D-Bar-A Ranch
Julie and the D-Bar-A team were wonderful! The Ranch was a perfect retreat location for my girlfriends! We really enjoyed horseback riding, beautiful scenery, and great overnight accommodations. I can’t wait to visit again when I come back Michigan!! Thank you, D-Bar-A!
Metamora, MI | D-Bar-A Ranch
Since 1950, D-Bar-A- Ranch has been providing quality outdoor experiences for schools, and churches, and business organizations from Southeast Michigan and around the Midwest. D-Bar-A is located about an hour north of Detroit, MI. The ranch consists of just under 1,800 acres of breathtaking wilderness, 3 spring-fed lakes, a herd of horses, longhorn cattle, and other livestock. We have 28 heated cabins with kitchens, a large central kitchen located in our rustic banquet hall, three pavilions, small RV camping area, and many campsites. Program facilities include a 32-foot climbing tower, bouldering wall, two shooting sports areas to accommodate BB guns, archery, sling shots, rifles, shot guns, pistols, and muzzleloaders, two amphitheaters, fishing, an observatory, several nature centers, and eleven miles of hiking trails.
We offer a wide variety of customizable programs including aquatics activities, shooting sports, ecology & nature programs, climbing, equestrian programs, STEM-based programming, and so much more!
The D-Bar-A Ranch staff is uniquely qualified to present several programs for youth and adults to learn more about horses and about life on a working ranch. From the introductory Horsemanship to the fully immersive Ranch Hand Experience, your participants will have an unforgettable experience.
Program Opportunities
The D-Bar-A Ranch offers customized and tailored programs to meet your school or educational institution’s needs.
- Two standard size football fields, one half field
- 11 miles of trails that can be used for cross country running
- Several indoor/outdoor teaching spaces
- Equestrian
- Challenge Course
- Team Building
- Aquatics
- Nature
- Crafts
- Shooting Sports
- Living History
- Outdoor Skills
Looking for an outdoor destination for your civic or service organization? We offer customized and tailored programs to meet your service or civic organization’s needs.
- Equestrian Programs
- Challenge Course
- Team Building
- Aquatics
- Nature
- Non-denominational chapel
- Crafts
- Shooting Sports
- Living History
- Outdoor Skills
- Opportunities for conservation and ecology service projects
- Two large outdoor amphitheaters with full audio/video support
D-Bar-A Ranch can host your business or corporate retreat, conference, and team-building experience.
- Certified staff and program leaders that offer team-building experiences
- Large conference area with audio/video support
- Large banquet hall with industrial kitchen
- Equestrian Program
- Challenge Course
- Team Building
- Corporate Retreats
- Business Planning
D-Bar-A Ranch can make your upcoming wedding or celebration perfect! Weddings, birthday/anniversary parties, and other special moments would shine at our venue.
- An assortment of celebration sites that will fit your needs
- Food Service (or preferred catering lists)
- Overnight Accommodations
CONTACT US
Metamora Location
880 E Sutton Road
Metamora, MI 48455
info@mittenoutdoors.org
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Metamora Location Reservations
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Daily rentals are 8am – 11pm unless otherwise noted on the facility. For overnight bookings, check-in time is from 6-9:30pm at the Martin Building; check-out time is from 9am-noon. Your director will work with you to best meet your needs. No payment will be required until the camp director confirms your reservation.
For group rates and customized programs, or to rent a facility not available below, please contact us at info@mittenoutdoors.org.
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