Worldchooling Dude Ranch Experience
Sept. 14-20, 2025
Learn to ride
horseback
Fish in a
private river
Experience trap shooting & archery
Enjoy hay rides & take in the beautiful scenery
WORLDSCHOOLING DUDE RANCH EXPERIENCE
Dude Ranch in Wyoming
This is an exclusive curated experience where our group will be the only ones at the ranch. The entire ranch is reserved for this special week. Visiting a dude ranch offers a unique and enriching experience for homeschoolers and world schoolers, combining outdoor adventure with hands-on learning. Kids can engage in activities like horseback riding, cattle driving, and learning about farm life, all of which foster practical skills, responsibility, and teamwork. Beyond the fun, a dude ranch provides an immersive setting for studying nature, animal care, and Western history, allowing children to connect classroom lessons with real-world applications. The rural setting also encourages physical activity, self-reliance, and a deeper appreciation for the environment. For homeschooling and world schooling families, it’s an ideal opportunity to blend education with adventure, creating lasting memories while learning in a dynamic and engaging environment. Join us as we create memories and relationships that will last a lifetime!
Dude Ranch Worldschooling Experience
Instant Family and Friends
Worldschooling Community: Connect with like-minded families who share your passion for world schooling. This is an opportunity to forge lasting friendships and build a supportive network while exploring new horizons together.
Explore the American West: Discover the breathtaking mountains of the southeastern Wyoming countryside and experience life on a working dude ranch. Learn new skills, build relationships, and experience everything nature has to offer.
Family-Centric Activities: Enjoy a range of family-friendly activities, from hiking and horseback riding to fishing and trying new things such as archery and cattle herding. Every moment is designed to create joy, learning, and bonding for your family.
If this has not been on your bucketlist, it's time to put it on now.
Worldschooling trips are a perfect opportunity to spend time with like-minded families, make deep connections and learn from each other
What learning opportunities will my kids have on this trip?
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Ranch Activities
Horseback Riding
Rides tailored to your skill level
With a variety of terrains surrounding the guest ranch, the ranch hands will ensure that you will be able to enjoy horseback riding on a terrain that is appropriate for you and your skill level.
Learn to ride in a safe environment
All of the ranch hands at VeeBar Guest Ranch have been in horse culture and are Horse Safety Certified by the Dude Rancher's Association ensuring that you are in great hands as you learn to ride.
Great for kids and families
Kids as young as six are welcome to experience horseback riding and small group rides for families are a great way to bond and experience something new together.
Your own horse for the week
Take care of and bond with your own horse the entire week you're there. It's a beautiful symbiotic relationship as you take care of your horse and your horse takes care of you.
Cattle Herding Skills & Games
Cattle Herding Skills
Once you have a few rides under your belt, you can try out your new skill sorting and moving cattle on horseback. Play different cattle herding games to simulate real life scenarios out in the pastures.
Cow Soccer
Imagine your soccer ball is a live cow with mind of it's own and instead of running, you're on horseback. Sounds easy right?Team up on horseback to play another team of riders trying to heard a cow through soccer goals set up on each side of the area.
Real Life Cattle Drive
Load up the horses and head out to round up the cattle! The cattle need to rotate pastures on a regular basis. Here you get to put yours skills that you learned during the week to test in a real life cattle drive!
Barrel Racing
Barrel racing is a thrilling and high-energy rodeo event that involves horse and rider working together to complete a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels as quickly as possible. It is both a sport and an art, requiring speed, precision, and excellent communication between horse and rider.
Outdoor Activities and Hikes
Explore the Wyoming countryside
With plenty of trails and the opportunity for guided hikes, hiking enthusiasts will love the opportunity to explore the natural surroundings.
Trap Shooting
Try out trapshooting in a safe environment and bust some clay pigeons out in the pasture.
Archery
Archery is always fun to try and great for all ages.
Swimming and river tubing
There are plenty of places to enjoy a dip in the river. With prior arrangements, you can enjoy an afternoon floating down the river.
More fun for kids
Playground & Swings
Have fun playing on the swings with friends.
Horseshoes
You can't have a day on a real horse ranch without a game of Horseshoes!
Games in the Saloon
Gather in the Ranch Saloon to unwind from a day of riding with games and drinks.
Hayrides
Take a horse drawn hay ride through the ranch and surrounding pastures. Sing songs, tell stories, and enjoy the scenery.
Boot Branding
Get a real brand on your boots and become a real cowboy/cowgirl.
Campfire Games
Hang around the campfire at night, making s'mores, telling stories, and singing songs with the guitar.
Hot Tubbing
Relaxing in the hot tub is great way to spend your post riding time.
Roping
Learn to rope and put your skills to the test! Roping is a skill every rancher needs to master and this is your chance to lasso like a pro.
Horse Tubing
Go water tubing - RANCH STYLE!
*Only available if the conditions are right in the pastures
Fishing
Private fishing
One mile of the Little Laramie River runs through the ranch and is reserved exclusively for dude ranch guests to fish. The river is full or Brown and Brook Trout making it ideal for fishing enthusiasts.
Try out fly fishing
Many areas of the river are free of low-hanging trees making it the perfect spot to try your hand a fly fishing. A fishing license is required for any one 14 and over and is available locally for purchase.
Lessons available
Never fished before? No problem! A trained and certified guide is on call and available to teach you all the ins and outs of fishing or even take you on a guided fishing excursion
Equipment provided
Ranch guests will have access to fly fishing rods, spinner rods and reels, flies, limited pairs of waders, and a small kit with a few more necessities.
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Please enter the information below and we will contact you to start the intake and booking process. Once your application is filled out you will hear from the ranch to complete your deposit and receive your confirmation.
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Your Cabins
Amenities
VeeBar Guest Ranch is a working dude ranch where your family will be able to experience what life is like on a real ranch. The ranch features a number of suites and cabins for families to stay in. Each suite features two private bedrooms, a full bath, a small refrigerator, coffee maker, and is within walking distance of the main lodge, the hot tub, the Little Laramie River, and other communal spaces.
For bigger families or those looking for a bit more privacy, consider one of the cabins located on the dude ranch. Each cabin features two to three sleeping areas, a full bath, a small refrigerator, and a coffee maker. Each cabin is within walking distance of the main lodge but are nestled in the trees further away from the bustle of ranch life. Each cabin can sleep five to seven people making it ideal for larger families.
In addition to private cabins and suites, there are many communal spaces on the ranch. The main lodge is where you will check-in and enjoy meals. Gather around the community campfire and build relationships each evening. Enjoy a dip in the hot tub and more.
What others say
Best experience ever!
Fabulous dude ranch ! Food is great - cabins are cozy and super clean- wranglers are so great to give whatever experiences you want to explore- herding cows👍🏻 don’t judge till you have done it - it’s a hoot! We have been twice and planning on returning 🤠
Brenda M
Couldn't recommend highly enough for a family holiday!
We took our four children aged between 7 and 13 to the Vee Bar this summer. When we woke up on our first morning to a moose taking a drink outside our cabin and the most incredible breakfast spread, we knew we were in a very special place. Brent and the wranglers did the most amazing job of matching us (very inexperienced riders) with our horses and ensuring that we had a week full to the brim of incredible adventures.
We rode each day as a family which meant we shared the experiences of learning to lope, moving cattle, seeing the mustangs, hearing the wranglers amazing stories and seeing the enormous country around the Vee Bar. The wranglers were wonderful at engaging our teenage boy while at the same time making sure that our 7 year old was always smiling and happy with the pace.
The Vee Bar strikes a wonderful balance of being a place where you feel unbelievably relaxed while also packing in endless adventures and new experiences. The kids relished the freedom that they had to explore and float down the river on tubes, fly fish, have a hot tub, try mounted archery or just visit the animals after a day in the saddle. We ate wonderful food all week (every meal was a treat - sometimes we ate on the top of a mountain, sometimes on the island always delicious) and slept like absolute logs (until the 11 years olds alarm went off so she could go and watch the horses coming in early morning :)
Sarah
Awesome Ranch
with awesome people!
This place is awesome. I had a beautiful cabin (#9) that had a fabulous view of the river. We saw a mouse one night and a coyote another. The food was great and plentiful, and they provided enough vegetarian options. The rides were awesome, especially cattle work, the long trail ride and team penning. All the staff was amazing, and the Kilmer family couldn't be nicer. I highly recommend this place. Make sure to take a hike as well. Our guide and driver, Jim, was the sweetest guy and very knowledgeable about the area, we saw 2 mouse and a bald eagle. I cried when we left. I know that I will return. It was a great vacation
Marina Golodnikova
Amazing Ranch Experience!
I wasn't sure what to expect but was hoping for a wonderful adventure and new family vacation for the grand kids. Vee Bar ranch and staff exceeded my expectation in every way at every turn. The cabin was clean and rustic, the food from day one was delicious and hearty - perfect in every way (even for a finicky eater- they were happy to accommodate). The ranch grounds were neat as a pin and well cared for. The horses were matched to each of our riders abilities, from never on a horse to accomplished and the horses were healthy and responsive, whether walking or loping! The wranglers and cowboys - incredibly guest focused and not a single detail was missed- we loved their company and western knowledge! The hosts Brent and Kari and their children made us feel like part of the family and their children are absolutely precious and just as welcoming. Best activity? From the riding, tubing, cookout, hayride with live music, cattle drive, team pinning, sheep dog demonstration it's hard to find a favorite -it was all great and we'll be back!!
Sarah H
Yeehaw and Howdy!
This place is a must!
After a lot of research- and reading the reviews- VeeBar was our choice for a dude ranch and we were NOT disappointed. Our family goes on several week long vacations a year and my 8/10 year old girls said this is the BEST vacation we’ve ever taken.
The itinerary for the days was perfect. Activities but not overloaded. Watching the horses come in, followed by bfast and then a ride. Some down time (where the activities director, Jim) entertained the kids with games, tubing, archery, lunch, another horseback ride. Family games in the Saloon, dinner, and nightly activities. Couldn’t have been better.
M Riess
Best Family Vacation Ever!
The Vee Bar Ranch is an absolutely amazing experience. My wife and I took our two daughters (10&11) for a week of trail riding and cattle work in July, 2024. We had high hopes and expectations that this would be a really special family vacation but we never could have imagined just how wonderful the week would turn out. Halfway through our time at the Vee Bar our daughters were already begging that we book a return trip.
The riding program at the Vee Bar is what originally drew me to booking this particular ranch and I must say that the staff and wranglers lived up to the billing. In fact it is the staff, the wranglers, and the family members of the Vee Bar that make it what it is.
From start to finish they made my dream week in Wyoming come true and I therefore must agree with my daughters that this was the best family vacation we have ever taken.
Scott E
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Pricing
Availability
Prices are total per family. Prices include all meals during your stay at the ranch.
There is only a maximum of 20 people able to stay at the ranch.
We will work with you to get the right size cabin for your family.
Families of two may be paired up with another family of two to share a cabin.
Rates Per Person
All Inclusive
First two guests: $3100 each
Additional Adults and Kids (6-18): $2900 each
Additional Kids (3-5): $1100 each
A non-refundable 30% deposit due at time of booking.
Final payment due at check-in
We will work with you to get the right size cabin for your family.
Families of two may be paired up with another family of two to share a cabin if space becomes limited.
We will make ensure everyone has the best accomodations as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please use the booking form below to send us all the information we need to get you the most current accurate pricing and figure out the sleeping arrangement based on the group. We will also send you interview questions at that time to make sure that your family is a good fit for the group You can find our contact information at the bottom of this page. Once we have everything we need from you we will send your information to the ranch. Someone from the ranch will reach out to you to confirm your booking and take payment.
Absolutely! You and your children will have hands-on opportunities to learn about ranch life, horseback riding, fly fishing, cow herding, and more.
A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking. Should you need to cancel your stay at the dude ranch, the rest of your stay is refundable until 30 days before the reservation. If you cancel less than 230 days before your stay, a cancellation fee equal to your deposit plus an additional 40% of your reservation is due.
Guests are obligated to pay the full amount of their stay when they arrive at the ranch. The final balance will be collected upon checkout. A 15% service charge plus applicable state and county tax will be added to the final bill.
Yes, all the families will be added to a Whatsapp group to get to know each other before the stay at the ranch to get to know each other.
I think that's a question you need to ask yourself. We have never had an issue whether families did not get along.
During our past trips, introverts have enjoyed sporadic company of other introverts, while their kids were able to be social and extroverts had fun with the whole group. No matter what you will have the perfect experience for you.
Food, transfers, transportation to and from the ranch. Tips, airfare, pre-/post lodging and on-land expenses are not included in the price.
Minimum age for horseback riding is 6 years old.
260 lb weight limit for horseback riding.
Buffet meals are served three times a day at 8 am, noon, and 7 pm, after cocktails at 6pm in the John Wayne Saloon. Every “home cooked meal from scratch” is prepared by our guest ranch chefs and served in the historic main lodge dining room near the large river rock fireplace. The hearty western or gourmet meals are supplemented with fresh salads, fruit, homemade breads, pastries and desserts at every meal. Not everyone can eat like ranch hands, so let us know well in advance about special diets and we will try to accommodate your needs.
Dude ranch guests begin every morning with hot or iced coffee or tea, fresh fruit smoothies, a fresh fruit plate, homemade pastries, and a variety of freshly prepared hot breakfast items from the buffet.
Lunch and dinner menus appeal to the appetites of young and old alike with a variety of fresh salads, homemade breads, and desserts accompanying delicious main courses choices.
The John Wayne Saloon features a variety of sodas, wines, liqueurs and other alcoholic beverages. We provide free soft drinks and beer on tap during your stay! Wine, mixed drinks, and bottled beer are extra. We have a full self-serve bar in the John Wayne Saloon where guests can mark their drinks on a tab to be added to their bill. We have servers who can take drink orders during dinners.
Tuesday evenings guests join a fiddle and guitar player on the horse-drawn wagon ride around the ranch, returning to the John Wayne Saloon for entertainment along with an All-American Picnic.
On Thursday evenings guests enjoy a BBQ featuring ribs and chicken over the campfire at the ranch campsite nestled in a canyon near the edge of the Medicine Bow National Forest.
All meals are included in your reservation.
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Please fill out the intake form below to reserve your spot for 24 hours without payment. We will contact you via your preferred method with the final price and to secure this booking within 1 day.
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How to get there
Location
Laramie, WY
Nearby Airports
Denver, Colorado (DEN) - 2 Hours, 30 Min Away
Casper, Wyoming (CPR) - 2 Hour, 30 Min Away
Cheyenne, Wyoming (CYS) - 1 Hour, 15 Min Away
Laramie, Wyoming (LAR) - 30 Min Away
Driving
Driving your own vehicle would be a great option to get directly to the ranch if you are within driving distance or want to take a road trip.
Transportation
Since you won't need a vehicle for your stay at the ranch, you may want to consider arranging transportation from the airport you fly into. Car pooling with other ranch guests could be an option too. Depending on flight schedules we will try to arrange a large bus to get everyone to the ranch.
Let us know if you have questions about the best way to get there!
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