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Lonnie Schwend
107 Schwend Rd.
Bridger, Montana 59014
Phone: 406-662-3460
Cell: 406-690-8843
Fax: 406-662-5065
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Guest Comments
Henry, Jimmy, Kenny and David
AKA THE ALABAMA BOYS - OCT 06
Elaine and Lonnie,
life here is the best with you two! Great hosts and very good people! THE
FOOD WAS GREAT!!!
Paul and Yvonne - Fall 06
Lonnie and Elaine,
Thanks for a fantastic week!
Karen and Ben Mackie - JULY
06
Lonnie AND Elaine -
Well what can we say about this holiday. I dragged my
son along for what was a lifelong ambition of mine and he had as much fun
as I did!! The scenery is great, the food and hospitality
are great Wish I had enough space to smuggle Spike home with me!! Western
riding is certainly different to the English way and
I thank the wranglers for their patience and instruction. A week is certainly
not long enough and we will endeavour to return as soon
as possible.
ALEX BELCONIS - July 06
I had a lot of fun, I love you guys and gals, hopefully I
will come back next year with some more roping skills! Thanks
for all your help.
Jimmie Diane -
JULY 06
Hi All, Jimmie and I had a great time, Amazed we made it thru
the cattle drive, what a wonderful memory. Your kindness and
hospitality were appreciated, the food was great. We will think
of this trip often!!
Julie Kattenhorn July
06
This was a long time wish to stay on a ranch
for many, many years. I found everything
I longed for -and more here at he Lonesome
spur. The scenery is spectacular and the
people endering. Thank you Lonnie and Elaine
for the lovely food and all your hospitality.
The horses are wonderful and I 've learned
so much just beening around them. Thank you
Bruce for Driving us around Yellowstone,
and just being quite funny and amusing!!!
You will all be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Peta - July 06
Yes -- we had wild dreams
and high hopes of a riding
holiday in Montana, and you
exceeded them all!!
Ken Koehler - June
06
One beautiful week! The week more than met my expectations.The
scenery was fantastic, the horseback riding was so much fun,
the many side trips in to the mountains was fantastic, finally
but not least the meals were awesome!!! Lonnie and Elaine, you
are both great hosts! Looking forward to another return.
Tim Koehler - AUG
06
Thank you so very much for the wonderful trip, I will cherish
this tip for many years to come. It was so relaxing to
be able to do as you please and to work on my vacation. No phones ringing,
no TV, no radio! This is truly heavens front doorstep.
Life is to simple and to short to misss a trip like this.Thank you Bruce
for all the travel times and laughs! Always keep life
slow and straight in Gods country your friend.
MALCOLM - AUG 06
HAD A FANTASTIC TIME HERE AND REALLY ENJOYED THE RIDING
AND BEATIFU SCENERY MONTANA.
Alex -
Oct 06
Great food, great horses, great people, had a fantastic time
and will be back again hopefully for the cattle drive
Stephen Crittenden - 19
August 2005
The 2 weeks I have spent here have been truly
amazing and everything I could have wished for on my Holiday. I have
delights and amazed myself by some of the things I have done over
the time. Arriviving here being unable to ride, you have all been
wonderful, showing me the ropes and such fun too. your hospitality,
the food, and the new friends I have made here at Lonesome Spur have
made it a place I will never forget. I look forward to a return visit
in the future.I return home relaxed by the peace and tranquility
of the Ranch and full of wonderful memories. A big thank you to you
all and Big pats on the back for Holie, Rope, and DOG.
Nancy Simard
I am a French Canadian from Quebec so French
is my first language. I am sitting now on the bed and thinking
abvout the words I should use to express my feelings. The words
don't exist yet. I arrived here stressed out and a little afraid
because I work with my brain and I am not really into physical
things. Well I discovered somethings about me. I just loved to
feed the animals and go fetching my horse myself and brushing him.
I had not sat on a horse for 25 years. You pushed me gently to
try things and I discovered a hiding Nancy in me and I really appreciate
that Nancy. Elaine and Lonnie , you people are so nice and generous.
You made me feel right at home here You were patient with me (
a rookie) You made me laugh. I felt at ease with you all right
away. This trip was a dream I had since my teens and it was my
50th birthday gift to me from me. Boy, did that dream was fulfilled!
Elaine, I could never thank you enough for that trip to Cottonwood.
Even with my dictionary, I couldn't find the rightwords. I will
try to come back with my daughter next year. Lonnie, I just loved
your sence of humour. Maybe next time I will wash the horse trailer.
HA HA! Love you all!
Dorris - 12 August 2005
Elaine & Lonnie, It's sometime in 2005, I think
August - I always lose track of the time and all the stresses of
life when here - thanks so much for making a real homey family
feeling, and a regular for years to come. Thanks for the terrific
meals.
Greg Wellers
Hello Elaine & Lonnie, Thank you for providing
such a warm and hospitable time. You have a very beautiful Ranch
with the best animals. You and your animals have such big hearts.
I wish could spend more time here. I know I will be back!
Jenny - 26
August, 2005
Dear Elaine & Lonnie, It's hard to put into a
few words what being a guest at the Lonesome Spur means to me.
I don't even imagine I will write a bestseller, like Nicholas Evans
did, but it goes to show that this ranch truly is a magical setting
for more than a novel! I am overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity
of you and your friends and family and for giving me the most amazing
experience on horseback - honored to ride Cowboy - and on trips to
the most remarkable, exciting and exhilerating places. So many unforgettable
moments. Thank you so much. I will miss you and all the fun times
that we've had. Thanks again for making a perfect holiday and a dream
come true. (and being 21 !?!) With much Love and best wishes.
Ruth & Sheldon Hyman - 17 September 2005
Elaine & Lonnie, The only regrets
Sheldon & I
have is that we did not stay longer - but next year we will. We
saw/experienced the most amazing rides, scenery . but it was
you and your"family" here
at Lonesome Spur, that brought us great joy, laughter, time to
relax andjust "BE" {and yummy food} May blessings continue
to flow abundantly your way. You are caretakers of such a splecial
spot on earth. Peace!
Jim Blake - Essex England
I have been at Lonesome Spur one week and the
time has just gone too fast. Made to feel at home in every way,
just hope it want ber too long before I can come again. Wishing
you all the very best at Lonesome Spur.
Ernst Lawsder (Big Boy) - Denmark
Dear Elaine and
Lonnie, Thank you for some very good days on The Lonesome Spur
ranch. I have had a great time here and hope to come back some
day.
Manuela (Mann) Missana - 21
September 2005 - Germany
Dear Lonnie and Elaine, I stayed
9 days on the Lonesome Spur Ranch and the time was passing so
fast. It was my first time on a ranch and I enjoyed it very much.
You have wonderful horses that I'll miss as well as the big Montana
sky. Thank you so much for this time.
Dee - 22
September 2005 - England
Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and warmth you
all have extended to me during my 3 weeks stay, also the care
and understanding of why I was here, The help given to my Quest.
This holiday I will never forget. It was overwhelming. Love,
Light, And Rainbows! PS. See you in 2007!
Jane - 29 September
2005
The 3 essential ingredients of my Holiday have been...
1.
a happy heart
2. a full summy
3. a sore bottom
...everything
a girl would expect from a great break. Many thanks to Elaine,
Lonnie, Ms. Mazzaredo, Bruce, Andrew and the team of doggies
and horsies ( I Love King!) I know it is sad that I'm leaving
but please try not to cry! PS. YIP YIP, HEY HEY
Annie Estall - Norwich, England
I have spent the last two weeks at Lonesome
Spur and have thuroughly enjoyed lmy stay here. It has been my
dream to stay on a ranch in Montana for several years. I am so
glad I chose the Lonesome Spur - It is a true working ranch with
great horses that know their work so well. Crome, has taught
me so much - wish I could take him home with me, but then I would
have to buy some cows as well for him to work. With all the day
to day stress in life, you really learn what is important here
and I have found myself again. Thank you so much Lonnie and Elaine
for making me feel welcome. And for teaching m e so much. Thanks
also to Mary(your cooking is fab) Jeff for taking us out and
showing me the scenery and to Andrew and Bruce for winding me up
and making me laugh (I will find out how pepper is really harvested)
I was made to feel part of the family here from the start -- Many
Thanks to Tara and Wes for inviting me to Seannah's christening,
I had a lovely day - you have a very special family. I will definately
return to Lonesome Spur, hopefully for a very special event in
my life (Elaine, you know what mean) Thank you all so much. PS.
Big kiss to Hooley.
Naomi - 6
October 2005 - Deva, England
Many thanks to you all for such lovely warmth and
hospitality. Best Wishes to you Lonnie and Elaine and all the
rest of family and staff - For the future. I hope I shall be able
to come and visit again someday.
Ana
Hey Lonnie & Elaine, Here I am again - back to haunt
you! I hope not before I come back again you will come and stay
with me in Ireland. As you know I always enjoy myself here and
I will see you again soon. Big Hugs, PS. I love Hooley
Renee Chabritt - 8
October 2005
Dear Everyone, Thank you so much for my beautiful
(too short) stay here. Your hospitality is so warm & genuine
. I'm sorry to have to leave! It's often been said that the land
reflects & shapes peoples hearts minds and spirits . Here the
people and land are as one - inviting, embracing, mysterious, strong
and kind and loving. All the best tell next time.
Catherine Danworth - Dublin & Kentucky
Dear Elaine, Lonnie, Andrew, Rope, Snickers,
Hoolie, Rowdy Fred ("Tuff") and Mancho - Thanks for a
brilliant week, I had a great time! The riding was great, really
nice horses. Especially Mancho! Can't wait to come back!
Andrew Watkins - 14 October 2005
To Elaine and Lonnie and everybody else at
Lonesome Spur Ranch, Thanks for a wonderful time, taking us up
to Yellow Stone Park, organizing the rides it was all a great
adventure. Hope to see you all again soon.
Jane - 26
October 2005 - Chesterfeld Darbyshire, England
Dear Elaine & Lonnie, I am writing this with help
from "snikers",
who has kept me company for the past 12 nights! I only wish it
could be longer hey Lonnie!! I have had exactly what I needed
complete rest, if you call it that, and have un wound which is
something I haven't done in some while. Although it's been an
expensive visit, 2 Horses!, its been "simply the best" everyone
has been the best and I really don't want to go. I know Lonnie
will be looking forward to my return hopefully Feb/March 06 as
he has promised to ski with Elaine and I and if he is really
lucky I could come back in the fall. Seriously thanks for a great
time. I've enjoyed everything including nearly parting company
with "TJo" !! Hopefully
next year both he and I will be better. I will be in touch to see
how both TJo abd Chisholm are getting on. See you in 06! Love to
you all!
Dominque Pattyn
Hello Elaine, Lonnie and Co - This being
my second visit, you have shown me what living on a working Cattle
Ranch is all about. You never know what tomorrow has in mind
for us. It's not about riding it's just being with the horses and
connecting with horse people. There is never a dull moment and
this is how I like my holidays best. Thanks for having me and I
hope that when I come back, I will be able to get my husband on
that plane with me. Big Hug!
Jane Atkinson
Hi Elaine,Lonnie and Bruce, What a
holiday! All the best things rolled into one what could beat
that, nothing. My two favourite pastimes skiing and riding in wonderful
surroundings. Sking at Red Lodge and riding in the Beartooth
Mountains even if Chisholm deceided to take a roll in the snow
with me on his back!! :oh my: Gone are my days skiing in Europe
now as I can roll two holidays into one and I haven't yet skied
in Bridger Bowl and Big Sky something for next year hey Elaine
and what about you Lonnie! :laugh: Can't
wait to come back in the Fall and see you all. Hugs to
all the dogs and of course T-jo Chisholm and Herbie. See
you soon. Love Jane PS Forgot my other favourite
thing shopping! :laugh:
Debby - Netherlands
Hi there! I don't know if you
remind me but I am the tall girl from Holland who were in
Montana in 2000 for one week. Montana AND the ranch are still
on my mind every week. The weather, the people the landscapes.I
LOVE IT! When I arrived in May, Ana picked me up and I didn't
say a lot in the first few days.but later that week I was growing
and talked a lot more! Thanks for that Lonnie.because you were
the one who always talked to me.When I arrived back in Holland
my parents asked me what happened with me because I had grown
so much! ;) I
still remember the ride to Cody to take a look at the rodeo
and the streetfights, I enjoyed it so much. And Lonnie.when we
were at pizzahut you said to me.try the apple pie pizza Debby
it is great.IT WAS GREAT!!! But when I asked here in Holland
for an apple pie pizza, they looked at me like I was an alien!
Haha! I just wanted to let you know that I am 22 years old right
now en I am studying Economics and Marketing. When I am graduated
(or maybe earlier) I have plans to come over to Montana (and
the rest of the USA) because it is sooooo beautiful over there!
Guys take care and I hope that I will hear (or see) from you
soon. Thank you for the time of my life!!! Love, Debby P.S
Ana, do you remember me?
Liz & Ed - From Philly - Philadelphia - Sept 2006
Hi Elaine & Lonnie, Lonesome
Spur Family, and All the World-Wide Web, The experience
you gave Ed and my dear friends and I will never be matched by
anyone where ever we go! Someone said it best when they said
its the warm open feeling you and Lonnie offer to each person staying
on the ranch. It is genuine, sincere, and always plenty! The
food was great, the horses a joy, and the work exhaustive, but
we couldn't have asked for a better week. Thank you so much! God-willing,
we'll see you soon. Take care and may your worries be short and
your hearts full ~ Liz & Ed
Alex Gaydon - Cumbria, England
Hi Elaine & Lonnie. Thanks for a great time
in August, attending the Crow Fair & Rodeo with you was the
highlight of our stay. Riding in Cottonwood and the Spires with
all that fantastic scenery were also something really special.
Hopefully I'll see you in the fall of 2007. Best wishes to you
all at Lonesome Spur.
Anne - Sunbury
on Thames, UK
Hi Y'all. I've just returned from the holiday of a
lifetime at the Lonesome Spur. No wonder Montana is called "Big
Sky" -
we certainly saw plenty of it - in Yellowstone (unforgettable -
if only for the snow in September and me falling a*s* over t*t!),
Cottonwood (awesome) and Grove Creek (privileged). The horses
were brilliant (thank you Payla!), food was brilliant, the friends
I made(Team America, Charlotte, Jenny, Angela, Freddy,Marianne
et al) were brilliant but most of all, Lonnie and Elaine made
it a holiday I will NEVER forget. As Arnie says "I will
be back". Love to everyone, Anne
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