SPRING
Spring comes slowly to our mountain valley. April arrives with snow
still on the ground, usually in patches beneath the trees and in shady
spots, and an occasional snowstorm. Late in the month, the meadows begin
to turn green with new grass. The sandhill cranes return to nest; their
warbling call is a sure sign that winter is over.
By mid-May, we bring our
cattle back from winter pasture in California and our ranching operation
hits full stride. There is plenty of work in the corrals and on
horseback as we get the cows and calves sorted, worked, doctored and out
on pasture for the season ahead.
May 6, 2011 - Twentieth Anniversary
Season Begins
May 9, 2011 - Mother's Day
Our restaurant serves dinner beginning at 1:00 p.m. Call early for
reservations
May 15, 2011 - Recipe Contest Begins
What Shall We Do With The Leftover Tri-Tip?
Contest Details -
Click Here
SUMMER
Summer arrives with a profusion of wildflowers and a burst of good
fishing. The resident wildlife population swells to include bald eagles,
deer, elk, and small critters and birds too numerous to mention; coyotes
serenade almost nightly.
Cow work is now the focus of
every day. Early in the season, some of the cattle are pushed to our
upper range; the rest are scattered among the meadows of the ranch.
Calving season (August through October) is a period of intense cattle
work and horseback riding.
Summer also brings a chance to
play. If you come to visit, keep an eye on the roping arena. It is often
the site of an impromptu team roping or barrel racing practice; maybe
you can even pick up some pointers!
June - August,
2011 - Recipe Contest Continues
What Shall We Do With The Leftover
Tri-Tip?
Contest Details -
Click Here
June 1-10,
2011
Cows return home from
California pasture
June 10-15, 2011
Turn out cattle to Forest Service grazing allotment
June 15-20, 2011
Yearling cattle
return home from California pasture
July, 2011
Calving season begins mid-month
and continues into September
August, 2011
- Celebrating our Twentieth Year of Operation
Details to be announced
August 31, 2011 - Recipe Contest Closes
Final day to submit entries
FALL
Fall has been referred to as the "secret season" in central Oregon.
Pleasant days and cool nights offer leisurely hours for hiking, fishing,
and relaxing. Fall colors, as the aspen trees turn, can be spectacular.
September begins with a whirl of activity as the
town of Lakeview hosts the Annual Lake County Fair and Round-up. There
is always some great rodeo action (you might even know some of the
participants) along with lots of small town fun.
Of course, the ranch work goes on. Yearlings
are shipped, calving continues, and cattle are gathered from the forest
range.
In mid-October,
the final gather begins as we prepare to ship the entire herd to winter
pasture in California.
Labor Day Weekend, 2011
Lake County Fair and Round-up
September 20-30, 2011
Yearling cattle are shipped
September 30, 2011 - Recipe Contest
Winner Announced
October,
2011
Cattle are sorted and worked in preparation for move to California pasture
November 1-15, 2011
Cow herd shipped to California
November 24, 2011 - Thanksgiving
Day
Always a special day in our restaurant. We are grateful to those who have
made it a tradition, year after year. Call for dinner information and
reservations.
WINTER
As the winter snow sets in, we are relieved that our cattle are
enjoying green pasture in California. This is the season for family
gatherings, holiday celebrations, snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
Aspen Ridge is a special place to spend the holidays and we have been
flattered to have many guests make it a tradition.
Our restaurant and lodging accommodations are
available for private bookings and parties throughout the holidays.
