Birds Sighted at Rainbow's End

The high desert grasslands of Sonoita are a perfect environment for a wide variety of birds. Here is a partial list of some of the birds who regularly grace us with their presence here at the ranch:

• Barn Owl
• Great Horned Owl - new babies 2007
  
• Gambel's Quail
  
• Scaled Quail
• Scott's Oriole
• Bullock's Oriole
• Great Tailed Grackle
  
• Curved Billed Thrashers
• Western Kingbird
  
• House Sparrow
• White Crowned Sparrow
• Rufus Crowned Sparrow
• Song Sparrow
• Lesser Gold Finch
• House Finch
• Cassin's Finch
  
• Canyon Towhee
• Loggerhead Shrike
• Yellow Warbler
  
• Black Chinned Hummingbird
  
• Ruby Throated Hummingbird
• Rufous Hummingbird
• Broadtailed Hummingbrid
  
• White Winged Dove
• Ringed Turtle Dove
• Mourning Dove
• Vermillion Fly Catcher
• Barn Swallow (mud daubber)
• Western Meadowlark
• Mockingbird
• Common Raven
• American Kestrel
  
• Swainsons Hawk
• Harris Hawk
  
• Red Tailed Hawk
• Common Black Hawk
• Cooper's Hawk
  
• Golden Eagle
• Greater Roadrunner
• Turkey Vulture
  

If you have a photo of a bird you have seen here at Rainbow's End please send it to us with the date that you observed it and we will publish it here!

Rainbow's End Bed & Breakfast

Nestled in Tranquility

Rainbow's End takes you back to a less hectic time.

No phones, no neon lights, just an old-fashioned radio, grazing horses and beautiful sunsets in a setting steeped in history.

Sonoita is nestled amid thousands of acres of the Coronado National Forest with hundreds of miles of riding trails including several Arizona Trail segments. Equine events including Quarter Horse Racing, Dressage, Driving competitions and 3-Day Eventing are held year-round within minutes of the ranch.

This is Arizona's Wine Country. Nearby vineyards produce unique vintages which reflect the personalities and attitudes of their owners, from colorful picnic-style wine to serious award winning varietals.

Southern Arizona’s Mountain Empire is a region of great interest to bird enthusiasts as well. The natural migration of rare species through this area of southern Arizona attracts ornithologist and hobbyists alike. Nearby Madera Canyon is rated one of the best in the nation for bird watching by the American Birders Association. Nearby Patagonia is home to a world famous designated bird sanctuary.

So whether you are a life-long student of holistic health, or just looking for health in serenity - come to Grand Adventures Ranch

About the Ranch

The old 1920's ranch manager's home on our historic horse property has been renovated into a four bedroom/four bath B&B. We have decorated with antiques and southwestern pieces and artwork. Somewhat unique among B&Bs, ours is a separate guest house. Our guests share a full kitchen and a living & dining great room, complete with fireplace and two patios with fabulous views all to themselves. We live near-by in another historic home on the property.

Our bucolic setting has grassland and mountain views, yet is on the very edge of Sonoita, AZ with its restaurants, shops and proximity to area attractions. Grand Adventures Ranch, our horse boarding and therapy operation is located on the property, as well.

For those with difficulties from chemicals and scents, our staff uses scent-free, toxin-free Amazon Clean and Green for general cleaning and we use only unscented phosphate-free laundry detergents.

Check out our photo tour here.

 

Room Rates

Double or Single

• B&B - $125 per night or $700 per week
• Barn Apartment - $145 per night or $800 per week

Groups and Long Stays

• Less 10% if 4+ rooms or stay is for 5+ nights
• Less 20% if 4+ rooms for 5+ nights
• $10 per night for any extra person in room

All occupancy rates are subject to change.

State and local taxes may apply.

Animals

Well behaved dogs are allowed and must be on-leash at all times when outdoors. A 100' indoor/outdoor run is available for letting dogs loose to run and play. Dogs may not be left unattended in the rooms but can be left in the dog run if arrangements are made with management. Extra crates and dog beds are available, if needed.  Please be aware that we have loose (friendly) ranch dogs.

Horses are always welcome. We offer 12' x 12' stalls with 100' runs for $20 per night.

Owners are financially responsible for any damage to rooms or property caused by their animals.

Accommodations

• 2 rooms with king beds and private baths
• 2 rooms with 2 twin beds and private baths
• 1 bedroom barn apartment with queen bed, living room with queen sofa bed, kitchenette, private bath and private dog yard

Meals

We stock the kitchen for you with organic ingredients such as eggs, fruit, baked goods, yogurt and a wide variety of cereals.  You are welcome to fix yourself breakfast at what ever hour is convenient for you.  For drinks we serve organic juices along with fresh organic free-trade coffee beans and a variety of teas.  The water here is from an excellent artesian well and delicious as well as healthy for you. 

Innkeepers & Residents

• Your hosts are Jeff Chimene and Kay Aubrey-Chimene
• There are friendly ranch dogs on the property who offer meeting and greeting services to all
• Other animals on the property: wild barn cats, barn owls, great horned owls and many many rabbits

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, The Arizona Trail, Art Galleries, Copper Mine, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical sites, Horse Shows, Lake, Live Music, Madera Canyon, Museum, National/State parks, Nature areas, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Vineyard, Wineries

On-site or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming

Wining and Dining Establishments

• In Sonoita - 3 minutes
• In Patagonia - about 15 - 20 minutes

Policies

• 2 night minimum stay on weekends and holidays
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (On patios only)
• Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Must be on-leash or in a turn-out run when outdoors. You may not be the only guest with dogs so please feed your dogs in your room. Pooper-scoopers are provided, please clean up after your dogs.
• Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult at all times. This is a working horse ranch. No childcare is provided.
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Guests may bring their own cocktails/wine/beer)
• Cooking is allowed in the B&B kitchen. Please be respectful of other guests and clean up when finished with your meal. There is a dishwasher for your convenience.
• Check in time is after 4 -6 pm. Check out time is 9 am to noon. If you will be arriving or leaving outside these times please let us know.

Cancellations

Because we are a small B&B, located in a rural area, we have a 14 day cancellation policy.  In case of documented emergency we may agree not to charge for last minute cancellations.

Directions

Click here for a MAP

From the intersection of Highways 83 and 82, continue south on Hwy 83. Just past the county fairgrounds follow Hwy 83 as it turns sharply left (east). About 1/2 mile from the turn you will come to Lightning Bar Lane. This is our driveway. There is a sign for Rainbow's End Bed and Breakfast.  Take the driveway up the hill to the pink house (the B&B), check in at the office just past the B&B.

Important Information

Grand Adventures Ranch is a working horse ranch. Please be advised that horses are by nature dangerous and vigilance, care, supervision and expertise on the part of the ranch management can ensure our guests’ safety from, among others, physical injury or death resulting from contact with or by a horse, falls from a horse, uneven or imperfect footing within the riding and training areas, or the negligence or wrongful act of another guest. Please read this section of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the liability of equestrian facilities.

Any guests participating in equine related events on the ranch must sign a liability waiver.