Ranch Experiences
Book with your stay
Get your hands on the ranch.
84 Ranch is a working regenerative ranch, home to pasture pigs, goats, Highland cattle, and a crew who'd be glad to show you how ranching gets done. Add an experience to your cabin stay, or take a piece of the ranch home.
84 Ranch, Pagosa Springs
The Ground Up Tour
A 50-minute guided tour of a working regenerative ranch, and a lesson in where your food really comes from.
Price$75 per cabin
Length50 min
GroupUp to 6 guests
This tour is about learning what agriculture is and how it's done here. Walk the pastures with one of our ranch hands and see the practices behind regenerative ranching up close: rotating the animals to fresh pasture every week or two so the land can rest and regrow, building healthy soil, and raising animals the way nature intended.
Meet our heritage hogs, goats, and cattle along the way, and ask anything. The ranch hands do this work every day and love explaining why we do it the way we do.
What's included
- 50-minute guided tour
- What regenerative agriculture is, explained in plain terms
- Rotational grazing and soil health, seen up close
- Meet the heritage hogs, goats, and cattle
Good to know
- $75 per cabin. Up to 6 guests per tour.
- All ages welcome. Children 12 and under must stay with a parent or guardian, who is responsible for supervising them at all times.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes, since this is a working ranch.
- Everyone signs a short liability waiver before the tour, and a parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18.
- Tours run most mornings. Pick your time at checkout.
The Founder's Walk
A 50-minute private tour of 84 Ranch with Brian, the founder who turned a dream into a working regenerative ranch.
Price$149 per cabin
Length50 min
GroupUp to 5 guests
Walk the pastures together, meet our heritage hogs, goats, and cattle, and see how we rotate the animals to fresh pasture every week or two, giving the land time to rest and regrow.
Along the way, Brian shares how the ranch began: leaving a 16-year corporate career, the pigs that showed up unplanned, and the fences and permits that turned an idea into a working ranch. He'll teach you the practices behind it, from rotational grazing to building soil, and share his vision for raising animals the right way, producing clean, healthy food, and where 84 Ranch is headed next.
Bring your questions about regenerative ranching, raising your own food, or starting a ranch of your own. Nothing is off limits.
What's included
- 50 minutes, private, with Brian
- The regenerative practices behind the ranch, taught by the person who chose them
- Meet the heritage hogs, goats, and cattle
- The story of how the ranch began, and where it's headed
- Time for your questions
Good to know
- $149 per cabin. Up to 5 guests.
- Book your Founder's Walk now, and our team will reach out to schedule a time that works for you and Brian.
- All ages welcome. Children 12 and under must stay with a parent or guardian, who is responsible for supervising them at all times.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes, since this is a working ranch.
- Everyone signs a short liability waiver before the tour, and a parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18.
The Ranch Hand Experience
A 2-hour, hands-on morning working alongside our ranch hands, finished with a ranch-cooked meal.
Price$325 per cabin
Length2 hrs, meal included
GroupUp to 5 guests
Feed and water the heritage hogs, goats, and cattle, then practice rotational grazing for yourself: help set up fresh paddock, move the animals onto new grass, and learn why that move matters for the soil, the pasture, and the herd. Take a turn on the tractor too. This is the real daily work of 84 Ranch, done side by side with the ranch hands who do it every day.
When the chores are done, sit down to a meal featuring our house-made sausage, breakfast or lunch depending on your start time, with a cold drink. You'll have earned it.
What's included
- Hands-on chores with the ranch hands
- Practice rotational grazing: set up paddock and move the animals
- Work with the heritage hogs, goats, and cattle
- Tractor time
- A ranch-cooked meal with house-made sausage and a cold drink
Good to know
- $325 per cabin. Up to 5 guests.
- The 2 hours include your meal: breakfast or lunch, depending on your start time.
- All ages welcome. Children 12 and under must stay with a parent or guardian, who is responsible for supervising them at all times.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes, and plan to get dirty.
- Everyone signs a short liability waiver before the tour, and a parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18.
Cabin Cookout
Everything you need for a private meal cooked over a wood-burning fire at your own cabin, whenever you're ready.
Price$60 for two
LengthAt your cabin
GroupServes two
Your cabin's Breeo fire pit is ready with a grill grate and a cast iron pot that hangs over the flames, and your Cabin Cookout comes with firewood, ranch meat for two and a couple of sides. You build the fire, and we've got the rest.
Our pigs are raised right here on our pastures, and you'll taste the difference. It's an easy way to enjoy lunch or dinner on the ranch without driving into town.
What's included
- Firewood for your cabin's Breeo fire pit
- Ranch meat for two: burgers, brats, hot dogs or another barbecue favorite
- A couple of sides
Good to know
- $60 for two people.
- Order online or in 84 Barn.
- Drinks are available for purchase at 84 Barn.
- Pick it up at 84 Barn, or we'll deliver it to your cabin.
- Add S'mores for dessert.
84 Ranch Pork
Take the ranch home with you.
LengthPacked frozen
GroupTake it home
We sell our own pork right here on the ranch. Every cut comes from heritage hogs raised on our pastures, with no antibiotics or hormones, and vacuum-sealed for the drive home or the freezer.
Stop by 84 Barn during your stay, tell us what you like, and we'll put together a box from the cuts we have in stock.
Good to know
- Packed frozen.
- What's available depends on what we have in stock.
The Altitude Kit
Made for 7,000 feet.
PriceFrom $35
Length84 Bath & Body
GroupBody butter + soap
Mountain air is dry, and most guests feel it on the first night. Our Whipped Body Butter is made with lard from our own pastured pigs, in small batches right here on the ranch. It puts moisture back where the altitude takes it.
The kit pairs the body butter with our Handcrafted Soap, also made with lard. Both come from the same ranch that raised the animals.
Choose your kit
Small Kit · $35
Whipped Body Butter (2 oz) and a Handcrafted Soap.
Large Kit · $54
Whipped Body Butter (4 oz) and a Handcrafted Soap.
What's included
- 84 Bath & Body Whipped Body Butter, in your choice of scent, such as lavender, vanilla, or citrus
- 84 Bath & Body Handcrafted Soap
Good to know
- Sold separately too: Whipped Body Butter 2 oz $23, 4 oz $42; Handcrafted Soap $12; Beard Balm $36.
- Find a travel-size body butter in your cabin to try first.
Artisan S'mores
The s'more, done right.
Price$22
LengthFire pit ready
GroupMakes 4 s'mores
Made by a friend of the ranch, this set has everything for four handcrafted s'mores at your cabin's fire pit: freshly baked honey vanilla graham crackers with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, handcrafted vanilla bean marshmallows, and a bar of rich, creamy milk chocolate that's perfect for melting.
Toast, stack, and enjoy dessert under the stars.
What's included
- 8 honey vanilla graham crackers
- 4 handcrafted vanilla bean marshmallows
- A bar of creamy milk chocolate
Good to know
- Makes 4 s'mores.
- Contains wheat, milk, and soy. Made in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame.
- Order online or in 84 Barn.
- Pairs with the Cabin Cookout.
Private Chef's Dinner
A private chef dinner for two at 84 Barn, from $350.
PriceFrom $350
LengthEvening at 84 Barn
GroupDinner for two
Our private chef prepares a multi-course dinner, cooked to order, plated, and served at your table, so all you need to do is settle in and enjoy the evening together. The menu changes with the season and features pasture-raised pork from 84 Ranch when available, seasonal produce, and local Colorado ingredients.
Every night deserves more than a dinner out, whether you're celebrating an anniversary, a honeymoon, a proposal, or simply being here together.
What's included
- Your own private chef
- A multi-course dinner, cooked to order
- Plated and served at your table in 84 Barn
Good to know
- From $350 for two. Larger groups and custom menus are welcome, and pricing varies.
- Please reserve at least one week before your stay so the chef can shape the menu around your tastes.
- Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs when you book.
- Drinks are available for purchase at 84 Barn.
- Pair it with the Romance Package for the full evening.
Ranch Bites in 84 Barn
A casual dinner at 84 Barn.
LengthDinner at 84 Barn
GroupCasual dining
After a day of exploring, skip the drive into town and let us do the cooking. Enjoy casual dining with ranch favorites like burgers and brats with all the fixings, grilled fresh when you arrive.
Gather indoors at 84 Barn or out by the fire, and enjoy an easy evening without leaving the ranch.
What's included
- A casual dinner at 84 Barn
- Ranch favorites like burgers and brats with all the fixings, grilled fresh
Good to know
- Drinks are available for purchase at 84 Barn.
- Ranch Bites are made for guests only. A 24-hour notice is appreciated.
Romance Package
A basket of treats and special touches, waiting in your cabin when you arrive.
Price$195
LengthIn your cabin
GroupFor two
Celebrating something special, or planning a surprise they'll never forget? Your basket may include seasonal fruits, cheese and crackers, and chocolates, featuring local favorites whenever we can. Fresh flowers in a keepsake vase complete the moment.
Whether it's a birthday, an anniversary, or the perfect time to pop the question, we're here to help make it memorable.
What's included
- Fresh flowers in a keepsake vase
- A basket of treats, such as seasonal fruits, cheese and crackers, and chocolates
- Set up in your cabin before you arrive
Good to know
- Please book at least a week ahead when possible; we need a minimum of 3 days' notice.
- Have something unique in mind? Reach out at least a week ahead, and we'll help you create something personal. Custom pricing varies.
- Pair it with the Private Chef's Dinner for the full evening.
Ranch Massage
Let the day's miles go.
Length60 or 90 min
GroupIn your cabin
After a day on the trails, the slopes or the ranch, unwind with a massage from a local licensed massage therapist, set up right in your cabin or in a quiet spot on the ranch.
Choose a relaxing Swedish massage or deeper work for tired muscles. Ask about our whipped body butter, made on the ranch, for your session.
What's included
- A session with a local licensed massage therapist
- Relaxation or deep tissue
- Set up in your cabin or on the ranch
Good to know
- Offered by local practitioners based on their availability, so book as early as you can.
- Text or call us, or ask at 84 Barn, to check dates and pricing.
To schedule
Wellness services and classes are offered by local practitioners based on their availability. Text or call 970-507-1424, or ask at 84 Barn.
Natural Facial
A reset for mountain-dry skin.
LengthAbout 60 min
GroupIn your cabin
Sun, wind and dry mountain air are hard on skin. A local licensed esthetician brings a natural facial to you, with gentle cleansing, a mask and plenty of moisture, using simple, natural products.
Pair it with a massage for a full afternoon of doing nothing at all.
What's included
- A facial from a local licensed esthetician
- Natural, simple products
- In your cabin or on the ranch
Good to know
- Offered by local practitioners based on their availability, so book as early as you can.
- Let us know about any skin sensitivities when you schedule.
- Text or call us, or ask at 84 Barn, to check dates and pricing.
To schedule
Wellness services and classes are offered by local practitioners based on their availability. Text or call 970-507-1424, or ask at 84 Barn.
From Pig to Balm
Nothing wasted, start to finish.
LengthHands-on class
GroupSmall groups
Learn how we turn fat from our own pastured pigs into pure, snow-white lard, the old-fashioned way: cut, render low and slow, strain, and store. Then see how that lard becomes the whipped body butter and handcrafted soap we make here on the ranch.
It's a hands-on lesson in using the whole animal, and you'll leave knowing how to do it in your own kitchen.
What's included
- How to render lard, step by step
- How lard becomes body butter and soap
- A small jar to take home
Good to know
- Small groups. Dates depend on the season and our instructors' availability.
- Text or call us, or ask at 84 Barn, to check dates and pricing.
To schedule
Wellness services and classes are offered by local practitioners based on their availability. Text or call 970-507-1424, or ask at 84 Barn.
Wild Plant Oils
Bottle a little of the mountains.
LengthHands-on class
GroupSmall groups
Walk the ranch and nearby land with a local guide to learn which plants grow here and how to gather them responsibly. Then infuse them into natural oils you can use for skin care, cooking or simply to remember your trip.
It's a slow, hands-on afternoon that connects you to the land the same way the ranch does.
What's included
- A guided look at local plants and how to gather them
- Hands-on oil infusing
- A bottle of your own oil to take home
Good to know
- Small groups. What we make depends on the season.
- Dates depend on our instructors' availability.
- Text or call us, or ask at 84 Barn, to check dates and pricing.
To schedule
Wellness services and classes are offered by local practitioners based on their availability. Text or call 970-507-1424, or ask at 84 Barn.
Snowshoe Rental
The quietest way to see the ranch.
LengthWinter
GroupPer person
When the snow comes, the pastures turn into wide open trails. Pick up a pair of snowshoes at 84 Barn and head out across the property, past the cabins, the tree line and the animals' winter pastures.
No experience needed. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.
What's included
- Snowshoes and poles
- A map of the routes around the ranch
Good to know
- Available in winter when there's enough snow.
- Stay on the marked routes, close every gate behind you, and keep clear of the electric fencing.
- Ask at 84 Barn, or text or call us, to reserve a pair.
To schedule
Text or call 970-507-1424, or ask at 84 Barn.
Electric Bike Rental
Cover more ground, with less huffing.
LengthHalf or full day
GroupPer person
Pagosa sits at 7,000 feet, and the hills here are no joke. An electric bike takes the edge off, so you can ride the ranch roads and explore the country around 84 Ranch without wearing yourself out.
Ride a loop around the property, or head out for a longer afternoon and come back for a soak in the hot springs or a fire at your cabin.
What's included
- An electric bike and helmet
- A quick how-to before you ride
- Suggested routes on and around the ranch
Good to know
- Riders sign a short liability waiver. A parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18.
- Helmets are required.
- Stay on the ranch roads and marked routes, and close every gate behind you.
- Ask at 84 Barn, or text or call us, to reserve a bike.
To schedule
Text or call 970-507-1424, or ask at 84 Barn.
Kayak & Paddleboard Rental
Calm water and big views, just down the road.
LengthHalf or full day
GroupPer boat or board
Echo Lake sits just down US-84 from the ranch, with calm water and the San Juans on the horizon. Grab a kayak or paddleboard from us and spend a slow morning on the water, then come back to the ranch for lunch.
Early mornings are the calmest. Bring a fishing pole if you want to try your luck from the kayak.
What's included
- A kayak or paddleboard and paddle
- A life jacket for every paddler
- Help loading up for the short drive to the lake
Good to know
- Life jackets are required on the water.
- Paddlers sign a short liability waiver. A parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18.
- Check the lake's current rules before you launch. We'll go over them when you pick up.
- Afternoon wind and summer storms come up fast. Plan to paddle in the morning.
- Ask at 84 Barn, or text or call us, to reserve.
To schedule
Text or call 970-507-1424, or ask at 84 Barn.
Family Lawn Games
Old-fashioned fun, no screens required.
LengthAnytime
GroupThe whole family
Pitch a game of horseshoes, toss some cornhole, or pick another game from the bin at 84 Barn. It's the easy way to fill an evening on the ranch, before or after a cookout at your cabin.
Bring the kids, bring a cold drink, and settle who's really the family champion.
What's included
- Horseshoe pit
- Cornhole boards
- Other family games, depending on the season
Good to know
- Free for cabin guests.
- Grab games at 84 Barn and please return them when you're done.
Pack Goat Hike
The best hiking partners you'll ever have.
LengthComing soon
GroupSmall groups
Our Alpine and Oberhasli goats are training to be pack goats. Join a ranch hand for a walk through the pines with the goats carrying the snacks and water, then stop for a break wherever the view is best.
Goats are curious, friendly and surprisingly good company on the trail. Kids love it, and so do the grown-ups.
What's included
- A guided walk with the pack goats
- Snacks and water, carried by the goats
Good to know
- Coming soon. Ask us about dates.
- Wear closed-toe shoes.
- Everyone signs a short liability waiver, and a parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18.
To schedule
Text or call 970-507-1424, or ask at 84 Barn.
Early Check-In
Start your stay at 1:00 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m.
Price$75
LengthReady by 1:00 p.m.
GroupPer stay
Arrive early, drop your bags, and get three extra hours to settle in and enjoy the ranch.
What's included
- Cabin ready by 1:00 p.m. (standard check-in is 4:00 p.m.)
Good to know
- Please request at least one day in advance.
- Subject to availability. We'll confirm once we know the cabin can be ready.
- If we can't make it work, we'll refund you in full.
- The fee still applies if you arrive later than planned, since we'll have your cabin ready for your early arrival.
Late Check-Out
Stay until noon instead of 10:00 a.m.
Price$50
LengthStay until noon
GroupPer stay
Linger over coffee, take one more walk around the ranch, and head out without rushing.
What's included
- Check out by noon (standard check-out is 10:00 a.m.)
Good to know
- Please request at least one day in advance.
- Subject to availability. We'll confirm once we know the cabin isn't needed early for the next guest.
- If we can't make it work, we'll refund you in full.
