"It's important to focus beyond ourselves" Jody Dahl
Testimonials for Runamuk Guest Ranch...A Working Dude Ranch Experience
"You guys are the only dude ranch I've ever been to, the only place I've ever ridden horses, and the only ranch I'd ever choose. I like how the place feels like 'family' for everyone, and how the neighbors come over and help and then they feel like family too!
I think you guys are getting better and better every year. I really enjoyed this past stay, and the cattle-cutting, chasing down that bull with you that first day (plenty of action within hours of stepping off the plane!), and the auction and barn dance were all a lot of fun in addition to the trail rides, and just hanging out and de-stressing. Of course, Coila and her massages were a real treat too! Down here in Phoenix, I'm used to dealing with companies. I do business with a bunch of 'em, and they're all nice. When I talk to or visit with you guys, it feels more like dealing with friends/family, and it's a whole different level. I really like that every minute doesn't have to be planned while I'm there, too. I bring a number of things with me that I just don't get to down here in the city, and it's nice to be able to do them up there in God's country!
I just have one question - 'Is it Runamuk?' If so, I go. If not, I'd rather stay home." - Jim Davis, AZ
"Thank you - this was honestly the best vacation decision I ever made! In New York, where everyone is so jet-set to the same old Aspen or Miami scene on the weekends and you are "nobody" if you don't vacation in Europe, I just cannot tell you how that does not even hold a candle to this - this is ten times more fun(!!) and people have no idea what they are missing! I have been in New York for 9 years and this was "SO" what the doctor ordered, I will be coming back for sure and bringing my skeptical New York-city slicker-friend, Sharon (who by the way, told me today at lunch she has never had so much fun in her life and wants to do this every year.) Both she and my mom can't stop talking to me about it and thanking me for bringing them along! I also want to sincerely thank you for opening your home up to us, cooking the most fabulous meals, allowing us to make our own schedule with a terrific and very personable Guide, treating us like family, and giving us the run of your absolutely stunningly beautiful 18,000 acres. It was exactly what I pictured a "perfect Montana scene" to be and I am still amazed we were there for an entire week and only saw half of it!! What started out as a solo vacation, and quickly became a family/ friend vacation, was the most refreshing fun yet relaxing vacation I have ever had..ever. It was 100 times better than expected and I had expected it to be great from the start! We are all looking forward to coming back!" Kath, New York
"You provided me the best vacation of my life and lots of great memories! When I'm riding I frequently reflect on that week and all the experiences there. You're wonderful people and I would readily admit I will miss you." Jim, Oregon
"... a lifetime of memories"
"5 days back in North Carolina and I can safely say for "Me & My Gang" that our bodies may be here but our minds and spirits remain on Runamuk Ranch. The most common question of the week has been "how was your trip" and I'm still searching for the words that would even come close to describing it. In fact my standard answer now is that you can look at all the pictures and listen to us talk about it, but til you experience it, you'll never understand what it was like. I spent 26 years in the military for the pure love of travel but none of my overseas or stateside travels ever left me with that feeling that I had seen and experienced something truly remarkable. From that 1st night sitting under the Montana sky, viewing what the Supreme Architect of the Universe had created, until having to say goodbye on Sunday morning to those who seemed to have been life long friends cannot be conveyed adequately to other. You don't provide just a place to vacation you provide a retreat to renew the mind an soul and create a lifetime of memories and experience." Gene Mauldin, North Carolina
"Toby and Jody Dahl can do it all. They know how to entertain the oldest to the youngest person who visits their ranch. I am 38 years old and I came with my dad who is 75 years old. We were both catered to and got to do exactly what our hearts desired, we felt as comfortable at the ranch as if we were at home. I wanted to get as much horse back riding in as I could and I did just that. There is so much beautiful scenery, it was just overwhelming. We ate and ate and ate very delicious food; we separated cattle on horseback, and as a bonus we saw some amazing lightening storms. The vacation was exactly what we had dreamed of and we would love to come back again. This small comment doesn't do justice to how much fun we both had." Rhonda Davidson & Ken Lowry, OR.
"I miss your golden meadows, gray rimrocks, and unbounded
sky. I often pause in my hectic day and recall cantering across the high
golden meadow while a herd of horses graze in the distance under the incredibly
blue sky, and wish I were there again. Your house feels like home; it is
a warm and relaxing place to relax after the day's adventures. You and Toby
could not have been more perfect hosts. The food was always delicious, and
the discussions interesting. I learned so much about an area of the country
so different from my home. It was so much fun learning to drive cattle...how
to move them from one pasture to another, how to move my horse to make them
do what I wanted. My husband really enjoyed learning to drive a wagon with
a two-horse team. That is something I never imagined him trying-much less
enjoying so much! Riding with Toby was the best for me, he knows so much
about his land, its history and its future. He knows the habits of the elk
and deer, as well as the other animals that cross his land as well as being
conscious of proper stewardship in managing the herds--both wild and domestic.
Toby has such a quiet way about him, the ability to teach without lecturing.
It makes you hang onto his every word! Jody, you are the perfect hostess,
you are so comfortable to be with as well as an excellent cook. It was so
thoughtful of you to make me creme brulee for my birthday! In short, you
treated me like a friend." Susan, AL
"A dream vacation! I hadn't been on a horse in ten years and was somewhat
nervous before heading out to Runamuk. The exceptional hospitality by Jody
Dahl and the expertise and knowledge of her husband Toby make for a winning
combination. I was provided with wonderful horses to ride that perfectly
suited my ability; the lodging were clean, private and comfortable, the
scenery spectacular and food exceptional. In addition to wonderful trail
riding, horsemanship lessons and cattle work, I also took advantage of the
other excellent services offered: yoga classes, trips to Billings, Roundup
and the rodeo. I cannot praise this ranch, or its owners, highly enough."
Adele, England
"It was the best riding we've ever had." Susie, GA
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