The Homeplace Ranch is a family run year-round working and guest ranch in Alberta’s high cattle country, at an elevation of 1500m (4900 ft) in the foothills of the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

We have been in the guide, outfitting and horseback vacation business for over 30 years. We enjoy helping our guests understand a way of life for which Southern Alberta is known - and invite them to share the traditions, heritage, activities and natural beauty that combine to make this unique lifestyle the holiday of a lifetime.

In addition to the ranch property, we also ride on the surrounding several thousand acres of Crown land, most of which is leased for cattle ranching. Bears, deer, coyotes, elk and other wildlife are frequently seen.

The Homeplace Ranch lodge can accommodate 14 guests in comfortable private rooms with their own bathroom and shower. Guests share a western style living and dining area. Meals are served family style with guests and staff eating together, so you get to know everyone.

History Long ago Stoney and Sarcee Indian lodges were the only dwellings in the western foothills. This area was called Paradise by the Indians and remained undisturbed until the mid 1800's. Then, wagons crossed the prairies bringing families to this untamed land. Around 1890, large cattle ranches were created, a few of which survived and flourished. Because Alberta was promoted as the "Last Best West," people continued to migrate across the country. And as homesteads were built around 1905, settlers learned to respect and live with the land. The Homeplace Ranch was homesteaded in 1912. Photographs and artifacts of the original owners are still displayed and many log buildings from that period are currently in use.

Equinetourism.co.uk tip: It's worth watching Mac MaKenny's film 'Let Them Be Cowboys' on The Homeplace Ranch website for a real flavour of the horsemanship opportunities and cowboy lifestyle http://www.homeplaceranch.com/video/

Natural Leader... Horses and You
The Homeplace Ranch is located in the finest that the Alberta foothills have to offer, lending a setting of peace, serenity and horses for a learning experience that may just surprise you. Recognise how your interest and relationship with the horse can truly impact your life at home, with your family and the office..

Trail Clearing Expedition
This week is not for everyone. This is an experience for those who truly want to take part in daily ranch activities. Every spring we need to clear our trails from winter dead fall. You must be capable of mounting and dismounting without assistance, be able to carry 20% of your body weight and be willing to work in any kind of weather. A hearty meal and comfy bed awaits you each day.

Trail Riding/Pack Trip
Enjoy a relaxing stay at the Homeplace Ranch of either 4 or 7 days then make the breathtaking drive to Jasper, Alberta to Horseback Adventures. The Vinson family will host your 4 day West Range Cabin pack trip through the back country of the Canadian Rockies.

Calgary Stampede
Includes accommodation at the Ranch, all meals, riding, one day's gate admission to exhibition grounds and transportation to Calgary.

Spruce Meadows Horse Show Weeks
See the worlds top jumping horses, ride the Ranches finest stock and Polo horses. Includes accommodation at the Ranch, all meals, riding & 2 days tickets to Spruce Meadows.

Cowboy and Indian Weeks
Spend your week at the Ranch learning and living the cowboy way. Experience all the trail riding you like, good old fashioned home cooking and a day at a rodeo/Pow Wow. You will also experience the culture and traditions of the Tsuu T’ina First Nations people.

Taste of Alberta
Feast on Alberta’s foods and beverages. While riding horseback or fishing, let your eyes feast on the beauty and colours of the high cattle country of the Homeplace Ranch. All meals feature Alberta products in homemade ranch recipes plus over the week you will try a complete assortment of our own Alberta brew, Big Rock Beer.

The Homeplace Ranch is available for business meetings and conferences October to April and offers a perfect, relaxed environment for meetings and team building.

Exclusivity You will have the entire Ranch to yourselves. Set your own schedule. No worries about running past allotted meeting room times and no unplanned interruptions from other groups.
Comfort Getting away from the distractions and stresses of the office is a key ingredient for a productive meeting. Our relaxed and casual atmosphere contributes to openness and team building, two more essential ingredients.

Home Cooking Enjoy good old fashioned home cooking with fresh baked breads and pastries. We offer three meals daily as well as morning and afternoon coffee breaks with fresh baked goods.
Meeting Area The Horseman’s Lodge has a large table suitable for formal meetings and a sitting area with comfortable couches and chairs for a more informal setting. Enjoy the western décor and many photographs and artifacts from the original homesteaders dating back to 1912.
Accommodation The Horseman’s Lodge (12-14 people) and Coach House (6-7 people) offer comfortable private rooms with their own bathroom and shower. Daily maid service is included.
Pricing Our corporate rate is $195 pp per night. This includes accommodation, use of meeting area, 3 meals and 2 coffee breaks.

Simply email or telephone The Homeplace Ranch (details below) and visit www.homeplaceranch.com

CONTACT
THE HOMEPLACE RANCH

email mac@homeplaceranch.com