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Home » Travel » United States » Washington State

Bull Hill Guest Ranch Weekend Getaway

Published: Jun 18, 2013 · This post may contain affiliate links

This past weekend we spent an amazing two days at Bull Hill Guest Ranch. Bull Hill Ranch is a guest ranch located about 2 hours north of Spokane near the Canadian Border. The ranch has been in the Guglielmino family for well over 100 years. The guest ranch sits on top of a hill overlooking Lake Roosevelt and some truly amazing Washington scenery. I can't tell you how many times I lost myself in the view and just gazed over the hillside.

Bull Hill Guest Ranch Weekend Getaway

 As we drove up the hill to Bull Hill Ranch my mind started wandering and wondering what the weekend would be like. I have to admit that I am not a horse person. I love the outdoors but really do not enjoy being near horses. I was not sure what it would be like being on a ranch as a non-horse person but it was wonderful. There is so much to do at Bull Hill that does not include horses.

I even tried my hand at skeet shooting which rocked! I am happy to say that I hit 2 out of 4 skeet which I thought wasn't too bad for my first-time skeet shooting.

We stayed in the Rifleman Cabin for the night and loved it. The cabin has a loft with 2 twin beds and 2 queen beds downstairs.  The cabins are decorated with pieces of ranch life. The towel racks are made of horseshoes. The TP holder is made with a stirrup, even the mirror is decorated with ranch materials.

I have to share a funny story about our night at Bull Hill Ranch. We shared the cabin with a couple that we had just met who was wonderful. During the night we realized that the lamp above the bed was a touch sensor lamp. Every time we moved or rolled over the lamp would turn on.

You had to go through four settings to get back to it being dark. All I could think of during the middle of the night is our new cabin mates must think we are throwing a disco party downstairs with the lights flashing all night. It was pretty hard not to start giggling each time the light turned on and flashed through the settings. Thankfully when we asked them in the morning they had not noticed the lamp.

We spent a lot of the weekend relaxing outside of the cookhouse enjoying the views. I must admit this also put us closer to the cookhouse and the amazing food provided by Bull Hill. Oh my, the food is amazing!!!

Bull Hill Guest Ranch is an all-inclusive ranch so you do not have to worry about additional food or drink costs. Let me just say you may have to worry about an extra pound or two by the time you leave though! The food was truly amazing.

This photo shows part of the brunch spread we were greeted with. The sausages are from a local farm. The french toast is stuffed with cream cheese and served with fresh strawberry-rhubarb syrup, there were omelets, the most amazing coffee cake and so much more! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious!

The cookhouse provided a central location for everyone to meet and enjoy time together. There is ample seating indoors and outside. We spent the majority of our time on the front deck looking out over the pastures and the horses.

I could have spent all weekend sitting in an Adirondack chair looking out over the valley.  Time stood still as we sat there soaking up the amazing view.

I stopped thinking about what time it was if I had any emails to respond to, updating social media, and just truly relaxed.

Everything at Bull Hill Guest Ranch shows the families' love for their land and sharing it with guests. The family welcomed us with open arms and really made us feel like we were part of the ranch family for the weekend.

The ranch hands, family, and their kids joined us at meals and at a barn dance at night.  We felt like we were part of their extended family even though we had just met a few hours earlier.

The level of hospitality offered at Bull Hill Ranch is one of the best I have seen anywhere in the world. You truly feel like you are a member of the family and cared for by everyone.

Bull Hill Ranch is a working cattle ranch with over 70 horses on the property. They have a variety of horses available for guests to ride. The staff makes sure that you are paired with a horse that is perfect for your skill level.

They offer scenic trail rides and cattle pushes depending on how comfortable you are on a horse. We talked to quite a few people that went on trail rides and they absolutely loved it. They said the horses were wonderful and the view amazing.

If you are not a horse person like me or you prefer water-based activities there is a private lake located on Bull Hill Ranch. It is a short distance from the main area and absolutely beautiful. John and I spent part of an afternoon relaxing on the dock watching the birds.

There are multiple paddleboats, rowboats, and other watercraft available for guests to use. We also heard that they just stocked the lake with some nice size fish.

One of the other guests on the ranch, while we were there, wrote a blog post describing her stay at Bull Hill as knocking on heavens door. You can see Rene's Blog post on her blog Rene Groom. I love how she describes the magical weekend we all enjoyed at Bull Hill Guest Ranch.

Whether you are a cowboy/cowgirl, city slicker like me, or someone who has always wondered what it is like to be on a ranch I highly suggest checking out Bull Hill Guest Ranch. There truly is something for everyone at the ranch.

You can find out more about Bull Hill Guest Ranch on its website and Facebook page.

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We were provided with our stay at Bull Hill Ranch. All opinions expressed are our own. 

 

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  1. Mellisa Bennett

    January 29, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Now, I have the perfect for my next weekend family getaway. Marble Mountain Ranch

    Reply
  2. Mama to 5 BLessings

    January 14, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    the pictures are so beautiful, my family would love to stay there!

    Reply
  3. Marina

    January 14, 2014 at 10:58 am

    What a gorgeous place to escape to. My kids would love to stay in a cabin and be around the horses. Gorgeous!

    Reply
  4. Kelly Hutchinson

    January 14, 2014 at 10:14 am

    What an absolutely gorgeous place to stay. I am jealous!

    Reply
  5. Nicole

    January 14, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Wow. Wow. Wow! I'm usually a beach or city type gal, but this place looks FANTASTIC. Absolutely, beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm really interested in finding out more.

    Reply
  6. Jennifer Medeiros

    January 14, 2014 at 7:17 am

    This experience looks so fantastic! The pictures are gorgeous and the food looks delicious! I have got to plan a vacation like this with my family!

    Reply
  7. Sofia

    January 14, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I just spent 5 minutes staring at the very first picture! Just a sign that I am in much need of a getaway 🙂 This ranch looks amazing and would love to go there and relax for an entire weekend!!

    Reply
  8. Marysa

    January 14, 2014 at 4:47 am

    This looks like such a great place! It looks like a getaway that I could enjoy with my husband, or that the kids would love too!

    Reply
  9. Tonia

    January 13, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    What an amazing getaway. It looks so relaxing and so beautiful. I know I would love to spend time there.

    Reply
  10. Kim Brown

    June 19, 2013 at 9:21 am

    What an incredible experience. So glad we got to share it! Your photos are wonderful! Wish I had photography skills! Thank you for posting. Hope to see you soon!
    Kim

    Reply
  11. Sarah

    June 18, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    That is just breathtaking! I love the Pacific NW and would LOVE to go there. It also looks gorgeous for a wedding. 🙂

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      June 18, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      I can not imagine how great a wedding would be a the ranch. The photos would be amazing.

      Reply
  12. Laura O in AK

    June 18, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    What a gorgeous location and the cabin looks so peaceful! I think skeet shooting would be a lot of fun.

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      June 18, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      Skeet shooting was so much fun! I was so surprised when I hit the first one.

      Reply
  13. Sarah BB

    June 18, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I know I would love this! I like to play country girl for a few days and then head back to city life! The views are amazing and to find a place like that around here (Chicago) would be amazing!

    Reply
  14. Jen

    June 18, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I think the thing I'd enjoy most about this getaway is the paddle boat experience! I've always wanted to try one but to my knowledge there isn't anywhere close by I can do that.

    I don't want to ride horses, but I do think they are pretty. And I don't mind petting or snuggling them if they aren't too stinky. My daughter got to ride a pony a few months ago, and she loved it. But ponies and horses...there's a size difference there!

    I love the look of the cabin, too! I could totally see myself holing up there for hours and enjoying the sounds of nature while reading or writing. This makes me even more excited for when my in-laws finish building their cabin in Duck Creek, Utah. 🙂

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    • Tammilee

      June 18, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      I did not get close enough to the horses to find out if they were stinky 🙂
      I could have spent hours reading a book on the front deck of the cabin. How great that your In-Laws are building a cabin!

      Reply
  15. The Mom Jen

    June 18, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Oh my gosh you photography is stunning! What a neat experience from the views, the animals, the food, and your cute lamp story!

    Reply
    • Tammilee

      June 18, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed the photos.

      Reply
  16. Michele

    June 18, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Oh my what a gorgeous place. Your photos are awesome and make me want to go visit, now! My hubby would love a trip to Bull Hill. I think we will be adding this to our must visit list. A trip West of here is coming soon! THANKS for sharing!!

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    • Tammilee

      June 18, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      Please come out West!!! You would love Bull Hill Ranch!

      Reply

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