Sonrise Grass Creek Guest Ranch on 752 +/- Acres

Property Description

If you have been looking to create a life where you can blend the old west lifestyle with a revenue-generating business, consider the Sonrise Grass Creek Guest Ranch. Situated in Northwest Wyoming, this slice of history combines the quintessential ranch life with the appeal to modern-day adventurers. The property brings together dining, accommodations, recreation, private events, hay production, and cattle operations. Several activities share facilities and personnel, creating opportunities for both consecutive seasonal operation and concurrent revenue generation.

At the heart of this ranch is 752 +/- Acres consisting of hills, draws, water, 7 cross-fenced pastures, hay fields, corrals, and a working facility. This property has historically run up to 87 pairs with a solid rotational grazing plan implemented. The hay fields produce an average of 55 tons annually, allowing for either revenue or cost savings. There are multiple outbuildings to assist with ranch operations: a large Quonset for equipment and supply storage, an animal barn, workshop, multiple run-in sheds, and wind blocks. There are automatic waterers in the corrals to make water easy for your livestock. With water rights dating back to 1907, the irrigation canal and new pipeline supply ample water to irrigate the hay fields and keep livestock in water. The new pipeline is nearing completion with a 1.5-mile run of new 18in pipe.

There are 2 homes on the property; one is an older log home that has been added to and updated, making a cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home that feels like a step back in time with the amenities of modern-day life. The other house could be a ranch-style home or an additional rental unit. With 2 bedrooms and one bathroom, it has a large primary bedroom with larger living, dining, and kitchen areas. There is a small unfinished basement under this home as well for storage or could be finished out for more living space. This second house has a nice deck on it as well, surrounded by large cottonwood trees, making for a peaceful, scenic setting.

In the middle of the operation is a centralized cookhouse restaurant building with a full commercial production kitchen. This has been run as a Saturday evening supper club with reservation-only dining but could operate on a larger scale if desired. Highlighting the farm-to-table regenerative production, the demand has been strong, and people love the cozy local ranch environment with great grass-fed beef! Guests can sit inside if preferred or outside on the covered deck to absorb the sights and sounds of the ranch. Food service and a liquor license are already in place and are transferable. Corporate events or outdoor weddings have also been held here, allowing others to enjoy the surroundings. Along the backside of this same building is the shower house with men’s and women’s restrooms and showers available for guests.

There are four guest cabins, the original 1897 homestead log cabin has been fully restored and greets everyone as they arrive on the ranch. All of the cabins are one-room dry cabins, warm and cozy, and can sleep 2-4 people each depending on how they are configured. These cabins bring demand throughout the year with summer tourists and explorers, hunters in the fall, and winter enthusiasts. If you desire, provide trail rides around the ranch or bordering public lands to enhance the experience! There is also one RV hookup currently, with plenty of room for expansion.

Hunting is a large part of the culture of the old west experience. With deer, antelope, turkey, and the occasional elk on the property, there is ample opportunity. As though that were not enough, there is just shy of 60,000 acres of public land that borders this property. Sitting in unit 119 for deer, 83 for antelope, and 64 for elk. Whether you plan to use it for your own hunting efforts or outfit it for revenue, you can’t go wrong.

No matter the direction you want to take this ranch, the opportunities are endless! Add to the RV parking, build out additional cabin rentals, extend the restaurant, or keep it all to yourself and create your family compound. Give Karl Ward a call at (307) 387-9677 to schedule your private showing!