The Story of the MSR Ranch House

The Ranch is the oldest continuous settlement in Moab. Before settlers the copious springs watered the crops of ancestral Fremont Culture First Americans. Later, the Elk Mountain Band of the Ute Nation lived here. In the very early 1800’s, the Spanish Trail, linking Santa Fe to California, passed through the site. In the 1880’s, Moab’s first permanent non-native settler, William Grandstaff, built stone cabins here.

In the 1890’s, a larger brick home, our National Historic Register Ranch House, was constructed of locally fired brick by Moab’s Taylor family. Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch camped here after robbing the San Miguel Bank in Colorado. Robert and Ethel Kennedy honeymooned in the Ranch House. Moab locals can share tales of love and loss – and rumors of hauntings – connected with the old Ranch.

Horsethief Coffee

We believe in continuing the spirit of this settlement, welcoming all to enjoy the hospitality that is ingrained in the land surrounding this natural spring. We invite you to step inside the tranquility and inhale deeply the aroma of history and joy of sharing stories of travels and explorations here in our unique red canyons. This Moab coffee shop is a little off the beaten path, but well worth a visit.

House-Made Baked Goods

Healthy food made from scratch - to fuel your adventures from river bottom to mountain top, to canyon rim and back. We offer gluten-free baked goods, that are so delicious, you won't even miss the gluten!

FMC Beans

FMC Espresso is a finely crafted recipe, roasted locally and in small batches “Italian Style” - which means all the beans are roasted to perfection, together. Each varietal of bean is ethically sourced and chosen with care. Also available for purchase as whole beans (or ground to your preference) if you would like to bring some home.