Tucked away in a scenic valley on
the north slope of the Cypress Hills stands the Historic Reesor Ranch,
an all season, year round tourism destination.
Celebrating our 13th
Anniversary operating as a Guest Ranch!
106 years of ranching in the Cypress Hills
1904 - 2010
Operating as a guest ranch
since 1997, Scott, Theresa and their family enjoy sharing this unique
treasure in the Cypress Hills with their guests. What's in store
for you?.....wide open ranges....incredibly fresh air...big, blue living
skies...room to breathe! Crackling, evening campfires with old friends,
memories and laughter...... days filled with ranch life adventures....hiking
through quiet and majestic forests of pine and spruce....unique alpine flowers,
endless bird species.....
Your adventure awaits you!
Featured in 'Cowboy
Country Television' series. |
Head for the Hills! For your well deserved
escape join
us for some "Cowboy Comfort" with atmosphere and western hospitality!
This cattle ranch reflects the history and heritage of
ranch life in the Cypress Hills - five generations of the Reesor family and a
beef cow/calf cattle operation with ranch work and roundups on horseback.
"Cypress Hills, the birthplace of
Canada's Western Ranching Industry." Senator F.W. Gershaw
Reesors first home which is encased in the present ranchhouse.
Recipients of the Century
Family Farm Award - homesteaded in 1904.
WINNERS of the
'Spirit of Saskatchewan' Award.
This award celebrates the tourism experience that helps capture the essence &
spirit of Saskatchewan helping define who we are to visitors in terms of
pride, authenticity & sense of place.
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Members of Canada's On Farm Food Safety
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'One of those heritage sites that
fascinates its visitors.' CJ Harel Named as one of the top five Canadian Learning Holidays with Great Excursions Company Ltd.
www.canadatravel.ca/sojourner/2006/02/vacations-by-great-excursions-named.html
''Old
Log Barn' Group Getaway. Completely renovated for comfort and fun!
Fully insulated for winter fun, too!
Cozy Log Cabin Getaway.
Woodstove, firepit, quiet and remote.
Weekend
Getaway Idea:
'Wagon Wheels,
Wine & Dine'
Book your
luxury coach with CRSails and leave your keys at home.
'Please your palate' at the Cypress Hills Winery, dine at the 'Star Cafe'
in Maple Creek, & then 'follow the trail' back to the ranch for a
western B&B experience!
Are you interested in a
career in Ecotourism? We are a proud supporter
of and Advisory Board Members of Medicine Hat College Ecotourism & Outdoor Leadership Program.
Home of Reesor Springs Natural Springs Water
Company. Bottled on the ranch and in every tap for our guests to
enjoy! We are also suppliers of spring water for the wine made at the
Cypress
Hills Vineyard & Winery. |
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CLICK ON THE HEADINGS BELOW
TO VIEW WHAT WE OFFER: ALL-YEAR ROUND THE CYPRESS HILLS ARE IN SEASON!
 'Old
Log Barn'
Rental -
Historic, handhewn 1904 log barn
restored with detailed attention to history - promoting architectural
heritage as a non-renewable resource. Facilitates groups for
unique, western fun - family reunions / rustic corporate retreats.
 Log
Cabin Rental
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Cozy, quiet haven, hand-built with the trees that surround it from our
land, using sustainable environmental practices. Rustic, with many
modern amenities. Perfect for
honeymooners and small family retreats into nature.
Cowboy's
Cabin Rental
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Lined inside with cedar & spruce lumber, cozy for 4 (one double bed &
double futon). Hidden away in
the ranch yard trees. Self-contained with jacuzzi jet tub for two,
flush toilet & kitchenette. Covered deck with BBQ.
 Bed
and Breakfast
-
Reesor family heritage ranch home tastefully decorated with ranch
family history & comfortable guest bedrooms. Hearty ranchstyle
breakfasts, evening snacks and historic interpretive tour of ranchhouse.
Cypress
Hills Adventures Packages
- All-inclusive packages for the
adventuresome at heart - choose from a range of traditional daily and
seasonal ranch activities such as cattle drives, cattle herd health checks
and brandings. Activities are set at a comfortable pace so that you can
also enjoy guided hiking and horseback riding excursions on our land and
into the Cypress Hills Wilderness Area with cultural, historical and
nature interpretation. Aug 16 - 22 is Roundup in the Park and
Branding Week - taking bookings now!
Group Wagon Rides New for 2010, we
offer Group Wagon Rides with our new team of Belgians, Bob and Jack. Call
306-662-3498.
2 Hour Horseback Riding Excursions -
Featuring 'Sunset Rides' $60 per
person. Help brush, saddle and get acquainted with your horse before
riding him. For those who haven't ridden this is a great
introduction to the horse world and riding. Call
306-662-3498.
MAP to Ranch
- easy to follow map right to our ranch
gate / easy to print.
 Ranch
History -
some interesting Reesor family history for the history buff, plus the
history of Reesor Lake, named in honor of the Reesor family. |
