ABOUT HOOTOWL RANCH
Come visit our beautiful Guest Ranch and Black Mesa bed & breakfast, and experience country living at its fullest. Whether you’re looking to get away from it all, spend some time in the backcountry, or buy a cow, Hoot Owl is the place for you! This land has a storied history that goes back centuries, and we would love the opportunity to share it with you. Keep reading below to find out just what makes this canyon so special.
KEEPING IT IN THE
FAMILY
My uncle, Lewis Williams, owned this ranch and sold it in the mid 50’s. Terry and I bought the ranch in 2005, and boy were we glad to have it back in the family. Since then we have ran a successful cattle ranch here in the canyon. With the abundant natural beauty of our surroundings, we weren’t surprised when folks started wanting to visit.
HUMBLE
BEGINNINGS
Hoot Owl Ranch was homesteaded in the late 1880’s by Crit Allen. The home we live in was built by Mr. Allen and is made of hand hewn native stone in the late 1880’s, he also build a barn of the same stone which still stands today. As does the Vanleers original one room stone cabin, pictured to the right.
NATURAL
TREASURES
The water at Hoot Owl Ranch is supplied by two natural springs, there are a total of eight springs on this ranch. Mr. Allen put the first phone system in the Kenton area. There are two other homesteads that make up this ranch which were owned by the McAllester family who left here in 1921, and the Vanleer family who also came later to this canyon.
A RICH
HISTORY
There are numerous historical sites on the ranch including Native American petroglyphs and remnants of prior settlers. There are also many different species of wildlife and birds that call this canyon home. The rock formations and vegetation here are of great beauty.
WE LOVE
THIS LAND
Here at Hoot Owl, we brag about our peace and quiet, the very dark nights that make the stars appear to be in your lap, a place that allows you to move at whatever speed you choose. We love it here, and we’d like to invite you to join us sometime!
KEEPING IT IN THE
FAMILY
My uncle, Lewis Williams, owned this ranch and sold it in the mid 50’s. Terry and I bought the ranch in 2005, and boy were we glad to have it back in the family. Since then we have ran a successful cattle ranch here in the canyon. With the abundant natural beauty of our surroundings, we weren’t surprised when folks started wanting to visit.
HUMBLE
BEGINNINGS
Hoot Owl Ranch was homesteaded in the late 1880’s by Crit Allen. The home we live in was built by Mr. Allen and is made of hand hewn native stone in the late 1880’s, he also build a barn of the same stone which still stands today.
NATURAL
TREASURES
The water at Hoot Owl Ranch is supplied by two natural springs, there are a total of eight springs on this ranch. Mr. Allen put the first phone system in the Kenton area. There are two other homesteads that make up this ranch which were owned by the McAllester family who left here in 1921, and the Vanleer family who also came later to this canyon.
A RICH
HISTORY
There are numerous historical sites on the ranch including Native American petroglyphs and remnants of prior settlers. There are also many different species of wildlife and birds that call this canyon home. The rock formations and vegetation here are of great beauty.
WE LOVE
THIS LAND
Here at Hoot Owl, we brag about our peace and quiet, the very dark nights that make the stars appear to be in your lap, a place that allows you to move at whatever speed you choose. We love it here, and we’d like to invite you to join us sometime!
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Get an idea for what we do here, and see just how beautiful ranch life can be.
LOOKING TO VISIT NO MAN’S LAND?
Convinced that Hoot Owl is the perfect place for your next secluded getaway? Well, we’d love to have you! We are the premier Black Mesa bed & breakfast in Cimarron County, and have tons to offer our guests including hiking, birdwatching, stargazing, historical sites, and much, much more. We also raise some of the best beef in the world, and want to share that with all those who decide to make a reservation. If you need an escape to the backcountry, Hoot Owl is here to help.
