Marble Mountain Ranch

12/18/2025

last night was an anxiety filled horse birth here on the ranch. Our pregnant mare "wildfire" birthed a foal without our knowledge during the night. Erin, our resident wrangler, went out to feed and saw the placenta and birthing flesh on the ground but there was no visible foal to be found! We began to think that perhaps it had fallen to a larger predator since there was no sign of the new born foal, and the mother was emotionally neighing and circle moving.
BUT! about 15 minutes after our evaluation of the situation concluded, we had some of our neighbors drive up onto the ranch and report that a baby horse is standing out along side the highway!
I went and haltered up the mother mare to bring to the site and to connect with the foal, and Heidi and Erin followed out to assist with the attempt to return the foal home. When we arrived, the foal had moved out to the edge of the cliff dropping from highway 96, down 200 feet to the Klamath River, and was standing behind the last outer edge grown oak tree at the cliff boundary...Oh what a scary site this was....
While holding on to the closest oak tree, I leaned out over the cliff, while Erin positioned up-hill to receive the foal. It took some effort, but I was able to move the foal up-hill close enough that Erin could grab a hold of the baby. Yes....we got the baby up onto the road, and started to follow its mom back home, as Erin, Heidi, and I worked to motivate it to move with the vocally crying and neighing mother horse.
It took some time to calm the foal down and get him (a c**t) to feed from his mom as she kept pushing him back to her udder. So the end of this absolutely scary and anxiety birthing of one of our horses is at the moment resting in a quiet and peaceful setting in the corral.
We wish to THANK and PRAISE those who spotted the foal, and drove up to inform us of the lost baby horse scenario...they waited and quietly watched the foal for us as we moved to arrive and start his rescue. Cheers to you all, and God Bless you for your ministering for this lost and newborn horse. Doug, Heidi and Erin

10/10/2025

O.k folks, It's a go. We will begin feeding folks on Wednesday for dinner. We need 3 staff for a 7 hr. morning shift from 4:30 to 12:30 (1 hour lunch) and 3 staff for an afternoon/evening shift from 1:30 to 9:30 (7 hours with 1 hour dinner). Please let us know asap if you are interested or know someone who might be. The pay rate is $25.00/hour. 530 - 469-3322

08/12/2025

Well, we are covered by LA Times in an article about California's dude ranches:

Dreaming about trading office lights and parking meters for dusty boots and wide-open spaces? These resort-like destinations let you live like a cowboy (or gal) — sans the early morning chores.

06/09/2025

Morning Harvest at Marble Mountain Ranch 🍓
Summer is in full swing, and our gardens are starting to show off! These freshly picked strawberries are just the first sign of the season’s bounty. From garden to table, we’re serving up the freshest flavors for our guests and family. Come experience the sweetness of the mountains for yourself!🍓👩🏼‍🌾

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06/02/2025

A tiny new arrival!🐴💓 Last week, our first foal of the season joined us, bringing even more excitement to the ranch. We still have two pregnant mares, so the good news keeps coming! What do you think we should name our new additions?

Come experience the magic yourself! Book your stay today by calling 530-469-3322 or emailing us at [email protected]

05/13/2025

Escape to Marble Mountain Ranch!🐴 For the weeks of June 9th and June 16th, 2025, we’re offering flexible 3 and 4-night stays. Make your Western adventure fit your schedule and experience the best of the ranch. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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04/26/2025

We finally understand our rooster call! We have one rooster in the flock of egg layers, who now has the name of "Pretty BOY".
As he calls out his "cock-a-doddle -d000oooo" I recorded it and submitted the audio to Chat GPT and AI. The call was translated and It turns out that he is singing "I ...am...THE PRETTY BOY!..."

He then follows up with some deep rooted "Cluck cluck...Clucks" which translate to a summary of his contracted job description: "In the chicken flock, my rooster's "roll" involves multiple aspects of flock leadership and behavior. It includes protecting the hens from predators, keeping the peace within the flock, and ensuring the hens are fed and cared for.....and impregnated..!!! I AM the pretty boy..."

We love you Pretty Boy!!!

04/24/2025

More than just stunning views and happy animals (though we’ve got plenty of both! 😉), Marble Mountain Ranch is committed to sustainability. We’re off-grid, producing our own power and water, and dedicated to the responsible stewardship of our forest land. Experience the beauty of nature, responsibly. Link in bio to discover our eco-friendly ranch! 🌲🐴🌊☀️

04/19/2025

Dreamy summer vacation on your mind? ✨ Marble Mountain Ranch has great news! Our all-inclusive prime season 5-night/6-day packages have an abundance of open dates in July, August, and September. That means more opportunities for you to experience the best of ranch life! Enjoy hassle-free fun with everything taken care of. Plus, a few lucky folks can still snag some June dates! Ready for the ultimate getaway? Book your prime season dates now - click here for more info http://bit.ly/3S1IZWs ! 🗓️🐴🎣

04/13/2025

Our little animal pen that is featured for our young visiting kids ("buckaroos"), has a cute lamb named "butter cup" that was in dire need of a pedicure and a visit to the hair Salon. So...the family got together and prettied her up! ....next we will provide her a facial, waxing, chemical peel and makeup application...

03/13/2025

New shoulder season packages for 2025: High Adventure 3 night stays! 3 hour ATV rides, 2 hour trail rides, ax throwing, and so much more! 530-469-3322

03/10/2025