Summer Season Rates & Booking

Winter Season Rates & Booking

Environmental & Social Practices

Riding Lessons

Cattle work - pasture gathers

Branding work

Calving work

Arena Work

Sample Riding Itinerary

Setting

Detailed Activities

Owner Info

Our Managers

• Room type | nameSummer ratesWinter rates

• Lodge | Main Lodge l Overview$0n/a

  • Description

    The main lodge is 6,200 square feet of classic elegance and traditional western informality. It will be your relaxing retreat during your horse riding holiday. With 6 bedrooms, three common spaces, and a game parlor, the lodge is sure to please. There is no shortage of great views from the decks that overlook the back horse pasture, the arena, and even the wildlife rich wetlands surrounding Spencer Lake.

  • Rooms

    6

  • Max occupancy

    18

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    no minimum

• Cabin | Eagles Nest $325-$515n/a

  • Description

    Eagles Nest – The top suite in the cabin Eagles Nest offers a bedroom with a queen bed, a sleeping loft with two full size log beds, a living room with two more full size futons, a private bath, a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, sink and coffee maker. The deck overlooks the south pasture and surrounding forest, which is a great place to watch the local wild inhabitants. The Eagles Nest can sleep up to 10 utilizing the two futons in the sitting area.

  • Rooms

    3

  • Max occupancy

    10

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Private bathroom

  • Amenities

    fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area

• Cabin | Bear Den$325-$490n/a

  • Description

    One of the cabin suites, Bear Den offers a bedroom with a king size log bed, a living room with two incredibly comfortable full size log futons, a private full bathroom, a kitchenette with microwave, sink, refrigerator and coffee maker. Bear Den also offers a private covered porch. The Bear Den also features a deck that overlooks the South pasture and surrounding forest. Don't be surprised if you see a Moose or a few deer in the mornings and early evenings.

  • Rooms

    1

  • Max occupancy

    6

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Private bathroom

  • Amenities

    fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area

• Lodge | Main Lodge l Aspen Suite$330-$515$200-$275

  • Description

    The Aspen suite is beautifully appointed with a king bed, large full bathroom with double headed shower, jetted tub, bidet, and large vanity. Aspen also offers a private deck, television and a great view. The Aspen Suite also has bunk beds in an attached but separate bedroom. Perfect for families on a horseback riding vacation.

  • Rooms

    1

  • Max occupancy

    4

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Private bathroom

  • Amenities

    hair dryer, seating area, washer / dryer

  • Entertainment

    tv, jetted tub in bath

• Lodge | Main Lodge l Solitude$300-$425$125-$185

  • Description

    The Solitude has a full bathroom, two beautiful wooden futons and a queen bed sleeping up to 6 very comfortably. Great for group ranch vacations.

  • Rooms

    1

  • Max occupancy

    6

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Private bathroom

  • Amenities

    hair dryer, seating area, washer / dryer

  • Entertainment

    hot tub

• Lodge | Main Lodge l Whitetail $300-$425$125-$185

  • Description

    A real favorite amongst guests, sleeps two in a queen bed and can also accommodate two more on a full-sized futon. It has a private bathroom, large walk-in closet and a great view of the property and the lake.

  • Rooms

    1

  • Max occupancy

    4

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    no minimum

  • Bathrooms

    Private bathroom

  • Amenities

    washer / dryer

  • Entertainment

    hot tub

• Lodge | Main Lodge l Tamarack$295-$345$75-$105

  • Description

    The Tamarack is on the first floor. It sleeps two with a queen bed, and has a walk out to the main deck overlooking the south pasture. It has a half bath directly across the hall with access to a shared full bathroom one floor down.

  • Rooms

    1

  • Max occupancy

    2

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Shared bathroom

  • Amenities

    washer / dryer

  • Entertainment

    hot tub

• Lodge | Main Lodge l Appaloosa$285-$325$65-$85

  • Description

    Appaloosa is our most affordable bedroom, which is a short distance from the game parlor on the first floor. The Appaloosa is furnished with log furniture and has a queen bed. A shared full bath is directly across the hall.

  • Rooms

    1

  • Max occupancy

    2

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Shared bathroom

  • Entertainment

    tv, hot tub

• Lodge | Main Lodge l Sunroom$325-$490$125-$250

  • Description

    Sit on your walk out patio, sip a beverage and watch all the operations of the ranch. The Sunroom has a queen bed, full bathroom and an adjoining yet separate bedroom with a set of bunk beds and two full sized futons making it great for family dude ranch vacations.

  • Rooms

    2

  • Max occupancy

    8

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Private bathroom

  • Amenities

    hair dryer, seating area

  • Entertainment

    tv, hot tub

• Lodge | Main Lodge l Gameroom$0n/a

  • Description

    Our game parlor is equipped with a big screen television, a pool table, dartboard, wood stove, card table/chess set, a bar area and lots of space to move about. There are two futons in the basement as well for a family style sleeping arrangement.

  • Max occupancy

    4

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    no minimum

• Luxury Tent | Bitterroot tent$300-$425n/a

  • Description

    This isn’t your ordinary “pup tent.” Glamping or “Glamorous Camping” has come of age here at the Bar W. You get the best of both worlds – being and feeling a part of nature while staying in an elegant setting at the same time. Wake up, make a cup of coffee and sit on your deck watching the ranch come alive all around you. If you want to help with chores and catching the horses, you better hurry though - you have to be there pretty early. Head to breakfast and enjoy a hearty meal sure to keep you fully charged for your activity filled day-- h

  • Rooms

    1

  • Max occupancy

    4

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Private bathroom

  • Amenities

    fridge, hair dryer, seating area, air conditioning, washer / dryer

• Luxury Tent | Stillwater$300-$425n/a

  • Description

    This isn’t your ordinary “pup tent.” Glamping or “Glamorous Camping” has come of age here at the Bar W. You get the best of both worlds – being and feeling a part of nature while staying in an elegant setting at the same time. Wake up, make a cup of coffee and sit on your deck watching the ranch come alive all around you. If you want to help with chores and catching the horses, you better hurry though - you have to be there pretty early. Head to breakfast and enjoy a hearty meal sure to keep you fully charged for your activity filled day-- h

  • Rooms

    1

  • Max occupancy

    4

  • Prices listed are

    per person

  • Minimum stay

    3 nights

  • Bathrooms

    Private bathroom

  • Amenities

    fridge, hair dryer, seating area, air conditioning, washer / dryer

  • Entertainment

    hot tub

Fishing & Wildlife

Offsite Activities

Local Attractions

• WhatWhen

• Cowgirl UpMay 27 2012

  • Description

    Retreat to the beautiful Bar W Guest Ranch on Spencer Lake in Northwest Montana for a 6 night / 5 day get-a-way. The Bar W is offering an all inclusive package for women to “Cowgirl Up” with their best friends, sisters, daughters, or just come alone and enjoy the camaraderie as the "girls" take over the ranch. This special package combines nature’s simplicity with western informality and provides you with a true Montana retreat to refuel your spirit and delight your body. The "Cowgirl Up" is an all-inclusive woman's adventure retreat in keeping with the simple yet elegant Bar W style. Before exploring close to a million acres of trails, your get-a-way starts with a "Saddle Up" horsemanship clinic in the arena where you’ll choose your horse and find your seat. Each and everyday you can ride to your hearts delight with one of our expert wranglers - or not - perhaps you just want to kick back relax and let Montana surround you. In addition to the trails, prairies and mountainous terrain, novice and experienced riders will also enjoy working cattle and learning the fine skill of individual and team sorting and penning in the arena. For the more experienced rider, there is also an opportunity to try their hand at barrel racing and roping. And, just when you think life doesn’t get any better, you'll kick off your shoes for a honey and hot cream rock foot massage followed by a couple hours of real pampering. At the end of the day, wind down and enjoy the Vintners presentation and cocktail receptions followed by a down home Montana style dinner that will absolutely delight your palate. Then head down to the Blue Moon for some “two stepping” or out to the hot tub for more relaxation under the stars – it’s up to you! Time will run a little slower, things will seem a little easier, and every day will feel like Saturday - You will feel reborn! PACKAGE INCLUDES: * Full accommodations including all meals * Private vintner’s presentation * Gourmet picnic lunch on Spencer Lake * Team penning/sorting and cow cutting * Evening cocktail receptions * Two Stepping Lessons and square dancing * Roping, barrel racing, shooting, fly casting lessons and archery * 2 hour SPA Package o Honey & hot cream hot rock foot massage o Kitchen fassage - Hand vacation o Half hour massage Pricing varies based on room and number of occupants, double occupancy ranges from $1645- $2215 per person. Please visit our Cowgirl Up page on our website for pricing table or send us an inquiry, we'd love to help!

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• Cowgirl UpSep 23 2012

  • Description

    Retreat to the beautiful Bar W Guest Ranch on Spencer Lake in Northwest Montana for a 6 night / 5 day get-a-way. The Bar W is offering an all inclusive package for women to “Cowgirl Up” with their best friends, sisters, daughters, or just come alone and enjoy the camaraderie as the "girls" take over the ranch. This special package combines nature’s simplicity with western informality and provides you with a true Montana retreat to refuel your spirit and delight your body. The "Cowgirl Up" is an all-inclusive woman's adventure retreat in keeping with the simple yet elegant Bar W style. Before exploring close to a million acres of trails, your get-a-way starts with a "Saddle Up" horsemanship clinic in the arena where you’ll choose your horse and find your seat. Each and everyday you can ride to your hearts delight with one of our expert wranglers - or not - perhaps you just want to kick back relax and let Montana surround you. In addition to the trails, prairies and mountainous terrain, novice and experienced riders will also enjoy working cattle and learning the fine skill of individual and team sorting and penning in the arena. For the more experienced rider, there is also an opportunity to try their hand at barrel racing and roping. And, just when you think life doesn’t get any better, you'll kick off your shoes for a honey and hot cream rock foot massage followed by a couple hours of real pampering. At the end of the day, wind down and enjoy the Vintners presentation and cocktail receptions followed by a down home Montana style dinner that will absolutely delight your palate. Then head down to the Blue Moon for some “two stepping” or out to the hot tub for more relaxation under the stars – it’s up to you! Time will run a little slower, things will seem a little easier, and every day will feel like Saturday - You will feel reborn! PACKAGE INCLUDES: * Full accommodations including all meals * Private vintner’s presentation * Gourmet picnic lunch on Spencer Lake * Team penning/sorting and cow cutting * Evening cocktail receptions * Two Stepping Lessons and square dancing * Roping, barrel racing, shooting, fly casting lessons and archery * 2 hour SPA Package o Honey & hot cream hot rock foot massage o Kitchen fassage - Hand vacation o Half hour massage Pricing varies based on room and number of occupants, double occupancy ranges from $1645- $2215 per person. Please visit our Cowgirl Up page on our website for pricing table or send us an inquiry, we'd love to help!

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• Cowgirl UpMay 20 2012

  • Description

    Retreat to the beautiful Bar W Guest Ranch on Spencer Lake in Northwest Montana for a 6 night / 5 day get-a-way. The Bar W is offering an all inclusive package for women to “Cowgirl Up” with their best friends, sisters, daughters, or just come alone and enjoy the camaraderie as the "girls" take over the ranch. This special package combines nature’s simplicity with western informality and provides you with a true Montana retreat to refuel your spirit and delight your body. The "Cowgirl Up" is an all-inclusive woman's adventure retreat in keeping with the simple yet elegant Bar W style. Before exploring close to a million acres of trails, your get-a-way starts with a "Saddle Up" horsemanship clinic in the arena where you’ll choose your horse and find your seat. Each and everyday you can ride to your hearts delight with one of our expert wranglers - or not - perhaps you just want to kick back relax and let Montana surround you. In addition to the trails, prairies and mountainous terrain, novice and experienced riders will also enjoy working cattle and learning the fine skill of individual and team sorting and penning in the arena. For the more experienced rider, there is also an opportunity to try their hand at barrel racing and roping. And, just when you think life doesn’t get any better, you'll kick off your shoes for a honey and hot cream rock foot massage followed by a couple hours of real pampering. At the end of the day, wind down and enjoy the Vintners presentation and cocktail receptions followed by a down home Montana style dinner that will absolutely delight your palate. Then head down to the Blue Moon for some “two stepping” or out to the hot tub for more relaxation under the stars – it’s up to you! Time will run a little slower, things will seem a little easier, and every day will feel like Saturday - You will feel reborn! PACKAGE INCLUDES: * Full accommodations including all meals * Private vintner’s presentation * Gourmet picnic lunch on Spencer Lake * Team penning/sorting and cow cutting * Evening cocktail receptions * Two Stepping Lessons and square dancing * Roping, barrel racing, shooting, fly casting lessons and archery * 2 hour SPA Package o Honey & hot cream hot rock foot massage o Kitchen fassage - Hand vacation o Half hour massage Pricing varies based on room and number of occupants, double occupancy ranges from $1645- $2215 per person. Please visit our Cowgirl Up page on our website for pricing table or send us an inquiry, we'd love to help!

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• Cowgirl UpOct 07 2012

  • Description

    Retreat to the beautiful Bar W Guest Ranch on Spencer Lake in Northwest Montana for a 6 night / 5 day get-a-way. The Bar W is offering an all inclusive package for women to “Cowgirl Up” with their best friends, sisters, daughters, or just come alone and enjoy the camaraderie as the "girls" take over the ranch. This special package combines nature’s simplicity with western informality and provides you with a true Montana retreat to refuel your spirit and delight your body. The "Cowgirl Up" is an all-inclusive woman's adventure retreat in keeping with the simple yet elegant Bar W style. Before exploring close to a million acres of trails, your get-a-way starts with a "Saddle Up" horsemanship clinic in the arena where you’ll choose your horse and find your seat. Each and everyday you can ride to your hearts delight with one of our expert wranglers - or not - perhaps you just want to kick back relax and let Montana surround you. In addition to the trails, prairies and mountainous terrain, novice and experienced riders will also enjoy working cattle and learning the fine skill of individual and team sorting and penning in the arena. For the more experienced rider, there is also an opportunity to try their hand at barrel racing and roping. And, just when you think life doesn’t get any better, you'll kick off your shoes for a honey and hot cream rock foot massage followed by a couple hours of real pampering. At the end of the day, wind down and enjoy the Vintners presentation and cocktail receptions followed by a down home Montana style dinner that will absolutely delight your palate. Then head down to the Blue Moon for some “two stepping” or out to the hot tub for more relaxation under the stars – it’s up to you! Time will run a little slower, things will seem a little easier, and every day will feel like Saturday - You will feel reborn! PACKAGE INCLUDES: * Full accommodations including all meals * Private vintner’s presentation * Gourmet picnic lunch on Spencer Lake * Team penning/sorting and cow cutting * Evening cocktail receptions * Two Stepping Lessons and square dancing * Roping, barrel racing, shooting, fly casting lessons and archery * 2 hour SPA Package o Honey & hot cream hot rock foot massage o Kitchen fassage - Hand vacation o Half hour massage Pricing varies based on room and number of occupants, double occupancy ranges from $1645- $2215 per person. Please visit our Cowgirl Up page on our website for pricing table or send us an inquiry, we'd love to help!

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• Fall Cattle DriveSep 15 2012

  • Description

    “The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” Spoken by Will Rogers, Winston Churchill, and Ronald Reagan, among many others and finer words were never spoken. Man’s universal love of horses has taken man and horse into a world of incredibly diverse use. But, there’s one area of the horse world that isn’t mentioned enough and that’s “Cowboying,” and that may be the best of them all. “Cowboying on the Great Divide” is scheduled for this fall hosted by the Bar W Guest Ranch. It’s all about horses, cattle, great country, and you! At the Bar W, we have created a cattle drive adventure that rounds out all of the experiences of a cattle round-up. Having participated in traditional cattle drives, we wanted our guests to experience the “best of” what a cattle drive offers. We’ll begin at the ranch with horsemanship lessons working with cattle, getting your seat and making sure you and your horse are a match. Then we head out to the Blackfoot reservation for the next four days to our base camp. Over this four day trip on 50,000 acres, you’ll ride as far as you can see to gather up the cattle, drive them back to the corrals, sort the mother cows and calves, brand, inoculate, and doctor the young males. You’ll feel like a real cowhand riding out for different herds – long horns one day, then cows and we’ll even go out for some bucking horses before heading back to the ranch. We’ll round out the week with a ride to the Canadian Boarder -smooth beautiful country along Lake Koocanusa, to Stryker Peak or Krinklehorn territories - mountainous rides with steep climbs. Pricing varies depending on which room you choose and number of occupants. Price range for double occupancy is between $1995-$2400 per person. Please send us an inquiry and we'd be happy to respond with availability and pricing.

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• Spring Cattle DriveJun 02 2012

  • Description

    “The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” Spoken by Will Rogers, Winston Churchill, and Ronald Reagan, among many others and finer words were never spoken. Man’s universal love of horses has taken man and horse into a world of incredibly diverse use. But, there’s one area of the horse world that isn’t mentioned enough and that’s “Cowboying,” and that may be the best of them all. “Cowboying on the Great Divide” is scheduled for this fall hosted by the Bar W Guest Ranch. It’s all about horses, cattle, great country, and you! At the Bar W, we have created a cattle drive adventure that rounds out all of the experiences of a cattle round-up. Having participated in traditional cattle drives, we wanted our guests to experience the “best of” what a cattle drive offers. We’ll begin at the ranch with horsemanship lessons working with cattle, getting your seat and making sure you and your horse are a match. Then we head out to the Blackfoot reservation for the next four days to our base camp. Over this four day trip on 50,000 acres, you’ll ride as far as you can see to gather up the cattle, drive them back to the corrals, sort the mother cows and calves, brand, inoculate, and doctor the young males. You’ll feel like a real cowhand riding out for different herds – long horns one day, then cows and we’ll even go out for some bucking horses before heading back to the ranch. We’ll round out the week with a ride to the Canadian Boarder -smooth beautiful country along Lake Koocanusa, to Stryker Peak or Krinklehorn territories - mountainous rides with steep climbs. Pricing varies depending on which room you choose and number of occupants. Price range for double occupancy is between $1995-$2400 per person. Please send us an inquiry and we'd be happy to respond with availability and pricing.

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• Adults Only WeekMay 13 2012

  • Description

    Imagine a place where time runs a little slower… things seem a little easier ... where everyday feels like Saturday. . . where you can find rest for your body, mind and soul and you can just simply breath again! Please come and join us for a week of fun for the Bar W Ranch Adults Only Week. Singles, couples and parents alike are invited to unwind for a 6 night getaway. Escape to beautiful Whitefish and experience for yourself some of the most unspoiled nature while exploring Montana’s spectacular and diverse scenery by horseback. The Adults Only Week at the Bar W is an all inclusive retreat designed to allow you to relax, have fun and let your stress evaporate into the fresh mountain air. Your biggest daily dilemma will be choosing between the fantastic trail riding or working on horsemanship skills with team penning/sorting of cattle, barrel racing, and roping during your dude ranch vacation! If you’d like to spend some time out of the saddle we offer something for everyone including skeet shooting, fly casting lessons, archery, horseshoes, campfires and guided hikes. Winding down at the end of each day you are invited to join us for our informal cocktail receptions sitting by a cozy fire in our lodge. By the middle of the week you’ll be ready for a night on the town in Whitefish (recently named one of the "Top Ten Cool Towns" by Frommer's Budget Travel) starting with a fantastic dinner at Mambo Italiano and then hit the local watering holes! If you have a relaxing evening in mind mosey back to the ranch for a seat in the hot tub and gaze at the stars that fill Montana’s big sky. Or you might find yourself grabbing a book, a blanket, a cup of tea and settling into one of the leather chairs overlooking the pasture. So if you are ready to make some lasting memories, come join us for great riding, scenery, and fun at our Guest Ranch in Montana, the Bar W. Pricing varies based on room and number of occupants, double occupancy ranges from $1590-$2010 per person. Please visit our Adults Only page on our website for pricing table or send us an inquiry, we'd love to help!

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• Adults Only WeekSep 30 2012

  • Description

    Imagine a place where time runs a little slower… things seem a little easier ... where everyday feels like Saturday. . . where you can find rest for your body, mind and soul and you can just simply breath again! Please come and join us for a week of fun for the Bar W Ranch Adults Only Week. Singles, couples and parents alike are invited to unwind for a 6 night getaway. Escape to beautiful Whitefish and experience for yourself some of the most unspoiled nature while exploring Montana’s spectacular and diverse scenery by horseback. The Adults Only Week at the Bar W is an all inclusive retreat designed to allow you to relax, have fun and let your stress evaporate into the fresh mountain air. Your biggest daily dilemma will be choosing between the fantastic trail riding or working on horsemanship skills with team penning/sorting of cattle, barrel racing, and roping during your dude ranch vacation! If you’d like to spend some time out of the saddle we offer something for everyone including skeet shooting, fly casting lessons, archery, horseshoes, campfires and guided hikes. Winding down at the end of each day you are invited to join us for our informal cocktail receptions sitting by a cozy fire in our lodge. By the middle of the week you’ll be ready for a night on the town in Whitefish (recently named one of the "Top Ten Cool Towns" by Frommer's Budget Travel) starting with a fantastic dinner at Mambo Italiano and then hit the local watering holes! If you have a relaxing evening in mind mosey back to the ranch for a seat in the hot tub and gaze at the stars that fill Montana’s big sky. Or you might find yourself grabbing a book, a blanket, a cup of tea and settling into one of the leather chairs overlooking the pasture. So if you are ready to make some lasting memories, come join us for great riding, scenery, and fun at our Guest Ranch in Montana, the Bar W. Pricing varies based on room and number of occupants, double occupancy ranges from $1590-$2010 per person. Please visit our Adults Only page on our website for pricing table or send us an inquiry, we'd love to help!

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• Photography WeekOct 14 2012

  • Description

    What do you get when you combine the splendor of Montana scenery, with majestic horses, authentic cowboys, and wildlife? The answer is a photographer’s dream vacation. The Bar W is offering an all inclusive package designed to be centered on photography. We are teaming up with the Triple D Game Farm to provide the perfect setting for a week of unparalleled photo opportunities. Montana's diverse terrain and wide variety of wildlife will certainly fill your photo album, but it’s more than taking pictures. This is a total package with three meals a day, lodging, horseback riding, skeet shooting, fishing, and all photo shoots included. After a full day of riding, fishing and photography, relax with our informal cocktail hour in the lodge by the fire. Or, if you prefer, loosen up those sore muscles in our hot tub before a homemade dinner you will not soon forget. So grab your camera and prepare to be awed. PACKAGE INCLUDES: * Full accommodations including all meals * Themed evening cocktail receptions * Square dancing * Developing and enhancing horsemanship skills * Wagon Rides and campfire cook outs – cowboy singer – tall tales s’mores * Skeet shooting, archery, and fly casting lessons * All photo shoots (cameras not provided) Pricing varies based on room and number of occupants, double occupancy ranges from $1590-$2010 per person. Please visit our Photography Week page on our website for pricing table or send us an inquiry, we'd love to help!

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