We are located 10 miles from town on a gravel road. We have a small gift shop with sundry items, but you should plan on bringing your supplies with you. We provide linens and bar soap, but you may want to pack shampoo and conditioner. Weather is variable – warm days and cool nights are the rule, so layers are helpful.

• Casual clothing (jeans, sweatshirts, T shirts, shorts)
• Long sleeves for outdoor activities
• Sweaters and a warm jacket
• Rain jackets (no ponchos allowed for horse riding)
• Riding pants or jeans
• Comfortable, broken-in hiking boots or walking shoes. Hiking poles or a walking staff is advisable if you have difficulty in walking. Paths and walkways are hilly and rocky.
• Sunscreen, skin moisturizer, and chapstick
• Flashlight or headlamp (we have no exterior lights)
• Fishing gear (a Wyoming license may be purchased online or in Dubois)
• Mosquito repellent
• Water bottles 
• Day pack or fanny pack
• We have laundry facilities on site, including a washer, dryer, clothesline, and laundry soap. There is a donation bucket in the laundry room to help us cover expenses.

Guests arrive between 3pm and 6 pm on Sundays at the start of a seminar week and depart the next Saturday morning. We have dinner at 6 pm on Sunday, followed by an orientation at 7:30 pm.

The rest of the week generally follows this schedule:

• 7:30 am Offered Morning Prayer in Chapel
• 8:00 am Breakfast followed by brief meditation and announcements
• 9:30 am Morning activities: i.e. organized hikes, trail rides
• 12:30 pm Lunch
• 5:30 pm Offered Sharing Time (Guests or staff sometimes offer to lead discussions, demonstrations, or concerts)
• 6:00 pm Dinner
• 7:30-9:00 pm Seminars – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

The petroglyphs on the Ranch are associated with vision quest experiences of the Mountain Shoshone people.  They are thought to be anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand years ago. Seminar guests are welcome to view them whenever they wish but feel free to ask staff for a guided tour since some are difficult to find. Because the petroglyphs are such a significant archaeological and cultural feature, we allow limited access to them by non-Ranch guests: Only archeologists, American Indians, school and university groups, and groups organized through the Dubois Museum will be allowed access to the petroglyphs and our other cultural resources. Any groups wishing to view the petroglyphs must obtain permission from the Ranch Director.

Mostly definitely! In fact, families have been coming to the Ranch from the beginning. Many of our programs are interesting to kids and we have kid-friendly rides and hikes. Children 12 and under attend at no charge! Please note, however, that we are not able to offer childcare. 

For the safety of your pet and the other guests on the Ranch, please leave your pets at home. 

We serve a variety of dishes, but all are tasty and filling.

Breakfast includes items such as French toast casserole, bacon, yogurt, fresh fruit, etc. Lunch is anything from wraps and sandwiches to soups or grain bowls. Dinner is heartier, comfort meals such as roast and potatoes, fish and veggies, or shepherd's pie.  “The food is so good that I ate too much” is about the only complaint we hear! Let us know your special dietary needs from vegetarian to gluten intolerance. We do everything we can to accommodate all dietary needs! 

Because we are a nonprofit! 

Our priority is to make the Ranch experience available to anyone who wishes to join us. Our guests help with dishes and clean and re-make their cabins at the end of sessions, allowing us to keep a smaller staff. Generous donations cover a portion of our operating expenses. If the fees are a burden, we have scholarship help available – please ask! 

Absolutely! Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone are about 2 hours drive from the Ranch, making them a great day trip opportunity for guests. 

The local town of Dubois offers lovely shops, local parks, a rodeo every Friday night from June - September. The local tavern also hosts the St. Thomas Episcopal Church summer fundraiser every Tuesday evening--a square dance!