(Gallatin Gateway, Montana)  In a two-horse open sleigh.  O'er the fields we go . a laughing all the way . to the Wassail tent for warming, refreshments, stories and more . yes sleighing at 320 Guest Ranch ... it perfect for winter family lore ..

It's winter and that means a whole lot more than skiing on Lone Mountain.  It means sleighing at the historic 320 Guest Ranch.

The 320 offers sleigh rides to accommodate everyone - the whole family, including grandpa and grandma too.  Sleigh bells ring as the horses guide the open sleigh through the pristine snow-covered pasturelands of the ranch, along side the Gallatin and up through the fields.   It may be a twilight sleigh ride when the snow appears blue-white and the crisp evening air is filled with the sounds of sauntering horses and, if inspired, a winter carol or two.

And everyone on the sleigh is cozy - wrapped up in thick wool sleigh blankets and maybe cuddling up to loved ones.  All the while enjoying a classic19th century winter experience smack-dab at the advent of the 21st.  If Norman Rockwell were alive today, he'd paint the sleighing scene at 320, for sure. 

At the warming tent hot mulled cider awaits, along with steaming chef-made chili, tasty nibbles and a even glass of wine for mom and dad.  Sleighing works up a hearty appetite, after all.  Your wrangler might be coaxed into telling the sleighers stories of ranch adventures and a tall tale or two.  He might even treat you a bit of cowboy poetry on an exceptionally good ride.

Then it's back to the sleigh for the final trek to the main ranch, to the warmth of a roaring campfire and even more seasonal beverages in the 320 Saloon or dinner in the 320 Ranch Steak House.  If you'd like, round out the evening shooting a game of pool or two . or stay the night in one of 320's modern cabin accommodations.

The 320 Guest Ranch sleigh rides are $32 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under (under 3 are free).  Sleigh rides begin at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Special 9:00 p.m. ride and Sunday sleigh rides are available during peak season.

For more information and reservations, please call 406-995-4283 or 800-243-0320.  

The 320 Guest Ranch is located at 205 Buffalo Horn Creek, Gallatin Gateway, at Mile Marker 36 on I-191.

Listen . do you hear those sleigh bells calling?

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320 Guest Ranch
205 Buffalo Horn Creek
Gallatin Gateway, Montana  59730
406-995-4283 | 800-243-0320