Amy and Philip Kruse have been running Circle View Guest Ranch together since they were married in October of 2003. Since then they have raised three children on the ranch and are still making beds and breakfast.
Located one mile from the main house is another cabin nestled in a tree grove. This is fondly known as the Tree House Camping Cabin.
For the Bunkhouse, homestead and tree house, breakfast is available as an add – on item.
Amy said it is their authenticity that sets Circle View Guest Ranch apart from other lodging entities in the area.
“ We’ re not putting on a show. We’ re not doing anything but just being our normal selves, running the ranch, raising the kids. I think people really appreciate the fact that they’ re in our home, that obviously we have a history and a connection with the land, and we have for generations. People can see that there’ s heart and soul in everything we do, and we don’ t take it lightly. We take care of our guests. We like to ensure everybody has an enjoyable time, and we’ re always happy to share the history or take the kids out to the barn,” Amy said.
She added that it is like staying with friends in their family home. It is clean, cozy and comfortable.
Nothing is fancy, but a stay on the ranch is authentic and friendly.
A lot of rock hunters and photographers come through the area as well.
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