Dog friendly getaways are available at Spur of the Moment Ranch. This week David and Katherine K. joined us with their 3 little beagles Ernie, Mocha, and friend ( forgot the name, I am getting old). They found it a great spot to get the Beagles out for a long 6 mile hike yesterday. Beagles do not miss a sniff in the forest, they love to put noses to the ground take in...
Learn MoreThere have been requests through time for Logo Denim Shirts for Spur of the Moment Ranch. Here they are ladies. Linda Z was kind enough to model them for the ranch. They have a great fit for the ladies; rugged wear Wrangler Shirts geared for the outdoors. Shirts are available at the ranch in Medium, Large, X-Large, and...
Learn MoreSpur of the Moment Ranch would like to assist you to have the adventure you have been waiting for, here it is ATV-UTV Rentals Information for our area at Powersports Rental Network http://www.rentals-wisconsin.com/side-by-side-utv. If you prefer to contact them by phone call 920-428-4111. Powersports Rental Network is a rental retailer from Menasha, Wisconsin. Erik does...
Learn MoreWhat a beautiful April spring Girls Getaway Weekend this past week. Our ladies this weekend enjoyed bringing their horses up for an early getaway. There were about 15 ladies in 3 cabins. As you can see, Sunday’s sunny, warm weather was an opportune time to sit, relax, and gab before packing up to go home. On Friday, the ladies enjoyed a quiet ride to the southern...
Learn MoreAfter a very long winter, finally ATV trails open May 10, 2013 in Oconto County. Everyone is excited to be back out on the trails. The trails in Oconto, Marinette, Forest, and Florence County are open to ATV and UTV machines. Pick up a new map at Spur of the Moment Ranch, check out the new route through Langlade County. Town roads in Townsend, Lakewood, Riverview, and...
Learn MoreSpur of the Moment Ranch takes a natural by product – horse manure – of our very special horse guests and turns it into natural compost. This process is an environmentally friendly way to recycle this by product and turn it into something nutritious for our gardens. Our guests at the ranch were fascinated by the process and husband Skip gave them a tour of...
Learn MoreIt is my pleasure to bring you the May Events Calendar in Oconto County Wisconsin, thanks to Oconto County Economic Development Corporation and Samantha Routheau for compiling the list each month. It is my intent to make this a monthly blog to help all of my guests keep track of the events that they are most interested in. May 1st Horse Trails Open! Oconto County has...
Learn MoreIn spite of the fact that winter is holding us in a bear hug, springing ahead you can see Ann and Skip at Midwest Horse Fair. Midwest Horse Fair begins April 19th and runs through April 21, 2013 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Spur of the Moment Ranch booth space is located in the Exhibition Hall, Booth Number 2103. Stop by and say “hi” or...
Learn MoreGreg, Jen, and Rory were kind enough to give Spur of the Moment Ranch a Living Social Escape Testimonial after their recent visit. Livingsocial.com is an avenue for independent properties to attract new guests; or perks to return guests on off season weekends and weekdays. Through Living Social the property posts a package, and it is advertised worldwide through the...
Learn MoreThe atv utv trails open May 1 in Oconto County and the surrounding counties of Forest, Florence, and Marinette counties of Wisconsin. As the days get longer, and the sun gets warmer and melts the snow piles everyone is looking toward Spring and getting out there atv and utv for some recreational riding. It is a beautiful time to be in the forest, the leaves are budding,...
Learn MoreThursday morning early I was outside, the sun glistened through the snow and ice that clung to the trees; the ranch was beautiful. So often, even I do not think of doing a Spring getaway in March in Wisconsin. There is the inevitable melting and freezing of snow; there is the resulting mud until the soil thaws and the water is able to soak into the earth. But it can be a...
Learn MoreThis morning I was enjoying the warm sun shining on my face as I was taking a walk in Memphis, Tennessee. Most of year is spent working and enjoying life at Spur of the Moment Ranch, but once in a while I too need to getaway and recharge my batteries so that I can be the best that I can be when I get back home and show all of you who visit us the hospitality that you are...
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