Ride the Wind Ranch

Thanks for a fantastic holiday, we have all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

We have ridden trails never seen before in our home country of Norfolk, UK.

You have been the perfect hosts and the food has been extremely good.

August 2006 Stuart ( Now I want to be a cowboy),

Sharon, Sophie and Stephanie, U.K.

Rates

from May 15. - October 15. 2008

Please add a 5% GST tax on all the rates listed below
The rates are per person based on double occupancy;
for single occupancy add 10%
Children and youth ( up to 18 years of age) discount is 35%
Recommended age for horseback riding: 10 or 12 up to 65

We offer two different packages for horseback riders and two different packages for lodge stay only:

Packages A - Horseback Riding: include check in in the afternoon, dinner and accommodation, all meals on the full days, horseback riding on each full day and check out on the last day after breakfast. These packages work well, if guests need to leave on time to catch a plane or to travel far the same day.

Package A - 3 nights / 2 days : CDN$ 390.-

Package A - 4 nights / 3 days : CDN$ 520.-

Package A - 5 nights / 4 days : CDN$ 650.-

Package A - 6 nights / 5 days : CDN$ 780.-

Package A - 7 nights / 6 days : CDN$ 910.-

* for longer stays add $ 130.- for each day.

Packages B - Lodge Stay Only: include check in in the afternoon, dinner, all meals on the full days, check out after breakfast. These packages work well for guests that don't want to join in on the horseback rides and spend the time hiking, relaxing, golfing, fishing or sightseeing.

Package B - 3 nights / 2 days : CDN$ 270.-

Package B - 4 nights / 3 days: CDN$ 360.-

Package B - 5 nights / 4 days: CDN$ 450.-

Package B - 6 nights / 5 days: CDN$ 540.-

Package B - 7 nights / 6 days: CDN$ 630.-

* for longer stays add $ 90.- for each day.

Packages C - Horseback Riding: include the same as package A, but on the last day another horseback ride, lunch package and check out anytime in the afternoon. These packages work well, if guests plan to travel from the ranch to Jasper or Banff, which is a three hour drive or have their plane leaving in the evening.

Package C - 2 nights / 2 days : CDN$ 325.-

Package C - 3 nights / 3 days : CDN$ 455.-

Package C - 4 nights / 4 days : CDN$ 585.-

Package C - 5 nights / 5 days : CDN$ 715.-

Package C - 6 nights / 6 days : CDN$ 845.-

Package C - 7 nights / 7 days : CDN$ 975.-

* for longer stays add $ 130.- for each day.

Packages D - Lodge Stay Only: include check in in the afternoon, dinner, all meals on the full days, check out anytime in the afternoon. These packages are designed for non riding guests staying here with horseback riding family members, leaving in the afternoon after the horseback ride.

Package D - 2 nights / 2 days : CDN$ 225.-

Package D - 3 nights / 3 days : CDN$ 315.-

* for longer stays add $ 90.- for each day.

Check in: anytime after 4 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. in the ranch house.

Check out: at 11 a.m. for packages without horseback riding on the day you leave OR check out anytime in the afternoon if you booked packages with horseback riding the day you leave.

The horseback rides in summer are in the mornings only. Due to hot weather and bug season which can be a distress for our horses in the afternoons, the horseback rides are in the mornings, because the well-being of our horses is important to us. Guests love to spend hot afternoons at nearby Crimson Lake with its beach and pine tree shore, or go on a trip towards the mountains, visit the nearby historic site with fur trader history, go shopping at unique western and art shops in Rocky Mountain House or visit country teahouses or "old western towns" (trips by own car or rental car). There are hiking trails at Crimson Lake and Twin Lake and mountain hiking 1hour drive West of the ranch.

The horseback rides will be around 3 hours in summer and some lunch rides in spring and fall. We show you how to saddle your horse, introduce you to horsemanship and western riding and take you on horseback rides through thick bush, trot on wider trails and lope along dirt roads. Our well trained, responsive horses (Paint, Quarter and Appaloosa) work well for experienced riders or riders with some trail riding experience and a sense of adventure. We do have approved riding helmets available or wear your cowboy hat as a protection from weather and branches. Minors (up to 18) will have to wear a riding helmet. All riders will be asked to sign a waiver form before any horse activities or canoeing. If you would like to see a copy of the waiver form before your arrival, send us a note upon your booking.

What to bring: boots, a cowboy hat or baseball cap, gloves, long sleeved shirts for horseback riding; a rain jacket, bug repellent, sun screen. Approved riding helmets for minors or we do have them available for you.

Beverages: we serve water, ice tea, hot tea and coffee. You may bring your own alcoholic beverages and pop. There is a fridge in each room.

Canoeing - Rates

The canoe trips on nearby Twin Lake and on calm Clearwater River are possible throughout the summer (half-year). There is no experience necessary for the lake and we provide 2-3 person canoes, life jackets, instruction and guidance. There is a little experience required for the Clearwater River trip.

You may add to packages A, B, C or D:

Canoeing on Twin Lake $ 40.- per person (plus 5%GST) - leaving the ranch in the afternoon for two hours canoeing on nearby scenic lake. Paddle around the lake, watch for loons and ducks, come back to the dock and practice your strokes sitting alone in the canoe or change places with your canoeing partner.

You may add to lodge stay packages B and D:

Canoeing on Clearwater River $ 90.- per person (plus 5%GST) - leaving the ranch after breakfast, paddle for about two hours on calm and scenic Clearwater River, having lunch on an island (campfire) and take a dip in the water (rather cold river water), another good hour of paddling after the lunch break and returning to the ranch in the late afternoon.

NOTE guest booking the horse back riding packages A or C may include canoeing on Clearwater River at no additional cost. Since we leave right after breakfast for the canoe trip, there won't be time to go horseback riding as well.

Horseback riding - Rates

Our Lodge Stay guests (packages B and D) as well as our B&B guests may book a horseback ride on availability. The cost is $ 65.- (plus 5% GST) per person per horseback ride OR $ 90.- per person per lunch ride (lunch ride offered in spring and fall).

Cabin Accommodation - B&B

Reservations for Cabin Accommodation are taken 2 weeks or less in advance.

Each room: Canadian $ 125.- (2 persons) or Canadian $ 85.- (single) plus 5% GST

These rates include accommodation in a cozy guest cabin with ensuite bathroom and a complimentary full breakfast served in the main ranchhouse.

Check in: between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Closest place to dine is Rocky Mountain House, a 20 minute drive

Check out: 11 a.m.

Terms

Reservations confirmed upon the receipt of 50% of the total amount. This down payment can be made by VISA or MasterCard. Balance due on the day of arrival with VISA, MasterCard or cash.

Cancellation made no less than 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival will result in a refund of the 50% down payment less a CDN $60.- Administration Fee. Less than 30 days cancellation notice will result in the deposit being non-refundable.