Canyon Of The Ancients Guest Ranch

“This ranch is in a beautiful area, and has many surprises - historic buildings, friendly farm animals, and welcoming owners. I wish we could have stayed longer!”

“The setting of this ranch is nothing short of magical. The hospitality and area attractions made this one of the most memorable stays in my life. Perfect for families. No shortage of things to do.”

“The Cowboy House was a lot of fun for me and the kids. The hosts were great. And the animals were a lot of fun. At the Cowboy House we also had the privilege of feeding one of the ranch cats - who always seemed to know when we were back!”

“We stayed at the Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch for three nights in mid-July and from the moment we arrived we wished we could stay longer. The ranch is located in the beautiful McElmo canyon, and the closest city is Cortez, about half an hour away. The ranch is perfect for anyone that wants to get away from it all and wants to immerse themselves in nature. All of the guesthouses are beautiful, full of character, and stocked with all you need for your stay. We stayed at the beautiful Wagstaff cabin, which was built using 200 years old logs for part of the structure. We loved to sit on the back porch in the evening. We would enjoy the sunset, listen to the sound of crickets, and relax in such a beautiful and peaceful setting. The area around the ranch has tons of activities that will keep you very busy. You can visit the nearby Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, the Mesa Verde National Park, or venture farther to the Monument Valley. If you have kids, be prepared to have a hard time leaving the ranch. Our daughters loved playing with Dolores, Elmo and Bessie farm dogs, or feed tortilla chips to the Incredibles, the pet churro sheep of the ranch. Finally, Ming and Garry, the owners of the farm, made this truly amazing place even more special. They went above and beyond to make us feel part of the family since our arrival. We enjoyed the delicious fresh eggs, the sweet tomatoes and loved the meat that we purchased on the farm. We could not recommend more this place to anyone who plans to be in the area. We hope that one day we will be able to go back.”

“The property is perfect and the house we stayed at was very beautiful. You can see the owners take great care of the houses and the attention to detail is awesome!”