Monday, November 23-28, 2020
Chef Josh Drage invites you to enjoy his orchestration of Montana’s bountiful harvest. Delight in traditional culinary offerings inspired by the heart, soul and bounty of our beloved Western Montana. The Ranch at Rock Creek is a special place to host warm and memorable gatherings for families of any size – scroll below to view our homes on the range. Rejuvenate and reconnect in splendid accommodations surrounded by Big Sky Country adventure and wildlife.
Our itinerary combines American traditions, like feasts and football, with wild pursuits and fireside luxuries. Each morning and afternoon, try your hand at outdoor adventures including cross-country mountain biking, hiking expeditions, shooting, archery, horseback riding, fly fishing and geotagging. Thanksgiving Dinner in the Granite Lodge features multiple courses bursting with locally sourced Western delights. Families have more time to enjoy themselves when The Ranch takes care of the activities, amenities and first-class cuisine. View the 2020 itinerary below, with additional festive activities for our youngest travelers as part of our Little Grizzlies Kids Club. Please note that all events are subject to change due to safety and social distancing.
Our Ranch Ambassadors customize all itineraries to meet schedule changes, personal preferences, ability levels and needs.
6:30AM ~ 7:30AM
Coffee & Pastries
Delivered to Your Accommodation
7:30AM ~ 10:00AM
Breakfast
Buckle Barn
Noon ~ 2:00PM
Lunch
Buckle Barn
2:00PM
Art in Nature with Artist-in-Residence John Piacquadio
Rod & Gun Club
5:00PM ~ 7:00PM
Happy Hour on the Porch
Accommodation or Aspen Deck
6:00PM ~ 9:00PM
Homestead Supper Club
Granite Lodge
8:00PM
S'mores by the Fire
Granite Lodge Patio
6:30AM ~ 7:30AM
Coffee & Pastries
Delivered to Your Accommodation
7:30AM ~ 10:00AM
Breakfast
Buckle Barn
10:00AM
Build Your Own Cornucopia
Rod & Gun Club
Noon ~ 2:00PM
Lunch
Buckle Barn
2:00PM
Master Naturalist Discovery Walk
Rod & Gun Club
3:00PM ~ 5:00PM
Tea Tasting
Rod & Gun Club
5:00PM ~ 7:00PM
Happy Hour on the Porch
Accommodation or Aspen Deck
6:00PM ~ 9:00PM
Chef's Tasting Menu
Granite Lodge
6:30AM ~ 7:30AM
Coffee & Pastries
Delivered to Your Accommodation
7:30AM ~ 10:00AM
Breakfast
Buckle Barn
8:00AM
Macy's Parade Followed by Football
The Great Room
10:30AM
Turkey Trot 5K
Rod & Gun Club
Noon ~ 2:00PM
Turkey "Shoot" and Lunch
Buckle Barn
2:00PM
Afternoon Activity
5:00PM ~ 7:00PM
Happy Hour on the Porch
Accommodation or Aspen Deck
5:00PM ~ 8:00PM
Thanksgiving Dinner
Granite Lodge
6:30AM ~ 7:30AM
Coffee & Pastries
Delivered to Your Accommodation
7:30AM ~ 10:00AM
Breakfast
Buckle Barn
9:30AM
Gratitude Meditation
The Den
Noon ~ 2:00PM
Lunch
Buckle Barn
Noon ~ 3:00PM
Local Artisan Showcase & Sale
Buckle Barn
5:00PM ~ 6:00PM
Happy Hour
Buckle Barn
6:00PM ~ 9:00PM
Barn Dance & Dinner
Buckle Barn
6:30AM ~ 7:30AM
Coffee & Pastries
Delivered to Your Accommodation
7:30AM ~ 10:00AM
Breakfast
Buckle Barn
11:00AM
Football Watching Party
Noon ~ 2:00PM
Lunch
Buckle Barn
2:00PM ~ 4:00PM
Build a Family Brand
Horse Barn
3:00PM ~ 4:30PM
Wagon Rides
Granite Lodge Flagstone to the Buckle Barn
5:00PM ~ 7:00PM
Happy Hour on the Porch
Accommodation or Aspen Deck
6:00PM ~ 9:00PM
Home on the Range Dinner
Granite Lodge
Dig into Executive Chef Drage’s extravagant feasts before diving into the king bed in a Loft – a place that held endless feasts for horses for over 100 years. The lovingly converted hay loft in the Historic Barn is one of our most charming accommodations, ideal for a couple or small family.
Each of The Ranch’s 29 accommodations are unique, but Sweet Grass is an architectural feat – a three-room glamping tent. Shortening days feel brighter when you wake up in a pillowy soft king bed under canvas. Enjoy your private haven on Rock Creek with a fire-lit dip in your cedar soaking tub as winter’s first snowflakes fall.
Sara Jane’s Cottage was built with family in mind. Named after the daughter of former ranch manager Grover Bowles, it’s built with both kids and parents in mind. Kids will dream of the Wild West as they sleep in rustic bunks and their own family room space, while parents relax in their two-person copper soaking tub. Four bedrooms and bathrooms and bunks allow for a large family to roam inside and out between bountiful meals.