President's Day Adventures & Alpenglow - The Ranch at Rock Creek

Celebration Details

February 17 - 20, 2024

Celebrate the height of winter on Montana’s lofty peaks, pistes and pastures. Leave work and worries aside as you coast down runs, snowmobile through frosted forests, or test your skills on our five shooting ranges. With all-inclusive rates and over 20 winter activities, you’ll make the most of winter in Forbes Travel Guide five-star style before it melts away. Balance snow-filled days with hygge comforts, like Relais & Châteaux pairing menus, après-ski spa treatments, sauna sessions and s’mores by the fire. Trade the bustling ski hills for a serene and stress-free winter wonderland.

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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.
Rates start at $2,000 per accommodation, per night, based on standard occupancy, plus 23% Ranch Fee.
Minimum 4-night stay, based upon availability.
Please note that all events are subject to change due to safety, weather and social distancing.

A bathtub and massage table inside a spa room

Three kids playing ice hockey on a frozen pond

Adventures & Alpenglow Sample Itinerary

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

Friday, February 17

7:30-10 AM

Walk to Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity or

9 AM

Discovery Ski Day & Alpine Outpost Lunch

11:30 AM-2 PM

Walk to Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity

3 PM

Poker with Jonathan Walker

4-6 PM

Sip & Shop at the Mercantile

5-7 PM

Social Hour

6-9 PM

Chef’s Tasting Menu in the Granite Lodge Dining Room

Saturday, February 18

7:30-10 AM

Walk to Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity or

9 AM

First Tracks Hike

11:30 AM-2 PM

Walk to Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity or

3:15 PM

Turn Out of the Herd

5-7 PM

Social Hour in the Buckle Barn

6-9 PM

Dinner & Barn Dance with Live Music from Kelly Sinclair

Sunday, February 19

7:30-10 AM

Walk to Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity

11:30 AM-2 PM

Walk to Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity

4-6 PM

Sunset, Skating & Cider at Bikini Beach

5-7 PM

Social Hour in the Buckle Barn

6-9 PM

Alpenglow Supper in the Granite Lodge Dining Room

Monday, February 20

7:30-10 AM

Walk to Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

Morning Activity

11:30 AM-2 PM

Walk to Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Activity or

4-5 PM

Presidential Wine Tasting in the Great Room

5-7 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

6-9 PM

Overland Route Tasting Menu in the Granite Lodge Dining Room

Recommended Accommodations

Stables Sara Jane's Cottage Premium Granite Lodge Rooms Cattail Cabin Loft

Cabin with sitting space and a bed on the other side of the room

Cabin lit at night with Christmas lights

Closet with Ranch at Rock Creek embroidered robes hanging

Bathroom sink and vanity mirror for two, Ranch at Rock Creek branded towels hanging

Stables

6 Guests Max, 928 Sq Feet

Once an actual horse stable for the the cattle 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.

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At a Glance

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

Dining room with chairs and fireplace in a cottage

Sara Jane's Cottage

12 Guests Max, 2500 Sq Feet

Sara Jane’s Cottage is a two-level luxury home inspired by Sara Jane, the daughter of manager Grover Bowles, who helped run the Ranch in the 1940s. It occupies a prime ranch location, across from the Granite Lodge and the swimming pool and with direct access to hiking trails.

On the main level is a spacious bedroom equipped with a king bed, an en-suite bath with a large two-person copper soaking tub and a private deck. The other main floor bedroom has a queen bed and bathroom. The main floor also features a full kitchen and dining area, living room and gas stove.

The lower level of the cottage features a bunkroom with two sets of bunks, each with a queen bed on the bottom and twin bed on the top, and a bathroom and sitting area. The fourth bedroom is an additional king suite with en-suite bath. The basement contains full laundry facilities.

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At a Glance

Sara Jane’s Cottage is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom luxury home.
Standard occupancy is eight guests, with a maximum of 12.
Amenities include a copper soaking tub, private deck, full kitchen, living room and laundry facilities.
Each accommodation is equipped with personal cruisers or mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 9 on the Ranch map below.

Aerial shot above several trees and cabins

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

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 personal mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
No. 1 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

7 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, en-suite 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 eight.
Amenities include a private deck, full kitchen, living area, stone fireplace and daybed reading nooks.
Each accommodation is equipped with personal cruisers or mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 10 on the Ranch map below.

Cabin bedroom with sliding wooden door leading to the bathroom

A woman relaxing in a bathtub while looking out the window

Looking out a window from the second floor

A log cabin living room with four chairs around a table

Bathroom with a bathtub next to a 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 personal mountain bikes for on-Ranch transportation.
Pet-friendly accommodation.
No. 18 on the Ranch map below.