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The Marriott Ranch in
Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains offers a series of
horseback riding packages for families and individuals
Enjoy the out-west
atmosphere with back-east convenience for some of the
finest western-style horseback riding in the Northern
Virginia area. Located just fifty miles west of the
Washington D.C. Capital Beltway, the Marriott Ranch
offers a variety of horse-related activities, none more
popular than our ninety-minute trail rides across parts
of our beautiful 4,200-acre working cattle ranch.
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
riders will enjoy themselves whether riding through
pastures, across creeks, in peaceful woods or among
grazing cattle.
Situated on 4200 acres in
the foothills of Virginia's majestic Blue Ridge
Mountains, Marriott Ranch provides individual travelers
and small corporate groups with a unique alternative to
the standard setting. Offering a historic manor House as
the property's centerpiece, the Marriott Ranch lets you
experience true hospitality while relaxing and
retreating in a natural setting. Event areas are perfect
for weddings, company picnics, team building, family
reunions more elegant social events.
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Enjoy the out-west atmosphere with back-east
convenience for some of the finest
western-style horseback riding in the
Northern Virginia area. |
Regular Guided Trail
Rides
Saturday and Sunday -
$39.00 per person + tax
Tuesday through Friday -
$35.00 per person + tax
Children must be at least
ten years of age to ride. Maximum weight limit is 250
pounds.
Special Trail Ride
Schedule
You must be at least 16
years of age to go on any of our special rides.
Chaps and Chardonnay
- $385.00 per couple + tax
Set off for Virginia horse
and wine country at Marriott Ranch with an overnight
package. Guests will receive wine tastings at three
neighboring wineries along with a gourmet picnic basket
to take along while you sample fine Virginia wines. In
addition, guests will explore the Ranch on horseback
during a 90-minute guided trail ride.
Dinner Rides -
$99.00 per person + tax
Enjoy a ninety-minute
scenic ride to our Western Town for a cowboy steak
dinner with all the fixin's and guitar entertainment.
Rides leave barn at approximately 4pm, guests are asked
to arrive by 3:30pm.
Saturday, July 17th
Saturday, August 21st
Halloween Special:
Friday, October 29th - $90.00 per person + tax.
Day Rides - $135.00
per person + tax
Saddle up for a horseback
adventure as your guide takes you on a scenic ride that
passes through the Angus Cattle Operation and includes a
stop for lunch.
Friday, September 10th
Friday, October 15th
River and Mountain
Rides - $79.00 per person + tax
Rides are 2 1/2 hours. For
the experienced rider.
River Rides: July
14th, August 18th, September 15th and October 13th
Mountain Rides:
July 22nd, August 26th, September 23rd and October 21st
Breakfast Rides -
$64.00 per person + tax
Start your day at 9am and
enjoy a leisurely ride to our Western Town. Here you'll
savor an outdoor, ranch-style breakfast consisting of
scrambled eggs, smoked bacon, pork sausage, skillet
potatoes, fresh fruit, coffee and orange juice. Take
pleasure in a scenic ride through Paradise Valley after
breakfast and return to the Trail Ride Barn by 11:30am.
Sunday, August 1st
Sunday, October 31st
Cattle Drives -
$175.00 per person + tax
Enjoy a day of driving our
Texas Longhorn cattle and a stop for a barbecue-style
lunch. For the experienced rider.
Sunday, September 5th
Private Rides -
$60.00 per person + tax
Enjoy a ninety-minute ride
including walking, trotting and cantering. For the
experienced rider.
Available Tuesday through
Friday by request and availability.
Overnight Horseback
Riding Packages
Experience a day in the
life of a cowpoke as you learn horsemanship skills and
cattle handling techniques. Arrive on Thursday for a BBQ
lunch, an afternoon ride, appetizers, dinner and guitar
entertainment. The second day includes a hearty
breakfast before you set out to do some cattle work and
riding, followed by lunch. This package includes
overnight lodging at our Baroness Cottage. Check in time
is 4pm on Thursday; check out after breakfast on Friday.
Thursday, October 28th &
Friday, October 29th
City Slicker Package
Rate: $385.00 per person double occupancy + tax;
$460.00 per person single occupancy + tax
Special Group City Slicker
Packages can be arranged for groups of 8 to 12 guests.
2010 Ranch Vacation
Packages - $680.00 per person double occupancy +
tax; $875.00 per person single occupancy + tax
Enjoy three days in the
saddle while taking in some breathtaking scenery on J.
W. Marriott's working cattle ranch. Guests will learn
basic horsemanship skills and cattle handling techniques
as they check herds and ride fences. Guests will be
entertained one evening by local musicians. The resident
cowboy and cowgirl will teach you how to throw a lasso
and shape a cowboy hat. There is a half-day tubing trip
on the Shenandoah River with this package. All horseback
riding, meals and lodging are included. Check in is
Monday at 4pm with an afternoon departure on Thursday.
Monday, August 30th -
Thursday, September 2nd
For reservations or more
information on these packages, contact Kelley Moss at
kmoss@marriottranch.com or at 540-631-5018, or call
toll-free 877-278-4574.
Special Group Ranch
Vacation Package dates can be arranged for groups of 6
to 12 guests.
View the Marriott Ranch Listing
