The Ranch At Wild Rose

Gary Crawford

in the last week

My stay at the Ranch at Wild Rose was everything and more than anticipated. From the first night welcomed into their home as a friend not a customer. Experience a true 7th generation cattle ranch family working together with love and faith in All aspects in their lives. The whole family pulls together in welcoming their guests with care to a personal level understanding and compassion. The lodges are amazing . On the trail tents are top notch and comfortable, private too. Food was delicious even with my allergies accommodated. All level of riders were taken care of and working at your comfort zone exciting . Wish I was a writer to fully express my feelings toward the Cox family for making this experience so wonderful. Thank you Harmony, Dustin and family ,crew all Excellent hosts and now ,friends 🇺🇲❤️💯✌️

Chick Candler

in the last week

Y'all...this was one of the top experiences in my life. Great people, wonderful new friends, and a real education, on how so much of the West really was. This was so much more than a "Dude Ranch". This was work...with a feeling of real accomplishment at the end. I really didn't want it to be over. We'll be back, God willing!

Taylor Dalton

in the last week

As a professional photographer documenting the American West, I’ve had the privilege of riding on cattle drives and horseback adventures across the United States and beyond. Because of that, I don’t say this lightly when I say my experience with Harmony, Dustin, and their family at The Ranch at Wild Rose was one of my absolute favorites. From the moment I arrived, I felt like part of the family. Harmony, Dustin, and their kids were incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about sharing their way of life. Every interaction felt authentic, never staged or commercialized. The cattle drive itself was unforgettable. The scenery outside Alton and along the trail is spectacular, but what made the experience truly special was getting to be part of a real working ranch. This isn’t a tourist attraction pretending to be ranch life. It’s the real thing. Whether we were moving cattle, riding through beautiful country, or simply sharing conversations throughout the day, I came away with a deeper appreciation for the work, values, and traditions that define the American West. If you’re looking for an authentic western experience with people who genuinely care about what they do and the guests they welcome onto their ranch, I can’t recommend The Ranch at Wild Rose highly enough. It’s an experience I’ll remember for a long time, and one I would gladly do again.

Becky Candler

in the last week

Wow! Just wow! For years my husband and I have tossed around the idea of going on a cattle drive. I grew up around horses, but haven't been riding (other than trail rides on vacation) in 40 years. I was afraid my muscle memory would not recall any horsemanship whatsoever. My husband has only done the occasional trail rides. To my surprise, the first day on site we mounted up and started rounding up cattle. My husband and I felt comfortable from the time we saddled up until the very end of the drive. The food was delicious! Esther, one of the Heaton descendents, was our chef. The accommodations included everything we needed. We stayed in 2 gorgeous inns as well as 2 nights in canvas tents. All we really needed to bring were toiletries and clean clothes; the rest was provided. We met new friends and fell in love with our hosts. Harmony and Dustin have a lovely family who run cattle drives like a well-oiled machine! I felt like we were family by the end of the drive. We are blessed to have chosen the perfect place to check off an item on our bucket list! Thank you to all the Heatons for making this a trip of a lifetime!

Gus Anderson

in the last week

Incredible Expirience…must do for all who share an adventurous spirit and a passion for the old cowboy life.