Arizona cowgirls

For women looking to plan a weekend getaway that includes wrangling, riding, and gourmet dining, Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg, Arizona, has the answer with a women-only cowgirl adventure. The three-night "Giddy-Up Gals Getaway" package ($608 single occupancy; $992 double) is offered January 28-30, April 8-10, and May 6-8 this season, and promises to transform even the slickest city slicker into a cowgirl. The package includes a cozy casita for two nights, horse and tack education, three gourmet meals a day, unlimited trail rides, and an afternoon of penning competition. Also included is a hayride to a cookout under the stars, nature hike or ride with the resident naturalist, cocktail reception with wranglers, golf, and tennis.

Rancho de los Caballeros is a historic guest ranch and golf club that is celebrating its 57th season. The ranch is composed of a main lodge, 78 spacious guest rooms and suites, a pearl-shaped pool, tennis courts, children's recreation area, conference facilities, hiking, riding trail, and one of the best corrals in Arizona. Self-guided nature walks, sunset hayrides, trap and skeet shooting, team penning, guest rodeos, and horseback tours are available on 20,000 acres of spectacular Sonoran desert.

Contact: Rancho de los Caballeros, 1551 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg, AZ; (800) 684-5030; www.sunc.com.

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