Our dude ranch is totally committed to bringing guests into the beautiful Colorado Mountains in a friendly, clean authentic western ranch environment for families, singles and couples. We take extreme pride in our programs and genuine hospitality!!
This was a surprise trip for my 11-year-old son, who had never been riding before and he has declared it "the best holiday I have ever been on including Disney World!" It was well-organised with great, enthusiastic staff who worked incredibly hard to ensure we all had a good time. The Fosha family were ever-present and took a very hands-on approach to everything from taking groups out on trails to evening entertainment and even ziplining. Being riding novices, we found the wranglers patient, helpful and reassuring. The rides were geared very much to what we were comfortable doing - the landscape is absolutely stunning. The accommodation is was what I would term 'rustic' but comfortable. Take mosquito repellant and sunscreen. One of the guests brought padded cycling shorts with him - I envied him! The other guests were absolutely lovely: warm, friendly and interesting. Many were regulars. My son was kept busy and entertained at all times and we felt secure in the knowledge that he was being well-supervised. He cried at bedtime on the last 2 days because he didn't want to leave. That's a great review in itself!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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My family recently returned from our third trip to Drowsy Water Ranch. We enjoy the variety of activities available throughout the week. Horseback riding is our favorite activity and we often did two rides a day. One day we did an all day ride up to music mountain where we had lunch on the top. We came back down through a scenic aspen grove called aspen slide. The supper ride up to the honeymoon cabin was a new addition for us in addition to zip lining over the ranch. Can't believe I'm eager to do that again. The breakfast ride is always fun, great food, and family photos are taken after breakfast. We did some hiking and mountain biking. Then there is the hay ride, western sing along, smores, hot chocolate, country western dancing, talent show and other fun activities that are planned for each night. My daughter's team came in first place in team penning, narrowly beating my team by nine seconds. After our afternoon horse rides we always headed to the outdoor hot tub to loosen up any sore muscles and enjoy the scenery. On this visit we saw a bear, moose, deer, ranch dogs and assorted critters. The meals and desserts are excellent. There are some talented people in the kitchen and we always looked forward our next meal. Hot coffee is available in the kitchen all day. The ranch hands that serve your meals, clean your cabin and lead the trail rides are super friendly, top notch and often return for several summers as they too like spending time of the ranch. The Fosha family has thought of everything to make your stay at their family ranch memorable. We have booked our cabin for next summer and look forward to seeing the friends we made, next year.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Howdy! An amazing family vacation we will never forget! If you are looking for an authentic experience, this is the place to go. The Fosha family is absolutely incredible in every way....they go above and beyond to make sure their guests have a wonderful vacation and to make you feel like family. By the second day, our kids had all made friends and would spend their days running around the ranch playing together. The first meals were assigned tables by family but by day 2 the kids sat with the kids and adults with adults. Many friendships were made and tons of laughs shared. The horses and riding was top notch, and the views and scenery were unbelievable. Every day and every night had fun things scheduled, or you could choose to relax if you wanted to. If you are looking for wholesome family fun to enjoy Mother Nature and be a cowboy/cowgirl, this is the place for you. If you are looking for a four seasons dude ranch experience where families keep to themselves, this is not the place for you. Get your jeans, a cowboy hat and boots, and get ready for many amazing trail rides, river rafting, zip lining, and tons of other activities. Drowsy Water has the absolute kindest staff you will ever meet in the most beautiful location, none of us wanted to leave!
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Bring a few pairs of jeans, you can rent cowboy boots, bring lots of sunscreen and bug spray, get...
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Last year as a family we decided to skip the whole Christmas shebang and plan a dream family vacation. Wow! I am so glad we did! It was the best decision ever! We all collectively arrived on Sunday and were greeted by the kindest, warmest staff, the most spectacular setting in a beautiful valley surrounded by the vast Rocky Mountains. This is truly an authentic old school dude ranch. Beautiful and quaint little log cabins scattered throughout the property to offer just enough privacy yet at the same time you felt like part of a small intimate village that left the rest of the world behind in the best way. Dinners are all served family style in the main dining hall, there are multiple community gathering areas to chat, watch the children play and run, watch the wranglers get the horses ready for the day and rest and relax before the next activity. The days start early with a full cooked to order breakfast then off to a trail ride (the wranglers tell some fantastic stories as well), fishing, white water rafting, hiking or even mountain biking. You are paired with your horse for the week and the staff goes to great lengths to make sure you are paired with the right horse. They have horses for EVERY skill level. (Beware -you WILL form a bond over horsey treats, nuzzles and head rubs and it will be really REALLY hard to say goodbye) There is entertainment in the evenings like campfires, music and a super fun variety show. The kids will also put on a really fun rodeo. There will be early morning breakfast rides, dinner rides and your heart will find a new love for the great outdoors, newfound friends who will now feel like family and the Fosha's and their incredible and dedicated staff -many of which have returned every summer for years (when asking one wrangler about her experience working at the ranch-she got tears in her eyes and expressed her love and sentiment for the Fosha's becoming a second family and how the ranch felt like home). The experience will leave you longing to return and (intelligently) booking your trip for the following year.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:Individual cabins that are just lovely and vary depending how many people are in your party.
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Drowsy Water Ranch was as magical and amazing this, our ninth summer at the ranch, as it was the first time we were here. My husband and I brought our granddaughters here for their birthdays when they were 6 and 7 years old. We had planned to take them on different adventures each year. Fortunately for us, even at their young ages, they recognized a special place run by a wonderful family and insisted that this was the only place they wanted us to bring them. We are as happy to come back to the ranch every summer as they are! You can read all about the ranch, the horses, the accommodations, the activities, the great friends you will make, etc. but it is impossible to understand the magic of this place until you experience it for yourself. If you and/or members of your family have any interest in an authentic western ranch vacations do yourselves a favor and reserve a week at DWR. Our family loves the ranch, the horses, and the Foshas who make us feel like family, and our week with them is the highlight of our summer.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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We just finished our family vacation at the ranch and had an amazing time! None of us had riding experience (including my young kids) but the wranglers and horses were great at making us feel comfortable. We took two all day rides and the views were spectacular! Everyone working at the ranch was so personable and our kids had so much fun in the kids program. I loved how the schedule was provided each day with the main activities, giving us a few options but also with some structure. I highly recommend Drowsy Water! It was such a unique and enjoyable experience.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Check out one of the gold mines on your way to or from the airport
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Just finished our family’s 8th visit to DWR. The Fosha family and their staff are sincerely some of the nicest people you’ll ever come across. They truly care about your experience and do every they can to enhance it. The horses are well cared for, and so are their riders!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Bring a pair of jeans dedicated to riding and another for evening activities. Your riding jeans...
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Awesome real ranch experience. We went in Sept. But the weather was perfect for riding. No pressure, no rushing, excellent wranglers, patient. Small riding groups. Great mountain climbs (horses are incredibly strong) varying landscapes, vista's, views. All day rides to unbelievable mountain top lunches! You will be part of the family for the week. Good hearty family style meals, and special diet accommodation. You will leave here happy and a better rider too. No TV. minimal WiFi. Not a "resort". You go here to feel western and experience the mountain cowboy way. The Fosha family treated everyone like old friends. Do this trip.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:In September bring layered clothing morning and evening is cool, Sunny days on ride warm...
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It was great! Nice and beautiful horses. Great kids and adults programs. Great staff it was just so amazing. I want to go back. Our whole family had a lot of fun. The heated pool was great because it was cold.🐴😁
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Drowsy Water Ranch is incredible. Their horses are so good, the staff excellent and the food delicious. The attention to the guests is excellent. I had so much fun riding the beautiful hills. The wranglers give lessons on loping making the trail rides fun. I can’t recommend the ranch enough.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Yes, the ranch uses vehicles to transport the kitchen staff and food to the mountain and anyone who doesn't ride can get a ride to the breakfast. No one is ever left out. You will love this ranch.
Most of our horseback riding trails are great single track and dirt road running trails too. They don't have any public names but we can provide guests with a map and our internal names for guests to explore.
Howdy Fearless,
Our guest hit the nail on the head with his response. Thanks, Dave!
As teens, your children are welcome on rides with the adults. All rides are fairly small and go at different speeds based on ability and interest.
Evening activities are very family oriented. Tuesday is the only night that the adults and the kids under 18 eat separately. Teens go on a short hike to a campfire site, younger children go on a hayride, and the adults stay at the ranch for a four-course candlelit dinner. On Thursday evening, the adults head out on a hayride after dinner. Teens can go with the adults or they can stay at the ranch and play games (capture the flag, kickball, etc.) with the other kids.
Please let us know if you have any other questions!
There are more places to choose from in the Granby area.
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drowsy water ranch hotel granby, drowsy water hotel, drowsy water resort all inclusive
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United StatesColoradoGrand CountyGranby
NUMBER OF ROOMS
13
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