Ride With us
Ready to saddle up? Our gates only open a few times a year. When they do it’s your chance to live the cowboy life. Don’t miss it!
Choose your adventure
From scenic trail rides to authentic cattle drives and Cowboy Academies, the V6 Ranch offers unforgettable cowboy adventures for every rider. With 20,000 acres of working rangeland, you'll experience true cowboy life, guided by the Varian family and crew.
Spots are limited and rides fill quickly! Saddle up and book your adventure today.
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v6 Dude Ranch Getaways
Ride, relax, and repeat. Spend days exploring the scenic V6 Ranch and evenings kicking your boots up in true western comfort on these all-inclusive getaways.
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Cowboy academies
Hone your cowboy skills at a V6 Cowboy Academy. Guided by professional cowboys, learn real ranch skills like roping, sorting, and gathering cattle.
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V6 Cattle Drives
Join the Varian Family and the V6 Ranch Crew driving cattle through 20,000 acres of wide open country on a V6 Cattle Drive.
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V6 Rodeo Academy
On the V6 Rodeo Academy we will focus on ranch rodeo skills like roping, barrel racing, sorting, and more with coaching from professional cowboys and cowgirls
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Wrangler Ride
Take scenic trail rides through wildflower studded hills, and learn ranch skills like gathering and sorting cattle, roping, and more.
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V6 Cowboy Experience
Explore the V6 Ranch on scenic trail rides and hone your ranch skills with coaching from the V6 Ranch Crew.
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Horsemanship clinics
Join world-class horsemen at the V6 Ranch for specialized clinics and workshops, where you’ll sharpen your horsemanship and ranch skills.
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Parkfield Events
Join the fun at Parkfield’s annual Bluegrass Festival, rodeo, concerts, and more.
Don’t see the ride you’re looking for?
Spots fill up fast, and some rides only happen once a year. If the date you’re eyeing is full, join our waitlist to be the first to know when spots open up.
Sign up to our mailing list to get updates on new ride dates, special events, and other ways to experience the Cowboy Side of California.
Full Calendar of Rides & Events
SOLD OUT - Dude Ranch Weekend
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ACCEPTING WAITLIST
Dude Ranch Weekend - JUNE 23-26, 2022
This "ranch getaway" experience is designed to have fun, relax, and make new friends. Whether you're on horseback, around the pool, or sitting next to the fire you'll find this getaway a truly enjoyable weekend.
As our guest:
Your home for the weekend is in the Parkfield Lodge. The lodge offers full modern accommodations. Upon arrival you'll be treated to a gift basket full of local goodies. Horseback you'll learn the fundamentals of a working cattle ranch from cowboys and cowgirls who have been around ranching all of their lives. These Dude Ranch Weekends offer a ranch experience that only a few enjoy. Everything from gathering cattle to sorting in the round pen, trail riding to barrel racing...we have something for every rider. You can participate as much or as little as you like. You'll ride one of our V6 Ranch Horses or bring your own. All levels of rider are welcome to attend.
After a couple of days in the saddle the Saturday afternoon massage is a welcome treat. Follow this up with wine tasing from one of the local vineyards and relaxing around the pool. It's easy to see why Horace Greeley said, "Go west, young man, go west".
Cost:
$1,200 for single occupancy
$950 for double occupancy
$600 for kids 12 and under (massage not included)
$400 deposit required to hold your spot
SOLD OUT - Dude Ranch Weekend
-Sold Out-
ACCEPTING WAITLIST
Dude Ranch Weekend - March 24-27, 2022
This "ranch getaway" experience is designed to have fun, relax, and make new friends. Whether you're on horseback, around the pool, or sitting next to the fire you'll find this getaway a truly enjoyable weekend.
Your home for the weekend is in the Parkfield Lodge. The lodge offers full modern accommodations. Upon arrival you'll be treated to a gift basket full of local goodies. Horseback you'll learn the fundamentals of a working cattle ranch from cowboys and cowgirls who have been around ranching all of their lives. These Dude Ranch Weekends offer a ranch experience that only a few enjoy. Everything from gathering cattle to sorting in the round pen, trail riding to barrel racing...we have something for every rider. You can participate as much or as little as you like. You'll ride one of our V6 Ranch Horses or bring your own. All levels of rider are welcome to attend.
After a couple of days in the saddle the Saturday afternoon massage is a welcome treat. Follow this up with wine tasing from one of the local vineyards and relaxing around the pool. It's easy to see why Horace Greeley said, "Go west, young man, go west".
Cost:
$1,200 for single occupancy
$950 for double occupancy
$600 for kids 12 and under (massage not included)
$400 deposit required to hold your spot
SOLD OUT - Dude Ranch Weekend
-Sold Out-
ACCEPTING WAITLIST
Dude Ranch Weekend - March 17-20, 2022
This "ranch getaway" experience is designed to have fun, relax, and make new friends. Whether you're on horseback, around the pool, or sitting next to the fire you'll find this getaway a truly enjoyable weekend.
As our guest:
Your home for the weekend is in the Parkfield Lodge. The lodge offers full modern accommodations. Upon arrival you'll be treated to a gift basket full of local goodies. Horseback you'll learn the fundamentals of a working cattle ranch from cowboys and cowgirls who have been around ranching all of their lives. These Dude Ranch Weekends offer a ranch experience that only a few enjoy. Everything from gathering cattle to sorting in the round pen, trail riding to barrel racing...we have something for every rider. You can participate as much or as little as you like. You'll ride one of our V6 Ranch Horses or bring your own. All levels of rider are welcome to attend.
After a couple of days in the saddle the Saturday afternoon massage is a welcome treat. Follow this up with wine tasing from one of the local vineyards and relaxing around the pool. It's easy to see why Horace Greeley said, "Go west, young man, go west".
Cost:
$1,200 for single occupancy
$950 for double occupancy
$600 for kids 12 and under (massage not included)
$400 deposit required to hold your spot
Live like a cowboy and learn real ranch skills on 20,000 acres.