Horse Illustrated – November 2008 Taste of New York- Time Warner Productions 2007 (insert link) Scottsdale Magazine 2007 MSNBC 2006 Equitrekking 2006 Trail Blazer Magazine 2006 Flying Adventure Magazine, April 2006
“At Wit’s End high country heaven beckons anglers and sportsman that fish tail waters, river and lakes. Fishing Wit’s End is revved up to wow you, it’s a world c/cuss-fishing lodge.” Santa Barbra News, July 2006
“At Wit’s End you can have it all. Tennis, fishing, horses, hot tubs, spa, water sports and mostly a great time.” Outdoor Life Channel showing in 2006 Western Horseman 2006
2 page photo “Horses at Vallecito Lake” Rustic Vacations- Top 100
“This is it, look no further for the vacation you’ve always dreamed about. Wit’s End is a timeless place to kick back and relax amongst those 12000 to 14000 foot peaks.”
Spa Magazine July 2005
“Guests choose to relax on the porch swing watching the sunrise over 13000 foot snow capped peaks, then head off for their spa treatment - “Ah, such a life” Men’s Channel T.V. Resorts & Fishing Lodges 2005 Star Services 4 Star Rating 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2004
“The elegant cabriole-legged furniture, balloon curtains and brass beds are a sophisticated counterpart to this rustic environment.” Star Service (Autumn 1995) ME Magazine Style & Décor, Issue #44 2004
Wit’s End within a thick blanket of aspen and pines offers an endless variety of activities in the Vallecito Lake Valley topped off with 5 star cuisine and a full service spa. Riding, water sports, tennis, and fishing in “oh such a backdrop.” Wheel of Fortune, Vacation Giveaway 1991-2004 Ventura Country Star, July 2004
“Forget ‘City Slickers There’s a new breed of dude ranch out there. One that rejuvenates your soul with stately mountain views and soothes the traveler’s feet with great cuisine and a spa treatment.” Paint Horse Journal, September 2003
“Wit’s End is probably the closest you can get to Heaven on Earth. When you’re up here you know you’re awfully close, few people get to experience this or see it first hand.” Worlds Great Luxury Fishing Lodges 2003 Fly Fish America, February 2003 Ranch America Magazine 2002
“Wit’s End is known worldwide for its luxurious accommodations. A superb riding program, great children’s activities and fine dining, as well as its well as its well appointed spa.” Elegant Small Hotels 2002
“. . . indescribably beautiful.” Kilgore’s Ranch Vacations 1990-2005 feature on cover
“Unlike many ranches, Wit’s End offers rustic elegance with all the freedoms that you might find at a resort... world class luxury resort (and) superb cuisine.” 2002 Healing Retreats & Spas, March/April 2002
After all that’s said and done, Wit’s End is much more than a resort. It is a modern cowboy relaxation at the fullest. “The crowning achievement is the two shower rooms that are each equipped with enough shower heads to remove the most stubborn trail dust.” Santa Fean, March 2002
“Finding some sanity at Wit’s End Dude Ranch - winter tenderfoots duck into the spa for a variety of treatments (so relaxing, darling), hardier guests are snowmobiling, skiing, horseback riding and fly-fishing. Summer you can roar across Vallecito lake, enjoy mountain riding, hit the tennis courts or go for a swim in the heated pool. Cabins 8, 14, 17, and 19 are standout cabins.” Doral and Company Vacation Magazine 2002
“What do you do when you’ve reached your wits end? Try hunting, fly fishing, horseback riding, dining on extra ordinary cuisine and just plain relaxing at Wit’s End. There are at least a million reasons we wanted to experience Wit’s End Ranch.” American Woman Artists Southwest Art Magazine, July 2001
“This world-class resort, with the flavor of a 19th century hunting and fishing lodge is pleased to host the American Women Artists Association Workshop.” Salt Lake City Magazine, April 2001
“The ranch cuisine is far from rustic. It may be the most elegant aspect of the lodge’s atmosphere.” Fly Fish America, June 2000
“By Vallecito Lake adjacent to Wit’s End holds Northern Pike so big you might wonder if your in Saskatchewan. The cabin at Wit’s End are decadent in their comfort and style. Top notch cuisine and service. World Wide Riding Vacations 1999
“Rated among the top ranches, adults enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner while the children are having fun in the evening kids program (three nights a week). Wit’s End has a delightful riding program with overnight pack trips into the wilderness. Beautiful guest cabins, abundant riding, tennis, and hot tubs to round out your week.” Better Homes & Garden Network Television 1999 Land Rover Journal 1998
“The Land Rover Lodge Program was a huge success. We appreciate all the hard work done by you and your staff” Charlie Hughes, President of Land Rover Chrysler Passport to the Next Level 1998
“You’ll sit around the campfire, fish, ride, enjoy special meals including a dinner hayride. Saddle up the whole family.” Great Country Inns Television 1998 Gentleman Farms, Spring 1998
“A place to enjoy and relax in a beautiful mountain setting. One of the finest resort ranches in America.” Dudes in Durango 1998 UpScale, July 1998 Sunset Magazine, April 1998
“Deluxe resort ranch - picked as one of nine resort ranches in North America. This elegant pricey getaway is set in a beautiful seating and has plenty to do.” America Southwest Romantic Weekends 1997
“The ranch caters to short stays during the early summer or fall, winter, and spring. Opportunities for romance include watching the mist rise from the ponds and rolling along the meadows. Tucking under the down comforters with a nice fire going or listening to a babbling brook near one of the romantic cabins.” Great Angling Lodges 1997
“Wit’s End has everything for a classic ranch vacation. Wonderful cabins, towering spruce and fir a marvelous lodge with exquisite meals, riding for guests of every skill and a friendly and competent staff.” Log Homes Illustrated 1997
“Anyone who stayed here would be hard-pressed to dispute the claim that Wit’s End is “luxury at the edge of the wilderness.” Bed & Breakfast Inns 1997
“When the owners of this guest ranch bill their place a “luxury at the edge of the wilderness” it isn’t just a snappy slogan, it’s true.” Midwest Living June 1997 Ford Family Incentives Catalog 1996 Distinctive Lifestyles, January/February 1996
“A vacation at Wit’s End should last forever” Distinctive Lifestyles The Great Ranch Cookbook 1995
“The choices are astounding, all eloquently prepared and presented. Wit’s End is the perfect place for families, corporate retreats or weddings. Open year round there are a wide variety of summer and winter activities.” American Historical Inns 1995
“If a half million acres of wilderness and stunning views of snow capped peaks don’t entice von, the historic lodge’s interior should. A mix of Victorian, country French furnishings, and just enough antlers create a wonderfully rustic, elegant atmosphere. Western Style Magazine 1995 Snow Goer Magazine 1994
“The view is just stunning year-round.” Cowboys & Indians, Fall 1994
“. ..watch the sun glimmer over a ranch setting most of us only dream of” Texas Monthly 1994 New Mexico Farm & Ranch 1994
“Activities at this one-of-a-kind vacation vortex bare only limits of the mind and imagination.” Frommers Colorado 1993
“Wit’s End offers guests a unique combination of rustic outdoors and sophisticated luxury.” New Orleans Times
Picayune, February 1993 “Every night we feasted on four-star dining...then return to our cabin (which) was decorated like a Laura Ashley ad.” Bullish on Crafts 1992
“The exquisitely designed resort offers the most discriminating guest an exhilarating and refreshing break from the ordinary.” Country Inns Magazine 12 Best in America Feb 1992
“For families who like to do things together Wit’s End is ideal.” Relax, November 1992
“Time seems to stop at Wit’s End, no matter what the season.” Bon Appetite, March 1992
“A place where you can feel perfectly all right doing absolutely nothing.” Durango Magazine 1992
“A world-class resort.” Rocky Mountain Clubs & Resort 1991
“An elegant resort grafted into a guest ranch setting.” Country Inns Magazine, August 1991 "12 best in America"
“Wit’s End exudes the sort of hospitality that you might think went the way of the buffalo.” Travel Age West July 1991
“Wit’s End is becoming a popular site for weddings, honeymoons and family vacations because of its idyllic surroundings and side array of activities.” Los Angles Monthly July 1991
“...discover mirrors from London’s Crystal Palace at Wit’s End.” Travel Age West, July 1991 Americas Wonderful Little Hotels & Inns 1991
“A beautiful lodge with fabulous accommodations in spacious well-equipped cabins.” Flagstaff Daily Sun June 1991
“Wit’s End has been around for about 120 years and with the pampering guests receive (it) will probably be around for at least another 120 years.” Orange County Magazine, July 1990
“elegant, yet inviting and comfortable.” Hollywood Reporter March 1990
“luxuriously decorated for the most discriminating tastes.” Cross Currents February 1990
“You can step back in time, but not elegance, at... Wit’s
End Guest Ranch and resort.” Reed's Official Hotel Guide "One of the best three dude ranches in America. | 
