Summertime at Long Hollow Ranch seems a bit more mellow this year than in the last two. Temperatures have been relatively comfortable for outdoor activities, and our guests are enjoying riding, hiking, bicycling, fishing (and the fishing is great this [...]
Central Oregon is a great place for a vacation. No matter what your main vacation interests are, Sisters Country probably has an option you'll enjoy. During the summer there is something going on somewhere almost every week. Some are western/cowboy [...]
One of the iconic features of the Old West is the cattle drive. We’ve all watched movies showcasing the cowboys, the huge herds of cattle, the chuckwagon and “Cookie” as they made their way over sometimes hundreds of miles from ranch [...]
The 2015 season has definitely begun. As I write this, there is a group event going on in the barn. The garden is taking shape as more plants go into the ground and we get rid of a few more [...]
Can you believe the weather this winter? There have been plenty of records set all over the country, I think. Ninety degree weather in March in Phoenix, Arizona, where we came to escape the winter up north. Sixty and seventy [...]
At the Dude Ranchers’ Association convention we attended recently, someone brought up the idea that the term “dude ranch” may be confusing to some people. Given that the word “dude” does not have the same definition in our minds that [...]
There’s more to running a dude ranch vacation and bed & breakfast operation than riding horses and cooking chili. Of course, summer is the busy season with all the guests arriving for their vacations and getaways. But winter is the [...]
This is the time of year, when things have slowed down, the weather makes you glad to be inside, and you enjoy taking it easy for a little while each day. I like to sit down with a pen and [...]
It is that time of year is here again; Thanksgiving (planning, shopping, cooking, hosting, the list goes on), and Christmas coming up before long (more planning, shopping, cooking, hosting, and the list goes on). Those are really great times to [...]
The summer dude ranch season is winding down; leaves are turning color and falling to the ground, there’s a nip in the air every morning, and it seems everyone is looking for a slower pace of life. But that doesn’t [...]
Well, here it is summer time again with lots of warm sunny weather and all sorts of great summer activities to enjoy. One of the highlights, of course, is Independence Day. How do you celebrate the Fourth of July? Here [...]
Image via Sisters Rodeo It’s only one week until the Sisters Rodeo! That’s right; the Biggest Little Show in the World (they think big in Sisters Country!) is coming right up on June 13, 14, and 15. Riding, [...]
Is it time for your family to have a family reunion? Do you have a group of classmates who would like to spend a day together? How about your colleagues at work? Would a special day’s outing help to build [...]
You Asked - We Answered April 2014 FAQs We know you’re curious to learn more about us, so we thought we would answer some of your most frequently asked questions about Long Hollow Ranch, Dude Ranch vacations, and vacationing in [...]
Must See Local Events If you enjoy participating in a variety of events, primarily outdoors, then Central Oregon is the perfect vacation spot for you. During the warm weather months (April through October) there are events occurring here every week. [...]
We are all about horsing around here at Long Hollow Ranch and making sure you have the best trail riding experience while you enjoy your stay with us. We can accommodate all levels of riders from those who have never [...]
Fly Fishing At Long Hollow Ranch Have you ever gone fishing at Long Hollow Ranch? If you haven't, you're missing out! Long Hollow is home to some truly amazing fly fishing opportunities. We recently restocked our ponds with [...]
