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➢ WESTERN PARADISE :

WELCOME TO WESTERN PARADISE, WHERE NATURE & LUXURY EXIST IN PERFECT HARMONY

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WELCOME TO WESTERN PARADISE , WHERE NATURE & LUXURY EXIST IN PERFECT HARMONY

Colorado,USA

Branded Rock Canyon is a 15,000 acre exclusively private ranch tucked away in the breathtakingly beautiful western Colorado landscape, where rolling mountaintops and vast meadows meet the clear blue sky

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Spectacular scenery

western-style hospitality

Spectacular scenery, western-style hospitality, superb meals paired with award-winning wines and spirits, a selectively stocked ProShop and a variety of R&R and outdoor adventure activities awaits guests who visit this exquisite destination. Branded Rock offers truly World Class Western Experiences!

Good time to go

Most activities are available April through December 31st. The months of January, February and March are also available for winter activities such as snowmobiling, skiing at nearby resorts, visiting the famous Glenwood Hot Springs, or just simply to escape to a quiet winter wonderland for some spa time and pampering.


Best time for maximizing outdoor activities is May-October. Our springtime bloom in May and June is simply beautiful, with opportunities to also view wildlife babies such as mule deer fawns, ducks, geese and turkeys at play across the property. September and October offer amazing wildlife viewing during the elk rut and migration.

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Environmental &

Social Practices

Environmental & Social Practices

Go Green: Branded Rock Canyon makes all attempts to minimize our environmental impact on the surrounding landscape and in landfills.
This is an arid semi-desert climate, so we make all attempts to conserve our precious water resource.
During years of plentiful winter snow pack, there is a constant flow of water from Brush Creek through our four fishing lakes, past the lodge, and down to the irrigation of our farm fields and garden, eventually mingling into the mighty Colorado river, 18 miles downstream.
Although we offer daily laundry and room service, we do ask guests to consider the environment, and reuse linens and towels whenever possible. Filtered water and refreshment stations are available in multiple locations throughout the lodge, so we ask you to reuse your personal water bottles whenever possible.
Recylcing receptacles are available throughout the property for proper disposal of plastics, glass and aluminum drink containers.
Pet Policy: we love pets as much as you do, but in consideration for the safety of our local wildlife and of the pets themselves, we ask you to please make arrangements to leave your pets at home.
Safety: Our most important policy! Guests signed up for shooting and hunting activities will be asked to abstain from alcoholic beverages until the activity has been completed for the day.
Our expert guides and instructors will supervise all planned outdoor activities, and we ask you to please adhere to their safety rules and regulations for your chosen activity.
We do NOT have lifeguards on duty at the lakes or hot tub. Lifejackets are available for water-related activities, but parents are expected to supervise children at all times.

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Ranch History

This area of Western Colorado

Ranch History

This area of Western Colorado boasts a richly diverse history of Native Americans (Utes), Spanish explorers and fur traders, mining, ranching, wild Spanish mustangs, railways and of course it served as a hideout for a few of the American West's most infamous outlaws and notable figures, such as Butch Cassidy, Doc Holiday, Wyatt Earp and Tom Horn.

Homesteaders first laid claim and settled Brush Creek canyon, where our main lodge sits, in 1897, scraping out a harsh living by raising livestock in the rugged landscape. Over the years, the property changed hands several times, before ultimately becoming the popular 5-star Marriott Hotel resort known as Kessler Canyon Ranch. In 2017, the property was sold and converted back to a private estate, offering limited availability to outside guests by advance reservation only.

Today, the exquisitely appointed 20,000 square foot Homestead Lodge and 12,000 square foot Guest House grace the homestead cabin site. The original homestead apple orchard still produces succulent heirloom apples and remnants of the early settlers can still be explored across the property.
The namesake for the ranch is an ancient boulder that tumbled off the canyon rim eons ago and has been 'branded' by area cowboys and wranglers etching their livestock brands and initials into Branded Rock since the late 1800s.

Your Manager, Daniel & Amy Shaffer

Daniel and Amy Shaffer have managed Branded Rock Canyon Ranch since the property changed ownership in January 2017. Amy is the acting GM and oversees all marketing, reservations, guest services and hospitality, land and cattle, and the activities program. Amy is a former US Olympic Rower (2000 Games), with a background in wildlife management, marketing, and hospitality services.. Daniel is the Operations Manager in charge of our large fleet of vehicles and equipment, all buildings acros the ranch, land improvements, and our team of ranch hands. Daniel's diverse background includes ministry, mechanics, power producon, and property management.

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Setting

LAND

The Setting

PRIVATE LAND (1000-5000 ACRES)
Gentle trails through sage brush grassland with multiple creek crossings. Riders will experience wildlife sightings (deer, elk, birds), gorgeous landscapes and willing, happy horses.

Our Riding
WEIGHT LIMIT FOR RIDING
Up to 225 lbs

RIDING CONSIDERATIONS

MUST be able to post a trot, MUST have riding experience, We recommend a good level of physical fitness, Riders should be confident without a wrangler by their side, We consider height and athletic ability as well as a guest's weight

HOURS IN THE SADDLE

Trail ride durations are based on guest requests and abilities.

Why our riding stands out
Our riding program is in development at this time. Riders must have intermediate to advanced level of experience and be able to ride confidently without a wrangler by their side.
Enjoy miles of unfenced and beautiful scenery, just like the early pioneers and settlers must have experienced. Trails are gentle and include multiple creek crossings, wildlife viewing, and guided tours with history of the area and ranch life.
Our horses are working cattle horses that double as gentle trail riding horses and loving companions. They love attention and 'horse cookies', and are important members of our ranch family. Past guests have so enjoyed our horse riding/caring experiences that they enrolled their family in horse riding programs after returning home.

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Activities & Services

Food

Food

Branded Rock Canyon follows a ranch-style approach with its dining, offering freshly cooked gourmet meals served family-style or buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Our culinary staff prepares custom meals based on guest preferences and dietary needs. Chef Seth carefully selects a menu items that are locally grown or organic.

Meals are paired with award-winning wines from our ranch owner's personal vineyards in Sonoma County California and the Barossa Valley of Australia.

Branded Rock Canyon, Activities & Services

Onsite

SHOPPING

Our ProShop is located at the front entrance of the Homestead lodge and offers items to enhance the enjoyment of your visit, and also gifts and memoirs to purchase as a reminder of your adventure.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Mountain biking, sporting clays, wagon rides, ATV Rentals - inclusive, bird watching, Shooting - trap / clays, Shooting - wing, Shooting: rifle, pistol, semi-automatic, knife and axe throwing, archery, jeep and side-by-side tours (more comfortable than ATV), paddle boards, canoes, horseshoe pits, hiking.

WATER BASED ACTIVITIES

Hot tub, hot springs, lake water sports, river floating, whitewater rafting-adventure, Note: hot springs, river floating and rafting are located within 30 minutes to 2 hours drive of the lodge and do require advance notice so that we can make the reservation on your behalf.

SPA

Relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, rock treatments, couples massage, scrubs, manicures, facials, pedicures

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WINTER ACTIVITIES

Fishing & Wildlife

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Snowshoeing, We can provide shuttle service for a day of skiing at Powderhorn, Aspen or Vail resorts.

Fishing & Wildlife

Our private lakes are stocked with a variety of trout species: rainbow, cutbow, tiger, brown. We hold a commercial lake license which means there is no need for you to purchase a Colorado fishing license

If you would like to fish Brush Creek for native cutthroat trout on a fly rod, you must purchase a license. We are a licensing agent for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and can add the cost of the license to your final invoice.

Children ages 10 and under will love helping their guide dig for earthworms and fishing for perch or brown trout in our BuckHorn lake. Older youth will enjoy learning fly fishing from our friendly guides.

FISHING ON OFFER
spin, fly, stocked pond, lake, equipment available, guided inclusive, unguided, instruction available

WILDLIFE
Mule Deer

Rocky Mountain Elk

Merriam's Turkeys

Bald and Golden Eagles

A variety of mountain songbirds, waterfowl, hawks and falcons, woodpeckers, magpies, ravens and bluejays.

Black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, golden eagles and bald eagles are the main predatory animals.

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Branded Rock Canyon

LOWDOWN

Branded Rock Canyon

LOWDOWN
NIGHTLY RATES (PER ADULT)*
Summer: $1,800 - $2,450
Winter: $1,850 - $2,500
MINIMUM STAY
3 days
PREFERRED ARRIVAL DAY
Any day is fine
PREFERRED DEPARTURE DAY
Any day is fine STYLE OF ACCOMMODATION
Ranch rustic, Western rustic chic, Luxury 5-Star
PACKAGES AVAILABLE
3 night, 4 night, 1 week

* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

What is included

➥ meals ➥ activities ➥ ranch shuttle ➥ lodging ➥ Riding ➥ Complimentary activities and equipment use: ➥ movie theater, ➥ fitness room (treadmills, ➥ ellipticals, ➥ stationary bike, ➥ rowing machine, ➥ free weights),➥ saunas, ➥ hot tub, ➥ canoes, ➥ paddleboards, ➥ fishing gear, ➥ hammocks, ➥ lawn games such as horseshoes and cornhole, ➥ billiards, ➥ golf driving range, ➥ mountain bikes, ➥ miles and miles of improved hiking trails.

Not included in your tour
is
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

➥ TIPPING
➥ Visits that are not listed

Extras

TAX 3.9%

GRATUITY 15-18% ranch staff gratuity will be added to your invoice at time of reservation. Gratuity for your personal hunting guide or shooting course instructor can be given to them directly and at your discretion. A recommended amount is 10-15% of your total activity rate.

MASSAGE Massage therapy treatments require 24 hour advance reservations; minimum of two guests or 90 minute treatment. $175 per 60 minute treatment; $250 per 90 minute treatment. This rate includes gratuity. Your choice of Swedish, aromatherapy, reflexology, deep tissue, or hot stones.

YOGA Available with advance request at least 14 days prior to arrival. We have many quiet locations on lodge grounds, or in our fitness center, to practice your daily yoga routine.

GUIDED FLY FISHING Included in any of our multi-day R&R, hunting and shooting program packages. Gear is complimentary, or you are welcome to bring your own fly rods.

OTHER Precision Shooting Courses: starting at $4,450 per person for a 2 day/3 night course. See our website for full details on course offerings. Maximum of 12 people per course. Courses include all lodging, meals, instruction, and in some cases all firearms and ammunition supplies. Sporting Clays - test your skills or enjoy some friendly competition with your group members at our covered Shooting Sports Pavilion - $100/round of 25 clays per person - includes shotgun rental and 2 boxes (50 shot shells) of ammo. Guided ranch tour by 4x4 jeep or side-by-side ATV: $250 for 3 hours, up to 3 guests; $475 for 6 hours. Refreshments or sack lunch included. Archery or Axe/Knife Throwing Course: $150 per person per training session, approx. 2 hours. Includes all equipment. Horseback Riding: $100 per rider per hour, up to 2 riders per session. Car & Driver/Shuttle for shopping or touring trips to Grand Junction, Aspen or Glenwood Springs - starting at $375 for half day (up to 8 guests) Jet Boat Tours of the Colorado River (seasonal) - starting at $75 per person per tour, or exclusive group boat for $600 per hour. Wine Tasting - on request and based on per bottle or total group size Live Entertainment - with enough advance notice, we can reserve live music entertainment for private groups or corporate events. The natural acoustics of our canyon make for a memorable musical experience for performing artists and guests.

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