A historic working ranch and four-star resort, Tanque Verde Ranch near Tucson, Arizona combines the adventurous lifestyle of the Old West with all the comfort and amenities of a luxury vacation. Founded in 1868 by Emilio Carrillo, the ranch dates back to times when Apache raids were a daily concern and the calvary patrols from historic Fort Lowell stopped by the "Green Tank" to water their horses.

Today's 4-Star rated ranch is recognized as one of the last luxury outposts of the Old West. The 74 authentically decorated rooms are fully air-conditioned and offer beautiful desert and mountain views. Most lodging accommodations are spacious and have adobe fireplaces and outside private patios. Larger suites and smaller, cozier rooms provide just the right setting over a breathtaking hillside with spectacular Arizona views. Bordered by the Saguaro National Park and the Coronado National Forest, your nearest neighbors are desert wildlife.

Located on 640 spectacular acres in the lush desert foothills of the Rincon Mountains, Tanque Verde offers an environment conducive to relaxation and creative thinking. The ranch provides the ideal atmosphere for successful retreats or meetings. Be it a team meeting, brain storming, staff training, creative problem solving, or perhaps a well-deserved day of fun and recreation, nothing rejuvenates the soul and spirit like a day spent in the beautiful natural surroundings.

Tanque Verde Ranch, famous for its delicious and abundant food, operates on the full American plan. Weekly evening outdoor barbecues and breakfast rides up to the Old Homestead for a cowboy breakfast in the great outdoors add an Old West touch to mealtimes. Breakfast includes standard breakfast items off the menu, plus a buffet of assorted chilled juices, fresh fruits, yogurts, breakfast breads, and cereals. The lunch buffet is extensive, and dinners in the main dining room feature gourmet cuisine specially prepared by the award-winning chef.

Resort-quality facilities in the beautiful setting of an historic ranch make Tanque Verde a unique and special experience. Miles of scenic horseback riding and hiking trails offer ranch guests the opportunity to explore the rugged and unique Sonoran desert of the Old West. The pristine desert that surrounds the ranch is teeming with wildlife such as coyotes, javelinas, mountain lions, bobcats, mules, deer, rabbits, raccoons, and multitudes of birds and reptiles of all kinds. Mount up for an all-day pack trip and experience the expanse of the Old West with its giant Saguaros and prickly cacti.

Horseback riding lessons, tennis, sports, mountain biking, nature programs, health facilities, and a variety of informative and entertaining evening programs are included in your rates. A fully supervised children's program provides a fantastic ranch experience for kids ages four through eleven. Pampering amenities such as indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, whirlpool, and saunas await you after a long day in the Old West. While secluded and surrounded by the natural desert, the ranch is still just minutes from all that Tucson has to offer in the way of golf, shopping, and sightseeing. Whatever your pleasure, the day is never long enough at Tanque Verde Ranch.