WELCOME TO THE LAZY K BAR RANCH HOME PAGE!
"The horse age lingers, and the ranchers still hold with the
idea that a man works for what he gets, helps his neighbors and
takes care of his own, and that a handshake and a man's word are
as good as his bond. Maybe even better."
Spike Van Cleve (1912-1982)
This will be our 79th year of sharing our
ranch with a few special guests. The Lazy K Bar Ranch has been in
our family for five generations, and we're proud to say we have
fourth generation guests coming back to spend time with us and
share our home and way of life.
We have been and still are mostly a riding ranch. We raise our own
quarterhorses here in the shadow of the Crazy Mountains. They are
born here, and they die here, and in between they live a good
life showing some special people God's Country from horseback.
Our stallion "Sammy B", his mares and babies, love our weekly
visits and attention. We take half-day and all-day rides six days
a week, overnights once a week, work stock as necessary, and you
can join in other ranch work at any time. Lately, however, the
horses have had a little competition. Carol's husband John has
been teaching a few folks how to fly fish,
and more than a couple have been hooked. He's arranged it so our
guests can fish a lot of private water in and around the area, in
addition to over four miles of creek right at the ranch and
another four plus miles at the home ranch.
The Main Lodge (shown at left) is representative
of our buildings. We offer a choice of 16
Guest Cabins for about 35 guests. All are uniquely
individual, original broadax log built between 1922 and 1935 from
native timber.
We've tried hard to keep our special flavor over the years - we
are not a resort - but instead open our home to families that
share our country values, where a man's word is his bond and
neighbors are friends.
For more information on and photos of ranch activities, click here! For some candid guest shots, click here! If you're wondering how deep the snow gets during the winter, click here! For a few more photos, click here! For a map showing our location and direction on how to get to the Lazy K, click here!
The ranch has never been advertised - we prefer instead to rely on word of mouth referrals. If you think you'd like to join us for a stay, we will gladly send you an informative brochure and supply you with a reference or two in your area of the country. You can figure between $1,100 and $1,300 per person per week - and that includes everything - your own horse, wranglers, maid service, meals - except gratuities, minor incidentals at our store, and transportation to and from the ranch. Call or drop us an Email for a Reservation Form.
To see the original 1926 Lazy K Bar brochure, click here!
To read an entertaining article "Returning to the Lazy K Bar"
by Ron Rude, click here!
For Additional
Information
Write or Call:
Carol Van Cleve Kirby
406.932.4449
or
Mrs. Spike Van Cleve or Tack Van Cleve
Box 550, Big Timber, MT 59011
406.537.4404
or
Email Carol Van Cleve Kirby in Big Timber, MT.
For Summer employment
opportunities, contact
Carol Van Cleve Kirby,
Box 1181, Big Timber, MT 59011
406.932.4449 or Email kirby@mcn.net
Founding Member, The Dude Ranchers Association
Last Edit: 10 Aug 2001
© John M. Kirby, Kirby Associates