63 is not simply a “Dude Ranch” but a real genuine “Working Dude Ranch“. We provide a relaxing ranch atmosphere where you make the decision to help gather, work or salt ranch owned cattle. Or maybe you’d rather take a pass on “work” and just enjoy the beautiful scenery or take a gentle lope through the open meadows or sagebrush flats. After all, it’s “YOUR” vacation!

Built in 1929 and continues to be operated as a working dude ranch by original family. 63 provides a relaxing working ranch atmosphere on 2100 deeded acres. Children especially welcome. Comfortable cabin accommodations, including private bath/shower, ranging from 1-4 rooms. Excellent meals. RIDING IS OUR MAIN ACTIVITY. Experienced or not, riders soon become familiar with THEIR horse chosen from our string of 70 horses.

Our All-Inclusive 7-Day (Sun. to Sun.) Yoga Retreat Rate: $ 2,450.00/person (minimum 4 participants required) Please refer to our “Rates” page for reservation and cancellation policies.

If you love horses and love yoga, this is an opportunity to deepen your experience of both in a spectacular and peaceful setting at 63 Ranch! Space is limited to 8 participants. We will practice asanas (postures) that prepare us both physically and mentally for our daily riding adventures. The yoga will be a combination of seated breathing, standing postures, mild backbends and forward bends, shoulder and hip openers, and guided relaxation. We will focus on integrating the breath with movement, increasing our mindfulness, and connecting it all to our time on horseback. We will plan on at least one yoga class per day, with individual lessons available as time and space allow.

Some yoga experience is helpful but not required. Please bring comfortable clothing in which you can move, and layers for cool days. Please let us know if you will need us to provide a mat for you. There will be a limited number of other props available. We welcome singles, couples or families. Minimum participant age – 15 years.

Our instructor, Kris Backes began her practice of yoga in 2001 as part of her recovery from an injury. She credits yoga with improving her overall health and well-being, as well as supporting her through several life changes. Kris began her love of horses as a young girl in the early 60′s at the 63 Ranch, where she learned to love trail riding and the mountains. Her time on horseback has included many hours on many trails throughout the Northwest, plus general horsemanship work, and competitive team penning.

Kris’s yoga classes focus on alignment, increasing strength and flexibility, and mindfulness, all complementary to working with horses. She does not adhere to any one lineage in her teaching, but draws from the several schools of yoga that she has studied. Kris works to help each student modify the postures for his or her individual needs. She is known for giving individual attention in her classes.

Kris holds a 200 hour yoga teaching certificate in alignment-focused hatha yoga from Amrita: a sanctuary for yoga in Portland, Oregon; and a 500 hour teaching certificate in Ashtanga yoga from Brahmani Yoga in Goa, India. She returned to India in the fall of 2011 for three months to study the deeper aspects of yoga and its sister health science, Ayurveda. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance, and has been teaching since 2008.

For more information please call 888-395-5151 or visit www.sixtythree.com