Time to head west partner. Just 45 miles west of the beltway to the Marriott Ranch for the best Western trail riding this side of the Rocky Buttes. Join us for a 1-1/2 hour trail ride across our beautiful 4200 acre working cattle ranch nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

About the Ride

We will take a 90 minute ride through the beautiful and scenic rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A waiver form will need to be filled out. I have some people who did a trip with these guys and they said it was fun. I've never ridden on the back of a horse so this is another first :)

Ride and introduction begins at 1:45pm. We'll meet and socialize @ 1:30pm. Don't be late because we will not wait. Meet us at the Trail Ride Barn when you come in. We may dine out afterwards just to hang out a bit. But we'll make a judgement call on that.

About Marriott Ranch
In 1951, J. Willard Marriott Sr. discovered a 4,200 acre piece of the Blue Ridge foothills that reminded him of his boyhood days on the family farm in Utah.

Since then, the property always known as "Fairfield," has remained as calm and pristine as when the founder of Marriott International purchased it. With over 1,500 head of cattle, the working farm continues to serve as a respite to the Marriott family, friends and associates. And just as Mr. Marriott retreated and rode the ranch with U.S. Presidents and business leaders from around the world, Marriott Ranch still provides guests and businesses with the same benefits.

From Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia
- Take Route 66 west approximately 40 miles to exit 27 (the second Marshall exit).
- Turn left at stop sign, crossing over Route 66.
- Make an immediate right on Route 647.
- Go 4 miles and turn right on Route 635 and proceed 7.6 miles to the main entrance of the ranch on the left.
- For Trail Riding continue 1.5 miles on Route 635 and turn right onto Route 726.
- The Trail Ride Barn is 1.5 miles on the right.

Refund Policy and Payments Deadline

This is non-refundable. If you can't come, try to find someone who can replace you. Payment must be made by Tuesday June 17th.

Carpooling options

Please list if you can drive or wish to be driven and from where. Please list that in the comments box on the left hand side where it says, "talk about this meeting." Don't list it in the RSVP section as it'll be hard for people to respond to. As a courtesy, we only ask that you pay the driver a few dollars for gas money due rising gas prices nowadays.

Saddle up!

~Dean

• Dean aka Chief Adventurer
  
• Ellen
  
• Sandra aka Free Hearted Adventurer
  
• Suzanne
  
• Suzanne
  
• Christy aka Thrill Seeker Adventurer
  
• Alison aka Alison The Adventurer
  
• Anilia
  
• Nzula