Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch

2009-10-02T17:09:00.001-07:00

Equine Guided Team Building and Corporate Development

It was once said by Winston Churchill:

"There is nothing so good for the inside of a man, than the outside of a horse."

We, here at Greenhorn Ranch, know that this is the truth. Our horses are our team mates in living, playing and working. They sense our moods and our feelings and provide us instantaneous feedback to help us understand how others may perceive us. With this information, we can become more effective communicators, leaders and gain valuable insights that make us more effective and help us reach our goals. We want to share these opportunities with our guests and as such have sought training and education with which to craft programs geared toward individuals, groups, families and organizations.

Equine Guided Team Building In Association with Plumas Charter School

2009-10-02T16:58:00.003-07:00

FEATHER RIVER BULLETIN
September 28, 2009
Horsing Around Makes for a Great Learning Experience
by Linda Satchwell, Staff Writer
Plumas Charter School, in concert with Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch, is participating
in a pilot course in “Equine Guided Leadership.” The course is directed at students in
sixth through 10th grades, “an age of enormous transition,” said program developer Dr.
Lisa Kaufman Kelly of Greenhorn Ranch....

IN THE NEWS ... AGAIN...

2009-10-02T16:56:00.001-07:00

The Most Affordable Horseback Riding Vacations in the West!

2009-07-12T17:03:00.000-07:00

Did you know that if you refer someone to Greenhorn for a Vacation, you can save 10% on your next family vacation? That's about a $500 savings for a family of 4 ! We also have the best EDUVACATIONS around! Check it out!!!

Stormy Arrives at Greenhorn!

2009-06-27T18:38:00.000-07:00

Stormy, colt to Laci, arrived on June 3rd. He was 2 weeks overdue, but came out charging! Come check him out - he visits guests every week on the lawn for his wild colt show!

2009-06-06T11:06:00.001-07:00

IRON HORSE ROUND UP! YEEHAW! Join the Greenhorn Gang for some great bar-b-q, rodeo games (real horses) and a great band - the Fryed Brothers! Check out the Fryeds at www.fryedbrothersband.com and for your viewing pleasure, here is a flyer!

To Make reservations, just call 1-800-33HOWDY, packages available, of just come for the day and band...it's gonna ROCK THE HOUSE!

In The Know...Truckee California Writes About Greenhorn Ranch

2009-05-21T12:19:00.001-07:00

http://www.intheknowtruckee.com/index.php/lisa-kaufman-kelly/
In the Spring of 2007, Dr. Lisa Kaufman Kelly and her husband Mike left their corporate jobs, and made their way west to Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch in Quincy, CA. Lisa now manages the hospitality side of the business at Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch, while her husband manages the Ranch operations. So how does a PhD from Purdue University wind up running a guest ranch? As they say, “to make a long story short”….

It started in the 70’s when Lisa’s family, in a search for the perfect family vacation, found Greenhorn Ranch in Sunset magazine. With horseback riding, REAL cowboys, singing around a bonfire, log rolling in the pond, and wild western dances, the family found an ideal destination. Lisa’s parent’s bought 7 parcels of land around the Ranch, built a log cabin, and returned with the family to Greenhorn Ranch at every opportunity.

After going off to college, graduate school, and starting a family of her own, Lisa ended up as Dr. Kelly, director of a private business college in Reno, NV. Seldom taking family vacations and finding her family tethered together by technology, bound to the telephone, and glued to monitors in work and play, Lisa decided it was time to take her family to Greenhorn Ranch. After a horseback ride, cookout, and an overnighter, the family put money down on 6 amazing acres adjacent to Greenhorn Ranch and bought a trailer. Lisa was back home and it felt good!

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch is a short drive from Truckee, CA. Horseback riding is the main activity at Greenhorn, while the summer is packed full of activities like swimming, frog racing, fishing, and a real rodeo where you, the guest’s, are the featured attraction! Spring and fall offer the perfect setting for meetings and retreats, family reunions and special events. Greenhorn Ranch has plenty of modern amenities, no “roughing it” required! For more information go to www.greenhornranch.com or call 1-800-33-HOWDY

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2009-05-21T12:16:00.000-07:00

IN THE KNOW...TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA WRITES ABOUT US!
http://www.intheknowtruckee.com/index.php/lisa-kaufman-kelly/
In the Spring of 2007, Dr. Lisa Kaufman Kelly and her husband Mike left their corporate jobs, and made their way west to Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch in Quincy, CA. Lisa now manages the hospitality side of the business at Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch, while her husband manages the Ranch operations. So how does a PhD from Purdue University wind up running a guest ranch? As they say, “to make a long story short”….

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Who Knew...Greenhorn Ranch in the News Again!

2009-05-21T11:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.intheknowtruckee.com/index.php/lisa-kaufman-kelly/

In the Spring of 2007, Dr. Lisa Kaufman Kelly and her husband Mike left their corporate jobs, and made their way west to Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch in Quincy, CA. Lisa now manages the hospitality side of the business at Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch, while her husband manages the Ranch operations. So how does a PhD from Purdue University wind up running a guest ranch? As they say, “to make a long story short”….

Victory Garden at Greenhorn Ranch

2009-05-12T10:41:00.001-07:00

What a WONDERFUL Mother's Day it was for Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch. We planted a VICTORY GARDEN on the Ranch, enjoyed the company of 100 lunch guests and had a great time! If you were not able to make it, we did miss you and if you were here to share in the festivities, your hard work in the garden was greatly appreciated!

Taste of Plumas

2009-04-25T15:02:00.000-07:00

We took 2nd place for BEST ENTREE! Go Carla - our premier chef - who cooked up here amazing Pozole! YIPPE YEAH!

Greenhorn Greets California Deer Association!

2009-04-25T13:48:00.000-07:00

The Horses are Home for 2009!

2009-04-19T16:59:00.000-07:00

We welcome our heard in for 2009! They have been "wintering" in greener pastures, so now they are home. He is our Magnificent Zeus leading the way with Diana close on his tail...well not too close!

Partnership Opportunities!

2009-03-24T15:29:00.001-07:00

Greetings from Ralph & Trish Wilburn,

Hard to believe it’s almost spring again. The creek is flowing, there’s still snow on the ground and the sun is shining! We’re looking forward to another great summer at the Ranch and wanted to update you, our extended Ranch family, on our plans to make your vacation the best ever and to make darned sure that you take home a saddlebag full of memories to last a lifetime!

The Guest Ranch will be open May, June, July & August for horseback riding, cookouts, frog racing and all our fantastic western activities! The activity schedule is posted on our website as are all our specials and discounts.

This year, we are "dog friendly". We've always had our Ranch dogs about - Josie, Rooster, and Soche, but this year, we're inviting you to bring your best friends too! Check out our dog_friendly details. In addition to that, we have a great spring_special and heck, we're even riding on Fridays now!

Following the last week in August, we are concluding the Guest Ranch operation for 2009 and opening up the Ranch, for a fall/winter lease, to groups and programs so others can enjoy the splendor of the High Sierra and the western way of life s we have enjoyed so much. If you are interested in leasing the Ranch for your business or know of an organization that may be, please call us directly! Other partnership opportunities include joining our investment team to become a share holder.

So, saddle up partner, it’s time to ride at Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch!

Happy Trails, Ralph & Trish

2009-03-24T15:19:00.000-07:00

Fly Fishing for FATHER'S Day at Greenhorn Ranch! Spend your weekend with Dad, doing what he loves - fishing, horseback riding, relaxing at the Ranch and enjoying GREAT FOOD! Click on the flyer for details, or just give us a call. We can include real cool fly fishing gear with registration if you need it, or just come with your own gear. We're including ranch packages and activities with this event, so don't miss out! Call 1-800-33HOWDY!

Feature Length Movie at Greenhorn Ranch!

2009-03-18T10:34:00.000-07:00

BE IN A MOVIE at Greenhorn Ranch!
Check it out...http://www.cowgrrrls.com/. Check it out on Myspace too! http://www.myspace.com/cowgrrrls The film crew is looking for EXTRA's - so why not have a vacation, be in a movie and who knows...maybe we'll see you at the Oscars!

Our Vacationing Herd

2009-02-04T16:15:00.000-08:00

A really kind friend checked on our herd one day and sent these really cool photos. Our herd spends winter in greener pastures...literally! In Quincy, just 1,000 ft. lower in elevation than the Ranch, the snow is a bit lighter, the grasses taller and the food abundant! Enjoy!

Greenhorn Hosts Feather River College Rodeo Reunion

2009-01-04T14:42:00.000-08:00

This weekend was the 5th annual FRC Rodeo Team Reunion. We were lucky enough to be selected to be the PERMANENT site of the FRC Rodeo Reunion. It was a blast! Thanks to Danny Leonhardt, it was a hoot'n holler'in good time. We sang, played left, right, center with Joanne and Ken and Ralph & Rob stayed up till dawn with the guys. Ellie shared his glory days and we were pretty much riveted to our chairs.

Though we started on Friday night, it ran to Sunday morning. Sunday was really exciting with ice fishing and a weenie roast on the frozen pond. The guys played ice hockey with beer cans and everyone had a dunk in the frozen water...no better way to stay awake...wide awake! The fish were not bitin' so we ordered pizza! YEEHAW! Can't wait 'till next year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2009-01-01T12:13:00.000-08:00

What a blast...no literally, we had a blast...after blast...after blast. Ralph and the gang shot the cannon off in the traditional Greenhorn way starting around 5 p.m., a few times during dinner at 8:00 p.m. then again before, during and after midnight! No one can say that they DIDN'T hear Greenhorn welcoming in the New Year! We all had a blast. The DJ played great tunes, the dance floor was never bare.

Keepin' an Eye Out for YOU!

2008-12-29T14:45:00.000-08:00

Howdy! It's warm out and the snow is melting...but there's much much more in store! So, get on out here and check out our New Year's BASH! We're watching for you!

LONGBOARD BASE CAMP!

2008-12-28T15:50:00.000-08:00

Hey Gang! It's LONGBOARD TIME! We're gearing for Longboard Race Base Camp! You know what that means... We are gonna spend the day at Johnsville for the world famous Longboard Races on the 3rd Sunday of January, February and March and then head on back to the Ranch for a hootin' hollerin' good time! So, strap on them boards and head DOWNHILL with the Greenhorn Gang! Check it out...This is Mike on his boards. He didn't win, but boy, did he look good! This year, Mike is on the Plumas Ski Club Board of Directors and he is organizing the races at Johnsville. Check out www.plumasskiclub.org for details on the club, membership and of course, the races.

Snowmobile Base Camp

2008-12-17T15:42:00.000-08:00

Hey All Y'all! Our prayers for snow were answered! We are now advertising our Snowmobiler Package - Greenhorn BASECAMP! We are offering really great food and lodging packages for snowmobilers and so far, the first day of this year's advertising, we've had about 10 requests for information! We are so excited - Ralph & Trish are jonesing to get their machines out and blaze some trails! Check out the flyer here.

This should really heat up the place!

How'd We Do

2008-12-15T16:06:00.001-08:00

Hi All! We would love to hear your feedback - how'd we do in our attempt to be technologically savvy for a Dude Ranch? Talk amongst yourselves...

Romantic Winter Getaway

2008-12-14T15:58:00.000-08:00

Don't want to spend your whole allowance at once? We don't blame you! Come check out Greenhorn Ranch where the air is clean, the time is yours and you're not breakin' the bank. We are open YEAR ROUND now and you are officially invited to our Bed & Breakfast Inn on Greenhorn Ranch Road! We have snow...we have trails; we have trees...we have a lovely frozen pond perfect for ice fishing.... On New Years, Ralph shoots off the cannon, so not too sure how solid the ice is. You know what to do, give us a ring at 800-33HOWDY even if you just wanna say "hi" to Nana. We'd love to hear from ya!

We are just waiting for you

2008-12-14T15:49:00.000-08:00

If you are interested in a Wild West Singles Weekend at Greenhorn Ranch, we'd love to hear from you! We have a hootin' hollerin' good time here, but need to find out from the horses mouth, YOU the public at large, about what you want, when you want it and of course how you want it! YIPPEE...time to ride!!!

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch

"There is nothing so good for the inside of a man, than the outside of a horse."

Equine Guided Team Building In Association with Plumas Charter School

IN THE NEWS ... AGAIN...

The Most Affordable Horseback Riding Vacations in the West!

Stormy Arrives at Greenhorn!

In The Know...Truckee California Writes About Greenhorn Ranch

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Who Knew...Greenhorn Ranch in the News Again!

Victory Garden at Greenhorn Ranch

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Taste of Plumas

Greenhorn Greets California Deer Association!

The Horses are Home for 2009!

Partnership Opportunities!

Happy Trails, Ralph & Trish

Feature Length Movie at Greenhorn Ranch!

Our Vacationing Herd

Greenhorn Hosts Feather River College Rodeo Reunion

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Keepin' an Eye Out for YOU!

LONGBOARD BASE CAMP!

Snowmobile Base Camp

How'd We Do

Romantic Winter Getaway

We are just waiting for you