I had a great time here at HMR! We just bought a house here in Arizona so we will be back soon! We think that we will be back here at least 6 times this year. Dusty is my horse. I am 11 years old and I love it here!!

It's two weeks of serious horsin' around. Start by selecting "your horse" for the duration of your stay and getting him ready by learning how to correctly groom and saddle a horse. Then you will be ready for events such as team penning...yes, we rent cows, ground training in the arena, participatory round-pen demonstrations, and trail rides.

On Saturday June 19th, HMR is offering a special treat of an off-site ride of Escudilla Mountain, one of the highest peaks in Arizona. Our wranglers will head out early in the morning with horses in trailers to the trail head for a full day of riding, complete with a pack lunch perfect for munching on a rock at the top of the mountain.

Let us know right away if you'd like to join us our horses for some galloping good times!

BBQs, fireworks, and our very own HMR parade. It's a great holiday to spend in the cool mountains!

Patrick Madigan, one of our Members of The Club at Hidden Meadow Ranch, happens to be a professional photographer. He is going to spend the weekend with us in a photography workshop! Patrick will be holding photo sessions about landscape, animals, portraiture, and much more. After each session, you will head out to practice what you learned! Patrick will print some of your best photos and have a workshop on Sunday to talk about your photos. Also, one of our local craftsmen will hold a workshop and teach you how to make a frame for your very favorite photo!

Wine is on the way, from Quench Fine Wines, to HMR, for two more amazing winemaker weekends. (There will be plenty more throughout the year!)

Sonoma grapes...Teira wines. Join Don Donahoe, a member of the founding family of Teira wines, with another amazing wine lineup, of course, with scrumptious food pairings by our very own culinary team. Meet Don and our new Executive Chef, Mark Silva, with a reception Friday night to learn more about, well, food and wine! Then enjoy a five-course dinner on Saturday night. We have already tasted the wines, (tough job, but someone has to do it,) and these award-winning wines with limited releases will knock your socks off!

An International Tour. Guest Chef Joel Harrington, Chef de Cuisine of Core Kitchen at The Ritz Carlton in Marana, AZ, will be joining our culinary team to pair 5 courses with amazing German and Austrian wines. It's the perfect summer selection of wines paired with great, fresh summer dishes!

Wine Weekends in September, October, and November are in the planning stages, so check back in the upcoming weeks for more information.

*For our White Mountain Residents, enjoy any…or many…of our winemaker dinners with a special opportunity to stay at HMR for $320.00/night, double occupancy! (Does not include tax and gratuity.) Our “Wine and Dine” Package offers an amazing night of wine and cuisine, and our log cabin accommodations for one night. Arrive late afternoon and enjoy our dinner event, with breakfast the next morning. (Ranch-sponsored activities NOT included.) It’s a great way to experience Hidden Meadow Ranch…without the drive home after dinner!

Sight ~ enjoy a guided nature hike through the National Forest learning about spring wildflowers and wildlife.

Smell ~ anticipate finding a spa gift basket in your cabin upon arrival full of spa essentials.

Taste ~ dine on light and fresh featured dinner dishes prepared by our culinary team.

It's the perfect couples' getaway...just call us toll free at 866-333-4080 to book your stay!

In 2002, Charlie and Mary Bast together with musicians Ted Cox and Martha McQuaid, produced the first Music from Greer. The original artists performed every evening for a week-long chamber music festival. By 2004, the audience grew too large for the local venue, the community of Greer hosted an audience of 300 in the 2005 season.

Music from Greer was continued to expand the variety of entertainment offered to concert-goers of the White Mountains and visitors. Greer Arts and Entertainment is proud to present the summer 2010 schedule of concerts with altitude:

Get out of the summer heat and enjoy the experience of a mountain concert. Stay at Hidden Meadow Ranch on our “Music in the Mountains Package” and let us provide transportation for the short trip to Greer to participate in one of these great concerts! In addition, HMR will have a CD of the weekend’s entertainment as a gift to take with you!

Visit www.musicfromgreer.com to read more about the history of these events, (information above is obtained from the website,) and to receive more information on the concerts. HMR’s very own GM, Jane, is on the board of Greer Arts and Entertainment and plans to attend several of the performances!

Bear Claw sadly says goodbye to one of its owners as they move to a land far, far away. And as much as they'd like, they can't take their cabin with them!!!

What does this mean for you? One share of Bear Claw is currently available for sale and immediate ownership which means immediate summer use! What an opportunity for whomever grabs it first!

Reata, our first Meadow Cabin, is waiting for you! Recently completed, Reata is the smaller floor plan with two bedrooms, a loft sleeping area and three baths. Next time you visit the Ranch, come see this charming cabin!

Jane Lenci, General Manager - Lodge & Club Operations, will be happy to answer your questions via email or telephone at 928-333-1000 regarding the very limited ownership opportunities at HMR. And you can check our Ownership page for more information. If you've fallen in love with Hidden Meadow Ranch, join The Club!

HIDDEN MEADOW RANCH IS PET-FRIENDLY:

Did you know? You can bring your furry family members to Hidden Meadow Ranch! We have three pet- friendly cabins, each with a custom-made dog house. Take your pets on long walks, let them play in the doggie play-pen, or just hang out in the courtyard. We'll even supply the treats!

CHEF'S CORNER:

This month it's a good, spring sandwich that is so easy to make... yet so good!

Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich :

2 lbs chicken breast

2 c white wine

3 tbsp tarragon

1/2 c onion powder

Salt

Pepper

1 1/2 c mayo

1 c sliced seedless grapes

1/2 c slivered toasted almonds

Butterleaf lettuce

Croissants

Preparation-

Chop chicken into bite-sized chunks. Combine chicken, white wine, tarragon, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake at 375 until chicken is cooked. Pour off juices into a sauce pot and reduce under low heat to one third. Cool, add mayo to juices. Mix chicken and mayo mix with grapes and almonds. Put chicken salad on croissants with a leaf of lettuce. Mmmmm.

COMING SOON...

Call us toll free at 866.333.4080 for more information or go to our Reservation Request page if you'd like to make Hidden Meadow Ranch part of your holiday memories.