A Painted View Ranch is nestled in one of the state’s most beautiful and unspoiled areas, the Wet Mountain Valley at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Custer County. The ranch is committed to perpetuating the western and ranching lifestyle through equestrian events, music and community service. We hold dear the values and work ethic a life living close to the land provides.
We believe unplugged is the best way to have fun, that a little dirt is good for the soul, and that sunshine paired with laughter is the best medicine.
The Wet Mountain Valley and Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range have been storied for generations with tales of lost treasure, silver mines and cowboys of the Wild West. Now make some stories of your own.
B-Bar-B will be offering ranch rides (including full moon rides), intro to horsemanship experiences, and full day ranch fun in the 2022 season. We are also hosting a horse show series. Spectators are welcome. It’s fun for the whole family!
Bear Basin Ranch is an 1890’s working ranch nestled in the heart of the Wet Mountains in Southern Colorado and overlooks the Wet Mountain Valley to the west and runs parallel to the Sangre de Cristo range and the Sangre de Cristo National Wilderness Area. Bear Basin Ranch was first utilized as a hunting ground for roaming bands of buffalo hunters, then as a summer home to the Mountain Utes. The Ranch was later settled as part of the Silver Park Prospect in the 1860’s, later becoming a homestead, cattle ranch, and finally, the home of our 60-head Appaloosa and Quarter horses.
Amenities:
- Sangres Day Rides
- Two Hour Rides (starting at 10am and 1pm)
- Fishing Trips
- Day Rides
- 3 & 5 Day Pack Trips
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 719-783-2519
Experience the views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains or our light-protected starry skies from the unique perspective of an Amish wagon ride. Half-hour or one-hour wagon rides, horseback rides or a pony and cart ride for children. Wagon rides are available by advanced reservation only, so contact Freeman Miller at 719-239-0154 or sunsetranch@arksecure.us to make your reservation.
Three Peaks Ranch is a private and exclusive ranch that is family-owned and operated in Westcliffe, CO. If you are looking for an authentic Colorado wedding or event experience, you will not only find amazing accommodations, but some of the most beautiful views you will ever see.
If you are looking for a mountain getaway, look no further! We have a modern ranch style cabin with incredible large mountain views all around! The cabin has gorgeous furnishings throughout the in and exterior of the home. There is a large screened porch with propane fire pit to enjoy the incredible mountain views for hours on end. This short term rental accommodates 2-6 people.
We are walking distance from South Colony trailhead which leads to several fourteen thousand foot peaks, including Humboldt, Crestone Needle and Crestone Peak. South Colony Trail connects with Rainbow Trail which leads to 52 alpine lakes full of trout and hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATVing.
We take pride in our luxurious accommodations. Only the finest details are used throughout to give you an amazing and unique resort experience.
Willow Wind Farm is a ranch located in the Wet Mountain Valley. We specialize in breeding fine fiber animals and fine fiber end products. We have over 150 critters on the ranch; approx. 125 alpacas, 20 colored merino sheep, 3 dairy goats, 5 llamas, chickens and 5 cats and a dog. We strive to produce the majority of our food and grow in an all season greenhouse while utilizing garden space outside for summer growing. It is not uncommon for us to have 40+ youngsters running around of any and all species.
We shear all the fiber animals the end of May. We sort and grade 1000’s of pounds of fiber in June and July. We process another 300 pounds of select fiber in the cottage industry making yarn and other fine products. Part of our process is strictly home grown while part of our process involves fiber from the ranch as well as fiber that is collected from ranches in the western US. The larger scale production happens all within the US milling process and we are proud to represent growth and processing that is 100% USA.
-Annie Hunt