"I Never Knew You Could Go To Heaven Before You Died."

...one of our young guests makes an astute observation about EARLY RANCH!!!

NOT JUST ANOTHER HOTEL...Come to

EARLY RANCH and stay in GOD'S COUNTRY!

 

 

This is no ordinary stopping point along the road...we are a "MUST SEE HISTORICAL HORSE RANCH/BED & BREAKFAST"...escape from the myriad of city problems! Vacation safely within the self-sustaining boundaries of Early Ranch, an exciting western turn-of-the-century estate situated along over 1.5 miles of the Wind River boasting world class fishing and white water rafting at your door! Bring that fishing pole if you have a hankerin' to "Fish The Winds." Nestled in a peaceful valley in friendly Fremont County Wyoming, this legendary jewel is surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains with the adjacent Badlands just across the river.

Discover the rugged Old West, and vacation a bit simpler in the process. Our extensive hay-producing valley is fed by the granddaddy of 'em all--historic water rights which keep the water (just like GOLD in Wyoming!) gravity flowing through irrigation ditches throughout the ranch free of cost 24/7. Imagine yourself in a long ago era as you contemplate our locally renowned Rodeo Arena (rodeos were held here every Sunday for over 30 years), now updated to accomodate team ropers, horse trainers, clinics, concerts...WHATEVER!

EARLY Ranch offers delightful log guest cabins, a turn of the century schoolhouse transformed into the "Belle Starr Bordello, which quite a few couples have enjoyed as their "Honeymoon Suite"...it boasts flamboyant decor just like an old-fashioned brothel with a big brass bed, even mirrors on the ceiling! Saunter over to our 4,000 square foot main lodge featuring the Butch Cassidy Cantina (yes, HE WAS HERE!). Feel free to catch a movie from our extensive video collection after your exhausting day in our high plains altitude, or relax in the hot tub! Challenge some passerby to a game of pool on our Longhorn Pool Table in the pool room...if you feel the need use our exercise room with tanning bed (See a cowboy to describe "Ranch Aerobics" in detail! Or relax in front of the Teepee Fireplace and read a book, have meaningful or meaningless conversation, or just await a meal! We have many buttes and trails surrounding the ranch to hike, and from many vantage points you can enjoy a view of Crowheart Butte 20 miles down the valley...

At an altitude of 6500' the Chinook winds blow through this high plains paradise, keeping the climate surprisingly mild...they call this area the "Banana Belt of Wyoming"...usually the sun shines here over 300 days per year!

Have you ever dreamed of being at "home on the range?" Are you just plain tired of the madness of city living or do you simply need an escape to retain your sanity? Consider EARLY RANCH on your way to Yellowstone, resplendent in its privacy and soul-stirring vastness for your next true escape to the Old West!