Summertime Travel: Hidden Meadow Ranch

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed)
May 23rd 2010 at 2:03PM

At some point in one's life I think most of us get the urge to experience a piece of the American West with a vacation centered in an upscale cowboy resort. Look no further than the White Mountains of Arizona at Hidden Meadow Ranch where luxury isn't left behind but the hubbub of urban life is. Unique packages beginning this month lure you into the rustic surroundings at an 8,500 feet such as:

'Indulge Your Senses' Package: In the month of May guests can enjoy a package for two including private cabin accommodations, three gourmet meals daily, all non-alcoholic beverages and ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, hiking, archery and more. Additional sensory-packed amenities will treat guests to guided wildflower and wildlife hikes through the national forest, a complimentary CD filled with soothing mountain sounds, a specially prepared menu of light and fresh dinner fare, a gift basket brimming with spa essentials, and two complimentary one-hour in-cabin massages. (Priced at $550/night)

Gallery: Hidden Meadow Ranch

'Winemaker Weekends': This summer Quench Fine Wines will be hosting two spectacular tasting weekends at Hidden Meadow Ranch from June 11th-13th and July 23rd -25th including one-on-one time with winery representatives, tastings and well-paired culinary delights. The first weekend will feature a screening of the documentary 'Blood Into Wine' as well as a five-course dinner paired with Page Springs Cellars wines.The second weekend highlights Teira Wines from Sonoma enjoying both an educational tasting as well as a five-course dinner paired specifically to enhance your wine experience.
'BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse)': For an additional $30/night, horse-lovers can tote their steed to the Ranch which will provide a stall, twice-daily alfalfa feedings, automatic water systems, trailer parking on-site, daily exercise, self-guided rides through the national forest or wrangler-guided tours which may incur an extra fee. There are over 2 million acres of forest which an be explored along 975 miles of trails. (If you'd rather bring your pooch just know the Ranch provides excellent canine accommodations as well). All creatures are welcome here!

With all of these tempting options surely one of these packages or other upcoming events like musical concerts and a wild west round-up will provide an outlet for that cowboy/cowgirl deep inside all of us. And if that hasn't been enough to convince you of Hidden Meadow Ranch's potential it was recently named a winner of the 2010 Awards for Excellence a program of Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide. The 2010 Awards for Excellence covered 31 categories, and this was the second time in three years Hidden Meadow Ranch won the category of Most Excellent Ranch.

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