"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..."
We had such a fantastic year in 2009 - we saw some old friends on the trail, made a bunch of new friends, and had a lot of fun along the way! Despite the doom and gloom that was predicted for last year, we emerged at the end of it healthy, happy and looking forward to the next season! We had great staff again this past year, which always makes the time spent in camp and at the ranch worthwhile for our guests and also for us!
Sleigh Rides
Get into the old fashioned spirit of the season this year, and join us for a traditional sleigh ride. You can watch the kids make snow angels, speed down our spectacular toboggan hill, roast hotdogs over a roaring bonfire, and yes, even listen to the sleigh bells as you glide under those glistening treetops in a scene straight out of a Bing Crosby movie. Are you imagining the laughter and smiling faces of your friends and family right now? You don’t have to just dream about it - it’s not too late to book your holiday sleigh or wagon ride. Limited spaces are still available.
Cabin Specials and Contest!
You could make it a longer getaway and come stay in one of our cosy log cabins far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a weekend. Arrive at the Ranch Friday afternoon and get settled in while listening to a crackling fire. Relax, rejuvenate and reconnect with your loved ones by taking advantage of our weekend special for only $299.00. (But like the season, this special ends April 30, so book early!) Are you feeling lucky? You could win your weekend escape at Anchor D absolutely free, so be sure to enter the contest on our website before January 30th 2010.
Summer of 2010
Because we know many of you are making your plans for next summer’s vacations while you are visiting with friends and family, dates and prices for the 2010 mountain adventures have just been posted on our site. It’s not too early to reserve your spots on our extremely popular rides, such as the Great Divide Ride, Lost Trail Trip, North Rim to Ranch or Women’s Weekend.
Gift Certificates
Did you know that you can also wrap up a trail ride, sleigh ride or log cabin stay this Christmas to put under the tree? Gift certificates are available in any denomination or for a particular ride/stay, so ask us to customize yours today. It’s the next best thing to actually getting your kids that pony they have been asking for! (PS – we can also email your gift certificate if you are a last minute shopper.)
New on the Web
We have posted our promo video on the home page of our website. If you would like a hard copy of the DVD, please let me know and I'd be happy to send you one! See if you can see yourself - I was filming during the summer of 2008 and 2009 - and it's finally done!!
Despite the fact you’ll still see us doing things the old fashioned way around the ranch using our heavy draft teams and horse-drawn equipment when you visit, we’ve ventured into the modern world to stay in touch with our friends. Find us on the web via:
Our Facebook page - be sure to become a fan for all the latest updates!
YouTube - I am attempting to put up videos of various trips and hay rides
And of course our own website.
Mexican Vacation Time!
If you're thinking of a unique Mexican vacation this winter, check out the website of Casa Seafever! We are going to be heading down to Barre de Navidad this year for our annual holiday. We will be staying with some friends that have moved there to start up an amazing Bed and Breakfast, right on the canal that leads to the Ocean! They offer three ensuite guestrooms on a separate level, each with access to an upper palapa which contains a wet bar, coffee bar, blender and refrigerator. Tables are set out to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the fishing boats go out for their daily catch. If you choose a continental breakfast, it will be served upstairs, so that you can relax in private. The guest palapa also has a pool table, bar overlooking the canal, cable TV, fans and wireless internet in the guest library.
They have a boat available for deep-sea fishing, and a smaller one for fishing in the lagoon, as well as for transporting guests for day trips, or to the Grand Bay Hotel for dinner. You can step right on at their private dock! When you bring home your catch at the end of the day, there is a gas barbeque to cook it on, and you can use either the inside or outside kitchen facilities.
By the end of 2009, a 2-bedroom self-contained apartment will be available for bookings. This suite has a separate entrance and can access all of the palapa area. This will be available for long term or weekly rentals. If you need up to 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, they would be happy to accommodate you.
This is a time of year we all look forward to – renewing old friendships, making new ones, and wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas.
So from Dewy, Jan and the Crew at Anchor D -
Merry Christmas!!