Find Your True North at the White Stallion Ranch
Stallion Ranch. It’s probably because the True family has owned and operated the ranch for almost 50 years and they know what true (no pun intended) hospitality is and make sure each guest is treated that way. Surrounded by unspoiled desert, rugged mountains and the most beautiful and unique species of cactus you’ve probably ever seen, sits the White Stallion Ranch just outside of Tucson. It is a peaceful, unique place where you can reconnect with fam- ily, friends, nature and serenity. In fact, while we were there we met several groups of friends that have been making this dude ranch their annual vacation for years. Hollywood filmmakers have been coming to the area for
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over 70 years. Since the early days as a backdrop in Western feature films and the long-running location for the television series High Chaparral (1968-72), White Stallion Ranch has at- tracted attention from media outlets worldwide. The ranch has hosted prominent publications, photographers, filmmakers and journalists from around the globe. The media credits include such major highlights as: National Geographic; Sports Illustrat- ed; Los Angeles Times, New York Times; GM, Dodge, Jeep and Toyota commercials; Today show; CBS Sunday Morning; Lonely Planet (BBC); Westerns and major motion pictures ranging from Arizona (1936) to The Last Blast (2006); and many others. It’s not difficult to see why so many people fall in love with this ranch. We checked into a spacious and charming suite with a
private patio with views of the cactus gardens, mountains, and horse corrals. I loved the nice touch of having chaise lounges right outside your door to relax on and watch the sunset. Some suites include gas fireplaces or whirlpool bath tubs. Generous floor plans offer sunny, comfortable rooms with plenty of closet space and adjoining suites create deluxe family suites. With 41 guest rooms and The Hacienda, a lovely and private four- bedroom, three-bathroom home perfect for larger groups, you’ll find the perfect accommodation at the White Stallion Ranch.
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ave you ever walked into a resort or hotel and felt so relaxed you thought you were at home? That’s the immediate feeling I got when we arrived at the White
Another perk - eco-friendly soaps, shampoos, lotions and other amenities!
One of the best things I found at White Stallion Ranch is that all the cooking is done for you so you don’t ever have to leave the property. A variety of meal options is offered to please meat lovers, vegetarians and everyone in between. They use fresh, quality ingredients and home-style cooking methods to serve flavorful meals throughout the day and all meals and snacks are included in your nightly rate. Breakfast includes a cooked-to-order menu as well as an extensive continental buf- fet, and the daily lunch buffet allows you to dine inside or on the patio with a selection of two entrees, side dishes and salads, a sandwich bar and fresh-baked cookies and fresh fruit. At 6pm the dinner bell is rung, calling you in after a long day riding – you can’t get more authentic than that. We were treated to bar- becue chicken grilled outdoors with a full buffet of side dishes. If you get hungry between meals, snacks are always available, including fresh fruit, chips and salsa, peanuts and their famous homemade trail mix. After dinner, relax in your cabin while listening to the coy- otes calling in the distance, which we heard both nights during our stay. Or there is evening entertainment every night like a moonlight bonfire with a cowboy singer, an astronomy show with large telescopes, line dancing lessons, nature and animal programs, or watercolor classes with the resident artist. The night we were there, we experienced a reptile, spider and lizard show-and-tell and I actually got to hold a tarantula, scorpion and 6 foot Burmese Python! But the real reason you come to a dude ranch is to ride,
right? And what opportunities abound at White Stallion…slow rides, fast rides, mountain rides, all day rides, wine and cheese rides, lessons and team cattle penning. With one of the largest privately owned herds in Arizona, they have the right horse for every guest, from first-time trailblazers to life-long riders. Enjoy these truly unique experiences in a setting surrounded on three sides by beautiful mountains.
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