Wilson Ranches Retreat

08/07/2026

Incredible opportunity to support our Wheeler County 🍀 4-H 🍀 youth!

If you would like to support the youth selling their livestock animals in the auction and are unable to attend in person, please reach out to either Melody Wagner at 541-480-7370 or Amy Derby at 541-410-4395. You can donate any amount to the Auction Pool, these funds are used to purchase animals. Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you for supporting Wheeler County youth!

08/07/2026

JOYFUL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣!

We’re open! Evacuation levels have dropped and it’s now safe for visitors and staff to re-enter the park.

Extreme fire danger and critically dry fuels persist across the monument and much of central Oregon. Before you hit the road, plan ahead and be prepared for travel impacts due to existing and new large fires.

Now more than ever it’s important for visitors to stay on the trail to preserve and protect priceless geologic and paleontological resources.

Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/newsreleases.htm

Photo caption: Before you hit the road to see the iconic landscapes of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, like Cathedral Rock (pictured here), plan ahead and prepare for potential travel impacts due to large fires. NPS photo by Kyle Sullivan.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Fair Poster!

07/18/2026

On Wednesday evening a catastrophic thunderstorm 🌩️ delivered hundreds of lightening strikes across Eastern Oregon cattle and wheat ranches resulting in countless fires 🔥 impacting family, friends, and neighbors throughout the region. Our dear friends, Marsha and Randall in Fossil were glassing when they saw lighting strike a juniper tree on Wilson Ranches and immediately erupt in flames. The rain arrived and Dad, our crew, and Fossil Volunteer Fire Department were able to squelch the fire. They headed out this morning and are holding the line on the North side of the Cove Creek Fire. Grateful for your thoughts and prayers for the safety of all as they continue to battle the rangeland fires.

07/16/2026

Grateful for every drop of rain! We had a thunderstorm ⛈️ system light fires all over Wheeler County. Please keep our neighbors and firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.

07/11/2026

Job Opportunity: Innkeeper
Wilson Ranches Retreat is celebrating 26 years and is seeking a heart for hospitality, motivated, flexible, and team-oriented individual to join our ranch family. The innkeeper, also has opportunities to be a wrangler.

As the face of our retreat, you’ll create a warm and welcoming experience for all guests. Responsibilities include:
🥮 Baking and food prep
🍳 Preparing and serving breakfast
🧺 Housekeeping and room turnover
🌺 Groundskeeping and maintaining outdoor spaces
☀️ Providing western hospitality

If you’re interested in becoming part of our Wilson Ranches Retreat family:
Email: [email protected]
Call or Text: Kara at 541-420-7011

Our Oregon bed and breakfast ranch is the perfect unique lodging option for your next family friendly getaway! Join us in Eastern Oregon to experience our exceptional hospitality, comfortable lodging and delicious country breakfast located on a 9,000 acre working ranch just a short drive from the st...