Horse Ranch Vacations & Dude Ranch in Spring Mills, PA
Vacations at Wildfire Ranch!
A vacation at Wildfire Spiritual Retreat is guaranteed to leave you with unforgettable memories. Our goal is to give every guest more than they are expecting. As a result we have been rewarded with over 300 Five-Star reviews on Google and Yelp! Whether you are just looking for a sanctuary retreat in which to rediscover yourself or want the excitement of a mountain horseback adventure with family and friends, we offer something for everyone.
Horseback Riding Activities:
During your stay with us you can choose from the following horse activities:
- Horseback Trail Ride Adventures - Experience the stunning Pennsylvania state forests from the back of a horse on a 2.5 hour mountain adventure.
- Horseback riding lessons. During your one hour lessons we will teach you how to groom, saddle and safely ride a horse.
- Horse Therapy for Depression. During your one hour sessions we will play games using the horses to help you to overcome the traumas of depression and anxiety. These empowerment exercises have proven to cause life-changing effects for hundreds of our guests.
- Pony Cart Rides - Enjoy a taste of the Amish experience with a ride led by our miniature pony, "Noah."
- Horse Heaven Clinics - Take a clinic on horse care, understanding horse behavior, horse breeds, how to feed horses and even how to train horses.
Packages:
Most of our guests stay at our horse dude ranch because they want to experience the thrill of horseback-riding. Here are our most popular packages, discounted for purchasing lodging and riding together!
Heartland Week-Long Retreat
How would you like to live on a real horse dude ranch for a 6 day and 5 night getaway? By popular demand Wildfire Ranch is now offering Heartland Week-Long Retreats for our guests wanting to live on our horse ranch. During your dude ranch experience you will receive equine therapy for depression and anxiety (if desired) or you can just choose to experience horse ranch life daily.
A typical dude ranch day is filled with barn chores like calling the horses in from pasture and thrilling to the thunderous sound of their hooves as they gallop in as well as feeding and watering and mucking stalls afterward. Then it is on to the fun activities which involve one-on-one contact with the horses as you learn to groom and tack them for riding. Additionally, you will learn all about horse behavior and the various breeds; the difference between English and Western riding styles; and how to walk, trot and canter any horse in any style.
Everyday during your dude ranch retreat you will either be receiving the enormous benefits of Horse Therapy for Depression or experiencing unforgettable Horseback Trail Ride Adventures into the Bald Eagle State Forest. We will mix in a few horse lessons in our ring for those who want to better their riding skills and even horse training lessons for our guests dreaming of running their own ranches.
For those seeking healing from depression, spend 6 days and 5 nights on our ranch while receiving daily equine therapy sessions. Discussion sessions twice during the week will ensure that you are receiving the full benefits of your horse therapy sessions. In between therapy sessions you will receive horseback riding lessons and even trail rides into the state forest! Breakfast provided daily. Breakfast menu includes scrambled organic eggs with melted cheese, bacon, cinnamon raisin bagels with rolled homemade Amish butter and Orange Juice. A Campfire pit is available to you for night-time stories around the campfire. Another popular amenity is our 'Serenity Deck', a 1,400 sq. ft. covered deck located on a 2nd story level with absolutely breathtaking views. Our guests love enjoying the Serenity Deck for hours of reading, relaxing or cooking on the charcoal grill.
Cost*: $1,350.00 (+ PA Hotel tax) for one guest for 6 days, 5 nights package (described below) and $290/night for shorter stays; $2,100 for two guests for the week (6 days, 5 nights) or $398/night for shorter stays. Add $50/night to upgrade to the Amish Country Villa. Each additional person is $640/week for horse activities and country homemade breakfast. You will receive ten (10) total hours of horse activities throughout your stay. Please let us know if a guest is not planning on participating in any horse activities so that we can adjust the price.
*Fees can be made in payments, by cash or credit card
Your Heartland Horse Therapy Retreat includes the following:
Five (5) nights lodging in Whispering Winds Guestroom
- includes Dish Top 150 channels, WiFi, coffee maker, refridgerator, microwave and luxurious 4-poster queen bed
- Country breakfast provided each morning of your stay
- LIVE the horse ranch lifestyle by helping our ranch hands each morning in throwing hay to the horses at pasture, filling water tubs and mucking horse stalls. Then each evening you will be able to help in bringing the herd in to feed and tuck them in for the night!
- Enjoy hours of blissful relaxation on our 1,400 sq. ft. covered 'Serenity' deck offering breathtaking views of the mountains and the horses. At night enjoy hours under the stars around our Amish-crafted campfire pit.
- Ten (10) total hours of horse activities throughout your stay. You can customize your retreat by choosing 10 hours from the following horse activities:
- Riding lessons (1 hour each) - Learn to ride a horse correctly in the safety of our outdoor arena.
- Equine Therapy sessions (1 hour each). Our certified equine therapists will tell you what the horses are saying about you during hands-on games that you play with the horses.
- Miniature pony cart Driving (1 hour). We hook up our mini pony to a little 2-seater cart and you get to drive him like the Amish.
- "Hammock With Horses" - (1 hour). Relax in a hammock right smack in the middle of our herd of 15 horses and enjoy close encounters as they visit you.
- Horseback Trail Ride Adventures - (2 hours each). We take you on an unforgettable horseback adventure into the Bald Eagle State Forest.
- "Be Still and Know That I am God" Meditation sessions (1 hour). We teach you how to have 'Quiet Times' with God to draw near to Him and even hear His voice inside your heart.
- 'Heavenly Horses' clinics - (1 hour). We teach you whatever you want to learn about horses from understanding horse behavior to training horses to how to feed and care for these amazing creatures.
- Spiritual Life Coaching Sessions - $60/hour. A certified life coach will coach you over Zoom or Facetime to enable you to figure out what is blocking your happiness. Then they will set up a step-by-step process on getting to where you want to be!
- Professional Massage - $100/hour. We bring a professional massage therapist right to your room for your choice of deep tissue or Swedish massage.
- Medieval Photo Shoots With Prince of Peace - $125. We provide you with an authentic Medieval costume and take 20-30 pictures of you both riding Prince and standing next to him. This stunning horse looks like he just stepped out of a Hollywood movie and will make you feel as though you stepped back in time. Then we send your 10 best photos to a professional graphic artist who will enhance them to look as though a castle is in the background and Excalibur the sword is in the photo as well. You can take the photos to Walmart and have them printed and framed.
- Guided Fishing Tours - $275/person or $325/two guests. A professional fishing guide will take you out for 4 hours to see what you can catch.
- Whispering Winds Guestroom: $395 for two guests.
Breakfast is not included but can be added for just $15/person. We provide a homemade country breakfast featuring organic scrambled eggs, bacon, cinnamon-raisin bagels with rolled Amish butter and orange juice
- Amish Country Villa: $440 for up to two guests.
- Up to 4 guests can share the lodging for this price, however only two horse riders are included. Additional horse riders are $130/person.
- Breakfast is not included with the Amish Country package but can be purchased for $15/person.
- Whispering Winds Guestroom: $540 for up to two guests.
- Amish Country Villa: $620 for up to two guests.
- Up to 4 guests can share the lodging for this price, however the package only includes two riders; each additional horse-rider is $130/person.
- Breakfast is not included with the Amish Country package but can be purchased for $15/person.
- Half Day (4 hours) for one person = $275
- Half Day (4 hours) for two people = $325
- Full Day (8 Hours) for one person = $450
- Full Day (8 hours) for two people = $500
Bonus Activities that you can add on to your retreat:
Learn more about the Week-Long Horse Therapy Retreat.
Contact us today to make your reservation!
Wildfire Ranch is located at 332 Harter Road, Spring Mills, Pa. 16875 and operates 7 days/week by appointment only: 814.574.9942, Cynthia
Email: wildfireranch.cynthia@gmail.com
City Slicker 
Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and spend 24 hours at our beautiful horse retreat! Our City Slicker overnight includes one night's lodging for 2-4 guests (in either Whispering Winds guestroom or our Amish Country Villa) - PLUS- an unforgettable 2-hour mountain horseback trail ride adventure for 2 guests (each additional guest is $130/person). Breakfast is not included but can be purchased for an additional $15/person. Our country breakfast menu includes scrambled organic eggs with melted cheese, bacon, cinnamon raisin bagels with rolled homemade Amish butter and Orange Juice. A campfire pit is available to you for night-time stories around the campfire. Another popular amenity is our 'Serenty Deck', a 1,400 sq. ft. covered deck located on a 2nd story level with absolutely breathtaking views. Our guests love enjoying the Serenity Deck for hours of reading, relaxing or cooking on the charcoal grill.
The City Slicker package costs:
Note: City Slicker packageis only available on weekdays, not weekends.
Contact us today to reserve your room!
Call/Text: (814) 574-9942
Email: wildfireranch.cynthia@gmail.com
Little Runaway
Relax for 3 days and 2 nights in one of our country guestrooms waking up to 18 magnificent horses just 10 yards outside your windows! Breakfast is not included but can be purchased for an additional $15/person featuring organic scrambled eggs, bacon, cinnamon-raisin bagels, rolled Amish butter and orange juice. Your Little Runaway package includes an unforgettable two-hour mountain horseback trail ride adventure. A campfire pit is available to you for night-time stories around the campfire. Another popular amenity is our 'Serenity Deck', a 1,400 sq. ft. covered deck located on a 2nd story level with absolutely breathtaking views. Our guests love enjoying the Serenity Deck for hours of reading, relaxing or cooking on the charcoal grill.
The Little Runaway package costs:
Contact us today to reserve your room!
Call/Text: (814) 574-9942
Email: wildfireranch.cynthia@gmail.com
Guided Fishing Adventures!
We connect you to a professional fly fishing guide named 'Jaimie' who will take you on your choice of a half day (4 hours) or a full day (8 hours) fishing adventure. Jaimie provides all of your equipment and even snacks and beverages!
Costs as follows:
Nightly Lodging:
For those who want to enjoy the beauty of our country ranch without participating in the vigorous horseriding activities, Wildfire Ranch features several types of lodging:
Whispering Winds Guestroom - This simple but elegant guestroom features a 4-poster Queen sized bed, office desk and chair, entertainment center with Dish Top 150 channels, Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, microwave and hotel-sized refrigerator. A private full bath is attached to your Whispering Winds Guestroom complete with bathtub for soaking tired muscles. Breakfast is not included but can be purchased for an additional $15/person featuring organic scrambled eggs, bacon, cinnamon-raisin bagels and orange juice. Guests are welcome to use the campfire pit for night-time fires and the Serenity Deck for relaxing all throughout your stay.
Whispering Winds rents for $125/night for up to 2 guests.
Amish Country Villa - This spacious Amish-themed Villa features a full/twin bed, two single beds, office desk and chair, kitchen area with hotel-sized refrigerator, coffee-maker, microwave oven, toaster oven, portable stove-top burners. A beautiful dining room table with 4 chairs sets in the middle of the kitchen area looking right into the living room area with sofa, coffee-table and lamp. Large 5 ft x 5 ft trapezoid windows look out onto the horses at pasture. Spacious and private full bath is right beside the kitchen. Breakfast is not included but can be purchased for an additional $15/person. Our breakfast menu includes organic scrambled eggs with melted cheese, cinnamon raisin bagels with Amish homemade rolled butter, bacon and orange juice. During your stay you will want to enjoy our 1400 sq. ft. covered deck located on a 2nd story level of the ranch house with breathtaking views. Our guests spend hours reading, sleeping, journaling and cooking on the propane grill. At night you can enjoy hours around the campfire under the stars.
Amish Country rents for $155/night for up to 5 guests.
Contact us today to reserve your room!
Call/Text: (814) 574-9942
Email: wildfireranch.cynthia@gmail.com
