A Special Texas Adventure Weekend at the Double S Ranch

Just under two hours west of Dallas, the Double S Ranch is a working cattle ranch located in the rugged and scenic Palo Pinto Mountains. The whimsical and historically decorated Lonesome Dove Hotel at the ranch has four comfortable Texas themed bedrooms that will accommodate up to eight adults. Bring your boots and plan on being a cowhand where needed as well as just kicking back and resting a spell on the breezeway.

This Texas Adventure weekend includes the following activities and events:

1. A Texas Gourmet Dinner Event for eight served on Indian Hill (An historic hill located on the ranch where a well documented 1860 Indian skirmish occurred.) From the top of the hill you are treated to a panoramic view of the Palo Pinto Mountains and beyond.
2. A private tour of the interesting and historic “Old Jail Museum Complex” in Palo Pinto, Texas. (You will experience the Palo Pinto County vintage 1860 Jailhouse, the Moseley Cabin, the Johnson Cabin, the Roe-Maddox Cabin, the Carriage House, Fort Black Springs and several other historic structures)
3. You get to choose one of the following adventure activities: 1) A half day (10 mile) canoe trip on the beautiful Brazos de Dios River, 2) An exciting mountain bike excursion at PK Lake State Park or 3) A thrilling rock climbing afternoon in Mineral Wells State Park (must be certified to climb).
4. A two-hour “mule” (motorized) tour of the ranch. The tour will include a visit to Tombstone Hill, exploring the ol’ settler’s cabin location, and possibly hiking up to the highest point on the ranch (1450 ft) weather permitting.
5. Dropping a fishing line in any of the twelve ponds on the ranch.

How many guests can you host? Eight adults (two adults per bedroom)

Date? A mutually agreeable weekend.

Please note the best time to visit the Double S Ranch
Spring…….The wildflowers are in bloom and there are new calves on the ground.
Autumn…...The trees are changing colors and the Monarch Butterflies are visiting the ranch on their flight to Mexico.

Suggested visit period? Friday noon until Sunday noon.

What meals are included?
Saturday Night Gourmet Dinner on Indian Hill
Saturday picnic lunch to go with the adventure activity

Access to a kitchen?
Yes, the guests have access to a full kitchen.

Additional activities to do nearby:
Visit beautiful PK Lake - rent a boat and/or hike the many trials.
Shop for vintage western home decorations in Mineral Wells and Santo.
Visit the ghost town of Thurber, Texas
Visit historic Fort Belknap, Fort Griffin, and/or Fort Richardson on the famous Texas Fort Trail (about an hour drive from the ranch)
Massage/ Yoga at Hickory Oaks Farm in Lone Camp
Visit beautiful Clark Gardens in Mineral Wells