A Guest Ranch Nearly Lost Today, Circle Z is known as one of the most authentic guest ranch experiences in the American West—a place where horses, horseback riding, and the rhythm of ranch life remain beautifully unchanged. But that story was almost cut short. In the...
History
Welcome back, El Sultan
As we mark our 100th year as Arizona's oldest dude ranch, and indeed amongst the oldest in the country, paying tribute to such a legacy has taken us to many endearing memories. The thousands of guests who have graced our doorsteps, leaving their lasting...
Feature article in USA Today
A young Miko Lorta studying the daily riding orders Saddle up for adventure: Dude ranch foreman shows you the ropes at Circle Z Ranch What do people do on a dude ranch? Get a glimpse of life on the range There are many good reasons that the Circle Z Ranch in...
World’s Greatest! television show…press release
Boynton Beach, FL----How2Media, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!...”, selected Circle Z Ranch to be a part of the popular television series. For over 96 years, Circle Z Ranch has offered the most sought after and authentic dude ranch experience...
Filming of Oklahoma! In the San Rafael Valley
FROM THE ARCHIVES OF ARIZONA HIGHWAYS, April 1955 EDITOR'S NOTE: As Editor Robert Stieve noted in our April issue on Sonoita-Patagonia, that region of Arizona was the filming location for the musical Oklahoma!, released in 1955. The April 1955 issue of Arizona...
New Ranch Logo
We are thrilled to introduce our new Logo for the Circle Z Guest Ranch, which will be used in many different ways including embroidered on our popular ranch wear items in our gift shop. Imagining this new design was a creative group effort, with many members of our...
The Story of El Sultan, a Carthusian Stallion
Since our inception in 1926 we have been known for our fine breeds of horses. Circle Z Ranch’s first and most notable stallion was a Carthusian Stallion named El Sultan, and this is his story. Heavy in foal, a Spanish mare from the Spanish royal stables of Marquis de...








