Homestead Holidays at The Ranch - The Ranch at Rock Creek

Celebration Details

December 21 - 27, 2024

The mountains are calling this December, and Santa is sure to answer. Our week of holiday events balances Montana’s natural winter wonders with the quintessential comforts of a country Christmas. Families and couples revel in a stress-free holiday where we provide transportation, gear, guides and over 20 included activities, such as downhill skiing and snowboarding. Celebrations at the world’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star guest ranch always feature elegant farm-to-table dining and lifelong memories.

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Standard RC Inclusions: luxury accommodations; all meals; premium wine, beer, spirits and other beverages; a selection of gear and on-ranch activities; round-trip transportation facilitated to and from Missoula and Butte airports upon request.
Twice daily winter activities include downhill skiing and snowboarding at Discovery Ski Area with Ski Concierge, gear and transportation.
Rates start at $3,400 per accommodation, per night, based on standard occupancy, plus 23% Ranch Fee.
Minimum five-night stay, based on availability.
Please note that all events are subject to change due to safety and weather.

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Man with christmas tree over his shoulder

2023 Holiday Itinerary

Sample itineraries provide an example. Customized itineraries are crafted for each party by our Ranch Ambassadors.

Thursday, December 21

7:30-10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity

5-8 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

6-9 PM

Homestead Supper Club

Friday, December 22

7:30-10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity or

9 AM

First Tracks with a Master Naturalist

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity or

2 PM

Art in Nature with John Piacquadio

5-7 PM

Christmas Tree Lighting & Caroling Social Hour in the Great Room

6-9 PM

Alpenglow Supper

Saturday, December 23

7:30-10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity or

2 PM

Create your own Ornament

4-6 PM

Sip & Shop in the Mercantile

5-7 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

6-9 PM

Chef’s Tasting Menu

Christmas Eve

7:30-10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity or

10 AM

Scavenger Hunt

12-2 PM

Lunch, Letters to the North Pole & Photos with Santa

Afternoon Activity

5-7 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

6-9 PM

Christmas Eve Supper

Christmas Day

7:30-10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity or

9 AM

Ski Day & Alpine Outpost Lunch

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity or

3-5 PM

Gingerbread House Decorating in the Silver Dollar Saloon

5-7 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

6-9 PM

Christmas Dinner

Tuesday, December 26

7:30-10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity

3:15 PM

Turn Out of the Herd

5-7 PM

Gingerbread Social Hour

6-9 PM

Overland Route Tasting Menu

Wednesday, December 27

7:30-10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity

4-6 PM

Après Ski with Sommelier Craig O. by the Granite Lodge Fire

6-9 PM

Black Pine Dinner

Ranch Activities

All-inclusive adventures during your stay

Horseback Riding

Sporting Clays

Fat Biking

Silver Dollar Saloon

Frontier Skills

Master Naturalist Class

Rimfire Range

Hiking

Sapphire Mining

Cross-Country Skiing

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Wildlife Viewing

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Holiday Accommodations

Sweet Grass Cabin Cattail Cabin Bear House Trapper Cabin Premium Granite Lodge Rooms Elite Granite Lodge Rooms

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.

Lit fireplace in a cabin with chairs and a couch

Interior of cabin with fireplace and couches

A kitchen inside a cabin with dark cabinets and a red rug

Inside a cabin bedroom with a made bed and tapestry on the wall

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.

Cabin dining area next to the kitchen with french doors leading to a patio

A running hot tub outside on a porch in the winter

Cabin bedroom with two single beds, ceiling fan and hanging dresser

A fireplace mantel with snowshoes mounted and a deer head mounted above it

Bear House

12 Guests Max, 3329 Sq Feet

Sit in a rocking chair and look over sweeping views of the Rock Creek Valley. The spacious landscape mirrors the spacious feeling inside this accommodation. Bear House is an accommodation you won’t find at other luxury resorts in Montana. Taking a bold cue from our state animal, the living spaces feature authentic ranch accents, like leather chairs, fresh flowers, a stone fireplace and traditional pottery.

This luxury cabin sleeps up to 12 people in six bedrooms, five with an ensuite bathroom, and one with a bathroom just outside the door. Upstairs is the largest suite, with a king bed. In addition, there are two more queen bedrooms. The lower level bedrooms are comprised of a queen and two twin beds/converted king, respectively, each with its own bathroom. In 2023, the garage was converted into a King bed executive suite with ensuite bathroom, including a bathtub and shower. This level also includes a full kitchen, dining room, sunroom, laundry room, wood-burning fireplace, and nighttime stargazing from the back deck hot tub. Rise and hike to Top of the World on hiking trails that pass right by the house and continue to two of The Ranch’s five peaks.

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At a Glance

Bear House is a six-bedroom, six-bathroom luxury cabin.
Standard occupancy is ten guests, with a maximum of twelve.
Amenities include a full kitchen, dining room, sunroom, laundry room and hot tub.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 8 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.

Bedroom with large curtains next to the windows

Bed with striped duvet and pillows with six cowboy hats mounted on the wall above the headboard

Bathroom with two sinks and mirrors, shower space behind the wall

Aerial shot above several trees and cabins

Bedroom with a couch and tv mounted on the wall across the bed

Bathroom with two sinks and mirrors, hand and bath towels hanging on the walls

Cabin bedroom with two leather chairs by a reading table

Cabin bedroom with four post bed, horse wood carved lamp

A small open pantry cabinet with snacks in a basket, a bottle of wine and upside down wine glasses

Water bottles with Ranch at Rock Creek logos printed on them

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.

Bedroom with two white leather chairs across from the bed, french doors lead to a patio with rocking chairs

Woman putting on boots at the foot of the bed

A majestic bedroom with a large bed and french doors with curtains that lead to a balcony

Open door leading into a bedroom, rocking chairs on a balcony with wine and two glasses on a table, sign on door reads

A rocking chair on a patio with a charcuterie board and a glass of wine on a small table

Bottles of shampoo, body wash and conditioner

Elite Granite Lodge Rooms

2 Guests Max, 397 Sq Feet

Elite Granite Lodge Rooms offer sweeping views of the Rock Creek Valley grasslands from their private balconies overlooking the lodge courtyard. Both accommodations offer king beds with ensuite bathrooms within a spacious wood-paneled suite. Springfield can be combined with neighboring Classic Lodge Room Colt to form a two-bedroom family suite within a private corridor. Similarly, Sharps can be combined with Classic Lodge Room Derringer to form a two-bedroom family suite.

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At a Glance

Sharps and Springfield are Elite Granite Lodge Rooms.
They are located on the second floor with private balconies overlooking the courtyard and valley.
Elite Lodge Rooms can be combined with Classic Lodge Rooms to form a two-bedroom suite, based upon availability.
Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
No. 1 on the Ranch map below.

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