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Hardscrabble Ranch

Guest Ranch 30 min from Bozeman
Weddings, family reunions & retreats. Lodges, glamping, events
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01/12/2025

🏔️ Skip the crowded hotels and cozy up at Hardscrabble - your perfect spring break ski basecamp!

Think buebird powder days at Bridger Bowl, followed by sunset apré ski with your whole group.

Book your spring break ski weekend now - we're just 10 minutes from the mountain! Limited spring dates available.

⛷️ Email us at: [email protected].

01/07/2025

That "just married" feeling when you've said your I do's, sealed it with a kiss, and the fun has just begun!

📷:
Sabrina Marie Photography
Aly Kaufman Photography
Capture Now Studios
Live Wildly Photo
Wedding Cinema by Ally
Abby Glover Photography

12/28/2024

Planning a family reunion? Let us take the stress off your plate for a fun and memorable family vacation!

Stay in our comfortable lodges and glamping tents. You get full kitchens, large common areas, a game room, indoor and outdoor spaces for family meals, and fire pits galore.

Spend your days outside hiking our trails, fishing our creek, playing volleyball, co****le, and spike ball, throwing axes, and visiting our yaks, pigs, and chickens.

Feeling more adventurous? Let us connect you with some of the region's top guides!

Our onsite event coordinator, Chris Heinle, can plan meals, set up a whitewater trip, find you a Yellowstone adventure guide, and anything else your group desires.

End your days making s'mores at an open fire under the stars.

Bring everyone together for quality family time in a beautiful mountain setting at Hardscrabble.

Summer books up quickly—reserve your dates today! [email protected]

📷: The wonderful Bennett family who stayed with us in July.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Hardscrabble Ranch! 🎄❄️ Wishing you a season of joy, laughter, and relaxing time spent with the people you love.

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12/17/2024

Celebrate into the night with family and friends in our on-site lodging. The Bridger and Brackett lodges have space for 24 overnight guests, cozy pillows, comfortable linens, full bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens, and dining areas perfect for group meals. Relax in the living rooms, play games, and enjoy plenty of space to spend quality time together.

In the warmer months, stay in one of 15 glamping tents, complete with queen-sized beds, warm blankets, and a nearby restroom. Fall asleep under the stars to the soothing sound of Brackett Creek.

All this, at rates much more affordable than Bozeman hotels. Find the best option for your group and contact us at: [email protected]

📷:
Capture Now Studios
Charles Moll Photography

12/16/2024

Newly engaged? 💍 Congratulations! If you’re looking for a Montana wedding venue near Bozeman, Hardscrabble has it all.

Just 30 minutes from downtown and nestled in the beautiful Bridger Mountains, our guest ranch is the perfect setting for your big day.

Host your ceremony on the wide-open lawn with Ross Peak in the background, celebrate in our spacious barn, and keep your guests comfortable with on-site accommodations.

Your wedding deserves a place as special as your story—let’s make it happen!

Connect with us at [email protected].

📷: Skoog Photography

12/15/2024

Meet Chris Heinle, our on-site event coordinator and the heart behind special experiences at the ranch!

She's a total pro: A 150-person wedding with horses, parking challenges, and brewing weather is all in a day’s work for Chris, who stays calm and keeps everything running smoothly.

She’s always a step ahead, working hard to make every wedding, retreat, family reunion, and special event perfect. And our guests rave about how seamless it all feels!

When she’s not at Hardscrabble, Chris and her husband Dave (our ranch manager) co-own a mule-breeding operation. Her favorite hobby? Caring for their adorable baby mules.

With Chris by your side, your event is in the absolute best hands.

Send us a message at [email protected] to start planning today!

📷: moll_photo

12/13/2024

It's official: Bridger Bowl is OPEN!!! 🎿❄️ And we're here to make your ski weekends easy: Just minutes from Bridger, our ranch is set up for multiple families or organized ski groups, with plenty of space to aprés after a day in the cold smoke!

Enjoy comfortable on-site lodging, full kitchens, a game room, an outdoor firepit, and much more.

Skip the crowded Bozeman hotels and make your ski trip easy, fun, and convenient.

Ready to book? Got questions? Email us: [email protected]

12/02/2024

Bridger Bowl's projected opening day is right around the corner on December 13! 🎿❄️ Who’s ready for some cold smoke warm-up tracks on our property like our friend and walllpaper guru .mt.sophie?

If you’re planning a ski weekend this season with friends, family, or your team, Hardscrabble is the perfect home base for your winter fun.

Only 10 minutes north of the Bridger turnoff, our cozy lodges accommodate up to 24 guests, making group stays easy and convenient, with plenty of space to relax after a day in the snow.

Prepare meals in our well-appointed kitchens, apré ski over the crackling firepit, and relax in our private mountain retreat.

Start planning your ski trip now—winter adventures are here! Email us: [email protected]

11/29/2024

Planning a company retreat? Our property is the perfect balance of "close but far"—easy to access but secluded in a rugged mountain setting.

🛫 We're just 30 minutes from the Bozeman Airport and 20 minutes from Bozeman, so your team can avoid long travel times and start enjoying Montana right away.

Host meetings and meals in our modern barn, breakout spaces, or outdoor areas, and enjoy amenities like hiking trails, a game room, an outdoor fire pit, a large pizza oven, axe-throwing, and stargazing.

We can accommodate up to 24 guests in our lodges and, in warmer months, up to 36 more in glamping tents—all at rates much lower than Bozeman hotels.

🎿 For winter retreats, go skiing at nearby Bridger Bowl or Crosscut.

In the warmer months, our on-site event coordinator Chris will help book activities like horseback riding, whitewater rafting, Yellowstone tours, and more, tailored to your group’s interests.

Whether you're hosting team-building exercises or just relaxing together, Hardscrabble’s privacy, scenic views, and close proximity to Montana adventures create the perfect retreat for your company.

Contact us to start planning today - [email protected]

11/27/2024

During this season of thanks we’re thinking about all of your special times we get to be a part of.

We love your sweet, heartfelt vows, and kids playing games with cousins they don't see often enough. The extended family joking and talking around the table, and the friends, aunts, uncles, parents, grandparents and everyone in between hitting the dance floor in unabashed celebration.

We're grateful to be a small part of these moments and to have this beautiful place to share.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, from all of us at Hardscrabble.

- Peter & Kris Stewart

11/22/2024

Planning a wedding, corporate meeting, retreat, or family reunion? You’ll find plenty of space to bring your group together at Hardscrabble.

Spread across 80 acres, your friends, family, and colleagues will have all the room they need to relax, have fun, and enjoy the ranch.

Take advantage of the huge open lawn for ceremonies, group games, or team-building exercises. Then host your reception, dinner, or even a pizza-making contest in the outdoor dining area.

Inside, the barn is the perfect space for parties and receptions, while the cozy on-site lodges and interior living areas are great for meetings, breakout sessions, or relaxing with board games.

With room to roam, comfortable lodging, and a classic Montana backdrop, it’s all here at the ranch!

Send us a message to get started: [email protected]

11/19/2024

Dreaming of a winter wedding? ❄️ Hardscrabble is the perfect setting for a romantic and picturesque celebration. Exchange your vows with snow-covered Ross Peak and the Bridger Mountains as your backdrop, then dance the night away inside the barn for a warm and fun reception.

Our comfortable on-site lodges sleep up to 24 at rates much lower than Bozeman hotels. They're a convenient and fun way for you and your guests to relax and enjoy the weekend without extra travel.

And did you know? For the skiers in your group, we’re just minutes from the slopes at Bridger Bowl and the cross-country trails at Crosscut! ⛷️

Ready to plan your winter wedding? Let’s make it happen.

📸:
Capturing His Creation Photography
Yellow Horse Photography
Becca Evans Photography
Amy McMahon Photography

11/14/2024

As the weather cools off, there’s nothing quite like gathering around our firepit 🔥✨

It’s the perfect spot for guests to unwind and connect—whether you’re swapping stories under the stars, toasting marshmallows, enjoying a morning coffee around the fire, or simply soaking up the warmth.

And it’s guaranteed to make you kick back, relax, and enjoy a classic campfire under the big Montana sky.

11/09/2024

If you've been to Hardscrabble, you've probably met our owners Kris and Peter Stewart.

Peter, a former school principal, now starts alternative schools with districts around the country.

Kris is a TV producer, culinary school grad, and mom. After living for eleven years near MSU, the Stewarts wanted to find space in the mountains for their sons to explore and to raise animals.

The property has been an event venue for almost thirty years under different names and owners. Since 2019, the Stewarts have worked hard to upgrade the experience of their guests who come to Hardscrabble for weddings, family reunions, ski weekends, multi-day music events, church retreats, multi-day yoga classes, corporate planning sessions, sports camps, cook-offs, anniversary parties, and even an opera.

But no matter the event type, Hardscrabble is a great place for gatherings big and small; the whole team treats our guests like family.

Ready to make memories at Hardscrabble? Start planning your next event with us!

📧 [email protected]

11/05/2024

Fresh snow has arrived, and winter is right around the corner! ❄️

Did you know we're minutes away from fresh tracks at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center, the legendary cold smoke at Bridger Bowl, and backcountry trails up Ross Pass? With quick access to alpine, nordic, and backcountry skiing, Hardscrabble is your cozy base for Montana’s winter adventures.

Plus, when you stay at Hardscrabble, you're going in the opposite direction of traffic. So no more waiting in those long lines from Bozeman! 🎉

Gather your friends and book a winter weekend with us!

10/28/2024

Last week we wrapped up an unforgettable wedding season at Hardscrabble Ranch! It's an honor to be a part of so many couples' special days. Congratulations, Katie & John Justin!

Planning your big day? Contact our team about having your dream wedding at Hardscrabble Ranch!

Photos: Charles Moll Photography
Venue: Hardscrabble Ranch
Hair & Makeup: Revive Salon
Catering: Just a Taste Catering

04/03/2024

Thanks to Edible Bozeman for including Hardscrabble Ranch in the spring feature “Bringing Home the Bacon" by Meg Juenker. Farrowing season starts for us in about a month. Who wants to meet some piggies? 🐽🐽🐽

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15660 Brackett Creek Road
Bozeman, MT
59715

Website

https://www.hardscrabbleranch.com/

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Meet our "party animals!" 🐾 Our yaks, pigs, and chickens love their home on the ranch just as much as we do. Come and visit these friendly animals while exploring our 80+ acreas. Whether it’s a wedding, reunion, or weekend getaway, our animals add a little extra charm to your stay. Ready to say hello? 🐷🐂 #montanaranch #ranchwedding #weddingvenuehunting #montanavenue #montanaretreat #bozeman #bozemanmt #bozemanmontana #hardscrabbleranch

⛷️ Gather your crew and escape to Hardscrabble for the ultimate Montana ski getaway. Just minutes from Bridger Bowl's legendary powder, unwind after the slopes in our cozy lodges with comfortable beds, full kitchens, an outdoor firepit, and spacious common areas. Perfect for ski teams, friends, and mountain lovers! Limited spring dates available - email us to book your stay: [email protected]. ❄️ 📷: @capturenowstudios #bridgerbowl #skimontana #skiweekend #wintergetaway #montanaskiweekend #montanaskiing

Keeping your guests close makes your wedding even more special. With on-site lodging, group dining spaces, and room to celebrate late into the night, Hardscrabble has everything you need for a fun and unforgettable Montana wedding. 📷: Abby Glover Photography

Thank you to everyone who made this spring and summer at Hardscrabble Ranch so memorable! From the MINI Takes the States rally and Bridger Ski Foundation, to the Christina Hill writers' retreat, weddings, a pizza-making showdown with GEOX and even welcoming a new baby yak – it's been full of fun, family, community, and lots of laughs. As we transition to fall and winter events, we are forever grateful for our amazing guests, vendors, and staff who make each gathering so special!

It's a BOY! Spring has sprung at Hardscrabble - we have a new BABY YAK! After 9 months of gestation, Gaffy birthed this bundle of newness. What is his name? "Shaggy" is in the running....help us name him!