Located on the Eastern Oregon frontier, Silvies Valley Ranch offers a vacation experience unique to anything I've done before. Guests enter the 220 square miles of this working cattle and goat ranch and make their way to the Retreat, Links and Spa...a tucked-away resort in the pines with unparalleled ranch views. Your first stop is at the Gate House, where you're met by friendly resort staff, … [Read more...]
Golf vacations with kids: tips for a great resort golf experience
April 30, 2018 By
Our kids like to golf, but they're hardly miniature pros. They're kids, and they want to have fun on the links. We want them to have fun, too, but also appreciate that other guests may want to enjoy the course without distractions or delays. It's easy to get stressed when on golf vacations with kids, which is why we've compiled the following tips for a great golf resort experience: 1. Pick … [Read more...]
How to get the most from your golfing getaway
April 25, 2018 By
Once upon a time, it would be fair to say that the golfing getaway was almost going out of fashion. Sure, they've always had the excitement factor (for those who are obviously into golf), but they often came with extortionate costs. If you pick the wrong area of the world, at the wrong time, these costs can still exist. However, there's no doubt that golfing holidays are becoming more … [Read more...]
How to find kid-friendly golf courses from California to Florida
March 26, 2014 By
Ever since my three kids--now 14, 12, and 9--took up golfing, we've planned some of our family vacations around the sport. Parents who golf--or parents of golfers--understand the unique challenge in finding golf courses for kids: you want to experience unique or famous golf courses while on vacation, but you also need to find courses that meet the needs of your kids. Nothing ruins your … [Read more...]
Oregon golf resort vacations for kids
June 7, 2013 By
Oregon is a wonderful state in which to golf with your kids. The climate is moderate, the scenery is breathtaking, and while the prices are climbing, the crowds are still low. Families can golf at the following Oregon golf resort properties in a leisurely manner, without worrying about slowing down any other guest's game. Plus, each golf resort below is a full-scale family vacation property, with … [Read more...]
