ADVENTURE AWAITS
Howdy, friends. Welcome to WILD WEST RETREAT, ESCALANTE SHOWHOUSE and COWBOY COOKOUTS. Our little slice of paradise is located in Escalante, Utah, a small remote town nestled in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, one of the most beautiful places in southern Utah. We are Escalante’s first locally owned catering company. We specialize in Dutch Oven Dinners and Lunches for Tour Buses, ATV Groups, Weddings and other Specialty Events. Our venue options include the Historic Escalante Showhouse or a Picturesque Outdoor Event Area set amidst 100 year old fruit trees and our three vacation rental retreats.
Vacation Rentals
Group Dining | Catering
Things to Do
OUR HOME IS YOUR HOME
Meet Your Hosts, Shannon & Jenifer Sneed
"Our dream for the Wild West Retreat here in Shannon's hometown of Escalante began in 1996. Both Utah natives, we met in 1993 while working at the Bryce Canyon Lodge. We married and then decided to open our own business in 2001 - first with a vacation rental, followed shortly by our catering service. After 20+ years in business, we still enjoy hosting and serving visitors from all over the world.
Whether you enjoy hiking, canyoneering, ATV's, horses, or exploring by car, your home-away-from-home here at our retreat is the perfect lodging base while exploring all the treasures of the Grand Staircase and Dixie National Forest."
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"Absolutely loved staying with the Wild West Retreat. We stayed in the “Barn”. Gorgeous, great location, comfortable, and private. Hammock was a nice added unexpected touch. Perfect for after those long days of hiking. Enjoyed star gazing while reviving the muscles for the next day. Included a grill and covered seating area out front, as well as a beautiful balcony out back. The trees were bursting with blossoms. Already making plans for our next stay! Wonderful area to explore."
- Desiree
"That bed is the softest I've ever slept on and I haven't seen the Milky Way in years."
Suzanne & Jeff
"Thanks for the 2 best nights' stay of our 10 day 'Grand Circle' vacation."
Livonia - New York
"We stayed in the Pioneer house with our family of 6. This place was such a change of pace during our spring break. The house is so charming with its beautiful grounds and country, small town feel. Shannon and Jenifer are great hosts who couldn't be any more friendly. We are already planning our next trip to the Pioneer house in Escalante! Five out of five stars!
- Kira
"Modern interior, don't let the old barn exterior fool you. The birds and bees stay outside and we were comfy and secure inside. Real wood stove kept us warm on cool nights (there are also electric options for those who aren't pyrologists). Grand escalier quite the work of art, appropriate for the setting and milieu. I liked the private 2nd level desk for enjoying the sun, reading, or admiring the night sky. Covered parking a nice perk. Easy access to main strip of Escalante, and of course all the great hikes within a short drive. Spectacular part of the country. Would go again."
- D. Daniel, Greensboro, NC
"The best compliment we can give you on the barn... we wish it were ours."
Fred and Joy
Although Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Dixie National Forest and Lake Powell are just a short drive away, Escalante is the place you don't want to miss if you enjoy exploring away from the crowds,. Whether your interests are hiking, finding peace and quiet, or riding your horse in the most remote high desert in the lower 48 states, we have it all.
Escalante, Utah
435-826-4849
Wild West Retreat & Cowboy Cookouts is located 3 blocks off Highway 12 within walking distance of the town Center.
When you enter Escalante from either East or West on Highway 12, watch for the Subway Sandwich Shop and Gas Station. We are located on 200 E (one block east of the Subway). Turn south on 200 E and drive three blocks. You'll see us on the left side of the street where we intersect 300 South. Watch for the sign on the retreat that matches the image above.