Horseback riders crossing a wide Western valley beneath dramatic mountains

An Authentic Wyoming Guest Ranch Experience

The West is still wild.

And it’s waiting for you.

Trade the ordinary for wide-open skies, mountain trails, and the timeless spirit of the American West.

Welcome to Black Timber

Some places are meant to be experienced.

Out here, mornings begin with mountain air and the sound of horses in the pasture. Days are spent exploring rugged trails, gathering around the table, and discovering the kind of freedom you can only find in the West.

A weathered ranch barn below the jagged Teton range

Ranch horses grazing in an open field with mountains behind

Ranch Experiences

The days are yours to explore.

Riders on horseback crossing an open mountain meadow

Horseback Riding

Ride through mountain trails, open meadows, and breathtaking Western landscapes.

Ranch hands riding through morning mist on a cattle drive

Cattle Drives

Experience the traditions of working ranch life alongside experienced ranch hands.

Anglers wading in a clear mountain river

Fly Fishing

Enjoy peaceful mornings along mountain streams and rivers.

A hiking trail winding through a mountain valley

Guided Hiking

Discover wilderness trails, scenic overlooks, and unforgettable landscapes.

Western saddles resting in a ranch tack room

Ranch Life

Learn about horses, livestock, and the traditions of the American West.

Guests gathered around a campfire at night

Evenings by the Fire

Enjoy campfires, starlit skies, and stories shared beneath the mountains.

A cowboy riding across golden rangeland near a herd

Horseback Riding

There’s no better way to see the West.

From peaceful morning rides to unforgettable mountain adventures, every trail has a story.

Stay at the Ranch

Rest easy. You’re out West.

Tap the small photos to look around. Rates, capacity and amenities are placeholders.

A timber cabin beside a pond surrounded by trees

01 · Lodging

The Homestead Cabins

Rustic timber cabins with warm interiors and mountain views.

From $450 / night sample price

A lodge living room with a stone fireplace and leather chairs

02 · Lodging

The Ranch Lodge

Comfortable Western accommodations inspired by historic ranch living.

From $375 / night sample price

A cozy cabin interior with a wood stove and wool blanket

03 · Lodging

The Mountain Retreat

A private cabin experience surrounded by wilderness.

From $595 / night sample price

A Taste of the West

Gather round the table.

After a day on the trail, there’s nothing better than a hearty meal and good company.

A rustic wooden table set with linen napkins

A cast-iron skillet of hearty food over the coals

A long rustic wooden table set for a shared meal

The Ranch Experience

A different kind of everyday.

A sample day on the ranch. These times are illustrative, not a confirmed schedule.

Golden sunrise light over mountain ridges

6:30 AM · illustrative

Sunrise Over the Mountains

Coffee in hand, watch the first light touch the peaks.

8:00 AM · illustrative

Ranch Breakfast

A hearty start at the lodge table before the day begins.

9:30 AM · illustrative

Saddle Up

Meet your horse, check your tack, and head out for the trail.

A ranch corral and barn beneath snow-capped mountains

12:30 PM · illustrative

Lunch at the Ranch

Good food, shade and stories shared with fellow riders.

A fly fisherman casting in a mountain river

2:00 PM · illustrative

Afternoon Adventures

Fish a mountain stream, hike a ridge, or ride a little farther.

A lone horse in a valley below red-lit mountains at dusk

6:30 PM · illustrative

Dinner & Sunset

Gather as the valley turns gold and the day winds down.

A campfire glowing at dusk beside a lake

8:00 PM · illustrative

Campfire Under the Stars

Stories, warmth and a sky full of stars to end the night.

Meet the Horses

The heart of the ranch.

Every ride starts with a partnership. Our horses are chosen for temperament and trail sense, then matched to each rider so you can settle in, relax, and enjoy the country. (Sample copy — describe your real herd.)

A grey quarter horse standing in a pasture at dusk — Quarter Horses
Steady, athletic and sure-footed — the dependable backbone of the string.

Two paint horses standing together — Paint Horses
Colorful, friendly and easy to spot on the trail.

A spotted Appaloosa grazing in a green paddock — Appaloosas
Spotted, sturdy and full of character.

A chestnut horse standing on a hillside — Ranch Favorites
Other well-suited mounts matched to every rider's experience.

Our Story & Western Heritage

Rooted in the West.

Black Timber began as a simple idea: a working ranch built around a love of horses, open land and the old Western ways of looking after both. Over time, that idea grew into a place where guests could share it. (Fictional example story — replace with your ranch’s real history. No dates or awards are claimed.)

Today, the same values guide every day on the ranch: take care of the animals, respect the land, and make room at the table for anyone who wants to be here.