I literally cannot say enough good things about this ranch. When we arrived, Erin, the ranch manager, gave us a tour and then let us get settled in our cabin. The cabins are rustic but incredibly cozy. You are prepared with a stack of wood, matches, and diesel soaked wood shavings to help start and maintain the fire in your wood burning stove.
The main lodge, where the family style meals are prepared and served, is nothing short of incredible. The wooden floors and the beams in the ceiling give the lodge a very cozy and comfortable feel. Not to mention, the huge fireplace is a great centerpiece to admire from the soft leather couch.
I feel like Kurt and Melissa take great pride in matching up the riders with their respected horses. My husband wanted "the biggest horse on the ranch" and boy, that is exactly what he got! The rides and trails were full of breath taking scenery that truly cannot be put into words. Crossing rivers, ascending into the mountains, glimpsing at wildlife...it's all part of the beauty of Montana.
Family style dinner in the evenings is also a great touch. You get to talk with the other guests. You get to dine is some damn delicious food! The chefs went above and beyond to make sure everyone was satisfied and full!
If you decide you want to head to Yellowstone for the day or wherever the road takes you, Melissa offers some expert input as well. She took time out of her morning to come and chat with us to tell us best routes, what to see, where to see it, etc. in Yellowstone. I cannot think of ANY other owners who would do this.
Overall, the ENTIRE staff at this ranch did an absolutely amazing and wonderful job of showing us Montana. We truly felt like part of the family and would not hesitate to book another trip in the future.

The ranch and its owners and staff helped restore my faith in the American people -- hard working, honest, customer service driven, simplistic but effective and tasteful. I told Kurt, the owner, as much when we were departing. We will return to the ranch some day, without a doubt. We truly felt like part of an extended family. Cabins were clean and cozy, and the food was excellent, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. But in the matters of priority, we were their to ride horses for the first time in our lives -- me, wife, college age daughter, and high school son. The ranch and their wranglers/guides excel in this regard. They know what they're doing and it shows in the quality and calmness of the horses. My son was intent on not riding at all before we arrived, and within a couple hours of seeing the professionalism and expertise of the staff and their instructions to us, he was on a horse joining us for a half day ride and rode the rest of our stay. These are hospitable people who make you feel welcome, starting with Melissa and Curt. They'll converse with you over coffee before breakfast, at the lunch table, out by the fire pit, wherever. So if you more prefer the "anonymous" side of the vacation spectrum, you may want to seek alternative larger, less personal ranches. But I suspect you will be missing the essence of what their life and passion is all about, and we will cherish that piece of the trip for a long, long time. Btw, I don't write reviews, I only read them. For our CWR stay, I gladly made an exception.