Have you ever wanted to stay at a dude ranch, ride a horse, go on a hayride, breath in mountain air, enjoy breath taking views or just kick up your boots around an outdoor firepit? Well there is an affordable lovely place to do all that and more in San Nicolas de Ibarra. It is about 5 miles from Chapala to Rancho San Francisco. Stephanie Decker has created a whimsical wonderland full of delights for all your senses. There is a petting zoo filled with rescued creatures that just want to be loved and admired by you! The chicken coop looks like the brick house mentioned in the fairytale about the three pigs! A happy hog wonders around in the mornings as the radiant roosters whistle and crow. A few feathery friends that just might
remind you of the famous "Puddleduck" featured in the classic movie "Miss Beatrice Potter" A major part of the enchantment of Rancho San Francisco is the extreme love for all the animals. It is a forever home for horses, all birds of a feather, ducks, rabbits, a giant turkey, and a pet squirrel that has his very own cabin. Stephanie has created a safe haven for all. She also built a comfy casita that she rents out. Spending a few days here will reignite your sense that "all is well within my soul". Keeping in
step with God, all those who enter the gates of this Rancho will absolutely marvel at how God has provided Stephanie with the gift of hospitality. She has lovingly and creatively landscaped a 40 acre parcel in order to share her passion for taking pleasure in the great outdoors! You may think of it as a unique "Dude Ranch" where you can let your hair down and take a deep breath of ahhhh --- or a beautiful "Secret Garden" where friendships blossom, illnesses fade away and sorrows flee! This special retreat from the world allows you to rediscover how simple "caring" has made a world of difference in the life of a horse, pig, squirrel, duck, donkey...and YOU. Carefully crafted comfort in a humble casita that awaits you with a splendid "Come as you are" welcome to all that God has created just for you. EMAIL: motherdecker@gmail.com or CALL: 331-466-7753 for reservation to ride.
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| Casita has a kitchen, large porch, swim pool and a VIEW |
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| Begin by stepping up to a Pinto |
Carlos is the guide on the trails. Chuey is the handyman. You can enter the ranch by traveling through San Nicolas. Take main exit of HWY to Mezcala into San Nicolas on Juarez, pass the church and town square to the dead end of Juarez. Turn right, then an immediate left to continue up past the cemetary and under an arch. Take first right after the arch to the dead end. Turn left to the dead end and whala you are at Rancho San Francisco.
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