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Rancho de la Osa, or Ranch of the
“She Bear,” is one of the last great Spanish
Haciendas still standing in America. During the
Mexican Revolution, Pancho Villa was said to have
fired shots at the Hacienda. When you stay with us,
you can hold a Mexican cannonball found in the
stucco walls of the Hacienda dining room.
Typically, the sun shines more than 300 days a year.
At night, in our Zocalo, the stars twinkle and shine
with unmatched clarity from a coal black sky.
Located in the high Sonoran Desert along the Mexican
border, we are one hour from Tucson. We border the
Buenos Aires National Wildlife refuge, where you can
watch deer and antelope still roaming in herds.
Nestled among huge eucalyptus trees, the gracious
lifestyle of the Old Southwest is captured and
treasured in the 1800’s Hacienda. This elegant
building welcomes each guest with a warm and
inviting ambience. Furnished with Mexican antiques
the Hacienda is a gentle reminder of the fascinating
history of this magnificent old Spanish land grant.
The Territorial-style Ranch Guest Quarters are
wonderfully serene, simply elegant and perfectly
weathered. These pure and unpretentious buildings
are made from the ancient clays of the Ranch. The
magic and spirituality of the Ranch is timeless and
will touch your soul! As soon as you arrive, you
will slow to a totally stress-free pace.
Surrounded by 130,000 acres of Buenos Aires National
Wildlife Refuge, the ranch has no noise, air or
light pollution. The stars shine with clarity and
brilliance almost every night. A pool
(7:30 AM - 10:30 PM), spa , hiking
trails, horseback riding and bicycles (first come
basis) are available for your use.
Single
travelers: Love to travel, but enjoy having
someone to talk with during meals. Rancho De La Osa
is the perfect getaway for pampering yourself! As
the property is very private and spiritual, it lends
itself to rejuvenating your mind and spirit. It is a
wonderful place to spend your holidays and never be
lonely.
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Rates include all meals, two scheduled
rides per day and daily activities
8 days / 7
nights from $1,400
to $1,700
see detailed rates below
Taxes: 6.5%
Gratuities: 16.5%
Airport: Tuscon
Transfer: $240 per car
return from Tucson
- to pay local taxi service
Horses:
Quarter and Draft mix
Tack: Western
Pace: All paces - there
are loping rides available throughout the week. The
all day excursions are at a slower pace due to the
terrain
Level: all levels
Note: Sundays and holidays one ride per
day only.
If you weigh more than 225 pounds, you
will not be able to trot, lope or gallop.
Special
Offers
Cowgirl Camp '08
- May 2 to 6 and Oct 10 to 14
5 days/
4 nights
$1,200 per person
(includes airport transfer from Tucson)
+ taxes and gratuities
.... see
details
Serving as a Guest Ranch since the 1920’s, Rancho
de la Osa became a secluded gathering place for many
well-known figures. Past guests include: President
Lyndon B. Johnson, Adlai Stevenson, U.S. Supreme
Court Justice William 0. Douglas, Hollywood Cowboy,
Tom Mix and Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With
the Wind.
| Ranch Riding &
Terrain |
| Mountain Trails |
- unlimited mountain trails
- all day mountain rides are available
for week-long guests, weather permitting
- observe a wide variety of cactus
- view abandoned ranches on trails
from long ago
- all walking through the mountains -
many challenging trails for riders with
advanced skills - rocky terrain
- views from La Roca into the Altar
Valley of Mexico
- lunch rides
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| Loping Rides |
- available after approval from the
head wrangler to advanced riders only
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| Sightseeing Rides |
- available to all levels of riders
which last a minimum of 2 hours, except
during holiday periods when rides are 1
½ hours long
- great for bird watchers - marshy
ponds which attract birds not normally
indigenous to the desert along with
rides on Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge,
which is known for its variety of birds
spot antelope, koos deer, coyotes,
quail, hawks, golden eagle, white egrets
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| All Day Rides |
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explore and ride deeper into the Buenos
Aires National Wildlife Refuge (6 hours)
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Private Lessons |
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During your stay, let our expert
wranglers increase your enjoyment and
understanding of the sport of horseback
riding. Suitable for riders of all
abilities, private lessons are scheduled
not to interfere with your regular daily
horseback trail rides.
Cost: $50 per hour.
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Clinics on Demand
The Ranch is pleased to offer a clinic
designed for you and at your convenience -
pick your dates! Regardless of your present
ability: beginner, intermediate or advanced
we can improve your riding skills with
topnotch instructors and their expertise.
You will be challenged and increase your
competency level each day. Intense sessions
will include 2 hours a day of mounted
instruction and 3 hours of trail riding
designed specifically for you. -- see
clinic rates |
Accommodations:
This is are a small,
private Guest Ranch, with only 19 rooms. There are
three guest wings made of hand formed adobe block.
Every guest room has a private bath, most have a
wood burning fireplace to chase away the evening
chill and separate entrances. All guests are within
a short stroll to the pool, hot tub, and corrals.
Guests meet in the hacienda for a social
cocktail hour around seven p.m. every evening. Wine,
beer, alcohol and cappuccino are available for
purchase. Wine is available by the glass or bottle.
We will be happy to make you a drink anytime and
beverages may be taken to your room. Please note
that Arizona Liquor Law, title 4-243.01 prohibits
guests from bringing alcoholic beverages onto
licensed premises. Do not bring your own wine, beer,
or liquor to the Ranch.
see more details on the
property and lodgings
Meals:
Enjoy “Southwestern” dining in our romantic historic
hacienda dining room, secluded outdoor courtyard or
under the stars at a cookout! You will enjoy choice
cuts of meat, freshly baked breads and special
desserts. Homemade salad dressings compliment fresh
lettuce and herbs which grow in our garden. We are
happy to cook “Vegetarian or Low Fat”. Come to our
ranch and enjoy simple elegance, timeless serenity
and “Listening to the Silence.”
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