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If you ’ re a fan of Paramount ’ s successful Yellowstone series featuring Kevin Costner and the dysfunctional going ’ s on of the Dutton family you will have witnessed one of America ’ s most beautiful backdrops with its endless blue skies , snow-capped mountains and vivid sunsets and of course the famous Yellowstone Ranch where much of this modern-day western is filmed .
Filmed in the Bitterroot Valley of Darby , Montana the 2,500-acre Chief Joseph Ranch which doubles as the fictional Yellowstone ranch is in fact a real-life historic landmark and working ranch and when the show is not in filming the current owners open the cabins up for vacation stays .
Situated along the same trail once traversed by Lewis and Clark , the Chief Joseph Ranch was homesteaded by settlers in 1880 . In 1914 , the 2,500 acre ranch was purchased by the glass tycoon , William S . Ford and federal judge Howard Clark Hollister who commissioned architectural firm Bates & Gamble to build the main 6,000 square-foot lodge — portrayed onscreen as John Dutton ’ s home — they also built three massive barns as the centrepiece for this model dairy and brought in the largest herd of Holstein cattle west of the Mississippi .
Sadly the main lodge is not available for rental as this is the where the current owners live but two of the show ’ s popular cabins can be rented and devottees of the series will recognise these as Lee Dutton ’ s cabin from season 1 and the cabin occupied by Rip and Kayce in season two ,
Both can sleep up to 8 with rates starting from $ 1,200 per night for 4 guests and $ 50 per additional guest . Luxurious amenities include a full kitchen , Weber grill , washer and dryer , DirectTV and Wi-Fi .
Every reservation includes a tour of the ranch , the show ’ s sets and filming locations ; and access to the greater part of the property , including fishing spots , and corrals and pastures to accommodate guests ’ horses .
For more information , visit chiefjosephranch . net
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