Wilson Ranches Retreat - Travel Oregon

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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.

Welcoming and relaxed weekend

We had a lovely stay at Wilson Ranch. Kara was very welcoming, and all the staff were great. Breakfast was consistently quality every morning. I especially liked the strawberry bread! Since there are limited dining options available in the area, it was great to have access to the guest kitchen for other meals. We rode three different days and definitely felt like we got to see a working ranch in action. The horses were great; calm and dependable, but more responsive and not as jaded as trail ride horses often are.

Lovely, well-organized B&B outside of Fossil, Oregon

Kara is a wonderful host, and an organizational tour de force. The house's accommodations for the pandemic are actually lovely -- separate entrances for guests, picnic-baskets for the (very generous, ample-fuel-to-work-the-ranch) breakfasts. The location is beautiful, the horses happy and well-trained, and the family and staff friendly and welcoming. Grateful for the gorgeous break in Eastern Oregon. Easy connection to the Painted Hills, Fossil, Condon.

Great place to stay in Eastern Oregon

Spent several days at this marvelous B+B in Fossil. I, of course, can only speak to my experience but I can truly say that I had a marvelous time. I found the staff to be extremely friendly and courteous. Emily and Kaitlyn were fun to be around and very accommodating. A highlight of my stay was a 2 hour horseback ride in the surrounding high country. Brett was my guide and I couldn’t imagine a much better one. He was very informative as well as an experienced horseman and guide. Though this was essentially my first time on a horse, I felt completely safe. I had a fantastic experience, one that I will cherish. I rented the second floor hideout suite which was spacious and comfortable, as well as clean, tidy and inviting when I arrived. Breakfast was quite tasty each morning and promptly prepared. The dining room/lobby area is beautifully appointed and quite charming. The ranch has a beautiful deck with ample furniture. My king sized bed was most comfortable. I slept very well. Two things worth noting: while I had a full and private bathroom, it was on the main floor. It was a little different to be separated from my bathroom, but it was hardly an issue. I had no problem adjusting. The other thing is food. As I indicated, my breakfasts were excellent but restaurant options in the Fossil area are limited. That is certainly not the ranch’s fault but it does require some planning and flexibility regarding lunch and dinner. There is a full kitchen in a building separate from the main building so you can prepare your own meals without difficulty. I really have nothing but positive things to say about my visit. If you are looking for some fancy posh resort experience, then perhaps you should look elsewhere. But if you are looking a delightful ranch-like experience in a picture post card setting, then Wilson Ranches Retreat could be just your ticket for a fun and relaxing get-away. I know I plan to return as soon as I can. Highly recommended. Curtis H

Family friendly, Great memories made

Great family friendly location! This area of Oregon has been on wish list for several years. We used my son’s 8th birthday as an excuse to go explore the fossil beds and do some horseback riding. I am so glad we found this gem of a location to stay! The family that runs this B&B Retreat is absolutely amazing- friendly, hospitable, and had plenty of advice for exploring the area. Breakfast was delicious and filling- brought to us in a picnic basket since we’re still in the midst of the pandemic. We were very satisfied with our room (Homestead)- comfortable beds, space to hang out as a family in the evening with our own private entrance. And the horse ride that we did exceeded my expectations. Even with young kids (4 & 8) we were able to join in on herding cattle. This was a highlight for all of us. The kids enjoyed being cowboys for a day and later archaeologists. Our stay at Wilson Ranch definitely made our trip to Fossil a memorable one.

Amazing experience for the whole family

We were interested in Fossil because my son gets excited about fossils and we wanted some short, easy hikes we could all do together. We just so happened to find the Wilson Ranch Retreat online when my husband was looking for accommodations with access to electric vehicle chargers (we plugged our car in right next to the barn). We received a very warm welcome from Kara and she helped us plan just the right experience for our family. She and her whole family went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed from food recommendations to boots for horseback riding (which are available for guests to borrow). Brian even took time out of his day to teach us how to identify various fossils and we were able to find quite a few. Our room was big, comfortable, and clean. It even had a wood burning fireplace, which we used each night. We had access to our own private bathroom which was also clean and tidy. They provided a hearty, delicious breakfast each morning and we used Effie's kitchen to store and prepare our food for the rest of our meals. Katelynn patiently taught our son (7) everything he needed to know on a guided horseback ride and made sure he was comfortable the whole time. He loved it so much that all of us went on a ride the next day and Katelynn and Brett were excellent guides and made sure we had a safe experience that we won't forget. We loved our stay at the ranch and we especially appreciated how quiet is was there and the amazing hospitality!

TripAdvisor Ratings & Reviews

Welcoming and relaxed weekend

Lovely, well-organized B&B outside of Fossil, Oregon

Great place to stay in Eastern Oregon

Family friendly, Great memories made

Amazing experience for the whole family