Celebration Details
December 21 - 27, 2023
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. 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. The mountains are calling this December, and Santa is sure to answer
- 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 $3,200 per accommodation, per night, based on standard occupancy, plus 23% Ranch Fee.
- Minimum five-night stay, based on availability.
- No arrivals or departures permitted Dec. 23, 24 or 25.
- Please note that all events are subject to change due to safety, weather and social distancing.
Christmas Itinerary
Sample itineraries provide an example. Customized itineraries are crafted for each party by our Ranch Ambassadors.
Wednesday, December 21
7:30-10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
Morning Activity
11:30 AM-2 PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
Afternoon Activity
5-8 PM
Social Hour in the Great Room
6-9 PM
Homestead Supper Club
Thursday, December 22
7:30-10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
Morning Activity or
9 AM
Ski Day & Alpine Outpost Lunch
11:30 AM-2 PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
Afternoon Activity
4-6 PM
Gingerbread House Decorating in the Silver Dollar Saloon
6-9 PM
Alpenglow Supper
Friday, December 23
7:30-10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
Morning Activity or
9 AM
First Tracks with a Master Naturalist
11:30 AM-2 PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
Afternoon Activity or
2 PM
Sip & Paint: Create your own Ornament
4-6 PM
Sip & Shop in the Mercantile
4-10 PM
Gingerbread House Voting in the Silver Dollar Saloon
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
11:30 AM-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 or
10 AM
Scavenger Hunt
11:30 AM-2 PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
Afternoon Activity
5-7 PM
Popcorn and S’mores Social Hour
6-9 PM
Christmas Dinner
Monday, December 26
7:30-10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
Morning Activity
11:30 AM-2 PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
Afternoon Activity
3:15 PM
Turn Out of the Herd
5-7 PM
Social Hour in the Great Room
6-9 PM
Overland Route Tasting Menu
8 PM
S’mores by the Fire
Tuesday, December 27
7:30-10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
Morning Activity
11:30 AM-2 PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
Afternoon Activity
5-7 PM
Social Hour in the Great Room
6-9 PM
Northwest Barbeque Dinner & Brewery
Ranch Activities
All-inclusive adventures during your stay
