Summer Weekend Getaway: Lost Valley Dude Ranch and Guest Ranch in Sedalia, Colorado

Allen Bell
Located in beautiful Sedalia, Colorado is a 120-year-old triple A rated working cattle and horse ranch. It is a perfect out of the way getaway due to it is located in the middle of 40,000 acres of the Pike National Forest. It is though somewhat near both Denver and Colorado Springs being 70 miles to either.

The cabin suites are extremely luxurious. There are one to three bedroom units tucked away in the pines overlooking the ranch and most of the valley. Each unit has separate living rooms with stone fireplaces. Wood is delivered daily for the fireplaces. The cabins have shaded porches with lounge swings to especially enjoy the cool evening weather gazing at the stars. All suites are decorated in western décor.

Meals at the Lost Valley Ranch are provided by Marion's kitchen where the meals are prepared daily for every meal. Western-style traditional American dishes and Continental classics are fixed for every taste. Any special diets can be accommodated for any special diet when notified in advance of your stay. Most of the meals are served in the main dining room. There are though lunches in the green meadow and breakfast on the mountaintop. You can also have a lunch packed to take on a trail ride or hike.

The never is a lack of things to do while at the ranch. There is a heated Olympic scaled swimming pool for all to enjoy. There are trail rides for the horse riding enthusiasts. If fishing is your thing, you will not be left out. There are local fishing spots for you to hook that trophy trout.

Other activities such as a tennis court to work on your game. If shooting is for you there is a trap shoot area at an additional cost. If you want to get the full cowboy experience, you can participate in the ranch chores.

If you are into adventure there are great hiking trails around the ranch. There is also white water rafting available with Noah's Ark Outfitters for an extra charge. There are much more outdoors activities to enjoy in this scenic paradise.

When the sun goes down the fun does not stop. The talented staff put on an Olde Time Melodrama that is a favorite with the kids. There is also, there is also square dancing to kick up your boots at. Young and old enjoy sing-alongs at the campfire, hayrides, cookouts, and ice cream socials.

For more information on the Lost Valley Dude and Guest Ranch, contact them at:

Lost Valley Dude and Guest Ranch

29555 Goose Creek Road

Sedalia, Colorado 80135-9000

Phone: 303-647-2311

www.guestranches.com/lostvalley

Published by Allen Bell

Allen lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife and two daughters. He is currently a freelance writer who is working on his first novel.  View profile

  • Lost Valley Dude and Guest Ranch is a working cattle and horse ranch.
  • All suites are decorated in western décor.
  • There is a heated Olympic scaled swimming pool for all to enjoy.
There is also white water rafting available with Noah's Ark Outfitters for an extra charge.

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  • Joniv5/15/2007

    It sounds so relaxing.

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