The Home Ranch is an idyllic Rocky Mountain hideaway set amid the timeless beauty of the Elk River Valley. As the only Colorado dude ranch with membership in the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, The Home Ranch is renowned for its singular charm, refined comfort, exquisite cuisine and genuine hospitality. The Home Ranch offers all-inclusive vacations that include all ranch activities, children’s programs, gourmet cuisine, local airport transportation and much more. Visit www.homeranch.com for more information.

2. THE HOME RANCH STORY
In the summer of 1977, the Stranahan and Jones families met in Steamboat Springs, Co. and bonded over their love of the Yampa Valley.
The very next year, Steve Stranahan, a businessman from Ohio, and Ken Jones, a third-generation cattle and dude rancher from Montana,
decided to join forces and start their own ranch to offer families the unique experience of a traditional western ranch vacation.
The families found an old homestead on 580 acres in the breathtaking Elk River Valley, one of the last Alpine ranching valleys in the
American West. In this wonderful location, they built The Home Ranch, modeling the lodge and cabins after the old homesteads still
found in the valley. More cabins and lodge rooms have been added over the years, and the original 580 acres has grown to 4000 acres
available to The Home Ranch guests.
Since 1987, membership in the famed Relais & Chateaux small hotel association has extended its reach and reputation, and The Home
Ranch is now one of the most beloved guest ranches in the world.

3. VACATION PACKAGES
An all-inclusive vacation at The Home Ranch means everything
from picking guests up at the Hayden Airport, taking them
horseback riding in the shadow of the Continental Divide, or
catering to their gluten free diet. An all-inclusive vacation consists
of:
The highly-praised gourmet cuisine of executive chef Clyde
Nelson at every meal
Lodging in one of eight private cabins or six lodge rooms
Experienced wranglers, hiking guides, fly
fishing guides, ski guides, gear, and equipment
Exceptional horseback riding vacations, equestrian lessons,
and natural horsemanship clinics
Colorado fly fishing at our Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge
Colorado cross country ski vacations: skate skiing, classic,
backcountry skiing, and snowshoeing
Downhill ski shuttle to Steamboat Ski Resort
Excellent children's program with outdoor adventures and
activities that kids and teens love
Great live music, roaring campfires, health, and happiness
for your whole family
Shuttle service to and from Hayden Airport (HDN) or
Steamboat Springs Colorado

4. PRIVATE CABINS & LODGE ROOMS
As the only Relais & Chateaux dude ranch in Colorado,
The Home Ranch is renowned for its singular charm, refined
comfort, exquisite cuisine and genuine hospitality.
The elegant Western accommodations are comprised of the main
lodge with its six unique lodge rooms, and eight distinctive cabins,
nestled in the aspens, surrounding the lodge. At full occupancy, the
Ranch is capable of lodging 50 people.
Each of the accommodations is a winsome original, lovingly
furnished and decorated with great care by owner and
founder, Ann Stranahan. Each cabin and lodge room offers a rich
sense of place, with magnificent views of mountains, meadows,
horses and aspens. It is an exceptional setting for large groups,
family reunions, and smaller weddings. Check out floor plans, rates,
availability and book a reservation on The Home Ranch website.

5. NO RESERVATIONS. NO TIPPING REQUIRED.
The chef is exceptional, the food is exquisite, and the spirited
communal dining room provokes great conversation, true
camaraderie and a sense of adventure.
The food at The Home Ranch has been called "haute mountain
cuisine" and designated as "cooking of the highest standard."
Executive Chef Clyde Nelson and his kitchen staff have been duly
praised by Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine and other
publications who know a thing or two about excellent fare.
The Home Ranch believes an all-inclusive vacation at their
Colorado dude ranch is more than just a vacation, it is a culinary
getaway of the highest order. In fact, the only way to eat here is to
stay here, which is why some guests come just to indulge in the
food. Breakfast, lunch, and three-course dinners are always made
from scratch with the freshest ingredients.
In spite of all the wonderful activities and adventures, the meals
and conversation served in Clyde's communal dining room are the
heart and soul of the Home Ranch experience. Dining is a warm
and inviting event where guests come together as a kind of large
extended family to share stories of the day, to make lasting
friendships, and to dine like royalty.

6. CLYDE’S FARM & FARM KITCHEN
For many years, Executive Chef Clyde Nelson has been imagining
and planning an organic farm at The Home Ranch that would
produce local, sustainable, high-quality livestock and vegetables.
After three years of hard work and dedication, his dream is now a
reality.
The farm has several objectives:
Give our guests the experience of eating and dining with
the freshest ingredients they’ve ever had
Show guests how a high-country organic farm in Colorado
can thrive with hands-on care and attention to detail shown
by our master gardener Adele Carlson, her crew and the
chefs
The recently completed Farm Kitchen is an open-air terrace
adjacent to the main lodge, encompassing 2,000 square feet at the
edge of Clyde’s Farm. The central focus of the kitchen is a wood-burning
hearth oven, connected to two wood-fired Argentine grills,
a plancha and Dutch oven cookery. Chef Nelson plans to use the
Kitchen for several meals each week as well as special events,
including a weekly cocktail party with a live Celtic trio.

7. A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS
A beloved Colorado dude ranch in the summer and fall, and a
warm and welcoming cross-country ski resort and Steamboat ski
lodging option in winter and spring, The Home Ranch is an idyllic
Rocky Mountain hideaway set amid the timeless beauty of the Elk
River Valley.
In essence, The Home Ranch is a luxury Colorado dude ranch
known for all-inclusive family vacations in the summer, a
spectacular getaway destination for adults-only in the late summer
and fall months, and one of Colorado’s best cross country ski
resorts and snow vacation destinations in the Winter and Spring.
The Ranch offers a wide variety of seasonal Colorado vacation
packages and special unique weeks that appeal to families, couples
and solitary travelers alike. Each season provides distinct vacation
experiences that appeal to diverse groups and highlight the
changing hues and moods of the spectacular Elk River Valley.

8. SUMMER VACATIONS
June 1 – August 24, 2014
Summer is Western family vacation time in the Elk River Valley and
The Home Ranch is renowned for offering families all the
adventure and fun of a Classic Western dude ranch vacation - but
with a luxurious, pampered, gourmet twist.
June is the perfect time to see lush meadows, wildflowers of every
color and young wildlife. Enjoy an unforgettable week of Horseback
Riding, Kids Activities, Hiking, Fly Fishing, Whitewater Rafting,
Cycling, and Gourmet Dining in the lush, green, wildflower-strewn
Elk River Valley.

9. ADULT-ONLY AUTUMN GETAWAYS
August 24 – October 18, 2014
It is a slower-paced time of year, when kids have all returned to
school, and the atmosphere at the ranch beckons to adult travelers
who have time to savor the season, sans kiddos.
It is a prime time for deep relaxation, serious leisure, long gourmet
dinners and crackling fires. Travelers from around the world come
to savor the sights of the Elk River Valley in Autumn.
HARVEST WEEKS
Aug. 24-31; Aug. 31-Sept. 7
Celebrate Clyde’s Farm & Farm Kitchen’s inaugural harvest,
showcasing select Colorado craft brewers, distillers, wineries and
artisans.
WEANLING WEEKS & CANADIAN SPORT HORSE SALE
Sept. 7-14; Sept. 14-21
Guests can interact with 30 foals from Canada, teaching them how
to lead and trust people. On September 13th and 20th, these
babies are sold at an auction to horse enthusiasts.
EXPERIENCE YOGA & HORSES
Oct. 5-11; Oct. 12-18
The best of horseback riding and yoga retreats.

10. WINTER VACATION PARADISE
When the Elk River Valley is covered in powder, The Home Ranch
transforms into a sparkling white wonderland and becomes one of
the most beautiful cross-country ski resorts in Colorado. This is a
snow lovers Colorado mountain paradise, with some of the best
Nordic skiing in the world, dreamlike accommodations, and one of
the best chefs in the West preparing your every meal.
The Ranch offers world-class skiing options right from your front
door. They convert the horseback riding trails into 20 miles of
expertly groomed cross-country skiing trails, welcoming Nordic
skiers, skate skiers, snowshoers, backcountry skiers, and “powder
hounds” to one of the most unique and satisfying ski vacations and
trail systems in the West.
For those who prefer downhill and telemark skiing, the Ranch runs
a private daily shuttle to the champagne power at Steamboat Ski
Resort. They’ll pack your lunch, drop you off, and pick you up when
your ski day is through.

11. SPRING BREAK
March 1st -31st
Come springtime in Clark, Colorado, The Home Ranch still has
snow on the ground, champagne powder at Steamboat, bluebird
skies and all the Colorado sunshine vacationers could want.
If guests would like to get in some spring skiing at Steamboat, the
Ranch has daily shuttles to Steamboat Ski Resort, in addition to
fully-guided skiing options at the Ranch. The Ranch also offers
horseback riding in the snow, sleigh rides, cooking classes with
Chef Clyde, and the option of just relaxing and reading by the fire.

12. YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES
& ADVENTURES
SUMMER/FALL
Horseback riding
Fly fishing
Swimming
Hiking
Yoga
Cycling
Rock climbing
White water rafting
WINTER/SPRING
Cross-country skiing
Skate skiing
Back-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Tubing
Sleigh Rides
Winter horseback riding
Live entertainment
Downhill skiing

13. GROUPS
As a distinguished member of the world-renowned Relais &
Chateaux organization, The Home Ranch is known for its beautiful
setting, legendary hospitality, exceptional dining experience and
unforgettable outdoor and wilderness adventures.
An intimate Rocky Mountain hideaway just north of Steamboat
Springs, Colorado, the Ranch can occupy up to 50 guests and is an
ideal venue for once-in-a-lifetime corporate retreats, team-building
exercises, reunions, and other special group events and meetings
from October through May.
The layout provides both a sense of privacy and community with
the communal dining room and great room in the lodge offering
the perfect place for groups to come together after the day's
adventures. There is also a separate meeting room adjacent to the
lodge that can be tailored to meet a groups’ individual needs.
If a group of 26 or more participants would like to exclusively “own
the ranch”, a special buyout rate can be negotiated.

14. KIDS & TEENS
A family-friendly vacation at The Home Ranch requires no advance
planning, no childcare arrangements, no dinner planning and no
stress. The Ranch offers an all-inclusive children’s program and
dedicated kids counselors who have created a menu of daily
activities and adventure for kids and teens ages 6 and up.
Creating family vacation experiences and lifelong memories is the
main focus of the summer season. The Ranch strives to keep kids
and teens happy, entertained and fully-engaged with summer fun.
The recreation room is well stocked with arts and crafts materials,
foosball, ping pong, and tons of games for indoor and outdoor
entertainment. Horseback riding, rock climbing, cook-outs, pool
parties and the junior wranglers program are just a few activities
the Ranch offers for hours of entertainment.
The Ranch also developed a teens program tailored to their
interests. In addition to the regular riding, hiking, and fishing
options available to everyone, teens can head to the hills for an
overnight campout or head out on the trails en masse.

15. MEDIA CONTACTS
Nancy Harrison
Adventure Media
970.568.7423
nharrison@adventuremedianews.com
www.adventuremedianews.com
THR Contact
The Home Ranch
970.879.1780
info@homeranch.com
www.homeranch.com