The Ranch at Rock Creek is a place where families have powerful bonding experiences on 10 square miles of pristine ranch land – steeped in the family traditions of Montana.
Family Vacations
Being hands-on and device-free has never been more fun. The interactive atmosphere ensures personalized experiences while strengthening family bonds. Our Flint’s Forest Rangers Kids Club brings The Ranch to life for kids aged four to 12. With the help of our Flint’s Forest Rangers counselors, children discover a whole new world while adults venture further into Montana’s forests and mountains.
Family Reunions & Milestones
Celebrate with the ones you hold dear, as you make up for lost time with unforgettable family bonding time. Leave the coordination to us, so you spend more time enjoying our all-inclusive Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort and its robust year-round activities program. Enhance it with experiences like welcome gatherings, private meals and frontier skills classes and scavenger hunts.
Sample Family Itinerary
Arrival Day:
Check-In, Room Orientation, Relax
12 PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
2 PM
Hiking Activity
5 PM
Social Hour in the Great Room
7PM
Homestead Supper Club
8 PM
Evening Entertainment in the Silver Dollar Saloon
Day 2:
8 AM
Cowboy Breakfast at Piney Pond
10 AM
Group Scavenger Hunt
12PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
2 PM
Swimming in the Outdoor Pool
5 PM
Social Hour in the Great Room
6 PM
Chef’s Tasting Menu/ Flint’s Forest Rangers Kids Dinner
8 PM
S’mores Roasting by the Bonfire
Day 3
7:30 AM – 10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
10 AM
Ropes Course Challenges
12 Noon
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
2PM
Cross-Country Mountain Biking
5PM
Social Hour on the Buckle Barn Lawn
6-9PM
Dinner and Barn Dance
Day 4
7:30 AM – 10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
10 AM
Adults – Trail Ride to Sagebrush Flats
Kids – Flint’s Forest Rangers (Theme: Life at The Ranch Day)
12PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
2PM
Sapphire Mining
5PM
Social Hour in the Great Room
6PM
Stockmen’s Supper
8PM
Bowling in the Silver Dollar Saloon
Day 5
7:30 AM – 10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
10 AM
3-D Archery or Family Archery Tag
12PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
2 PM
Adults: Fly Fishing
Kids: Flint’s Forest Rangers Kids Club (Theme: Aquatic Life and Fishing)
5 PM
Social Hour in the Great Room
6 PM
Overland Route Tasting Menu/ Flint’s Forest Rangers Kids Dinner
8 PM
Shuffleboard in the Silver Dollar Saloon
Day 6
7:30 AM – 10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
10 AM
Art in Nature Class
12PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
2 PM
Adults: Sporting Clays
Kids: Flint’s Forest Rangers Kids Club (Theme: Outdoor Discovery)
5 PM
Cowboy Social Hour in Camp Roosevelt
6 PM
Rodeo in the Camp Roosevelt Arena
7PM
Rodeo Barbeque
8 PM
S’mores Roasting by the Bonfire
Day 7
7:30 AM – 10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
10 AM
Master Naturalist Class
12PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
2 PM
Adults: Pistols or Spa Treatment (additional cost)
Kids: Flint’s Forest Rangers Kids Club (Theme: Arts & Crafts)
6PM
Farewell Hoe Down Dinner with Life Music (additional cost)
Departure Day
7:30 AM – 10 AM
Breakfast in the Buckle Barn
10 AM
UTV Nature Tour
12 PM
Lunch in the Buckle Barn
Family Departs
All-Inclusive Adventures
Family Activities
Twice-daily activities are included in your stay.
Family Event Venues
Buckle Barn Great Hall & Lawn
From the 2,700 sq. ft. Great Hall to the surrounding flagstone and manicured lawn, the Buckle Barn is our most versatile year-round venue. Bathed in natural light and built with reclaimed barn wood and stamped ceiling tiles, our event barn can be booked for private breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and receptions. Enjoy cocktails on the lawn and an indoor reception or choose to expand into a large outdoor tent.
Capacity: 125
Size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Open: Year-Round
Blue Canteen
In concert with our custom glamping accommodations, The Blue Canteen is part ivory tent and part wooden cabin, featuring en plein air dining. An open kitchen provides a casual menu of burgers and barbeque, while fire pits and a wood stove radiate ample heat during an evening event.
Capacity: 125 (Indoor & Outdoor)
Size: 1,400 sq. ft.
Open: May-October
Destination Picnics
Travel by horse-drawn wagon with your group to a picnic at Piney Pond or Bikini Beach. Enjoy the fresh air and wildlife watching while you eat a picnic lunch served out of our historic chuck wagon.
Capacity: 30-125 (depending upon location)
Location: Piney Pond or Bikini Beach
Open: June-September
The Den
Bask in the glow of a crackling fire during a private dinner, yoga session or social hour. Although cozy in the winter, it can be combined with the Den Lawn in the warmer months to provide a much larger venue.
Capacity: 30
Size: 675 sq. ft.
Open: Year-Round
The Den Lawn
Manicured lawns next to Camp Roosevelt play host to one of our favorite events, the Hoedown. Although rustic in name, don’t underestimate the raucous good time provided by local musicians, dancing and a pig roast dinner served outdoors. Note: the Den Lawn is only available for full or partial buy-outs. Partial buy-outs must reserve entire east side of Rock Creek.
Capacity: 125
Size: 9,000 sq. ft.
Open: May-October
Granite Lodge Flagstone
The Flagstone sits at the center of the Granite Lodge courtyard by the Silver Dollar Saloon and the The Spa at Rock Creek. A wood fire outdoor grill and serving bar make it ideal for welcome receptions and festive outdoor meals. A welcome reception on the Flagstone may be provided free of charge with your wedding arrangements.
Capacity: 125
Size: 4,000 sq. ft.
Open: May-October
Note: Only available to full buy-outs
Granite Lodge & Patio
The Granite Lodge is reminiscent of the National Park lodges that defined Western luxury at the turn of the century. This year-round venue is excellent for four to six course meals featuring locally sourced ingredients. Each meal is complete with wine pairings.
Capacity: 75
Size: 1,550 sq. ft.
Open: Year-Round
Note: Only available to full buy-outs.
Tack Room
Host an unforgettable social hour or whiskey tasting in our tack room. Tour the walls of saddles, blankets and bridles and drink in the legendary Western smells of leather and hay. Our horses can play host along with our dedicated event staff.
Capacity: 24 seated, 40 standing
Size: 525 sq. ft.
Open: May-October
Silver Dollar Saloon
A ranch visit isn’t complete without a trip to the Silver Dollar Saloon. The large floor space is flexible for various seating styles or even a group yoga studio. The saloon‘s 14-foot screen and sound system also make it ideal for use as a private cinema.
Capacity: 125
Size: 1,200 sq. ft.
Open: Year-Round
Buckle Barn Library
The Library is dedicated to brunches, meetings or small receptions. Comforts include upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV, a wrap-around table and bookshelves filled with Western classics. This space also works well in combination with the Great Hall for a bar/lounge area.
Capacity: 30
Size: 625 sq. ft.
Open: Year-Round
Mountain Peak Champagne Toasts
Celebrate your success with premium champagne from a Ranch vista. Bring a photographer to the top for a photo session framed by the Pintler, John Long and Sapphire Mountain ranges.
Capacity: 30
Location: On-Ranch Mountain Peak
Open: May-October
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All-Inclusive Kids Adventures
Flint's Forest Rangers Kids Club
Explore the wonders of our ecosystem with Flint’s Forest Rangers. Our kids club is a fun, outdoor educational program. Kids participate in age-appropriate activities guided by a dedicated Flint’s Forest Rangers guide for several hours in the morning or afternoon. Rangers receive a drawstring bag with a water bottle hat and activity passport. Families can expand on the programming with the help of this passport by searching for constellations at night, illustrating what they find and picking up paw print stamps as they explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Flint’s Forest Rangers Kids Club program is included for children ages 4-12.
Yes, the Ranch does provide babysitting services, here are a few important things to know about our babysitting:Cost is $50/hr per babysitter.
Recommend pre-booking.
We require 8 hours notice for cancellations. If notice is given less than 8 hours, guest will be charged in full for the assigned babysitting shift.
Reservations of babysitting need to be a minimum of 2 hours.
Yes, we are pet-friendly! There is an extra charge of $100 per night for up to two pets for pet amenities. We cannot allow pets to stay in the Granite Lodge, but our reservations specialists can help you book another accommodation where they can stay with you.
No pets are allowed in dining areas.
Yes, but depending on the size of your family and their preferred dining times, some meals may take place at separate tables, but next to one another. Other meals we will be able to accommodate all family members at one table.
Yes, all accommodations will have a selection of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. You can also request additional complimentary beverages, snacks and periodicals to be stocked in your accommodation.
Depending on the size of the family and special requests, there could be a site fee for the location of the private meal. Please speak with your group coordinator to find out the exact cost.
We highly suggest packing layers. Mornings and evenings in Montana are chilly, afternoons have warmer temperatures.
All equipment needed for activities is provided through Rod & Gun Club. However, we do suggest that you pack your own hiking boots, hats, sunglasses, gloves and other commonly used items to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Riding boots with a one inch heel are recommended.
Airport transfers are available and included from Missoula, Butte and Anaconda airports. A Ranch employee will greet guests at the airport and drive them to The Ranch. Water and snacks are available for the drive.
The Ranch is committed to ensuring the safety of our guests. Please visit our dedicated page to see our response to COVID-19 during activities and during your entire stay.