Ranch Experiences
Explore all the ranch has to offer
On-Site Ranch Experiences
Animals You'll Encounter At The Ranch:
Highland cattle
Fancy top-hat chickens
Suri alpaca
Indian blue peacock
Kunekune pig
A variety of mini goats
Miniature horse
Turkeys
Lincoln longwool sheep
Ranch Activity Daily Calendar
Monday- Chores N' Tour 10am
Brush N' Bond 4pm
Tuesday- Chores N' Tour 10am
Wednesday- Chores N' Tour 10am
Thursday- Chores N' Tour 10am
Paint N' Pet 4pm
Friday- Chores N' Tour 10am
Saturday- Chores N' Tour 10am
Horse Whispering Lessons 4pm
Sunday- Inquire Within
Keep in mind, that Cowtown Cabins is a self-curated ranch experience.
Overnight guests are required to choose one of the following free or paid ranch activities when booking
Chores N' Tour- This experience runs daily and is our most popular!
1+ hour of feeding, watering, and learning about farm animals. Get a kiss from Fonzie the alpaca, feed the jumping goats and play the "Roll over" challenge with Charlotte the pig! This tour is sure to please all ages and is our most popular experience at the farm. As a bonus, you'll learn the history of Cowtown Cabins, Shelley's personal story and tour any unoccupied ranch rentals so you can plan your next stay! Chores N' Tour is recommended for all ages.
Overnight ranch guests $10/ person
Public $20/ person
Horse Whispering Lessons- Did you know that Shelley is a real horse whisperer? Taught by a local Maryland legend, Shelley would shift her business model and abandon many "traditional ways" that are still popular today. Learn the language of the horse and the "three things" that every horse needs from a human. These lessons are introspective and have a therapeutic aspect- some say life-changing! Lessons are 1 hour long and are best for ages 10yo- adult.
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Message Shelley to see if there are openings.
$80/ Single person
$65/ per person
Brush N' Bond- Believe it or not, grooming a horse doesn’t just make their coat shine but it can also help to build (and increase) a bond. The reason is that horses use mutual grooming (known as allogrooming) to build friendships within the herd. Grooming horses reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and improves overall emotional health in humans and horses. This session also includes basic horse safety. If you desire a break from a busy life, and seek to relax and unwind, this is the activity for you! Perfect for ages 6- adult, Brush N' Bond is also great for groups up to 6 people. 1 hour long.
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
$40/ Single
$25/ per person
Paint N' Pet- Relax under the shady canopy of an old oak tree and paint the day away. Don't worry if you're an artist or not! Shelley will guide you step-by-step to paint a selected farm animal. Afterward, head over to the barnyard and visit some pretty neat animals! This experience is best for ages 6- adult and is 1.5 hours long, broken up by 30 minutes of painting and 30 minutes of petting (or a mix thereof.) This activity has a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 people.
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Overnight ranch guests $45/ per person
Public $65/ per person
FREE Indoor Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt- (For overnight guests only) Join the hunt to find every farm animal sticker inside your rental. Hunt down the cow, chickens, goats and more (in some pretty sneaky places!) Keep your eyes peeled because if you find the correct number you'll win a prize!
FREE Name That Animal Challenge- (For overnight guests only) Do you have a good memory? Take "Name Challenge" by studying the pictures and names of every farm animal at the ranch.
Let's practice:
What's the name of feather-spreading peacock?
The fluffy white sheep's name?
The hairy bull?
What's the name of the brown turkey?
Good luck!!
~All ranch experiences need to be reserved & confirmed before arriving~
Cowtown Cabins
37033 Sweet Meadow Lane
Selbyville, DE 19975
Call or text today! (302) 396-0564