Situated just 65 miles from Tucson, This 300 year old intimate property is one of the last great haciendas in America.  Established as a guest ranch in 1923, Rancho De La Osa’s history has been lovingly preserved in the beautiful buildings that rest comfortably in the rolling grasslands of the high Sonoran Desert.

At Rancho De La Osa daytime activities include horseback trail rides, guided hikes, nature walks, mountain biking and bird watching.  And, after spending time in the saddle and exploring on foot, you can relax in the hot tub, cool down in the pool or have a massage before enjoying a pre dinner drink in the cantina. Dining is focused around quality food and wine.  Southwestern cuisine, encompassing a blend of Spanish, Mexican, Native American and Southwestern United States ingredients, is served either in our romantic and historic hacienda dining room, secluded outdoor courtyard or under the stars at a cookout.

Situated in the high Sonoran Desert and with access to over 135,000 acres of trails, Rancho De La Osa offers controlled pleasure rides.  Rides are both unique and exciting.  One day you could find yourself riding over rocky uplands and across grassland desert rounding up Longhorn cattle.  The next day out riding a mountain trail, perhaps packing a breakfast or lunch with you.   Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rider we have a horse and ride suited to your ability. With 2 scheduled horseback rides per day, each of approximately two hours in duration, the traditional ranch vacation is suitable for riders of all abilities.  Explore Rancho De La Osa and the surrounding area with our experienced and informative wranglers.   Please note that on national American holidays the horses get half a day off and we offer either one trail ride or dudeo on these days.

Meal times at the ranch is southwestern cuisine, encompassing a blend of Spanish, Mexican, Native American and Southwestern United States ingredients, is served either in the romantic and historic hacienda dining room, secluded outdoor courtyard or under the stars at a cookout. The Chef works for you to create interesting new dishes and menus. Chef Ann Sullivan was professionally trained at Johnson and Wales Culinary School.  Prior to joining the staff 4 years ago she worked for the Ritz Carleton and Bayona in New Orleans. To name a few of Ann’s favorite entrees:  Lamb Tenderloin with Green Olive Jam, Grilled Shrimp on polenta with coriander or barbeque hollandaise sauce, pork tenderloin with adobo sauce or perhaps you would enjoy the Flat Iron steak with chimichurrie sauce. Most requested dessert recipes of this past season: Lemon bread pudding with lemon sauce, espresso crème brulee and pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap cookie crust. Breakfast each morning includes a fresh fruit course, entrée and pastry served with juice and Seattle’s Best Coffee, or, if you’re a tea drinker, Tazo is the brand of choice. Lunch entrees change daily and feature such items as homemade soups, entrée salads, crab or chicken enchiladas (made fresh on the ranch) and many more fun entrees. Weather permitting, our lunch cookouts are not to miss! Lunch always brings a fresh baked dessert, homemade ice cream/sorbet or the ranch favorite, a triple chocolate dove bar.

The territorial-style guest quarters, made from ancient clays of the ranch, are wonderfully serene, simply elegant and perfectly weathered. The 21 adobe guest rooms are uniquely and vibrantly furnished with Mexican antiques.

Your accommodation is in a spacious bedroom, in-room fireplace, queen or king sized bed, large bath and front porch. Amenities include plush robes, hair dryers, lotions, hand-milled soaps, custom blended shampoo and conditioners plus CD music players. If traveling with a family or another couple, we have a number of connecting rooms with separate bedrooms and private baths. All rooms are ground level with separate entrances and private bathrooms. Each has a porch that opens to mountain views and most rooms have a wood burning fireplace. All rooms are in close proximity to the pool, hot tub, corrals and dining areas. The outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, peace garden and massage services provide a holistic approach to your restoration and relaxation.

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES

Check-in is between 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm.  If you arrive early, lunch is available at an additional charge. Check-out is 11.00 am.  If you arrange for a late check-out, lunch is available at an additional charge.