Hardscrabble Ranch

11/10!! Just had my extended family visit for Christmas, and we chose Hardscrabble Ranch as our “Home-base.” The ranch is beautiful! The lodges were cozy and perfect, and we had more than enough room for the 16 of us. It was great to go and see the animals and enjoy the trails on the side of the mountain whenever we felt like getting some fresh air and good views. You can definitely tell the staff put in A LOT of effort to make sure all our needs were met. We never even needed to ask! The rooms/common area was clean and ready to go with WIFI, TV, board games, ping pong, etc. I would definitely recommend Hardscrabble to anyone planning a family gathering/event like ours! Thank you!!
Charley Blomquist

The HardScrabble Ranch was perfect for our family reunion. The kitchen and big rooms were stocked with everything we needed. There were clean, private bedrooms for all 16 members of our family, with a view of Ross Peak from our window, and plenty of space for everyone to stretch out. Peter and Chris were great hosts and made sure everything was OK. We enjoyed visiting with them and with their yaks, horses and pig.
Brian Blomquist

Hardscrabble Ranch is hands down one of the best wedding venues in Bozeman. The team is easy to work with and provides a phenominal experience for their clients. As a wedding photographer, I am always stoked when I get to work at Hardscrabble. I know the team will make the day run smoothly and provide the couple with an incredible wedding day!
Charles Moll

I am a photographer in Bozeman, Montana, and have been photographing weddings for almost ten years. Hardscrabble is one of my favorite venues to photograph! Hardscrabble was profoundly thinking about wedding guests when they made this property. My all-time favorite thing about this venue is that you can have both partners getting ready on the property in well-designed spaces, with tons of storage and room for your whole wedding party to sprawl out and have some privacy. There are kitchens on both sides to ensure everyone is well-fed for the day. Another reason I'm drawn to Hardscrabble is the comfort it provides to all guests. The venue's unique feature of picking guests up from the parking lot and shuttling them up the hill, or using a golf cart for those in need, ensures everyone can easily access the ceremony space. Plus, with everything on one floor and no steps, the venue's design promotes a relaxed and enjoyable wedding day for all.
Leanna Joy

We knew from the moment we visited Hardscrabble Ranch that it would be the location of our Montana destination wedding. We couldn’t imagine a more beautiful site for our event, with the rolling green hills, wildflowers, and of course the magical view of Ross Peak from the ceremony site. Our wedding and reception were entirely outside so that we could keep those views in sight the whole time, but the barn is an impressive option for a reception, too. We also had several guests stay at the lodge and in the glamping tents, and everyone raved about the accommodations. The lodge was comfortable and so convenient with two commercial kitchens and plenty of room to spread out to build our floral arrangements and have hair and makeup done for the wedding. The glamping tents near the creek are cozy and beautifully appointed. There was so much for our guests to do – play yard games, walk the trails behind the barn (the wildflowers were stunning in early July) or walk down to visit the animals (including a baby yak!). Some guests fished in the creek, or played games in Brackett Lodge (really fun - despite my husband’s devastating loss at ping pong to his new father-in-law.) The entire staff at Hardscrabble was friendly and helpful during our stay, and the amazing Chris Heinle was absolutely a life-saver. She was communicative and helpful from the jump, answering all of our questions, and providing us with great vendor lists and a helpful planning schedule. We also hired Chris as our day-of coordinator, a service that was truly priceless. We did not have to worry about a thing from the rehearsal through the moment we made our departure on our wedding night. Chris was everywhere doing everything, making sure the that the wedding and reception looked beautiful and ran smoothly. We could NOT have asked for a more perfect day (days, really) at a more perfect venue. We highly recommend Hardscrabble and Chris to anyone considering a wedding in western Montana!
Kindle Rising