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Lowdown

  • Established

    1910. Guest ranch since 2018

  • Owner

    Creed and Sascha Garnick

  • Manager

    Chandler Minton

  • Tel

    307-690-6337

  • Open

    All year

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $489 - $585
    Winter: $440 - $529

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    Summer: $489 - $585
    Winter: $440 - $529

  • Minimum Stay

    Summer: No minimum stay
    Winter: No minimum stay

  • Maximum Guests

    25

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Solitude, Diverse scenery
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

A respite from the world's toils, it's a chance to engage with nature and the human experience, to inspire a harmonious existence.

3 Spear Ranch is a 1,200-acre boutique ranch and resort for those seeking transformative experiences rooted in nature.

With eight guest cabins nestled at the mouth of a canyon, 3 Spear offers an intimate and relaxing environment, with views of the Wind River Valley and Absaroka Mountains.

Whether seeking a sunrise horseback ride, an invigorating yoga practice or a therapeutic soak in the natural warm springs, 3 Spear Ranch invites you to connect with the nostalgia of the Old West.

Good time to go

3 Spear Ranch is open May through October where the warmest months are July and August.

The natural warm spring is available starting mid-June, weather depending.

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 0 and over

3 Spear Ranch welcomes families with children of all ages. While riders at 3 Spear Ranch must be six years or older, little buckaroos under six are welcome to swim in our natural warm spring and swimming hole, enjoy lawn games, hiking, or fly fishing our private lakes.

Minimum age children can ride

8 and over

Activities

hiking, picnics, outdoor play area

Games

board games, pool table, Cornhole, Bocce Ball

Ranch History

Originally owned by artist Ivan Albright, 3 Spear Ranch was founded as a family retreat for the Albright Family.

After over 100 years of ownership, the Albright Family handed keys over to Creed and Sascha Garnick, the first ones ever to open the ranch doors to the public.

Lowdown

  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style, Health oriented

  • Alcohol

    available for purchase

  • Enjoy dining in

    dining room (casual attire), dining room (formal attire), bar & grille, lounge, in-room dining, private dinners

  • You'll definitely love

    ranch-raised beef, ranch-raised pork, ranch-raised chicken, farm fresh eggs, organic produce, locally grown produce

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free

If it's wet, drink it.

Guest Favourites

  • Crispy Duck Wings
  • Braised Berkshire Port Shank
  • Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut

About our Wines

2019 Domaine Musset-Roullier Anjou Blanc Le Moulin De Chateaupanna

2019 Domain Olivier Morin Bourgogne Chitry Blanc Constance

2019 Domain Guy Robin Chablis Cuvee Marie Ange Robin Vielles Vignes

2020 Domaine Barraud Pouilly Fuisse Premier Cry La Marachaude Clos la Vercher

2019 Remoissenet Beaune Blanc Montagne Saint Desire

2020 Domaine Bouard-Bonnefoy Saint Aubin Premier Cru Les Combes

2020 Durin Riviera Ligure di Ponente Rossese

2017 Musto Carmelitano Aglianico del Vulture Maschitano Rosso

2019 Domaine Philippe Gavignet Bourgogne Pinot Noir

2019 Domaine la Bouissiere Gigondas

2019 Remoissenet Santenay Premier Cru Gravieres Rouge

2017 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianto Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto San Marcellino 

2019 Domaine Bourgogne Devaux Pommard Les Vignots

2017 Domaine Christophe Billon Cote Rotie Les Elotins

2017 Pietroso Brunello di Montalcino

2019 Domaine Vigot Nuits Saingeorges Vieilles Vignes

2016 Patrizia Cencioni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 123

2018 Remoissenet Meursault

2019 Maison Frederic Magnien Vosne Romanee Aux Champs Perdrix

2018 Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Les Safres Magnum

Your Chef, Richard Barnes

Hailing from Hawaii and the West Coast, Chef Richard Barnes and Lodge Manager Lilah Ellis have brought a new element to fine dining in Wyoming using only the freshest ingredients. Combining Pacific Island with American Western cuisine, this powerhouse couple brings in proteins like line caught halibut less than 48 hours out of the water and 150-day dry aged Piedmontese NY strip.

Sample Menu

  • Appetizers

  • Lobster Bisque
  • Duck Confit Sliders
  • Roasted Beets with Burrata

  • Entrées

  • Spicy Tofu Vegan Buddha Bowl
  • Colorado Lamb Chops
  • Kona Kanpachi and Prawns
  • Dry Aged Piedmontese NY Strip

  • Desserts

  • Citrus Lemon Oil Cake
  • Red Wine Poached Pear

Lowdown

  • Address

    901 Little Warm Springs Road
    Dubois
    Wyoming
    82513
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    7,200 ft

  • Private Land

    1000-5000 acres

  • Public Land

    more than 50k acres

Nearest Town - Dubois

Dubois has a population of 850 (approx), and is situated 2 miles / 15 mins from the Ranch.

Facilities in Dubois include: grocery store, pharmacy, church, school, post office, medical clinic, hospital, bank, atm, gas station, museum.

For shopping Dubois offers: small hometown necessity shops, boutique shops, western wear.

Ranch shuttle

no

Nearest Airports

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Distance

78 miles / 1 hour 15 mins

Airlines

Delta, United, Allegiant, Alaska, American Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country

Central Wyoming Regional Airport, Riverton, Wyoming

Distance

74 miles / 1 hour 15 mins

Airlines

Skywest, United Express

Private Air Travel

Nearest location(s)

Dubois

Travel by

Helicopter, Airplane

Distance

5 miles

Ranch shuttle

Yes

Lowdown

  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Most riders are

    Beginner

  • Max riders per ride

    8

  • Wranglers per ride

    1

  • Pace of ride

    Walk, Trot, Lope

  • Guest Horses

    10

  • Horse Types

    Quarterhorse, Paints, Other, Geldings, Mares

The Setting

Private Land (1000-5000 acres)

Backed up against the mountains of the Shoshone National Forest, 3 Spear Ranch offers 1,200 private acres of steep mountains, rolling hills, red rock mesas, private lakes and natural warm springs bursting with lush green watercress. Everywhere on the ranch there is a view across the Wind River Valley to the Absaroka Mountain Range.  

Public Land (more than 50k acres)

3 Spear Ranch is bordered against the Shoshone National Forest, providing access to 2.4 million acres of pristine rugged mountain country. 

Our Riding

Scheduled rides

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

Unscheduled rides

No unscheduled rides.

Guided rides

All rides are guided.

Unguided rides

There are no unguided rides available. 

Program rides

No program rides. All scheduled private.

Good to know

Beginner riders must be able to balance themselves in a saddle and listen to verbal instructions from a wrangler. 

Intermediate riders must be able to control their horse, including navigating around obstacles, stopping/proceeding/turning on command and keeping a balanced seat while in a trot. 

Advanced riders must be able to control their horse and keep their seat in any environment.

Weight limit for riding

225-250 lbs

Riding considerations

no riding experience needed

Why our riding stands out

  • All rides at 3 Spear Ranch are private and catered to the rider's ability. Whether leaping over logs, running through open meadows, or strolling through the pastures, our wranglers will create the perfect ride for you.
  • At 3 Spear Ranch, there is no schedule for rides. If you want to take a ride at sunrise, sunset or in the dark, we're ready if you are! 3 Spear Ranch also offers rides of any length of time, so if you only have time for a quick one-hour ride or you have all day, we will take rides as long or as short as you wish.
  • On Friday nights in Summer, we offer a ride from 3 Spear Ranch to the Dubois Rodeo. This ninety-minute leisurely stroll across rolling hills and meadows sets the tone for a night of true Wyoming Cowboys giving all they got for pride and glory. Enjoy another ride back home to the ranch under the starry night sky.

Riding Lessons

Given by

wrangler

Location

on the trail

Lowdown

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $489 - $585
    Winter: $440 - $529

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    Summer: $489 - $585
    Winter: $440 - $529

  • Nightly Rates (non-rider)

    $489 - $585

  • Nightly Rates (nanny)

    $489 - $585

  • Minimum Stay

    No minimum stay

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Any day is fine

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Any day is fine

  • Style of accommodation

    Ranch rustic, Western rustic chic
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

3 Spear Ranch can cater for up to 25 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Albright Cabin

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$350 - $425
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

Named for 3 Spear's owner in the 1940s, Ivan Albright is a renowned artist who drew his inspiration from the wide open spaces of Dubois and whose work is on display at MOMA in New York City.

This free-standing cabin invokes a feeling of airiness and inspiration thanks to its high vaulted ceilings, skylights for viewing the night sky and window-side claw-footed soaking tub. 

530sq ft, King bed, ensuite bathroom, Wind River Valley views

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

hair dryer, seating area

Cabin | Tie Hack Cabin

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$350 - $400
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

Tie Hack is one of two original homestead cabins which date back to the early 1900s.  

This free-standing log cabin features blue pine vaulted ceilings, vintage furniture and a large bathroom with a vintage soaking tub, and sunflower shower head.

Tie Hack's proximity to the natural warm-spring pool makes this cozy retreat the perfect locale for late-night swimming beneath the stars. 

350 sq ft. King Bed, view of the warm spring

Heritage Cabin 

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

seating area, wood fireplace

Cabin | Carpenter Cabin

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$300 - $350
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

Nestled into the lush hillside, Carpenter is a spacious cabin for two guests that connects to the adjacent Barber cabin, to create a two-bedroom cabin ideal for families.

490 sq ft. King bed, ensuite bathroom, lush canyon views, connects with Barber Cabin

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Cabin | Barber Cabin

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$300 - $350
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

Barber can be used as an individual cabin or, for families can be combined with adjoining Carpenter Cabin

Vintage books, an intimate sitting area and dining table, for late night snacks and card games make this a nostalgic nook in which to relax and feel at home in the American West. 

​490 sq ft. Queen and twin beds, ensuite bathroom, lush canyon views, connects to Carpenter.

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

seating area

Cabin | Amoretti Cabin

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$300 - $350
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

Eugene Amoretti Jr., the descendant of a royal family in Venice, became enthralled with the ethos of the American West and purchased his first ranch in Dubois in 1900 from one of his employees: The irreverent Butch Cassidy.

325 sq ft. King bed, ensuite bathroom, Vvews of the expansive 3 Spear grounds, connects to Dunoir Cabin for families.

Rooms

1

Amenities

seating area

Cabin | Dunoir Cabin

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$300 - $600
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

3 Spear's bunk room features two sets of full-size bunk beds that can sleep up to eight guests, creating accommodation that is the perfect Mountain camp-away.

Dunoir can be combined with adjoining king-bedded Amoretti for larger families who want more space to relax and spread out.

Parents can sip a nightcap on the screened-in porch beneath the stars once the little ones are tucked in.

420 sq ft. two Queen and two full bunk beds, canyon views.

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

seating area

Cabin | Absaroka Cabin

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$300 - $350
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

This whimsical homestead cabin features a queen bed and twin bed, perfect for a friend-cation or small family getaway.

Settle in with a great book and sip coffee in the sunroom from the comfort of your lil' mountain abode. 

​435 sq ft. Queen and 1 twin bed, warm spring and canyon views, situated next to king-bedded Shoshone for those needing adjacent room options.

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

seating area

Cabin | Shoshone Cabin

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$350 - $400
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

Tucked away in a secluded corner of the ranch's grounds, this cabin offers direct access to the wooded canyon and Shoshone National Forest that border the property.

An expansive sunroom is the perfect perch for sipping coffee, journaling or reading a great book.

A skylight imparts a sunny atmosphere during the daytime while also providing you with a personal stargazing portal at night. 

​550 sq ft, King bed, ensuite bathroom, views of warm spring and canyon.

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

seating area

Booking Policy

3 Spear Ranch's Winter rates range from $440 to $529 per cabin, per night plus, 12.5% state and local taxes. The ranch's Summer rates range from $489 to $585 per cabin, per night plus taxes.

There is no rate per person and all rates include daily continental breakfast. All other meals and activities are charged separately.

A deposit equivalent to 50% accommodation value plus taxes is due at the time of booking.

Cancellations made outside four weeks prior to arrival are refunded less a 3% processing fee.

A second deposit equivalent to 50% accommodation value plus taxes is due at four weeks prior to arrival.

Any cancellations fewer than four weeks in advance of arrival are subject to forfeiting the full deposit.

Included in your stay

lodging, Daily Continental Breakfast, Access to the Warm Springs Swimming Area, The Lodge at 3 Spear Ranch, the Billiards Hall, Hiking Trails, Wi-Fi, Valet Service, Concierge Service

Extras

Tax

Meals outside of continental breakfast, any guided activity

Gratuity

Gratuity is included in all guided activities. Please leave gratuities for the concierge, restaurant, and housekeeping at your own discretion.

Lowdown

  • You can borrow

    Riding helmets, Saddle bags, Rain coats

  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi.

  • Cell Networks

    AT&T, verizon. T-Mobile.

Onsite

Outdoor Activities

mountain biking, Yoga, ATV Rentals - unguided, fly fishing, hiking

Spa

relaxation massage, deep tissue massage

Winter Activities

snowmobiling, winter ice fishing, Horseback Riding, Safaris Tours, Dog Sledding

Fishing & Wildlife

3 Spear Ranch boasts two small private lakes bursting with trophy rainbow trout. Working with local fishing guides, we offer 1/2 day private fishing trips, perfect for anglers of all abilities. The ranch is also conveniently located along the Wind River providing ample opportunities for anglers to catch brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout. 

Fishing on offer

spin, fly, river, stocked pond, lake, stream, equipment available, guided non-inclusive, unguided, instruction available, BYO equipment

Wildlife

Antelope, Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bears, Mountain Lions, Wolves, Golden Eagles, Beavers, Coyotes

Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 100 & over.

While our guest cabins can accommodate up to 25 people per night, our 1,200 acres of land provide ample opportunity for car or tent camping.

3 Spear Ranch is also located 2.2 miles from town of Dubois where there is a variety of options for accommodation. 

Weddings

We can cater for groups of 100 & over.

While our guest cabins can accommodate up to 25 people per night, our 1,200 acres of land provide ample opportunity for car or tent camping.

3 Spear Ranch is also located 2.2 miles from town of Dubois where there is a variety of options for accommodation. 

For larger weddings, we recommend immediate family members of the bride and groom enjoy all the guest cabins, while the rest of the wedding attendees enjoy either camping or accommodations in nearby Dubois. 

Local Attractions

Yellowstone National Park

America's first National Park and the world's largest site of geothermic activity is just around the corner from 3 Spear Ranch.

Enjoy a self-guided tour or find a private guide to take you through mountains, hot springs and valleys filled with grizzly bears, bison, moose and more. 

Distance

80 miles / 1 hour 15 mins

Ranch shuttle

No

Rental car

Required

Grand Teton National Park

Home to America's most dramatic mountain range, Grand Teton National Park offers a variety of hiking trails for all abilities and all with a view.

Enjoy a scenic float down the Snake River or rent a pontoon boat on Jackson Lake and keep an eye out for the famous Grizzly Bear named '399'. She had new cubs spring 2021! 

Distance

55 miles / 1 hour

Ranch shuttle

No

Rental car

Required

Jackson Hole

Enjoy a day in Jackson Hole touring the famous town square and its elk antler arches where you will find a variety of gift shops, art galleries and dining options for all tastebuds. 

Distance

85 miles / 1 hour 30 mins

Ranch shuttle

No

Highs

  • This beautiful boutique ranch in Dubois, Wyoming has just eight cabins, meaning you can get away from crowds and immerse into the surrounding nature – peace and quiet abound, with views of the Wind River Valley and Absaroka Mountains.
  • There is a natural warm springs, one of THE ultimate Wild West experiences, perfect for relaxing after a day in the saddle
  • The ranch is the perfect location for your reunion or celebration; there's an amazing authentic Homestead and with a full buyout of the property, you can create a memorable al fresco fete on the expansive Homestead Lawn, that toasts all of your special occasions at once.
  • You'll enjoy a bespoke itinerary which is designed by the team prior to your arrival (with input from you, of course), ensuring that your time at 3 Spear is spent on exploring their 1,200 acres, rather than on planning and logistics.

Lows

  • If you're looking for a more resort-style ranch, this peaceful, boutique setting might not be for you
  • The room rates only include a daily continental breakfast, and all other meals and activities are charged separately, so it's worth noting this if you prefer a ranch with everything included.