Bar W Guest Ranch on Spencer Lake

Lodging

The main lodge is 6,200 square feet of classic elegance and traditional western informality. The lodge has 6 bedrooms, four and a half baths, three common areas, and a game room and can sleep up to 22 family style. The views of the south pasture from one of the three decks are incredible as you observe the activities of the ranch with the horses and the visiting wildlife including bear, moose, elk, deer, turkey, eagles, coyotes, and more. Designed by the Amish here in Montana, who are incredibly meticulous about their craft. The cabin with two suites, also over looks the South pasture and surrounding forest full of wildlife, our outdoor arena with lots of activities and our herd of horses. These are beautiful suites that together could sleep up to 16 utilizing the common areas!

Activities

Our horseback-riding program is the ranch's main attraction. The experienced staff, our trained horses, and the assorted terrain our riders traverse, make for an unmatched riding experience. You'll ride in the mountains, over the foothills, and across the open prairies of Big Sky Country, in addition to enjoying riding events that take place in our indoor and outdoor arenas such as barrel racing, and team penning and sorting with cattle. We offer riding lessons for beginners and, for those more experienced riders, advanced lessons that include roping and cattle work. You'll feel reborn! Visitors to the Bar W Guest Ranch also can choose from a number of other exciting activities. Glacier National Park, affectionately referred to as the "Crown Jewel of the Continent," is just 23 miles from Whitefish. For boating, fishing, sailing and more, there is Whitefish Lake just 2 miles away or Flathead Lake, the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi, is just 30 miles down the road. The Big Mountain ski and summer resort (second largest area in the country) is just 7 miles away, offering a host of winter and summer activities. Whitefish Lake Golf Course, a world-class 36-hole course, is a mile and a half east of the ranch. And we�re just minutes from tremendous whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hot air ballooning and more. And, then there is the quaint but vibrant town of Whitefish with great shops, fine dining, theatre, and great nightlife. Summer Ranch Activities: Horseback Trail Riding Indoor Arena Outdoor Arena Cattle Work Rider Lessons Lake Fishing Hiking Archery Skeet Summer Area Activities: Glacier National Park Championship Golf (9 courses) Aerial Tours Whitewater Rafting Lake Fishing Fly Fishing Hiking Kayaking Horseback Trail Rides Carriage Rides Day Spa Big Mountain Resort Lake Cruises Water Sports Winters in Montana are filled with great days skiing (downhill and cross country), snow shoeing, horseback riding, and more, all capped off with great dining, and fun nights out. Winter Ranch Activities: Winter Horseback Riding Indoor Arena Rider Lessons Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Ice Skating Winter Area Activities: Big Mountain Ski Resort X-Country Skiing Guided Winter Day Trips Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Dog Sledding Sleigh Rides Day Spa Glacier Park Ski Tours Cross Country Skiing

Children

Children's programs include riding lessons, trail rides, work in the arenas, swimming, fishing, and hiking.

Dining

For the full week guests we have an incredible format that enables guests to take advantage of the Bar W's exquisite Montana cuisine and also take advantage of the many fine restaurants 3.5 miles away. Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday nights its dinner at the Bar W. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday night it is dinner out "on us" at one of the great restaurants in Whitefish. Of course if you're too tired from riding we'll take care of you at the ranch. Breakfast is prepared while your having your morning coffee (you can even help out if you want)and served hot and just the way that you like it. For lunch, we pack a lunch for you to bring on the trail. For our nightly guests, a terrific breakfast is included - you'll walk away fully charged. We don't serve alcohol but guests are welcome to bring their own.

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