The Ranch at Rock Creek

Most unbelievable time i have spent on a vacation in the longest time. Top to bottom authentic Montana decor and great service everywhere. Excursions were the BEST. Food was top notch as well. Confusing menus, but I found if you eat it, you’ll be impressed.

Having traveled the world and stayed in 5 star hotels/resorts everywhere, this one still seems to stand out above the rest. It's truly an "experience", not a hotel. You're paying for lodging, but that wouldn't justify the price, for me $6000 per night- kind of strange writing that, it certainly is expensive. But you get 2 activities per day- with a private guide per couple. Mine including snow shoeing, hiking, shooting, snowmobiling fishing, and others. Then the meals are all experiences (included), and activities, drinks. Our accommodation was very nice- had a nice indoor porch overlooking a stream, a sauna, and a great bed. The people you meet- probably due to the price point- are extraordinary. You're all there together many times- enjoying the included experiences, so you naturally get to know each other and everyone, including the owner Jimmy, is kind and engaging. Meals were beyond good, they're truly amazing. I found breakfast to get extremely good, lunch was the best and extraordinary, and dinner nice but not always my style. Still great experience wise. The activities all run smoothly, and they do try to work with you to make changes on the schedule if possible and cater to your desires and needs. Very customer friendly- we had a couple little requests, about room cleaning times, meals, activity issues, they generally all say yes. The culture of the place, the vibe you get, is all extremely positive. Life is experiences- and while you don't exactly pamper yourself in a high end resort here- you don't have pure luxurious lodging- you leave with something different and something better- as long as you are into that. I was cold pretty much most of the trip, always a little uncomfortable walking 10 minutes to get coffee in the morning through snow, but still managed to love it. Couple small negatives- my room really had no thermostat, and no one really explained how to make it warmer or colder, and I asked many times. Also the enclosed porch had large build in heat lamps- well, they never worked, and I asked about 100 times. Also the spa/masseuse snuck in an extra $50 CBD massage on me, would've never asked or requested for such a ridiculous supplement, but I saw it on my folio, I wasn't crazy about that. Otherwise I'll be back in a different season- top 2-3 places I've been in my lifetime. Wow.

A really wonderful experience all around. I had been hearing about this ranch for years from my brothers and sister, and finally had a chance to go and experience Montana. It was a fabulous experience in winter. The landscape looked beautiful as ever and the lodge was so warm and cozy with the fireplace going all the time. The food was delicious and never disappointed us. The guides were all so nice and helpful (Cassidy, Wayne, Emma, etc. so many I can't remember all the names but ALL top notch). From shooting to horseback riding to fly fishing, nothing disappointed. We also had the opportunity to go skiing at a local resort which was fantastic by all accounts and we were surprised by an outside BBQ in the snow after skiing. Wonderful! Next time, I would ask to do cross country skiing as I noticed others doing this through the beautiful pine trees. I would also give ice fishing a try. Looking around the ranch, there is very impressive infrastructure in place which must have cost a fortune to build and maintain, and no doubt that contributes to the very pricy room rates. Thanks to the people of Montana for the great opportunity to visit your beautiful state. A once in a lifetime experience not to be missed.

An absolutely stunning place with views filling the heart and experience filling the soul. That have been the exceptional few days. The staff were not only incredibly friendly but so knowledgeable and accommodating on every possible level. The smells of freshly baked cookies/ pastries and freshly made coffee every morning. The ginger shots were a hit, too! Divine food paired with exceptional wine and ciders always served with warmth coming from beautifully decorated fireplaces in the background. The chefs kept absolutely outperforming themselves. Every corner of the place was decorated with taste and functionality. The activities were so well planned / professionally guided with high quality gear and equipment. We did rifles, pistols, archery, clay shooting. Kids loved fat tire biking and horseback riding. The views of creek, trees, wildlife, nature - absolute heartwarming. Loved the house we stayed in - The Bear. Kids were so entertained with ginger bread decorating, photography class and so pleased with all the gifts they received. Entire family loved the turkey trot run! With food and warm drinks served. All us wearing gifted shirts. The family enjoyed a full day of skiing. We were super entertained with bowling, karaoke night, and line dancing! We took so many pictures! The ranch store, the spa, the hicking, the utv rides, the biking around, the private jacuzzi. There was so many things we had a chance to do! We even got lounches to go and a ride to / from the airport with fully stacked "snack bar" and freshly made cookies .... We left with a happy heart!!! Highly recommend!

We stayed at the Bear house with our family. The experience we had at this Ranch was nothing less than spectacular in every way! The most noteworthy accolade should go to the attentive/courteous/helpful/knowledgeable staff that was there to take care of our every need, always greeting you with a smile and an offer to assist you in any way they could. This trip was full of "firsts" for our family. From shooting, to horseback riding, to skiing, dining and beyond! The food and drinks were top notch and the friendly servers were there to take care of our every need with a smile. Simply stated, it's hard to put into words the remarkable time that we had at this ranch, but if a picture can say a thousand words, I can tell you that our family took more pictures during this trip than at all our other getaways combined! We hope that we can be lucky enough to return back here again sooner than later. If your family is considering a trip here, don't think twice about it! Until next time.....Happy Trails!