Escape Now to a Bed and Breakfast Ranch, Farm or Lodge
Leave the city behind and enjoy the peace of country surroundings. Lodges, ranches, orchard and farms are perfect for those who want to get away from it all and also enjoy the fun of a bed and breakfast experience. Here are some idyllic locations where you can ride out on the ranch, commune with some cows or just relax and enjoy the views.
Savor Big Sky Country at Montana Lodge
Enjoy frontier living at the River Rock Lodge in Big Sky, Montana. The inviting interior boasts the namesake river rock and rustic wood you would expect in wilderness lodge. Mountain vistas and stunning fall foliage will captivate you. Montana architect Jerry Locati designed the beautiful lodge, and his architecture was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. The comfortable rooms are a perfect place to relax after a day filled with fly-fishing, trout fishing, river rafting, skiing or touring Yellowstone National Park, which is just 40 miles away.
History Abounds at 300-Year-Old Arizona Hacienda
Experience a true dude ranch experience at Rancho De La Osa, a 300-year-old ranch located 65 miles outside of Tucson in the high Sonoran Desert. Rates include three meals each day and all the scheduled activities for the day. These might include horseback riding, nature walks, bird watching and guided hikes. There are several themed weekends throughout the year, such as the Cowgirl Camp, an adventure for the ladies that includes rustling cattle and barrel racing. Cowboy cookouts and western dance events are some of the other themes. The guest rooms are furnished with Mexican antiques, many include a wood-burning fireplace, and all have a porch boasting mountain views. Afternoon refreshments are served in the "Old Adobe" Cantina, which is thought to be the oldest building in Arizona.
440 Idaho Acres with Miniature Horses
Every season brings a little joy to guests at the Cedar Mountain Farm B&B in Athol, Idaho. There are more than 400 acres to explore with glorious mountain views. In the spring and summer months, guests can visit the miniature horses, goats, sheep and chickens or even help out in the gardens. You can also try your hand at trout fishing at Sage Creek. In the fall, the trees provide an explosion of color to enjoy and in the winter, guests can enjoy sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. There are three suites in the farm's main cabin, and those guests are treated to breakfast and an evening snack. The Bunkhouse, which sleeps seven and includes a full kitchen, is perfect for families.
Illinois Orchard Will Be the Apple of Your Eye
Country comforts and the peace of 22 acres surround you at Okaw Valley Orchard Inn in Sullivan, Illinois. The working orchard includes three guest rooms in the barn-style bed and breakfast home, each decorated in a pleasing country style. The Loft includes a deck, woodstove and bathroom with a clawfoot tub. There is an enclosed back porch, where guests can enjoy breakfast or relax in the afternoon and watch as hummingbirds scamper from tree to tree. From July to November, the orchard is in full swing and guests can visit the country store and bakery. The innkeepers even host an apple festival each year in early October. In the evenings, enjoy a soak in the hot tub and enjoy the starry country skies.
Northern California Retreat Provides Peace and Serenity
Restful, relaxed, refuge: Three words that nicely describe the Shambhala Ranch retreat center and B&B in Ukiah, Northern California. Located near the coastal town of Mendocino, Shambhala Ranch offers serene rolling hills, a natural swimming pond, and a river with beach to play on. Add a hot tub, large rustic rooms with great views, and clean, fresh air close to the Pacific Ocean, and the Shambhala Ranch is an ideal place to withdraw from the world for awhile.
Rustle Up Some Cattle at Texas Ranch
Enjoy the best of Texas Hill Country with a stay at Canyon Lake Ranch, a relaxing bed and breakfast on 64 secluded, peaceful acres. Located just minutes from water sports and fishing at Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River, this Hill Country bed and breakfast offers two private cottages with plenty of amenities. The Longhorn Lodge has a private hot tub, fenced yard and a wide front porch where you can just sit and relax. The Starview Lodge also has a hot tub, as well as a private swimming pool and fireplace. Guests at both cottages receive a complementary bottle of wine, a fruit basket and homemade cookies. Guests also can go for a hike, bird watch or feed the Longhorn cattle that live on the ranch.
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Jane Leisteiner has traveled to many B&Bs and written frequently on them. To find further details on Arizona bed and breakfast inns or Illinois bed and breakfasts, go to the American Historic Inns website.
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