About The Ponderosa Guest Ranch

Venue & Amenities

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Free Parking icon Free Parking
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Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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The Ponderosa Guest Ranch is on 160 acres of beautiful hills and forests. We are located only an hour15 from the Dallas area but worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life! The decompression begins the minute you step onto the property. while the cabins offer all the comforts of home the property is quite rustic and the longhorn herd roams freely. Leave your high heels and laptops at home as you use this sacred time to connect with the beauty of nature all around!

Meals

Menu Types

We have a private chef that makes most everything from scratch using the bounty from our organic garden. She has a knack for cooking for the various cycles of the moon and is always eager to please our guests with special requests. Not only is the food delicious, but it is also beautiful, nutrient-dense and made with love. You will leave wanting every recipe!

Getting Here

Location icon The Ponderosa Guest Ranch, 2183 fm 1749, Forestburg, Texas 76239

Directions

The Ponderosa Guest Ranch is one hour and 15 mins from the Dallas/Ft worth International airport. Head northwest towards the Red River to 2183 FM 1749, Forestburg, Texas, 76239. Renting a car is the least expensive route, and will come in handy for any off-campus excursions like winery tours and/or shopping.

Customer Reviews

4.97 out of 5.0 average rating

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The Well a Retreat for Yoga Teachers
I discovered this retreats spring of 2023. I went back again this spring because it is a treasure. Unlike other retreats where there is plenty of relaxation and resetting this Retreat offers Yoga teachers an opportunity to learn, collaborate and grow w other like minded instructors.. You leave with about 15 hours of professional development, and with the feeling of renewal. It boosted my self confidence as a teacher and I left rested and renewed. Lori, the host owner of Texas Ponderosa is an experienced Yoga instructor who makes you feel so welcomed and shares her knowledge of Yoga in a fun way - beautiful nature, cozy accommodations and delicious food prepared by a chef on property makes it a total treat. I’m making this an annual event.

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Always uplifting!
Events at The Ponderosa are always filled with restorative and joyful energy. Lori's hospitality and authenticity makes the experience warm and meaningful. This event was no exception! If you have the chance to attend an event, follow that energy! You will be elevated to a better version of yourself XO

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another great day at the ranch
I haven't been able to attend a yoga event at the Ponderosa for about a year and I really missed it. The Setting Intentions even on January 20 was just what I needed. The yoga was wonderful. The lunch was tasty. Despite the cold weather, the pavilion and the Forge were warm and comfortable.

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Relaxed & Refreshed for 2024
Yoga, hiking, journaling and henna tattoos
Great way to start 2024!
Haven’t practiced yoga in a while, but fell right back in with a gentle, but deep flow.

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Magically Restorative experience!
A beautiful evening with intuitive guides in reiki, restorative yoga, and warm connections around a nourishing meal together. Gatherings at The Ponderosa are always healing and a powerful channel for peace in our world. XO

Mission & Vision

The Ponderosa Guest Ranch is situated on 160 acres outside of the Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex in Forestburg, Texas. We are a backroads sanctuary and offer boutique womens retreats throughout the year. Our goal is to create a one of kind Texas experience while allowing our guests to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and melt into the comfort of nature, and our warm and hospitable staff. We have four cozy cabins, a private chef, massage therapist, and yoga/meditation is offered twice daily. We have acreage to explore, with three hiking trails, a pond for stand up paddle boards, skeet shooting, and longhorn feedings daily. And if you want to play Cowgirl, we even allow our guests to help with sunrise ranch chores. We offer nightly campfires and S\'mores under the strung lights and the big starry skies. We are fortunate to be located near several Texas wineries, and the quaint town square of SaintJo for off-campus excursions. The ranch is all about taking time for self-care, connecting with nature, and to having old fashioned face to face conversations as we strive to be present with each activity and interaction. Y\'all come see us!