Galena IL
Agritourism at its Finest
For
Overnight Guests
&
Day Visitors (By Appointment Only)
With a background as a US Marine Fighter Pilot (A4 Skyhawk and AV8B Harrier) and Airline Pilot (CRJ and B757), Wrangler Roger knows how to keep things safe while still keeping things exciting. Wear shoes that will protect your toes around horses. Watch for animals as you drive on and around the ranch. Riders must wear a helmet (provided). Liability Waiver Required to enter horse enclosures.
We welcome Guests for overnight stays in our spacious apartments inside our 24,400 sqft Equestrian Center and Day Visitors by appointment. Schedule a private family visit or come during a public group event. Overnight Guests have free access to scheduled campfire and petting zoo events and can ride a horse or rent boats for an added fee.
Private Experience 1-hour
Your family, group, or couple will meet our delightful and friendly critters in our stables, indoor riding arena and/or pastures. Slow, Safe lead line horse or mini-horse rides one at a time. Great for kids, but fun for all ages. More Info.
Private Experience
30 min launch,
2.5 hrs. on water
45 minute paddle to fantastic sandy Beach Island, where you can swim, picnic, and even camp overnight free. Breathtaking scenery. Birder’s Paradise. Incredible Flora and Fauna. More Info.
Private Event or Scheduled events open to public
Live Music and Stories by Roger That! + Horses & other critters + Campfires + Sunset over the Mississippi River.
BYO food to cook over fire, Branding Iron Demo, Lasso class, Rocking Horse Races (under 30 lbs), Special Visitors, and more.
For Families, Couples, Groups – Young and Old. Great option for family reunions, corporate events, wedding receptions, etc.
Without Horse Ride
Families with little tykes may want to visit the animals but are not interested in riding a horse, Older folks who miss the company of animals may want to come for a while, just to feel the therapeutic effect of horses calmly grazing.
We offer half-hour petting zoo tours or one hour tours.
We always schedule Horse rides when two wranglers are available. But we may have only one wrangler available to escort petting zoo guests and visitors.
Overnight guests get a half-hour Petting zoo tour included for each full day they are at the ranch.
Overnight Guests please leave a review for Resort Listing.
Day Visitors please leave a review for Ranch Listing.
This is an exclusive ranch. We exclude racists, corrupt politicians, MAGA supporters, and ICE Agents. If you are one of these types of people please do not come here. We are now accepting cash to keep credit card processing fees out of the hands of bankers. Prices for cash paid more than 14 days in advance for stays and 7 days in advance for events will be discounted 1.5% from advertised prices.
Questions? Call Wrangler Roger.
office: 815-776-9945
cell: 608-331-0000
