Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

 
 
 

Our all inclusive vacation packages are set up to help you design your own getaway according to individual and family preferences.  Packages are all inclusive except for the add-ons shown below.  Packages are for six-nights, Sunday 3pm through Saturday 10am, starting in mid-June for ten weeks through late August.  Shorter stays are possible during some select weeks; rates are pro-rated per day plus 10 percent.  

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE*

  • Six nights lodging with daily housekeeping services and private bath.
  • Delicious hearty meals featuring our own natural Heart-J beef and home baking.  Most special diets accommodated.
  • Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast included.
  • All evening activities and entertainment.
  • Guided nature walk and miles of hiking trails on 3200+ acres.
  • Introductory horse program and ranch chores.
  • Scheduled catch-and-keep rainbow trout fishing in ponds for kids and beginners, with an attendant to assist with your catch.
  • A fly-casting lesson for teens and adults to qualify for catch-and-release fly fishing on river and ponds.  Fly-tying class, too for serious anglers!
  • Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis, volleyball, horseshoes and game room with ping pong, foosball and billiards.

2008 Rates

Heart-J Rider Package (ages 13 and older): $1,915 per person
The Rancher Package for non-riders (ages 13 and older): $1,535 per person
Buckaroo Youth Package (ages 6-12): $ 1,285 per person
Li'l Cowhand Children's Package (ages 3-5): $   955 per person
Two and Under:  No Charge  

 

 
Add-Ons:  
White-water Rafting:  
Native American Week  
Trophy Trout Fly Fishing Package  
Massages (variable, depends on masseuse)  

Alcoholic Beverages

SDR 2008 DUDE SPECIALS!

SAVE GAS – Vacation in Colorado!

We’ll pay for your gas on your return trip home when you book a 6-night all-inclusive dude ranch vacation at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch!

 Just save your gas receipts from your drive to our ranch in the foothills of the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains and we’ll deduct that amount from your bill upon check-out. Guaranteed gas savings! Yeeeha!

GRANDPARENTS' Special Age Discount

Grandparents, your age is valuable! Receive a discount based on the age of the oldest grandparent in your group (i.e. $69 off for a 69 year-old) applied to the price of all family members booked for a dude ranch vacation or family reunion! (No other discounts or specials apply.)

FATHER'S DAY Fishing or Rafting Special

Dad receives a special gift when you book your six-night vacation from Sunday June 15th-Saturday June 21, 08! He'll have his choice of either a day rafting on the Poudre River or an afternoon of guided fly fishing (value: $145)! This special is just for the Dad in your family.

RODEO Frontier Special - $500 off July 20-26th only!

Just for this special week of rodeo, families of 4 or more people staying for 6 nights receive a $500 discount! The famed Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo is in Wyoming, just an hour away. This is one of the largest and best rodeos in America!

Call Kris J. and mention the special that's right for you!

877-667-3999 ext. 13 or 970-667-3915 ext. 13

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Rates Subject to Change

Heart-J Rider Package (ages 13 and older)
This adult riding package includes all of the above, plus lots of time in the saddle!  Daily group riding instruction; horse care clinic; scenic trail rides, a breakfast ride; participation in the gymkhana (arena games on horseback); and depending on skill level: adventure rides, loping, team penning, cattle roundups and an overnight pack trip.


"The Rancher" Package for Non-Riders (ages 13 and older)
This is the adult non-riding package which includes everything listed above.  For folks who prefer more time to fish, hike, swim and just relax!  We do our best to accommodate you occasionally for a Mosey Ride at "a la carte" prices.


"Buckaroo" Youth Package (ages 6 - 12)
Includes all of the above plus participation in our supervised youth program.  A full day of activities with riding instruction and trail rides; plus western adventures such as river tubing, archery, games, farm chores, gymkhana, crafts, nature awareness walks, colt care and other fun at the Kids' Nature Center.  Kids also may enjoy hiking to the overnight campout on Eagle Ridge.  Plenty of flexibility allows for family time, too!


"Li'l Cowhand" Children's Package (ages 3 - 5)
A special program designed for your little ones, with their own counselor!  Arena rides, treasure hunts, colt & mare care, and storytelling are just some of the age-appropriate activities for our Li'l Cowhands.   Visits to the Kids' Clubhouse & Nature Center include exploration of ponds, games, arts & crafts and other fun!  Chilcare can be made available for nap time and/or evening events at an extra charge. 

No charge for those 2 and younger!


Rate Considerations: Gratuity is gratefully accepted, and is not included in the package rates; 10% discount for groups 20+; Sales Tax only 3.7%; and 10% discount for return guests.  No double discounts.  Private riding lessons are not included in the Heart-J Rider Package, but can be made available if staffing and time permit ($35 per 30-minute lesson).

Reservations & Deposits: To make your reservations, please contact us vie e-mail or call our toll-free number 1-877-667-3999.  We will be happy to hold your space for 2 weeks while awaiting your deposit of 30% of the total package rate, along with a signed reservation form.  For groups of 20 or more people, we ask 50% of the total package at least 90 days prior to arrival.

Payments & Cancellations: Final payment is due at check-out, but you are welcome to prepay your package rate.  For reservations of less than 20 people, the 30% deposit is refundable (less $50 service charge per person) for cancellations made at least 90 days prior to planned arrival.  Deposits for groups of 20 or more people are not refundable.  We recommend Traveler’s Insurance to protect your deposit.

Personal checks are cheerfully accepted, as well as MasterCard and Visa.


 

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