Ranches by Experience
Plan a girlfriend getaway that’s authentic and adventurous at an all-inclusive vacation destination: the dude ranch. Enjoy spa treatments, horseback riding, mountaintop yoga classes, outdoor adventure, wine tastings, and of course, girl talk in some of the most spectacular areas in the country.
No matter what type of getaway you and your girlfriends have in mind, there’s the perfect dude ranch out there for you. There is a broad spectrum of guest ranches that are perfect for girlfriend getaways, ranging from rustic working ranches to luxury resort-style ranches. Whether you’re staying in your own private cabin or in a lodge room, rest assured you’ll sleep on comfortable beds, in superbly kept rooms, with all the amenities you’ll need for a pleasant and relaxing stay. So grab your mom, your sister, and/or your best friends and check out these great ranches for the perfect girlfriend getaway.
Girlfriend Getaways
Photo Taken At: Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch – Loveland, Colorado
Blackwater Creek Ranch
Located just minutes away from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Blackwater Creek Ranch offers a special Cowgirls’ retreat where you’ll meet new friends and have adventures on horseback while taking in that fresh mountain air. Your entire stay includes activities on the ranch and off the ranch, and special Shoshone Cowgirl fun. Come and enjoy an all-inclusive stay with your closest girlfriends in the beautiful fall season of Wyoming nature.
Rancho de los Caballeros
Rancho de los Caballeros in Arizona is a historic ranch resort with the soul of a bed-and-breakfast. Girlfriends can ride the rugged trails, relax at the luxurious spa or pool, or play a round of golf at one of Arizona’s Top 20 Golf Courses, chosen by Arizona Golfer! With 200,000 acres of open range, 100 saddle horses, and a team full of wranglers, it will be an experience you and your girlfriends will never forget.
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Located in Colorado, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch offers an all-inclusive package for women to attend the “Cowgirl Roundup”. Making friendships with other “cowgirls” and bonding with your Sylvan Dale horse makes this adventure a top of the “bucket list” experience! Activities included in this package are horseback riding adventures, trap shooting, rock climbing, bass fishing, overnight pack trip, campfire and s’mores, nature walks, line dancing, and more!
White Stallion Ranch
Also located in Arizona, White Stallion Ranch offers several “Cactus Cowgirls” getaway packages each year. These getaways include a margarita welcome party, one-hour massage, guided hikes, country western dance lessons, daily riding lessons, team penning, hay ride, wine tasting ride, and even a trip to a local rodeo. Girlfriends can surround themselves with the breathtaking scenery that has brought Hollywood filmmakers to the ranch for more than 70 years.
Circle Bar Ranch
Circle Bar Ranch in Montana offers a Fall cowgirl experience. You’ll escape to the mountains near Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest and meet new friends, go on adventures on horseback, learn new skills, and relax in that fresh mountain air everyone longs for! Your stay will include a margarita welcome party (who doesn’t love a party), horseback riding, sport shooting, archery, horsemanship instruction, and more.
Photo: White Stallion Ranch
Red Horse Mountain Ranch
Located in the Idaho wilderness, Red Horse Mountain Ranch has the perfect escape for you and your girlfriends. An experience of a lifetime, you’ll ride along the mountain ridge, kick back and relax, and enjoy your time on the ranch! You’ll be headed back on your trusted horse soon enough, but for now, you’re breathing clean pine-scented air, listening to the birds, and catching the final rays of summer on your face, while overlooking an incredible vista from a far off peak.
The Hideout Lodge and Guest Ranch
Located east of Yellowstone National Park in Shell, Wyo., The Hideout Lodge and Guest Ranch has state-of-the-art girlfriend getaways that guarantee a fun-filled, adventure-packed week with the girls. For an all-inclusive vacation, lodge, dine, and experience all of what Wyoming has to offer with the numerous activities available at your disposal at the Hideout. Start your day learning from the in-house expert cowgirls and kick up your heels with your girls as you ride through the countryside and end your day sipping cocktails and enjoying gourmet meals with a spectacular backdrop of the Wyoming countryside.
