Guinea Hens

With lots of first time guests coming to the ranch this winter, there have been many questions like “what kind of bird is that”  or “those aren’t turkeys, are they”? No, they are guinea hens. I tell folks that they are working birds on the ranch. A guinea hen will eat its weight in wood ticks in a season, they view them like snickers bars...

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Groundhog Day

Happy Ground Hog Day everyone. According to Wynter the groundhog at the Milwaukee Zoo, she did not see her shadow today so that suggests an early spring here in Wisconsin. Although we are 3 hours north and I could not find my ground hog today, I did happen upon this great deer track in the snow in the woods.  The ground hogs in Mountain did not see their shadows or...

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Winter Smores Campfire

Thank you to all of our Living Social guests who have come through the ranch this winter, and those yet to come. We appreciate the business. As a part of our Living Social Package we have been building a winter campfire for our Living Social guests who wish to brave the elements and experience a smores campfire on some pretty cold nights. To be honest, after a nice...

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MASSAGE RETURNS TO THE RANCH

We are so excited about our ability to provide massage here at the ranch. Many folks have been asking if massage would again be available. Well here it is. It will change slightly, as we have turned our dedicated massage cabin back into a rental cabin. But, I feel that our alternative will be much relaxing for our guests. Our massage will come to your cabin, you will have...

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Living Social Escape

Spur of the Moment Ranch is expanding its horizons through Living Social Escapes. Check out what two of our guests had to say about their escape  and book yours at the following link http://www.livingsocial.com/escapes/205898-wisconsin-northwoods-cabin . The Escape Deal ends Monday...

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE

Here at the ranch we are busy decorating for Christmas. Many of you have probably noticed that there are 6 days blocked out at Christmas. For the first time in many, many years our children and grandchildren will be home for Christmas; as well as our niece and nephew and their families. To round out the family, my brother and sister-in-law will be joining in the fun as...

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Festive Day inspite of the Weather

The first Saturday of December, mark the date in your calendar for next year. Everyone who came to the Spur Christmas Craft Fair seemed to have a good time. There was a little snow left on the ground, which truely put the ranch in the spirit of Christmas. The day was festive inspite of a little drizzle that later turned to cold rain but the ranch hosted about 150 people...

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Spur Specials at Christmas Craft Fair

Save on Cabin Rentals for the 2012 season or give a great Spur Gift Certificate to someone you love for a Ranch Stay in 2012 at 10 % off. This savings is only available at our Spur Christmas Craft Fair coming up in 5 days, December 3rd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All of our vintage ranch logo items will be at 20% off. Enjoy refreshments in the bunkhouse; a must stop is...

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December 3rd Fast Approaching

Spur Christmas Craft Fair is just around the corner, don’t forget to save the date – December 3rd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our line up of crafters and vendors is firming up, some of your favorites returning. Out by the large firepit in front of our Birch Cabin will be Tom Weiss doing his chain saw carvings; and Joe Auer with his iron art. Joe has done many...

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Spur Christmas Craft Fair

There’s a nip in the air, blustery winter skies are approaching. The colors are blowing away, the trees are bare. The end of the fall season marks the beginning of the holidays we all so much enjoy. Spur of the Moment Ranch is looking forward to the holidays as well with our 6th annual Spur Christmas Craft Fair. Mark your calendars now, the date is Saturday December...

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