BANDERA HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Sunset Saddles and Chuckwagon Coffee: A Night at a Bandera Hill Country Ranch
An intimate overnight ranch stay outside Bandera that pairs hands-on ranch chores, three hours of riding, sunset trail rides and Chuckwagon meals—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Sunset Saddles and Chuckwagon Coffee: A Night at a Bandera Hill Country Ranch.
Just a mile outside Bandera, this intimate ranch stay delivers classic Hill Country scenery, hands-on ranch work, cozy cabins and authentic cowboy meals served from a chuckwagon; the program includes guided trail rides and close encounters with longhorns for an unmistakable taste of cowboy life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sunset Ride at Hill Country State Natural Area
After a barn-side meet-and-fit, riders are trailered roughly 10 miles to the 5,400-acre Hill Country State Natural Area for a two-hour sunset ride across broad Texas landscapes—part of the trip's total three hours in the saddle.
Chuckwagon Meals and Cowboy Coffee
Meals are served cowboy-style from the chuckwagon, with dinner following the sunset ride and a fire-cooked breakfast the next morning—meals are included in the stay and operators can accommodate food allergies by prior notice.
Small Cabins, Big Hill Country Vistas
The ranch comprises 86 acres of pastures, a barn, the owners' homestead and two guest cabins (plus a third), each outfitted with beds and basic conveniences—offering a secluded base for rides and chores.
What the day feels like
What a Night at the Ranch Feels Like
The stay unfolds with a barn-side meeting and horse pairing, a trailer ride out to a protected wildlife area for a two-hour sunset ride, an evening spent around a chuckwagon dinner, and a morning of fire‑cooked coffee, a ranch ride and longhorn viewing—an abbreviated but immersive ranch rhythm concentrated into an overnight retreat.
THE RIDE
Sunset Ride at Hill Country State Natural Area
After a barn-side meet-and-fit, riders are trailered roughly 10 miles to the 5,400-acre Hill Country State Natural Area for a two-hour sunset ride across broad Texas landscapes—part of the trip's total three hours in the saddle.
THE FOOD
Chuckwagon Meals and Cowboy Coffee
Meals are served cowboy-style from the chuckwagon, with dinner following the sunset ride and a fire-cooked breakfast the next morning—meals are included in the stay and operators can accommodate food allergies by prior notice.
THE CABINS
Small Cabins, Big Hill Country Vistas
The ranch comprises 86 acres of pastures, a barn, the owners' homestead and two guest cabins (plus a third), each outfitted with beds and basic conveniences—offering a secluded base for rides and chores.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this overnight ranch stay suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an overnight ranch stay with riding totaling approximately three hours across the program.
Bring sturdy clothes for riding and ranch chores; meals are provided and coffee is served cowboy-style in the morning.
Meet at the ranch—749 Old Medina Highway—where check-in, horse matching and the barn meeting take place prior to the trailer transfer to the state natural area.
The listed price for the overnight ranch stay is $295 per person plus tax; advise the operator of any meal preferences or allergies at reservation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does the ranch stay cost?
The rate is $295 per person plus tax.
Where and when do we meet?
Meet at the ranch located at 749 Old Medina Highway for barn check-in and the rider/horse match prior to the trailer transfer.
Are meals included?
Yes—meals are included and served cowboy-style from the chuckwagon; notify the operator at reservation of any food allergies or preferences.
How much riding is involved?
Total riding time on the program is three hours, including a two-hour sunset ride in Hill Country State Natural Area and a shorter morning ride at the ranch.
Are there age or weight limits?
Minimum age is 10 years old and the maximum rider weight is 220 lbs.
What accommodations are on the ranch?
The ranch has several small guest cabins with beds and basic amenities—cabins include queen beds, kitchen or mini-fridge options, and private baths depending on the cabin.