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Austin Ranch Delivers an Authentic Old West Experience to Position Itself as a Premier Destination for Events and Conventions.


GRAPEVINE, Texas Grapevine is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census the city population was 42,059, though the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau estimate puts the city's population at 48,583.  -- Austin Ranch, one of the oldest dude ranches in Texas, has launched a new branding campaign targeting corporations, local residents and guests from surrounding hotels, including the adjacent Hilton DFW DFW Dallas/Ft Worth, TX, USA - Dallas Ft Worth International (Airport Code)
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 Lakes. In an effort to generate awareness and patronage of the facility and grounds, Austin Ranch is reaching out to corporate event planners, fund-raising organizations, and those seeking a unique experience for family reunions Often an annual event, a family reunion takes place on a specified day each year for the purpose of keeping an extended family closer together. Some reunions may be held less often. , special occasions and even romantic getaways.

Austin Ranch sits on more than 90 spectacular acres of wooded hills, including a 10-acre lake. Sit by a roaring fire blazing in a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Guests can mingle with saloon girls and gunslingers or kick up their heels to honky-tonk tunes on a Texas-size dance floor. Austin Ranch also specializes in corporate team-building events where co-workers can compete in activities such as Cowboy Polo, Goat Dressing Races, or even Cowboys and Indians complete with circled covered wagons covered wagon: see Conestoga wagon; prairie schooner.  and marauding ma·raud  
v. ma·raud·ed, ma·raud·ing, ma·rauds

v.intr.
To rove and raid in search of plunder.

v.tr.
To raid or pillage for spoils.
 Indians.

The spring-fed lake was a prime location to water livestock and wash off the trail dust from the long day's ride. Today, Austin Ranch is home to a stable of horses used for horseback riding horseback riding: see equestrianism. , trail rides, hayrides and even on-site rodeos There are literally thousands of Rodeos held worldwide each year. Some of the more notable or significant are listed below. Brazil

São Paulo

  • Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro in Barretos, São Paulo
Canada

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. Guests can spend a relaxing afternoon fishing from a fully stocked lake, or explore endless meandering hiking trails. From horseshoes to sand volleyball courts to an outdoor swimming pool, the grounds of Austin Ranch provide activities suited for people of all ages and interests.

About Austin Ranch

Austin Ranch, the area's oldest dude ranch, offers an authentic Old West experience perfect for a wide array of corporate events, including conferences, sales meetings, training seminars, team-building activities and picnics. Austin Ranch also boasts over 21,200 square feet of versatile space that can be adapted for multiple uses, including family reunions, fund-raisers and weekend getaways. Our Event Wranglers will take care of every detail, including accommodations, catering, bands - you name it, and we can do it. Austin Ranch is located at 2009 Anderson Gibson Road, Grapevine, Texas 76051. For more information on how we can make your next event a rootin' tootin' success, give us a holler at 817-481-1536 or visit us online at www.austinranch.net.
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