Every summer for the past six years, our family has packed up the kids, dogs and horses and piled in the car for the two day drive to our ranch in south central Montana. We settle in for three months and completely “unplug”. We have created our true sanctuary in this place.

We did a major renovation to the main house the first year and have tackled a new project each year since. The barn was converted into a guest house and we built a cabin in the woods. Our friends and family joke that we are running a bed and breakfast all summer because we ALWAYS have houseguests, but that’s just how we like it.

We kept all of the interiors very simple yet rustic and used local materials wherever possible. The furnishings are a mix of some things we hauled up from California and local finds in and around our small town. This place is where we settle in, reconnect and unwind and it has been a life changing experience for our family. I have shared the impact this ranch has had on our family HERE.

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The Farmhouse

The pond is a favorite place to spend warm summer afternoons

Oliver always has a smile on his face

Farmhouse Kitchen

We remodeled this kitchen the first year we owned the ranch. You can read all of the details by clicking HERE.

The breakfast nook is a favorite gathering place in the kitchen.

I fell in love with this farmhouse sink.

We used reclaimed barn wood for many cabinets and surfaces throughout the ranch

Our refrigerator is hidden behind these barn doors.

Guest Bedroom

The Bunk Room

The attic bunk room was a great SURPRISE! You can read that story HERE.

The Guest House

We converted the old storage barn into a guest house after our first summer at the ranch. It is the perfect place to relax and listen to the sound of the nearby creek

The Cabin in the Woods

This cabin was our third project and is my favorite place on the ranch. It is in a secluded spot right next to the forest with a natural spring running past.

The Pond and Beyond

The majority of our time at the ranch is spent outdoors, enjoying the beautiful surroundings, hiking, riding horses and sitting on the porch.

We often picnic by the pond. You can read my ultimate picnic guide HERE.

My “ranch truck” was a birthday gift rom my sweet husband a few years ago!

I can never have too many flowers!!

I often use solar lighting for the more remote areas of the ranch. You can read more about that HERE.