Winter Vacations at the Ranch

Winter at Montana's Only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Resort

Escape the city or busy ski resorts for an ultra-inclusive winter getaway secluded in our pristine ecosystem. Let us craft a dream itinerary from all your winter vacation ideas, from skiing and snowboarding to skating, snowshoeing, sledding and snowmobiling across 6,600 acres of Montana winter wonderland.

Horses walking in the winter pasture in snow

Sample Montana Winter Itinerary

All itineraries are customized to the party. Please use this itinerary solely as an example of our included offerings.

Arrival Day | Thursday

Check-In, Room Orientation, Relax

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Cross Country Skiing

Social Hour

Dinner

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Day 2 | Friday

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Full Day of Downhill Skiing

Lunch at Discovery Ski Area

Social Hour

Dinner

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Day 3 | Saturday

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Sporting Clays

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Snowmobiling

Social Hour

Dinner

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Day 4 | Sunday

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Sapphire Mining

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

UTV Mountain Peak Tour

Dinner

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Snow covered mountains behind the barn at The Ranch at Rock Creek

Departure Day | Monday

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Snowshoe Trek

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Departure

Homestead Holidays at The Ranch

December 22-27, 2026

Make treks through new-fallen snow this Christmas as you escape lift lines and city crowds in favor of a true winter wonderland. Our week of holiday events balances Montana’s natural winter wonders with the quintessential comforts of a country Christmas.

Celebration Details

The Golden West · A Gilded New Year Celebration

December 29, 2026 - January 3, 2027

Ring in the New Year at The Ranch at Rock Creek with a celebration inspired by the glamour of the Roaring Twenties and the spirit of the American West. The weekend brings together champagne, exceptional dining, live music and festive winter experiences, from a champagne sabering class and Discovery Ski Day with wood-fired pizza to a winter bonfire with s’mores.

Celebration Details

Our Favorite Montana Winter Activties

Twice-daily activities are included in your stay.

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Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

Mapping and Orienteering

Horseback Riding

Master Naturalist Class

Resort Accommodations

Wrangler Trapper Cabin Sweet Grass Cabin Moose House Cattail Cabin Ponderosa Cabin Loft Premium Granite Lodge Rooms

Wrangler

3 Guests Max, 386 Sq Feet

Once an essential tack room in the homestead 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 getaway.

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.

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At a Glance

Standard occupancy is two guests, with a maximum of three.
Wrangler can be reserved in conjunction with Loft and Stables to house groups of up to 13.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 18 on the Ranch map below.

A tiled shower with a frosted window in the side of the wall

Two mountain bicycles leaning against a tree

Trapper Cabin

2 Guests Max, 750 Sq Feet

Tucked away on the banks of Rock Creek is Trapper, an idyllic and innovative glamping cabin. This accommodation is comprised of canvas, wood and stone with in-floor hydronic heat to keep it cozy all year round. Trapper is our most secluded accommodation, making it a popular anniversary and honeymoon cabin, as well as a favorite for anglers, nature lovers and return guests.

Rest well after a day of ranch adventures in your king bed, adjacent to a gas stove and comfortable sitting area. This peaceful getaway features a spacious bathroom with a stone-tiled shower and a kitchenette with a refrigerated wine cooler. Relax on the natural stone patio, snowshoe on adjacent trails or fly fish on Rock Creek from your front door. Stargaze from your cedar soaking tub beneath a glistening nightscape.

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At a Glance

Trapper is our most secluded accommodation.
This glamping cabin is open year-round.
Standard occupancy is two guests.
Guests staying in Trapper are provided with their own vehicle or Ez-Go, as well as comfort bikes, to use on property.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 14 on the Ranch map below.

Three cabins next to each other covered in snow in the winter

A woman relaxing while holding a glass of red wine sitting inside a wooden hot tub on a porch next to a fire pit and lounge chairs

A snow filled forest space with a cabin in the distance

Bedroom inside a tented cabin space with a ceiling fan and portable fireplace

A woman sitting in a wooden chair holding a beer while a man tends to a fire pit

Kitchen sink with shelving above it, with lanterns, water kettles and a small framed photo

A couple holding drinks sitting in front of a wood burning fireplace

A bathtub inside a tent cabin, animal rug on the wooden floor

Sweet Grass Cabin

7 Guests Max, 1300 Sq Feet

Named after the aromatic mountain plant, Sweet Grass is our most spacious and lavish glamping tent. It is ideal for families or two couples, with two suites, connected by a main living area. Each suite is appointed with a king bed, a claw foot bathtub, a private full bath and a gas stove. The suites can accommodate additional guests, one with a day bed and the other with a queen pull-out. 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, dining table and wood-burning stove. It opens onto an outdoor patio, where you can relax to the sounds of nearby Rock Creek in a private cedar soaking tub.

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At a Glance

Sweet Grass is our only three-room canvas cabin. It has two bedrooms and a common area.
Standard occupancy is two to four guests, with a maximum of seven.
This glamping cabin is open year-round.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
No. 22 on the Ranch map below.

A hot tub outside on a wooden platform with snow covering the ground, blue sky and clouds in the distance

View of nature in the winter from the porch of a house

Moose House

11 Guests Max, 3375 Sq Feet

Moose House is a four-bedroom home tucked away in a secluded hillside, befitting its namesake animals that retreat to peaceful surroundings. Overlooking Rock Creek and the Granite Lodge.

On the main floor there is a primary king suite featuring a private patio, bathtub and shower, and a second king suite with ensuite bathroom. Guests enjoy a charming sitting area with a wood-burning fireplace, full kitchen, half-bathroom and laundry facility. Upstairs there are two bedrooms: one with two twin beds, or converted king, and a daybed and another with two queen beds. The upstairs bedrooms share a full bathroom. Moose House also has a back porch with a sitting area and a hot tub that face Mary Beth’s Peak.

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At a Glance

Moose House is a four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom luxury home.
Standard occupancy is eight guests, with a maximum of eleven.
Amenities include a full kitchen, sitting area, wood-burning fireplace, laundry facilities and a hot tub.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 7 on the Ranch map below.

Cattail Cabin

6 Guests Max, 1432 Sq Feet

Cattail Cabin sits across from the Granite Lodge in a breathtaking location overlooking the valley and hillsides. The front porch faces Bikini Beach, dense with its namesake cattail plants in the summer or crystalized into an ice skating pond each winter.

This luxury home is suited to two couples or a large family, featuring two large suites, each with a king bed, ensuite bath and private access to the back deck. The layout includes a full kitchen and a comfortable living area warmed by a large stone fireplace. Each room also has a day bed that serves as a reading nook and extra guest accommodations.

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At a Glance

Cattail is a two-bedroom cabin.
Standard occupancy is four guests, with a maximum of six.
Amenities include a private deck, full kitchen, living area, stone fireplace and daybed reading nooks.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 10 on the Ranch map below.

Ponderosa Cabin

9 Guests Max, 2336 Sq Feet

Named for the most abundant tree in the West, the stately and beautiful Ponderosa Pine, the three-bedroom Ponderosa House is nestled near Bikini Beach, just across from the Granite Lodge. Enjoy wide-open spaces inside and out. The spacious living area features a comfortable living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a full kitchen. At the back of the house, there is a large screened porch with a second fireplace.

The main suite features a king bed, clawfoot bathtub, porch with sitting area and an ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has a king bed, a daybed, along with a sitting area and ensuite bathroom. The third bedroom has two twin beds, or converted king, a daybed, a trundle, and an ensuite bathroom.

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At a Glance

Ponderosa is a three-bedroom luxury home.
Standard Occupancy is six guests, with a maximum of 9.
Amenities include a full kitchen, living room, dining area, two porches, two wood-burning fireplaces and three clawfoot bathtubs.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 11 on the Ranch map below.

Loft accommodation bath tub with chandelier

bedroom with large bed, seating area, couch and window

Two bicycles parked outside a barn house

Loft

4 Guests Max, 700 Sq Feet

Once the hayloft of the original homestead barn, the 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. A favorite for couples and return guests due to its rustic elegance and unmistakable character.

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At a Glance

Standard occupancy is two guests, with a maximum of four.
Loft can be reserved in conjunction with Wrangler and Stables for groups and family reunions of up to 13 guests.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 18 on the Ranch map below.

Aerial shot above several trees and cabins

Premium Granite Lodge Rooms

4 Guests Max, 396 Sq Feet

Premium Granite Lodge Rooms are spacious and provide exceptional access to the hub of The Ranch. Located on the lower level, Winchester and Remington have high ceilings, king beds and pull-out sofas, to accommodate three guests comfortably. Both offer private access from the lodge courtyard. Remington is ADA-compliant.

Located on the upper level, Appaloosa and Palomino are appointed with custom king canopy beds and offer views of the sapphire mountains behind the Granite Lodge. Mustang is the only lodge room featuring two queen beds, and it is located across from Palomino.

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At a Glance

Winchester and Remington are Premium Granite Lodge Rooms located on the ground level.
Remington is ADA compliant.
Appaloosa, Palomino, and Mustang are Premium Granite Lodge Rooms located on the upper level.
Mustang is the only lodge room with two queen beds.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
No. 1 on the Ranch map below.