Cozy Cabins, Gourmet Meals, Exciting Excursions
There’s something for everyone at the Rocking R Guest Ranch
Cabins
Both cabins include:
The Hitch’n Post Cabin
Cozy accommodations for two! Settle into this cute and rustic cabin, where you can enjoy a glass of something special while you sit in front of the fireplace, right before you tuck into layers of exquisite linens atop the most comfortable of beds. Features include:
The Bunk House
Contrary to the rather misleading name, this cabin has NO bunks! If you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a vacation with friends or family, we suggest The Bunk House Cabin. This luxurious cottage features:
Packages
Once you choose your cabin, choose your packages.
Heartland Package
Experience life on the Ranch, the Heartland way!
Includes:
- Information for a self-guided tour of some of the Heartland scenes in and around High River.
- A discounted rate at Maggie’s Diner for lunch.
- One hearty cowboy breakfast served to your cabin.
- A horseback riding experience including the ‘Introduction to Horseback Riding’ add-on, and the ‘Trail Riding’ add-on, for a total of 4 hours of horse experience per rider.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1
- 4 pm check-in
- Enjoy dinner in your cabin – either cook for yourself, or order off our menu and have it delivered to your cabin.
- Begin your cowboy experience with a Horse Care Basics Session at the indoor arena.
Day 2
- Head to the High River visitor information centre where you will meet local Heartland experts who will share self-guided walking trails and driving tours where you can take in some popular Heartland filming locations.
- Enjoy lunch at Evelyn’s Memory Lane in High River or the Chuckwagon Cafe in Turner Valley.
- Continue your equestrian education in the evening with another hour of Indoor Horseback Riding at the indoor arena.
Day 3
- Enjoy breakfast served to your cabin.
- Head out to meet your equine guide for 2 hours of Horseback Riding on the Ranch.
- Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the Ranch, or discover something new in Strathmore!
Day 4
- Sleep in before checking out at 11 am
Romantic Getaway
Get away with your special someone and treat yourselves to a little pampering!
Includes:
- Chocolates and champagne in your cabin upon arrival
- A spa service of your choice at our local spa, or two 1-hour massages in your cabin
- A three-course dinner delivered to your cabin including a bottle of wine
Winter Getaway Package
Enjoy the beauty of winter on the Ranch!
Includes:
- Snowshoe rentals
- Gourmet hot chocolate and homemade cookies
- Family-style dinner delivered to your cabin.
Create your own package
Meals
*prices are per person per day
Bagged Lunch
Perfect to take on your day of exploring the local attractions!
Includes a cold drink, a sandwich, fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, a granola bar, and dessert.
Activities On The Ranch
Farm Animal Cuddling & Grooming
Meet and cuddle our friendly farm animals! We have 5 Nigerian dwarf goats, a Shetland pony, and a mini donkey. We will introduce you our girls, teach you about them, let you groom them, and spend some time cuddling and watching their antics.
Beginner Horseback Riding
Our horse guides will bring the horses to you, saddled and ready to learn to ride! You will ride in our riding arena, learning the basics of riding, and practicing your new skills.
Horseback Riding
Experience a true riding experience on the ranch! Ride through the pastures and along the canal on a beautiful, relaxing, horseback ride.
Massage In Your Cabin
Enjoy a relaxing regular or hot stone massage by a professional masseuse in the comfort of your own cabin.
Snowshoe Rental
Explore the Ranch on snowshoes!
Activities Off The Ranch
Horse Care Basics
Learn the basics of horse care, including how to catch a horse and grooming techniques- perfect for the horse lover who doesn’t want to ride, or a beginner horse experience.
Indoor Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding in the Mountains
Enjoy a day of riding in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Riding trails are chosen based on your preference of experience and time. Drive in tandem with the guides to the trail head, enjoy a morning of riding, a lunch break in a scenic location, and a ride back to your vehicle.
Includes: horses, tack, and bag lunches. Guests are expected to bring comfortable clothes, a hat, insect spray, and sunscreen.
Time: 2 hours traveling time each way, up to 4 hours of riding.
Spa Services
Let us book you a spa service or two at the local spa! Options include massages, manicures, pedicures, salt baths, and more.
Fly Fishing-Walk & Wade Trip
Walk through the pristine valleys of the Oldman River and the Livingstone River, right alongside the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We will be on the hunt for Cutthroat Trout and Bull Trout.
Includes: transportation to and from the Ranch, all gear, rods, reels, flies, a BBQ lunch, and snacks.
All guests must have an Alberta Fishing License.
Time: 10-12 hours total
Fly Fishing- Float Trip
Drift the Lower Blue Ribbon Bow River to a fly fisher’s paradise! Nymphing, dry flying, and throwing streamers to aggressive big trout will have your rod bent and reel screaming.
We meet in Langdon Alberta, where guests will float the Lower Bow River from McKinnon Flats to Carseland.
Includes: transportation to and from the Ranch, all gear, rods, reels, flies, a BBQ lunch, and snacks.
All guests must have an Alberta Fishing License
Time: 10 – 12 hours total.
Ice Fishing
Enjoy a great day of ice fishing on beautiful Eagle Lake, only minutes from the Ranch. After meeting your guide at the lake, settle in for a day of catching Northern Pike and Walleye.
Includes: fishing rods, reels, bait, sonar/fish finder, underwater cameras, heated portable ice hut, comfortable chairs, lunch.
All guests must have an Alberta Fishing License.
Time: Up to 7 hours of fishing
Rosebud Theatre
A hidden gem that combines delicious food, gracious hospitality, and professional live entertainment in a serene and peaceful river valley!
Enjoy a theatre show and delicious buffet at the Rosebud Theatre. Featuring The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe, November 4th to December 23rd.
https://www.rosebudtheatre.com/shows/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe
White Water Rafting
Experience some of the best white water in Alberta with a variety of Class II–III rapids as you run through Gooseberry, S-bends, The Nationals, Rock Garden, H’s Ledge, and more on the Upper Red Deer River.
Includes: wet suits, booties, gloves, life jackets, helmets, professional guides, wind jackets, fleece jackets, and paddles. Guests supply bathing suits or shorts, towels, change of clothing, sunscreen, bug repellent, water bottles, snacks, and lunch.
Riding Starts at 10 am.
Half Day Includes approximately 2.5 hours on the river. Total experience time is 4 hours.
Full Day includes approximately 4 hours on the river. Total experience time is 5-6 hours.
* Please note that this location is 2 hours away from the Ranch. You are responsible for your own transportation.
* Participants must be 10 years old or older.