The Main Lodge

The main lodge is where the ranch first got its start. When the ranch opened these six bedrooms were all that were available to guests. It has a living area with a wonderful view of the ranch. It has a kitchen for guests to use, the game room on the lower level, and laundry facilities available to all guests. The hot tub is also right outside the Lodge. It is always fun to hang out with the other Lodge guests in the morning for coffee or in the evening at the bar downstairs.

The Bar W Guest Ranch - Main Lodge in Whitefish MT

2023 Main Lodge Rates

2023 Packages and Rates

Our rates are per person for a 6-night package stay and are all-inclusive of accommodations, meals, ranch activities, and equine activities if your package includes horse riding. Our check-in time is 3:00pm on Sunday and check-out is 11:00am on Saturday.

Please select your preferred riding package - Spencer, Swisher, or Ranch and your room of choice to determine your rate.

RIDING PACKAGES:

All riding packages begin with our Horse Orientation. On Monday morning guests will receive a horse safety speech and riding instruction prior to mounting the horses. After we review all of the talking points, each guest will be paired with a horse and will spend 30-45 minutes in the saddle practicing the basics of how to ride and get comfortable on the horse.

Ranch Packa Rates - The Bar W Guest Ranch in Whitefish Montana

Ranch Package

The Ranch Package is for folks that would love to enjoy the ranch, but are not interested in, or capable of riding. This package would also include those that are over our 230 pound weight limit. All ranch activities and meals are included.

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Spencer Packa Rates - The Bar W Guest Ranch in Whitefish Montana

Spencer Package

The Bar W is located on 142 acres, but we are surrounded by thousands of acres of Montana State Land. We have procured permits to ride on this land. We have some great trails, like Window View which rides along the ridge overlooking Spencer Lake; Temple Loop which has a combination of narrow mountain trails and wide logging roads with a view of distant mountains and the ski runs at Big Mountain; and Dragon’s Spine which is very scenic and has the most changes in terrain.

The Spencer Package is available for all skill levels – beginner, beginner/intermediate, and intermediate. This package provides you with equal time to ride horses and participate in the many ranch activities. All rides will leave from the ranch, which allows those that need it, the opportunity to mount from the blocks. It also includes all arena activities…lessons, team penning, etc. You will have the opportunity to ride and fall in love with different horses.

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Swisher Packa Rates - The Bar W Guest Ranch in Whitefish Montana

Swisher Package

The Swisher Package allows you to not only enjoy the trails and arena activities provided in the Spencer package, but it takes you off-site to some spectacular rides.

This package was named after our Swisher Lake ride. We will take you up to Eureka, MT where you will pass iconic lakes and mountain views. You will ride along the U.S. Canadian border and beautiful Lake Koocanusa.

We also have the nearby Cliff Lake Ride. This ride goes through the forest and meadows with views of a small pond and Cliff Lake. It covers a variety of terrain, from wide logging roads to narrow mountain trails, as well as a climb up to a scenic viewpoint.

This season we are adding the Grave Creek Ride for Family Weeks. Guests will ride along hay fields and cattle pastures and wind through Montana forests with views of the mountains, crossing over and riding alongside Grave Creek.

For the Adult Only weeks we have the Grave Creek Cattle Drive where you will have the opportunity to sort and move cattle for the day on the same terrain as the Grave Creek Ride…always a guest favorite!

All skill levels may participate in this package – beginner, beginner/intermediate, and intermediate. There is more riding time in comparison to the Spencer package and includes all rides leaving from the ranch, arena activities (lessons, team penning, etc.), and one ride on each of the off-site rides. Horses will vary, giving you the opportunity to ride and love more than just one horse.

A very important requirement to participate in the Swisher package is that you MUST be able to mount the horse by yourself from the ground.

RESERVE

Room Adult Rates (13+)	Ranch Package	Spencer Package	Swisher Package
Main Lodge Rooms
Appaloosa	$2,700	$3,200	$3,700
Tamarack	$3,025	$3,525	$4,025
Whitetail	$3,025	$3,525	$4,025
Aspen*	$3,325	$3,825	$4,325
Palomino**	$3,325	$3,825	$4,325
Ponderosa**	$3,325	$3,825	$4,325

The Game Room

Main Lodge Suite Video Tours

Aspen Suite

The Aspen Suite is beautifully appointed with a king size bed, large bathroom including a Jacuzzi tub, and shower, a private deck, and a great view of the south pasture. The Aspen Suite is perfect for families, comfortably sleeping 4 guests with an adjoining room with bunk beds.

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Main Lodge Suites at the Bar W Guest Ranch in Whitefish Mt

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Ponderosa

The Ponderosa room, upstairs in the Main Lodge, is furnished with three queen sized beds with a private bathroom. Sleeping 6, the Ponderosa room is great for groups, families, and couples.

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Whitetail

A real guest favorite, this room sleeps two in a queen bed and can also accommodate two more on a full-sized log futon. Whitetail has a full bathroom, large walk-in closet and a beautiful view of the Ranch and Spencer Lake. Whitetail is the perfect room for couples looking for a incredible ranch vacation.

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Tamarack

Tamarack sleeps two with a queen bed and has a beautiful brand new private bathroom. With a private exterior entrance on the main deck overlooking the south pasture, Tamarack is the perfect room to enjoy the beauty of Montana right from your porch. Located on the main floor of the Lodge with the living area and kitchen next door.

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Appaloosa

Appaloosa is our most affordable bedroom furnished with a handcrafted queen size bed and log furniture. Appaloosa has a private bathroom right across the hall. Appaloosa is right down the hall from the Game Room on the lower level of the Lodge.

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Palomino

Palomino is located on the lower level of the Lodge with a private exterior entrance and a relaxing patio overlooking the heart of the Ranch. The Palomino room has a queen bed, full bathroom, an adjoining bedroom with a set of bunk beds and a queen bed. Located close to the entertainment area, the Palomino is great for family or group dude ranch vacations sleeping up to 6 guests.

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