Sleigh Ride & Elk Viewing

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Glide peacefully through the winter wilderness of Garden Valley,  Idaho in an old fashion sleigh pulled by gorgeous Black and White Spotted Draft Horses. Listen to the jingle bells and join in on th laughter and holiday fun!  Observe wild elk up close. Follow up your ride with a complimentary hot drink and snack back at the lodge and cuddle up next to the warm fireplace. Add on a delicious slow cooked Dutch Oven meal with live music during your dining experience.

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Great for Family Gatherings, Company Parties, Holiday Activities, Date Nights, Birthday Parties, and more!

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*Wheelchair Accessibility*

We have one sleigh that the steps are low and wide enough to get a wheelchair on. Please give us a call to discuss options for your specific needs

 

If we do not have enough snow for sleigh rides, we will convert our sleighs into wagons by taking the skis off and putting wheels on. You still get to enjoy the same vehicle, the same beautiful teams of horses, and view wild Elk while enjoying the same scenic route.

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          Pick a Christmas Tree & Wagon or Sleigh Ride

 (Depending on Snow conditions)

As Fall Harvest approaches and temperatures decline consider warming your spirits on a good ol’fashioned wagon/sleigh ride. Dating back to our roots of horse drawn transportation O’er the fields you will go laughing all the way on a scenic outing in the majestic Garden Valley Area spending quality togetherness with your loved ones.  While choosing from a variety of freshly cut trees from two of the most popular Christmas Tree types.

Perhaps, you will choose a Noble Fir that is not only known for its beauty and statuesque appearance, but also for its strong sturdy branches in which you can display all of your special ornaments.  Or, if you are inclined to enjoy the “piney smell” of Christmas, your choice may be the sweet fragrance of a Douglas Fir tree with its bright green needles and uniform shape. These beautiful trees rang in size from 5 to 8 feet, so you are able to select your special tree, just the right size for your home.

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Book a memory of joy with Idaho Sleigh Rides and find your special fresh cut Christmas tree on your own private winter wonderland setting while enjoying an old fashion wagon or sleigh ride.

 

Wagons and sleighs are drawn to the Christmas Tree lot by a team of fascinating, well trained Spotted Draft horses.  These Spotted Draft Horses are/were also known as a Drum horse, the first recorded one is believed to have been used in the Court of Queen Elizabeth 1st during her processions. Life Guards of the British Royal Household Cavalry carried the large silver Kettle-Drums on these horses.

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Your Christmas tree may only last this holiday season, but the memory it creates will last a lifetime in the hearts of you, your family and friends. Upon returning to the Lodge with your bounty in tow, enjoy a treat along with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee to send you on your merry way!

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