
Well folks, we experienced another
special year here at the ranch. It
seemed most weeks were filled with returning guests and like family,
embraced the newcomers. There was always an immediate feeling of ease amongst
all the guests starting from their first night here. For us, everyone is
family.
Our 2006 season brought 463
guests through our doors; 54% were repeat guests, and many of the remaining
46% came through word of mouth.
Here are some quotes from letters sent by our guests.
As always, we are humbled. Enjoy!
“MMR
is a beautiful place that combines horsemanship, working cattle, cutting
and superb accommodations into a memorable week. Everyone went out of their
way to ensure our week met and exceeded our expectations.
We look forward
to next year!” ~John
& Alice Calvert, Washington

“My horse came back a different horse and I came back
a different person. Everyone there at the ranch has been fabulous – and we
are missing Mike terribly right now – you mean I have to COOK?!?”
~Tamara Pugmire, Oregon
“Shayne
and Jo-Anne, Randy and Dori: You guys are clearly the soul of a place
that’s touched a lot of people’s hearts. And you’re helping preserve a way of
life that is disappearing – that’s pretty special. Your enthusiasm is
infectious.”
~Evelyn
Iritani, California

“We completely enjoyed ourselves during our last visit. We both had
concerns that our second visit wouldn’t live up to our expectations that
were set so high after our first visit in July. You and your staff exceeded
our expectations. We left on Saturday morning with genuine sadness that we
were leaving McGinnis Meadows and the people we had an opportunity to spend
a week with. I am amazed how a group of people, both guests and staff, can
come together from so many diversified backgrounds and opinions and create
such an enjoyable environment to spend a vacation. I cannot tell you the
last time Kara and I laughed as hard as we did during our last visit.”
~Patrick McGivern and Kara Kosslow, Pennsylvania
“Your commitment to always teach what and why
you do things is outstanding.
Your standard of excellence for safety and
riding goes well beyond what others
would say and do.” ~Nancy Hager, Pennsylvania
“Every second of everyday was a dream come
true for me!”
~Brenda Howe, Connecticut
“We
learned a ton! You guys have a way of coming alongside and making us feel
like peers…taking the pressure off.
You all are so easy to love!”
~Kenny
& Maryanne King, Ohio
“Thanks
for letting us participate running the chutes, etc while the vet was preg
checking the cows. We really felt like we were apart of what was going on
and all enjoyed being able to help out. The horses were amazing, the food
incredible and of course, you guys are some of the best people I’ve ever
met. Naturally, the great views of the country didn’t hurt either!” ~Marc Essary, Illinois
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