Fall Vacations at the Ranch

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

Welcome to Gold Country. We invite you to seclude yourself in a luxury cabin or stay at our homestead hub, the Granite Lodge. Spot migrating elk, bighorn sheep and raptors as they feast off the land and summit our peaks alongside you.

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Ranch Fall Happenings

Experience Autumn's Gold Rush

  • 27 Included Fall Activities
  • New dining experiences every day, including Sage Flats Dinner, Dutch Oven Dinner and the Chef’s Tasting Menu
  • Learn about Human and Horse Connections every Tuesday
  • Delight in scotch and cigars every Wednesday on the Flagstone
  • Watch the Running of the Horses every Thursday and Saturday
  • Enjoy Saturday Barn Dances through October 14
  • Sip & Shop at the Mercantile every Friday
  • Saddle up to the horse trailer turned bar at the Sundance Social Hour every Saturday through October 14
  • Bloody Mary Bar and Fly Tying Expo every Sunday

Seasonal Celebrations

Autumn Harvest Weekend with LeAnn Rimes

October 5-9, 2023

During our annual Autumn Harvest Weekend we slow down for slow food as we delight all the senses – changing landscapes in golden and ruby hues; incredible flavors and aromas from the bountiful harvest; hands-on activities; and heavenly sounds provided by Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes.

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Seasonal Celebrations

Thanksgiving

November 20-26, 2023

Inspired by the heart, soul and bounty of our beloved Western Montana, our celebration invites you to return to nature to spend time with those you love most without added stress. Give thanks for the beauty and depth of the world around us and delight in Executive Chef Drage’s farm-to-table cuisine gratefully produced by Northwest farms and ranches.

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Seasonal Celebrations

Labor Day Summer Send-Off

August 29-September 2, 2024

Chappellet Winery helps us bid a fond farewell to the long summer days with a special send-off, in Big Sky Country style. Our Relais & Châteaux chefs will pair summer’s best produce with Chappellet Winery’s delicious vintages during an exclusive Vinter’s Social Hour and Winemaker’s Tasting Dinner. Meanwhile enjoy the last barn dance, ranch rodeo and Cowboy Breakfast of the season between your two daily adventures, special events and campfire culinary delights en plein air.

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Sample Fall Itinerary

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

Arrival Day

Check-In, Room Orientation, Relax

12 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2 PM

UTV Nature Tour

4-6 PM

Sip & Shop

5-8 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

7 PM

Chef’s Tasting Menu
(Dining experiences vary every day)

9 PM-12 AM

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Day 2

Morning

Pastries in the Great Room

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10 AM

Guided Fly Fishing

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2:30 PM

Hiking to Mary Beth’s Peak

3:45 PM

Sundance Social Hour with Running of the Horses

7-9 PM

Dinner & Buckle Barn Dance (Through October 14)
Dutch Oven Dinner (After October 14)

9 PM-12 AM

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Woman with earmuffs at gun range shooting

Day 3

Morning

Pastries in the Great Room

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

9 AM

Sporting Clays

11 AM

Bloody Mary Bar

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2:15 PM

Mapping & Orienteering *New for 2023*

5:30-7 PM

Fly Tying Expo

5-7 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

6-9PM 

Stockmen’s Supper

9 PM-12 AM

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Silver Dollar Saloon bar with saddles

Day 4

Morning

Pastries in the Great Room

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10 AM

3-D Archery

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2PM

Respite on Rock Creek

5-7 PM

Social Hour with the GM

6-9 PM

Sage Flats Dinner

9 PM-12 AM

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Close up of chef grinding pepper on barbequed vegetables

Day 5

Morning

Pastries in the Great Room

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10 AM

Trail Riding

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

2 PM

Human and Horse Connection

5-7 PM

Social Hour in the Great Room

6-9 PM

Northwest Barbeque Dinner

9 PM-12 AM

Evening Revelry in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Three moose standing by a tree

Departure Day

Morning

Pastries in the Great Room

7:30 AM – 10 AM

Breakfast in the Buckle Barn

10 AM

Cross-Country Biking on eBikes

12-2 PM

Lunch in the Buckle Barn

Afternoon Departure

Our Favorite Fall Adventures

Twice-daily activities are included in your stay.

View Fall Activities
UTV Tours
Fly Fishing
Sporting Clays
Horseback Riding
Archery
Photography Workshop and Scavenger Hunt
Pistol Range
Frontier Skills
Wildlife Viewing
Mapping and Orienteering
Rimfire Range
Silver Dollar Saloon

Fall Accommodations

Eagle's Perch Cabin Premium Granite Lodge Rooms Cattail Cabin Elite Granite Lodge Rooms Trapper Cabin Sweet Grass Cabin
Cabin surrounded by trees in the Autumn
Cabin bedroom
Cabin bedroom
Cabin covered in snow during the winter
Log cabin living room, ceiling fan above a chair, sofa and coffee table
Bathroom with white sink and bath tub, chandelier lighting fixture
Two bunkbeds inside a cabin
A white bathtub in a corner facing a window
Long exposure shot of a starry night and several cabins lit with Christmas lights
Open doors leading to a bedroom
A porcelain sink in a washroom with a small wooden framed mirror and folded towels under the sink
Cabin bedroom

Eagle's Perch Cabin

6 Guests Max, 2342 Sq Feet

Eagle’s Perch is a two-story luxury home with views of native grasslands and wildflower meadows. With a keen eye, you may be able to spot Rock Creek’s resident eagles, hawks or osprey in the nearby trees or catch a whiff of Chef Drage’s seasonal inspiration in his fragrant herb garden, located just outside the home.
The layout makes it perfect for family ranch vacations, complete with a king suite and full bath on the main level, separated from the living area by sliding barn doors. The main floor boasts a large sitting area, laundry facility and game nook. The second story of the cabin features two sets of twin bunk beds and an additional bathroom, making it ideal for children’s sleepovers during holiday celebrations and family reunions.
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At a Glance

  • Eagle’s Perch is a two-story luxury log home.

  • Standard occupancy is two to four guests, with a maximum of six.

  • For a larger group, Eagle’s Perch can be reserved in conjunction with neighboring luxury homes.

  • Each accommodation is equipped with comfort bikes for on-Ranch transportation.

  • Pet-friendly accommodation.

  • No. 19 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
Cabin bedroom with white four post bed
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
Cabin bedroom with two double beds

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.

Cabin covered in snow in the winter
Cabin bedroom
Lit fireplace in a cabin with chairs and a couch
Interior of cabin with fireplace and couches
Cabin bathroom
Cabin porch with rocking chairs
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
Cabin bathroom

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, 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 eight.

  • 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.

Bedroom with two white leather chairs across from the bed, french doors lead to a patio with rocking chairs
Garden view outside a large cabin
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
Water bottles with Ranch at Rock Creek logos printed on them
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.

Bedroom view inside a trapper cabin
Trapper cabin lit up at night
Bedroom view inside a trapper cabin
Bedroom view inside a trapper cabin
Trapper cabin porch
Hot tub outside a cabin
A tiled shower with a frosted window in the side of the wall
Bedroom view inside a trapper cabin
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
Cabin tent
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
Cabin living room
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.

Fall Vacation

Testimonials

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“We travelled here from Australia to celebrate our 20 year wedding anniversary. With our dollar conversion it was a very special treat but so very worth it! The service is second to none, the activities were all fantastic fun (and private) and the decor of the ranch was outstanding, the beauty of the surrounds in the first week of autumn was stunning. Lots of beautiful snow to ride the horses in, ski, ice skate and snowmobile. It is all inclusive so no need to worry about cost. ”
Ozetravellers

Tripadvisor, April 2023

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“Excellent in all respects. The clamping units were sublime. The fall fishing was some of the best I've experienced. The staff was really well trained and a pleasure to get to know. The activity guides were wonderful to spend time with.”
tntreu

Tripadvisor, November 2020

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