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Enjoy the horseback riding vacation of a lifetime at The Bar W Guest Ranch |
For bookings & enquiries at The Bar W Ranch:
Tel 001-406-863-9099
Tel 1-866-828-2900 (USA Toll Free)
Fax 001-406-863-9500
email: [email protected]
www.barwguestranch.com
The Bar W Guest Ranch, 2875 Highway 93 West, Whitefish MT 59937 USA |
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Extensive horseback riding and horsemanship programmes for all levels of rider |
A great western vacation for all ages - The Bar W Guest Ranch is open year round and ready to treat you with true Western Montana hospitality. Beautiful vistas and rolling ridges adorn the Montana countryside of this cozy dude ranch, which includes a 6,200-square-foot lodge, cabin suites, indoor and outdoor horseback-riding arenas and a gazebo on the lake. There are thousands of acres available for horseback riding and all kinds of outdoor activities - and the extensive horseback-riding program is the ranch's main attraction.
 
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| Ranch Vacations and Horse Riding Holidays at The Bar W Ranch |
The Bar W Ranch makes a perfect holiday for families, adults, singles and groups alike. Surrounded by 3,000 acres, guests feel they are far from civilisation in this serene wilderness, located on beautiful Spencer Lake - yet just 3.5 miles down the road is the vibrant resort town of Whitefish, offering the finest in shopping, dining, theatre and nightlife.
The Bar W is nestled at the base of Spencer Mountain, between two pine-covered ridges. The ranch consists of a 6,200-square-foot lodge, cabin suites, glamping, indoor and outdoor horseback-riding arenas, stables, a barn, play meadow, an entertainment area and a gazebo on the lake - all helping to make the Bar W an idyllic piece of paradise for guests to soak in - all year long.
The Bar W Horseback Riding Program
Experienced staff and well trained horses make for an incredible horseback riding experience at The Bar W Ranch. The riding programs include hundreds of thousands of acres to explore in the mountainous Montana terrain surrounding the ranch, the foothill country of the Rocky Mountain Front range, and the wide open prairie of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation - Montana Big Sky Country. Many of the foothill rides are all day rides with lunch in a meadow. You’ll begin to recognize names, like the Flathead, the Two Medicine, Buffalo Bridge and the Marias Rivers.
You can also enjoy the riding events that take place in the indoor and outdoor arenas, such as horsemanship clinics, barrel racing, egg races, pole bending and more. There are cowpoke lessons for beginners, and for those more experienced cowboys and cowgirls, advanced lessons that include roping, team penning and sorting cattle. The Bar W is a horseman’s dream. In addition to the exciting and challenging ranch sorting and team penning in the arena, some cattle work is also available on the ranch.
Horse Training, Lessons, and Clinics
You'll have the opportunity to watch the highly experienced Bar W trainers working with the horses and training them for riding - see first hand the amount of effort that goes into it. Feel free to take a lesson and strengthen your abilities or attend any one of the clinics regularly held at the ranch.
A Wealth of Outdoor Activities at The Bar W Ranch
In addition to horseback riding, there is plenty for all ages to do and discover at The Bar W. Guests are invited to explore the entire property - watch trainers working the horses, help with the chores (if you like, of course), fish for big pike on Spencer Lake, hike the miles and miles of trails, mountain bike, swim in the lake, throw horseshoes, or play badminton, volleyball, or a leisurely game of pool. You can even test your archery skills or try your hand at breaking some clay pigeons.
Winter Activities
In the Winter Months you can still ride horseback through the trails or in our indoor arena, snowshoe or cross-country ski right out the back door, skate or ice fish on Spencer Lake, take a sleigh ride or have dinner at the gazebo right on the lake. With Big Mountain Ski and Summer Resort just 7 miles away, you are minutes from incredible skiing and snowboarding. Or, you can just sit back, relax and observe the beauty of Montana's wildlife, such as whitetail and mule deer, moose, bears, eagles, coyotes, wolves and mountain lions. The Flathead Valley is a year-round playground for families, singles, and groups of all ages with whitewater rafting, stream and lake fishing, nine world-class golf courses, boating, hot air ballooning, skiing, back-country skiing, four other cross-country trail systems, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and more. Glacier National Park is 23 miles from the ranch, and the drive there is almost as pretty as the park itself.
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| Accommodation and Food at The Bar W Ranch |
| The Main Lodge
The main lodge is 6,200 square feet of classic elegance and traditional western informality. The lodge has 6 bedrooms, three common areas and a game room. 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.
Aspen Suite – beautifully appointed with a king bed, a Jacuzzi, large in room full bath, private deck, television and a great view. (Also bunk beds in an attached but separate room).
Solitude – has two beautiful log wood futons and a queen bed that will sleep 6 very comfortably.
Whitetail – sleeps two in a queen bed - great view of the property and the lake.
Tamarack – the Tamarack is on the main floor. It sleeps two with a queen bed, and has a walk out to the main deck overlooking the south pasture.
Appaloosa – Appaloosa is a short distance from the game room on the first floor.
Sunroom – Garden Room is on the first level with a walk out sunroom where you can view the arenas and a good portion of the property. It is furnished with log furniture and sleeps two.
Game Room - The game room is equipped with a big screen television, a pool table, dartboard, wood stove, card table/chess set, a bar area and lots of room to move about. There are two futons in the basement as well for a family style sleeping arrangement.
All in all the lodge will be able to sleep 18 and with the use of the game room and a family style arrangement up to 22.
The Cabin
Designed by the Amish in Montana, who are incredibly meticulous about their craft. The cabin with two suites, over looks the South pasture and surrounding forest full of wildlife, the outdoor arena and the herd of horses. These are beautiful suites that together could sleep up to 16 utilizing the common areas! This is a perfect setting to enjoy the true Montana lifestyle. What could be better than watching the deer coming out to feed in the early evening while enjoying the beautiful Montana sunsets on your own private deck? The furniture in both the Eagles Nest and the Bear Den is mostly hand crafted andmade of logs, from the table & chairs to the beds. Wood floors & uniquely designed rugs add that special touch to round-out that "in the woods" feeling.
Delicious Food at The Bar W Ranch
Wait until you sit down to breakfast or dinner and taste some of the best down-home cooking this side of the Mississippi - Montana style! Meals are prepared with love and care and are always served in hearty portions - no one leaves hungry. Special dietary requirements are always catered for.
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| The Bar W Ranch - Ranch & Ranch Lodge Vacation Rental |
If you have a large party of guests, or would like to arrange a corporate trip, the entire Bar W Ranch Lodge is available for rental:
A sweet property on a beautiful 100 acre ranch with plenty of incredible views. 6,200 sq.ft with 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, three common areas, and can sleep up to 24 people. There is horseback riding and boarding with a year-round indoor arena. The lodge is fully furnished and equipped with all kitchen necessities (cook is extra), BBQ, laundry, game room with big screen TV and satellite network, pool table and bar. There is much to do on and off the ranch whether riding, fishing, hiking, checking out the night life, shopping, dining or just relaxing.
Rental Rates
$7,500 USD (6 nights, Sun-Fri, check out Sat)
June - September and
November 15 - March 15
$5,000 USD (6 nights, Sun-Fri, check out Sat)
March 15 - May 31 and
October 1 - November 14
Nightly Rates range from $75 to $250 USD
May - September 30 and
December - February
Nightly Rates range from $65 - $200 USD
March - April and
October - November
For Nightly rates add $25 per night per additional guest over 2 years old, includes breakfast, does not include riding. |
| About The Bar W Guest Ranch and The Leishman Family |
The idea of the Bar W originated in 2000. It began with a father’s longing to escape the rigors and chaos of the office and stave off burnout.
Dave Leishman, future owner of The Bar W, came to Montana with his two young daughters, Meghan (age 9) and Emily (age 7). Both girls had only about a month’s worth of horseback lessons under their belts. They were persuaded to head West and make the trip to the Bear Creek Ranch. In the spirit of true Montana hospitality, Bear Creek's wranglers worked with Dave and the girls on their horsemanship skills and under their tutelage,
Dave’s fears and doubts about his riding skills quickly abated. In no time, he and the girls were riding to the tops of ridges, where they could gaze at the Big Sky countryside for 130 miles in every direction.“We went up ridges and down ridges that I never imagined a horse could go,” Dave said. It turned out to be a vacation for the ages – one of those life-changing, priority-altering experiences many people wait a lifetime for. It was a whole package - the riding, the western way of life, the rodeos, the work, and the people.
Dave and the girls drew closer on each subsequent trip to Montana, and it was an adventure that they shared year after year. He was hooked. So much so that after the next four annual trips, the former world-class skier and outdoorsman decided that a yearly excursion to Montana just was not enough anymore. Dave wanted a ranch of his own, a place where he could help people live the same experience he did on his first visit.
Dave and his wife Jan joined with Dave’s brother Greg to make the dream come true. Now, having ridden some of the toughest trails, Dave and the girls understand it from a beginner’s as well as a veteran rider’s perspectives. Their experience has provided them with a keen understanding of our guests’ reservations about riding when they arrive. The Bar W knows how to tailor the guests’ riding experiences to their capabilities.
“Our first trip to Montana literally changed our lives – we hope you give us a chance to make a difference in your life as well. We will do our best to make sure that the joy of your stay lasts a lifetime too!”
The Leishmans |
How to Book a Ranch holiday at The Bar W Ranch |
Simply email or telephone The Bar W Ranch (details below) and visit www.barwguestranch.com
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CONTACT
THE BAR W GUEST RANCH
email:[email protected] |
For bookings & enquiries:
The Bar W Ranch
Tel 001-406-863-9099
Tel 1-866-828-2900 (USA Toll Free)
Fax 001-406-863-9500
email: [email protected]
www.barwguestranch.com
The Bar W Guest Ranch, 2875 Highway 93 West, Whitefish MT 59937 USA |
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