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The Cattle Ranch Programs

Nine hands-on programs, from a two-day introduction to bull breeding and calving season to a six-day deep dive into the full farming operation. Every program is led by our own experienced ranch staff and kept small so every visitor gets real time with the animals and the land.

Days on the ranch How demanding the work is When it's offered Group size limit
PopularCattle grazing along a fenced pasture trail

Bull Breeding Farm

Three easy days on open headlands, with a swim at every stage end.

  • 3 days
  • Easy
  • Spring to autumn
  • Max 12
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A fence line stretching across farmland at dawn

Stables & Hay

A high crossing with two summit mornings and a night in a hut.

  • 5 days
  • Challenging
  • Summer only
  • Group size: 8
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A quiet stock pond below rolling hills

Pasture Loop

A gentle loop across quiet farmland, built for slow morning walks.

  • 4-day stay
  • Easy
  • Year-round
  • Max 12
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New pasture routeA dirt lane through the hay fields

Back Pasture Trail

Pasture tracks, two nights among the Cattle, and one experienced hand to guide you.

  • 4-day stay
  • Moderate
  • Spring to autumn
  • Group size: 10
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A creek running through the ranch property

River Pasture Descent

Steep pasture trails, creek crossings, and a stop for animal feeding along the way.

  • 2 days
  • Challenging
  • Summer only
  • Group size: 6
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Almost full in the stablesOpen pasture stretching toward distant hills

Highland Cattle Crossing

Six days moving between pastures across open farmland, including a day on the farm ranch itself.

  • 6 days
  • Moderate
  • Summer only
  • Group size: 10
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A crater rim at first light

Sunrise Pasture Visit

An early start before dawn, animal feeding at sunrise, breakfast after.

  • 2 days
  • Challenging
  • Year-round
  • Group size: 8
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New pasture routeA flowering meadow below a pass

Hayfield and Pasture Loop

Flowering pastures, one working hayfield, two nights at a farm ranch set on open farmland.

  • 3 days
  • Moderate
  • Summer only
  • Max 12
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Sea kayaks on an empty beach

Barn to Barn Trail

Moving between small pastures, overnight stays near the stables, no roads in sight.

  • 4-day stay
  • Moderate
  • Spring to autumn
  • Group size: 6
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Cattle Thrive on Our Farmland

Tell us how many days you have and how much hands-on farming operation work you want, from easing into rural life to full livestock care.

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