Lodging & Events in the Missouri ozarks
Nestled into 80 undisturbed wooded acres in the Ozarks, Dockley Ranch provides unique getaway opportunities. Here, you will meet free-roaming alpacas, pastured goats, chickens, dogs and cats. The 2500 square foot log home provides ample space for you, your family and friends to unplug from the digital world and relax in comfort with views of the fields, flowers and stone fire pit in front and endless forest in back. During the growing season, partake in the bounties of organically grown produce on a stroll next to the garden koi pond. Well-marked hiking trails lead from the house and garden through the woods, down to Columbine Falls and up through maturing oak stands. Pull up a stool at the private Lafferty Cabin Bar along the trail to watch the sun set over the rugged Ozark hills. This newly constructed tavern resides under the preserved roof of an historic 19th century log cabin. Located 30 minutes from Ava, the “Treasure of the Ozarks,” and 1 hour from Springfield, Branson, and Mansfield, Dockley Ranch stands as an intentional preserve of natural beauty and peace of mind.
Our legacy & Remembering our Past:
Dockley Ranch is named after Randy "Doc" Lea, who loved this land and designed the log home. We welcome you to visit us and our growing herds of 4-legged animals! We've dedicated our farm and event center to Dr. Randy Lea ("Doc Lea"). He designed the log home and never stopped dreaming about the possibilities of this beautiful land. He grew up surrounded by music in New Orleans and wanted his retirement to be filled with music of all kinds. A lover of nature and an avid outdoorsman, he set the stage for the ranch that now exists. He was married to Luann Shortt, who grew up in these Ozark hills and together they dreamed of writing books and hosting writer's retreats in the quiet solitude of the Ozarks. They never had the opportunity to write their first book or open up the home to other writers as cancer took them both too soon.
Daughter, Claire, and son-in-law, Myke, now work to fulfill this dream. Animals now crow, cluck, bark, bleat and graze in the fields. Trails are taking shape through the forest, where you might see woodpeckers, roadrunners and other wildlife. We dedicate it to you, dad. Thanks for inspiring us.
Dockley Ranch Mission Statement:
To allow visitors to access our land for exploration of nature, education, and supporting the arts.
We strive to preserve the natural landscape and live sustainably.
To allow visitors to access our land for exploration of nature, education, and supporting the arts.
We strive to preserve the natural landscape and live sustainably.
