Escape Now to a Bed and Breakfast Ranch, Farm or Lodge
Leave the city behind and enjoy the peace of country surroundings. Lodges, ranches, orchard and farms are perfect for those who want to get away from it all and also enjoy the fun of a bed and breakfast experience. Here are some idyllic locations where you can ride out on the ranch, commune with some cows or just relax and enjoy the views.
Savor Big Sky Country at Montana Lodge
Enjoy frontier living at the River Rock Lodge in Big Sky, Montana. The inviting interior boasts the namesake river rock and rustic wood you would expect in wilderness lodge. Mountain vistas and stunning fall foliage will captivate you. Montana architect Jerry Locati designed the beautiful lodge, and his architecture was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. The comfortable rooms are a perfect place to relax after a day filled with fly-fishing, trout fishing, river rafting, skiing or touring Yellowstone National Park, which is just 40 miles away.
300-Year-Old-Hacienda in Arizona
City slickers can leave it all behind at Rancho De La Osa in Arizona. The historic ranch is just 65 miles from Tucson, but feels like a relaxing world away. Try your hand at barrel racing or cattle round-ups or simply enjoy a leisurely horseback ride. There’s plenty to do and see at this 300-year-old ranch. The rates include all of your meals and daily activities, such as nature walks or mountain biking, and of course, you can enjoy the scenery of the high Sonoran Desert from horseback. The ranch’s Old Adobe Cantina is known as the oldest building in Arizona, and has been in continuous use since the 18th century. It is here where guests mingle over a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres just before dinner. The guest quarters are furnished with Mexican antiques, and most include a fireplace.
Experience a True Working Horse Farm
Every season brings a little joy to guests at the Cedar Mountain Farm B&B in Athol, Idaho. There are more than 400 acres to explore with glorious mountain views. In the spring and summer months, guests can visit the miniature horses, goats, sheep and chickens or even help out in the gardens. You can also try your hand at trout fishing at Sage Creek. In the fall, the trees provide an explosion of color to enjoy and in the winter, guests can enjoy sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. There are three suites in the farm’s main cabin, and those guests are treated to breakfast and an evening snack. The Bunkhouse, which sleeps seven and includes a full kitchen, is perfect for families.
Enjoy an Orchard Bed and Breakfast
Each year the innkeepers at Okaw Valley Orchard Inn host an old-fashioned apple festival at their 22-acre orchard. Guests at this Sullivan, Illinois bed and breakfast can even help out in the orchard during the season, which runs from July to November. The three guest rooms are decorated in comfortable, country style in the main house, which resembles a barn. The grounds include a stocked fishing pond , and there is also an outdoor hot tub.
Relax Your Spirit at This Northern California Retreat
Restful, relaxed, refuge: Three words that nicely describe the Shambhala Ranch retreat center and B&B in Ukiah, Northern California. Located near the coastal town of Mendocino, Shambhala Ranch offers serene rolling hills, a natural swimming pond, and a river with beach to play on. Add a hot tub, large rustic rooms with great views, and clean, fresh air close to the Pacific Ocean, and the Shambhala Ranch is an ideal place to withdraw from the world for awhile.
Discover the Texas Spirit at Cattle Ranch
For a truly Texan adventure, try out Canyon Lake Ranch, a 64-acre spread in the famed Texas Hill Country. Guests can hand-feed the Longhorn cattle or hike through the scenic countryside. Outdoor activities such as horseback riding, boating, kayaking and tubing on the Guadalupe River are some of the area’s options. The innkeepers can help arrange fly-fishing expeditions or day trips on Canyon Lake. There are two lodging choices at this Hill Country bed and breakfast, both are completely private. The Starview Lodge includes a swimming pool, hot tub, indoor sauna and a fireplace. The Longhorn Lodge also has a hot tub and with its fenced yard is suitable for children and pets. All guests receive a bottle of Texas wine, fresh fruit and freshly baked cookies.
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