Ranch Routine - Circle Z Ranch

• We will email you electronic waivers one week before your arrival.
• All electronic waivers/addendums for yourself and/or others in your party must be submitted prior to your arrival.
• We will be sending out your payment request 60 days prior to your stay and ask that you pay upon receipt.
• Check-in time is between 4 pm and 6 pm on Sunday. We ask later arrivals to please contact the office prior.
• Upon arrival, please make the lodge your first visit, do not go directly to your room or other buildings.
• Check-out time is 9 am on Sunday, unless otherwise arranged, and 2 pm on Thursday for the short stays

• The weather at Circle Z is generally sunny and mild but can be unpredictable. Be sure to check the weather forecast before your arrival.
• Please pack face masks or face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, riding boots, hat, water bottles and sun block.
• We will provide saddle horn bags, slickers, and helmets.
• Please visit the section on our website “Planning for your trip…What to bring” for more details

• Smoking is prohibited in all indoor spaces, including guest rooms, cantina, lodge, rec room.
• Smoking is prohibited in all outdoor common areas, including the corrals, cantina porch and out on the trails.
• There is one designated location between Casa Rosa and Hill House for those who choose to smoke.
• Please be courteous of others and their sensitivities.
• We do not allow pets on the ranch except for service dogs.

• We have a rider weight limit of 275 pounds
• All riding is at the discretion of the ranch
• Riding is a physical activity requiring a certain level of fitness. If a guest has any physical limitations they may not be able to ride. Please discuss when you make your reservations if you have any concerns.
• We pride ourselves in providing an unparalleled horseback riding experience while maintaining safety as our number one concern.
• New guest Ranch orientation is at 6 pm on Sunday. Monday morning, there will be a mandatory horseback riding orientation for all new guests. The Monday morning orientation takes place at the arena on horseback.
• Guests are required to wear a stampede string on their cowboy hats.
• Please be ready to discuss your horseback riding experience so we can provide the horse which is the best fit for you.
• You will meet with Miko, the ranch foreman prior to riding.
• The first ride is always a walking ride.
• All our rides our single file and in small groups of 6 or less
• We have scheduled horseback riding lessons (TBA) 3 times during the week.
• Lessons cover basic riding skills, loping, and other needs.

• We offer a variety of rides throughout the week such as morning and afternoon rides, trailer rides, picnic rides, horse games, etc.
• Smooth soled boots with one-inch heels required.
• Bring boots, gloves, water bottles, and to the corals
• If you would like to groom your horse, please schedule ahead with Miko.
• We offer walking rides, and medium loping rides.
• All riding is at the discretion of Foreman and Managers.
• All rides are single file and in small groups of 6 or less

• Children must be 6 years or older to ride.
• Parents may need to accompany their children on rides.
• We offer family rides.
• We do not offer babysitting services, please ensure a guardian is available to supervise children after their ride.
• Children up to the age of 17 must wear helmets.

In keeping with ranch simplicity, here are a few things to keep in mind when preparing for you tripThere are no televisions in the rooms or in any common area.

• Wi-Fi is only available in the Cantina.
• Our broadband Is extremely limited, so streaming and downloading is often not an option.
• We have a computer and printer in the business area of the cantina for printing boarding documents.
• Cell phone service may be limited depending on your carrier.
• Cell phone use is not allowed in the dining room or on the riding trails, except for photos.

• We serve 3 delicious meals per day, except for Sundays, when we serve breakfast and dinner only.
• We are happy to accommodate special diets, birthdays, and anniversary celebrations. Please let us know 2 weeks in advance of any requests.
• All meals are full-service buffet style.
• You will have the option to take your meal in a to-go container for outdoor or in-room dining.
• Please check your itinerary for mealtimes.
• Dinner attire is western casual. Please do not wear t-shirts, sweatpants, or shorts.
• Riding clothes are permitted during breakfast and lunch.

• We do not have a liquor license, so all alcohol is BYOB. There are stores in Patagonia (4 miles), Nogales (13 miles), and Sonoita (12 miles).
• You will have a cubby available in the Cantina for your liquor. A large refrigerator is also available for cold drinks.
• The cantina is an Adult Only place, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in the Cantina or on the porch.
• We provide mixers and individually packaged snacks.

• If you are traveling by air, Tucson International Airport is 75 miles away and Phoenix Sky Harbor is located 175 miles away.
• We do not offer ground transportation to and from the Ranch.
• We strongly encourage guests to rent their own vehicle.
• We can provide you with the contact information of a local shuttle driver that arranges transportation to and from Tucson International Airport.

• A 25% deposit is required when booking your stay. We accept personal checks, all major credit cards, and Paypal.
• We have a 90 day cancellation policy. Cancellations 90 days before arrival will be refunded less 5% if deposit was made on a credit card or paypal. For cancellations made within 90 days of arrival no portion of your payment is refundable.
• Reservations must be paid in full 60 days prior to your arrival date.
• Credit will not be given for shortened stays or absences during a stay.
• Circle Z highly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation Insurance. Check out http://www.TravelGuard.com or Call 1-866-833-8784 for all your questions

• We are open for guests during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
• We offer 4 day and 7 day stays for the Holidays

• The goal of all our staff is to exceed your expectations in their service while you are at the ranch.
• Gratuities are welcomed but are not expected by our staff.
• If your service has been exemplary you are welcome to add an extra % to your total at the end of your stay, of which we will divide amongst all staff.