Sweet Grass Ranch

Sweet Grass Ranch Welcome to Sweet Grass Ranch! The ranch encompasses both mountain and rolling foothill country where we raise Angus cattle and horses.

Nestled at the base of Montana’s picturesque Crazy Mountains, Sweet Grass Ranch is a sixth generation,
family-run guest ranch — as close to heaven as it gets! Nestled at the base of Montana’s picturesque Crazy Mountains, Sweet Grass Ranch is a sixth generation,
family-owned cattle operation and guest ranch. Timothy meadows and clear, sparkling creeks enable deer, antelope, elk, bear, mountain lion

s, coyotes, mountain goats and an occasional wolf to call this country home, as well as many smaller mammals, eagles, hawks and lots of songbirds. We are privileged to ride across several good neighbors; coupled with our own land, there are countless miles of riding available. Our guests are welcome to take an active a part as they like in all phases of ranch life from feeding pigs to moving cows and wrangling horses. To insure everyone an opportunity to really enjoy the ranch, we take a limited number of guests. Come enjoy our special life and experience the friendly charm of the Sweet Grass Ranch.

Aaaand we’re off! We just finished our first week of guests for the 2026 season, and we have SO many fun things to share...
06/14/2026

Aaaand we’re off! We just finished our first week of guests for the 2026 season, and we have SO many fun things to share about one of the most epic weeks in Sweet Grass history. But first, we need to recap our pre-season!

‘Twas the weeks before opening, when all through the ranch, all the creatures were stirring, even the moose under the tree branch; The curtains were hung in the windows with care, knowing the guests soon would be there; The horses were gathered all sleek in the spring, and wranglers put first rides on without even one fling; And papa on his lawnmower and grandma in her garden have just settled in for a sweet summer in the place they work hard in; Horseshoes were attached with an anvil-ing clatter, while the sun rose in a burning orange paint splatter; Housekeepers cleaned with great gusto and flash, so we could open the place and have it look class; The sky gave us much needed rain and even some snow, bringing a green luster to the valley below; Repairs were made before guests did appear, anticipating that another summer was near; River banks flooded and washed down many a stick, and the staff bonding commenced good and quick; Now the ranch is all ready and it’s the start of the ballgame, at Sweet Grass where things change but really always stay the same 💙💚🧡🩵🩷💛

10 days ‘til the kids come home for summer! We visited the big group of horses above Otter Creek yesterday. They were cu...
05/23/2026

10 days ‘til the kids come home for summer! We visited the big group of horses above Otter Creek yesterday. They were curious at first, but quickly boogied away, probably suspecting that it’s nearly time to go back to work. In 10 days, we’ll bring them in for the season! Which sweet or sassy pony are you most excited to see? 🩵

Happy Mother’s Day to all the badass mamas out there! You make the world go ‘round 🩷
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the badass mamas out there! You make the world go ‘round 🩷

It’s a family tradition 🤍This winter, Shelly’s sister Barbie and their dad, Spike, were inducted into the Montana Cowboy...
04/30/2026

It’s a family tradition 🤍

This winter, Shelly’s sister Barbie and their dad, Spike, were inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. Spike was a Montana horseman who loved nothing so much as the partnership he had with his horses, the land he raised them on, and the family he shared it all with. Barbie is an acclaimed photographer, one of the original and enduring documentarians of the American West. Her work has chronicled both the changes in and the things that stay the same about the western lifestyle. A documentary about her life and work, by is currently on the film festival circuit and will soon be available to stream! We are so proud of Barbie and honored to share in the legacy that she, Shelly, and Spike built 🤍

📸 thanks to for the beautiful photo of Barbie on Trinket, shot for

Unbridled Women’s Retreat ✨ Do you feel like something in your life is ready to change, but you need the space and time ...
04/24/2026

Unbridled Women’s Retreat ✨ Do you feel like something in your life is ready to change, but you need the space and time to rediscover your clarity and purpose? Our Unbridled retreat is tailor-made for women who feel at a crossroads and are ready to reconnect with themselves 💛. From August 23rd to 29th, join us for an immersive experience in ranch life — horseback riding, mountain views, good food,
meaningful conversations, and quiet time to think and breathe.

This is not a highly structured retreat or workshop. Instead, the experience is built around the idea that clarity often comes organically when we step away from our normal environment and spend time in nature, around horses, and with a small group of thoughtful, supportive women.

10 years ago, .for.r.e.a.l was in the same position as you: at a turning point in life, and seeking a path forward. At Sweet Grass, she rediscovered a sense of self that had been buried for years. Now, she’s coming back to host this retreat, to be a companion and guide for other women, to serve as a listening ear and grounding voice. She designed this retreat not so that you can escape your life, but so you can step away long enough to see it clearly again.

No horseback riding experience is necessary! We will work with you wherever you’re at to make this week one of connection, confidence, and peace.

Send us a message for more details about joining this magical week of freedom & purpose!

03/31/2026

It’s almost that time of year again…

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Wild winter ponies 🩵 Thanks to  for these beautiful shots of the horses being moved a couple weeks ago! I think these pi...
03/22/2026

Wild winter ponies 🩵 Thanks to for these beautiful shots of the horses being moved a couple weeks ago! I think these pictures tell us everything we need to know about how the horses feel about running wild during the winter: they’re muddy and wooly and reveling in their freedom.

03/10/2026

Counting down the days til boot stompin’ season 💃🏼

There’s no place like Sweet Grass for celebrating love! Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovebirds out there 💘          ...
02/14/2026

There’s no place like Sweet Grass for celebrating love! Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovebirds out there 💘

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🐎 Calling all horseback adventure enthusiasts! Are you an intermediate or advanced rider who loves the outdoors? Have yo...
02/03/2026

🐎 Calling all horseback adventure enthusiasts! Are you an intermediate or advanced rider who loves the outdoors? Have you always dreamed of a week of intense, thrilling, rewarding riding that allows you the opportunity to challenge yourself, see some of the most pristine landscapes left on earth, and make life-changing bonds with humans and horses alike? If you answered yes, we have just the experience for you!

🌄 Introducing: The 100-Mile Adventure Package! For the week of August 2nd — August 9th, 2026, we are offering a bucket list ride of epic proportions.

🏕️ There are many types of dude ranches and pack trips, but this is something unique. We will cover roughly 100 miles and climb thousands of feet in the most stunning terrain imaginable. Our route will take you across the sweeping plains the West is known for, through narrow valleys carved by glaciers, up ridges dense with pine trees, over tumbling turquoise rivers, to truly breathtaking mountain bowls and alpine lakes. This trip includes three nights in rooms at our historic dude ranch, one night at our sister ranch, and two nights camping in canvas wall tents or beneath the stars in the Crazy Mountains of Montana. You will have the chance to build trust and partnership with our fantastic horses, ride at all paces/gaits, swim in crystalline waters (alone or with your horse!), fish for trout, hike through rock slides, cook over campfires, watch the sun set over mountain peaks, and stargaze in a land untouched by human light pollution but rich with the light of the Milky Way.

This package is specifically tailored to experienced horse people seeking an authentic riding excursion in the wilds of Montana. Weather conditions can be unpredictable, but fun is 100% guaranteed! If you come with an appetite for adventure, we promise you will leave fuller than you could ever have imagined.

📝 To book, discuss itinerary, confirm if this option is suitable to your ability, or with any questions at all, please email me at: [email protected]. We can’t wait to welcome you to the best week ever!! 🩵

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460 Rein Lane
Big Timber, MT
59011

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