Summary
The vast Centennial Valley hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years: you can literally see for 50 miles from one end of the valley to the other—and all that you’ll see are the five surrounding mountain chains. It is an undeveloped, remote place of spectacular vistas, a plethora of wildlife, and honest-to-goodness working ranches. Huge herds of cattle are still moved from horseback, neighbors still stop and chat out their pickup windows about the weather or the latest wolf sighting, and life is enjoyed at a slower pace.
We invite you to saddle up and step back in time. Here on the J-L, small groups of 4 to 8 people experience the West the way it used to be, and the way it still is on big ranches. We limit the group size to offer everyone an exceptional and totally authentic working ranch experience.
All of our cattle work is done from the backs of good ranch horses. Because we calve during the spring (in order to be in sync with nature) we ride most of everyday during June and July. Then it’s time to gather and brand in August. The rest of the year we continuously monitor the range from horseback, and make sure our cattle herds are on the freshest pasture. Working ranch guests are invited to ride along with us each day as we go about our daily work. And if part of the day entails fixing fence, taking out mineral, or some other pickup-bound chore, guests can either come along and help the cowboys, or are welcome to explore the valley on their own, or with a hired guide.
Source: www.jbarl.com/content/ranch-vacations
Features
Food:
All Meals, Self preparation
Amenities:
Full kitchen, Linens provided, Laundry facilities, Internet, Phone, Stabling for horses, Private Bath, Barbeque/Grill, Hot Tub, Swimming Pool, DVD/VCR
Activities & Animals
Horseback Riding, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Wildlife, Cattle drives, Roping
Allowed
Pets, Horses, Weddings, Parties, Corporate Retreats, Family Reunions, Special Events