of ranch activities.
Or, take part in one of the several horsemanship clinics available to enhance
your riding and ranch skills.
Clinic choices for 2008 include the following:
Horsemanship - 3 day Clinic
Improve your human-horse relationship by implementing correct, consistent
communication. Our horsemanship clinics teach non-intrusive techniques that
can be incorporated into any equine discipline with emphasis on the ranch
horse. Problem solving techniques will be addressed at this clinic.
Ranch Horse/Cattle Handling - 3 day Clinic
Learn numerous heading and healing roping techniques. We'll see how different
roping techniques or loops are beneficial in different situations. Try techniques
real ranch cowboys use to catch and doctor cattle in a low stress and humane
way. Proper handling of cattle on the open range or in the feedlot is an
art. Experience the western pride of good horsemanship and low stress cattle
handling techniques.
Pack Horse/Trail Riding - 3 day Clinic
The focus of this clinic is horsemanship specializing in the pack horse
and trail horse. Learn about different components of the pack saddle and
how they are used. The single and double diamond hitches, trail horse do's
and don'ts are taught. The practicum portion of the clinic sees day three
on a trail ride and days 4 and 5 on an overnight pack trip.
Cowboy 101 (Boot Camp) - 6 day Clinic
We invite you to discover a burning desire to share a life-long passion
for horses, horsemanship and learning. Immerse yourself in the challenge
of horse/human communication. A quarter century of professional teaching
and Equine Canada National Coaching training set the background for your
six days of western rider and cattle handling preparation.
This program is ideal for individuals seeking employment as a ranch or
guest ranch cowboy; or the "city slicker" who always wanted to
try cowboyin'. The program combines the following: horsemanship skills and
the ranch horse; cattle handling; ranch roping basics and horse packing.
Cowboy 101 is designed to give a quality introduction of the cowboy skills
required to carry on the day to day tasks many of today's ranches require.
Certificates are awarded on the final day for graduates of Cowboy 101.
Feel the cowboy spirit emerge as you slip into a lifestyle surrounded by
horses, cattle and Western Canadian hospitality in the peaceful Meadowlark
river valley.
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our knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience
holiday a reality.
When a Texas cowgirl and an Alberta rancher get together, the result is a charming blend of two cultures in an old west setting. Head on out to Alberta's majestic Porcupine Hills ... Canadian Ranch Country at its finest. Nestled in the Porcupine Hills, on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is Brown Creek Ranch.
Brown Creek Ranch stays feature a self-contained pine log cabin situated on a family-run working cattle ranch. Listen to a gently rolling creek that runs just outside the cabin and let country life surround you while taking you back to a slower pace.
Your hosts are Shaunere and Brian Lane and their four children. From a long-time ranching family in the Claresholm area, Brian runs the Brown Creek cow/calf operation and is a team-roper in his spare time. Shaunere hails from San Antonio, Texas and brings her own western cultural perspective to Brown Creek Ranch. In addition to working with Brian on the cattle operations, Shaunere also enjoys southwestern-style ranch cooking, working in the yard and spending time with her family.
Accommodation in a private, self contained rustic pine log cabin. All rates based on double occupancy, except room & board rate. *Two night minimum stay required.
Bed & Breakfast
$95 Single
$145 Couple ($35 each extra person)
Room & Board - Cabin & 3 Meals
$145 Day/Person
$275 Couple
Cabin Rate Only - No Meals
$135/Couple ($25 each extra person)
Contact
our knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience
holiday a reality.
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