Short Description:
The White Stallion Ranch is an authentic western guest ranch nestled at the base of the beautiful Tucson Mountains on 3,000 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert. The ranch has been family owned and operated since 1965 and is renown for exceptional customer service and hospitality.
Category:
Guest Ranch, Ranch Resort
Full Address:
9251 W. Twin Peaks Road,
Tucson,
Arizona,
United States,
85743
FULL DESCRIPTION OF LISTING
This charming, informal ranch gives you a real feeling of the Old West. Only at White Stallion Ranch can you enjoy such wide-open space at the foot of the ruggedly beautiful Tucson Mountains adjacent to the Saguaro National Park. Here, ranch informality is blended perfectly with the comforts of a top resort. You will enjoy the western-style horseback riding with experienced wranglers, fine horses, and scores of scenic trails. This is a working cattle ranch and it's great fun to watch the Longhorn cattle come in to water. Whether you are busy all the time or take it a little easier, your time here will be one of real experiences and relaxation. This is a vacation free of crowds, lines and stress. Even if you arrive alone you will know everyone within hours. We invite you to the ranch that has been our home since 1965, where the third generation of the True family is now growing up. Our goal has always been to carefully blend the family approach and personal touch of a traditional dude ranch with the best customer service possible.
LISTING DETAILS
Max.No.Guest(non group):
75
Minimum Stay(days):
Max.No.Guest(group):
Transportation:
Rental cars available at ranch
Accomodations:
All rooms have air conditioning, private bath with tub and shower and individual patios. Most have a queen bed and a twin bed. Deluxe Suites have fireplace, whirlpool tub, king-size bed. Deluxe Doubles have two twins or twins made into a king with either a fireplace or whirlpool bath. Washer & Dryer facilities are available on the ranch. There is also a fitness center with sauna and massage therapy.
Dining:
Amerian Plan rates include three full meals daily. Meals are served in the dinning room or on the patio typically buffet style. Breakfast is cooked to order.
Entertainment:
Evening entertainment includes country/western dance lessons, nature programs, cowboy singer around the bonfire, cowboy poet and astronomy program. There is generally an exhibition rodeo Saturday afternoons.
Conference Capacity:
51 to 100
Nearest Airport(Hrs):
Tucson International Airport is a forty minute drive from the ranch.
AirStrip at Ranch:
No
On Site Medical:
Hospital Nearby
Nearest Hospital(Hrs):
20 mins.
Membership:
The Dude Ranch Association
Arizona Dude Ranch Association
Tucson Chamber of Commerce
Tucson Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Months Open:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Exception to Months Open:
Languages:
English
Credit Cards:
VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover
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):
Dude Ranchers' Association (DRA - International), USA State Dude and Guest Ranchers' Association
Other Activities:
Basketball, volleyball, ping pong, horseshoes, tennis, billiards.
Weekly Events
Monday
4:00pm
-
5:00pm
Team Cattle Penning
This fun, exhilerating team activity involves people, horses and cattle all in the arena. In teams of four, our guests set out to round up 3 steers and put them in a pen with the fastest time. The game is well supervised and organized in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Tuesday
8:30am
-
10:30am
Breakfast Cookout
A beautiful gentle trail ride through the desert to a scenic outdoor site for a cooked over-an-open fire breakfast. White Stallion scrambled eggs with potatoes & bacon, fluffy blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, ceral and coffee. All you can eat. The ride returns to the ranch in time for guests to go out on a fast ride at 11:00am.
9:00am
-
4:30pm
All Day Ride
This ride takes about 7 hours and includes loping. The ride is met in the Saguaro National Park with a packed lunch. This is a fairly rugged ride and very scenic. Riders must have passed a lope test and have ridden at the ranch on the day prior to the ride.
2:30pm
-
5:00pm
Wine and Cheese Ride
This beatufil foothills ride arrives at a picnic destination where there is wine, various chesses, crackers/breads and fruit awaiting them. Plenty of table space and beautiful views. You can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the desert while chatting with new found friends.
Wednesday
4:00pm
-
5:00pm
Team Cattle Penning
This fun, exhilerating team activity involves people, horses and cattle all in the arena. In teams of four, our guests set out to round up 3 steers and put them in a pen with the fastest time. The game is well supervised and organized in a safe and enjoyable manner.
12:00pm
-
2:00pm
Lunch Cookout with a Hayride
Guests load up in our horse drawn hay wagons and go to the lunch cookout site for hamburgers and hot dogs cooked on the grill. Food always taste best in the open air and this is accentuated by the spectacular views and delicious aromas. Lunch is accompanied by our White Stallion "KickaPoo Juice", a grapefruit and tequila cocktail.
Thursday
8:00am
-
4:30pm
All Day Ride
This ride takes about 7 hours and includes loping. The ride is met in the Saguaro National Park with a packed lunch. This is a fairly rugged ride and very scenic. Riders must have passed a lope test and have ridden at the ranch on the day prior to the ride.
2:30pm
-
5:00pm
Beer and Cheetos
Similar to the wine and cheese ride in destination, but a little more casusal in refreshments. Loads of fun and lots of laughs are had on this enjoyable social outing.
7:00pm
-
9:30pm
Steak Cookout Evening
Nobody wants to miss this dinner. Delicious, tender steak cooked to perfection, baked potatoes with all the trimmings, green beans, salad and home baked rolls. And of course there is always a dessert of apple pie ala mode. Plus, it's all you can eat. Dinner is over at 8:00 and then guests mosey out to the bonfire to enjoy our talented and entertaining cowboy singer.
Friday
4:00pm
-
5:00pm
Team Cattle Penning
This fun, exhilerating team activity involves people, horses and cattle all in the arena. In teams of four, our guests set out to round up 3 steers and put them in a pen with the fastest time. The game is well supervised and organized in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Saturday
7:00am
-
9:00am
Breakfast cookout
A beautiful gentle trail ride through the desert to a scenic outdoor site for a cooked over-an-open fire breakfast. White Stallion scrambled eggs with potatoes & bacon, fluffy blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice,ceral and coffee. All you can eat. Experienced riders continue riding the perimeter of the ranch bordering the Saguaro National Park on a ride that includes some loping. Beginner riders return to the ranch by horseback on a nice slow ride.
4:00pm
-
5:30pm
Exhibition Rodeo
An authentic exhibition rodeo put on by the owners and their friends. Some are professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls. The events are narrated by owner, Russell True. They have steer wresting, barrel racing, team roping and breakaway roping.
7:00pm
-
8:00pm
Indian Oven Dinner
This is the ranch signature dinner. A huge roast of beef, potatoes, onions and carrots are all cooked in the large outdoor Indian oven. It's quite a procedure to prepare the oven for cooking the evening meal. There is a distinct flavor derived from cooking in this type of oven that makes this meal a wonderful experience.
