This exclusive experience is designed for only 10 participants and is guaranteed to sell out!
Contact Elli today to secure your spot:
(970) 946-1686
elli@soulutionsbyelli.com
Your Exclusive 5-Day, 5-Night Getaway Awaits!
Start Your Day Right
Imagine waking up in your cozy suite or cabin at the iconic Red Cliffs Lodge, sipping coffee on the patio while the soothing sounds of the Colorado River or Castle Canyon Creek (depending on your room choice) set the tone for your day.
Time to Saddle Up
Choose to have breakfast at the lodge, in the comfort of your own room, or maybe even while you listen to your horse munch on its morning hay; it’s up to you. Then, it’s time to saddle up and ride!
This exclusive retreat is set in a historic location, where trail riding and cow working take center stage. Whether you bring your horse or lease one of Red Cliff Ranch’s seasoned, well-trained trail cow horses – or both, this unique experience is tailored for natural horsemen and horsewomen.
But that’s not all!
I will also pick unforgettable non-horsey activities for you to enjoy…
These activities are optional, but I’d hate for you to get a severe case of FOMO…! 😉
I Can't Wait To Share These Experiences With You!
In the past, Trails & Tales participants have experienced the Arches National Park Sunset Tour, a Dinner & Light Show River Cruise, a Sunset Zip Line Tour, a Hummer Sunset Safari, as well as a guided stargazing experience, and, of course, the Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage, located right inside Red Cliffs Lodge.
Arches National Park Sunset Tour
Dinner & Light Show River Cruise
Step Into Film History
Red Cliffs Lodge
Red Cliffs Lodge is a place like no other! Situated right along the Colorado River and surrounded by stunning red rock cliffs, the views go on forever.
From sunrise to sunset, you’ll never get tired of it!
This is the stuff that many, many movies were made of! To this day, it’s a popular set for Hollywood, most recently Kevin Costner’s latest project, “Horizon”.
Marvel at this breathtaking setting while dining and riding in the most magnificent outdoor arena, with THE MOST stunning surroundings.
Welcome to YOUR own Wild West experience!
Itinerary
Please note that this itinerary may change due to weather and other influencing factors. Changes will be communicated as early as possible. More often than not, a change in itinerary will result in an equally amazing Plan B that you won’t want to miss!
Sunday, April 11th:
Check in and settle into the stunning setting of Red Cliffs Lodge & Ranch.
Monday, April 12th & Tuesday, April 13th:
Saddle up for arena work, trail riding & cow work!
Tuesday Afternoon & Evening:
Surprise evening activity – it’s a secret for now!
Wednesday, April 14th:
A day of leisure. Explore Moab, play in the Red Rocks, lounge by the pool, get a massage, or horse around some more. Or, sign up for a photo shoot with a Hollywood-esque background!
Our visiting photographer is the one and only Nikki from Colorado. A horsewoman herself, she is a talent behind the camera and is so very good at making the talent in front of the camera feel at ease. I mean, she even got me to wear a dress, which I hardly ever do, let alone when I’m riding a horse!
But seriously, it has been a dream of mine to have a photographer come to my Trails & Tales Experience, and I feel very honored to have found Nikki. She is the very best. And nationally acclaimed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to capture these unique memories!
You’ll get to eat, sleep & play where John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Henry Fonda, and Anthony Quinn, to name a few, brought the Wild West to life in front of many cameras.
I’ll also be available for coaching from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm.
Thursday, April 15th:
Dive back into more cow work – it’s just so much fun!
Friday, April 16th:
We will wrap up our Trails & Tales Experience with an all-day trail ride and a picnic lunch before heading home. Feel free to extend your stay for an extra relaxing night and start your drive home or onward refreshed the next day.
Logistics:
What’s Included:
🏜️ Instructions for arena work & cow working sessions
🏜️ Wrangler fee
🏜️ Cattle fee
🏜️ Facility fee
🏜️ 2 trail rides
🏜️ Surprise evening activity
🏜️ 1 picnic lunch
What’s Not Included:
✗ Accommodations (I have several different room types reserved at a reduced rate, so contact me about your preferred room type & how to make a reservation)
✗ Horse Board
✗ Lease Horse (if needed)
✗ Meals (we usually make plans to eat at the lodge, do a potluck in Elli’s cabin, eat at the hotel next door, or in town; all the rooms have a microwave & fridge)
Trails & Tales:
• Early Bird Price: $3,245 good through December 11th, 2026
• Regular Price: $3,445
Deposit
• A deposit of $1,625 to secure your spot is due by December 11th, 2026
• If signing up on or after December 12th, 2026 your deposit due is $1,725.
• All remaining balances of $1,620/$1,720 respectively are due by January 25th, 2027
• Payment Plans are available; just ask Elli!
Cancellation Policy:
• 10% of the regular full price is non-refundable if canceled before or by December 28th, 2026
• 50% of the full price is non-refundable if canceled after February 5th, 2027 (or find a replacement rider for your spot).
• No refunds are given if canceling after March 1st, 2027 (or find a replacement rider for your spot).
FAQ’s
If you are coming from out of state, your horse will need negative coggins and a health certificate. You will NOT have to pull over at the “Utah Port of Entry” (located just outside of Monticello, UT).
If you are joining us from within the state of Utah, you won’t need any paperwork for your horse.
14 Highway 128, Moab UT 84532
I will make sure that we have enough stalls reserved for our horses.
Before you leave, please make sure you settle up with Devon, the ranch manager, for horse board.
Stalls are $40/night.
There are shared water troughs in the stalls but you might want to bring a bucket or two just in case. I personally like to hang a bucket with Whinny Water for my horse.
Yes! 1 bag of shavings is included in the $40/night horse board.
Yes! You will be able to park conveniently in front of the stalls.
No, the team at Red Cliffs Corrals will take care of that, so that you can fully enjoy your Trails & Tales Experience!
The area where our first trail ride will take us is a mix of sandy & rocky footing; Professor Valley, our 2nd trail ride, is mostly sandy with occasional rocky sections.
My horse is barefoot and fairly tender-footed, so I usually put hoof boots on all 4 hooves.
Between 3-6 hours.
No, but you may bring your own saddle if you wish to!
You can purchase bare necesseties at the lodge.
I would recommend bringing some snacks and refreshments to have in your room.
There is a tap with filtered water in the room, however I have found it to taste a little strange. If you have a sensitive palate, I recommend bringing a couple of gallon-jugs of water.
Please let Elli know if you are interested in booking a massage. Elli usually arranges for a massage therapist from town to come to Red Cliffs Lodge. In the past, everyone has really enjoyed their massages with this therapist.
Yes, reservations can be made at the front desk or at www.redcliffslodge.com, preferably the day before.
• Bring your own hay & grain
• Riding boots
• Hat/helmet/beanie
• Saddle
• Saddlebags
• Bridle
• Groundwork equipment
• Hoof boots
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Slicker/raincoat
• Swimsuit
• Comfy clothes for yoga
• Shoes you can go on a short walk/hike (during the evening activities)
• Layers for the chillier mornings and cooler nights out in the desert
• Camping chair for around the barn
• A big smile