Staff Appreciation Pool

Guests often ask us what they should do about staff appreciation. We do not include it in your final bill as we think it should be entirely up to you. (Families of ten or more, we do include a 17% gratuity). Many guests ask what is customary. Some ranches add 17% to 20% to your bill and the average contribution here does run in that range. But it is certainly up to you.

Contributions to the staff appreciation pool are collected at the end of the week along with the final bill and may also be included in the final payment for your convenience. Any contributions that guests put in the pool are distributed amongst all of the staff assuming they complete their contracts. We think this is a very fair way to handle it. While you may have staff favorites, there are many in the background who work just as hard. And we truly believe that we are a staff-team of equals. Thus, it is best to put any contributions in the pool. Above all, we want you to know that any amount, regardless of size, is sincerely appreciated.

Thank you!