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This is Fred Ball for Zions Bank, speaking on business.
Western settlers ventured into the Moab Valley little more than 100 years ago. Many of them were stockmen and cowboys looking for native grass to support their cattle. And as they settled, they established ranches. The Red Cliffs Ranch was homesteaded by a cowboy family at the turn of the century and has been a working ranch ever since, raising cattle and horses.
But on April 18, the Red Cliffs Ranch will open as the Red Cliffs Resort, offering guests a ranch-like experience amid luxurious Western charm.
The Red Cliffs Lodge sits high on the banks of the Colorado River surrounded by cliffs reaching 2000 feet high. Its interior boasts 20-foot ceilings, wood-paneled walls, log furniture and floors covered in imported Mexican tile. The guestrooms all face east toward the river and feature private patios and kitchenettes. A honeymoon/executive suite overlooking the famous WhiteÕs rapid is also available and includes an outdoor hot tub.
The lodge also has a large conference room, a small bar and a terraced dining room that features a traditional menu of entrŽe items, homemade desserts and a Sunday brunch.
The resort even has its own winery, the Castle Creek Winery. Several varieties of award-winning wines are produced from a dozen local growers. The winery includes a tasting room and gift shop.
Outside, guests can swim in the pool or enjoy the spa. There are also tennis courts, volleyball, a shooting range, and of course, access to all of the Moab activities. And keeping with its ranch roots, the resort offers adventurous horseback riding.
But besides its new luxurious accommodations and plentitude of activities, the Red Cliff Resort offers a look at the past. It was where several western favorites such as Wagon Master and Rio Grande were filmed. And much of the memorabilia can be seen throughout the resort and in a special museum inside the lodge.
Yes, with the Red Cliffs Resort opening soon, a trip to Moab is certainly a must.
For Zions Bank, I'm Fred Ball. I'm speaking on business.
