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Wilson Ranches Retreat

  • Inn Details

    Welcome to the Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed and Breakfast in North Central Oregon. A 9,000 acre working cattle ranch takes you off the beaten track to our rustic hideout. Break free of the daily details and enjoy a rejuvenating stay in a quiet and peaceful environment. Enjoy golfing at the Kinzua Hills Golf Course, a 4x4 Sunset Ranch Tour with a magnificent view of the Cascade Mountain Range, a horseback ride in a geologically and historically rich area of Wheeler County, or a quiet hike to view the wildlife and diverse plant life on Wilson Ranches. You will be captivated by this incredible secluded scenic area. The Retreat is a great place to headquarter your exploration of the Clarno, Sheep Rock, and Painted Hills Units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The John Day River offers world class bass fishing and river rafting trips. We invite you to become part of our ranch family and share in our lifestyles celebrating anniversaries, weddings, family reunions, or just relaxing in the wide-open spaces on Wilson Ranches. Wilson Ranches Retreat provides a comfortable setting for meetings and corporate retreats. Let the Retreat be your home away from home.


    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

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    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Wedding Facilities

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  • Nightly Rate

    $79 - $109

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: noon    Check out: 11:00

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00 am

    • Serving location: Dining Room


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains


    City

    • Fossil

    • Distance to city: 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed and Breakfast is located in Wheeler County in North Central Oregon. The Retreat is two miles northwest of Fossil on Butte Creek Road. The Retreat is sited in the beautiful Butte Creek Valley and is surrounded by unique geology, sagebrush, juniper hills, hay fields and pastures. Fossil is located on the 45th parallel. Incorporated over a century ago, Fossil has a population of 450. Fossil sports a museum, interpretive center and public fossil beds at Wheeler High School. There is an airport available within 25 minutes of the Ranch at Condon, Oregon. Transportation is available upon request. The Portland Airport is 180 miles from Fossil. The Redmond Airport is 96 miles from Fossil. For further directions please give Phil and Nancy a call and they'll try to get you to WRR on the most direct or scenic route, depending on your needs.


    Airport

    • Portland, OR (PDX) 180 miles


    Area Attractions

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

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    Write a review

    Great Ranch Experience!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    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!


    Brodehl's stay at Wilson ranch

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    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.


    Happy Trails at Wilson Ranches Retreat

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    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


    Thanks for the memories

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    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


    For all the family

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    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!


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