The ATV Trails have expanded.

The ATV Trails in the Northeastern part of the State have taken a big jump ahead. You can now access over 600 miles of trails directly from you Cabin or Toy hauler. The routes and trails have expanded to include the Woodland Trails in Marinette County, most of Lakewood, Townsend and all the way north to Laona. In addition there is now a link to Langlade County from the Townsend area so White Lake and Langlade are now accessible. If you have any questions please drop us a note at info@spurofthemomentranch.org or call at (800) 644-8783 Toll-Free or (715) 276-3726 Locally

Culinary Adventure in the Northwoods

2009 brings the Ride Relax and Eat Retreat back again for two fun filled weekends. In July, the 10-12, we will have a BBQ and Southern Soul Food Celebration. The chicken barbequed over the open fire pit will be surrounded by a great supporting cast. While the guest tell stories and carry on this summer celebration, Breakfast will be available on Saturday at your leisure and Saturday night a trip to Amy's for Catfish and the Soul Food Menu. Our final weekend will be October 23-25 with a Wisconsin OktoberFest Affair. Friday's Apple Garlic Stuffed Pork Chops with all the fixing's will bring the group together for a Fall Festival. Saturday's Menu includes a great breakfast at your own pace and an evening at Amy's. There we will dine on Beef or Pork in a Black Cherry Sauce for our main course support by delectable salad and desert. Make your reservations soon to guarantee your spot at these relaxing events. For more information contact Ann at (800) 644-8783 or (715) 276-3726 or annm@spurofthemomentranch.org

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July 10-12 Down Home BBQ & Soul Food

October 23-25 Oktoberfest German Affair

Spur of the Moment Ranch offers folks a chance to relax and enjoy their favorite recreational activity in a beautiful outdoor setting any time of year. Warm weather is perfect for trail riding, carriage driving, riding ATV’s and kayaking. Cold Weather enthusiasts enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Year round hunting, fishing or hiking make the ranch a personal destination for a cozy, quiet atmosphere for “getting away”. It is nestled in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, which covers 661,000 acres of forest land with many scenic lakes and rivers. The forest offers 800 Miles of roads and trails open to the public. For wildlife watchers, the forest is abundant in Bald Eagles, loons, deer, bear, grouse, waterfowl, song birds and small mammals. Enjoy your personal adventure any time of the year... The Ranch is WI Travel Green Certified - Stop by for a tour... Skip and Ann Maletzke

ATV TRAILS EXPAND TO FOREST COUNTY AND BEYOND

The local ATV Clubs and Forest County Clubs have been working for a long time to connect The Nicolet Trail (old Oconto County Recreational Trail) to the Forest County System and beyond. They have finally accomplished that goal. Now you can come to visit Spur of the Moment Ranch; ride the Dusty Trails; enjoy the trails out into Marinette County; and head north to explore the Nicolet Trail through Forest County. It is hoped that by the end of Summer 2009; you will be able to get on up to the UP of Michigan on your ATV.

ATV Trails opened May 1rst; and close on October 31. Have a great summer.

CAMPSITES OPEN MAY 1 – OCTOBER 31

Bring your living quarters trailers or your toy haulers and enjoy a relaxing stay at Spur of the Moment Ranch in their campground. Not all your buddies have rigs. That is ok; because Spur of the Moment Ranch has a variety of accommodations including rustic camping cabins; and full housekeeping cabins. Because we sit on 12 acres; you have your own space; but are accommodations are convenient to each other, making your weekend with family or friends ideal for spending time together and having fun.

GETAWAYS

Although we have space for horses and ATV’s, does not mean that if those adventures are not for you, you cannot have a good time at the ranch. Many folks just come to get away from the hectic 24/7 life that is our world of today.

At the ranch you can just SIT in the shade of one of the cabin porches and relax. Bring up a good book; or borrow one of ours. Go for a walk; watch for our bald eagle that soars over the river; look for our neighborhood fox and her little brood of pups playing in one of the neighboring fields. Let the ranch guinea hens entertain you with their antics. Come and pet or feed the donkeys some grass and weeds; they love visitors; and can lower the blood pressure of almost all type A personalities. Slow yourself down, book a carriage ride, let life pass you by for a couple days and see how good you feel.

MASSAGE BEGINS 2^ND YEAR

Lori Yeager has been a wonderful addition to our ranch. Many folks have enjoyed the relaxation that comes with having a massage. This year, we have added ½ hour sessions for those folks who may have never had massage and are not sure if they will like it; or for those who need to watch their pennies but need the stress relief. We also have our 1 hour sessions; but we have also added a 1 ½ hour session for those who need a little extra stress relief; or are trying to work out an injury or weekend warrior overloads. Whatever the reason, massage can be a great add on to any weekend at the ranch.

You may make your appointment when you schedule your reservation at the ranch. Unfortunately, you cannot make massage appointments on line, but if you mention in the comments section, someone will call or email and get it scheduled.

You can also make an appointment when you get to the ranch, just let Ann know when you check in, and it can be scheduled then.

GROWTH SPURT COMPOST

Last July, Skip and I took a two day driving adventure to Pennsylvania to go pick up about 35,000 of our newest best friends. They are our red wiggly worms. They were great little travelers, didn’t say much; no arguing; and they didn’t have to be entertained. When we got them back to the ranch, we started up our Vermicomposting Unit. It took all winter, but today, we have approximately 250,000 worms in our unit, and are harvesting natural compost about two times a week.

The worms eat and digest our horse manure; a byproduct of our horse guests at the ranch; and decompose it into a rich natural compost, which is a wonderful natural fertilizer supplement for your flower or vegetable gardens when mixed in with your soil.

Feel free to take a free tour of our facility when you are visiting the ranch. Natural Compost is available for purchase at the ranch.

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More About the Ranch

The Ranch is a unique destination, a place for guests to pursue their personal adventure; or a cozy, quiet place to relax with friends and family. The ranch sits on the Nicolet Trail (Oconto County Recreational Trail) and at the edge of the Nicolet National Forest; down the road from the Oconto River; and at the north end of Chute Pond. Our setting allows for a wide range of recreational pursuits any season of the year whether they involve ATV's; horses; snowmobiles; cross country skiing; kayaking; snow shoeing; hiking; fishing; or hunting. For your comfort and price range their are rustic camping cabins; full house-keeping cabins; or independent camp sites available. Our guests enjoy opportunities to reminisce with old friends or make new ones around the campfires. Everyone enjoys petting Thorn, the 2,200 lb. Perchron or the many miniature donkeys that reside at the ranch. Kids find climbing the many rock piles or sitting on the swing great fun. Some of our guests find cooking over the big fire pits to be great family fun; while others enjoy dining out at local restaurants and supper clubs.

The ranch is a member of the Wisconsin Innkeepers Association; Dairyland Driving Club; Chute Pond Trail Systems; Dusty Trail System; the Mountain Business Association and Carriage Operators of North American.

Ann and Skip Maletzke are the proprietors of the Ranch. We own Hackney, Saddlebred, Perchron horses and Miniature Donkeys that we used for pleasure driving. We have operated both commercial training operations, Willowlane Farm and Stables, an American Saddlebred Show Training Barn, and breeding operations. We also own and operate SRMi Consulting, LLC., a consulting company specializing in the design and building of mobile medical clinics and specialty display systems.

Contact Information

We can be reached at the ranch in Mountain, WI. Please call or write Ann or Skip Maletzke or for additional information.

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Telephone - Voice or TTY: 800-644-8783
or: 715-276-3726
FAX: 715-276-2946
Postal address: 14221 Helen Lane - P.O. Box 190 Mountain, WI USA 54149
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Last update on Tuesday, June 30, 2009