In 1996 I brought a group of developmentally disabled adults to the H-Bar-G on a vacation. There were actually five of us: me, the three clients, and my son Derek, who was in his early teens. We stayed in the bunkhouse that's next to the mess hall. Estes Park is an amazingly beautiful place, and the view from this dude ranch-turned Hostel was spectacular. We especially enjoyed our times in the mess hall when we made our own food but got to mingle with other travelers.
For me, this was part of the mystery and mystique of the H-Bar-G Ranch. I so wish it were back up and running again. I now have my own tour company, and I'd love to bring my vacationers back to the Ranch!
- Mindy Desens (Litchfield, MN)