Rancho De La Osa is a 300 year old ranch property located 65 miles from Tucson and is one of the last great haciendas in America. Established as a guest ranch in 1923, Rancho De La Osa’s history has been lovingly preserved in the beautiful buildings that rest comfortably in the rolling grasslands of the high Sonoran Desert.

Meal times are focused around quality food and wine, and daytime activities include horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, nature walks, and bird watching. Rancho De La Osa’s themed weekends can include cowboy cookouts, wine tasting dinners, cooking lessons, cattle round ups and informal western dance instruction. The outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, peace garden and massage services provide a holistic approach to your restoration and relaxation.

The hacienda, built between the 1830's and 1860's, today houses two dining rooms and four salons, with fireplaces for warmth and guest relaxation. The adobe walls of the hacienda are more than two feet thick, providing natural cooling protection from the summer heat and warmth from the late night winter chill.

The territorial-style guest quarters, made from ancient clays of the ranch, are wonderfully serene, simply elegant and perfectly weathered. The 21 adobe guest rooms are uniquely and vibrantly furnished with Mexican antiques. All rooms are ground level with separate entrances and private bathrooms. Each has a porch that opens to mountain views and most rooms have a wood burning fireplace. All rooms are in close proximity to the pool, hot tub, corrals and dining areas.

As well as being a unique destination for those interested in horseback riding, hiking, nature, history and the great outdoors, Rancho De La Osa is also a perfect venue for family reunions, birthday celebrations, small destination weddings, corporate retreats and themed weekends. Due to its size and location, Rancho De La Osa can provide you with an intimate and secluded setting for your special event and can offer exclusive use of the ranch facilities for these occasions.

Accolades:

Great Escapes Around the World 2008: Mi Adobe Hacienda
We are in the United States, but not quite. Once upon a time, this piece of of beautiful high desert land in southern Arizona, were Rancho De La Osa sits, was part of Mexico.

April, 2009: National Geographic Traveler: Rancho De La Osa was selected by National Geographic Traveler as one of the top 129 HOTELS WE LOVE!

Cowboys & Indians (December 2008)

1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die (2007)

The Great Country Inns of America Cookbook (2007)

National Geographic Arizona—Sonora Desert Region

Geotourism Mapguide (2007)

Arizona Highways TV travel show (2007)

Forbestraveler.com 10 Luxury Dude Ranches (2007)

Phoenix Magazine (2007)

The Desert Home: "Evenings beckon their guests to the old hacienda patio for a famous ranch margarita or a sampling from their world-class wine collection. Interiors are a sophisticated blend of hand-hewn artifacts and the Schultz's impressive contemporary art collection.

Group Meetings/Retreats: Rancho De La Osa is an ideal venue for small weddings in a romantic and historic setting. With experience in hosting both formal and informal ceremonies, weekend wedding packages are offered that encompass all meals (including the rehearsal and reception dinners), accommodations and activities for up to 50 guests. Also offered is an elopement package for couples that want a memorable occasion without all the work of planning a wedding. Whatever your “dream wedding” may be, Rancho De La Osa has an executive chef, an attentive staff and an event coordinator to ensure that your special occasion is an event to remember.

Specials:
www.ranchodelaosa.com/internetspecials.html

Lodging Type: Ranch

Location: 65 miles southwest of Tucson

Guest Rooms: 14; Suites: 4   

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Facilities: Full Service Restaurant, Wedding Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Internet Access, Fireplaces, Outdoor Pool

Web: www.ranchodelaosa.com

Email: osagal@aol.com

Phone: (520) 823-4257, Toll Free: (800) 872-6240