The warm and inviting atmosphere is close to town (Leavenworth, WA), on the river, complete with hot tub, grill to BBQ, piano for Christmas chorals, small convenience store, games, puzzles, movies, and a real wood burning fireplace. The Ranch also offers Ranch Experience tours to the public. This is a 40 minute hands-on, educational experience, a chance for you and your family to meet the 3 big horses, feed them treats, brush and pet the 35" mini pony (Willy), ask all your horse questions, hold chickens and a turkey named George Washington, feed and pet 4 miniature Nigerian Dwarf goats, be kissed by 2 very handsome alpacas, and meet 2 very soft little bunnies! Duke the Ranch dog and usually a barn cat join in the fun too! It's a great time to experience the Ranch life hands on for a full 40 minutes and a wonderful place to take some amazing photos for your Instagram, Facebook accounts, or those perfect Christmas card moments! If this is something you are interested in, please schedule this fun "hands-on" event for you and your family on the RefugeRiverRanch.com website and see details there. Also, The Ranch sells farm fresh organic free-range chicken eggs from our own hens you will see wandering around the yard. (based on availability) Refuge River Ranch is nestled in the rocky snow capped Cascade mountains. Centrally located to skiing, floating the river (kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing), hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, breweries, wineries and distilleries, restaurants, camping, rock climbing, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, city pool, farmers market, Art in the Park, summer theater (Sound of Music), Spas, Wine and Cider tasting, Reindeer farm, drive to Lake Wenatchee and Lake Chelan, Sleeping Lady Resort, Parks, museums, Smallwood’s Harvest & petting zoo, wedding venues, sledding, and Village Christmas lights.