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Rancho Cortez
It's a Texas Dude Ranch.
It's a Cowboy Fat Farm.

Come to the Cowboy Capital of the World

in the beautiful Texas Hill Country –
less than an hour from San Antonio.

Your $99 Dude Ranch and $1,750 Fat Farm
Welcome to the ranch for a family vacation or holiday, fitness vacation, company retreat, church retreat, family reunion, or other group event. Saddle up and live your dreams for an hour, day, week, month, or longer.

Saddle Up Your Dreams
Cowboys, Cowgirls, and experienced riders: enjoy horseback riding with expert cowboy Larry Cortez, his daughter K.D., and his son Anthony. Plenty of Texas style fun with hay rides, campfires, cattle roundups, lasso lessons, swimming in our pool or soaking in our hot tub.

Lose Weight - Get Fit
Fitness and weight loss visitors work with Cooper Institute certified instructor Mary Cortez. Come for our popular 30 day weight loss camp or spend a few days or weeks. Guided hikes, water aerobics, yoga, weight training, aerobics, pilates, and horseback riding - along with classes in the air-conditioned gym - will help you meet your weight loss goals. We can get you started on the road to a healthier life and teach you new skills to take home.

Questions? Click here. We'd like to help.Or just call (830) 796-9339

 


Dude Ranch Specials

November 26, 2012 thru December 21, 2012
January 6, 2013 thru March 7, 2013
April 8, 2013 thru May 26, 2013
August 1, 2013 thru November 14, 2013

$99 Special Rate (per person / per night) - 2 person 2 night minimum.

Mention "$99 Special" when booking.

1pm check in, and 11 am check out
2 Night Minimum includes:

Check in Day:
1 one-hour trail ride as long as your arrival time is before 3pm
Dinner
Campfire
Use of Ranch Amenities
**Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, game room with ping pong and pool tables, horse shoe pit, hiking trails, workout gym

Following Days
Breakfast – 8am,
Lunch 12pm,
Dinner 6pm (5pm on Friday in Summer months)
Help Feed Groom and Saddle Horses
2 one-hour trail rides
Western entertainment
Learn to throw a lasso
Use of Ranch Amenities above
Help feed the longhorn cattle
Campfire, roasting marshmallows for smores, western story telling

Check out Day
Breakfast 8am
1 –one hour trail ride before departing the Ranch at 11am

Private Lessons and/or Arena Riding would be available for an extra charge, and can be reserved at check in time.

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    Horseback rides

    In or near San Antonio? Escape for day at the ranch. Just call (830) 796-9339.

    Need a Map?

    We’re just outside of Bandera.

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    Fat Farm Specials

    Warrior Boot Camp     more about boot camp...

    Price is for 2 WEEKS!!!

    Mention "Boot Camp Special" when booking.




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    Contact Us

    In Texas: 1 830 796 9339
    Out of state: 1 866 797 9339
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