RIDING & ACTIVITIES
RIDING & ACTIVITIES
RIDING & ACTIVITIES
Daily life at Elkhorn Ranch revolves around guided horseback rides or hikes, gathering for meals at Longhouse, and the freedom to be as busy or relaxed as you please in-between.
THINGS TO DO
Horseback riding with ranch guides, tailored to your interests and abilities. Hike on your own or with the ranch guide. Birding on the trail and around your cabin. Heated 50’ swimming pool, tennis, pickleball, and more. Reading, table games and puzzles; browse the ranch library. Be creative ~ sketch, take pictures, make music. Try a workshop week!
WESTERN STYLE HORSEBACK RIDING INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED TO YOUR INTERESTS & ABILITIES ON RANCH RASIED HORSES
WESTERN STYLE HORSEBACK RIDING INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED TO YOUR INTERESTS & ABILITIES ON RANCH RASIED HORSES
Go horseback riding high into the Baboquivari Mountains, a Sonoran Desert Sky Island, and into the grasslands of the Altar Valley.
Combine your creative interests with a riding vacation!
DESERT LANDSCAPE ART
APRIL 12 – 19, 2026
JANUARY 24 – 31, 2027
KATE AITCHISON
APRIL 19 – 26, 2026
OLD-TIME MUSIC
JANUARY 3 – 10, 2027
FOLK & BLUEGRASS MUSIC
JANUARY 10 – 17, 2027
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
JANUARY 17 – 24, 2027
Horsemanship
JANUARY 24 – 31, 2027 AND
JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 7, 2027
HUMAN HISTORY OF THE ALTAR VALLEY
FEBRUARY 7 – 14, 2027
Combine your creative interests with a riding vacation!
DESERT LANDSCAPE ART →
APR 12 – 19, 2026
JAN 24 – 31, 2027
KATE AITCHISON →
APR 19 – 26, 2026
OLD-TIME MUSIC →
JAN 3 – 10, 2027
FOLK & BLUEGRASS MUSIC →
JAN 10 – 17, 2027
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY →
JAN 17 – 24, 2027
Horsemanship →
JAN 24 – 31, 2027 AND
JAN 31 – FEB 7, 2027
HUMAN HISTORY OF THE ALTAR VALLEY →
FEB 7 – 14, 2027
LOCAL SIGHTS
Many people never leave the ranch during their visit; but there are many great destinations within an hour if you wish to explore the region.
Nearby sites within an hour or so drive provide the chance to learn about southern Arizona’s natural and cultural history — the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Kitt Peak National Observatory, Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and the old Spanish missions at San Xavier del Bac or Tumacacori.
Tubac offers the opportunity to walk amidst lovely art galleries and a variety of gift shops, many with southwest flair
Kartchner Caverns State Park is very special place to visit — call ahead for reservations. You can find many outstanding golf courses within an 1 – 2 hour drive from Elkhorn.
THE ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM IS A MILLER FAMILY FAVORITE!
LOCAL SIGHTS
Many people never leave the ranch during their visit; but there are many great destinations within an hour if you wish to explore the region.
Nearby sites within an hour or so drive provide the chance to learn about southern Arizona’s natural and cultural history — the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Kitt Peak National Observatory, Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and the old Spanish missions at San Xavier del Bac or Tumacacori.
Kartchner Caverns State Park is very special place to visit — call ahead for reservations. You can find many outstanding golf courses within an 1 – 2 hour drive from Elkhorn.
Tubac offers the opportunity to walk amidst lovely art galleries and a variety of gift shops, many with southwest flair.
THE ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM IS A MILLER FAMILY FAVORITE!
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EQUESTRIANS DREAM EXPERIENCE
I have recently returned from a three week vacation at Elkhorn Ranch. This is an equestrian’s dream experience. The ability to choose the type of ride, easy to loping, and the terrain of interest, desert or mountain, was honored each day in the company of expert wranglers. The horses are very well trained and provide sheer enjoyment for the rider. The delicious food was varied, plentiful, and prepped by an experienced chef. Traveling solo, I made so many new friends and look forward to returning for a repeat visit. I give Charley, Mary, and the entire Elkhorn Ranch staff 5 stars for my vacation!
~ Sincerly, Debra Footman, Maine
