Unplug in Nature's Bountiful Scenery and Lovingly Tended Accomodations
Unplug in Nature's Bountiful Scenery and Lovingly Tended Accomodations
Submitted: June 23, 2012
Stayed: June 2012
Our family was fortunate to find Newton Fork Ranch and all its pristine splendor. We stayed for 3 nights, 4 days and found the entire visit to be extremely pleasant. We stayed in Granny's Ranch House, the original ranch home built by the owner's grandparents in 1911. The house has been lovingly restored and is full of gleaming wood, period pieces (love the original cookstove and water pump!) and very comfortable furniture. We stayed out of restaurants almost entirely, as the ranch house is completely outfitted with quality kitchen implements. This helped our budget and family connections, alike. Sitting around the picnic table and watching the bubbling brook for trout in the morning, sitting around the large and lovely dining table in the evening-- it really was a good, truly relaxing and peaceful time. You won't find wi-fi and television at the ranch. This is a place to unplug and have a quality, carefree vacation with a loved one, friends or family. The sheer beauty of the place is enough to keep you lingering, watching for deer, pheasants and other wildlife who make their home in the ridged woods on the property. However, you have access to the heart of Hill City just a 1/2 mile down the road and the ranch property opens onto a good bike trail that will take you along the old railroad. (You'll hear the steam whistle of the historic 1880 steam engine in the distance during your stay.)
My family thanks Linda, Marianne and everyone who keeps Newton Fork Ranch going. We wouldn't change a thing!
PS. We discovered a lack of recycling receptacles throughout South Dakota. Plan ahead to do your own recycling or maybe ask at the ranch. ? We didn't address this and just took care of it ourselves but if there is an option, I'm guessing Linda will know about it. She is a knowledgable, gracious host.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to both the Black Hills and to Newton Fork Ranch. We were positively blushing at your many kind words; they were truly music to our ears! Your review has captured what our vision was in creating this “home away from home” for our guests.
Regarding the question of recycling, it was attempted years ago in Hill City but dropped because there wasn’t a viable way to transport the recyclable material to Rapid City. We have had many conscientious guests like you make the same request. It is time to revisit the idea and we will make some calls to find if there are other solutions.
Again, thank you for your extremely thoughtful and welcomed review of our vacation cabins. We hope you will visit us again in the not-too-distant future! Grandma always looked forward to welcoming guests “home.” So do we!
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