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Buffalo Creek Guest Ranch opens in southeastern Oklahoma
By Cathey Heddlesten D
o high gas prices have you searching for a vacation destination close to home where you can still get away from it all? Look no further than the Buffalo Creek Guest Ranch, a 1,000-acre rustic hideaway nestled in the lush valley near majestic Buffalo Mountain and the Potato Hills in southeastern Oklahoma. Ranch owners Dave and Darleen Shaw have worked the past two years to transform their rural cat- tle ranch into a bed and breakfast where guests can come to relax, have some fun and enjoy the great out- doors. Located in Latimer County – between Talihina and the small town of Buffalo Valley – the Buffa- lo Creek Guest Ranch offers guests an opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Those looking for a simple, quiet getaway can choose from swimming in the 25x50-foot solar-heated pool, hiking on nearby trails, fi shing for crappie and perch in the fi ve-acre pond (or in one of the ranch’s 21 other ponds), enjoying a game of volleyball or horseshoes, gazing up at the stars in the dark country skies, or watching movies on the 100-inch projection screen in the upstairs home theater. The Shaws, who are longtime members of Kiamichi Electric Co- op in nearby Wilburton, offer cus- tomized stay packages for guests who crave more adventurous out- door activities like horseback rid- ing, horse-drawn wagon rides, mountain biking on ranch trails or target and skeet shooting. Guests
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with a hankering to play cowboy or cowgirl can sign up for the “Ranch Hand” package, which includes nu- merous ranch-style activity options including gathering cattle, feeding livestock or operating tractors and other ranch equipment.
An “Ultimate Dining Experience” package is also available for those in search of a gastronomic delight. Fine dining is prepared and served by Darleen Shaw, who has owned and operated the Side Saddle Cater- ing business for many years. The lodge’s king suite – perfect for a romantic getaway or just a qui- et weekend of solitude – is a private 600-square foot room beautifully appointed in western décor and featuring an abundance of stone work and natural cedar cabinetry and trim. The suite – also known as the “red room” – features a double whirlpool tub and special decora- tive features like a teak wooden bowl sink and a wooden pergola over the bath area.
The queen suite, equally large in size, has an upstairs sleeping loft that is perfect for kids or extra guests. Known as the “green room,” this suite also features a large rocked wall walk-in shower, as well as offers handicap and wheelchair access.
Both suites feature gas log fire-
places, double showers, satellite television and wireless internet. Exterior doors in each room al- low guests full access to the wrap- around porch. Guests at the lodge are free to enjoy the 1,400-square foot great room highlighted by a massive stacked stone wood-burn- ing fi replace. Continued on Page 14
Dave and Dar- leen Shaw, mem- bers of Kiamichi Electric Co-op, have recently opened Buf- falo Creek Guest Ranch. They’re now taking book- ings for the fall.
Courtesy photos of BCGR
Photo by Cathey Heddlesten
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