Questions & Answers About the Off-Season

When does your "off-season" begin and end?
Our off-season usually begins the last week in August and ends the Friday after Memorial Day.

Do you have a minimum night's stay?
We have a two night minimum stay on weekends and three night minimum during some holidays.

Are meals available during my stay?
We do not serve meals during our off-season except to large groups that contract for meals. You will need to plan on buying and preparing your own meals. There is one grocery store 15 minutes away in Buena Vista and a Super Wal-Mart 25 minutes away in Salida. We would also be glad to recommend local restaurants.

Are meals required?
No. Unlike the summer months when we require cabin guests to eat at least one meal a day with us, no meals are required in the off-season. You are on your own for meals.


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 What all is there to do on the ranch?
Our outdoor hotsprings swimming pool is open year round. The temperature is approximagely 90 degrees. We also have an indoor jaccuzi and sauna available. Our outdoor hot tub is operating in May and September. In the lower level of Centennial Hall, we have ping pong and pool tables as well as a foosball table. During warmer weather, guests can play tennis, basketball and volleyball, shuffleboard and horseshoes. We usually offer horseback riding in late May and September. If we can't take you out on a ride, we can recommend a stable down the road that offers year round horseback riding.

What is there to do in the area?
It depends on the season. Hiking, sightseeing, fishing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, sledding, shopping, "antiqueing" and feeding chipmunks at St. Elmo are all available within 30 to 45 minutes of the ranch.

What does just "a room" cost?
We do not rent our lodge rooms in the off-season except to groups to whom we are serving meals.

What all is in the cabins?
Each cabin has a fully-equipped kitchen, including a microwave oven and coffee maker; dining area and living room with a fireplace, two to four bedrooms, one or more bathrooms and a deck with a view. We provide the linens, towels and firewood.

What is the rate for your largest cabin? Smallest cabin?
We rent our cabins based on the size of the cabin and the number of people in each cabin. See our rates on the off-season page.
Are there televisions and telephones in the cabins?
No, there are no televisions in the cabins. However, we do have a large screen TV & VCR in the top of Centennial Hall. We have a "dish" so receive many different networks. You can rent videos from our office. We also have a portable TV/VCR unit you can borrow and enjoy in your cabin. There are not phones in the cabins; however, there are two payphones in the top of Centennial Hall. Also, there is a phone in our office's conference room which guests can use with a calling card. Also, in the same room, our guests have access to the internet and a fax machine.

How far in advance do I need to make reservations?
In the off-season, availablity varies from week to week. September and October are popular months and we always fill up over Thanksgiving and between Christmas and New Year's. Sometimes large groups take the entire ranch and other times we have a few cabins available to offer other guests. It is best to call us in advance for specific dates availability.

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