Our extended family has been on some epic adventures but nothing matched the standout service at this ranch. The team was professional, low key, friendly, constantly on the lookout for ways to be helpful. All of us, age 9 months to 84 years were so well taken care of! The food was absolutely delicious, catered to our specific tastes. The activities were plentiful, fun and diverse. The setting was spectacular. The lodgings were perfect, including the common areas. A+++!!!

My family visited this exquisite dude ranch in Crawford colorado in July 2018. My 10 year old daughter had never ridden horses before. The very qualified wranglers took grest pains to make her proficient as a rider. By the second day she was able to take a fabulous ride in the mountains with a picnic lunch for several hours. The chef is fabulous. The owners are hands on and are present and such genuine host and hostess. The morning coffee left on your door step for when you wake up is so thoughtful. The cocktail ride up in the mountains with breathtaking views was spectacular, as was the morning campfire breakfast. This is an incredible find. We will be back for years

We feel so lucky to have landed at SFR after having to change plans last minute due to a hurricane on the east coast. There were so many positives it is hard to know where to start. We went in September with the temperatures cool and perfect for outdoor activities. Courtney and the rest of the staff made sure our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. The choices of activities were a great chance to try something new (fly fishing) but also do some things we love (hiking). The Food was fantastic with several dishes with ingredients grown in the garden. Hard to explain but can't express how much the ranch buildings and grounds creates an environment of relaxation and beauty. Sitting on the front porch drinking coffee early in the morning looking at the beautiful grounds was a perfect start of the day and that feeling of "the day was made for me" continued throughout the day.

This was an extraordinary and phenomenal vacation and if we could give Smith Fork Ranch (SFR) 6 stars out of 5, we would. The activities (horseback riding, fly fishing, archery, clay shooting and spa) were so much fun and made even more so by the outstanding and incredibly attentive and accommodating guide staff (Levi, Alex, Paul and Lewis) and wrangler staff (Stacy, Hannah, Eve and Kayla). From the moment we arrived, Courtney and Casey (front of house?) made us feel so at home and welcomed us with open arms – we felt like part of the SFR family. Every request was met with a smile and “we can make that happen.” If you wanted the moon they would have lassoed it for you. Even the smallest detail was attended to, like a pot of coffee magically appearing in our house every morning. We rode almost every day on horses that we so very well cared for and on some of the most beautiful trails imaginable. The wranglers made sure that we were all comfortable with our horses and assigned horses that matched our skill levels and personalities. You could tell that they put al lot of thought into selecting the right horses for everyone in our group. Being new to fly fishing, after a few days we walked away having learned a fun new sport (that we will definitely try again soon) and pictures of lots of fish that we caught! The guides were great and took us out on the river in waders – it was a zen-like experience. The food was just outstanding and a match for any 4 star restaurant. At breakfast, lunch and dinner we were offered a variety of choices and enough to satisfy any appetite. The chef (Marcus) and his staff were very accommodating and baked a special cake to help us celebrate our son’s birthday. It was a great surprise for him. Everywhere he went that day, everyone wished him a happy birthday. The service and bar staff (Taylor, Dylan, Chelsea and Mike) were outstanding, making phenomenal cocktails and just taking such good care of us all around. And what a great wine selection, we had so much fun trying different wines at dinner every evening. We could go on and on raving about SFR, but what is really telling is that as we sit here writing this review, we are trying to figure out when we can get there next – very soon.

Our room was spacious including a living room with fireplace. The standards at this ranch compare to the finest found anywhere. Beautifully trained staff, excellent meals and presentation, incredibly friendly and personable employees at every level. We especially enjoyed the intimate size with a maximum capacity of just 24 guests. The farm to table fresh food was incredible. The eggs came from the neighboring farm. The beef was from a nearby ranch. The cheese was produced locally. The fruits and vegetables were grown onsite. Delicious food that made us feel good as well.