(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, July 31, 2012 ) CODY, Wyo.- While summer is often family vacation season, once the kids head back to school fall is all about adults. Many dude ranches mark the change in seasons with adult specialty weeks and packages Couples, groups, and solo travelers can try weeks dedicated to artistic endeavors, romance, girlfriend getaways, spiritual renewal, culinary delights, and more. Here are a few ideas to get the gears turning:
Artistic Endeavors- Using the local landscape as inspiration, Colorado’s Zapata Ranch hosts photography and painting workshops led by professionals in the field. Located adjacent to Great Sand Dunes National Park, this Nature Conservancy-owned ranch is never lacking beautiful subjects for artists.
Ladies Only- Women looking for a little pampering, little adventure, and lots of fun will enjoy the Women Only Vacation Weeks at Idaho’s Red Horse Mountain Ranch this fall. Days are filled with horseback riding, massages, wine tasting, hiking, bike tours, and entertaining evenings around the campfire.
Romantic Retreat- Couples Bootcamp at Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort in California will have adventurous lovebirds rekindling their love with moonlit hay rides, rodeo instruction, horseback rides, and more. This four day adventure takes place in October.
The Dude Ranchers Association has been helping travelers find their perfect ranch match based on location, amenities, accommodations, and riding style since the mid- 1920s. Only ranches of the highest quality are invited to attempt the rigorous DRA membership application process. Today over 100 guest and working ranches across the western U.S. and Canada can proudly boast membership status.
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