Tanque Verde Ranch

Sunday mornings should be relaxing and our brunch is built for that pace. Made-to-order omelets, carved prime rib, grilled salmon and a pastry table with house-made bagels and cookies that disappear faster than the staff can restock them.

The plan usually is to walk the buffet twice before committing to anything. Brunch is open to the public, too, so if you're local and looking for a reason to make the drive out, this is a good one.

Reservations recommended: https://www.tanqueverderanch.com/dine

We're still not over Anna and Kevin's beautiful winter wedding! 🤍

As we soak up these scorching Arizona summer days, we can't help but daydream about the cooler magic of winter at Tanque Verde Ranch - and Anna and Kevin's celebration is the perfect throwback. From their infectious joy to the incredible energy that carried throughout the day, every moment reflected the love they share. Their wedding was filled with vibrant details and beautiful desert scenery, the perfect blend of timeless romance and ranch charm.

Cheers to a lifetime of happiness, love, and new adventures together. While summer brings its own desert heat, winter weddings at Tanque Verde Ranch have a special kind of magic, crisp evenings, golden sunsets, and cool desert air that makes every celebration unforgettable. This day was a perfect reminder of why. 🤍🌵

Dreaming of a winter wedding of your own? Our 2027 winter dates are already filling up. Reach out to our events team to start planning your desert love story.

https://www.tanqueverderanch.com/weddings

Bride: Anna
Groom: Kevin Stout
Photography: Meredith Amadee Photography
DJ: Old Pueblo DJ Co
Florist: Petals Petals Petals
Hair and Makeup: I Do Hair and Makeup and Miss Larkh MUA
Beer Burros: Walking M Farms

School starts soon in most places, which makes this stretch of August feel like the last part of summer for a lot of families.

Parents get a few hours back to ride, hike or do absolutely nothing, and kids get to be outside, off screens and mildly dirt-covered by the end of the day. Book now if you're trying to squeeze in one more trip before the backpacks show up.

https://www.tanqueverderanch.com/activities/daily-kids-program

Every good weekend needs a proper send-off, and ours comes with pancakes. The Prickly Pear Harvest Weekend closes out Sunday morning at the Old Homestead with our signature pancakes, made with the same fruit guests harvested two days earlier.

This runs for only two weekends - Aug. 14–16 and Aug. 21–23, and both weekends book before most people think to reserve.

https://www.tanqueverderanch.com/packages/prickly-pear

Love was in the air on February 14th, and it made for the perfect Valentine's Day wedding! Alyssa and Frank celebrated their devotion surrounded by the people who love them most, and it's a day we'll be reminiscing on for years to come. 💕

Ready to start planning your own unforgettable day? Visit our website to learn more about hosting your dream wedding with us: https://www.tanqueverderanch.com/weddings

Bride: Alyssa Tarpley
Groom: Frank Ortiz
Photographer: Steven Palm Photography
Cake: Ambrosia Cakes
DJ: DJ Raza Official
Hair/Makeup: Yellow Brick Road Salon

Archery earns respect out here in a way some of our other activities don't. Distances run from 15 to 30 feet, calibrated to keep it genuinely accessible for anyone seven and up, and there's something about the discipline of it that guests end up sticking with longer than they planned to.

Learn more about the activities at Tanque Verde Ranch: https://www.tanqueverderanch.com/activities

Every summer we host reunions for family members who haven't been in the same place for years. There's a reason it works better here than a rented house.

Everyone has their own room. The shared spaces, horse corral, pool and long dinner tables create the atmosphere for good conversation.

Our events team handles the logistics for groups of any size, so the person who usually ends up organizing everything gets to attend their own event for once.

https://www.tanqueverderanch.com/groups

From San Diego to the Sonoran Desert: Desiree and Sam brought their closest friends to Tanque Verde Ranch for an unforgettable bachelor/bachelorette celebration! Between desert adventures, quality time with friends, and a stunning photoshoot featuring two of our ranch horses, they fully embraced the Southwestern cowboy spirit.

Spend your days on archery, axe throwing, fishing, guided hiking, mountain biking, yoga, and stargazing - then wind down with our famous Cowboy Cookout, complete with live entertainment, dancing, and unforgettable desert sunsets. 🌵🐎

Whether you're celebrating an engagement, planning a wedding weekend, or just want a one-of-a-kind getaway with your favorite people, Tanque Verde Ranch is the place to make memories that last a lifetime.

Ready to plan your own? https://www.tanqueverderanch.com/

Our TVR leadership team traded spreadsheets for spatulas this week for our annual Employee Appreciation BBQ! 🤠

It's our way of thanking the incredible associates who make the Ranch what it is. A dunk tank gave the team some well-earned payback, and we raffled off prizes!

To our staff: thank you for everything you do. This Ranch runs because of you.

You've just pulled up to Tanque Verde Ranch. Your bags are being taken care of and the rest of the afternoon and evening is ahead of you.

What do you do first?
A) Head straight to the barn to get back in the saddle
B) Find a quiet spot with a cold drink and let the desert decompress you
C) Eat at the Cowboy Cookout for an authentic feast (and save 20%)

Drop your answer in the comments. We want to know how you'd spend your first day on the ranch.