Great news! We will be opening our cabins on the weekends this February. The weather has been beautiful and clear. Temperatures in the low 60's. Come see us and enjoy the beautiful off-season we are having this year. Sweetwater Kitchen is closed unfortunately, but all of our Cabins have full kitchens, and a non-included [...]
This outdoor intensive workshop will put you in touch with our primitive prehistory. After gathering materials and constructing your own Atlatl, you will learn extensive techniques for throwing, hunting and fishing. Atlatl Building Workshop Build and hunt with primitive tools in Utah w/ Matt Graham April 6-10, 2018 What to expect: The Atlatl predates the [...]
Venerable Lama Thubten Nima will be visiting the ranch on April 14th, as well as offering meditation instructions in Boulder on the 15th. For more information, check out the event flyer Here. Lama Thubten Nima was born in 1965 into conditions of political turmoil and exile associated with the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Lama Thubten Nima [...]
In April 2017 BMGR staff and a group of volunteers planted over $9,000 of native seed, trees, and shrubs. The area selected was adjacent to the first phase of the water restoration project that was completed in late July 2016 by Craig Sponholtz, founder of Water Artisans. (See Water restoration project) After the project was [...]
In spring of 2017, Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch began its keyline project… Our mission is to restore desert grasslands, helping water flow where it needs to go and healthy soil to grow. What is Keylining? A founding concept in permaculture design, P.A. Yeoman’s Keyline is a technique for maximizing beneficial use of water resources [...]
This course will be taught on a beautiful Ranch full of oak groves and babbling creeks at the base of Boulder Mountain. Your days will be filled with walks in the wilderness searching for bow building materials – as well as exercises that will increase your hunting skills. Bow Building Workshop: Learn how to build [...]
Our head gardener, Elena Hughes, has been working tirelessly these last few weeks to prepare the garden for a huge expansion next season. The current garden space is 2,300 square feet, and this expansion will enlarge it to 13,200 square feet. Relocating the chickens and ducks gives us access to the land they have been [...]
American Beauty Retreat: for rock climbers, yogis, adventure-lovers, hikers, trial runners, and sunset chasers! Just hearing someone say “Utah” is reason enough to pack up a bag and head out to that special, quiet desert. Join Alison Bernasco and Abbe Ciulla for the adventure of a lifetime! The Location: BMGR is located in Utah's scenic red [...]
This 4-day/ 3-night retreat is designed to open the window of our abundant, creative energy by unwinding and connecting in this stunning natural setting where desert, canyons, and mountains meet.
WETLAND & STREAM RESTORATION TRAINING May 8, 9, 10, 2018 Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch, Boulder, Utah This hands-on restoration workshop is designed for individuals who would like to learn how to use practical, low cost techniques for restoring wetlands and streams. You’ll learn how to design and restore wetlands that provide habitat for waterfowl, amphibians, and a diversity of animal and plant species. Attendees will discover how to select locations for building wetlands, test soil texture, groundwater elevations, choose appropriate [...]