The Guglielmino families, headed up by brothers Don and Pete and their wives Patty and Patsy are owners/operators of the guest ranch. Pete has managed the cattle ranch operation on the site since 1989, and is a licensed aircraft pilot, professional horse trainer and fly fishing/hunting guide. Most recently, Pete served as the President of the WCA (Washington Cattlemen's Association.) Pete and his wife Patsy and their three children have lived on the ranch for the past 27 years and Pete and Patsy have become fixtures at The Cookhouse, hosting guests over cocktails and conversation, often times into the wee hours of the morning. Pete is the quintessential cowboy, where brother Don, is the detailed-oriented businessman.
Don has spent more than 30 years in the resort industry, working for restaurants and hotels in California and Alaska, before launching a casino marketing career in Nevada, that eventually led him to resorts in the Puget Sound area. After years in the public eye and travel/commuting, Don enjoys his privacy and works "behind the scenes" handling marketing, legal and business affairs for the guest ranch. He and his wife Patty built their log home at Ansaldo Lake in 1993.
Both Don and Pete are joined by their brother Tom, and nephew Brent who assist in handling the day to day affairs at the ranch. Brent is the Ranch Manager for Bull Hill and Tom spends most of his days on horseback, either with guests or in the back country, working the cattle.
Bull Hill Guest Ranch Facts
Elevation: 3,500 ft.
Driveway: Two miles of unpaved gravel road up mountainside to ranch.
Private Lake: Ansaldo Lake is privately owned by the Guglielmino brothers. It is located approximately one mile north of the Cookhouse and is accessible by motor vehicle, on foot, ATV or horse. There is a large fishing dock and swimming raft out in the center, with row boats available for guests' use. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout.
Capacity: Bull Hill Guest Ranch can accommodate up to 40 individuals or groups members.
Founded: 1994. Opened in June, 1995. Expansions in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003 and 2009.
Ranch Centennial: Bull Hill was founded by great-grandfather Peter Ansaldo in 1903; The ranch celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003.
Private Airstrip: Bull Hill has a private 2,500-ft. airstrip. Call ahead for coordinates. Spokane International Airport is just 40 minutes away