COWGIRL COW CAMP
A Women’s Western Retreat in the Foothills of Montana
Spring in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains where the West feels wild, free, and beautifully alive. Cowgirl Cow Camp invites women to step right into the heart of it. Here, the horses run loose across the sagebrush hills, the air smells of fresh earth and sunshine, and each day carries the quiet rhythm of true ranch life. Guests will ride through sweeping valleys, help with spring cattle work, and learn hands-on skills alongside real cowhands. Between the adventure, you’ll settle into cozy glamping accommodations, enjoy incredible meals from our historic chuckwagon, and relax around the fire as the stars stretch across the Montana sky.
DATES
May 18th-23rd, 2026
LOCATION
Beartooth Mountain Foothills
(pick-up in Billings, Montana)
PRICE
$2,800-$3,200
GROUP SIZE
10-12 Ladies
Includes:
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5 Night All-Inclusive Glamping Experience - Private or Shared Accommodations
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All Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
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Daily Horseback Riding and Hands-On Ranch Activities
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Horsemanship Instruction and Trail Rides
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Cattle Gathering, Moving, and Branding
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Roping Lessons & Team Penning
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Morning Yoga Session, Professional Massage, Creekside Soaking Tub
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Evening Campfire Gatherings with Live Music
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Wagon Rides
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Transportation to and from Billings, Montana
Shared Accommodations: $2,800 per person
Private Accommodations: $3,200 per person
Cowgirl Cow Camp is a five-night women’s retreat designed to give guests an authentic taste of ranch life in Montana. Each day blends hands-on ranch experiences with restorative experiences; from horseback rides among grazing horses and cattle to demonstrations in roping, branding, and spring ranch work. Learn the practical western skills and enjoy quiet moments of reflection in the beautiful Big Sky country. Back at camp, unwind in luxury glamping accommodations, savor elevated campfire cuisine prepared from our century-old chuckwagon, stretch and breathe during yoga sessions, and gather around the fire for music, stories, and connection. It’s a celebration of Western legacy, adventure, and the peaceful strength found only in wide-open spaces.
About the Foothills Experiences:
For over sixty years, Skyline’s horses have spent their winters grazing the wide, breathtaking range of the historic Braten Ranch. It’s here, long before the summer trails open in Yellowstone National Park, that the work of Skyline truly begins. Horses are bred and trained, cattle are tended, and we work hard to preserve our western traditions. Our foothill experiences offer guests a rare behind-the-scenes look into this part of the Skyline story. They’re a chance to slow down, to learn, to connect with the land and the lifestyle at the heart of our ranch. Whether you’re joining us for Cowgirl Cow Camp, the Skyline Spring Roundup, or Cow Camp n' Canvas with Sarah Dean, you’ll find the same sense of authenticity, heart, and Western spirit that defines everything we do at Skyline Guest Ranch.
Listed below is the tentative itinerary:
DAY 2
HORSEMANSHIP & HORSEBACK RIDING
Wake to the comforting sound of sizzling bacon and the smell of fresh cowboy coffee drifting across camp. After breakfast, you’ll join our crew for a hands-on horsemanship introduction, learning the foundations of working with your horse and communicating with confidence. By afternoon, you’ll be riding through the rolling foothills, taking in sweeping views and letting the rhythm of the saddle settle into your bones. Return to camp for a hearty dinner, followed by a fun horseshoe tournament under the open Montana sky.
DAY 1
WELCOME TO COW CAMP
Your week begins in Billings, Montana, where our team will meet you at the airport or your hotel for a scenic shuttle into the Beartooth foothills. Once the pavement ends, you’ll trade vehicles for a wagon and rumble your way into Cow Camp, surrounded by sagebrush hills, grazing horses, and the quiet beauty of spring on the range. After settling into your cozy glamping accommodations, enjoy your first camp-cooked dinner and gather around the fire for stories, laughter, and a peaceful introduction to the cowgirl life.
DAY 3
FULL DAY OF CATTLE WORK
Today offers a true taste of the Western lifestyle. Spend the day in the saddle, riding out with the cowboys and helping with real ranch work. Whether you’re gathering and moving cattle across the open range or checking on the horses, you’ll experience firsthand the grit and reward that define ranch life. After a long and satisfying day, return to camp for an elevated dinner, then settle in for live music, good stories, and peaceful moments around the campfire.
DAY 4
REST, RENEW, AND RANCH SKILLS
After a hard day of ranch work, enjoy a slower morning dedicated to rest and rejuvenation. Start with peaceful outdoor yoga as the foothills warm in the early sun, followed by a delicious breakfast. Choose how you want to unwind; enjoy a professional massage, slip into the creekside soaking tub, or relax in a hammock beneath the cottonwoods. In the afternoon, shift gears into hands-on ranch skills: practice your roping techniques or helping the cowboys as they halter-break young colts. As the sun sets, enjoy another delicious dinner.
DAY 6
FAREWELL TO THE FOOTHILLS
Enjoy one last hearty breakfast as the sunlight spreads across the foothills and the horses graze nearby. Then it’s time to say your goodbyes, load up your gear, and hop on the wagon for the ride back toward civilization. Our shuttle will return you to Billings with a full heart, tired hands, and memories that will stay with you long after your boots are unpacked.
DAY 5
BRANDING DAY
It’s the biggest day of the week — branding day! Fuel up with a quick breakfast before heading out for one of ranching’s most important spring traditions. You’ll help gather the herd, sort pairs, push cattle into the branding pen, and work alongside the cowboys to brand the calves. It’s tough, exciting, and gives you a glimpse into the heart of Western ranch life. Wrap up this unforgettable day with a farewell dinner and live music around the campfire as you celebrate your accomplishments, new friendships, and the incredible week you’ve shared.
ELEVATED CAMPFIRE CUISINE
The cuizine is a true highlight of this retreat, blending the nostalgia of old-fashioned camp cooking with an elevated Skyline twist. Using our over 100-year-old chuckwagon and a massive flattop grill, our camp chefs prepare three unforgettable meals a day, each one crafted to surprise and delight. Mornings begin with French toast sizzling on the griddle, cowboy coffee poured piping hot, and hearty sausage to fuel your day on the range. Evenings bring stunning entrées like elk tomahawk steaks, tender shishkabobs, and skillet-seared favorites served under the open sky. And no night is complete without a warm Dutch oven dessert like apple dumplings, bubbling cobblers, and other sweet comforts that taste even better when enjoyed beside the campfire. This is camp cooking reimagined, where timeless tradition meets elevated flavor in the heart of the foothills.