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.

Wilson Ranch

I visited the Ranch with my Mom, and girlfriend Pam last week. We had a wonderful time!! The Homestead room with 3 beds, and fireplace was perfect for a girls getaway. The horseback ride was great with Emily, and the 6 mile drive thru the nearby canyon was spectacular. We enjoyed the beautiful morning, and delicious breakfast. Thank you Kara, Emily, and those at the Ranch. We will come back again to see the wildflowers in Springtime. Sincerely, Lori Olson and Mary Johnson

Great Hospitality!

We really enjoyed our two night stay at Wilson Ranches Retreat in Fossil and hope to visit again. The hospitality is fantastic and your stay includes a delicious and filling breakfast whether you choose to stay in your own RV or in one of their guest rooms or suites. The breakfast set us up well each morning for big days out visiting the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, as well as for a wonderful morning out on an unforgettable horseback adventure at the ranch. If you choose to ride, they even offer a library of cowboy/girl hats and boots to borrow during your ride! Highly recommend this spot!

Birthday delight

Came to Wilson Ranches for a short retreat from the city, and to celebrate another passing year. The place is so sweet! First of all it's as quiet as any place is likely to be. The room was very comfortable, the bed also made you want to stay in it. They have an indoor/outdoor kitchen site that you can use for bbq or making dinner inside which was great to be able to stay at the property for another meal. Everyone here is super super nice. Went out horse riding and that was a special time. Very unique mountain ride, learned history of the place going back to the Indians. And our horses were so well behaved and enjoyable! We will certainly visit again! Thanks so much!

quiet relaxing getaway

we called last minute for a room and a horseback ride, and they were super nice and owner Kara helped us personally, super friendly and gracious. the room was quiet, clean and cozy and the breakfast excellent. the 3 hour horseback ride through their high desert ranch led by owner Brian was breathtaking and exhilarating. you could tell he loves his land and showed us many interesting geologic features of the ranch. the whole experience was 5 stars all the way.

A place with a history

The Wilson ranch is a place with a rich family history. Kara and Brian are terrific hosts and our stay was quiet and comfortable. I'm sure many have extolled the virtues of a Wilson ranch breakfast and not without good reason. Best oatmeal on the planet. There was so much to eat, eggs, bacon, sausages, fruit, etc. we simply forgot about lunch. They just do it right. There are few places to stay in this highly interesting and unique section of Oregon. Wilson Ranches is in a great central location to all the fossil bed areas. I think that the hearty and healthy breakfasts, that double as lunches, make this place an exceptional value. Kara gives really cool 'local knowledge' travel tips, like the backroad to Twickenham. It's an Oregon rarely seen.