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By Mike Saucier
White Mountain Retreat
Discover the Secrets of Hidden Meadow Ranch
Escape from the hot summer temperatures and cool off in a place with plenty of natural shade, jaw-dropping scenery, knee-high fields of grass and flowers and activities galore like horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing, and canoeing. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? With its lush scenery of mountains, meadows, pines and aspens, Hidden Meadow Ranch can be that place you dream about. It’s the best kept stress-beating secret in Arizona but the secret is getting out. Hidden Meadow Ranch is snug in the White Mountains, 10 miles from Greer. The Lodge includes 12 luxury log cabins, each with a wood-burning fireplace, a renowned level of service and lots of amenities. And don’t be surprised if you encounter any wildlife like deer, elk, antelope or even bears.
When not enjoying your private log cabin, you can head to the Ranch House for fine dining, headed by an award-winning Executive Chef who prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring specialty dishes and excellent wines. With this recipe for luxury and relaxation, it’s no surprise that Hidden Meadow Ranch has been named “Most Excellent Ranch in the United States and Canada” multiple times by Condé Nast Johansens and is the only Orvis-endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge in Arizona. Visit the Lodge as a couple or as a family; if you want to vacation with Fido, you can pick from three of the Ranch’s luxurious 900-square-foot cabins available to pets with attached dog runs and special canine amenities.
The Ranch is also an ideal destination for weddings, anniversaries, family reunions and corporate meetings – the entire Lodge can be yours with every meal and activity tailored to your group. To get there you can drive (just three-and-a-half hours from the Valley), or the staff will meet you on arrival at the Show Low Airport or the Springerville Airport. Winemaker Weekends, horseback riding, archery and canoeing are sure to keep you entertained. Or perhaps a weekend of relaxation is in order; you can stroll through the meadows, and watch for elk, deer, wild turkey and bald eagles. As much as you can find reason to stay and to play Hidden Meadow Ranch, for some that isn’t enough. If you fall in love with the Ranch, you can join The Club, a log home own-
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202 MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2013 / 202magazine.com