Step into Winter Wonderland...
...where magic happens, and wishes come true since 2010. We invite you again this year to Winter Wonderland at the ranch, a day filled with animal love, warmth, joy, comfort and camaraderie in our pristine and magical setting. Step through the gates of our private farm and into a Winter Wonderland of twinkling lights, snow-dusted Holiday sets, and real cuddles with fluffy baby Highland calves and mini cows. Sip warm seasonal drinks, wander through enchanted scenes, meet our sweet emu, donkey, fluffy goats, bunnies, and lambs, and enjoy festive treats in a crowd-free setting designed for pure holiday magic — not lines or chaos. Everything is curated, intimate, and included.
How to experience Winter Wonderland at Howe Ranch?
1. Private Winter Wonderland Celebration:
Reserve a Private Winter Wonderland Group Experience, with use of all 8 magical areas, private petting zoo, including catering in the Christmas Market -- for your company party, team building event, family or group. Limited dates available Dec. 1 - Jan.31. Inquire today!
2. Give the Gift of Baby Cow Cuddling (1 - 15 Guests): Surprise your loved ones with a Private Mini Moo that includes: Bottle feeding and cuddles with our micro mini calves, Pippi, Sugarplum, Finnegan, Theodore, Tarnickel, meeting their mini cow friends; Spend time with Dolly the emu, mini goats, bunnies, and our sweet white donkey; Enjoy stunning views, photo ops in magical places and a guided tour of the farm.
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3. Winter Wonderland Event - Discover the Magic: Join a limited-capacity Winter Wonderland Open Farm Day — a cozy micro-festival where families explore five enchanted holiday scenes, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, meet Santa for photos, collect treats along a festive scavenger hunt, and cuddle micro mini-Highland calves and other tame livestock in their holiday up do. Think European Christmas Market charm, farm magic, and real one-on-one animal time — all included with your pass. Also included: Craft Hot Drinks Bar & Seasonal Treats, Festive Scavenger Hunt with Prizes plus a visit from Santa Claus! Limited Passes ($45/guest, kids under 1 free) available here. Explore our FAQs for more details.
4. Christmas Inn: A magical farm stay. Christmas at Howe Ranch has never simply been about decorations. It has always been about creating a place where families, couples and friends can slow down, laugh, take photographs, hold an animal, drink something warm and reconnect with the feeling that made Christmas extraordinary when we were children. Some guests have returned year after year. That tradition is now continuing in Montana — surrounded by more snow, more forest, more animals and an entire storybook ranch to transform. Welcome to the next chapter of Winter Wonderland at Howe Ranch.
5. Mini Moo Magic: Step into the holiday season with an intimate, small-group experience featuring cuddles with adorable baby Highland cows and other sweet farm animals, enchanting holiday backdrops, festive scavenger hunts, make-and-take crafts, delicious seasonal treats, and hot and cold craft drinks. A professional photographer captures the magic, with beautifully edited holiday photos included as keepsakes. Enjoy a charming sneak peek of Howe Ranch's 17th Annual Winter Wonderland, filled with unforgettable moments and holiday cheer! Limited availability. Advance reservations required.
All experiences are private events at Howe Ranch. Photos below.
