YOUR WEEK AT THE RANCH

At an altitude of 3,300 feet, the ranch is situated in a wide-open meadow with a year-round creek, and is surrounded by unending timbered mountains. Seven miles from the mailbox, you will find solitude and quiet here. Deer grazing, and coyotes mousing in the meadow is a common site.
Moose pass through the ranch, and elk too!
Homesteaded in the 1890's by the Davis family, you'll find remnants of the past, such as their original house site, the later used "Davis Place," and the "Old Orr Place." Still used today, little log houses nestled along the edges of the tree line and the meadow. Cattle moved into the valley in the 1920's.

Sunday
Check in is at 3 pm or transfer possible from Kalispell airport or hotel at around noon. Settle in, get acquainted and meet the crew. Orientation is at 5:30 on the week's activities and to learn your expectations too.

Monday
Help saddle at 7:15 am, or sleep in. We'll see you at 8:15 for breakfast. 9:00 AM we'll meet you out by the horses. We work with you individually to adjust your saddle, and to learn this style of riding. We take all the time necessary to ensure you are comfortable with your horse, and you learn all the skills for a great week of working cattle, improving your riding skills, and enjoying the country.

Tuesday - Friday
We are flexible. There's always cattle work to be done on summer range, learn to work your horse cutting and Ranch penning yearlings, further your horsemanship skills, learn to throw a rope from the ground using roping dummies, or find new routes over the surrounding mountains.

Fridays
There is always of course, RIDING, but this day is a good one to maybe see some of the sites around northwest Montana. Kootenai Falls, Glacier National Park. We can also set up reservations to go white water rafting, or on a guided fly fishing trip. Shopping sprees at the local western stores, or find a treasure at an antique store. Rental car needed for off ranch activities.

Saturday
Leisurely breakfast, group photos, and then it's time to say good-bye!
Transfer to Kalispell airport or hotel in the morning.
Night at hotel optional (don't hesitate to ask us if needed).

Our Season Schedule

March and April: Share in the wonder of calving season riding to check the herd for new calves. Assist the cowboys with ear tagging and first vaccinations. Possibly help a momma cow bring junior into the world! We're also feeding with hay wagons each morning and when all the "chores" are taken care of, learn from the ground up about starting horses and fine-tune your horsemanship skills in our heated indoor arena.

First two weeks of May: Experience BRANDING and assist with doctoring calves. Further your horsemanship skills. Ride our summer range to learn the country and check fences, or hunt for shed deer and elk antlers. We can also bring the steers in and you can learn to work your horse ranch penning, sorting, and cutting. Those interested in learning to rope, we'll get you started from the ground.

Mid May through mid October: Riding is a real hoot moving momma cows and their calves to new pastures. The ranch is very conscientious about proper land management and you'll take a big part in it. There's a part for all levels of riders to participate in. Ride the drag to push cattle, ride the flanks to keep those ol' girls in line. You'll be quite the hand!

November through the end of February: Horses and staff take time off.

After a full day of riding, dawn your terry robe, and slippers and head to the hot tub! A game of pool, ping-pong, or settling in to one of the overstuffed couches to enjoy an old western movie in our game room is always an after dinner treat. A volleyball net and horseshoe pit is also available. Many evenings are spent talking of the day's adventures, or quietly soaking it all in.

Meals
The cheeriest cooks in the West will greet you every morning and evening. Every meal is prepared with pride, and the refrigerator is always open to you. If you're hungry around here, "It's your own fault!" You'll enjoy fresh breads, salads, fruits, and vegetables. Mouth-watering entrees include garlic bacon wrapped rib roast, Flambéed brandied mushroom chicken, and the most tender barbecued ribs you'll ever find! Special diet? Just let the cooks know and they'll accommodate you.

All rates are based on accomodation in a lodge room.

Supplements and reductions only apply to departures from May 9th to October 10:
- Cabins (2 persons minimum) : 150 € /person
- Discount for the 3rd and 4th person in a cabin : -210 €
- Discount for children under 12 (in cabins only) : -210 €
- Discount for non riders : - 265 €

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