Spruce Cabin

Spruce Cabin is our most secluded cabin. Perched on a wooded hill, its broad screen porch offers spectacular views of the valley. It is set up with a king size bed (or two twins), and will easily accommodate a cot for an extra person. With a writing desk and a comfy chair alongside the wood stove, it is a lovely retreat.

Moose Cabin

Moose Cabin stands at the edge of the cluster of cabins, firmly in the path of the herd of horses as they come in for the day’s work. Set up with a king or two twins, plus an additional daybed, there is space for four with the addition of a cot. There is a seating area around the wood stove. The writing desk offers a gorgeous view of Sportsman’s Ridge and the Gros Ventre River as it winds across the valley, and the front porch lets you keep an eye on the main meadow.

Deer Cabin

Deer Cabin is set on the banks of Kinky Creek and feels a world away.  Its porch looks out over the babbling creek to the east, with a perfect view of the grazing horses; cozy chairs by the wood stove are a perfect reading spot. It has a queen bed and a twin, and there is room for a cot.

Sheep Cabin

Sheep Cabin is the Darwin homesteading cabin, built in 1895. Its adjoining private bath is connected to the cabin by a deck. The cabin is set up with two twins or a king, and is perfect for a single, as a second cabin for a family, or as a cozy space for two. At 9’x11’, it is small and quite charming. It has a small wood stove and a bureau, and a deck out front that faces the main meadow.

Elk and Pronghorn Rooms

The Elk Lodge was recently renovated and now has four individual rooms under one roof. The two rooms that face north, toward the Main Lodge, are Elk Creek and Elk Meadow, which share a large screen porch, and must be booked together. Each room has a king or two twins, a writing desk, a wood stove, and an en-suite bath, and sleeps two. Family of five? We can add a cot on the porch.

The Pronghorn Rooms, facing south, are Pronghorn Creek and Pronghorn Meadow; each has either a king bed or two twins, a wood stove, an en-suite bath, and a small private corner entry porch with a table and chairs.  Each room sleeps two.

Willow Room

The Willow Room opens onto the main meadow, and has a queen bed and a sunny front deck, and an en-suite bath. There is room for a portable crib.

POLICIES

DOG POLICY: We do not allow dogs to accompany guests.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE:  Check-in time is 10AM or later on Sunday, departure is at 10AM the following Saturday.

HORSEBACK RIDING: Riders are required to sign a combined Acknowledgement of Risk & Liability Waiver. We require helmets for riders under 18, and have an ample supply for riders of all ages.

ABOUT YOUR CHARGES:

• Deposits:  A 50% deposit of the weekly cabin rate is required to confirm your reservation. This is due upon booking.

• Balance Due 90 Days Prior to Arrival:  Your final bill will include Wyoming taxes on the food (6%) and lodging (11%) portions of your stay. Recreation charges are not taxed. We accept major credit cards, checks, and cash.

• Changes & Cancellations:  Because the Darwin is a small ranch, our cancelation policy is strict.  The 50% deposit is not refundable, unless we are able to rebook your reservation, in which case we will refund 90% of the deposit amount.  The remaining balance is likewise non-refundable, and is subject to the same refund policy and rate.  Please understand that cancelations after June 1st are very difficult to rebook. Unfortunately, credit cannot be given for late arrivals, early departures or reserved but unused spaces, except for extra persons.

• Trip Insurance: We encourage you to purchase trip insurance to cover an unforeseen change of plans. The Dude Ranchers Association offers a comprehensive product for its members, through Travel Guard. Call Travel Guard directly at 877-249-5376, or follow this link: Travel Guard, and reference product number 109400. Alternatively, compare policies on insuremytrip.com. Please note that most Cancel for Any Reason policies must be purchased on the same day of your initial deposit.

• Gratuities: We do not add a set service charge to your bill. Gratuities are at our guests’ discretion and, while not expected, they are much appreciated by our hard-working crew and are divided equally. Most guests tip 10-20% of their bill.

CONTACT US

FOR RESERVATIONS: Contact Kathy: bookings@darwinranch.com, or (307) 699-7898

FOR OPERATIONS/EMPLOYMENT: Contact Oliver: oliver@darwinranch.com

DARWIN RANCH PHONE: (307) 203-3040 It rings in the kitchen, and there is usually someone there during the summer season.

WINTER BUSINESS OFFICE:
Kinky Creek Operating Co.
P.O. Box 3431, Jackson, WY 83001

RANCH MAIL & PACKAGES: Summer Season Address for Guests and Staff: June 1st-September 20th

USPS, UPS OR FEDEX: Name, c/o DARWIN RANCH, 4 Pine Dr., Cora, WY 82925