Southern Arizona’s historic Otero Ranch, a seasonal exclusive dude ranch presented by True Ranch Collection in partnership with Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, will open on November 15, 2026.
Guests can enjoy adventures like horseback riding and hiking in the Santa Cruz River Valley, the resort’s 27-hole championship golf course, the artistic town of Tubac, or the historic Tumacácori Mission; or relax at the resort’s Spanish Village with luxurious Southwestern-style lodging, dining, and spa menu.
“Our recent Otero Pop-Up Ranch was a success thanks in no small part to the beautiful and historic setting that the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa provides,” said Russell True, Managing Partner of the True Ranch Collection. “Along with the resort’s new owners, we’re excited to build on the pop-up and bring something new to Arizona – a boutique dude ranch experience that’s upscale yet traditional.”
At Otero Ranch, guests will indulge in exclusive adventures like horseback riding, hiking, 3D archery in the mesquite and cottonwood trees, playing golf against the backdrop of the Santa Rita Mountains on the championship course, as well as the Tubac art galleries, museums, and one-of-a-kind shops.
“The Tubac team created something fantastic with the debut of Otero Ranch last season,” said Kuzi Mutsiwegota, Partner at Mountain Capital Partners. “As new owners, our job isn’t to reinvent the resort; it’s to elevate and expand what is already so great. Making Otero Ranch a permanent seasonal experience was one of our first goals, and True Ranch Collection is the ideal operator to get us there.”
Cocktail hours and Southern wine and tequila tastings offer opportunities to socialize with other guests and savor the flavors of the Southwest at mealtimes, with elevated ranch-style cuisine, breakfast cookouts, and lunches on the trails, all prepared by the Stables Ranch Grille, the resort’s signature restaurant.
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa is a storied home for True Ranch Collection’s newest dude ranch. The Otero family ran cattle on the land for nearly 150 years before Hollywood investors, including Bing Crosby, turned it into a resort in 1959. The resort’s peaceful rooms and suites provide guests with warmth from their plush leather furnishings, cozy fireplaces, and patios overlooking the mountains and golf course.
Stays will be available through April 30, 2027, including lodging at Tubac Gold Resort & Spa, all meals, horseback riding, ranch activities, a daily round of gold, special events and local tours, and use of resort amenities. To find out more, visit oteroranch.com.
