Short Description:
Hidden in the Louis Creek Valley, surrounded by mountains, this guest ranch is small and exclusive offering a relaxing, tranquil environment to enjoy horseback riding, nature and the outdoors. We ride on mountain and forest trails that is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Whether you’re travelling alone, with a partner or a group of friends, this unique upscale ranch offers beautiful horses, stunning views, great food, good company and a peaceful, calm environment to escape and unwind
Category:
Guest Ranch
Full Address:
3968 Heffley -Louis Creek Road,
Heffley Creek,
British Columbia,
Canada,
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FULL DESCRIPTION OF LISTING
Tod Mountain Ranch offers all-inclusive horseback riding vacations. Horseback riding is the main activity here at the ranch. We have a variety of rides that vary in duration from a couple of hours to all day rides. We ride on old logging roads and stock trails high up into the mountain alpine, crossing streams and riding along the creeks. Some days we will ride out after breakfast returning to the ranch for lunch. Then after lunch, we’ll ride out again to explore a different direction and a new set of trails still returning in plenty of time for guests to relax and freshen up before dinner. On other days we will pack lunch in our saddle bags and follow a long trail out into the bush where we will enjoy a picnic lunch.
We have horses and trails to suit everyone. For guests who are experiencing horseback riding for the first time, we have gentle horses and trails to get them started. For more experienced riders, we have some challenging trails on steep and narrow terrain up onto Tod Mountain.
Guests are allocated a personal horse for the duration of their stay and are welcome to hang out at the barn when we are preparing the horses for the days ride, or get fully involved with the grooming and tacking up of the horses. At the end of the day, they are also welcome to help us unsaddle the horses and turn them out onto the pasture – a beautiful sight at the end of the day when we release them and watch them run to the herd, roll in the dirt or head for the creek.
The main lodge is the hub of activity at the ranch where guests gather for meals, activities and socialising when they’re not out on the trail. The south facing wall of windows has magnificent views down the Louis Creek Valley. There is a covered deck on three sides of the building and a large open terrace at the front of the lodge. We often find guests relaxing in the bear chairs with a good book and a cool refreshing drink after a long day in the saddle.
LISTING DETAILS
Max.No.Guest(non group):
16
Minimum Stay(days):
1
Max.No.Guest(group):
16
Transportation:
From Kamloops Airport, Greyhound bus station or any hotel/motel in Kamloops.
Accomodations:
A real blend of the modern and traditional, the spacious cabins are nestled in small clearings amongst the trees and are luxuriously equipped to ensure guests comfort during their stay. The cabins have either one queen bed or two double (full size) beds and all have a private bathroom with bath tub and shower. The cabins also have a wide covered porch perfect for relaxing or enjoying an early morning cup of coffee.
Each cabin is furnished with custom-designed, hand constructed log furniture all made by a local craftsman. The rustic style furniture complemented with pillow top mattresses, feather duvets and pillows and high thread-count linens provide guests with an experience that is luxuriously rustic.
All cabins are equipped with a small fridge and coffee making facilities. In the bathroom, guests will find plenty of oversized fluffy towels, bath robe and hairdryer and a range of toiletries made from natural, organic products.
Dining:
Our resident Chef will provide wholesome, quality meals with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh seasonal produce. Meals are served family style with guests and staff eating together, so you get to know everyone. Coffee, soft drinks and snacks are always available.
A hearty breakfast will be served in the dining room every morning before the rides depart. There will always be a selection of cereals, toast, bagels, muffins and pastries and fresh fruit. To give you the energy to sustain you to lunch time, Chef will also rustle up a hot dish of bacon and eggs or maybe pancakes. Lunch is usually an outdoor feast, either taken on the ride or enjoyed on the deck. When taking lunch at the ranch, the Chef provides a variety of soups, pasta dishes or salads all served with fresh home baked breads. Out on the trail, picnic lunches will be carried in your saddle bags and might include sandwiches, fruit and cookies.
To satisfy that huge appetite you will have earned after a days riding, dinner is a 3-course feast of home style cooking. On Chefs night off, we enjoy a real cowboy dinner as the Wranglers take charge of grilling juicy steaks on the BBQ.
Entertainment:
When not out on the trail, our lodge has a recreation room with pool table, card table, board, card and dice games. We also have a TV lounge with DVD library, fireside lounge with book and magazine library. Outside is the horseshoe pitch, and fire pit.
Conference Capacity:
10 to 20
Nearest Airport(Hrs):
Kamloops (45 minutes), Vancouver (4 hours)
AirStrip at Ranch:
No
On Site Medical:
First Aid Personnel Present
Nearest Hospital(Hrs):
45 minutes
Membership:
BC Guest Ranchers Association
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
Barriere & District Chamber Of Commerce Accommodation is BC Tourism Approved
Months Open:
January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
Exception to Months Open:
May - October for horseback riding; December - March for winter activities
Languages:
English
Credit Cards:
VISA, Master Card, American Express
Price Range per Night:
$151.00-$250.00
(Prices in US dollars - use currency converter below to see the price in a different currency)
Association(s):
British Columbia Guest Ranch Association
Activities and Services:
Adult Oriented, Barbecues, Big/Heavy Riders, Computer/Email services, Conference Services, Corporate Groups, Meetings, Cowboy Cookouts, Cross Country Skiing, Culinary Trained Chefs, Golf on Premises or Nearby, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Horseback Riding Lessons, Laundry Service, Loping permitted, Mountain Biking, Natural Horsemanship, Nature Trails, Riding arena, Saddle Your Own Horse, Snow Shoeing, Spa Services, Wedding Venue, Wireless Internet access, MOUNTAIN SETTING, RURAL SETTING
Other Activities:
15 minutes from Sun Peaks Ski Resort
SPECIAL OFFERS
Winter at the Ranch
Tod Mountain Ranch is the perfect relaxing winter getaway. Situated in the quiet beauty of Louis Creek Valley, we can offer you stunning views, peace and tranquility. Take advantage of our close proximity to Sun Peaks Ski Resort and enjoy all the activities of Sun Peaks during the day, and then relax in comfort and enjoy the facilities at the ranch in the evening. Rates from $60 per person per night
Offer valid: November 18, 2011 through April 09, 2012
Mother's Day Weekend Celebration - $495 per person
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy a variety of trail rides on Saturday and Sunday morning. Take advantage of the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay and enjoy a special Mother’s day lunch prepared by our resident Chef on Sunday. Depart Sunday after lunch.
Offer valid: May 11, 2012 through May 13, 2012
May Long Weekend - $745 per person
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy full days of riding on Saturday and Sunday and take one last morning ride on Monday. Relax and enjoy the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay. Depart Monday after lunch.
Offer valid: May 18, 2012 through May 21, 2012
Father's Day Weekend Celebration - $495 per person
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy a variety of trail rides on Saturday and Sunday morning. Take advantage of the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay and enjoy a special Father’s day lunch prepared by our resident Chef on Sunday. Depart Sunday after lunch.
Offer valid: June 15, 2012 through June 17, 2012
Canada Day Weekend - $545 per person
Arrive in time for lunch on Friday and take your first ride on Friday afternoon. Enjoy a full day of riding on Saturday, with one last ride on Sunday morning. Take advantage of the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay. Depart Sunday after lunch.
Offer valid: June 29, 2012 through July 01, 2012
August Long Weekend - $845 per person
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy full days of riding on Saturday and Sunday and take one last morning ride on Monday. Relax and enjoy the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay. Depart Monday after lunch.
Offer valid: August 03, 2012 through August 06, 2012
Labour Day Weekend At the Fall Fair & Rodeo
$845 per person. Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. On Saturday after breakfast we will head to Barriere to the Fall Fair & Rodeo. Spend the morning exploring the various exhibits and shows. Enjoy lunch straight out of the chuckwagon and then take in the Rodeo, Chariot Racing and Chuckwagon Racing. After the Rodeo we will have dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the Ranch. Enjoy a full day of riding on Sunday and take one last morning ride on Monday. Depart Monday after lunch.
Offer valid: August 31, 2012 through September 03, 2012
Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend - $745 per person
Arrive Friday after 4pm for Dinner. Enjoy a variety of trail rides on Saturday and Sunday with one last ride on Monday morning. Take advantage of the facilities and activities at the ranch throughout your stay and enjoy a special Thanksgiving Feast prepared by our resident Chef on Sunday. Depart Monday after lunch.
Offer valid: October 05, 2012 through October 08, 2012
CURRENCY CONVERTER
Tod Mountain Ranch, Heffley Creek, British Columbia
