have lived on this 210-acre working cattle ranch, and current ranching operations include raising registered Simmental and gray Brahman cattle, and tending to our horses and other livestock. Farming operations include the cultivation of native and coastal bermuda grass for grazing and hay. The ranch has wild birds such as the eastern bluebird, egret, roadrunner, crane, dove, hummingbird, scissortail, mallards, widgeons, turkey vultures, killdeer, and many other species. On rare occasions, you may see wild turkeys or Mexican eagles/Caracara. Some of the wildlife roaming the ranch from time to time are armadillos, cottontails and jackrabbits, and the occasional, bobcat, fox and deer. Coyote calls are a frequent occurrence. Cactus, mesquite, wildflowers and other native plants and trees are among the different types of plant life found here. Don't forget your camera and film.

Western luxury abounds at Rope the Wind Ranch & Retreat. From the the three exquisitely appointed guest rooms to the magnificent Common Room to the tantalizing morning cuisine, the ranch is perfect for a quiet retreat, away from the city, with all the comforts of home.

The common room is available to all guests at the lodge. It is a wonderfully spacious place to relax, converse, or have fun. A huge double-sided fireplace with an open hearth greets arriving guests. Comfy leather couches beckon the weary. The turn-of-the-century pool table may entice visitors into a little friendly competition, and the nearby card room (with its wagon wheel game table) has other games. Or you can hop onto a stool at the bar area and ponder the tin ceiling and antiquities. The large entertainment center has a DVD/VCR television with satellite service, a stereo, movies, books, and magazines. The western decor abounds in leather, rustic wood and iron, and art by various western artists.

A full, hot breakfast is served in the b&b dining area between 9:00-9:30 a.m. each morning. Guests may also enjoy dining outdoors on the patio or in their room if preferable. Beverages such as freshly ground/brewed coffee, hot tea, juice and milk are served.