A HISTORIC GUEST RANCH IN JACKSON HOLE
Located in Moose, Wyoming, Lost Creek Ranch is nestled between the Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges in the valley known as Jackson Hole. For 11,000 years the Teton wilderness was utilized by indigenous tribes for summer hunting and Teton Pass was used as a thru-way in the Rocky Mountains for travel and trade. Rising sharply from the valley floor the Tetons were known to the Shoshone people as ‘Teewinot” meaning ‘ many pinnacles.’
Although John Colter is often credited as being the first white man to set eyes on the Tetons, it wasn’t until fur trappers John Hoback, Jacob Reznor and Edward Robinson led the Overland Astorian Expedition through the valley and over Teton Pass that this land was considered ‘discovered.’
By the 1800’s the region was used as open grazing land and in 1915 the land on which Lost Creek sits was patented to a farmer named Raymond Kent under the Homestead Act. The land passed through several hands before it was acquired by Albert Schwabacher in 1926; it has been a working guest ranch ever since, initially welcoming small groups via the Union Pacific railroad under Block S Ranch.
After visiting the area in 1926 John D. Rockefeller began his controversial acquisition of private lands in Teton county. Albert Schwabacher was one of the few ranchers who refused to sell. As a result this privately owned ranch is now surrounded by Grand Teton National Park (310,000 acres) and Bridger-Teton National Forest (3.4 million acres).
In 1968, Gerald Halpin acquired the ranch and operations continued as a guest ranch. Mr. Halpin was a steward of the land and became a founding member of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation in 1997, later donating a portion of the ranch to GTNP. In 2024, the historic ranch changed hands and the Halpin Trust sold Lost Creek to longtime guests, the Gottwald family also from VA. The family looks forward to continuing this nearly 100-year-old tradition at Lost Creek, introducing others to the West, and giving more guests the same experience that helped shape generations of their own family.
Due to snowfall and its rural location, Lost Creek only operates up to 15 weeks per year, we are delighted to share this special time in the Wyoming wilderness with our guests.
LODGE & SPA
The comfortably appointed Lodge is a gathering space for meals and activities. Outfitted with regional taxidermy and western art, you can end your day by grabbing a drink from the saloon and settling in to watch the sun set behind the Tetons from the Lodge or deck.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the comfort of the dining hall. Several times per week open fire meals are also offered from our chuckwagon.
A short walk from the Lodge, the serene Spa, Hot Tub and Pool offer another peaceful vantage point of the Teton range. Start your day with a fresh espresso or matcha, followed by a fitness class or a massage.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Our boutique property is family owned and offers a time capsule Guest Ranch experience with modern-day creature comforts. A winding path of wildflowers, lined by Aspen trees leads to 10 cozy log cabins and main lodge.
Accommodating up to 65 guests per week, the guest to staff ratio provides excellent customer service during your week-long stay. Choose from three style of guest cabins based on party size.
2025 RATES
King Half-Duplex Cabin - $11,000
based on occupancy of 2
Queen/Twin Half-Duplex Cabin - $10,800
based on minimum occupancy of 2 and sleeps up to 3
Living Room Cabin - $22,000
based on minimum occupancy of 4 and sleeps up to 7
Details:
Due to ranch operations and permitting, Lost Creek only offers a 6-night stay - Check-in Sunday at 2pm and departure Saturday by 11am.
Rates are based on a minimum occupancy according to the room size
Add $2,000 for each additional guest over min. occupancy.
No charge for guests under 2, though they are included in occupancy due to fire code.
Low-Season rates: King Half-Duplex $8,500, Queen/Twin Half-Duplex $8,000 and Living Room Cabin $17,000.
Available in a King or
Rooms do not join but share a porch
Rent one side or both
Accommodates 2-3 people
Living Room Cabin - (4-7 people)
CABIN DETAILS
ACTIVITIES
Sunday
2:00 PM Check In
Horse-Drawn
Wagon Ranch Tours
Cocktails & Welcome
Orientation at the
Lodge
Chuckwagon
Cookout
Horse Release
Sunset Hike
Rise & Shine Yoga
AM Kids Club
Orientation
Horseback Trail Ride
Scenic Float Trip
PM Kids Club
Afternoon
Horseback Trail
Rides
Afternoon Scenic
Float Trip
Plein Air Painting
Roping Lessons &
Demonstration
LOST CREEK RANCH & SPA
SAMPLE WEEKLY PROGRAMMING
Archery
AM Kids Club
Horseback Trail
Rides
Scenic Float Trip
PM Kids Club
Afternoon
Horseback Trail
Rides
Afternoon Scenic
Float Trip
Kids Cookout &
Movie Night
Adult Cocktail
Wagon Ride
Astronomy
All the above activities are included in your cabin rate and weekly stay.
As a result, guests can individually customize their week and sign-up the day before for activities based on preference. Our friendly concierges assist guests in the office daily from 7am – 9pm. Each day you’ll have the option of multiple rides, river floats, archery, skeet and special evening activities.
Chuckwagon
Breakfast Cookout
AM Kids Club
Horseback Trail
Rides
Scenic Float Trip
Plein Air Painting
PM Kids Club
Afternoon
Horseback Trail
Rides
Afternoon Scenic
Float Trip
Team Penning
Jackson Hole Rodeo Archery
AM Kids Club
Trail Rides & All
Day Picnic Rides
Scenic Float Trip
Guided Hike
PM Kids Club
Afternoon
Horseback Trail
Rides
Afternoon Scenic
Float Trip
Skeet Shooting
Team Penning
Live Music & Dance
Night
Rise & Shine Yoga
AM Kids Club
Trail Rides & All Day
Picnic Rides
Scenic Float Trip
Jenny Lake Trip
PM Kids Club
Afternoon
Horseback Trail
Rides
Afternoon Scenic
Float Trip
Skeet Shooting
Farewell
Chuckwagon BBQ &
Branding
Sunrise Trail Ride
11:00 AM Checkout
As you plan your week ahead, we also have a list of offsite vendors and recommendations for activities like whitewater rafting or fly-fishing. Offsite trips are best mid-week because it will offer the opportunity to ride and get familiar with the ranch schedule before spending time off-ranch. Please note, we require all guests who plan on riding complete a horseback orientation Monday.
SPECIALTY WEEKS
WESTERN ART WEEK COLT STARTING EVENT 4TH OF JULY WEEK
Celebrate the American Cowboy beneath the backdrop of the iconic Teton mountain range. Guests will enjoy workshops with our resident cowboy artists and photographers for the week alongside ranch activities.
JUNE 9 - JUNE 13
Preserving the Legacy of good horsemanship and quality bloodlines. Join us as 35 Select Stock start a herd of homegrown colts. Meet the cowboys, horses and learn more about traditional colt starting techniques.
The first native born icon of the West - the Cowboy. We believe the Cowboy demonstrates courage, independence and hard work ethic that has shared the beauty of the West and Guest Ranching for over 100+ years. The 4th of July week always includes time in the saddle, on the Snake River and 4th of July fireworks in Jackson.
JUNE 29 - JULY 5
SPECIALTY WEEKS
TETON COUNTY FAIR
The 69th Annual Teton County Fair offers 9- days of fun filled activities like a Concert, Carnival, 4-H livestock show, Blue Ribbon Exhibit Hall. Team Branding and Medieval Jousting. During this time, we provide shuttles to the Fair in lieu of the weekly rodeo.
JULY 20 - JULY 26
SARAH GLOVER WEEK ADULTS-ONLY WEEKS
Sip, Sear and Savor delicious flame-cooked ranch-totable cuisine. The week-long experience will highlight Rocky Mountain Cuisine, foraging skills, craft cocktails and educational fireside cooking with renowned Chef and Author, Sarah Glover.
Our adults-only weeks are an excellent opportunity for uninterrupted serenity and time spent with friends - old and new!
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6
AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 16
SEPTEMBER 7 - SEPTEMBER 13
POLICIES AND ADDITIONAL FEES
Securing your Spot:
A 50% deposit is required within 7 days of confirming reservations.
Cancellations:
Lost Creek Ranch will refund only for the portion of your reservation that we are able to rebook. No credit will be allowed for absences during the reserved time or for departure ahead of the check-out date. We understand that cancellations arise and will do our best to rebook the cabin with enough notice. If the cabin is unable to be rebooked, guests will forfeit the 50 percent nonrefundable deposit unless we are able to refill the entire space.
Additional Fees:
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Gift Shop purchases
• Spa Services
• Shells, clay targets: $35 per round for skeet.
• Third Party Offsite activities such as; fly fishing, Yellowstone tours,Whitewater rafting, Jackson Rodeo, etc.
• 11% Wyoming Lodging Tax (on the lodging portion of the overall rate)
• 6% Wyoming Sales Tax (on incidentals during your stay)
• Gratuity for exceptional service
Age & Weight Requirements -
Onsite Caregivers for children under 3 are not available. We are happy to provide references to local nannies and caregivers. Kids Club is a group setting of children 10 and under and all children must be potty trained.
Children younger than 6 can be enrolled in Kids Club to participate in Wrangler guided lead arounds the barn. 6 and under are not allowed on the trail. This is an insurance endorsement requirement, no exceptions.
6 years old and older are allowed to participate in trail rides. 6 years old or 60 lbs. are eligible to participate in scenic floats on the Snake River.
Children 8 and over can participate in All Day rides. 8 and over can participate in archery with a parent or guardian present. 13 and above can participate in team penning in the arena with cattle and skeet shooting with a parent or guardian present.
Our rider weight limit is 250lbs. If you are over this weight limit, please notify the Reservations team so that we can discuss with the Head Wrangler and plan horse assignments accordingly.
A Note to large groups (more than 8 guests):
We do our best to accommodate large groups and will customize a weekly agenda for you and your friends and family to enjoy ranch activities as a group. There are some activities that are limited to size due to insurance or staffing availability, these limitations include:
• 8 persons is the max for rides, skeet shooting groups and float trips
PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO JACKSON HOLE
Air Travel
Jackson Hole Regional Airport (JAC)
Idaho Falls Regional (IDA)
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
Renting a Car
Distance from Ranch ~30 minutes; shuttle available from 12pm on Sunday and until 12pm Saturday ~2.5 hours ~4.5 hours (through Yellowstone NP)
Services Domestic commercial & charter
Domestic commercial & charter
International commercial & domestic commercial & charter
Please note that our shuttle only services JAC. If you plan to fly into BZN or IDA, or pay visit to Grand Teton National Park or Yellowstone National Park without a guide we recommend renting a vehicle. Onsite parking is available.
What it means to visit Rural Wyoming and embrace the rustic charm:
Located in renowned Jackson Hole, Lost Creek Ranch has been a guest ranch since 1926. This almost hundred-year-old property is rurally situated and is log timber construction. During peak times of mosquitos, flies, pollen and heat, your cabin is outfitted with screens, fans, complimentary bug spray and sunscreen. While we do our very best to combat mother nature’s changes, we kindly request your attention to the seasonal conditions and prepare before arrival. The cabins are not air conditioned nor do they have good cell or Wi-Fi coverage. While both are available in the lodge and on the office porch, we believe this serves as a time to unplug and reconnect with family, friends and nature and offer expansive natural grounds to enjoy while here.
