WD Ranch
Rocky Mountain scenery out your window and a trout
filled creek out your door. The WD Ranch is located near Melville,
a well established ranching community still inhabited by many of it
founding families. Originally settled five generations ago by Wm H.
Donald in 1910, the WD currently has three generations of the family
working on the ranch.
Today the WD runs 1000 head of cattle on 25,000 acres. Son Bill, and
his wife Betsy, manage the cattle operation and their children operate
leased and off-site ranches which expand the cattle operation.
Daughter Elli and husband Paul Hawks tend to the home ranch, having
restored the ranch buildings, they and their children make guests feel
right at home. They invite you to experience the unique heritage of
stewarding this beautiful land over many generations and to join them
for seasonal ranch activities.
Activities:
• Take the ranch tour and let the power of the ranch’s natural
beauty wash over you: Unwind, recharge, gain perspective and connect
with the land.
• Half-day photographer’s workshop available upon request.
• Enjoy trout fishing on 2 ½ miles of private access to
Sweet Grass Creek just out your door and take a half hour drive to
the Boulder or Yellowstone Rivers to fish those legendary waters as
well.
• Seasonal riding opportunities moving cattle during the early summer
when cattle are bred and then again during the gathering in the fall,
• Great hiking on trails in the Crazy Mountains.
Lodging:
• Cabin and small country home situated
in the trees along Sweet Grass Creek, secluded yet nearby the main
ranch house
•
Donald
Cabin, originally built in 1937, is a restored log cabin with galley
kitchen, queen bed and futon for extra sleeping and a private bath
with shower. (Sleeps 2-4)
• Cayuse Cabin is a four room house featuring full kitchen, king
bed, two twin beds and bathroom with a shower. (Sleeps 4)
For reunions, combine the guest rooms in the ranch house (sleeps 8-10)
together with the cabins (together sleeps 6-8) and you have everything
you need. Ask about wedding, honeymoon, family reunion and retreat
packages that include use of the rustic lodge. |
