GRAND CASINO OASIS RESORT AND SPA, GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DUDE RANCH Reference # US70031Thank you for finding Northern California's only 3-Diamond Dude Ranch. Our ranch is 367acres surrounded by national Forest and the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area in Northern California and lies along a Creek, an excellent trout fishing stream for natives! Stockers can be found in the Trinity River, East Fork or in the Pond.
This Dude Ranch has every imaginable amenity, with the most popular still being horseback riding. The ranch breeds its own AQHA and Paints. Typically, two rides a day are scheduled, and rides are divided by ability level. Private lessons can also be scheduled. Breakfast rides are the most popular, with the all-day "wilderness" ride to a lake the most spectacular! For a unique riding experience, the all-day ride can be extended into an overnight pack trip returning the next day.
When guests aren’t out exploring the mountain trails of the Trinity Alps, there’s plenty to keep them busy back at the ranch. They can swim in the heated pool, soak in the waterfall health spa under the stars, or work out in the exercise room.
They can also try their hands at badminton, volleyball, horseshoes, table tennis, shuffleboard, kayaking, canoeing, or basketball. Guests can test their skills at the rifle and archery range. Hiking trips can be planned, and mountain bike trails parallel the Wilderness Area. Supervised summer youth programs are specially designed by age groups. The rest of the week is sprinkled with bingo, square and line dancing and a talent show.
Goldpanning and our Band, the "Rattlesnakes" will entertain you year-round and keep you coming back for MORE! You can be sure that you’ll find just what you’re looking for at the Ranch.
Small business conferences and family reunions are also welcome.
Location: Northwest of ReddingGuest Capacity: 50Season: Easter thru ThanksgivingPolicy on Children Pets: Children are welcome;organized children's program by age group. No Pets.Rates: $ - $$ American plan. Riding is extra in summer;included in spring and fall.Credits Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VisaThe Ranch is open from Easter to Thanksgiving(Check Rates for exact dates)
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Supervised summer youth programs are specially designed by age groups: Bronc Busters for 12 to 17 years old; Junior Wranglers for ages 6 to 11; and Cowboys and Cowgirls for ages 3 to 5.
Kids enjoy a fun-filled schedule of pony rides, nature walks, crafts, and panning for gold. See below for a complete list of activities.
Cowboys & Cowgirls: Items with an * are just for 3-5 year olds Free pony rides*, Corral Critters (rabbits, calf, lamb, pigs)*, Feed the ducks & geese*, Canoeing on pond, Swimming in pool, Goldpanning, Arts & crafts, Fishing in pond, Skits for talent show, Square dancing, Ping pong, Lawn games*, Story time*, Scavenger hunts.
Jr. Wranglers: Items with an * are just for 6-11 year olds* One free riding lessons 30 min each at beginning of week*, Written Horsemanship instruction*, Swimming in the creek/waterslide*, Fishing in creek or pond*, Plus all the above named activities except ones for younger children.
Bronc Busters: Items with an * are just for 12-17 year olds* *Roping lessons, *Overnight campout, *Hike to lake at least once or twice, *Pool Tournament, *Rifle instruction, *Trapshoot if they want to try, *Orienteering.
Youth Program Schedule is posted on the boards near the corner of the Trading Post every week.
HISTORY
As rich in beauty as in history, this was originally three claims staked in 1877 by Old Charley Henseley who lost them in a poker game in 1900 to Ben Pinkham for $1. Ben grew vegetables for the miners, but realizing that the miners needed a winter home close to their mines, Pinkham's Boarding House was born, a seventeen-room hotel on 140 acres. Ben's wife, Elizabeth, established the Pinkaham School District In 1908. From 1903 to 1912, "Coffee", California, was the official post office.
Gradually the hotel became popular with city fold. In 1928, when Viva and Raymond Tapie bought the hotel from Viva's mother, they changed the name. After they sold in 1940, two owners later, the Neubauer's bought it in 1946 and the name was changed again.
The San Francisco boys club came every summer 'till about 1954, then they continued to run it as a guest ranch resort 'till they sold to relatives in 1965. Easter Sunday, 1966, the original ranch house burned to the ground in 15 minutes. A 30-day wonder, it was rebuilt and ready for the first guests June 15th. The oldest building, "Oak Grove Cottage", 1889 still stands across the creek in the pasture and presently being restored, by the current owners, who purchased it in 1976. The ranch has been handed down to the next generation and is currently run by the current owners children.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The secluded cabins at the Ranch may look rustic from the outside, but the atmosphere inside is cozy. Each cabin has a theme based on its brand; Circle B, for example, is decorated with bears, Bigfoot, and butterflies!
All fourteen cabins have tall pines and ceiling fans to help keep them cool. One ranch house room and one cabin are equipped for the handicapped. Most family cabins have wood-burning stoves where a view of the fire sets the mood for those "romantic weekend getaways" for couples. Adult/singles weeks are offered during the spring and fall.
WILDERNESS PACK TRIPS
The Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is over 517,000 acres of old growth forest, granite peaks and 130 lakes, named for the miners, ranchers, and wildlife that frequented each area in earlier times. Find out why the Swiss miner named these majestic peaks after his beloved Alps of Switzerland. We even have a Matterhorn!
MCome explore "God’s Country" for yourself, and discover another country! The lakes that we pack into on a regular basis are Conway, Lion, Foster, Union, Sugar Pine, Stoddard, and Doe Lakes. With the exception of Stoddard and Union, the lakes mentioned above have little use and are very quiet and secluded. All lakes are located within the wilderness area, and do require permits. Permits can be obtained through the ranch for your convenience.
Spot Trips...The packer takes you and gear in by horseback to a designated campsite by a lake or stream. On a predetermined day the packer returns for you.
Spot Trips...The packer takes you and gear in by horseback to a designated campsite by a lake or stream. On a predetermined day the packer returns for you.
Dunnage Packing... Your gear is brought to a designated spot by horse while you hike at you leisure.
Rates for the above described trips:Saddle or pack stock ...........$80.00 per dayPacker, includes horse.........$170.00 per dayAssistant packer, includes horse..........$135.00 per day
All Inclusive Trips....You bring your own sleeping bag, personal articles and leave your troubles behind. We supply all equipment and food, the packer and the trail cook and some of the most pristine Wilderness seen by man. Rates per person $250.00 per day. For safety reasons, all trips will have a minimum of two packers--one packer for every four horses.
FISHING
The Ranch lies along a beautiful Creek, an excellent trout stream for natives! Stockers can be found in the Trinity River, East Fork or in the Ranch Pond.
Experience FISHING on the lake for large and Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and Kokanee. HIKE or take an all-day RIDE to a wilderness lake for some tasty Brook Trout! Fly-fishing or bait casting, either way, the fish taste great!
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Facilities Include:
Dining Room - 1,656 sq. ft., 75 Classroom or Banquet, 250 Reception.Conference Room - 40+ Classroom, 75 Reception.Cabins - available for breakawaysGrove – (with huge redwood deck)Chinook – (with large sitting area)
Conferences up to 75 are held in our main dining room, which has tables and chairs we can arrange to your liking...as of Spring ‘97 our new conference room will be completed for the same number of people . It will have all amenities, including visual aids, to make your meeting a success. We can arrange for speakers on just about any subject you request. Our creekside setting gives off negative ions for a very relaxing and productive meeting. Menus can be planned ahead to cater to any your special needs.
The Ranch is also a nice place to send employees as a special reward. Airport pickups in Redding. References upon request and site inspections welcome! Spring or Fall’s all-inclusive package is the best bargain of the year for large or small groups to enjoy the tranquillity of the ranch.
Accommodations for 50 guests in our cozy cabins with wood-burning stoves and private baths. Handicap facilities available. We usually block the entire ranch for your company and group rates are available. There are other lodging facilities in the area that we have access to if we need more rooms.
WEDDINGS
Our Western Wedding's Creates a Circle of Love. Ranch weddings are special whether it be just the two of you or 250 guests. The beautiful Trinity Alps are the perfect location to begin a lifetime of happiness.
The staff helps you arrange everything from the ceremony to the reception. Menus can be planned ahead to cater to any of your special needs. We also offer romantic weekend adventures for couples. Enjoy a private cabin, all meals, a bottle of Champaign, horseback riding and a red rose of love. Call for details.
MEALS & BANQUET SERVICES
In our large, modern kitchen professional chefs prepare nutritious meals laden with fresh fruits and vegetables. Only the choicest, leanest beef is served alongside home-baked breads. These fresh baked breads are our specialty at the ranch and are prepared from old family recipes!
The menu is planned and prepared keeping in mind both children’s tastes and the hearty appetites of the adults in the family. Our weekly Steak Fry is worth waiting for! You will also enjoy our pool-side bar-b-ques, Mexican buffet, Italian buffet and salad bar. For the more adventuresome, escape on a breakfast or afternoon picnic ride to enjoy a cowboy breakfast or lunch on the trail. Menus can be planed ahead to cater to any of your special needs.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Museums
Gold Mines
Joss House (State Park)
Historical Weaverville
Hodges Cabin
Trinity Alps Wilderness Area
Trinity Lake (Boating & Fishing)
Winery
Bowerman Barn
National Scenic Byway
PACKAGES & RATES
The Ranch is open from Easter to Thanksgiving(Check Rates for exact dates)
30% Off April – May (Holidays Not Included)
Spring and Fall Weekly Rates*Before June 21st After August 23rd
Adult
Senior
Teen
Child
Single
under 3
55+
13-17
3-12
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$995
$895.50
$975
$875
$1094.50
$300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1005
$904.50
$985
$885
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$300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$1015
$913.50
$995
$895
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$300All rates are per person/per week (based on double occupancy)
Spring and Fall Daily Rates*
Adult
Senior
Teen
Child
Single
under 3
55+
13-17
3-12
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$199
$179.10
$195
$175
$218.90
$60
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$201
$180.90
$197
$177
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$60
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$203
$182.70
$199
$179
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$60All rates are per person/per day (based on double occupancy)Minimum stay 2 day (2 nights, 3 days). Rates DO NOT include taxesor gratuities. Gratuities are optional and based on how we serve you.
Summer Weekly Rates*June 22nd - August 23rd
Adult
Senior
Teen
Child
Single
Kiddie Korral
55+
13-17
3-12
under 3
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1025
$922.50
$1005
$905
$1127.50
$300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1035
$931.50
$1015
$915
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$300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$1045
$940.50
$1025
$925
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$300All rates per person per week (based on double occupancy)Rates DO NOT include taxes or gratuities. Gratuities are optionaland based on how we serve you. All prices subject to change.
*5% Ranch Service Charges on the rates above.(Please call for group rates.)
Your Western Vacation Includes:
Your private secluded cabin in the woods
Daily maid service
Three meals daily - all you can eat
Horseback riding (see riding schedule & rates)
Heated swimming pool (20 x 40)
Steak-frys & Bar-B-Ques
Badminton, Ping Pong & Volleyball
Rifle Range & Trapshoot with use of guns
Flyfishing & Goldpanning in the Creek
Health Spa & Exercise Room
Tennis (nearby)
Hiking - 550 miles of Wilderness trails(guided hikes avail. in the summer)
Horse drawn Hayrides, Bonfires & Horseshoes
Shuffleboard / Basketball (half court)
Fishing, Pedal Boating in the stocked trout pond**
Archery Range with use of bows & arrows
Live Country, Western, Rock 'n Roll Music
Square & Line Dancing Lessons
Satellite RV in main lodge only
Bingo, Talent Show, Karaoke & more!
Supervised Youth Activities
RESERVATIONS
Reservation weeks begin or end on any given day. Summer weeks begin on a Saturday and end on a Friday. If there is a problem with this other arrangements can be made. A week is 6 night's and 7 days, if you desire to stay longer, call for exact rates. Daily rates are higher than weekly rates. Daily check-in and check-out is determined by the first meal. (Example: Dinner first day would end with lunch last day.) If you have a handicap, let us know at the time of reservation so any accommodations can be selected. A sitter list is available for those desiring extra baby sitting. Having a birthday or anniversary? Let us know so we can plan something special.
DEPOSIT, CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
A deposit of $200 per person must accompany each reservation. The balance is due 20 days prior to your arrival date. If you cancel your reservation before the due date (20 days prior to your arrival date), your total payment will be Refunded, less at $100 service charge per person. If you cancel less than 20 days, a refund, less the service charge, will be made only if the reservation is filled by another guest. If you prefer, you can apply your money toward another date the following year. No refunds for early departure or late arrivals.
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