Some excerpts from the website of Rainbow Ranch Lodge that might be useful
Pondside
rooms are located 15 feet from the trout pond and 120 feet from the river. Riverside
rooms are located 30 feet from the river All
rooms are named after local wildlife (rather than
room numbers). The Pondside
Suite has a
bedroom with a king bed with fine Italian linens and down comforter and a wood burning river rock fireplace; large
bath with a
shower stall, 6-foot soaking
tub with rosemary-lavender
bath salts, and a
bidet; a spacious
living room with couch,
flat screen satellite television, antique hard wood floors, original artwork, wood burning river rock fireplace, and a walk off deck overlooking the trout pond also with a wood burning river rock fireplace. The Pondside
Suite also adjoins the Elk Pondside Luxury
room. Sandhill Crane, Osprey, Otter, Elk. The Pondside Luxury
rooms are our newest and largest. Each
room has a king bed with fine Italian linens and down comforter, large
bath with a
shower stall and 6-foot soaking
tub with rosemary-lavender
bath salts,
flat screen satellite television, antique hard wood floors, original artwork, wood burning river rock fireplace, and a walk off deck overlooking the trout pond. Beaver, Cougar, Mountain Lion, Porcupine, Prairie Dog, Pronghorn, Red Tail Hawk, Silver Fox, Wolverine. The Riverside Luxury
rooms offer luxurious comfort and amenities with 1,000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters on handcrafted lodgepole beds with,
whirlpool baths with rosemary-lavender
bath salts,
satellite television, wood burning river rock fireplaces, and individual decks overlooking the Gallatin River. The Luxury
rooms have one queen bed and a spacious sitting area with a sofa sleeper. Grizzly Bear, Golden Eagle. The Pondside
Private Deluxe rooms offer luxurious comfort and amenities with 1,000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters on handcrafted lodgepole beds,
whirlpool baths with rosemary-lavender
bath salts,
satellite television, and individual decks overlooking the trout pond with the Gallatin River in the distance. The
Private Deluxe rooms have two individual
bedrooms each with a queen bed. The Golden Eagle also has a wood burning river rock fireplace. Gray Wolf, Moose, Buffalo, Bighorn, Black Bear. The Pondside
Deluxe rooms offer luxurious comfort and amenities with 1,000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters on handcrafted lodgepole beds,
whirlpool baths with rosemary-lavender
bath salts,
satellite television, and individual decks overlooking the trout pond with the Gallatin River in the distance. The
deluxe rooms have
two adjoining bedrooms, each with one queen bed. The Black Bear
room is similar to the other Pondside
Deluxe rooms with
two adjoining bedrooms, but has a queen bed in
one room and bunk beds in the other. The Gray Wolf
room is located closest to the outdoor hot
tub, and is similar to the other Pondside
Deluxe rooms with
two adjoining rooms. The
bedroom has a queen bed and wood burning river rock fireplace and the adjoining sitting
room has a sofa sleeper.
WINTER 2007-2008
DINNER MENU. Amaltheia Dairy Goat Cheese Ravioli with Arugula Pesto and a Fennel Arugula Salad $10.50. RR Fettuccine Wild
Game Sausage with Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Thyme and Fresh Mozzarella $11.00. Crazy Pizza Prosciutto di Parma, Creme Fraiche and -RR Marinara on an Herbed Crust $12.00. Tempura Napa Cabbage-Wrapped Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Edamame Puree and a Sweet Garlic Soy Sauce $15.00. RR Buffalo Meat Balls with -RR Marinara, Shaved Pecorino Romano Parmigiano Reggiano and Bruschetta $11.00. Sauteed Wild Burgundian Escargot with Garlic, Pernod, Fresh Chives and Toasted Country Bread $12.00. SOUP Maine Lobster Bisque with a Whipped Sherry Cream $13.00. Caesar with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and -RR Roasted Herb Croutons $10.50. Organic Lettuces and
Baby Spinach with Fresh Basil, 10 Year-Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette and a Gorgonzola Bruschetta $10.50. Fresh Arugula with Port-Poached Pears, Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Hazelnuts and a Brie Vinaigrette $10.50.
Baby Green Beans and Braised Artichoke Hearts with Amaltheia Dairy Goats Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Tomatoes and Italian Pine Nuts $10.50. Pan-Seared Maine Diver Scallops with Sauteed Spaghetti
Squash Prosciutto, a Zucchini Toasted Garlic Puree and a Shellfish-Scented Tomato Vinaigrette $36.00. Sweet Butter-Poached Maine Lobster with Potato Artichoke Risotto and a Salad of Celery Leaf, Fennel and Shaved Summer Truffles $45.00. Mesquite-
Grilled Hawaiian Escolar with Black Quinoa, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms Snow Peas and a Red Curry Sauce $34.00. RR Potato Gnocchi with Sauteed
Baby French Beans, Zucchini, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Basil, Pine Nuts, Olive Oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano $25.00. Roasted Guinea Fowl with Olive Oil Herb Roasted Potatoes,
Baby Carrots, Cipollini Onions and a -RR Pancetta Pan Sauce $29.00. Roasted Muscovy Duckling with Creamy Polenta, a Crisp Carrot Pear Salad, and a Dried Cherry Zinfandel Sauce $33.00. Mesquite-
Grilled Montana Pork Rib-Eye with Roasted Organic Vegetables, Shaved Manchego Cheese and 30 Year-Aged Balsamic Vinegar $34.00. Mesquite-
Grilled Buffalo Rib-Eye with Whipped Gorgonzola, Chimi Churi Pommes Frites and Mesquite-
Grilled Asparagus $48.00. Mesquite-
Grilled North American Elk Tenderloin with a Cheddar Potato Gratin, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts and a Port Fig Reduction $48.00. Pan-Roasted Double R Ranch Beef Tenderloin with a Celery Root White Cheddar Fondue, Glazed
Baby Carrots,
Baby French Beans and a Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace $39.00. Beefsteak Fiorentina Mesquite-
Grilled Beef Porterhouse with Creamed Spinach $46.00. Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee $9.75. Pear Frangipane Tart with Honey Ice Cream and Almond Nougatine $9.75. Scharffenberger Chocolate Pot de Creme with Illy Espresso Granita and Chantilly Cream $12.00. Espresso Profiteroles with Candied Cocoa Nibs and Scharffenberger Dark Chocolate Sauce $9.75. RR Huckleberry Sorbet $7.75. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Hot Scharffenberger Dark Chocolate Sauce $7.75
May 23 - September 30, 2008. Coyote Bobcat Cabins. October 1- December 16, 2008. All Riverside Cabins. Dec 17, 2008 - Jan 1, 2009. Jan 2 - March 31, 2009. April 1 - May 28, 2009. May 29 - September 30, 2009. All lodge
rooms and cabins overlook the Gallatin River. All
room rates are nightly and based on double occupancy. All cabin rates are nightly and for up to 6-person occupancy. Each additional person $30 per night. We require 50% of your lodging and tax at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to arrival. Should cancellation become necessary 30 days or more before your arrival date, we will refund one-half of your deposit. The balance of your deposit is due 30 days prior to your arrival date. Should you need to cancel or leave before your reserved time you will be responsible for the entire time reserved. All rates subject to 3% resort tax and 7% bed tax. Children under five years old stay free. Dogs are welcome at -RR and will receive their own bed, water bowl and treats. Advance notice is requested and a $40/night additional fee will apply. All lodge
rooms as well as the main lodge offer free access to
wireless internet. Reservations for our
dining room are recommended. Rainbow Ranch is a smoke free environment. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m., an early check-in fee will apply if you would like to arrive early. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m.., a late checkout fee will apply if you would like to stay longer. Front
office hours are 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Please make arrangements with the Front
Office to check-in or check-out before or after these times. The lodge is open year round but the
restaurant is seasonal. The
restaurant will close for approximately two weeks in both the spring and fall. Please call for exact dates. Due to the Lodges remote Gallatin Canyon location most cell
phones do not get reception on RR property. The Rainbow Ranch Lodge is located in Big Sky, approximately 45 miles south of Bozeman and the Gallatin Field
Airport. We recommend guests rent a vehicle for ease and mobility during their stay. However, if you would like to forego the rental vehicle, offers shuttle service from the
airport to the lodge. During the winter season RR offers guests a complimentary shuttle to/from the
ski resort at designated times in the morning and afternoon.
The Rainbow Ranch created a
wedding that was everything we wanted - relaxing, sophisticated and fun with unbelievable food and wine. - Terry Amodio and Susan Birdsey. Set in the spectacular
beauty of southwest Montana, the Rainbow Ranchs historic barn, covered deck and river rock gazebo
grill combine with incredible food, service and accommodations to create the perfect venue for summertime
weddings and special events.
WEDDING EVENT PACKETS. Located on the
banks of the Gallatin River in Big Sky Montana, the creates the perfect venue for summertime Montana
weddings and special events. A popular choice for Montana destination
weddings, the Lodge offers excellent in a beautiful setting for your Big Sky Montana outdoor
wedding. Five miles south of the turnoff to Big Sky on Highway 191.
OUTFITTERS Fly Fishing. Madison-Gallatin Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Mountain Biking/Hiking. Mountain Ayres Adventures. Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures. Geyser Whitewater Expeditions. Yellowstone Raft Company. Yellowstone Alpen Guides. Yellowstone Safari Company. RR WEBSITE PHOTOGRAPHY. Cold Smoke Solutions. Kelly Gorham Photography. Ryan Turner Photography. Big Sky
Ski Summer Resort. Moonlight Basin Resort. Black Tie
Ski Rentals. Gallatin Alpine Sports. TRAVEL RESOURCES Big Sky Area Info. Big Sky Chamber of Commerce. Flights Transportation. Gallatin Field
Airport. West Yellowstone
Airport. Karst Stage (
airport shuttles). Luxury Camps Lodges of the World. World Accommodations Guide.
WEDDING RESOURCES Cakes. Buckles Buns Cowboy Poetry. Little Elmo The Mambo Kings. Noteworthy Music Booking Agency. More entertainment contacts (sans website/email) are listed in our
weddings events packet