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Explore miles
and miles of ecologically sound rangeland in the
Wind River Mountain foothills that are home to
eagles, moose, elk, antelope, mountain lions, bear,
beaver and migrating songbirds. At an
elevation of 6,500 feet the ranch is surrounded by
crimson red sandstone bluffs dotted with junipers
and set against the endless blue Wyoming sky. This
is a working cattle ranch where you can live the
real cowboy life roping, reining, cutting, branding,
and spending plenty of saddle time on this vast
open—range outfit in the shadows of the majestic
Wind River Mountains. Catching and saddling your
sound ranch horse at sun-up, you will cover miles
every day caring for nearly 1000 head of cattle and
the land upon which they depend. In the spring you
will help bring the cattle to summer range in the
mountains and learn to rope as we put the Three
Quarter Circle brand on the calves. In the fall you
can practice your cutting skills as we sort the
cattle on the open range. Horses play an important
role in ranch life and you'll have the opportunity
for unlimited riding.
A
trout filled creek meanders through grassy meadows
and beckons to the urban cowboy just as much has it
beckoned to pioneering cattle ranchers who
homesteaded this valley a hundred years ago. The
Three Quarter Circle sprawls over 15,000 acres of
rugged mountains, lush valleys and and rangeland.
The natural beauty and pure emptiness of this
magnificent part of the west is truly inspiring. To
share it with people who still make their living so
close to the land is refreshing and very real. This
is a real working cattle ranch that welcomes folks
who want to live the cowboy life. Guests get to
participate and do things the ranch cowboys do in
their everyday life.
WRWY04 
2008 Rates include all meals (sack lunches),
lodging in a new log lodge, and 6 riding days.
8 days/7 nights $ 1,295
Single +$155
Taxes:
7%
Gratuities: 10 to 20% recommended
Meeting:
Lander
Airport: Riverton
Transfer: Included
Open: Weekly from May 1 to
Oct 31. July and August weeks have less riding and
no cattle work.
Non-riders $110 pp/day B&B only
Riding
Level: From novice to advanced
Note:
The ranch is open throughout the year for other
activities incl. hiking, wellness retreats
(fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking, birding,
cross-country skiing & snowshoeing, or with yoga
classes). Wine and beer is served with dinner,
but bring your own if you have a special taste.
Max Capacity: 8 riders and 10 non-riding guests.
Max Weight: 200 lbs
Riding:
Catching and saddling your horse at
sun-up, you may cover miles of open range checking
cattle. You will also get to ride on spring or fall
round-up and help put the Three Quarter Circle brand
on the calves in the tradition of the open range.
The ranch is home to abundant wildlife, as well as a
real working ranch and eco-tourist lodge for you to
enjoy. Your hosts, Tony and Andrea, are dedicated to
fostering the health of the land, economy and
cultural life of their Wyoming home - a home they
wish to share with you.
Prior riding
experience is mandatory and the ranch has a wide
range of saddle horses to match your experience
level. With only 6-8 riders per week, we will
provide individual attention to each rider. So no
matter how much you've ridden before, you'll have
the chance to improve your riding skills. Cutting,
roping, reining & working cow horse fundamentals are
available from rancher and master horseman Tony.
Lodging:
Relax in a beautiful,
hand-hewn lodge built from local logs that were
selectively cut and sensitively gathered with
horses. Experience the ideal place for retreats and
reunions with comfortable lodging for up to fourteen
people. After a fulfilling day in nature's great
wide, wild open, dine on thoughtfully prepared meals
featuring the ranches own "beyond organic beef" and
other locally grown foods.
Meals:
Hearty cowboy meals are
served up home style by the ranch cook (sack
lunches) for cowboys and guests alike'
Mealtimes are a time for swapping stories and for a
generous dose of old fashioned western hospitality.
After a day in the saddle, the long springtime
evenings provide a time to relax on the porch and
watch deer wander into the meadow, play
horseshoes... or listen to the night hawks as they
whistle and dive in search of a meal.
Location:
Tucked up against Wyoming's Wind River
Mountains in a spectacular land of red sandstone
cliffs and lush spring-fed valleys is Twin Creek
Ranch. Here the Malmberg family lives a life
reflecting their passions: caring for the land,
growing healthy food, and providing a place where
people find renewal and rejuvenation.
The ranch
is on the northern edge of the famous Red Desert,
home to thousands of wild mustangs, antelope and
even a herd of desert elk. The Oregon Trail crosses
the Continental Divide here and the wagon ruts are
still visible. Historic old ghost towns, the
majestic Wind River Mountains, nearby Lander, and
the Wind River Indian Reservation are all within 25
miles of the ranch.
Your hosts:
Once a traditional rancher, Tony Malmberg
began to view his ranch differently after attending
a Holistic Management seminar offered by The Savory
Center in 1987. Putting what he learned into
practice, Tony has improved his land—using livestock
to increase wildlife populations on the ranch and
has won numerous stewardship awards. Grass-finished
double-aged beef production, however, still holds
center stage at Twin Creek. All of Twin Creek's
sales, apart from those to a local smoke house and
grill, are direct to the consumer—"co-creators" as
Andrea likes to call her supporters. Since many of
their customers also visit the ranch, the Malmbergs
have an opportunity to explain their land management
practices and to demonstrate the land's remarkable
recovery. Andrea says, "We have become increasingly
respectful of the earth and the wild and domestic
animals that make this place their home. Moreover,
we have become more aware of whom we serve—our
customers. Without these co-creators all would be
for naught."
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