PAGOSA SPRINGS EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Horse-Drawn Holiday: A Meadow Ride to Santa’s Cookie Cabin in Pagosa Springs
A one-hour, horse-drawn outing that winds through a meadow and a Christmas tree forest to The Claus Cookie Cabin — this guide lays out what to expect, where to meet, and the key moments to plan for.
Horse-Drawn Holiday: A Meadow Ride to Santa’s Cookie Cabin in Pagosa Springs.
Pagosa Springs’ seasonal Santa Ride is a deliberately simple holiday ritual: horses pull a sleigh of guests through an open meadow and a stand of decorated Christmas trees, delivering riders to The Claus Cookie Cabin where Mrs. Claus serves cookies and cocoa, Santa greets visitors for photos, and a warm bonfire frames intimate family time before the return trip.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Horse-Drawn Passage Through Meadow and Christmas Tree Forest
The core experience is the horse-drawn ride itself: a gentle journey across a picturesque meadow and into a magical Christmas tree forest that culminates at The Claus Cookie Cabin.
Cookies, Cocoa and a Visit with Santa
At The Claus Cookie Cabin, guests are served Christmas cookies and hot cocoa by Mrs. Claus and have an opportunity to meet Santa and take photos, a focal point for family memories.
A Cozy Bonfire and Family Time
The outing includes a warm bonfire at the cabin where families linger in the festive atmosphere before returning with the horses.
What the day feels like
What the Santa Ride Feels Like
The Santa Ride unfolds as a compact, ceremonial loop: gather at the meeting point, settle in as horses pull the carriage across open meadowland and into a small, decorated stand of trees, disembark at The Claus Cookie Cabin for refreshments, photos with Santa and a bonfire, then remount for the return. The pace is unhurried and intentionally family-oriented.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and what to check before you go.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience is listed as a one-hour outing.
The listed meeting location is 700 Honey Bee Place, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.
Guests ride by horse-drawn carriage through a meadow and Christmas tree forest to The Claus Cookie Cabin where cookies and cocoa are served and visitors meet Santa; the source does not list required personal gear.
The event is operated by Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides. Confirm details and any special requirements directly with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Santa Ride?
The Santa Ride lasts one hour.
Where do I meet for the ride?
The meeting location is 700 Honey Bee Place, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.
Will there be food and drinks?
Yes. Christmas cookies and cocoa are served at The Claus Cookie Cabin by Mrs. Claus.
Can I meet and take photos with Santa?
Yes. The program includes an opportunity to meet Santa and take photos at The Claus Cookie Cabin.
Is there a bonfire during the event?
Yes. A warm bonfire is part of the cabin gathering before guests return with the horses.
Who runs the Santa Ride?
The event is operated by Buckaroos Horse-Drawn Rides.