The Family Ranch Getaway is a week spent with a small group of other Catholic families from around the country at a rustic Wyoming ranch.
While there, you will enjoy delicious meals, comfortable accommodations, and the opportunity to participate in Western activities, such as horseback riding, archery, rock climbing, packrafting or canoeing, hiking and more with your whole family. Take advantage of limited cell service and enjoy the chance to connect with your spouse and children face-to-face and be nourished by daily Mass, time for prayer and Confession, and quality conversations with other Catholic parents. This is truly a week like none other, and books extremely quickly.
Dates, locations and pricing for 2024 are listed below. Please request a quote to begin your registration. Priority is currently being given to those who were on the 2023 waitlist.
If you have specific questions or would otherwise like more information, please contact us.
*Location and activities may vary from those seen in this video
Activities & Programs
A Family Ranch Getaway provides a variety of family-centered adventures including horseback riding, rock climbing, packrafting or canoeing, fishing, hiking, and archery. When you arrive at the Ranch, our staff will help you create a schedule for your stay based on your family’s interests and your children’s ages and abilities.
In addition to the daytime activities, each evening you’ll be invited to join in community events such as a sing-along around the campfire, a conversation night for the parents while the kids play games with the staff, or an old-fashioned country porch party complete with line dancing.
Although the Family Getaway is not a retreat, it is intended to be an opportunity for your family to be fed spiritually. Mass, Confession, rosary walks, and other opportunities to experience the spiritual life as a family will be available daily.
Meals & Accommodations
All meals are included! High quality, family-friendly meals are served daily.
During the Getaway, your family will stay in one of several cabins on the property. Each cabin is unique and they vary in size and capacity. Lodging will be assigned based upon the number of people in your family so as to best accommodate all families in attendance.
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"The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. We were outdoors every day. And the community was filled with joy. We are inspired to get back to work building a Catholic community at home that is as beautiful as what I saw in just five short days at a ranch with a bunch of strangers."
–Ranch Guest, 2023
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"We were so grateful to be surrounded by such a beautiful setting. Our family had time to both pray and play together. The staff of students are such wonderful role models, and we loved learning about each of their stories. The rosary around the bonfire was such a beautiful way to end each day. We feel grateful to have learned about COR and this wonderful experience."
–Tahnee
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"As a family with young children, life can be exhausting at times. The refreshment God gave through a week at the Hawkeye was exactly what our souls needed."
–Ranch Guest, 2023
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June 3-8, 2024 - Box R Ranch near Pinedale, WY
June 10-15, 2024 at the Box R Ranch near Pinedale, WY
July 21-26, 2024 at the Box R Ranch near Pinedale, WY
July 28-August 2, 2024 at the Box R Ranch near Pinedale, WY
August 4-8, 2024 at Louis Lake Lodge near Lander, WY
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A combination of a per person registration fee and a per room lodging fee covers all your meals, activities, and lodging for the duration of the Family Getaway.
Registration Fees: charged per person
Adults 16+: $430
Children Ages 8-15: $350
Children Ages 2-7: $180
Children Under 2: FREE
Lodging Fees:
Regular Room/Cabin: $750
Large Room/Cabin: $1100
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Our Family Getaways will be provided at two different locations this summer, the Box R Ranch near Pinedale, WY (our original location!) and Louis Lake Lodge near Lander, WY. Both locations have rustic Western facilities, but the Box R Ranch is a classic ranch nestled in the foothills of the Wind River Range while Louis Lake Lodge is further up into the mountains and located right on the edge of Louis Lake. The activities and amenities provided at each location will be very similar, but Louis Lake Lodge offers the added benefit of being located closer to Lander, WY, the home of COR Expeditions and Wyoming Catholic College. During the Getaway at Louis Lake Lodge we hope to include guest appearances from some of the Wyoming Catholic College faculty and staff to facilitate conversations or provide guided experiential education opportunities such as star-gazing, geology, etc.
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Lodging options, booked on a first-come, first-serve basis.
At the Box R Ranch we have 13 rooms available:
4 Rooms in the Main Lodge
3 Rooms in Valley View Lodge
3 Rooms in Memorial Lodge
2 Rooms in the Duplex
1 Room in Willow Creek Cabin
Each room has its own bathroom and shower. The rooms vary in size and capacity and will be assigned based upon the number of family members so as to best accommodate all families in attendance.
At Louis Lake Lodge there are 10 cabins/rooms available:
2 Rooms in the Main Lodge, each with its own bathroom
5 Rustic one-room Cabins that share a bathhouse with private bathrooms
2 Large Cabins with a Sleeping Loft, each with its own bathroom
1 Small one-room cabin with its own bathroom
The cabins/rooms vary in size and capacity and will be assigned based upon the number of family members in your group so as to best accommodate all families in attendance.
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What is the cancellation policy?
A non-refundable 20% deposit is required to confirm your reservation and payment in full is due three weeks prior to the start of your reservation. Cancellations within 3 weeks of your reservation are non-refundable. However, if there are extenuating circumstances please contact our office and we will do our best to work with you.
Are there high chairs?
The ranch has 2 high chairs. If you have an easily packable high chair or booster, you may want to bring it along.
Can the ranch food service accommodate special dietary needs?
We are happy to work with your family's needs and can accommodate common concerns, including offering gluten and dairy free options. If your family's needs are severe, please contact our staff during the booking process so that we can find the best way to assist you.
Is there a packing list? / What do we need to bring?
A packing list is provided during registration. All you really need is clothing for the whole family. The packing list will specify particular clothing items you may need for the activities and weather and we’ll suggest other items it might be nice to have along.
Is there cell service? Wifi?
There is no cell service at the ranch. There is a landline phone in case of emergency and limited wifi is available. We encourage families to take advantage of the limited connectivity at the ranch to spend quality time with each other and the other families and to refrain from using the wifi as much as possible.
CABIN AMENITIESBedding/bathroom linens?
Yes.Pack n Play?
A limited number are available upon request. To ensure that one will be available for your use, please notify us ahead of time that you would like one for your cabin.Refrigerator?
Unless specified in the cabin description that will be provided to you, cabins do not have a refrigerator. However, if you have something that needs to be refrigerated, there may be limited space available in one of the kitchen refrigerators for guest use.Air conditioning?
No.Will we be able to do laundry?
Guests may use the laundry facilities at the Box R Ranch. Laundry detergent is provided. You will not be able to do laundry at Louis Lake Lodge.Are pets allowed?
No.Is there financial assistance available for families who would like to come?
COR is a fully non-profit ministry, and our goal is to renew the hearts of individuals and their families through the ranch experience. If you are interested in joining us this summer but find the cost to be a significant burden, please contact us and we will do our best to assist you thanks to the generosity of our donors.
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