The most private, All-Inclusive luxury Ranch on Montana’s famed Clark Fork River. A place where each experience is an authentic Western Adventure, meals are farm-to-table, & every need is anticipated.

The twelve-thousand square foot Lodge features stunning views of our private lake and distant rocky mountains. Each of the eight private luxury suites have gorgeous views, private patios, and cozy firepits.

Designed for leisure and relaxation. All the lodge suites include a fire-pit on the private decks with a gorgeous view of the lake. Take a swim or relax at water’s edge. Go Jet Skiing, paddle boarding, canoeing, play volleyball & yard games. At the end of the day, relax around the campfire and toast marshmallows with the setting sun & serenity of the lake.

Hearty family-style feasts and mouthwatering multi course wine pairing experiences await you in our magnificent Lodge Great Room using farm-to-table ingredients. The world is your oyster at RiverView Ranch. Completely customize your trip to be relaxing, adventurous, or both! There is something for everyone at RVR.

LUXURY SUITES
Our luxuriously appointed Lodge accommodations are designed for leisure and relaxation. All Lodge suites include a fire-pit on the private decks with a gorgeous lake view. Stocked mini-fridge, bathrobe, slippers, and high-quality bathroom amenities are just a few of the details that create a lavish stay.

DINING
Dining takes place in several locations. Fine dining in the magnificent Lodge Great Room, on our deck with mountain views, down at the Lake House on the shore for family style Western BBQ, and out in nature picnic style in-between adventures.

The menu changes daily, and can accommodate any and all dietary restrictions and aversions. Our Sommelier will be pleased to recommend a wine pairing from either our complimentary house wines or premium Reserve cellar.

All food and beverages are included in your stay besides premium Reserve wines. Our Chef will masterfully prepare three meals a day for guests to enjoy. The produce served is grown here at RiverView Ranch in our Organic Culinary Garden.

Whatever we don’t grow is locally sourced and organic when possible! An authentic ranch-to-table experience. Watch our Chef prepare meals in our open concept kitchen as you unwind.

EXPERIENCES
Whether you are feeling adventurous or seeking serenity, we have skilled staff members to create the experience of your utmost desire. Grab a cowboy hat for riding horseback or kick your boots off for yoga.

ARENA LESSONS
Regardless of experience, all levels are welcome. We offer one-on-one and group lessons. Whether your goal is to learn the basics or practice pole-bending, we’ve got you covered.

TRAIL RIDE
The best way to immerse yourself in Big Sky Country is on the scenic dirt trails of RVR. Great for families, group retreats, or solo rides with a Ranch Wrangler.

CARRIAGE RIDE
Upon arrival at the Ranch, a carriage ride is the best introduction to the property. It represents all that we stand for, luxury in a rustic setting. Sip champagne as our pampered horses jaunt.

ARCHERY
For beginners and experts alike, our archery course is sure to please. Nestled in the forest, take target practice with one of our skilled instructors.

SHOOTING RANGE
There’s something for everyone at our range. Under the guidance of our skilled staff, learn the basics or hone your craft. Choose from a variety of hand guns & rifles.

FISHING
A trip to the country would be incomplete without some time spent fishing. Choose from either our Rainbow Trout-filled Lakes or take a chance Fly-Fishing on the grand Clark Fork River.

POLARIS TOUR
For those that enjoy a fast-paced adventure, join a skilled RVR team member to show you around the ranch. Dodge trees, feel the wind whip around you, and explore the paths less-travelled. It’s not uncommon to stumble upon 200 head of Elk, all you have to do is be present.

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Spend hours exploring via bike. A great way to take in Montana’s beautiful land- scape. Our biking trails can host all riders; no matter the experience level. Allow the Chef to prepare a to-go lunch for your adventure.

PAINT BALL
Covered in protective gear from head to toe, find yourself ducking & weaving through our outdoor course as you engage in friendly fire.

WHITE WATER RAFTING
Take advantage of Montana’s famous Alberton Gorge. All experience levels are welcome, as you are accompanied by an instructor that will ensure everyone’s safety.

JET SKIING
Race up and down the waters of our private lake via jet ski. This activity is a guest favorite for good reason. The best way to cool off on a warm summer day.

BONFIRE
Finish off an eventful day by gathering around the fire. Let the warmth of the flames relax you, and the taste of the s’mores melt your worries away. Take-in your surroundings by the peaceful lake below the endless Montana Big Sky.

HIKING
Explore the property solo or with an expert guide. Take in the lush green nature & sweeping views. You may even spot some wildlife.

SCENIC PICNIC
Our chef will prepare a lovely meal for you to share once you arrive to your destination. Your only job is to relax, enjoy your meal, the view, and each other.

LAWN GAMES
Wind down the day with an activity everyone can enjoy. Including Disc Golf, Shuffleboard, Ladder Golf, & Corn hole. A little friendly competition never hurt anybody.

PADDLE BOARD, KAYAK & CANOE
Paddle peacefully across Daddy Lake or enjoy some speed on the Clark Fork river. The choice, & workout, is yours!

GOLF
Allow our concierge to book your golfing day-trip. With a number of different courses to choose from, we will help you choose the one that best suits
your needs.

RIVER FLOAT
A local favorite. An RVR team member will bring you to the River, where you’ll find coolers fully-stocked with provisions. Climb aboard a comfortable inter tube to embark on the 2 hour journey down the Clark Fork. We’ll pick you up at the designated spot.

FITNESS CENTER
Our fitness center has everything you need to stick to your routine during your stay, the lake views are a bonus. Located in The Lodge & accessible 24 hours a day.

SPA
Start your day in our infrared sauna & steam room to help unwind. A massage therapist awaits you in the next room; choose the technique that best suits you.

SALON
Take advantage of our full-service beauty counter. Let us arrange hair & nail appointments for a fully pampered experience

ICE SKATING
Surrounded by nature, enjoy skating on a frozen pond. Don’t worry, we’ll bring the skates & hot cocoa. The camp fire will be roaring close by to keep you warm.

SLEIGH RIDE
Explore the wonder of a Montana winter with your guides, Rock & Roy, our majestic Percherons. Sit back in our cozy sleigh, sip on some hot coco, & enjoy.

SNOW SHOEING
With over 1,000 acres to explore, grab the snowshoes & meander through our winter wonderland. There is nothing like it! Breathe in the crisp air of a
Montana winter.

SNOW MOBILE TOUR
Let our experienced guides lead you through the ranch during the most wonderful time of the year. Reach hidden spots on the property with

SKI EXCURSION
RVR enjoys close proximity to world-class ski resorts. Allow us to help plan your excursion. Please note that additional fees may apply, as this activity is off-site.

Website: www.riverviewranch.com

Rooms: 8

Price: from 2.976 EUR per night

Welcome to Grey Cliffs Ranch, 5,200 acres and an 8,000 square-foot lodge near the Madison River. Here you can enjoy your own private Montana ranch vacation and a recreational getaway with some of the best fly fishing in the Greater Yellowstone region.

Our accommodations are fully customized to suit groups of different sizes and different interests. With full-service lodging and dining, guests enjoy attentive service, but also the independence to create their own adventures.

At 4,500 feet in elevation, the 5,200-acre Grey Cliffs Ranch is situated on a varied landscape, featuring rolling hills, grasslands, rangelands, and high mountain peaks in the backdrop. What started off as a cattle ranch when the property was purchased in 2003 has been restored over time with the goal of bringing it back to it a more native landscape.

The Grey Cliffs restoration project has included planting thousands of acres of grasslands and trees, creating wetland protection with fences to protect springs from livestock, and reviving wildlife habitats, including a variety of birds and wild game.

Now guests can see deer and elk along with bald and golden eagles, and a variety of upland birds including wild sharp tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, pheasant, and chukar partridge. Two trout fishing ponds are located on the Grey Cliffs Ranch property, for healthy wetland habitat and recreational uses.

Just 40 minutes east of the ranch is the vibrant western town of Bozeman, the gem of southwest Montana. Its historic downtown is full of great shops, museums, and art galleries. Our local rivers and mountains are second to none in beauty and wildlife.

Fly fishing is a way of life in this area, and we are in the middle of some of the best rivers in the nation. We are also just north of Yellowstone National Park and its amazing geysers and wildlife. Winter in Montana is a special time as well. World class ski resorts, snow shoeing, and dog sledding are all favorite activities.

THE LODGE
Overlooking the trout-filled ponds, rolling hills, and mountain peaks, the 8,000 square-foot post and beam style Lodge at Grey Cliffs is luxurious and spacious, yet intimate and comfortable. Expansive windows line the south facing, wood accented great room where guests can enjoy a roaring fire and unlimited Montana views.

Guests can also gather in a family room, complete with a flat screen television, fireplace, kitchenette, workstation, and game table, with wireless Internet available throughout. A grand deck off the main floor includes an ideal setting for outdoor dining and covered patios, with a hot tub below for soaking outside.

At Grey Cliffs Lodge, guest privacy and security is paramount, protected with gated entrances, integrated road sensors, 24 hour on-site management and front desk, and outdoor video surveillance.

ROOMS & SUITES
The Lodge at Grey Cliffs Ranch features seven unique room options. We have a Master Suite, 3 King Rooms, a Queen Room, a 2-Room Suite & the Bunkhouse Apartment. Each is well appointed with magnificent views, private baths, and exquisite décor collected from around the world.

BUNKHOUSE
The Bunkhouse is a separate building from the lodge, located upstairs from our pottery studio just a few hundred feet from the lodge itself. This Bunkhouse has one king bed and a hide away bed. If you are booking for more than two people or just want your own space from other guests the bunkhouse is perfect for you.

LODGE 2 ROOM SUITE
This room is on our main floor of the lodge. The two rooms are connected through a shared bathroom. One room has two twin beds and the other room has a King bed. This room is perfect for families.

GOURMET DINING
On a typical day, guests wake to a full breakfast made with Grey Cliffs Ranch eggs, served with gourmet coffee, teas, and espresso drinks. A hardy packed lunch can go out with day trips or lunch can be served in-house.

And a gourmet dinner is prepared nightly by our in-house chefs, utilizing the freshest local ingredients and accommodating any special dietary needs. A ¼-acre organic garden allows our chef access to our own produce and fresh-cut flowers, chickens are raised on the property for fresh eggs, and our own beehive colony produces fresh honey.

Grey Cliffs Ranch offers the White Bison Saloon for all your beverage needs. We have a full Montana State liquor license and stock a premium bar and great wine list. Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol.

WEDDINGS IN MONTANA
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Montana along with the rustic elegance of upscale accommodations. Grey Cliffs Ranch, located only 40 minutes from Bozeman Montana, is situated on a varied landscape, featuring rolling hills, grasslands, rangelands, and high mountain peaks in the backdrop.

The perfect place for an intimate wedding of 20 or less (the ranch sleeping capacity), or a larger event with up to 150 guests. During your stay, you and your guests can enjoy a variety of activities on the property, including world class fly fishing.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Grey Cliffs Horse Outfitters is offering guided horse rides on the ranch. View the scenic landscape and wildlife the way it’s been done for centuries in the West. Our wranglers will take you to an overlook high above the ranch. Two hour rides are standard but longer custom trips are available. $275.00 for a single rider, or $225.00 per person for two or more.

SPORTING CLAY SHOOTING
Grey Cliffs Ranch guests can enjoy the challenge of the on-site five-stand sporting clay course to get warmed up for the upland bird hunts or just to get some practice time in. Set up in a canyon on the ranch, shotguns are provided along with lessons and safety techniques.

HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING & BIRD WATCHING
With more than 5,000 acres of private property, guests can hike or bike through open country and on old ranch roads up to spectacular views of surrounding mountains.

And make sure to keep your eyes out, or bring the binoculars, to check out the abundant wildlife including many different raptor species. Our staff can also line guests out on other popular off-site trails in the area.

FLY FISHING TROUT PONDS
An acre pond just off the lodge lawn holds huge rainbow trout. Our second three acre pond is a short drive to the other side of the ranch. It is also known for having quality rainbow trout. We have some fly rods available for guests to use for catch and release fishing.

TUBING
Guests can use our oversized tubes for a mellow cruise down the nearby Madison River. Take in the surroundings and sink into the cool water on a hot day.

MASSAGE
Grey Cliffs Ranch can book on-site massages for guests, or recommend good places to go to enjoy a spa day to round out the ultimate vacation.

POTTERY LESSONS
Grey Cliffs Lodge guests can get creative on vacation with pottery lessons in the on-site studio hosted by Licia Lucas-Pfadt. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in ceramic arts, Licia has 19 years of experience making and teaching pottery.

Guests can use colorful under-glazes to decorate porcelain cups, mugs, bowls, trivets, and tile wall decorations, all handmade by Licia at Grey Cliffs Ranch. Licia will then clear glaze and fire the pieces, and ship them back home to guests.

FLY FISHING
Surrounded by some of the best fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains, Grey Cliffs Ranch offers guided fly fishing trips to catch wild brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout on Montana’s Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Missouri, and Jefferson Rivers, local private waters, and more.

Practice your casting techniques at the two on-site trout ponds, and hone in your skills with our experienced guides, surrounded by some of the most splendid mountain scenery.

WHITEWATER RAFTING
Experience whitewater adventures on the nearby Gallatin and Madison Rivers, with half- and full-day trips through wild rapids or scenic flat-water excursions for a mellower ride. Also, try the Zip & Dip tours on the Gallatin River, with a zipline adventure followed by a raft trip.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Located just under two hours from Grey Cliffs Ranch are the West, or North Entrances to Yellowstone National Park. The nation’s first national park is filled with geologic wonders, such as the world famous Old Faithful geyser, along with abundant hiking opportunities and driving tours to scenic overlooks and Park highlights. A haven for wildlife, it’s not uncommon to see anything from bears and bison to elk and wolves.

GHOST TOWNS
Visit nearby Virginia City and Nevada City and travel back in time to the old mining towns of the Wild West. Walk Virginia City’s Main Street, once the capital of the Montana Territory, and duck into shops and restaurants along the way.

Check out the living history reenactments in the ghost town of Nevada City during the summer months to see people in historic period dress, demonstrating historic skills, and sharing old world techniques.

STATE PARKS
Located right near Grey Cliffs Ranch is the Madison Buffalo Jump State Park and Missouri Headwaters State Park, both day-use areas with spectacular views, picnic spots, locations with interpretive history of the area, and hiking opportunities.

Missouri Headwaters State Park is where the Missouri River starts at the confluence of the Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson Rivers. Here you can visit the spot where Lewis and Clark stayed in 1805.

LEWIS & CLARK CAVERNS
Not far from Grey Cliffs Ranch is Montana’s first and most popular state park, where you can explore the depths of these limestone caverns on a 2-mile/2-hour guided tour. Here you will plunge into an unforgettable underground world, checking out unique rock formations and learning the history of the Cavern’s geologic development.

SNOW SPORTS
Grey Cliffs Ranch, at an elevation of 4,500 feet, receives less snow than other high-elevation Montana landscapes, but when the snow does hit the ranch, guests can explore miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe terrain. And guests can also travel one to two hours away for some other snowy adventures including:

• DOWNHILL SKIING: Choose from world-class ski areas, Big Sky Resort, or Bridger Bowl, all within one to one and a half hours from the Ranch.
• CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: Big Sky, West Yellowstone, and Bozeman have private, groomed Nordic ski areas, including Bozeman area’s Bohart Ranch and West Yellowstone’s Rendezvous ski trails.
• SNOWMOBILING: Rev the engines and cruise through the snowy mountain landscape on guided snowmobile tours in Yellowstone National Park and on trails in other nearby areas.
• YELLOWSTONE SNOWCOACH TOURS: Experience the magical scenery of Yellowstone National Park in winter with a tour in the comfort and warmth of a snowcoach.

DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN
With a wide variety of shopping, art galleries, and eateries, historic downtown Bozeman holds onto a Western charm with a sophisticated touch. Find anything from cowboy antiques, sporting goods, and quality clothing, to Western artwork, Montana souvenirs, and handcrafted jewelry. Also enjoy one of the many restaurants with options for fine dining and casual fare.

AREA EVENTS
Located just 35 miles from Bozeman, Montana, south of the small town of Three Forks, there are a variety of events throughout the summer and winter seasons, ranging from small town parades, rodeos, and food festivals, to arts and craft fairs, farmers markets and live music.

Website: www.greycliffsranch.com

Rooms: 7

Price: from 383 EUR per night

Sage Lodge, located on the banks of the Yellowstone River just 35 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, offers the ultimate Montana luxury resort getaway.

It’s an idyllic headquarters from where you can launch a day of fly fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, cross-country skiing – or any other endeavor that calls your name. And, your outdoor expeditions will culminate in serious indoor comfort.

Sage Lodge guestrooms and Ranch Houses deliver pure Montana ambience inspired by anglers, along with the coziness essential to any type of vacation. While at the Sage Lodge, you can also retreat to our full-service spa, the Fireside Room or The Grill for a drink and a Montana-inspired meal.

An authentic Montana experience conjures up a vivid array of images. You picture scenic beauty – from inspiring peaks to rolling rivers to expansive landscapes unique to the Northwest.

Roaming around this part of the country can’t help but impress. In Montana’s Paradise Valley, while the surroundings are peaceful, the ability to explore the outdoors awakens a strong sense of adventure.

Sage Lodge, located on the banks of the Yellowstone River just 35 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, offers the ultimate Montana luxury resort getaway. It’s an idyllic headquarters from where you can launch a day of fly fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, cross-country skiing – or any other endeavor that calls your name.

And, your outdoor expeditions will culminate in serious indoor comfort. Our Lodge guestrooms and Ranch Houses deliver pure Montana ambience inspired by anglers, along with the coziness essential to any type of vacation.

While at the Lodge, you can also retreat to our full-service spa and the Fireside Room for a drink and a Montana-inspired meal.

So, feel welcome. Welcome to adventure, welcome to relax, and welcome to join us as a couple, as a family, or as a group of great friends. Spend a week, a weekend, or host an event here, as Sage Lodge accommodates those who relish wide open spaces, as well as those seeking an intimate rendezvous.

We also deeply respect and appreciate what nature has given us and are mindful of doing our part to protect the resources of the region.

LUXURY GUESTROOMS & SUITES
Although a Montana trip is typically focused on outdoor adventures, Sage Lodge is committed to the indoor experience as well. Our guestrooms were designed with comfort in mind, affording you a place to unwind, de-stress, or, just be in a space where everything is taken care of for you.

Gaze out the windows for hours, settle into your reading nook, or lounge on the balcony and lose yourself in the scenery. And whether you want to sleep a little or a lot, you will sleep well in our Yellowstone lodging options. The rooms below are located in our main lodge. We also have four free-standing Ranch Houses on the south end of the property.

With 2,783 square feet, each full Ranch House offers everything you need for a group getaway or retreat, including four separate guestrooms totaling six king beds and two queen pullout sofas, with a private bathroom in each guestroom.

RANCH HOUSES
Whether you’re planning a group trip or a family vacation to Montana, our Ranch Houses are tailor-made for your upcoming adventure. At 2783 sq ft, Ranch Houses offer four separate bedrooms and bathrooms and can sleep up to 16 guests.

All rooms connect to a spectacular space that offers a full kitchen, dining area, living room, double-sided gas fireplace, and private patio with an outdoor fireplace overlooking the pond.

Our Ranch Houses are the perfect accommodation for families, weddings, a group of friends, or your companies next corporate retreat. These private residences provide all of the comforts of home with a little extra space so you and your crew can spread out and enjoy all the splendors of Montana.

Ranch Houses are located at the south end of the property offering direct access to the casting pond and scenic views of the majestic Emigrant Peak and Paradise Valley.

LODGE PARADISE KING
Our expansive Lodge Paradise King rooms offer space to entertain with 630 square feet, a wet bar with mini-fridge, and private outdoor space showcasing majestic mountain views.

Each room includes one king bed, sitting area with queen pullout sleeper sofa, gas fireplace, wet bar, window seat, free-standing soaking tub in addition to the walk-in shower, a double vanity, and a private patio with an outdoor fireplace.

LODGE DELUXE KING
Offering 495 square feet of graciously appointed space, our Lodge Deluxe King rooms offer a free-standing soaking tub and gas fireplace as your respite after a day of exploration.

They also feature a window seat or patio, perfect for taking in the stunning Emigrant Peak vistas. Each room includes one king bed, a gas fireplace, a free-standing soaking tub in addition to the walk-in shower, and a sitting area with a queen pullout sleeper sofa.

PLAY HARD, EAT HEARTY
Part of the beauty of getting away to Sage Lodge includes the promise of great dining. Eating well is part of the experience, and we offer rustic, bold, and honest flavors in our Montana restaurants.

From The Grill at Sage Lodge to The Fireside Room, you will find the highest quality dining in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. You’ll also have the chance to experience house-cured meats from local ranches, garden-fresh produce from nearby farms, and, of course plenty of Northwest craft beers and spirits.

THE GRILL
With the Rocky Mountains in our backyard, The Grill at Sage Lodge entices the senses with unexpected curiosity for real food, from real places, from real people. We go out of our way to source the very best this magnificent region has to offer.

From the finest beef and lamb, to chicken, bison and even flour; our purveyors are true partners, providing us with outstanding raw ingredients from which to work our magic. This way, every plate carries an epic Montana story, curated with great care from our entire kitchen team.

When you arrive at Sage Lodge, you expect an unparalleled experience, so we go out of our way at The Grill to push the envelope and exceed your expectations with each dish we deliver.

The Yellowstone is the last free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. From its headwaters in Lake Yellowstone downstream 670 miles to the Missouri River in North Dakota, the Yellowstone River flows as it has for centuries, in its natural state, undammed and untamed.

The Yellowstone provides for our communities, our farming, and our recreation. Take in the majesty of Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone River from every table of The Grill at Sage Lodge while enjoying a special meal with good company, after a well-spent Montana day.

THE FIRESIDE ROOM 
From sunrise to sunset, guests of Sage Lodge visit The Fireside Room to relax and enjoy food and drinks in a truly spectacular setting that is quintessentially Montana.

A very comfortable combination of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces are situated against the stunning backdrop of the Paradise Valley and complemented by the comforting crackle of a wood-burning fire, a casual Montana restaurant experience. You can also enjoy a Fireside Room meal in the comfort of your own room, with Room Service delivery brought straight to your Sage Lodge door.

MIXOLOGY CLASS
It’s no secret our bartenders know how to make some delicious craft cocktails! Now we are opening up the bar to you with a cocktail class that will teach you how to make one of our crowd-pleasing cocktails of your choosing. Learn the history, ingredients, and all the techniques behind these tasty Fireside libations. We also offer private mixology classes!

PRIVATE RANCH HOUSE DINNERS
Enjoy a chef-cooked dinner from the comfort of your very own Ranch House! We will create a custom four-course menu tailored to your group to enjoy in the private setting of your Ranch House.

THE SPA
The health and safety of our guests and Team Members is of paramount importance, and operations have been adjusted to ensure physically-distanced guidelines and health precautions across The Spa.

Limited services, hours, and facility amenities may apply. Please call The Spa at 406.823.4009 to inquire about treatment options and availability, as advanced reservations are required.

Yes, Montana is known for its rugged environment, its “get out there, get dirty, and have fun” spirit. Those are apt descriptions, and at Sage Lodge you can go full-on Montana. Yet we’re proud to offer the flip side, where you can relax your mind and rejuvenate your soul in the serene setting of our Montana spa.

The Spa at Sage Lodge is open to our guests and local visitors, and is perfect for pre-wedding pampering, special occasion celebrating, or well-deserved restorative time.

Whether you choose to experience the natural elements of Paradise Valley through outdoor exploration or through the soothing services at our Montana luxury resort spa, we’ve got you covered.

With an array of services ranging from massages to facials to body treatments, you’ll be immersed in the purest products as our highly skilled professionals soothe away daily stress.

While you’re here, enjoy all of the healing elements that our spa has to offer before or after your treatment – from our steam room and sauna, to a soak in our hot tub or some quiet time in our relaxation lounge.

Peruse our retail display to discover new products or stock up on your favorites, including Éminence, the popular organic skin care line we are proud to feature. We look forward to spoiling you in the gorgeous, natural setting of The Spa, where relaxation is more than just a state of mind.

SPA TREATMENTS
Dedicated to delivering the finest treatments from field and mountain, The Spa at Sage Lodge is all about natural botanicals, herbal fusion, and seasonal specialties.

Relax with a soothing massage after a long day exploring Yellowstone or simply pamper yourself with a luxurious body treatment. Our Montana spa is also perfect for shared experiences, whether it’s a romantic couple’s getaway, pre-wedding pampering, or some shared time with a loved one.

YOGA CLASSES
Refuel your body and mind with a relaxing yoga class. Classes take place in The Spa Relaxation Room looking out at Emigrant Peak.

WEDDINGS IN MONTANA
There’s a reason this area is called Paradise Valley. It’s breathtaking natural beauty creates a romantic and serene backdrop for an unforgettable wedding.

Whether your vision is charming and rustic, formal and elegant, or somewhere in between, our experienced team at Sage Lodge will work with you to make your destination wedding vision a reality.

Our experienced staff can expertly handle intimate rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions for up to 120 guests (or more if you select a full buyout experience!)

We’ll help you paint the picture of your wedding day, and prepare a custom event, including the catering, décor and overall ambiance to make your day as special as the two of you are to each other.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
When you think of meetings and events, rarely does the word “barn” come to mind. Unless you’ve been to a get-together at Sage Lodge.

Our versatile event facility, affectionately called The Barn, is capable of hosting rustic and elegant weddings, corporate retreats, business meetings, or any other gathering you can think of. The Barn offers a breathtaking setting and grants the must-have conveniences for successful events.

When your meetings are done, Sage Lodge offers an unparalleled array of adventure. We can help you create custom multi-day itineraries or organize team activities because in Montana, we work hard and play hard.

TEAM ACTIVITIES
At Sage Lodge, we pride ourselves on utilizing our breathtaking setting to foster creativity and collaboration. With your unique needs in mind, our engaging and innovative activities are sure to give your colleagues, family, or friends a captivating and memorable experience at our Montana resort.

Get out in the fresh air and hike, bike, or fly fish with your group. Or take things a little slower with a private spa day, plein air painting class, yoga, or guided stargazing tour under Montana’s big sky. Have a food-driven group?

Treat their tastebuds to a Montana-style cookout, whiskey pairing, or chef’s cooking class. And for those competitive groups, put their skills to the test with a lawn game tournament or axe throwing competition!

THINGS TO DO
We can safely say that during your time at our Montana ranch resort, you’ll never be at a loss for something to do. If outdoor expeditions are what you live for, this is where you belong.

Montana vacations are synonymous with outdoor adventure, be it fishing, rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, or just meandering through raw lands at your leisure. And if it’s indeed fishing you love, Sage Lodge is the perfect destination for Montana fly fishing.

YELLOWSTONE PRIVATE TOURS
Experience Yellowstone National Park in the comfort of one of our GMC Denalis. On the tour, you can expect abundant wildlife and stunning mountain scenery with points of interest such as Lamar Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Falls, Roosevelt Lodge, Dunraven Pass, and so much more!

Learn about the longest undammed river in the continental United States while viewing the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, and the extensive Yellowstone River. The world’s first (and best!) National Park awaits!

SNOWSHOE RENTALS
Take to the snow and explore Paradise Valley on foot. Your rental is self-guided and includes rental equipment for up to eight hours. Transportation is not included.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
With plenty of land to explore, Paradise Valley is a haven for cross-country skiers. Rent skis from a nearby retail store, and get out to glide across Paradise Valley or Yellowstone National Park. Transportation is not included.

ALPINE SKIING AT BRIDGER BOWL
Bridger Bowl, located just an hour from Sage Lodge, offers four large bowls and is suitable for all levels of difficulty. Round up your family and friends and gear up for a fun-filled, self-guided day of adventure. Transportation and rentals are not included.

WALK & WADE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Spend a day fishing in the remote and beautiful backcountry of YNP. Our skilled guides will take you off the beaten path where you will get away from people and closer to willing-to-eat trout.

Please be advised that there is limited opportunity to fish close to the road and most trips will involve a fair amount of hiking in bear country. Due to limited parking in the park, these trips will need to depart the lodge between 6:00am and 6:30am.

FISHING
Sage’s Perfect Setup Demo Program offers anglers an unparalleled fishing adventure using exceptional equipment. Try out Sage’s latest and greatest rods and reels, all the while honing your angling skills on some of the American West’s greatest trout waters near Sage Lodge.

Want to learn the basics of how to cast a fly rod and the skills to catch a trout? Grab a line and head out to our opening casting pond. You can also sign-up for a thirty-minute casting lesson with our Activities Team, covering the basics of casting and pond fishing.

HIKING AT SAGE LODGE
Discover paradise out your back door. Explore the 1,200 acres of paradise that Sage Lodge calls home. Learn more about the area during a Guided Hike on the Ranch, with opportunities to identify native plants and flowers, catch a glimpse of local wildlife and birds, and to take in the breathtaking view of Paradise Valley.

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Breathe in the fresh mountain air and bike your way to unbelievable views. Tackle the terrain on your own and rent a bike from the gear room, pick up a trail map, and head out the back door.

Or, for a more in-depth experience, tag along with a Sage Lodge guide to ride the Sage Lodge terrain and learn more about the property and surrounding history of Paradise Valley.

CARRIAGE RIDES
Hop on the wagon and enjoy a scenic, 1 hour carriage ride! This ride takes you through the rolling beauty of the Montana prairie surrounded by the Absaroka and Gallatin mountain ranges. This ride is great for all ages and can accommodate groups up to 12 people.

PARADISE VALLEY TRAIL RIDES
Explore Paradise Valley from the saddle with Rockin’ HK Outfitters. Take in the breathtaking views with one of the oldest trail riding outfits in the area where you’ll ride the trail like a Montana cowboy or cowgirl.

YELLOWSTONE RIVER PRIVATE LUXURY TOUR
Relax with a luxury scenic float for sunset cruising, birding, wildlife watching, and just plain relaxation on the famed Yellowstone River. Enjoy the splendor of the longest freestone river in the lower 48 as you drift calm waters and enjoy the early or late light over the mountains.

All in the comfort of a limited-edition custom wooden dory. This more private experience, sure to be the highlight of your trip, starts 5 miles upstream from Sage Lodge and floats to the Reserve on the lower property. No splashing, no paddling, just sheer relaxation and awe from your surroundings.

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING
Get out on the pond with our Stand Up Paddle Boards! Enjoy a full-body workout while taking in the mountain views all around you.

FULL-DAY RAFTING
Everything you are looking for is on our 18-mile, full-day rafting trip, where you will experience class I, II, and III rapids. Ten miles in, we’ll stop for a picnic lunch, on what we aptly call Lunch Island. After lunch, we surge on to Yankee Jim Canyon, where the rest of the trip takes place in this narrow canyon with exciting rapids.

SCENIC FLOAT
Starting in Gardiner, MT, our guide will expertly row your raft down the Yellowstone River, avoiding major rapids and splashing through some mild rapids to cool you off.

Bring your waterproof camera to ensure you capture every moment of your tour. It is not uncommon to see wildlife such as Osprey, geese, deer and maybe even an eagle!

KAYAKING
Experience a two-hour thrill of navigating a kayak through the rapids of the Yellowstone River. Easy to navigate and designed for whitewater adventures, our hard shell, sit-on-top kayaks are a great way to feel the waves on the river. With one of our patient and knowledgeable guides by your side, you will enjoy the ride of a lifetime.

HELICOPTER TOURS
Get a bird’s eye view of Montana’s gorgeous Paradise Valley from a helicopter. After your trip in the air, end your adventure around the fire pits or next to the indoor fireplace with a bottle of our Sage Lodge Brut.

All helicopters are equipped with noise canceling Bose headsets, summertime air conditioning, and arctic heaters for wintertime comfort.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Experience the picturesque views of mountain peaks and rolling countryside as you float above the gorgeous landscape of Montana. Relax and take in the breathtaking sights as you rise above the ground, checking off an exciting item on your bucket list.

There is truly no better way to see Montana! Your adventure begins as the sun rises over the mountain ranges and experienced, certified pilots give you a bird’s eye view of the area as you float above the landscape.

Once your balloon lands, enjoy a traditional champagne ceremony including a certificate of flight to commemorate your journey.

STARS OVER PARADISE
Come stargaze with us beneath the stunning dark skies of Paradise Valley. Look through space and time with large telescopic views of distant galaxies, nebulae, and sparkling star clusters.

Learn the bright stars and constellations, and check out our neighboring planets on this guided tour of the night sky with astrophysicist Dr. Thomas Rust.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING
Learn the peaceful techniques of Plein Air painting while in the landscape of the Absaroka Mountains. Sharpen your skills and mind to illustrate the magnificent landscape of the Paradise Valley, from the most spectacular view. This class is offered indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather.

WOOD BURNING
Enjoy a comfortable day indoors doing a wood-burning class with our Activities Team! We have all the tools you need to create your very own, one-of-a-kind wooden coaster or wall art during this guided class.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Don’t leave your Sage Lodge experiences undocumented. We’ve got you covered, from family portraits to holiday cards, photo albums, and prints, our on-site photographer is here to preserve your Montana memories.

INTRO TO OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING
This private guided experience is a great opportunity to explore Paradise Valley in a whole new way. With a climbing location just 20 miles north of Sage Lodge, this is the perfect opportunity for families and friends to learn all basic rock climbing skills – no experience necessary!

The flow of the day combines outdoor rock climbing mixed in with a review of different techniques and skills needed to maximize your climbing ability. All climbing gear is provided, just bring sunscreen, water, and close-toed shoes!

Rooms: 50

Price: from 462 EUR per night

Source: www.sagelodge.com

Nestled in one of Montana’s most pristine valleys, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers year-round unique vacations on an authentic 19th century homestead. We balance Western adventure with lavish all-inclusive amenities. Start the day with inspired Ranch cuisine, then learn to fly fish on a Blue Ribbon trout stream.

Experience awe-inspiring views from The Top of the World on horseback and drift off in a bespoke glamping tent under the Big Sky. For those looking for the most exclusive way to experience ranch life, find out about private travel with us.

The Ranch at Rock Creek stays true to our frontier roots, welcoming guests to private accommodations across our 6,600 acres.

With a maximum occupancy of 75 across 29 accommodations each guest is afforded seclusion in luxury, while forming lifelong memories with their loved ones as they enjoy personalized itineraries and individually guided activities.

17 of our 29 accommodations are located in separate buildings. Whether you prefer a hybrid glamping cabin on Rock Creek or a luxury house set into the hillside, you’ll find your home away from home at The Ranch.

Our most secluded accommodation is Trapper Cabin, located one mile from Camp Roosevelt next to one of The Ranch’s most enviable fishing holes.

In addition to The Ranch’s all-inclusive amenities, our Rod & Gun Club offers 32 activities that are privately guided or self-guided adventures.

The following privately guided activities are available to our guests: horseback riding, fly fishing, archery, sporting clays, trap and skeet, rimfire range, pistols, rifles, cross-country mountain biking, fat tire biking, hiking, geotagging, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding.

Location
The Ranch at Rock Creek is located 20 miles outside of the historic town of Philipsburg, Montana in Granite County, an area known as Gold Country. We are also located half-way between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, near the cities of Missoula, Butte and Helena.

The Ranch property is a short distance from the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest and the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area, as well as Discovery Ski Area. We are at an elevation of 5,200 feet and a Latitude/Longitude of 46° N, 113 W.

Nestled at the base of the John Long Mountains, our ranch land also encompasses four miles of frontage along Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon designated fishery that flows into the Clark Fork River.

To the far south, soft rolling hills give way to snow-capped peaks of the Pintler Mountains. Northward, cottonwood trees stretch along the valley floor following the creek that flows into the Sapphire Mountains.

The Granite Lodge
The Granite Lodge’s nine ranch accommodations weave luxury, style and authenticity into your Montana adventure.

Appointed with custom-made furniture, woven textiles, frontier antiques and lavish linens, our Granite Lodge rooms find design inspiration in iconic western themes, such as the great turn of the century railroad hotels and the classic guns that helped win the West.

No two rooms are alike, although most upper-level rooms offer views of the Rock Creek valley. Some rooms may be combined to form a two-bedroom family suite that includes twin beds and pull-outs.

Winchester
Winchester features a king bed as well as a full-size pull-out love seat, thus accommodating up to three guests comfortably. Located on the lower level, Winchester also has high ceilings and private access from the courtyard.

Remington
Remington has a king bed with a twin pull-out sofa. This lower-level accommodation is ADA-compliant and enhanced with high ceilings and private access from the courtyard.

Appaloosa
Appaloosa offers a king canopy bed. An upper-level vantage point frames sunset views behind the Granite Lodge.

Mustang
Mustang is the only room in the Granite Lodge that features two queen beds. Located on the upper level across from Palomino, Mustang’s windows point south toward Bikini Beach and the Sapphire Mountains.

Palomino
Palomino is appointed with a king canopy bed and is located across from Mustang. Enjoy views of the Sapphire Mountains from the upper level of this unique lodge.

Derringer
Derringer is situated in the corner of the upper level. It features a king bed and views of the Rock Creek valley. Derringer may be combined with Sharps to form a two-bedroom family suite.

Sharps
Sharps has a king bed and a private balcony overlooking the courtyard of the Granite Lodge and the Rock Creek grasslands. The room can be combined with Derringer to form a two-bedroom family suite.

Springfield
Springfield offers a king bed with a private balcony over the courtyard of the Granite Lodge. Springfield and Colt can be combined to form a two-bedroom family suite.

Colt
Colt features either a king bed or two twin beds in the corner of the upper level. Colt may be combined with Springfield to form a two-bedroom family suite.

Montana Glamping
Luxury camping goes hand in hand with all-inclusive experiential travel. While we can’t take credit for Montana’s scenery, the wilderness glamping experience enhances our ability to appreciate and reflect upon it – whether you’re sipping your afternoon coffee while watching eagles alight on our cottonwoods or enjoying a cedar soaking tub underneath a glistening nightscape.

We call our Ranch glamping structures, “canvas cabins,” and they were designed to be easily removed and have minimal impact on the environment, providing a highly sustainable way to travel.

With The Ranch’s designation as a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World, we are always mindful of being responsible stewards of the land. Meanwhile, our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star services and amenities enrich the experience, making it the ultimate luxury glamping adventure.

Classic Canvas Cabins
The Ranch’s luxury glamping cabins were built to fit our historical landscape. We created hybrid structures that would feel at home on a ranch homestead and enjoy inspiring views of our mountain-fed stream. In fact, our Classic Canvas Cabins, Rainbow, Apache, Gila and Bull, were named after the fish who call it home.

These 790 sq. ft. cabins have a standard occupancy of two, with a maximum occupancy of four. They are ideal for couples looking to relish the outdoors while enjoying creature comforts, like a gas stove, screened porch and an attached bathroom.

Family Canvas Cabins
Just like the classic style, the Family Canvas Cabins are nestled between a comfortable, hard-framed bathroom and screened porch and sit on a flat meadow filled with native grasses and wildflowers.

Our four 1,047 sq. ft. Family Canvas Cabins, Brook, Cutbow, Grayling and Lake, are suited to a family glamping adventure with three to six guests. The spacious floor plans feature two bedrooms separated by a curtain, and they come equipped with two gas stoves, a screened porch, a reading nook and a private deck.

Trapper Cabin
The Ranch is the only all-inclusive Montana glamping resort to offer year-round glamping. Trapper Cabin is a favorite among returning guests.

The 750 sq. ft. hybrid cabin sports a sizable tent fly and creekside location that allows it to stay cool during the hot summer months, while the in-floor hydronic heat and stove ensure comfort in the winter—making it ideal for the changing Rocky Mountain weather.

Trapper is our most secluded accommodation and feels like your very own glamping lodge, making it popular for honeymoons, anniversaries and nature retreats. Its private cedar soaking tub next to Rock Creek, allows glampers to delight in their own private hot springs and fishing hole.

Sweet Grass Cabin
All of our glamping accommodations are filled with one-of-a-kind antiques, beautiful quilts, standing mirrors, armoires and western textiles. But, Sweet Grass is our only three-room canvas cabin, with a layout of 1,300 sq. ft.

Its lavish floor plan and amenities make it a favorite for groups seeking the ultimate glamping getaway or a family wilderness adventure. In addition to two spacious suites, Sweet Grass has a sizable living area, kitchenette, cedar soaking tub and fire pit.

Homesteader Experience
Our newest glamping accommodation offers a close connection to our pioneer past. Underneath this conestoga wagon’s canvas canopy, you’ll find a king bed, twin bunks and luxury amenities.

While the other glamping tents are stand-alone accommodations, homesteader wagons can be moved adjacent to our luxury homes, historic barn and glamping accommodations for a more versatile Montana adventure. It can serve as a “camping out” experience for kids or a romantic retreat for parents.

Historic Barn
Our remodeled 19th-century barn houses an important piece of Ranch at Rock Creek history. Often billed as “rustic,” a barn was actually the original rural luxury.

It cost more than a home and stored a ranch’s wealth, in the form of livestock, equipment and feed. This original structure was lovingly restored to three unique accommodations that can be booked separately or in concert to house a large group.

Loft
Once the hayloft of the original homestead’s barn, the 700 sq. ft. Loft contrasts the original exposed-rafter ceilings with luxurious amenities. The combined bedroom and sitting area offers a king bed and queen pull-out sofa.

The bathroom features a marble tiled shower, with a built-in bench, and an elegant two-person slipper tub overlooking the wildflower lawn and Pintler mountain range.

A large television, DVD player, indoor gaming table and outdoor porch make it an ideal place to socialize with friends and family. Enjoy pastoral elegance with chandeliers, leather upholstered furniture and woven textiles set against rough-hewn wood and natural light.

Stables
Once an actual horse stable for the working ranch, Stables was restored as the quintessential Western bunk room. With two sets of twin bunk beds and a king bed, there is space for a family adventure or children’s sleepover.

This accommodation is beloved by family reunions and group vacations, because children are safely tucked away in the Stables, while couples take private, but adjoining accommodations, Wrangler or Loft.

Stables offers a spacious full bathroom with two separate showers and a cozy sitting area with a game table and ample seating for socializing. Outside, relax on the covered porch enjoying sweeping ranchland views or strike up a family game on the manicured lawn.

Wrangler
Once an essential tack room in the original 19th-century barn, Wrangler is now a cozy couples hideaway in the corner of the historic building. This accommodation can be a private room or part of a booking of the entire barn for a group or event.

Wrangler features a combined bedroom with king bed and sitting area, as well as a twin pull-out sofa. It has a full bath and separate W.C.

The room is complete with a large television, mini-refrigerator and two entrances. The shared porch just outside offers views across the meadow, with the sounds of the creek murmuring in the distance.

Your Own Private Vacation Home On The Ranch
From two-story log homes to a cozy single-bed romantic cabin, our luxury vacation homes are your private home on the range. This is more than your average luxury vacation home rental.

At The Ranch you can enjoy a private home with all-inclusive dining, housekeeping and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star luxury amenities, ensuring a stress-free family vacation or group getaway to Montana.

Our luxury homes are log cabins and rustic houses designed in Western style and filled with antiques, textiles and art.

Some luxury homes, like Sara Jane’s Cottage and Eagle’s Perch, include bunk rooms, ideal for multi-family sleepovers. Every home includes ensuite bedrooms, so couples and friends can enjoy private space within the accommodation.

Bluebird
Bluebird is The Ranch’s most romantic accommodation – frequently booked as a couple’s retreat. This spacious one-bedroom cabin features a king canopy bed, large living space, rain shower, clawfoot bathtub and cedar sauna.

Honeymooners can enjoy a private breakfast in their heated, screened-in porch overlooking Rock Creek, or set out for a bike ride or hike right from their front door.

Eagle’s Perch
Located at the heart of The Ranch’s original homestead, Eagle’s Perch is a two-story luxury home with all the amenities a family could want on their Montana adventure. Parents cuddle up in a spacious suite with king bed and full bath, while kids sleep tight in a Western-styled bunk room with adjoining bath.

This log cabin is stocked with everything you’d want from a luxury vacation rental and more, with amenities like a sitting area, kitchenette, laundry facility and game nook.

Kids will enjoy running free in the grasslands outside the accommodation, peek into the Chef’s herb garden and spot Montana’s local raptors in the trees along Rock Creek.

Cattail Cabin
Cattail is a two-bedroom cabin set into the hillside behind the Granite Lodge. In the winter, guests can be on the ice skating pond within minutes, and in summer, they can answer the call of the mountains on the adjacent hiking trails.

With two large suites, this luxury home is ideal for two couples or a family. Each suite comes complete with a day-bed, shower and clawfoot bathtub.

Although farm-to-table meals are always included in vacation at The Ranch, the full kitchen and large living area give friends and family a chance to reconvene after activities and recount the day’s adventures by firelight.

Sara Jane’s Cottage
Sara Jane’s Cottage is a two-story family haven in a prime location across from the Granite Lodge and swimming pool. The spacious floor plan allows families to spread out over four bedrooms, including two sets of unique barnwood bunk beds.

The main level suite hosts a stunning copper soaking tub, as well as a king bed and private deck. With four bedroom suites in total, this luxury cabin is ideal for multi-generational vacations with up to 12 guests.

Moose House
Find your own luxury lodge in Moose House. With three bedrooms and 2.5 baths it’s ideal for six to nine guests who want an authentic log cabin to call home. When guests aren’t gathered around the wood-burning fireplace, they are enjoying spacious bedrooms, a full kitchen or the hot tub with a view.

Bear House
Sit in a rocking chair and look over sweeping views of the Rock Creek Valley from Bear House’s porch. The spacious landscape mirrors the spacious feeling inside the accommodation. This luxury cabin sleeps up to 10 people in five bedrooms.

Guests can make their way to Top of the World on hiking trails that pass by the house, or relax in the sunroom, dining room, or living area. Enjoy an authentic Montana cabin atmosphere while you enjoy Forbes Travel Five-Star amenities.

Ponderosa
Ponderosa’s luxury home is classically Western, and filled with design details that will charm even the most discerning traveler. It’s nestled near Bikini Beach pond and the gazebo, where you can root down at an afternoon yoga class in the summer or skate in the winter.

Each suite features a king or converted king and en suite bathroom, and an additional clawfoot bathtub and private porch. With two fireplaces, a full kitchen, comfortable living room and screened-in porch, there are plenty of areas to gather any enjoy the bliss of your group adventure.

Ranch Cuisine
The Ranch at Rock Creek kitchen tells a story about Montana stock, wildlife, herb and harvest. With regionally and locally sourced organic ingredients, Executive Chef Drage’s ranch menus and dining experiences mirror Montana seasonal bounty.

Preparation is equal parts mountain tradition and modern palate, often employing a wood fire grill, a Dutch oven or the full array of a state-of-the-art kitchen.

Ranch style dining captures experiences like horseback riding through grasslands and, later, tasting Montana alfalfa in the grass-fed beef or wildflowers in a Sapphire Mountain honey vinaigrette.

Raise your glass to farm and ranch-to-table cuisine with an expertly paired local draught or regional wine. All meals are included and tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences. A children’s menu is always available.

Dining Experiences
As a Relais & Châteaux member, our dining experiences reflect the fine art of living. Breakfast and lunch are filled with inventive, varied and nutritious choices, and each evening guests delight in novel cuisine that aims to elevate Montana’s legendary western past into an intimate and curated cultural experience.

“Selection of ingredients, honed techniques, perceptive associations of flavours all combine to create an art of true excellence in perfect harmony with an idylic setting.

The chefs, who make up the Relais & Châteaux Restaurants, transport us with the mere mention of their names to the haute couture of gourmet cuisine at the peak of its perfection.” ~ Relais & Châteaux

Breakfast
Coffee, Tea and Pastries | Freshly made pastries, coffee and tea arrive at the Granite Lodge each morning, and the Blue Canteen for our glamping guests in the summer.

Whether you want to wake with the sun for a morning walk or nibble on a croissant as you read the news, pastries made by our Pastry Chef Chris Whitten are a mouthwatering way to start the day.

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn | Enjoy hearty breakfast fare created by AM Chef Tom Gillespie daily from 7:30 to 10am at the Buckle Barn. Ranch breakfast favorites, like our farm fresh egg scramble and lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes with a side of locally smoked bacon, give guests a jumpstart on their adventures.

Cowboy Breakfast (Summer) | Breathe in the crisp morning air as you journey to a beautiful and peaceful setting overlooking the valley floor.

Guests can choose to arrive at breakfast as part of a morning horseback ride, cross-country bike ride with the General Manager or hiking adventure. Wagon rides to Piney Pond can be booked for groups, with arrival times for wagons at 8:15am, 8:45am and 9:15am.

Arrive at Piney Pond for a fireside breakfast—enjoying cowboy coffee and both hearty and light fare, featuring Chef Drage’s Dutch oven dining experience. After breakfast, return to the wagon or continue on your morning adventure.

Lunch
Lunch in the Buckle Barn | Return to the Buckle Barn between 11:30am and 2pm to relax every day throughout the year.

Refuel for a day on the range like a cowboy would with a Copper City Chop sandwich, Montana wagyu beef burger or picnic all year long with a fresh salad and sweet potato sandwich. Our chefs include choices for all tastes and dietary needs.

Wet your Whistle Sundance Social Hour (Summer) | Come hide out with our legendary bar staff and their vintage converted horse trailer bar. Unwind with an ice cold beer or lemonade or sip on a signature cocktail as the day begins to set.

Locations change throughout the week, so check your personalized itinerary for locations each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Social Hour (Summer) | Gather in the Great Room or on the Aspen deck every Thursday, Friday and Sunday between 5 and 7pm, where our servers will bring your favorite drink and small bites to you so you can gaze upon the Rock Creek Valley serenaded by birds and the fluttering of Quaking Aspen leaves.

On Sundays, guides from the Rod & Gun Club join to relay casting tips and why Rock Creek is such a treasured water way here in our corner of Southwest Montana.

Social Hour (Fall, Winter, Spring) | Join us in the Great Room or Silver Dollar Saloon for social hour at 5 pm. Each night our bartenders craft seasonal cocktails and recommend local beers that will whet your appetite for the meal ahead.

Relax while following safety and social distancing recommendations. Hors d’oeuvres are tailored to the dining experience that awaits.

Dinner | Summer
Reserve dinner between 6 and 9pm in the Granite Lodge or Patio. Each night features a different culinary tour of Western Montana.

Monday | Overland Route Tasting Menu | Travelers called by the beauty of the Wild West disembark at the Granite Lodge Dining Room or their accommodation. Join Chef Drage for a culinary journey that channels the cuisine found on an expedition across the Western Territories.

Tuesday | Rodeo Barbeque on the Buckle Barn Lawn | Snack on watermelon or Flathead cherries and drink brews and sodas while you enjoy our Tuesday summer ranch rodeo, followed by a barbeque on the Buckle Barn Lawn. Ranch style recipes include barbeque ribs and chicken, beans, corn bread and blueberry cobbler.

Wednesday | Homestead Supper Club | Executive Chef Josh Drage channels early 1900s Montana supper clubs, where every meal starts with a classic cocktail and feels like a celebration. Dine on the freshest seafood and delectable cuts of meat like Montana beef tenderloin with Dungeness crab and sauce Béarnaise or High Line Montana rib roast.

Thursday | Chef’s Grill | Step outside each Thursday in the warmer months for farm-to-table fare served family style on picnic tables on the Granite Lodge Flagstone or in your accommodation. Our kitchen prepares the season’s harvest in a combination of healthy, distinctive dishes paired with grilled Montana wagyu beef bavette and wild line-caught salmon in an al fresco setting.

Friday | Chef’s Tasting Menu | Friday night is considered the grand night for destination dining in restaurants around the world. The Ranch’s culinary team rises to the occasion with a multi-course gastronomic tour of the ranches and farms of Western Montana with artfully paired wines. Served on Friday year-round.

Saturday | Barn Dance | Come together after a day of activities with fellow guests at the Buckle Barn lawn for lawn games, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Savor ranch comfort food such as meatloaf, white BBQ chicken and seasonal salads from our local purveyors – all served family style. After dinner enjoy live music from regional bands that will surely get your boots scootin’.

Sunday | Sunday Stockmen’s Supper | Weekends are treasured in the West and you’ve earned another celebrated dinner on the Ranch with Montana cast iron ribeye, fried chicken and fresh fish.

Dinner | Winter, Fall, Spring
Reserve dinner between 6 and 9pm in the Granite Lodge or Patio. Each night features a different culinary tour of Western Montana.

Monday | Overland Route Tasting Menu | Travelers called by the beauty of the Wild West disembark at the Granite Lodge Dining Room or their accommodation. Join Chef Drage for a culinary journey that channels the cuisine found on an expedition across the Western Territories.

Tuesday | Northwest Barbeque & S’mores | Smell the scents of pecan wood wafting from our custom-built smoker by the Granite Lodge. Our Northwest barbeque features classic smoked meats served alongside fresh Pacific Northwest coastal flavors, like smoked oysters in Calabrian chili. Accompaniments are inspired by Dutch oven classics passed down to our chefs through the generations and served family style—so you can always reach for seconds.

Wednesday | Montana Craft Beer Dinner | Beer connoisseurs will delight in our Tuesday menu emboldened by Montana’s thriving brewery culture. Served in the spring, fall and winter, this multi-course meal features pub-influenced dishes served with epicurean élan. Each selection is paired with local beer or cider complementing the pallet during an inventive meal.

Thursday | Homestead Supper Club | Executive Chef Josh Drage channels early 1900s Montana supper clubs, where every meal starts with a classic cocktail and feels like a celebration. Dine on the freshest seafood and delectable cuts of meat like Montana beef tenderloin with Dungeness crab and sauce Béarnaise or High Line Montana rib roast.

Friday | Chef’s Tasting Menu | Friday night is considered the grand night for destination dining in restaurants around the world. The Ranch’s culinary team rises to the occasion with a multi-course gastronomic tour of the ranches and farms of Western Montana with artfully paired wines. Served on Friday year-round.

Saturday | Black Pine Dinner | Warm up from the crisp Montana air and enjoy a notable western dinner that brings the great outdoors into the Granite Lodge Dining Room or your accommodation. The unique Black Pine Dinner is served family style and features grass-finished beef tomahawks and sustainably harvested seafood.

Sunday | Sunday Stockmen’s Supper | Weekends are treasured in the West and you’ve earned another celebrated dinner on the Ranch with Montana cast iron ribeye, fried chicken and fresh fish.

Executive Chef Josh Drage
Our Executive Chef began cooking at just 12 years old in his mother’s kitchen in a small cabin outside of Anchorage, Alaska. Professionally trained in the culinary arts, Chef Drage is celebrated for creating unique Montana ranch cuisine.

At The Ranch, he focuses on real food from local producers offering organic and sustainable meats and produce. Chef Drage continues to push the envelope with bold flavors and healthy ingredients, while taking inspiration from working kitchens in cattle-producing regions.

Passionate about cooking food that reflects the spirit and lifestyle of Montana, Chef Drage changes menus on a daily basis to provide guests with unforgettable dining experiences in our idyllic setting. Ranch life is about adventures in the outdoors. Our cuisine is nourishing and healthy for active people on a ranch.

Food and Beverage Director Christina Wernikowski
Director of Food and Beverage, Christina Wernikowski, has always had a great love for food. Before moving to Montana, she spent a year in Southwest France, where she cooked plant-based food for a small boutique property in the Cahors wine region.

Christina began working at The Ranch at Rock Creek in 2012, where she focused on locally sourcing artisan crafts and sundries in our Mercantile.

She soon moved into the role of Events Manager, where she and Executive Chef Josh Drage collaborated on creative culinary programming during weekly Ranch happenings and special events.

Her philosophy to focus on Montana craftspeople and purveyors has worked seamlessly with Chef Drage’s culinary philosophy of supporting local farmers, foragers and ranchers to get the best possible product Montana has to offer.

Granite Lodge
A unique lodge with an expertly appointed dining room. The Granite Lodge hosts dinner most days, specializing in evening multi-course menus, tasting menus and paired regional wine tastings.

Enjoy a drink on the Aspen Deck or in the Great Room before you step in to dine at your reserved table while sharing tales of your day under the Big Sky. Enjoy the view from the dining room patio as the sun sets over the Sapphires.

Buckle Barn
Our 5,500 sq. ft. barn boasts on-site catering with its modern expo kitchen and wood fire grill. The Buckle Barn serves breakfast and lunch daily. The custom-built grill facade is made of repurposed John Deer tractor parts, adding to the ranch style flare.

Seasonal celebrations and legendary ranch events, like the rodeo barbeque and barn dance, are hosted in this warm and traditional Montana setting, often followed by live music and dancing on the circular-sawn fir floors.

Intimate Weddings
As the world’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star ranch, our historic Montana property hosts one-of-a-kind destination weddings. Ten square miles of river, forest, valley and vista provide almost limitless opportunities for breathtaking ceremonies, intimate brunches and festive receptions.

Ranch weddings are designed to avoid the stress associated with metropolitan venues and destination wedding arrangements in tourist hubs. We offer custom, fully inclusive weddings for up to 125 guests with a property buyout.

Elopements
Couples looking for a more intimate endeavor can still find their hitching post on The Ranch’s 6,600 acres. Weddings of 16 people or less enjoy on-site wedding coordination and ceremony for a simple fee of $2,000 in addition to our all-inclusive rates.

Services include an on-site officiant, license and filing, wedding cake, bridal bouquet, groom’s boutonniere and a mobile speaker unit for music. Additional tailored services can be provided by custom quote.

Honeymoons
The Big Sky is the limit with honeymoons. The Ranch’s vast lands and secluded lodge and glamping accommodations provide an idyllic start for your next chapter.

Whether you stay in Trapper glamping tent, our most secluded accommodation, Bluebird, our most romantic cabin, or a Granite Lodge room, just a short distance from our scenic jacuzzi, the all-inclusive rates, farm-to-table fare, twice-daily adventures and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star amenities create a once-in-a-lifetime and stress-free couple’s retreat.

Group Activities
Twice daily activities are included in your group’s stay at The Ranch. The following activities can be safely executed for your group following social distancing guidelines.

Depending upon the size of the group, some activities will be split into smaller groups of 10 people or less. Click on the headers to read more about these activities or peruse our full list of activities.

Horseback Riding | Gain new perspective atop one of our 73 beautiful horses as you ride through The Ranch’s valleys, hillsides and mountains.
Cross-Country Biking | Travel the breadth of The Ranch via mountain bike or e-bike. Book a guided trail ride with our General Manager Jon Martin, an avid cross-country cyclist.

Hiking & Geotagging | Challenge your team to the six-peak challenge during your stay. Use GPS to find coordinates atop The Ranch’s six peaks on hikes or on bikes.

Guided Meditation | Tune your senses to nature during a guided meditation in the great outdoors with Instructor Mary Ferrari.

Art in Nature | Tap into your creative side during an Art in Nature class with Artist-in-Residence John Piacquadio. Turn this into your happy hour activity.

Target Sports | Target sports like sporting clays, pistols, archery and disc golf have been shown to hone concentration and coordination. Break off into smaller groups to try your hand on our five shooting ranges, two archery ranges and disc golf course.

Buckle Barn | Turn our Buckle Barn into your private backyard. Choose to relax by the fire pit or try curated activities, like corn hole, ping-pong, soccer, frisbee or roping.

Ropes Course | Reserve the ropes course to test your limits and encourage team mates to climb higher, jump further and fly faster down our zip lines. (Course requires resting for sanitation)

Smart Phone Scavenger Hunt | Scavenge across the range on a photography adventure that spans your stay. Download the instructions and keep an eye out for the clues during your activities and down time.

Sapphire Mining | Channel your inner prospector while you search through gravel from Rock Creek’s nearby sapphire mountain. Detailed and focused guests will be rewarded.

Frontier Skills | Leave The Ranch with more confidence in your own abilities and the skills to go further on your adventures. Learn to build a shelter, find water, set a snare and start a fire.

Master Naturalist Class | Learn to spot flora and fauna, understand the eco-system and journal like Merriweather Lewis and William Clark did on their expedition across the Louisiana Territory.

Silver Dollar Saloon | Reserve the Saloon as your private clubhouse for a morning or afternoon. Challenge colleagues to darts, billiards, bowling, shuffleboard, checkers, chess or watch a movie in the private movie theater.

Wild-Inspired Treatments
Our Granite Spa is grounded in the tradition that Montanans foster a deep connection with the land through work, wellness and play. The benefits of each treatment are magnified by the therapeutic benefits of nature itself.

Each luxury spa experience is customized to individual wellness goals. Treatments include access to the Granite Spa cedar sauna, shower facilities and relaxation area. Click the link below to view our full list of treatments.

Fitness Center
Time in nature has been found to reduce stress hormones, improve blood pressure and even encourage immune response.

In conjunction with our twice-daily outdoor adventures, our fitness center can help you continue your weight training regimen or daily yoga routine. This versatile room is available for use year-round.

Granite Spa Products
Granite Spa products reflect the commitment to quality, results and sustainability that we use in our treatments and across The Ranch.

Our signature spa line is emerginC, an active, naturally formulated, paraben-free, and synthetic fragrance-free line that started in 1996 with one of the most stable and effective vitamin C serums on the market.

They formulate highly customizable treatments for radiance, brightening, firming, and the Perfectly Rugged men’s line. emerginC is the industry-leader in sustainability.

Not only do they plant a tree in a non-harvestable location for every retail product sold (aiming to reach 7 million planted by early 2020,) but 80% of products are manufactured with wind power.

Their packaging choices include recyclable and biodegradable choices, including plastic bottles made of plant-based biodegradable sugarcane resin – in keeping with The Ranch’s commitment to eliminate single-use plastics in 2019.

Pool and Hot Tub
Our 25,000-gallon outdoor heated pool allows you to enjoy the sunshine and cool off. Although a pool may be a typical resort amenity, The Ranch’s version is designed to enhance Montana’s stunning landscape.

It is encircled by a natural stone patio and an 800 sq. ft. lounging area. The large size makes it perfect for families and other groups, but with plenty to do at The Ranch, you’re all but guaranteed a private moment in the morning or evening to swim some laps.

Available in all but the coldest months, it’s a rare privilege to float and gaze at the Big Sky and surrounding valley. The hot tub is open year-round, serving as our own private hot springs.

Fitness Center
We’re dedicated to helping our guests reach their wellness goals during their travels. Supplement your twice-daily guided activities with access to our well-appointed Fitness Center, featuring fitness machines, weights and training equipment.

Our Fitness Center is located in the Carriage House at Camp Roosevelt and is accessible for use 24 hours a day, with a prior reservation required. Water and towels are provided.

Fly Fishing
Whether you’ve dreamed of Montana fly fishing for years or you’ve yet to cast for the first time, you will not be disappointed by the opportunities on our namesake Rock Creek.

Four miles of private access and pristine river frontage on this freestone mountain stream boasts seven species of fish: Westslope cutthroat, rainbow, cut-bow, brown, brookie, bull and the Rocky Mountain whitefish.

Rock Creek is famous for its spring salmonfly hatch, as well as additional hatches including mayflies, golden stoneflies and caddis fly. It’s also known for phenomenal fishing conditions and fish populations early spring through fall.

Our licensed and trained fishing guides are excited to share their professional expertise and personal passion for fishing. They go above and beyond to ensure that your fishing experience is both enjoyable and successful.

Horseback Riding
Montana is made for horses and The Ranch at Rock Creek is made for riders. Wide-open skies, sagebrush hillsides and snow-capped peaks are best experienced on horseback.

Part of the experience of our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star luxury guest ranch is having everything for exceptional horseback riding vacations at your fingertips as part of a privately guided activity.

Our program is highly customizable for each guest, with wranglers at the ready to guide you through this essential ranch vacation experience. The Ranch operates in the spirit of play, where travelers immerse themselves in the riding culture of Western Montana, rather than seeing it through the slats on a corral.

Winter Horseback Riding
With 70 beautiful horses in our herd, we saddle up year-round. Hop in the saddle to explore the gentle slopes and creekside trails on The Ranch on one of our favorite horses – shod with special shoes that help them keep their footing in icy conditions. Return to the Granite Lodge to warm up with a hot toddy by the fire.

For those who want to get a taste of real ranch life. Get out in the snow during our Ride Along with a Rancher activity, feeding cattle, sorting pairs and learning the ropes of our Montana working ranch.

Frontier Skills, Sapphire Mining, Art-in-Nature and Meditation
Channel your inner pioneer, find your inner artist and seek winter serenity with some of The Ranch’s most popular year-round activities: Frontier Skills Classes, Sapphire Mining, Art in Nature classes with Artist-in-Residence John Piacquadio and meditation.

Skills are the best souvenirs. They pair well with our more robust winter sports, helping you take a little time to contemplate the beauty and complexity of winter in the wild.

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Each winter, our extensive hiking trail system transforms into 20+ miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails through pine forests and meadows. Depending upon the trail you choose, cross-country skiing can be one of the best calorie-burning workouts available during the winter months.

Those who love to walk or hike can slip on a pair of lightweight snowshoes and explore the roads, extensive trail system and the grasslands of The Ranch. As of 2019, The Ranch offers guided classic nordic skiing on Echo Lake trail as part of our all-inclusive activities program.

Novice to advanced skiers can set off on an off-Ranch excursion on groomed trails through alpine forests that stretch further into the pristine Montana wilderness.

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
With a plethora of on-Ranch activities, there’s just one reason to leave our winter wonderland during your stay–a downhill skiing or snowboarding excursion at Discovery Ski Area, located just 35 minutes away.

The Ranch provides an unparalleled alpine ski experience for every skier, novice to expert. Excursions take place between December 1 and March 31.

We provide personal equipment fittings, ground transportation, a Ranch Ski Concierge to coordinate on-mountain excursions, lift tickets, and an included lunch at the Discovery Ski Area dining area and bar.

With virtually no lift lines, three faces and 67 trails, this hidden gem is reminiscent of the great ski resorts before they boomed into crowded cosmopolitan centers. When the boots come off, enjoy an après-ski at The Ranch.

Snowmobiling
Crest hills and visit untouched valleys near Rock Creek on a powerful snowmobile. You’ll be fitted with helmets, goggles and insulated gear before you take control of a state-of-the art machine. Venture further than The Ranch’s 10 square miles into National Forest on a guided snowmobile adventure.

The Ranch is the exclusive outfitter offering guided, inclusive snowmobile excursions over 100+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Returning Ranch guests will delight in our even more expansive snowmobile offerings.

Ice Skating & Sledding
Just outside the Granite Lodge, our Bikini Beach converts into an ice skating and hockey pond, complete with a cocoa-stocked warming shed. Hitch a ride on the shuttle to Elk Ridge for some exhilarating sledding. Younger guests enjoy Cottontail Hill, with its slight, but exciting slope.

Fat Tire Biking
Float atop the snowy terrain on a fat tire bike. With the stable, 4.5 inch-wide tires, winter mountain biking is not only extra fun, but will also take you places most humans don’t venture to see in the cooler months.

Enjoy an easy riverside ride along Rock Creek or strike out on six miles of groomed trails, specifically designed for fat bike riding. The Rod & Gun Club provides bikes to fit different sizes and support for guided or unguided adventures.

Ice Fishing
Embrace the life of a frontiersman as you try one of Montana’s favorite winter pastimes, ice fishing.* Available only in the depths of winter (when the ice is frozen solid), ice fishing on Georgetown Lake, a high-mountain lake set against three scenic mountain ranges, is a Philipsburg, Montana tradition.

You’ll enjoy fishing for Rainbow trout, Brook trout and Kokanee salmon from a warm hut fitted with chairs, a propane heater, blankets and warm beverages.

Curated Kids Travel
The Ranch understands the need to tailor the outdoor experience to the strengths of our youngest explorers, and our Little Grizzlies Kids Club caters to a well-rounded family vacation. In 2018, The Ranch won the Virtuoso “Best of the Best” Travel Award for Best Family Program.

Our Ranch kids club introduces children to the Frontier West in an exciting and safe way. With our trained staff at the reins, parents can take a little time for themselves or adventure at a faster pace.

Little Grizzlies Kids Club is a fun, outdoor educational program for children ages 4 to 12. Kids participate in age-appropriate activities guided by a dedicated Little Grizzlies guide for several hours in the morning or afternoon.

To-go kits are also available at the Rod & Gun Club to use at your accommodation. Read more about social distancing, safety and sanitization.

The Ranch Kids Club
With our unique themed days, children enjoy a host of adventures designed to inspire and foster appreciation for the outdoors and provide education on Montana’s history and traditions.

From learning to care for animals at the Barn, to exploring the banks of Rock Creek for local flora and fauna, Little Grizzlies will reconnect with the natural world and broaden their horizons. A Ranch Ambassador can help you reserve Little Grizzlies sessions during your stay.

Babysitting is offered as a separate program from the Little Grizzlies Kids Club at an additional fee of $40 per hour per babysitter for a minimum of two hours. You may sign up for babysitting services at The Ranch with a 48-hour notice

ATV Tours
Take an exhilarating ride back in time to Gold Country, Montana’s pioneer past. This ATV adventure tour includes sweeping views of Philipsburg’s mountain ranges and valleys, but also delves into the historic town’s storied mining days between 1865 to 1900. Montana’s dry air has preserved many of the old buildings, ghost towns, and mines.

High-Mountain Adventures
Adventure awaits on our new hiking and advanced horseback riding adventures to high-mountain lakes in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. This exclusive excursion is available as a full-day activity, complete with The Ranch’s gear, seasoned guides and provisions.

Hike to Fuse Lake, an angler’s dream thanks to its aquatic residents, Arctic Grayling – the only fish species to inhabit these waters. Even further afield lies Twin Lakes, home to Rainbow and Cutbow Trout.

Ropes Course
The Ranch ropes course can be a fun day out with the family or a transformative personal experience. Our course was built in 2014 with state-of-the-art construction below a Rhyolite outcropping.

After a safety orientation and equipment fitting, the rest of the adventure is entirely customizable to the user’s comfort and abilities. Those who don’t wish to complete the course are invited to enjoy the view of the spectacular Sapphire Mountains atop the platform or watch the excitement from terra firma.

The course has 19 elements—six lower elements and 13 elevated elements. The lower elements are ideal for corporate or family team building, challenging the group to work together to achieve a target.

The 13 elevated elements include three zip lines, rope bridges, 35-foot challenges and the leap-of-faith. This exciting outdoor activity can be more than a few hours of fun; it can be the tie that binds groups and families together.

Wildlife Viewing
Western Montana is home to the most abundant wildlife population in the lower 48 states. There is a buzz of behind-the-scenes animal activity at The Ranch at Rock Creek.

While enjoying a morning cup of coffee on the porch, you might see a rabbit darting between the bushes or a herd of deer grazing in the meadow. Along many stretches of fence, beautiful Western blue birds charm us with their brilliant blue and rust hues.

The Ranch’s varied terrain creates a hospitable environment for rabbits, prairie dogs, deer, elk, moose, big horn sheep, wolves, coyote, beaver and fox, as well as occasional bear and mountain lion. Bird watchers are thrilled with sightings of bald and golden eagles, osprey, hawks, grouse and waterfowl.

Early morning and evening outings are the best times for Montana wildlife viewing and birding, and the more you explore the more you are likely to see. Take advantage of the benches, docks and Adirondack chairs strategically placed along Rock Creek, near the stocked ponds or the Granite Lodge.

Photographers and wildlife enthusiasts can go a step further by booking guided hikes in the Rod & Gun Club to take advantage of seasonal migration patterns and other local expertise.

Ride Along with a Rancher
For guests interested in a behind-the-scenes view of our working ranch, join our Ranch team for 1-3 hours as they tend to their daily tasks or learn about the herd and the art and science behind our cattle program. Learn the history of The Ranch’s 127-year old homestead and what it takes to run a modern cow-calf operation.

This unique experience is tailored to what’s required on The Ranch that day and the interests of the guests. For instance, during calving season, you might check on newborn calves, or during the cooler months, you might head out to feed hay to the herd.

Some days the activity will take place with utility terrain vehicles (UTV) and some days it will be on horseback. Please speak to your Ranch Ambassador about your preferences and riding abilities.

Team Penning
Experienced riders can learn cattle sorting, one of the most skillful tasks required of a modern cowboy. Saddle up with one of our Ranch horses and enter the arena to learn about the importance of movement, positioning and behavior when working with cattle herds. Practice sorting cattle into different pens.

Based on a traditional event in Ranch rodeos, our team penning activity culminates in a friendly competition between teams to sort cattle into pens in a race against the clock.

Frontier Skills
Leave the city behind and get in touch with your inner frontiersman or woman. The Ranch’s own advanced EMTs and trained outdoorsmen and women teach the basic skills required to survive overnight in the wilderness.

Each participant will hike or bike to a mountainside location for a morning or afternoon of fun and enlightening instruction and frontier challenges. After reviewing first aid and survival gear essentials, individuals or groups will be tasked with making their own shelter.

Then, you’ll learn to locate safe water sources and how to set a snare for trapping small animals. Lastly, you will be taught to start a fire using several different methods. When you depart The Ranch, you’ll feel more comfortable and confident exploring farther afield on your future travels.

Respite on Rock Creek
Our pioneer homesteaders understood there is a time for work and a time for rest. Revisit this important lesson from a personal oasis on Rock Creek. Leave your watch in your accommodation and follow the sun as it works its way across the big sky.

Arrive by mountain bike, e-bike or on foot at one of our creekside hideaways for a morning or afternoon of restorative calm. Commune with nature from a hammock, a blanket or around a fire.

Choose to read a book, play a quiet game or drift off to sleep as the hammock rocks gently in the breeze. An attendant will arrive to provide beverage refreshments or any requested items. Put your phone away to truly unplug and reset to life in the slow lane.

Silver Dollar Saloon
Reserve The Silver Dollar Saloon for a morning or afternoon during your stay. Challenge your friends to a bowling tournament, darts, billiards or poker. We’ll set up a movie of your choice, or a classic Western, in the movie theater.

Opt to start the evening’s revelry earlier with a karaoke session or a family board game. Hosts will check in to provide direction for games and take orders for refreshments.

Extensive sanitation procedures are followed between reservations in the Silver Dollar Saloon, in addition to regular disinfecting of high-touch areas. Read more about social distancing, safety and sanitization.

Rodeo
Just like Montana itself, a rodeo has a Spanish origin coupled with vibrant Western heritage. Rodeos developed on working ranches where cowboys, or “vaqueros,” developed skills to manage cattle and horses, like roping, taming rough stock and herding.

Before the rodeo each Tuesday in the summer, one of our experienced wranglers leads a tour of the Camp Roosevelt arena and explains the history and husbandry of the rodeo – aided by our knowledgeable Ranch Manager who competed in PRCA bull-riding for eight years.

Then, guests get involved by helping wrap the roping steers, trying their skills on the bucking barrel, helping sort the rough stock and watching practice rounds through the arena.

The Ranch hosts a weekly ranch rodeo in the Camp Roosevelt Arena. Cheer on your favorite wranglers as they race around the barrels, rope and show off their hard-earned horsemanship and herdsmanship skills.

Sapphire Mining
Discover your inner miner by spending an afternoon panning for sapphires of all colors at the base of the Sapphire Mountains. Mines in the area once provided sapphires for use in Swiss watches. Now, they are some of the few operational sapphire mines in the country.

Wear your play clothes—it’s a hands-on kind of place. Depending upon how you handle your sapphire gravel, bucket and wash screen, this may just be the dirtiest, good, clean fun you’ll ever have.

Hiking and Five Peaks Challenge
Guests love the thrill of riding Montana on horseback or on a mountain or e-bike, but we also recommend exploring our diverse eco-system on foot.

Follow the Eastern valley through pine forests and rhyolite outcroppings to summit Paradise Peak. Hike the Western hills through wildflower meadows to Mary Beth’s Peak and Top of the World.

The trails along Rock Creek are ideal for a short stroll, while avid backpackers can appreciate The Ranch’s 20+ miles of trails as an advanced hiking resort. Get outfitted with hiking boots and a trail map at the Rod & Gun Club.

Schedule a guided hike for an in depth look at the flora, fauna and history of The Ranch. Try Geotagging, a hiking activity that uses GPS coordinates to find Ranch landmarks. Guests will be challenged to take a photo on each of The Ranch’s five peaks to earn a place on our “brag board” at The Rod & Gun Club.

Mountain Biking
The Ranch’s extensive road and trail system affords an array of solo and group biking adventures. All guests receive a mountain bike upon check-in for easy transportation between the Granite Lodge, the Rod & Gun Club and accommodations.

All able guests are encouraged to walk or bike during their stay using the trails and pedestrian bridge over Rock Creek. The Ranch also offers the opportunity to try one of Western Montana’s favorite sports—cross-country mountain biking.

Options range from an easy pedal along Rock Creek Road to a more challenging trail that hugs the hillsides and traverses the sagebrush flats of our 10 square mile ranch. Join our General Manager Jon Martin on a cross-country ride across this trail during your stay.

As an avid cyclist, he’ll guide you through this 2-3 hour adventure while sharing information about The Ranch’s landmarks. In addition to traditional mountain bikes, The Rod & Gun Club has e-bikes and Specialized fat tire bikes.

Fat tire bikes are available for use year-round, and are an enjoyable way to traverse our snowy tracks and trails.

Geocaching
The Ranch at Rock Creek was first recognized as a mining claim in the 1800’s. Montana geocaching combines our heritage for treasure hunting with modern-day technology.

Using GPS devices, individual guests and groups locate five peaks across The Ranch’s environs. Geocaching is a great way to become acquainted with our corner of the Treasure State.

Master Naturalist Class
Our certified master naturalists reveal the fascinating complexities of Southwest Montana’s diverse ecosystem. The Rock Creek valley was carved by Glacial Lake Missoula during the last ice age, and it still boasts a thriving waterway in its namesake stream.

During a two-hour master naturalist interpretive guided walk, you will hone your wildlife and plant identification skills and learn about the natural history of our unique Rock Creek Valley. In the grand tradition of Lewis and Clark, learn to sketch and journal like a trained master naturalist.

Montana Photography Workshop & Scavenger Hunt
We believe the best souvenir is a great story. Our photography program helps you capture that story using the cornerstone techniques of the National Geographic Society’s world-renowned photographers.

Choose between our smartphone scavenger and our privately guided photography workshops. Begin at the Rod & Gun Club to receive instruction on equipment and image composition or download a scavenger hunt onto your smart phone.

Then, venture into our 6,600-acre photography studio to capture Southwest Montana’s wildlife, ranch life and seasonal beauty in flux. Our photography program is a wonderful complement to your ranch stay, allowing you to employ narrative techniques that chronicle your adventures in the legendary West.

If you would like to utilize the talents of on-staff professional photographers, book a private photography session to document your stay. Leave The Ranch with your holiday card checked off your to-do list! Contact your Ranch Ambassador for more information.

Website: www.theranchatrockcreek.com

Rooms: 28

Price: from 1.780 EUR per night

At the crossroads of incomparable luxury and unspoiled wilderness lies The Resort at Paws Up. Paws Up is a luxury Montana mountain resort situated on a sprawling, 37,000-acre, authentic working cattle ranch in western Montana.

Whether you choose an expansive private home or a sophisticated, safari-style luxury tent, Paws Up provides an unfiltered connection with the natural beauty of Montana amidst a landscape of impeccable rustic elegance and comfort.

Here, you’ll live day to day, adventure to adventure. Spend an hour, a day or a week on horseback—all in a wilderness sanctuary you’ll never forget. Cast a fly in sparkling waters to eager trout, explore the land Lewis & Clark swooned over or lose yourself in a world-class spa.

You’ll sleep on the finest sheets, eat world-class cuisine and receive impassioned personalized service. It’s home to first-class adventure on a grand scale. The Resort at Paws Up—truly The Last Best Place.

Why Montana?

You’ve heard about the Big Sky. You’ve seen its beauty on the big screen. Paws Up is a Montana resort that offers an up-close and personal Montana experience coupled with pure luxury.

Surrounded by endless forests, intersected by 10 miles of the Blackfoot River and nestled under the most amazing starlit sky you’ve ever seen, Paws Up is a 37,000-acre canvas of picture-perfect Montana that you won’t experience at any other Montana resort.

Montana Luxury Ranch Homes
Twenty-eight homes in five styles.
If you think The Resort at Paws Up is breathtakingly beautiful on the outside, wait until you step indoors. Year-round, Paws Up offers a selection of 28 vacation homes, each nestled within a forest of tall timbers that overlook rolling meadows, majestic rivers, pastoral creeks and panoramic mountainscapes.

Meadow Homes
A collection of two-bedroom vacation homes
Conveniently located near the Village at Paws Up, the single-story, two-bedroom luxury Meadow Homes are rich in comfort and Western style. Meadow Homes make an ideal refuge for smaller families and couples on a quest for privacy.

All home accommodations blend Western-chic decor with a litany of amenities including use of a Lexus luxury SUV for on-ranch use for the duration of your stay.

With approximately 1,100 square feet of living area, these spacious luxury homes provide plenty of room to roam. Each Meadow Home has two large bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a laundry room, a four-person hot tub and a vehicle for personal, on-property use.

A fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need, including range, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The great room features well-appointed furnishings.

Big Timber Homes
A collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom vacation homes
The Big Timber Homes are available in three sizes, from cozy honeymoon homes perfect for two guests to family-friendly homes each easily accommodating between four and eight guests.

Each Big Timber Home has a lengthy front porch with a view of the surrounding wilderness and a back deck with a six-person hot tub. These luxurious Montana vacation homes are unmatched in Big Sky Country.

All luxury home accommodations blend Western-chic decor with a litany of amenities including use of a Lexus luxury SUV for on-ranch use for the duration of your stay.

The one-bedroom Big Timber Homes accommodate up to four guests and feature a master suite rich in Western-chic decor. The bathroom includes a heated slate floor, a vanity with double sinks and a Montana-sized shower.

A black-iron spiral staircase leads to a charming, lofted bedroom for two. The rustic-yet-contemporary kitchen opens up to a great room with an inviting wood-burning stove—creating a relaxing and communal atmosphere.

These homes are furnished with a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, multiple smart TVs, Wi-Fi, a hot tub and a Lexus personal vehicle.

Luxury Wilderness Estates
Escape to a wonderland of palatial rustic glamour at the Wilderness Estates at Paws Up, a collection of expansive luxury ranch homes nestled a world away from the everyday at our breathtaking Montana resort.

Whatever you can imagine is at your fingertips. Total indulgence. Complete relaxation. The Wilderness Estates at Paws Up—the wilds of Montana have never been so civilized.

With approximately 3,250 square feet of living area, including a great room with a soaring vaulted ceiling, a beautiful stacked stone and natural timber fireplace, a chef’s kitchen, a loft game room and three master suites featuring luxurious master bathrooms, each outfitted with a spacious slate shower, a jetted tub, sumptuous spa products and seriously plush towels.

When you’re ready to fully disconnect, saunter out to your sprawling private deck for a soak in your rejuvenating hot tub. If and when you’re ready to reconnect, Wi-Fi and smart TVs are at your beck and call.

The Morris Ranch House
A historic four-bedroom ranch home
With approximately 2,520 square feet of living area, the Morris Ranch House offers four bedrooms, five bathrooms and all the modern conveniences of home. This beautiful accommodation is perfect for large family vacations or an executive retreat or getaway.

From late May to September, this home features a private luxury tent located just outside its doors. Situated on the banks of the Elk Creek, this chic canvas abode provides the perfect outdoor, overnight wilderness adventure for up to four additional people.

The Morris Ranch House comes with a complimentary personal Lexus luxury SUV for transportation around The Resort.

The Blackfoot River Lodge
A secluded, riverside four-bedroom family lodge
Nestled in a beautiful private setting on the banks of the Blackfoot River, the Blackfoot River Lodge blends the charm of an authentic rustic Montana cabin with exquisite Western furnishings and decor.

This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home features the following: master bedroom suite with an enormous master bath, private office, full modern kitchen with slate flooring, dining room, living room with stone fireplace, laundry room, four decks and spectacular views of the mighty Blackfoot River.

This well-appointed cabin also features a luxury tent located just steps away in the expansive backyard. Situated just a few yards from the riverbank, this chic canvas abode provides the perfect outdoor overnight wilderness adventure.

Montana Glamping Resort
There’s nothing like sleeping under the stars, listening to nature and calling your butler when you need an extra pillow. From mid-May through mid-October,

The Resort at Paws Up is North America’s premier Montana glamping resort, featuring six camps with safari-style luxury tents that cater to families, couples and groups. Glamping at Paws Up truly is roughing it, redefined.

Cliffside Camp
The Most Dramatic Views
Available May to mid-October, Cliffside Camp is a collection of six safari-style tents that allow guests to connect with the great outdoors without forgoing the creature comforts of a luxury vacation.

Located near Paws Up’s famous covered bridge and atop a soaring cliff that overlooks the confluence of the Blackfoot River and Elk Creek, Cliffside Camp combines luxurious amenities with some of The Resort’s most stunning views to create the ultimate Montana family glamping experience.

Cliffside is also a great choice for couples, with two honeymoon tents in the camp.

The Island Lodge at Salmon Lake
Guests at Paws Up will be thrilled to take a trip to the Island Lodge at Salmon Lake, a private retreat nestled among the pines. It serves as the central gathering spot for a whole host of summertime lake activities.

In every direction, you’re surrounded by the largest and oldest ecosystem in the Lower 48. To the west, you’ll take in the incredible Mission Mountains; to the south, the gorgeous Garnet Mountain range and to the east, the legendary Bob Marshall Wilderness Area.

Just a 15-minute drive from The Resort at Paws Up, reserving the Island Lodge at Salmon Lake is like having your own private island where you can enjoy water sports, fine cuisine and breathtaking scenery. Full-day plus three-hour morning, afternoon and evening excursions are available.

Montana Fine Dining
Drawing from the agricultural wealth of Montana and the West, the executive chef at Paws Up creates refined rustic ranch cuisine that articulately blends the most sophisticated culinary techniques with the freshest meats, produce and ingredients available.

Huckleberries picked from the slopes of surrounding mountains might complement a breakfast of French toast and hand-made sausage. Fresh Rocky Mountain trout, sauteed with herbs, may be paired with an exquisite Napa Valley Chardonnay.

Enjoy the atmosphere at either of our two on-property Montana restaurants. Or, soak up the rustic luxury of Paws Up at a lavish barbeque where guests may indulge in a flight of vintage Pinot Noirs as dinner sizzles nearby. Every sense is excited. Every meal brings new adventure.

Shed®@ Paws Up
Shed® started as a food truck on the edge of the forest here at Paws Up—a wood-fired pizza joint, gastro eatery and roadside smoke trailer all in one.

This pop-up for live-fire cuisine became such a popular gathering place near the Wilderness Outpost that we decided to make it a permanent fixture. And what a fixture it is, designed by cutting-edge architect Kristen Becker of Seattle’s Mutuus Studio.

Every aspect of the unique space invites guests to gather, relax and share tales of their latest Paws Up adventure—from the stunning rustic architecture and its soaring whalebone-like structures to a 250-gallon smoker and a flame that mesmerizes from a six-foot stone hearth.

Shed attracted the talents of master griller Chef Sheldon Mason. He spent decades honing his craft and learning from legendary barbecuers like Chef Evan LeRoy. Now, Mason serves as the chief pitmaster of Shed.

Shed Executive Chef David Smith, a farm-to-table expert from some of Ohio’s finest restaurants, leads the Shed team alongside Mason. But of course, the star of the show is the exceptional cuisine.

You’ll find quesadillas, chili, garlic bread and more. On the grill, the chefs prepare sandwiches, elote (grilled corn) and seasonal veggies. In the smoker, cauliflower burnt ends, wings and sausages with cornbread await foodies. A variety of fresh salads and sides are also available as is a plethora of yummy deserts.

Pomp Restaurant: Montana Luxury Fine Dining
The cuisine at Pomp might be described as refined rustic ranch. Grounded in the fundamentals of classic cooking, our executive chef uses his background in luxury fine dining restaurants and his imagination to create culinary innovations. Local ingredients are featured, so offerings change just like the seasons.

Born to the legendary Native American woman Sacagawea, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

At less than two months old, he set off with his mother and 32 other members of the Corps of Discovery on what would ultimately be a 16-month, five thousand-mile journey to the mouth of the Columbia River and back to North Dakota.

Trough Restaurant: Casual Fine Dining
Trough offers casual fine dining with a Western flair. Home-cooked flavors mingle with traditional offerings for a rustic, yet refined palette.

You may find hand-cut meats combined with locally sourced vegetables, among many options, such as rice and grain bowls and paninis. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Breakfast and lunch are served daily. However, we must tell you that huckleberry pancakes are only served at breakfast—so make sure NOT to miss breakfast.

You can grab a more substantial meal, or if lighter fair is more your style, we have much available. Everything from healthy to home-cooked to make sure all our guests are satisfied. Trough also features a full espresso bar and smoothie options.

Tank: A Luxury Cocktail Bar
Tank is a full-service luxury cocktail bar offering the finest drink selections and a casual environment complete with flat-screen TVs, music, breathtaking views and a spectacular fireplace. It’s the perfect place to unwind and reconnect after a day full of adventure.

Camp Cuisine at Paws Up
The dining experience at Paws Up is like nothing you’ll experience anywhere else in the world. Breakfast and dinner are served each day at your camp. (Lunch is served at a variety of stunning locations on the Ranch.)

Each luxury camp has its own extraordinary, talented chef who caringly prepares camp cuisine in full view of guests in a large Dining Pavilion. Guests can choose to sit with their own groups or amongst the other campers. The Dining Pavilion typically becomes the communal heart of each luxury camp.

Chuck Wagon Dude Ranch Experience

Step aboard a horse-drawn wagon for an authentic dude ranch experience and enjoy a unique ride to the Blackfoot River. Sit back, relax and take in the joy of watching Montana’s famous Big Sky play host to the rolling hills, gorgeous backdrop and local wildlife that call Paws Up Ranch home.

This scenic ride ends at the banks of the Blackfoot River, where you’ll enjoy an authentic chuck wagon dinner.

The finest offerings are prepared before your eyes. From all-natural chicken, Angus prime rib, fresh corn and asparagus grilled over a campfire to simple, scrumptious classics like baked beans and fresh-fruit cobbler warmed in a Dutch oven, you won’t walk away with an empty stomach.

Before and after dinner, enhance your authentic Montana experience by pitching horseshoes and enjoying the extraordinary talents of a local banjo player and a cowboy poet.

S’moreologist™
When you’re as serious as we are about making the world’s best gourmet s’mores, it makes sense to create an official culinary s’mores program that features trained S’moreologists right here at The Resort at Paws Up®. And that’s exactly what we’ve done.

That’s right—the butlers and culinary staff here at Paws Up have now become Certified S’moreologists. Their culinary training makes them ready to create decadent and delicious s’mores—and show you how it’s done—whether at the inviting fireplace in Tank or around an outdoor fire under the stars.

The Paws Up Wine Cellar

Western Montana may not be a wine region, but it’s quickly become a wine destination. At the center of it all is The Resort at Paws Up’s fine-dining restaurant, Pomp.

Named by Wine Spectator magazine as one of the country’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants, Pomp has recently played host to special Wine Weekends featuring influential winemakers such as Chappellet, Merry Edwards and Opus One.

Our luxury wine cellar, capable of storing more than 400 labels, has become well-stocked by such events and also offers an expansive selection of fine vintages from other elite vintners, as well.

The wine list is constantly evolving, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer something for everyone—from the casual drinker to the most-educated connoisseur.

We’re pleased to offer pairing suggestions to complement our menu, whether you’re dining on Bison Tenderloin or Montana Thick-Cut Onion Rings. Of course, we’ve found that the wines we serve are at their very best when complemented by the variety of inspirational settings that only Montana can offer.

And although the landscape produces not a single grape to call our own, it’s our wine reputation that continues to grow.

Montana Spa

Discretely nestled on the edge of an expansive meadow, in the waving shade of soaring pines, sits Spa Town® at Paws Up. Spa Town is a colony of pristine white tents stitched together by a wooden boardwalk, situated just past an authentic babbling brook and nestled among towering pines.

The welcome tents feature full baths and showers, while individual treatment tents are fashioned with a lovely sink, a heated massage table and a view of the meadows, spotted with horses.

A traditional “spa” soundtrack isn’t required because the brook, chirping birds and a rustle of the wind in the trees above are played daily by Mother Nature herself. Paws Up is the finest of all Montana spa resorts with a full spa menu. We give new meaning to “getting lost” in the woods.

Luxury Winter Spa
Few things can compete with Spa Town®, where bird songs and whispering pines lull you into a state of complete tranquility. But winter’s chill shouldn’t dampen your spirit. Our relaxing spa services simply migrate indoors to a new luxury winter spa location inside the authentic and expansive Morris Ranch House.

The Winter Spa at the Morris Ranch House offers an elegant Western atmosphere, setting the stage for extensive pampering and deep relaxation.

This seasonal home is a welcoming retreat, where you can warm up with a Blackfoot River Rocks hot stone massage or surrender to a rejuvenating pumpkin enzyme treatment. Our full menu of luxe spa treatments is guaranteed to banish those winter blues.

Montana Fitness Center

The Huff-and-Puff Fitness Center offers a unique and tranquil environment for your workout—only in much lovelier surroundings than your usual daily exercise location.

Take a break from The Resort’s hiking, horseback riding and ATV offerings, and engage in your familiar routine at this Montana fitness center with the following equipment and amenities: core balance discs, elliptical machines, free weights, medicine balls, treadmills, weight benches, yoga balls, yoga mats and complimentary water and towels.

Montana Family Vacation Resort

It’s amazing how 37,000 acres of wilderness will actually bring your family closer together. The family-owned Resort at Paws Up is a Montana family vacation resort where you and your kids will get reacquainted, reconnected and revitalized.

Accommodating families of all sizes, including large, multigenerational groups, Paws Up offers everything from Montana horseback riding, Montana fly-fishing, river rafting and rappelling to paintball, the Kids Corps of Discovery and chuck wagon dinners.

Imagine a singular experience featuring luxurious homes, glamping, exhilarating adventures, fine dining, fascinating history (Lewis & Clark explored the area) and unparalleled vistas. It’s The Resort at Paws Up—for families who have a passion for sharing life’s finest moments together.

Montana Romance Vacations

There’s no better way for two people to celebrate their love than with a Montana romantic vacation at The Resort at Paws Up.

Imagine a romantic anniversary dinner on the deck of Pomp, our award-winning restaurant, where instead of traffic lights you’ll see only the billion or so stars in the Big Sky above. Imagine a surprise vacation to one of the best-kept secrets in the West.

Or, imagine a birthday party where instead of stale cake and candles, you’ll go horseback riding and fly-fishing and experience an authentic chuck wagon dinner. When it comes to a romantic vacation in Montana, there’s no better place than The Last Best Place.

Activities and Wilderness Adventures

No other resort or ranch in Montana offers more wilderness adventures and outdoor activities than Paws Up. Adventure enthusiasts rejoice!

Our 37,000 acres of resort property, 100 miles of trails, 10 miles of the Blackfoot River and 1.5 million acres of the nearby Bob Marshall Wilderness Area combine to make for the ultimate outdoor playground for adults and kids alike.

Saddle up for a definitive Montana horseback riding adventure, take your best shot at a world-class sporting clays course or experience Montana fly-fishing with an expert guide. Or kick up some dust on an ATV tour.

And, if that doesn’t satisfy your adventure appetite, there’s also boating, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, paintball, rafting, rappelling, swimming and more. When it comes to outdoor dude ranch activities in the Montana wilderness, Paws Up is an all-you-can-eat buffet.

The Resort at Paws Up features a pristine Rocky Mountain environment most kids will only see on TV. Supervised, age-appropriate activities include everything from hiking and horseback riding to fishing and mountain biking, as well as nature education, wildlife appreciation and wrangler activities.

Arena Equestrian Lessons for Kids

For children who are hoping for some extra one-on-one time with a four-legged friend, an equestrian lesson in our 29,000-square-foot indoor arena at the Saddle Club is a perfect fit—and a step beyond what a typical family dude ranch offers.

Kids ages 6–11 will be given an opportunity to hone their horsemanship skills and balance while creating an everlasting bond with a horse. A word of warning, parents: this experience may cause you to be asked for a pony on your child’s next birthday!

ATV Tours

You’ll scale mountains like they’re molehills, slice through streams, power through brush and even cruise through a ghost town. The backdrop is gorgeous, the pace is moderate and the exhilaration is unforgettable.

Paws Up offers a variety of Montana ATV adventures for you to choose from. Warning: ATV riding can be habit-forming. If you try one adventure, you’ll undoubtedly sign up for more.

Winter Biathlon

The Paws Up Backcountry Biathlon combines the precision of target shooting with the thrill of cross-country skiing.

Because this is Paws Up, this Olympic experience begins in style, as our experienced guides set you up with everything you need—warm clothing, skis, poles, boots and your own .22 caliber rifle. Do you have the right stuff to top your friends in your own mini-Olympics? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to find out!

Canoe Trips

Just moments away from Paws Up, enjoy a relaxing luxury canoe trip on the Clearwater River. Located just north of the town of Seeley Lake, you’ll wind along a 3.5-mile stretch of the river as you take in the jaw-dropping views of the Swan Mountains.

The river provides a slight current and the activity can be completed at a leisurely pace in about two hours. This is a guided activity and transportation will be provided to and from The Resort. Good to know: Don’t forget to pack sunglasses, sunscreen, a light jacket and a hat.

Cattle Drives at Paws Up

For those searching for an authentic Montana dude ranch cattle drive, look no further than The Resort at Paws Up. You’ll be right in the middle of a rugged landscape—finding, collecting, and pushing 800-pound Corriente cows into picturesque pastures.

You may even get to “cut” an individual out from the herd. You’ll learn the history behind cattle driving, try your hand at essential rodeo skills and get a feel for how challenging cattle ranching can be.

When all is said and done, you’ll walk away (perhaps a bit bowlegged), knowing you have what it takes to become a true Montana wrangler. Novice and advanced riders alike will join with seasoned ranch hands in driving a herd of cattle for the experience of a lifetime.

You’ll saddle up your horse and set out to gather the cattle. It’s an unforgettable adventure that will help you discover your inner wrangler. Novice guests should experience a trail ride prior to signing up for a cattle drive, so that they get a better understanding of how to steer a horse independently from the group.

Cross-Country Skiing
With reliable snowpack and a history of Norwegian and Swedish settlers, Montana cross-country skiing could practically be considered the state sport.

Your Paws Up guide will outfit you with the best equipment and lead you through the expertly groomed trails of the Lubrecht Experimental Forest as well as The Resort itself. Imagine gliding your way under a canopy of conifers freshly dusted in white powder.

From time to time, you’ll stop to enjoy the incomparable serenity of the Montana wilderness in winter. If you want to take your eyes off nature and focus on your skiing techniques, you’ve come to the right place, too. The Paws Up guides can demonstrate and teach every aspect of classic cross-country skiing.

Dogsledding
It should come as no surprise that one of The Resort at Paws Up’s signature winter adventures is centered around man’s best friend. Montana dogsledding will have you gliding across the snow in a winter wonderland pulled by a team of Alaskan Huskies.

The dogs’ enthusiasm for running makes for a thrilling ride, and their big hearts will quickly win you over. As friendly as they are, you can give them as many neck scratches and belly rubs as you like.

Paws Up offers two dogsledding experiences. On the one-hour trip, you and your family can meet the dogs, spend time petting and socializing with them and watch them get hooked up. Then the dogs will take you on a ride of a lifetime through some of Montana’s most beautiful countryside.

For the two-hour Iditarod Experience option, you get to do all of the above plus you have the opportunity to learn how to drive a sled yourself. It’s twice the fun and twice the time spent with the dogs on the trail.

We’ll have hot chocolate to warm you up, and we’ll provide lots of photo opportunities, as well. This will be a memory you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

Mountain Bike

They say four wheels move the body but two wheels move the soul. Nowhere is this more true than at The Resort at Paws Up, where there are literally hundreds of miles of trails to explore and conquer on a top-of-the-line Montana mountain bike.

Take a guided excursion on your two-wheeler or set your sights on a tour of a historic Montana boomtown. No matter what trail you end up traveling on, you’re in for an enriching and rejuvenating workout.

Fly-Fishing Resort

There’s almost nothing in life that rivals the feeling of a hefty trout striking your fly and the ensuing fight—headshakes and all. With that in mind, we’d like to welcome you to a slice of Montana fly-fishing heaven.

Paws Up is a Montana fly-fishing resort located within the “golden triangle” of western trout fly-fishing. It boasts a creelful of legendary rivers on property or nearby—including the Blackfoot, Bitterroot and Missouri.

So whether you’re checking off a few more Montana rivers from your wish list or are ready to pioneer into some true trout wilderness, this is the place for you.

Horseback Riding Vacation

Time to cowboy up. From spectacular views of the legendary Blackfoot River and Jones’ Pond to sprawling meadows waiting to be explored and endless conifer forests, Paws Up features scenic equestrian experiences you won’t get on any other Montana dude ranch horseback riding vacation.

At The Resort, you’ll take in a wide-eyed gulp of the surrounding wilderness. Whether you’re an experienced rider or you’ve never been horseback riding before, you’ll lay eyes on historical and breathtaking sights during your unforgettable riding excursion.

Trail rides, customized lessons for kids in Montana’s largest private equestrian center—the Saddle Club at Paws Up—and private advanced rides are all available. Or try your hand running and sorting cattle with an authentic cattle drive.

Hot Air Ballooning

Let Paws Up take you up, up and away in our brand-new, beautiful hot air balloon. You’ll take in all that this breathtaking landscape has to offer in an unforgettable journey across Montana’s Big Sky.

At times, you’ll flow smoothly over the rolling terrain like a silent roller coaster—inhaling the intoxicating scent of millions of Ponderosa pines. At other times, you’ll find yourself brushing the soft grey bottom of a wandering cloud or two.

Hot air ballooning is an experience. Montana hot air ballooning in the majestic Blackfoot River Valley is the experience of a lifetime. Our hot air balloon operates year-round, depending on appropriate weather conditions.

Island Lodge

Nestled among the pines on a breathtaking island, the Island Lodge at Salmon Lake provides access to five picturesque miles of water at the southernmost tip of the Seeley Swan Valley.

It’s a private retreat where you can experience a whole host of Montana summer activities, including fishing*, a floating trampoline, jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, paddleboats, swimming, pontoon boat tours, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and waterskiing.

Helping you get your feet wet, the Lodge comes staffed with activity guides, a talented chef and an island butler. Naturally, fine cuisine is prepared on-site and includes a beverage service with beer, wine and signature cocktails like our gently spiked blackberry lemonade. Evenings sparkle with sunsets and bonfires.

Just a 15-minute drive from The Resort at Paws Up, the Island Lodge at Salmon Lake will have you bobbing up and down for joy. Full-day plus four-hour morning, afternoon and evening excursions are available.

Nature Hike

Take a Montana nature hike and discover the diverse flora and fauna of Paws Up with more than 30 miles of marked trails to explore. This inclusive activity features a variety of terrains to accommodate all guests.

Choose to go your own way, or for a fee you can let one of our naturalists guide you with information about native plants and wildlife, as well as the storied history of the ranch. You’ll cross expansive meadows and babbling brooks, and hike alongside the legendary Blackfoot River.

In the winter, we transition to snowshoeing for an invigorating and downright magical way to explore the wilderness of Paws Up. Good to know: A few things to have on hand are a trail map, extra water and snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

Montana River Rafting

The Resort at Paws Up offers three types of river trips for all levels of adventure. For guests looking for a leisurely, quiet trek, there is the Clearwater River Canoe Trip, which is fun for all ages.

Those wanting a bit more excitement can float down the Blackfoot River and its class I and II rapids in a raft or inflatable kayak. And for those wanting the ultimate thrill, we offer Alberton Gorge Whitewater Rafting, a full day of adventure, featuring class III+ rapids.

Big Sky Photography
Picture this: Paws Up’s resident bald eagle is making a breathtaking appearance above the Montana landscape, and, this time, you have all the skills you need to capture the scene with justice. In this family-friendly workshop, Resort Photographer and Filmmaker Stuart Thurlkill teaches how best to photograph landscapes, wildlife and other features of the great outdoors.

You and your kids will learn expert tips and techniques in a brief tutorial, then venture out with Thurlkill into the field to take photos from a panoramic viewpoint. Bring your camera, or feel free to use the one on your phone.

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Experience the legendary hospitality and enchanting beauty of one of the world’s best hotels set in the heart of the breathtaking Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies.

A proud member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux, Triple Creek Ranch offers an epicurean, all-inclusive vacation experience of refined rustic elegance, gourmet cuisine paired with an excellent wine list, and warm, welcoming, five star service amidst the romance of a forested mountain retreat.

Our Montana luxury ranch resort accommodations feature a fine selection of private log luxury ranch cabins and splendid ranch homes with easy access to our well-appointed and comfortable lodge. Our lodge and surroundings feature a curated collection of original Western art and the delightful amenities of a luxury ranch resort.

Here, adult travelers enjoy a truly romantic setting with incomparable scenery, a wide variety of native wildlife, an almost endless menu of all-inclusive outdoor experiences and the option of adding-on some of the finest off-ranch Western adventures in the continental United States.

Come join us for a wonderful retreat from the everyday and truly relax in our world-class accommodations, dine on the freshest contemporary cuisine and sample the world’s finest wines while our caring staff pampers and cares for you and your every desire.

Luxury Ranch Homes
Triple Creek Ranch offers unique accommodations for discerning travelers seeking a mountain retreat that feels like a private vacation home. Our luxury ranch homes are located a short distance away from the Main Lodge and central resort grounds.

These homes feature all of the same luxurious amenities that are found in Triple Creek Ranch cabins, including colossal king beds and private hot tubs, and they receive all ranch services. Guests will need a vehicle to join us in the Dining Room for meals and for transportation to and from activities.

A RIVERSIDE RETREAT YOU’LL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE
Relax on a generous wrap around deck beneath the shade of the Ponderosa and cottonwood trees and let the gentle tumble of the river set the mood for your Triple Creek Ranch vacation. Riverside Cabin makes its debut in Summer 2016.

Perched on the banks of the West Fork of the Bitterroot River with an unparalleled river view, this stunning new accommodation is the epitome of rustic elegance featuring two bedrooms, a cozy reading loft, and a spacious deck with a hot tub and fire pit.

A FISHERMAN’S PARADISE WITH IMMENSE CHARM
New in Spring of 2015 Triple Creek Ranch introduces Osprey cabin. We have fully renovated a classic log cabin tucked in the Ponderosas, just steps away from one of the best fishing holes on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River.

Osprey boasts a large wood-burning fireplace built from river rock and a private hot tub overlooking a creek that lazes its way alongside the cabin.

A TALL, HANDSOME HIDEAWAY WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS
Stage Stop is tucked against the mountain in the lower meadow of Triple Creek Ranch where it is not unusual to see grazing horses, a herd of elk, the resident flock of wild turkeys or a lone wolf.

Stage Stop boasts cathedral ceilings with majestic windows in both the living room and bedroom that provide a panoramic view of the meadow and surrounding mountains.

Stage Stop also offers a separate, privately accessed loft-style apartment with a king bed and private bath that is ideal for traveling companions.

Montana Resort Ranch Rental
INTIMATE GROUP EVENTS
Triple Creek Ranch is an idyllic setting for weddings, reunions or business retreats, pending ranch availability. Small group events and celebrations (up to eight guests) may be accommodated alongside other guest visits at any time of year.

The ranch may also be rented out in its entirety to accommodate a group of up to 66 guests during the months of October, November, December, January, February, April and May, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Triple Creek Ranch is designed for adults; children under age sixteen are invited when the entire ranch has been reserved for private use.

Cuisine
AN ALL-INCLUSIVE GOURMET DINING EXPERIENCE
Executive Chef Jacob Leatherman has been crafting exquisite dining experiences at Triple Creek Ranch for over fifteen years, introducing a new Dinner menu each evening. His finely tuned and adventurous palate informs a diverse menu showcasing distinctive flavors and imaginative presentation.

Chef Jake’s talented team of chefs incorporates the freshest ingredients to prepare uniquely refined dishes to please all palates. For many guests, the meals at Triple Creek Ranch are indisputably the highlight of their visit with us.

All meals, including snacks and packed lunches, are included in the nightly cabin rate. Our Sommelier will be pleased to recommend a wine pairing from our complimentary selection of house wines, or a purchase from our award-winning cellar of premium vintages.

Meals are served in our magnificent vaulted-ceiling Dining Room, or guests may request a Cabin delivery at no additional cost. The dress code is best described as “ranch casual.”

Guests are invited to wear whatever feels most comfortable, whether it be jeans and boots, shorts and flip flops, or the finer western wear you don’t get to break out much at home! Chef Jake and his team are adept at accommodating dietary needs and requests.

Chef’s Bio
MEET JACOB LEATHERMAN ~ EXECUTIVE CHEF
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jacob Leatherman found his calling to cuisine while an English student at Ohio State University. He enrolled in the renowned International Culinary Center (formerly French Culinary Institute) in New York City and embraced his new career with passion.

Upon graduation he worked in French restaurants in Cincinnati, but the siren song of mountain rivers called to this avid fly-fisherman and prompted a move to the Rocky Mountains. He secured a position as Sous Chef at the Home Ranch, a Relais & Châteaux luxury ranch resort in Clark, Colorado.

In 2005, Chef Jake joined Triple Creek Ranch as Executive Sous Chef and quickly became an indispensable asset to the restaurant, bringing his exquisite palate and creativity to everything he touched.

In February 2006, he was named Executive Chef, a role in which he continues to delight guests with his refined, contemporary cuisine. On any given day Chef Jake can be found creating dishes such as Pan Seared Skate Wing with a Salsify Purée, or Pheasant Confit and Field Green with a Pear and White Truffle Vinaigrette.

He believes the most flavorful cuisine is made simply with the best, highest quality products and he considers it part of his job to inspire and educate guests about the bounty that surrounds us in the Bitterroot Valley.

In Fall of 2013 Chef Jake and his team were honored with an invitation to showcase their skills at the James Beard House in New York for a James Beard Foundation Dinner Event.

They presented a Montana Rugged Luxury menu that included Aspen Smoked Sturgeon served with Bison, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Organic Caviar, Roasted Shallot Crème Fraîche, and Strawberries; Grilled Lobster with Peruvian White Bean Puree, Mushroom Curry and Crispy Salsify; and Roasted Antelope Loin with Brie Grits, Hubbard Squash Broth, and Poblano and Quince Salad.

Triple Creek Ranch Sommelier Jeremy White selected wines from Chappellet, Merry Edwards, Et Fille, Pepper Bridge, Navarro and Domains Huet to accompany this enthusiastically received presentation.

Wine Cellar
Triple Creek Ranch’s wine cellar is a state-of-the-art showroom and a Wine Spectator, “Best of, Award of Excellence” winner for eight consecutive years (following several initial years as an “Award of Excellence” winner.)

The beautiful glass-encased room, finished with handcrafted South American mahogany racks, greets guests as they enter the rooftop lounge. The cellar is home to everything from single vineyard Chardonnays to mature Bordeaux, and eclectic red blends.

Our expansive wine list appeals to a variety of tastes, from novice oenophiles to connoisseurs. It features more than 600 fine wines and champagnes, representing major growing regions, with a focus on California, the Pacific Northwest and France.

Throughout the year we offer special events for wine enthusiasts, including Vintner Weekends featuring seminars by well-known winemakers and tasting dinners with wine pairings.

Spend some time with our Sommeliers getting to know our wine list and fine tuning your tasting experience with a Private Wine Tasting or a Self-Guided In-Cabin Wine Tasting

Rooftop Lounge
Each evening before dinner, most guests make their way to the Rooftop Lounge to enjoy a relaxed cocktail hour and recount the day’s adventures. The Rooftop Lounge boasts beautiful views in every direction and is the epitome of opulent western elegance.

Tucked away on the top floor of the Main Lodge, the Lounge features our stunning, glass-enclosed wine cellar and plenty of cozy spaces to relax, inside by the fire or on one of the aerie-like decks.

Sidle on up to the bar and perch yourself on a singular tractor seat barstool to choose from a selection of regional craft beers, or to try our signature Huckleberry Lemondrop cocktail.

Our bartenders pride themselves, and have some fun, by including a local spirit or ingredient in every cocktail. Guests have been known to wile away a snowy winter afternoon in the Rooftop Lounge sitting by the fire with a warm drink to work on a custom Stave Puzzle.

Enjoy an in-depth, personalized tour of our award winning wine cellar with a Private Wine Tasting.

Cooking School Weekends
Jake and his staff will teach you the basics of stock preparation, sauces, dressings, hands-on, in-the-kitchen tutelage from Jacob and his team.

Our Executive Pastry Chef will guide you through dessert preparation and wine expert, Jeremy White will assist with your wine pairing. Combine fine luxury accommodation with an exclusive culinary opportunity.

An All-Inclusive Ranch Resort Experience
AN OASIS OF LUXURY IN THE MONTANA WILDERNESS
Triple Creek Ranch is an intimate, luxury ranch resort designed for adults. Situated among the towering pines on the southern side of Trapper Peak, the highest mountain in the Bitterroot Mountain Range of Western Montana, this unforgettable retreat merges unmatched natural beauty with plush comfort and exceptional personal service.

From the beautiful, welcoming Main Lodge, world-class restaurant and award-winning wine cellar, to the deluxe private guest cabins nestled in the trees throughout the property, it is the attention to the smallest details that make the Triple Creek Ranch experience so memorable.

Montana
Montana. The word conjures images of the majestic, vast spaces encountered by the early Spanish explorers who bestowed this name upon a territory rich in natural wonders and abundant wildlife.

Pristine rivers burst forth from snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountain range and meander through a countryside that has not been greatly altered since Lewis & Clark first limned its boundaries.

Today, countless acres of unspoiled wilderness serve as an unparalleled playground for adventurers of every kind. They share this space with the buffalo and elk who still roam freely, and not much else.

Come experience the Last Best Place at Triple Creek Ranch, a serene mountain escape of plush comfort and quiet, elegant civilization from which our guests set forth each day to play under the Big Sky and breathe deeply its exhilarating air.

A Destination for All Seasons
The Bitterroot Valley on the western Montana and Idaho border is a place of majesty, serenity, natural beauty and comfort in all four seasons.

In spring, the meadows are alive with wildflowers and the air is fresh with new beginnings. In summer, the sun-filled days are perfect for horseback riding, fishing, scenic float trips, rafting and swimming.

The mountains dressed for fall are a dazzling sight with bright blue skies and aspen shimmering in the warm sun, with crisp, cool evenings to enjoy a stroll under the stars.

Our often mild winters are exhilarating with the beautiful silence of fresh powder mornings, the breathtaking grandeur of Bitterroot Mountain panoramas and the excitement of Alpine and Nordic skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or horseback riding through unspoiled snow-covered wilderness.

Sightseeing in Western Montana
Should guests choose to venture out and explore Montana, the Bitterroot Valley and Western Montana have much to offer. The mountains and rivers are a photographer’s dream.

The Bitterroot National Forest borders Triple Creek Ranch and is home to many of our popular hikes. Short drives away, the following trail heads await: Baker Lake, Boulder Falls, Stateline Trail, Trapper Peak and Lake Como.

For guests interested in the local history, the following places make a wonderful day drive from Triple Creek Ranch. Upon request, the kitchen will pack a gourmet pack lunch for you to enjoy while you’re out exploring.

Lewis & Clark Expedition Trail ~ which runs the full length of the Bitterroot Valley and offers an engaging living history lesson that can be enjoyed within whatever pockets of time suit your plan for the day.

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (one hour drive) ~ a 2,800 acre refuge in the Bitterroot Valley where visitors can enjoy fishing, wildlife observation and photography, environmental education, and interpretation.

Big Hole National Battlefield (one hour drive) ~ the site of the famously costly 1877 encounter between the Nez Perce Indians and the U.S. Cavalry.

Bannack (two hour drive) ~ the first state capital of Montana, now a ghost town whose buildings remain remarkably untouched.

Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine (just under three hours) ~ the heart of the Sapphire Mountain range and Montana’s largest, oldest sapphire mine.

The Office of Montana Tourism and the local Glacier Country Tourism office each have a wealth of information on their websites that will be helpful to those planning extended stays in Montana, or for an extra adventure before or after your Triple Creek Ranch stay.

Weather in the Mountains
The elevation at Triple Creek Ranch is 4,600 feet. Springtime temperatures range between 45° F and 75° F with crisp mornings and evenings. Summer days are warm and sunny, anywhere from 65°F to 95° F and may cool down to 50° F at night.

Fall tends to be a bit warmer than spring, with temperatures between 50° F and 80° F during the day, and dropping as low as 30° F after sunset. Winter days are typically 25° F to 45° F with overnight temperatures often dropping into the low teens.

Weather can be unpredictable. Storms can occur with little warning and temperatures can change quickly. In all seasons, it is best to be prepared for varying conditions by layering your clothing and carrying extra water.

Because of the higher elevation, sunscreen and lip balm are highly recommended along with hats and a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt to protect you from the sun.

Wildlife on the Ranch
In addition to ranch horses grazing in the meadows, elk, bison, deer, moose, turkeys and osprey make their home at Triple Creek Ranch and the surrounding areas. You may also spot bald eagles flying above the ranch or along the Bitterroot River so be sure to pack your camera.

One of the best ways to view our abundant wildlife is a guided Nature Safari on the CB Ranch, one of the many activities included in your nightly cabin rate.

Set forth with your knowledgable guide, and armed with a spotting scope and binoculars, observe these creatures in their natural habitat. For your safety, when you do come into contact with animals during your vacation, remember to respect their territory and maintain a safe distance.

Award-Winning Service & Hospitality
OUR TRIPLE CREEK RANCH SERVICE SETS THE BENCHMARK
Each of our staff members takes pride in providing a superior level of anticipatory service that defines the Triple Creek Ranch experience. Guests routinely marvel at the thoughtful ways they have been “Triple Creeked” and a passing remark manifests itself in an unspoken wish granted.

A Dining Room server overhears a guest’s comment that her mother would just love the chocolate truffle petit-four served at the end of that night’s meal. Upon departure she is presented with a gift box of truffles hand made by our Executive Pastry Chef to bring home for her mother.

A guest on a horseback ride spies a colorful feather alongside the trail in a location where it isn’t safe to dismount. He mentions the feather while recounting his adventure to an Experience Planner, who then slips away to hunt for the feather and presents it to our delighted guest later that day.

Another guest is chatting with a Dining Room server about the dessert selection on the evening’s menu and confesses that she’s not really big on sweets.

She jokes that she would honestly be just as happy with a meatball for dessert, which we of course deliver much to her surprise and joy! We take a genuine pleasure in providing this level of detailed attention.

Relais & Châteaux
Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of over 500 of the world’s finest hotels and gourmet restaurants. Since its inception in France in 1954, Relais & Châteaux has been providing discerning travelers with a resource to plan luxury experiences and has set the penultimate standards for quality and service.

Each Relais & Châteaux property is privately owned and operated, yet united and guided by their adherence to “The Five Cs ~ Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine.”

The criteria for becoming a member of the Relais & Châteaux are stringent. Following an invitation to apply, a candidate property forwards its official dossier to the group’s head office in Paris.

If the application meets a set of formal conditions, suitability is evaluated during an initial property inspection. After these preliminary efforts, the establishment is visited anonymously (several times in the year following application) to determine whether its services comply with the Relais & Châteaux Quality Charter.

These inspection reports are examined by the board of directors which approves the acceptance of new members. Once bestowed with membership, properties are anonymously evaluated annually to endure that quality and service levels are maintained.

To choose Relais & Châteaux is to experience an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From vineyards in Napa Valley to beaches in Bali, from olive trees in Provence to lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers a chance to explore a personal “Route du Bonheur” (Road to Happiness) and discover unique places in a variety of destinations.

Triple Creek Ranch has been a proud member of Relais & Châteaux since 1995 and we use their quality standards as the cornerstone of our own service philosophy. We are passionate about service and dedicated to providing an unparalleled luxury ranch resort experience for our guests.

Signature Events
In the spring and fall, between the high spirits of winter holidays and bustling summer days, the ranch settles down to a leisurely pace that affords us the opportunity to design Signature Events further exploring the activities about which we are passionate.

Food, Wine, Art, Fly fishing and Cowboy culture, while always key elements of the Triple Creek Ranch experience, can be enjoyed on a deeper level.

The intrinsic beauty of Montana, the expertise of our event partners, and the camaraderie of kindred spirits all converge in our serene mountain ranch resort setting for unforgettable encounters.

With a small number of exceptions for select activities, the unique programming during our Signature Event weekends commands no additional fee for participation. We provide keepsake chef aprons, art supplies, exquisitely talented professionals and an awful lot of fun.

Mountain Wellness Treatment Menu
After a day in the saddle or on the slopes, our Mountain Wellness treatment menu offers a finely tuned selection of spa services and experiential sessions that complement our bucolic setting.

Advanced reservations are required, and services are performed in The Bear Grass and Pinedrop Treatment Rooms, conveniently located near the Main Lodge.

Massages may also be enjoyed in the privacy of your cabin. Charges are added to your invoice and guest cancellation within 24 hours is assessed at full price. Therapist gratuity is not included in pricing.

Facilities & Equipment
Access to all facilities and equipment is included in your nightly rate. Please speak with a Guest Experience Planner to arrange for use.

Fly Fishing Gear and Stocked Trout Ponds
Montana has long been a fly fishing mecca, calling to anglers of all skill levels who revel in the thrill of the rise. Our guests enjoy complimentary use of a full range of gear and equipment – rods, reels, flies, nets, waders and boots.

There are three stocked trout ponds on ranch that guests can access at their leisure, and casting lessons are available for both beginners and those who could benefit from a refresher!

With the purchase of a Montana fishing license (which we are happy to help you procure), guests may also borrow gear and venture to the Bitterroot River to wade cast. Guided float trips with professional guides are also available.

Swimming Pool
Newly renovated in 2017, the heated outdoor pool is ideal for a few lazy laps or a refreshing plunge after a day in the saddle!

Open from June through September and maintained at 84º F, the new pool area now features a hot tub and expanded lounging area for basking in the Montana sun. During summer months it is a tradition for guests to enjoy a poolside gourmet barbecue lunch on Tuesdays!

Dry Sauna
Introduced in the summer of 2018, the Dry Sauna is part of our pool area renovation. The health benefits of a dry sauna experience include improved circulation, respiration, immunity and most importantly – relaxation.

Designed and built with customary attention to detail, the sauna is a welcome addition to our wellness offerings.

Fitness Center
Located next to the swimming pool, the Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day and features a selection of cardio machines, free weights and a single stack gym.

Stage Route Fit-trail
The stagecoach stopped running on this road some time ago, but guests can channel the frontier spirit as they make their way through our Stage Route Fit-Trail system. Twenty exercise stations span a half mile stretch for a comprehensive workout in a bucolic setting.

9-Hole Disc Golf Course
Introduced in Summer 2018, this 9-hole frisbee golf course is part of our continually expanding complimentary activity program. The course meanders through the forest and offers a pleasant way to explore the ranch. Disc sets and score sheets are available at the Activity Center in the Main Lodge.

Tennis & Pickle Ball Court
One of the best views on ranch is from our mountaintop court! Whether your racquet sport preference is tennis or pickle ball, challenge your partner to a match and then cool off with a dip in the pool just a few steps away. Racquets, paddles and balls are available from the Guest Experience team.

Horseshoes hanging on a wall
Options to while away a sultry summer afternoon include an old-school game of horseshoes at the pit by the corral, a badminton match, or a leisurely round of mountain bocce ball. All equipment is available from the Guest Experience team.

Stave Puzzles
Triple Creek Ranch is proud to be in partnership with Vermont based Stave Puzzles. For over 40 years, Stave Puzzles has been handcrafting wooden jigsaw puzzles, each custom piece meticulously hand cut from cherry wood.

Irregular edges, special cutting features and whimsical silhouette puzzle pieces are trademarks of these notoriously clever works of art that provide endless hours of entertainment.

As a Relais & Chateaux luxury resort partner with Stave, we display our customized puzzle boards in the Activity Center and the Rooftop Lounge. Upon completion, each puzzle is replaced with a new challenge. These are no ordinary puzzles and be warned, Stave Puzzle solving is habit-forming!

CB Ranch
26,000 ACRES OF UNSPOILED MONTANA WILDERNESS
Just a few miles from the Main Ranch and bordered by the Bitterroot River on its west side, the majestic CB Ranch stretches as far as the eye can see, offering breathtaking views of the imperial Trapper Peak and the Bitterroot Valley.

A portion of the land is under a conservation easement, and migratory wildlife such as elk and deer find refuge here in an unofficial sanctuary. It is the ideal location for guests to enjoy a CB Ranch Excursion such as a Nature Safari, or to ride the open range on a cross-country horseback ride.

Seasonally, our gardens on the CB Ranch bask in the bountiful Montana sunshine and keep a steady supply of fresh produce flowing to the kitchen.

The orchard boasts a variety of unique apple types that arrive to the Main Ranch by the barrel full to be run through our classic cider press ~ the quintessential fall activity!

Western Art Collection
Ranch owners Craig and Barbara Barrett are passionate about western fine art and have carefully curated a magnificently varied collection of original pieces that showcase their exquisite taste, which ranges from classic western artists such as Charles M. Russell and Frederick Remington to contemporary artists including William Matthews and Oleg Stavrowsky.

Stunning artwork graces the walls of the Main Lodge and each of the guest cabins. In addition to the classic two-dimensional mediums, the collection also boasts a terrific array of sculpture.

When they are home in Montana, Craig and Barbara will often invite guests to their personal on-ranch residence for cocktail hour and a tour of their private art collection, including Craig’s extensive selection of Ed Borein sketches.

The Barretts also graciously open their home for tours of the private collection upon request as available.

An extension of this passion for art is manifest in our Artist Workshop Weekends, when guests have the opportunity to work side-by-side with prominent western artists during a weekend filled with art, laughter, exceptional dining, and camaraderie.

In addition, in summer 2019 we introduced an Artist in Residence program, inviting some of our favorite artist partners to join guests for a long weekend of inspired creativity!

This carefully cultivated attention to visual detail assures that the tableau on your cabin walls is matched only by the Montana beauty just outside your door.

Western Adventures
LUXURY ADVENTURE VACATIONS IN MONTANA WILDERNESS
Triple Creek Ranch works in partnership with knowledgeable local area outfitters* to offer a thrilling array of Western Adventures. Montana’s vast Bitterroot Valley and millions of acres of National Forest still have pockets of nearly untouched frontier country that is ripe for exploration in all seasons.

Whether you prefer your view from the back of a horse, a helicopter, a fishing boat, or behind a spirited team of sled dogs, let us help you check a few items off your bucket list.

Dog Sledding
Visualize yourself behind a team of spirited sled dogs mushing along blue-tinted, snowy ridges with silent, shrouded mountains in the background.

This image pulls at the heartstrings of every romantic outdoors person. With experienced mushers and their dog teams, you will receive complete instruction and experience firsthand the growing excitement and enthusiasm of the dogs before the ride even begins.

Snowmobiling
Bitterroot Adventures Snowmobile Rides offer the best guided rides in the Bitterroot. Explore areas unreachable by car, across pristine wilderness and enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains.

Departing Triple Creek Ranch at 8:30 am, guests drive themselves a short fifteen minutes to Rye Creek Lodge to meet your guide.

If you find yourself in need of warmer clothing or you didn’t want to pack those bulky suits, Bitterroot Adventures has snowsuits in a variety of sizes for a $10 rental fee along with snow boots. It is recommended that winter boots should be calf-high, lined and paired with wool socks for extra warmth.

Triple Creek Ranch has a limited supply of complimentary Sorel winter boots on hand for your use. Lunch will be your choice of roasting artisanal hot dogs over an open fire or a packed lunch prepared by our kitchen.

Mountain Biking in the Bitterroots
For the more adventurous biker, a variety of trails await those experienced with mountainous terrain. With advance notice, your bikes will be delivered to the ranch for the days you want to bike the area.

Atop the frame of a standard mountain bike or an e-bike, the Lavene Creek Trails offer an expansive system of groomed tracks for guests to enjoy Guided Beginning Mountain Biking.

And don’t let a little snow stop you from enjoying a bike ride through our forested winter wonderland – in the winter we switch to fat tire snow bikes! Guided Biking at Lavene creek is offered as part of our inclusive activity menu. Please speak with a Guest Experience Planner to schedule.

Cattle Drives
For a thrilling adventure that leaves you with a sense of accomplishment, there is nothing like a cattle drive to bring out your inner cowboy or cowgirl! Enjoy a day on the range herding cattle the old-fashioned way.

This activity is appropriate for qualified riders, and all guests must go on at least one on-ranch trail ride and watch a short video on horsemanship safety prior to participating in the cattle drive. For the safety of our guests and horses we do not accept riders over 250 lbs.

Meet your wranglers at the Rider’s Roost at 9:30 am for a short 30-minute drive to the Sula valley in the beautiful French Basin. There, help move anywhere from 100 to 800 head of cattle. An additional fee of $250 per person is assessed and will be added to your cabin invoice.

In the event of bad weather, our wranglers may cancel the ride for safety reasons at no charge. If a guest cancels within 24 hours, a cancellation fee of $125 per person will be assessed unless others on the waiting list are available to fill in. Minimum of 4 riders.

Cattle Drives are the most requested activity at Triple Creek Ranch. We limit the number of guests on each drive to eight riders to ensure a fulfilling experience and spaces are quickly filled, so we do recommend that you reserve your space on a cattle drive when you reserve your cabin.

Each guest may be confirmed for just one cattle drive experience during their stay so that we can make this activity available to as many guests as possible. Guests may be waitlisted for additional drives as space allows.

Cattle Drives are scheduled from June through September, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Trips depart at 9:30am – you’ll take a break midday to enjoy a gourmet packed lunch – then get back in the saddle to finish the job before heading back to the ranch in the afternoon at 3:00/4:00pm.

Enough time for a relaxing soak in the hot tub or a refreshing dip in the pool before dinner!

Adventure Horseback Rides
Cross Country Horseback Rides
Along with a Triple Creek Ranch wrangler, get a different perspective of the Bitterroot Valley on a cross country adventure ride in a variety of settings, including our beautiful 26,000 acre CB Ranch.

Enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas, wildlife, such as herds of elk and deer; watch for bald eagles, golden eagles and waterfowl; check out our herd of bison and be ever alert to the rare glimpse of a wolf or mountain lion. Ride to the perfect overlook for a delicious packed lunch prepared by the kitchen.

Because of the mountainous terrain, our horses are guided at a leisurely walk and for the safety of our guests and horses we do not accept riders over 250 lbs. An additional fee of $150 per person is assessed and will be added to your cabin invoice.

In the event of bad weather, our wranglers may cancel the ride for safety reasons at no charge. If a guest cancels within 24 hours, a cancellation fee of $75 per person will be assessed unless others on the waiting list are available to fill in. Minimum of 2 riders.

Lewis & Clark Trail with Rawhide Outfitters
These leisurely horse rides traverse along a picturesque trail that was traveled by Lewis & Clark. With amazing views and wildlife, you will get a sense of what it must have been like for Lewis & Clark during their historic crossing.

Reaching the summit, observe a panoramic view of the Continental Divide where a delicious picnic lunch is provided by Rawhide Outfitters. An additional fee of $180.00 (rates do not include a 6% Idaho sales tax) is assessed and payable to Rawhide Outfitters.

Half day adventures $110 per person. Guests drive themselves, just an hour and fifteen-minutes from Triple Creek Ranch, to meet their guide at North Fork, Idaho at 9:30 am. If guest cancels within 24 hours a full price cancellation policy will be enforced by the outfitter.

Minimum of 2 required. Lewis & Clark Trail Rides are offered Sunday through Friday from June to early-August depending on snow levels. Depart at 8:15 am and return in the afternoon at 4:00/5:00pm.

Trap Shooting
With the magnificent views of the Bitterroot Mountain range to the west and the Sapphire Mountain range to the east, enjoy Five Stand or Trap and Wobble with the helpful staff at the Hamilton Gun Club.

In Trapshooting, competitors can test and hone their shooting skills as clays are sprung from the trap in various directions and angles. As Trapshooting can take three forms (singles, handicap and double-target shooting), contestants can choose the level of difficulty they desire.

Trap, Five Stand and Wobble at the Hamilton Gun Club is scenic, safe and well-organized. With advance notice, Triple Creek Ranch guests have private use and instruction.

Scenic Float
Enjoy a picnic lunch or dinner as you drift lazily along the shores of the Bitterroot River. With brilliant blue skies above, search for various wildlife, birds and wildflowers along the winding banks.

Please note, the months of May and June can be high water with limited scenic float availability due to snow melt. Guides can take one to three guests per boat, depending on water levels.

Half day and full day guided river floats are priced from $440 – $490 with a 50% deposit due on advance bookings. A 24-hour cancellation fee is enforced. Availability is somewhat flexible with as little as a day’s notice, though we recommend you reserve trip(s) in advance to ensure a guide on your preferred day.

Some guides have boat dogs. If you would prefer not to have a boat dog, please let us know upon booking your trip. Guides will meet guests in the Activity Center at their scheduled time. Full day trips run from 9:30am to 5:00pm. Half day trips depart at 8:30am or 1:30pm.

Whitewater Rafting
This exciting full day adventure is for everyone! With category I, II and III rapids stretched over thirteen miles, enjoy this beautiful river which is referred to as “The River of No Return,” as it flows through a spectacular, rocky canyon.

Along the way, a wonderful lunch is served river-side. An additional fee of $120 per person will be added to your cabin invoice. Wet suits are available to rent for $8 per person.

Guests drive themselves just an hour and fifteen minutes from Triple Creek Ranch, to meet their guide at North Fork, Idaho at 9:30am. Cancellation within 30 days is 30%; within 48 hours full price.

Whitewater Rafting trips are available from June (dependent upon ice melt) to mid-September, and are schedule Sunday through Friday. Depart the ranch at 8:15am and return by 5:00/6:00pm.

Website: www.triplecreekranch.com

Rooms: 32

Price: from 945 EUR per night