Fossils at Wheeler High School - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
John Day River - 40 min drive - 34.8 km
Spray Museum - 56 min drive - 56.0 km
Cottonwood Canyon State Park - 78 min drive - 67.2 km
Painted Hills - 101 min drive - 92.4 km
Restaurants
Brenda's Blessings - 9 min drive
RJ's Steaks, Spirits and Sports - 9 min drive
The Royal Stag - 9 min drive
Korner Cafe - 9 min drive
Cross Rifle BBQ Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
About this property
Wilson Ranches Retreat
Bed & breakfast in the mountains
Wilson Ranches Retreat provides amenities like free full breakfast and conference space. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Coffee/tea in the lobby, wedding services, and a TV in the lobby
Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Wilson Ranches Retreat include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries
44-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/rentals
Guest services
No housekeeping
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Picnic area
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom (not in room)
Towels
Entertainment
44-inch plasma TV
Cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B Fossil
Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B
Wilson Ranches Retreat Fossil
Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed & Breakfast Fossil
Wilson Ranches Retreat Fossil
Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed & breakfast
Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed & breakfast Fossil
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilson Ranches Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Wilson Ranches Retreat?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Wilson Ranches Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Wilson Ranches Retreat?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Wilson Ranches Retreat located?
Situated in the mountains, this bed & breakfast is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Fossils at Wheeler High School and within 32 mi (52 km) of John Day River and Umatilla National Forest.
Wilson Ranches Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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What a great place- so quiet. The owner took time to chat with me for 15 minutes when I checked in. I slept great and really enjoyed drinking coffee on the deck in the morning with the picturesque backdrop. Thanks, I'll be coming back.
It was a lovely, relaxing stay. The breakfast was delicious and the host was very friendly. We enjoyed a lot everything.
Monika
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
Traveled with partner
3 August 2024
Perfect!
We loved absolutely everything about the Wilson Ranches Retreat. Very comfortable stay, an amazing, delicious breakfast, and what a location - talk about getting away from it all:)
Best of all…the people. Kara and Chantelle made us feel like family.
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Kelly
28 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was beautiful area and very quiet. The cattle yearlings were fun to watch. It is a bed and. Breakfast as in you have a room and shared spaces. You have to walk through these shared spaces to go to your assigned bathrooms. our room had 2 beds and 2 hard back solid yucky chairs to watch tv. Did not like the shared space thing
Kara and Brian made us feel like family. They are sweet and accommodating. The Homestead room was roomy, beds were comfortable. Trail ride was so much fun. Loved every moment spent there and can’t wait to go back
Such a wonderful place and nice people. The delicious breakfast delivered to your door. It’s a convenient location to 3 units of John Day Fossil Beds NM.
We had a delightful time staying at the ranch and exploring the National Monument area nearby. Our interactions with the hosts were invaluable, it’s not every day you get to learn from local experts. A unique and fun time 🙂
We had an awesome stay at the ranch. They are located a little away from Fossil on farmland. This is family owned and well cared for ranch in a gorgeous canyon. Very quiet - no human noise, just birds and cows, horses are really quiet. Breakfast was good, you can ask to have it earlier and packed to go. Great place to explore all John Fossil and painted rocks locations.
I love fhe location. Its in tge middle of nowhere and you titally enjoy loneliness and quietness all by myself. Plusm we Love the freshly homemade breakfast the next morning.
One of the mattress should be replaced by now.
Enjoyed our overnight stay. An interesting place with a great staff.
The morning group breakfast was great. Enjoyed the discussion about farming with the family.
1910 Sears "kit" house converted to several nicely appointed bedrooms with shared baths downstairs.
Fantastic cowboy breakfast (cooked by a true cowboy) family style as we shared stories around a huge common table. Very close to historic town of Fossil with rolling hills as a backdrop to a true working ranch.
We were just looking for a place to stay when we came across Wilson Ranches Resort. It is off the beaten path so you get to enjoy the quiet country sights and sounds. The rooms were clean, the breakfast delicious and animal (deer, elk, chukars, quail, bunnies and lots of other birds) sightings plentiful! Everybody we met was friendly and Kara was particularly knowledgeable and funny!
Kara and Brian did an amazing job to make the ranch stay perfect! Brian had a great personality and was not shy to tell us all about the how’s and why’s of a working ranch. They are both well informed on what it takes to put good wholesome food on the shelves of the super markets in the city. As for our atay the room and bathroom was very clean and welcoming. The breakfast in the morning was great and we had a great time meeting others from around the area and Germany! Brian took us and our 8 yr old daughter on a horse ride and it went very well!
Thank you and we will be back in September!