In earlier blogs I have recounted some of the history of Long Hollow Ranch and the Holmes family who were early and long-time owners and residents of this property. However, I have never discussed any of the details of what [...]
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 [...]
Did you ever wonder where the term “dude” came from? Who was the first to use it? What was the original meaning? Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says that the origin of the term is unknown, but that its earliest use goes back [...]
Do you use TripAdvisor to check out a place you plan to go? We are finding that many of our guests go to TripAdvisor when looking for a B&B or guest ranch to visit. And, then they choose Long Hollow [...]
Since the Long Hollow Ranch business opened in 2000, we have enjoyed visitors from most of the 50 states and 49 countries! What a wonderful experience it is to get acquainted with and share experiences with people from all over [...]
I wanted to take this time to answer some of our most popular questions, and to walk you through some of our Ranch facts. Long Hollow Ranch was acquired in 1984. Our herd of registered Polled Herefords was moved here [...]
Central Oregon is a beautiful, scenic place to come for your vacation. There is such a variety of things to do and see. The climate in Central Oregon is conducive to winter sports as well as summertime activities. And Sisters [...]
