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Pioneer hospitality and an Oregon Horse Ranch vacation near John Day Oregon await you at this Fossil, Oregon Bed & Breakfast. Immerse yourself in a peaceful ranch environment rich in history and love on a 9,000 acre working cattle and hay ranch in the beautiful Butte Creek Valley, three miles West of Fossil, Oregon.
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We loved the delicious breakfast each morning and the stimulating conversation with other guests and ranch staff. We enjoyed our ride through the juniper and the grazing cattle. Brian was a great tour guide on the ride and shared information about the ranch operation and natural sights. We toured the nearby Painted Hills National Monument and based on the recommendation of the staff had a wonderful pub dinner in Mitchell, OR.
My wife and I stayed three nights at the Wilson Ranch. It was the highlight of our trip to Oregon. All the family/staff were super friendly and made us feel at home. Kara and Katelynn served up delicious breakfasts and conversation each morning. We got to know the history of the ranch, ranch life, and surrounding area in a way we wouldn't have otherwise. My wife was quite fearful about horseback riding at first. Brett, our ranch hand guide, was so easy going and patient. By the end of our stay my wife was having the time of her life riding and ready for more. Thank you Brett!
Fun place to visit. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. When we had off time they were there with maps and suggestions as to how we could enjoy the area like the painted hills which I had never seen.
My husband is a cowboy at heart and has always wanted to experience working on a ranch, riding horses and doing whatever cowboys do. So, I decided to take my husband to Wilson Ranch Retreat for his birthday and let him live out his dream! My husband can’t stop talking about it and has even asked to come back and spend the day, sun up to sun down working the ranch! Not only did my husband have the time of his life, our two girls also got to enjoy the ranch and horses. My oldest has found a new love and decided that horses back riding lesson are a must and has asked to celebrate her birthday here! She has also informed everyone that baby cows are her new favorite animal and that we need to add one to our family farm🥰. My youngest daughter was a little fearful and didn’t want to ride for long. Kara and Brian were amazing with her and so encouraging. Brian even told the cheesiest jokes to help her relax😂 They had no problem in having a slight change in plans to let me and my youngest return to the B&B. While my husband and oldest stayed the day with horses, cows, and helping where needed, my youngest and I had a lovely time relaxing in the hammocks, going for walks enjoying the beauty surrounding the ranch and B&B. 😊 Our room was perfect for our family of 4 and very spacious! The food was delicious and you never left the table feeling hungry. Kara is like a best friend you didn’t know you had! Her warm, welcoming smile makes you feel as if you have been friends for a lifetime! One of my personal favorite parts of our stay at the B&B was simply talking and getting to know Kara and the crew. What a blessing to have been able to spend such a memorable weekend doing unforgettable activities with absolutely amazing people! Thank you Brian, Kara and team! Kevin, Lisa, Malia and Ashlee Frazier
Such a wonderful place! From delicious breakfasts to down home friendly people, WWR has it all. We spent 3 days here and could’ve stayed longer. Great jumping off point to visit painted hills and the geological beauty in central Oregon. And of course, the horses! Truly an amazing place to stay.