Dude Ranch Getaways
Authentic ranch adventures, with a touch of luxury
Upcoming Dude Ranch Getaways
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NOV 14-17, 2024
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Autumn at it’s finest. Fall colors cover the ranch and the stone fireplaces in Parkfield are fired up. Experience ranch life, with modern comfort.
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MARCH 6-9, 2025
Spend days in the saddle riding through green landscapes and learning ranch skills. Spend afternoons enjoying massages, delicious meals, and local drinks.
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March 10-13, 2025
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Riding, roping and relaxing. It’s springtime on the V6! Learn ranch skills and refresh with massages, hot tubbing, local drinks and handcrafted meals. -
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March 13-16, 2025
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Perfect spring days spent in the saddle exploring the V6 Ranch. In the afternoon enjoy drinks by the fire, massages, and delicious meals. -
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June 19-22, 2025
Go on an unforgettable summer adventure! Spend beautiful mornings riding the V6 hills and afternoons lounging at the pool or getting massages.
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Sept 11-14, 2025
Fall on the V6 Ranch with golden hills, warm days, and cool nights. Enjoy trail rides, cattle work, and pamper yourself back in the tiny town of Parkfield.
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Oct 9-12, 2025
Explore the V6 Ranch at the peak of fall. Golden hills, perfect fall days, ranch life and true comfort and relaxation on the 20,000 acre V6 Ranch.
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Oct 30-Nov 2, 2025
Explore the golden hills of the V6 Ranch, gathering cattle, going on scenic trail rides, and honing your cow-working skills. In the evenings enjoy handcrafted meals, local drinks, and luxurious massages.
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Nov 13-16, 2025
Autumn at it’s finest. Fall colors cover the ranch and the stone fireplaces in Parkfield are fired up. Experience ranch life, with modern comfort.
Learn real ranch skills, explore the spectacular V6 Ranch and relax on this fun-filled ranch experience.
What to expect
On the first day guests will meet at the Parkfield Cafe for a welcome dinner and a chance to get to know the V6 Ranch crew and fellow riders. On the second day guests will be paired with their horse to ride for the weekend. From there we will spend our days on the back of a horse exploring the scenic V6 Ranch’s 20,000 acres and learning the fundamentals of a working cattle ranch from life-long cowboys and cowgirls. Evenings are spent relaxing in the tiny town of Parkfield, enjoying massages, soaking in the pool and hot tub, tasting local wine and beer, or just sitting on the Parkfield Lodge porch watching life go by in a town of 18 people.
Accommodation
Guests on V6 Dude Ranch Getaways kick up their boots in true comfort in the Parkfield Lodge. Each of its 10 unique rooms tell the story of Parkfield and the V6 Ranch and are spacious, fully modern, private, and hand-crafted. The Lodge provides the perfect place to relax with a pool, hot tub, and a large shaded lawn surrounded by towering Valley Oak trees.
Rooms at the Parkfield Lodge are booked via your registration for the ride and are included in the price of the ride. Rooms are assigned by V6 staff. Specific room requests are taken into consideration but are not guaranteed due to capacity restraints.
Learn more about the Parkfield Lodge here.
Food
Nothing compliments a long day in the saddle like a delicious, home cooked meal. All meals are prepared from scratch by the V6 Ranch Crew and Varian Family using the freshest of ingredients. Enjoy California ranch favorites like marinated top-sirloin cooked over an oak bbq, smoky cheese enchiladas, and fresh salads.
Kick off each day with scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, homefries, fresh-baked pastries, and fruit. For lunch enjoy sandwiches on locally baked bread with hand-sliced cold cuts and vegetables, delicious salads, freshly baked cookies and more.
Sample itinerary
Day 1:
3:00pm to 6:30pm: Check-in at the Parkfield Café & enjoy the afternoon
6:30pm: Dinner and get acquainted at the Parkfield Café
Day 2 & 3:
8:00am: Breakfast in the Parkfield Café.
9:30am: Head up to Blue Oak Camp to saddle up and ride out! Each day we will either trail ride, gather cattle, practice sorting and roping, or a combination of all three.
12am: Break for lunch out on the trail or in Blue Oak Camp.
2pm: Head back to Parkfield for massages or R&R around the pool.
6:30pm: Appetizers and dinner at the Parkfield Café.
Day 4:
8:00am: Breakfast at the Parkfield Café
9:00am: Trail Ride
12:00pm: Say our good-byes until next time!
Keep in mind that schedules may vary significantly.
Pricing
$1,350 per person for double+ occupancy
$1,600 per person for single occupancy
$950 for kids 12 and under (massage not included)
$500 deposit due at signup
Gratuity not included.
Includes: Accommodation in the Parkfield Lodge, 30 minute massage (not available for guests 12 and under), all meals, V6 Ranch Horse to ride all weekend, all activities and instruction.
“V6 Ranch is an amazing experience. The Dude Ranch Getaways are like being part of their family. The horses are great, the lodge accommodations are very comfortable, and the wranglers are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. This is not a nose to tail 1 hour ride place. You will get an opportunity to ride for several hours on mountain trails and open fields, and see amazing scenic vistas. The food is excellent, and they have several good wine and beer selections with dinner. I go to V6 several times a year, and look forward to it every time.”
~ Brian W.
More info
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Fill out the form here to request a registration form. We are a family-run team and are frequently working on the ranch, so it can take a few days to receive a registration form. Requests will be processed in order of receipt.
Fill out and sign the V6 Ranch registration form, V6 Ranch Release and pay a $500 deposit. If a deposit is not received within seven days, your spot will be forfeited.
Your balance is due no later than 30 days prior to your arrival.
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Due to the small group sizes on V6 Ranch Rides, cancelations have a significant impact and we must adhere to a strict cancellation policy. Please reach out to us at info@v6ranch.com to make any modifications to your reservation.
Reservations may be canceled or moved up to 60 days prior to your arrival less a 10% processing fee.
Reservations that have been moved to a different date are non-refundable and may incur an additional fee.
Moving a reservation within 60 days of the arrival date results in a $200 processing fee and the new date becomes non-refundable.
Reservations can only be moved one time.
Reservations that are canceled within 60 days of your arrival date result in a forfeited deposit.
Reservations that are canceled within 30 days of your arrival date result in a forfeited deposit and a 10% processing fee.
If you cancel once your final balance has been paid, there are no refunds.
There are no moving reservations once your final balance has been paid.
Guests that depart prior to the end of a scheduled reservation are responsible for the total original stay amount.
We strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance.
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V6 Ranch Dude Ranch Getaways are open to guests of all riding skill levels.
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Kids ages 7 and up are welcome.
For the safety of our horses we unfortunately cannot accommodate guests over 250 lbs.
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On Dude Ranch Getaways the group size is around 20 people.
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An experienced V6 Ranch Horse is provided for all riders, however you would prefer to bring your own horse there are plenty of stalls available. Horses must be in good shape and have shoes as terrain can be steep and rocky and guests must bring their own hay.
Learn more about our V6 Ranch Horses here.
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V6 ranch rides and events are held rain or shine
On a ranch in California, there is no better day than a rainy day! The ranch is BEAUTIFUL in the rain and we will do our best to ride around the rain.
Develop your ranch skills on this working cattle ranch, with coaching from working cowboys.