Wilson Ranches Retreat

We are local folks living in the same county in which the Wilson Ranches Retreat is located. My husband I had an opportunity to stay at the retreat recently and found the retreat to be a treat. The other guests were pleasant and interesting to visit. The home cooked breakfast was tasty and memorable. We plan on stay there again. I would highly recommend you visit, and stay 2 nights. :)

We came here on our honeymoon. It was our first stop and it was awesome to relax and kick off a great trip. Since then we've been back with our daughter who is in LOVE with the horses. It's a great place to enjoy no matter what your family status. Phil and Nancy are fabulous hosts that make you immediately feel like part of the ranch. We will definitely be back!

We found theWilson Ranch Bed and Breakfast by accident the first time. We just saw their sign on the road and decided to take a chance and stay there. We were pleasantly surprised at what we found. The rooms were clean and tastefully furnished. The breakfast was wonderful. It was more than enough. It was like a 5 star breakfast... It was a quiet and relaxing place to stay. Deer wondered around in the yard at night and we saw herds of elk as well. We were impressed.by the helpful owner/hosts Phil andNancy. The next ime we stayed at their ranch was on purpose.. Because the following day was Thanksgiving they made arrangements for us to have a big Thanksgiving dinner in Fossil. We would certainly recommend anyone to visit their Bed and Breakfast. We will certainly return in the future. Roy & Rosalee Brodehl.

We enjoyed our stay at Wilsons' so much that when our older daughter got married and her French family arrived from Lyon for the wedding we took them to the Wilson Ranch for several days of horseback riding and enjoying life in the Old West. It was one of the best experiences in our lives - and the French family as well! We all agreed that whether coming from Bend or France the experience is wonderfully unique! Ed & Sharon Tillinghast, Bend, OR

Summer 2010: Spending time with my daughter is always priceless. Spending a couple days at Wilson Ranch with my daughter was not only priceless but an experience we both will forever ever cherish. Leaving the big city lights for vibrant star filled nights, leaving traffic for awesome horses, having the best home cooked meals, enjoying hospitality second to done ( THANK YOU PHIL AND NANCY ), seeing beautiful country that goes forever, moving cattle on awesome horses...............Oh, being saddle sore feels so good!!!! Can not wait to return. Thank you Wilson Ranch. Barry & Nicole Hasson, Lake Oswego, Oregon

I love Wilson Ranches Retreat. As a newer American citizen it opened my eyes up to a western rural experience that is far from wild. Phil and Nancy have a GREAT family and the B & B is super comfortable. I have 3 grown up kids living in England and Australia and I have made sure that they all have experienced the ranch at different times. My kids loved their experiences and will be returning soon. We have also visited with a group of friends and had a great time. We highly recommend the experience for family or groups of friends or even if you want a quiet retreat for yourself!

Don't let Wilson Ranches Retreat pass you by! The rooms are very welcoming, the breakfasts are delicious, and Phil and Nancy's company can't be beat. My husband and daughter go on a father/daughter weekend each year. They have so much fun, that my son and I had to come just this once. What an awesome experience!

Some friends and I rent the house every year for an extended weekend. What a joy! We love Phil, Nancy, and their family. Their hospitality is outstanding, their food delicious, and their stories both hilarious and intriguing. It is a working ranch, not a resort. Don't go there expecting a hot tub and chocolates on your pillow. Do go there to relax, join in lively conversation, take a incredible horse-back ride, tour the countryside, and be warmly received by your hosts. It's an experience you won't forget!

Wilson Ranches Retreat is a wonderful country getaway where the staff make you feel like family. The rooms are comfortable and quiet. The location makes for easy scouting at the fossil beds or a day trip to the Painted Hills. Come and enjoy an enormous country breakfast, horseback riding and relaxing.

It's a working ranch. It's wonderful. I was on a working trip that took me to Fossil, and although I do live in Oregon, I had not been to the area before. I like B & B's so chose the Wilson Ranch. It was great! Scenery is spectacular. Accommodations very confortable. Phil and Nancy prepared a terrific dinner and the breakfast the next day delicious. Good conversations with the guests and meal time. I recommend the Wilson Ranch to experience the beauty and hospitality of rural Oregon.

They had great communication with us for reservations and were very understanding when we needed to cancel for family reasons. Many thanks to them. We look forward to a 2012 stay with them.

The memories will last forever. Thank you to Phil, Nancy, Brian, Chris, Karen, Sally and all the horses. Myself, along with two friends took our daughters to Wilson Ranch Retreat B & B and had an incredible father, daughter experience. The bottom line is simple and as follows. Beautiful scenery, Lots of wildlife, Super comfortable accommodations, Fabulous home cooked breakfast, Superb horses, and maybe best of all, Hospitality for which we will be forever grateful. Barry Hasson, Portland, Oregon

My two children and I stayed at the retreat in June. It was beautiful!!!! I was so impressed with the value of the bed and breakfast. Each day we awoke to stunning scenery, breathtaking views, and pleasant conversation from Phil and Nancy! We went on day trips to the Fossil beds, Painted Hills, and other local spots. My children loved riding horses, looking for fossils, and visiting with the other guests. I can't wait to visit again!!!!! Thanks again for everything!! Leigh Ann, Andrei, and Sasha Sublette

My family and I had the best vacation ever: horseback riding, fossil hunting, sightseeing to see the painted mountains, and eating fantastic breakfasts with friendly hosts and guests. The weather was wonderful and the scenery from atop the horses or in the car was unbelievable. Janice from Texas

I don't do B&B's but this is not your cookie cutter place to stay. Would I stay again? You bet!! Phil is a comic and BBQ master with Nancy making you feel at home the experience couldn't have been any better!! Richard B. Merlin, OR

If you want a "real" ranch experience without a lot of fake activities, this is the place for you. Warmth, hospitality galore, and a sense of being welcomed into the Wilson family was just what I needed for my Spring Break. I enjoyed my stay immensely, and appreciated the opportunity to "help" with gathering the cows.

Our thing group ended up there on a suprise Thing Rallye (small vw's). We must say it was a true suprise and rather splendid. The ambience was very pleasant and the enetertainment at meals made you want to stay instead leave. Phil-osphil was a real hoot. Some of us went on a horse ride and had a blast. The meals, let me tell you, they were delicious and on time everytime. Nancy cooks good. Karen kept the house clean as a whistle. Thanks all for a great time. Bill and Susie.

We had a delightful stay this past weekend over Valentine's Day! Nancy and Phil are warm and fun people who made our stay a delight. The accomodations were clean and the food was great! This is a working ranch and the environmental surrounding it was quiet, peaceful and beautiful. It felt like home and there is no doubt we will be returning again soon! Kudos to the Wilson's for this great weekend getaway! Jennifer Plemmons, Kennewick, WA

We had an incredible time and it was truly a peaceful, beautiful place to vist!

We spent one night there in early Sept. I was afraid to book any more nights because I really didn't know what that had to offer and waht the accomodations would look like. I was also afraid my husband who can be quite "picky" might object to the "bed and breakfast" atmosphere, his "first". Lastly I wasn't sure if children would really be welcome, even though I had seen reviews from families, and we were bringing our 10-yr old granddaughter. Boy, did I make a mistake in booking one night!---I should have booked at least 3 nights!! We had soooooooo much fun enjoying the view, the nature sights and sounds, 100's of deer in the evening in the fields, the back deck was great, the bedrooms were so cute and clean and comfy, I could just go on and on. And the breakfast, well, it was fantastic! We all were made to feel so at home and so welcome. We are definitely coming back ("Mr. Picky" too) and will stay longer. What a jewel to find this place and these gratious hosts.

this B and B is amazing! We just got back from our 2nd time there and can't wait to go back. It is such an enjoyable getaway and Phil and Nancy are so hospitable, hilarious and welcoming! We love them.

... because on the one hand, I want to tell everyone I know about this place, and on the other hand, I want to keep it secret because we know we'll be back. Our family recently spent three days at Nancy and Phil's ranch, and it was a vacation we'll remember for the rest of our lives. My wife and boys spent 8 hours over three days exploring the ranch on horseback, and I have to say that the view from the top of the surrounding mountains is nothing short of spectacular. The horses are all neck-reined, so even my 8-year-old could easily control his own horse. For my 5-year-old, they had a saddle with a seat belt! The rooms are exquisitely clean, comfortable and air conditioned in the summer. Breakfast was fantastic. Lounging on the deck late at night, I could hear elk bugling in the distance. And Nancy is the consummate hostess. By the time we left, we felt like friends, and my 8-year-old actually cried a little because he didn't want to leave. Thanks so much, Nancy and Phil, for a fantastic long weekend! Mark Goldstein Portland

I have been at the ranch 4 times. Getting ready to go for a 5th in about 6 weeks. Can't wait to Phil and Nancy! These are the most wonderful down to earth people you will ever meet. Go and see them. You won't be sorry.

We stayed in May, 2009. We were so wonderfully pleased to have found this warm, inviting and comfortable "home". The food, service and quiet made the stay all the more perfect. The owners are offer a great "country" experience in a pleasant place with great food and "best of the west" friendliness. I can't recommend this experience enough

I have never felt as welcome and comfortable in any place outside of my own home! Phil and Nancy are the most wonderful hosts ever. Breakfast is delicious beyond belief. We are going back again in two weeks and can't wait! Gene and Diane Sawyer

This is a great escape from your normal work life. Relax and enjoy the beauty of this wonderful place. Read, ride, walk, fish, watch the deer, the sunrise and sunset. Try it once and you'll be back time and time again!