"To be surrounded by such beauty and such graceful animals too, was a true joy - a great way to celebrate our anniversary."

— Jerry and Kate with Madison & Jordan (doggies)

"It is simply gorgeous here. This morning was beautiful, the horses were out - even a pony! 'The Patriettes' basketball team came to visit with us. Had games in Lebanon and took 1st place!!!"

—The Fetch Family

"Thanks for helping me to introduce myself to a horse. I had a great time here."

"P.S.: Thanks for the stuffed animals, a present for helping with chores!"

— Connor

"Everything was more than anticipated. You both added so much by spending much time with the kids explaining the farm and it's animals. Tilly (doggie) had a great time too!"

— Bill and Carolyn Sorrell

"Thanks for letting me feed Ham and Pork Chop. I found a 4 leaf clover. I learned how to crawl through a gate and the kitty came to the porch and ate the food and drank the water we put out."

— Lindsay

"Thanks for a wonderful Spring Break.......we have developed many attachments to those at Meadow View. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us."

— The Hayes Family

"We really enjoyed our stay and our hike through the woods."

— Sally & David

"The cabin was very clean — we loved that! Your place is so perfect — and we are glad we found it."

— Melanie & Richard

"What a beautiful place for a romantic weekend. It was so lovely to look out the window and see deer at the pond in the morning."

— Becky & Troy

"My sister, Carol, and I stayed for only 2 days — and I wish it could have been 20. Your love for animals truly warms my heart."

— Carol & Judy

"You have created a haven, an oasis, a place of beauty, hospitality, and healing."

— Julie & Don Reilly

"Our first thunderstorm on a ranch — spectacular! We all had a great time."

— Jim, Nancy,
Doggies - Maggie & Daisy

"I really liked the horses — it was fun helping with the animals. I had the best time."

— Maria Weimer

"This was great. Can't wait to come back."

— Ellen Weimer

"Everything was perfect in the cabin — the best stocked cabin we have ever stayed in — truly a piece of heaven."

— Rick & Sandy

"Thank you for sharing a little bit of heaven with us. You are surely blessed to be a blessing to others - and animals!"

— Bill & Harriet Fader

"Thank you for everything. We really enjoyed staying here. You deserve a hug!"

— Maek, Lynetta, Marlin & Karyn

"What a wonderful, delightful surprise we had upon finding this restful haven for our two travel-weary donkeys and ourselves in our long cross-country trip. I especially enjoyed the horse touches, made me feel right at home. "

— The Anges & 2 refreshed little donkeys.......Buckwheat & Billy from New Mexico

"Craig and Heidi, you are the nicest people we have ever met. We all enjoyed our time with our horses and dogs, and meeting your calves, mini pigs and horses."

— Ryan & T'Gra Althizer & Boys-n-animals, Georgetown, Kentucky

"The apartment was so warm and inviting, we loved all the extra touches. Our girls loved helping with chores, and especially loved the piggies. Snowy, our snow dog also loved it."

— Jeff & Brei Callaway

"Thank you for a relaxing stay at your place. Beautiful, very homey. Hope to be back for a roping class."

— Marc, Jessica & Peyton Calmes
— Randy - The horse. Phelps, NY

"I love the house and barn downstairs. Thanks again."

— Maya, Tuscon AZ

"Thank you for making us so welcomed, meeting us in the dark and directing us in. We especially appreciated the nice, clean stalls and fresh water you had prepared for the horses. The loft was so comfortable and cozy."

— Mark & Debbie Schmucker & 3 new Arabians
Mesa, AZ

"This whole ranch reflects your spirit and hard work. Enjoyed the sights and sounds of the meadow, the horses, wood ducks, deer and small songbirds."

— Dave & Kathy Sandknop
— Jessie & Winnie
Manchester, MO

"These couple of days have been a reward/celebration of my finishing treatment for breast cancer. To be in this place with his surrounding beauty, with my family is a wonderful way to celebrate life."

— Roseanne & Peter Lange
— Eva Benjamin

"'Be still and know that I am God,' - I've never "heard" such stillness and seen such beauty in nature as I have here."

— Jack & Nacy Whitson, St. Louis, MO

"Thank you for opening both your hearts and your home to us. We have had such an incredible weekend. Your hospitality is unbeatable. Loved our stay."

—  Dean, Debbie, Nicole, Tina, Jimmy, Frey, Annie, Barley & Ziggy

"Wow..........what an amazing weekend. Your kindness and generosity was overwhelming. The kids loved the animals and the Lil' piggys Market was a huge hit."

— The Christophers

"Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed......quiet, solitude, peace, the beauty of nature and your gorgeous cabin."

— Marti & Steve

"Thanks for having us as your guests. The ranch is beautiful and we very much enjoyed watching your horses play in the ponds. We'll be back."

— Angie, John & Kids

"I had so much fun, I really liked the cats and thought it was neat riding in the truck with you."

— Love Christine

"What a lovely surprise your ranch is ! This grandma is planning to return and bringing all her grandkids !
Thanks so much, Sheryl P.S.: The dogs loved it too."

"What a beautiful place and so well kept ! Dean liked the trails, Nicole all your horse magazines, Tina feeding the calves. I liked the clean homey cabin with all your little extras."

— Debbie, Dean, Nicole & Tina Allen

"Our stay here was fabulous! The little kittens were so fuzzy, and the calves licked my hands."
 

(7/29/02) - "We definitely will be back to visit Heidi and the clan. She is a fantastic hostess; makes you feel right at home. Accommodations are above any five star hotel - clean, very well maintained. our horses did not want to leave !!! Our stay was more than enjoyable. Got to love those muddy Missouri hills."

This ranch is a perfect get away for singles, couples or families. There is something for everyone and plenty of work to do if your game. Peace and quiet with wonderful scenery is always available for those that are looking for that. Fabulous accommodations with excellent horse back riding everywhere! Hospitality couldn't be any nicer or accommodating. Great messages for tired bodies and after dinner wind down. Without really knowing it, I learned how much compassion the owners of this ranch have for all of their animals. They taught me to look inward once again to realize how important every hooved animal is to our world. My riding gang is already planning another trip for next year, because we couldn't get enough of it! It was the best ever (and we've traveled many places across the country with our horses) Thanks Heidi, Craig, Debbie and all the "Funny Farm Animals". We will be friends forever! 11/17/2005 - Susan Klein

"Country living at it's best. I loved it!"

—Annette, St. Louis

"Thank you for sharing this magical place. I wish I could stay longer. The massage was great and my arm much improved. Loved the pink slippers, they kept my feet cozy warm. I'll be back soon (the dogs too, of course)."

— Nancy Carr, St. Louis

"Heidi, you are a remarkable person, and it's special people like you who keep the world from going down the tubes. Love the attitude for living a great life. Thanks again!"

"Heidi, thanks so much for providing a home away from home. The cabin is beautiful and I can't wait to return with my horses this spring."

— Emily Adkins, Sandwich, IL & Grandpa Ken

"Thanks for having us as your guests. It was a very unique experience and so beautiful. Hope to be back soon. Your horses are so beautiful playing in front of the cabin and in the pond."

— John & Angie Erhardt, Kids, & Mary Ann, St. Louis

"For a couple of grandmothers with grandkids, we could have not enjoyed this ranch more."

— Sue & Janet

"I had so much fun, really liked the cats, and it was cool riding in the truck with you. Hope to see you soon."

— Love, Christine

"The cabin was absolutely beautiful, it was 9 of us, so very cozy. We had a BBQ and a few drinks. Made our vacation from school a memorable one."

— St. Louis University Group

"We truly enjoyed our stay at the Meadow View Ranch. View absolutely beautiful, accommodations superb. Max (donkey), our daily wake-up call, was an unexpected, funny surprise ! Thanks for making Jayne's birthday such a special event. Looking forward to a return visit."

— "THE IOWA GALS" (cow-tipping gang)

"This was such an unexpected pleasure.....the accommodation for "Goliath" (world's tallest living draft horse), who has been back many times already, were perfect, the cabin very comfortable and relaxing. Your hospitality made us feel right at home."

— David Bynum, Micki and "Goliath"

"Craig, Heidi and "Bear". Thanks for a great birthday weekend. It was a Birthday I'll never forget. Tell Rita Thanks for the great massage, that's exactly what I needed after a long night of work and travel."

— Jayne Holsten, Iowa

"We had such a good time. The cook-out was wonderful. My horse, Hollywood Gold, did not want to get into the trailer, he wanted to stay here forever."

— Your friend Terri Murray, Springfield

"Your place is wonderful......well worth it driving through the blinding rain. Thanks for letting us ride Mark, brings back many memories of riding a Clydesdale at home."

— Mindy, Springfield

"We really appreciate your hospitality. You have a mission in life....we really appreciate your dedication to all members of your family and your guests. We adopted you in our group. Feel free to call us at any time."

— Angie Gibson, Springfield

"There are no words to express how wonderful this was........especially when you guys came down to join us for the BBQ......thanks Craig for cooking!"

— Brenda Green, Springfield

"The ranch was a beautiful surprise, cabin is gorgeous, hospitality fantastic and view unbelievable. Looking forward to seeing you again."

— The O'Neills

"The best part of the cabin is the front porch......everybody got up early to grab their coffee and enjoy the scenery. A perfect place for a girl's night out. We may have to make this a regular thing. Tell Rita she is wonderful, everybody enjoyed the massages."

— Stacy, Pat, Kim, Sue, Lori and Lynn

"We came down for the Show Me State Team Roping at the Mc Nail Arena. I have stayed in 4&5 star hotels before, but nobody put so much attention to detail as Heidi, Craig and Jamie. Horse stalls also Top Notch. We give you "Five Stars"."

— David Parrish, Lil David, Lexus and Drifter

"It going to be hard to stay in another hotel ever again. Thanks so much."

— The Beckers

"Everything was perfect. Thanks for the little extras. Being able to bring my pup was also great."

— Kim, Kayla, Glen and Sasha

"The Meadow View Ranch was the best stay ever. This is a place you can call home. This is the perfect place."

— Kira and Mark

"From my heart to yours, this has been a wonderful experience. Beautiful views, neat extras and we can't wait to come back."

— Sheila and Brice

"What a wonderful place.......thanks for sharing your home with us. We will return for a vacation, massage and all."

— Gary and Linda, Hamilton, Ohio

"The accommodations were excellent, even the goaties (25) enjoyed their stay ! We appreciate your hospitality and we'll be stopping by again on our travels."

— Joel Smith and Ralph Zimmerman

"We had a great time. Just to be able to take a nap during the day........No Cars, No Firetrucks......No Noise. And the porch with the beautiful view, definitely a place where families sit back and get in touch with each other. Thank you for sharing your home with us and we will be back many times."

— The Saxton's, Springfield

"The most beautiful place I have ever been to. We were able to relax even though we had 5 kids with us. They had a blast too. We do plan on being back for our anniversary and every special occasion I can think of."

— The Rogues, Springfield

"Thank you for the wonderful stay at your ranch. It was fun doing chores, learning how to drive the pick-up truck on the meadow and having my first turkey dinner."

— Ilona, Germany

"We had a wonderful and peaceful weekend. You have a beautiful ranch and a great place to ride our horses. We had so much fun and we thank you, you're good friends."

— Fred & Tricia Lacey, Buffalo, MO

"The ranch is beautiful I wish I could stay longer. The ride I took earlier was wonderful. Heidi was so helpful, my horses hind leg is much better now. Remember Heidi, if you need anything you can always give me a call. I'll be back."

— Clinton Hole, Kingfisher, OK

"Finally arrived at 9:20 pm, pleasantly greeting by our hostess - stalls are better than what Ruby and Flash are used to! Took Dahlie (our Dalmatian) for a walk in the dark in front of the cabin, crescent moon and stars filled the sky with a touch of milky mist coming from the woods - absolutely a place where we'll come back to - and we have not seen it in the light yet!

The cabin is beatiful, lots of little things added the personal touch - so much thought and time. Thank you. Heidi is so willing to do more than we expected. Picked up Michael (his b'day) from Ft. Leonard Wood. Had cheesecake in heavenly surroundings - Heidi and Craig - this is a beautiful place, we can understand why you are so happy here. Thank you so much for an enjoyable weekend - we'll be back."

— Shelly and Rhondi, Michael, Dahlie, Ruby & Flash

"Arrived from OK at 6 pm - Heidi made us feel right at home, couldn't wait to unpack so I could go out and play! We read a lot, watched movies, rode our horses and did everything we wanted to do on our vacation. This place has the perfect atmosphere for dogs and horses. Can't wait to be back, thanks for all the little "extras". We'll see you soon."

— Clinton & Charissa, OK

"Thank you for your hospitality, it was our first vacation together and it was perfect. My fiancιe finally understood why I want a horse so bad. We could have not found a better place."

— Lindsay & Rabih

"Beautiful place, so peaceful - all the little extra touches.....fresh flowers, table set etc. - you have a talent. We'll be back in the fall and a sleigh ride in the winter."

— Arlene & Orville Wood
— Joan & Bill McKinney

"What a pretty place - wild turkeys in the field when we woke up. Thank you!"

— Jack & Jan Simmons, FL

"It has been the best night and day I've spent anywhere. This is a special place. You have gone out of your way to make us feel at home - we'll be back many more times."

— Linda, Springfield, MO

"The efforts you put into welcoming us were so generous and hospitable! The weather was not cooperating........but we felt immediately at home. We have family in AZ and this will be our stop from now on. This has been a blessing for weary traveler and we felt pampered being here. Danke schoen!"

— Linda & Harry Robinson, PA

"I thought that I thought of everything in my cabin at Roaming River, but "Girl" as we say in Louisiana, you've certainly outdone me. We could immediately tell how much you two love animals - after putting up with our dachshund Emma Louise. We highly recommend Meadow View Ranch!"

— Penelope & Art Webb

"The magazine article in the Horse & Rider did not do you justice. Your place is an oasis for weary traveling horse folks, we highly recommend it!"

— Morgan Rague

"Your hospitality is outstanding and the heart of the ranch. There is a natural warmth around you from the first step on the ranch. The cabin feels very homey and warm. Craig - you are a great cook and Heidi - you are a great hostess! The massage was tremendously effective and I am so relaxed. Your future is wide open and you will succeed in fulfilling your dreams. Your strength is what will keep the place growing. Thanks for a wonderful weekend. Your new friends - "

— Kim, Alvin, Travis, Kendra and Precious, Ozark, MO

"A special thanks to Craig & Heidi for their work on this wonderful refuge for the city oppressed. There is such a spirit of peace here. My kids think I am cool for bringing them down here from the "mean city", but not as cool as "Mark" the work horse. They loved him, I love this place, leave me here and I'll work for food!"

— Mark Hoyle, Angie Fitts and The Kids

"Thanks for letting me hang out and help feeding the calves. I really enjoyed brushing the horses."

— Elana Hoyle

"I really enjoyed my stay. Had a great time with the horses and calves."

— Devon Fitts

"Sitting in this cozy home made this trip a great one. Very relaxing, almost don't want to go home. My boyfriend and I went for a walk through the woods, what a beautiful place.

As before we truly loved the house and now we feel it's our house too ! Congratulations on your son's wedding, sorry we missed you this time, but we'll see you soon again."

— Linda, Springfield, MO

"Loved it! Simply loved it! Your Ranch Manager Jamie made us feel very welcome, (you were in CA celebrating your son's wedding). He was very helpful & polite. Your guesthouse is exquisite! Very spacious, comfortable, all the special touches were appreciated."

— Patsy and Husband

"Home away from home. Made our trip from the Nationals just great. Beautiful and peaceful."

— Brandy Freeman, Arabian Youth Nationals 03

"You think of everything. Such a great view. Never been to a place this peaceful and quiet. We will come back soon and visit. Thanks for everything."

— Valley, Glenna, Will, Dalley & Kevin

"Your Meadow View Cabin is magnificent. Coffee on the porch in the morning is a serene pleasure. I personally plan to return just to enjoy a massage and the serenity."

— Glenna

"Words can't express how my family and I feel about this place. The sights are beyond gorgeous. When I walked into the cabin I was breathless, I immediately knew I did not have to worry about my "babies", my horses. All the things you did made us feel right at home, can't think of another place we stayed that would compare to the cabin. Also were impressed how cute the town of Lebanon is and we also put a little shopping in. Heidi you were the best part, you made us feel like family. We will definitely be back. We read, went for a relaxing walk in the woods, watched a movie. Thanks again for everything, you're a God-send. Love all the family..."

— Angela, Sandy, Billy and Willy

"Hard to top all these wonderful comments. One thing I can say is that "I saw my dream"."

– Wolfgang Seuser - Germany

Horse Hotel Comments

"Accommodations are above any five star hotel - clean, very well maintained. Our horses did not want to leave."

"I brought 2 horses from Texas and it was great for them to stay. I had planned to keep them in a couple of runs there, but the weather was bad and by the time we arrived Heidi had made plans for our horses to stay in the barn and out of the weather. Plenty of nice places to dine nearby!"

"What a wonderful place to stay! The barn was immaculate with huge stalls, plenty of bedding and clean water. We arrived late, but Heidi still was there to meet us with a smile. We definitely go back."

"I felt immediately welcome. The place is so clean you could eat off the floors. The animals at Meadow View Ranch are truly loved and taken care of. I highly recommend that everyone schedule a few days to visit."

Craig and Heidi MacQueen
27409 Missouri Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536 USA
Phone: (417) 533-8133
Fax: (417) 533-7670
atcmacqueen@yahoo.com

For reservations or questions you may have, please contact us at 417.533.8133.

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