My family were guests of the Gros Ventre River Ranch in July, 2008. What a wonderful week! Everything about it is first class.
First of all, the accommodations were perfect. We stayed in a cabin with one queen bed and a nice private bath. Housekeeping cleaned the room every morning, and then turned it down at night. The room was tastefully decorated and very clean. The housekeeping staff turned on the bed heater every night and it felt great. Our 2 children stayed in the cabin adjacent to us and that worked out great. We each had our own space but they were close enough that we could keep a close eye on them.
Meals were served in the lodge and they were fantastic. The chef did a great job and the wait staff were very attentive, taking care of anything we wanted. It was so nice not to have to cook for the entire week-and have wonderful, gourmet meals served by a friendly staff. There was a BBQ on the lawn 2 nights, and those were delicious. They had wine available for the adults before dinner each night. We enjoyed dining with the different guests and never had a bad meal. They always had kid-friendly choices available, too-so everyone was happy.
We rode horses every morning and were delighted with beautiful views each and every time. The wranglers took different groups, based on their riding ability. They were friendly and did a great job of making sure everyone enjoyed their ride. One day everyone met at a designated place on the mountain for a lunch cookout of hamburgers and hot dogs. Once again, everything was first class and the food was delicious.
If you are looking for a memorable family vacation, you will not be disappointed at Gros Ventre River Ranch. We rode with our children every day and they throughly enjoyed it. I wanted a place where I was able to spend quality time with them-not with them in a separate children's program. They also had a game room where the kids could get away for awhile and play pool, ping-pong, or watch a movie. There was plenty to do everyday-or you could choose to do nothing and relax. It was a perfect week and I hope to go back there again very soon!
The owners, managers and office staff did everything they could to make our stay wonderful. Everyone that worked there was friendly and truly seemed to enjoy being there. Who wouldn't?? The weather was awesome, the views breathtaking, the atmosphere relaxed-what more could you want? There are many guest ranches in the Jackson Hole area, but you won't be disappointed here!




