So you or someone you know wants to work at a Drowsy Water for the summer? Great. We hire around 25 enthusiastic, fun-loving, hard-working folks each summer to live, work, and play with some of the greatest guests in the world.  We are hiring for our 2015 summer right now! Here are a few thoughts to consider before heading to our website to apply. 1. Dates of availabilityOur season runs from late May through Mid September. Can you be here to help us open in mid-May? Can you stay until the end of our season or later? Usually, the more available you are, the better [...]

The turning of the new year means we are now looking forward to our summer season full of friends, new guests and warm, fun-filled days. One other thing we are looking forward to is our new barn (a.k.a. The End Shop).  Ryan headed up the demolition of the old building last fall. Team work was the name of the game. Check out the photos from the demolition of this historic building. We'll be positing the progress of the new building on facebook. Right now, the new concrete walls are covered in snow while a local log builder is working to assemble the new structure in [...]

After all the guests leave the ranch for the summer we smile, sigh, and cry a little. Then we remember we still have a lot of work to do before winter, and we get back in the saddle. One of the big tasks of the fall is the gathering, hauling, sorting, weaning, and feeding of our cows and calfs. Round up day is probably on of my favorite days of the year.  Here is a photo essay from round up day. It all starts as we ride out into the open range, the smell of sage in floating all around us... We begin to search high [...]

We wrapped our season here at Drowsy Water Ranch last week amid the beginnings of what is shaping up as a beautiful fall. So many great families and friends vacationed with us; we thank all of our guests for a great season.  We always value getting to know our guests and we enjoy showing and sharing our way of life with each and every one. Our staff is also beginning to trickle out of the ranch The staff bring so much fun, hard-work, and enthusiasm into our lives. We see them almost everyday for three months. By the time they go, we have great friends [...]

Yesterday, a bunch of tough gals showed how a girl goes about making an all-day ride lunch fun, memorable, and still a little girly. Whether they meant to or not, these cowgirls had a world-class lunch. After all, riding trusty trail horses through the mountains, a girl works up an appetite for good food and a whole lot of fun.  First, check out the location, location, location! Their choice of dining room has some of the best views in any restaurant west of the Mississippi. They relaxed on a mountaintop surrounded by wildflowers and blue skies. And the food packed in the saddlebags was plenty for [...]

This is the second installment of our staff introductions for 2014! They are all here working hard to get ready for the summer season. We will introduce the rest of our staff members soon, so check back again! Name: Emerson LukePosition: Wrangler/FarrierHometown: Woodland WashingtonYears at DWR: 1st yearOne hobby/passion of mine: Hunting, fishing, team roping, bowlingOne thing I have done or that has happened to me is: I used to be a rodeo clownI am excited to work at Drowsy Water Ranch this summer because the staff are a great group of people also i love riding horses and sharing that experience with others. [...]

We are only one week away from the first day of our 2014 season! We have been getting the ranch cleaned, the horses brushed, and our staff trained and ready for a summer filled with great guests, hard-work, and adventure. We are proud to introduce the staff that will be serving you this summer! And, this is just the first installment of intros...check back soon to meet the rest of the gang!Name: Kirsten RobinsonPosition: WranglerHometown: Wooster, OHYears at DWR: 1stOne hobby/passion of mine is: exercise/fitness; I love to run, play sports, and workout!One thing exciting I have done or that has happened to me [...]

 "When life gives you mud, make chocolate cake. "-mud-season 2014It is officially mud season around here. Not familiar with the term? Well, if not, consider yourself lucky. Mud season, by definition found in the ranch life dictionary of common terms, is the time of year when the ground turns to mush. The temperature is warm enough to melt the massive amount of snow from winter into the previously frozen ground causing squish, squash, and splishiness. Walking around, biking, horseback riding, or skiing is not advised. In other words, just stay inside until the ground solidifies.Indoor time means projects and cooking.  Inspired by the color [...]

As ranchers in Colorado, we know what season it is not by the temperature (since we have snow in three out of four of the seasons) but by what is going on around the ranch and by what work needs to be done. In fall, we cut hay and get ready for winter. In winter, we feed animals, plow snow, and do all we can to enjoy the snow. In summer, we clean the ranch, feed guests, and saddle horses. In spring, we put on our mud boots to trudge through thigh-deep mud, start getting the ranch ready for summer, and we also start calving. [...]

Uncle Sam would be proud. We celebrated Independence Day with gusto at Drowsy Water Ranch this year. We hosted numerous games and races that made for great family memories, lots of smiles, and a few hearty laughs. And don't forget the colors of the day! Our awesome staff got into the day with red, white, and blue. Enjoy a few pictures from the Fourth of July Games night at Drowsy Water Ranch! Maybe you and your family can join us next year for this memorable evening in the park.Luke Welcomes you to the games. Nell and Jack plot strategy for the next game.Concentrating on the [...]