All is well at The Hideout
My apologies for not posting more blogs. I had prepared a series of blogs on one subject, but the situation changed. I had to come up with something else. Not that there are not plenty of subjects, situations, happenings to write about at The Hideout. But as you know well know by now, each season […
Top Tips on How to Choose the Perfect Ranch Vacation for Advanced Riders
Whether you’re planning a solo horseback riding vacation, looking for a horseback riding trip with girlfriends, or eyeing a luxe small-scale boutique ranch getaway that lets you get your boots dirty, here are my top tips for finding the best horseback riding vacation for experienced riders! I’ve bee
12 Reasons This Wyoming Ranch is Your Ultimate Horse Holiday Haven
If you can’t bear to part from the horse world when heading off on your hols and are looking for a vacation that’s deeply committed to all things horse, you’ll want to head to this ultimate horse holiday haven: The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch in Shell, Wyoming. When you love and are involved with […
A Day in the Life of a Guest at The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch
Alright everyone, gather round! I want to share with you what it’s like to arrive and spend a day at one of the best guest ranches in Wyoming, The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch. As a very well-travelled woman in her 40s, let me tell you, a dude ranch vacation is the kind of unique […]
7 Reasons This Luxury Wyoming Guest Ranch is a Dream Destination For Solo Female Travelers
As a seasoned solo female traveler, I’ve discovered that there’s something truly special about ranch vacations to the American West; in particular, the enchanting state of Wyoming. Nestled in the heart of this breathtaking wilderness, The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch offers unforgettable dude ranch v
End of our 2024 Guest Season
End of our 2024 Guest Season – Enjoy some pictures below And what a season it was! This was any way possible one of our best seasons. Even considering we got flooded and had to deal with some birds of colorful feathers on the guest side. Which of course added to the excitement. More on […]
Photography At The Hideout
Over the years we estimate that well over 3,000,000 pictures and videos were taken at The Hideout of our ranch, horses, guests, staff, and surrounding areas in the Bighorn Mountains, Big Horn Basin, Shell, etc. by professional and amateur photographers during the many photo shoots, photography weeks
What is happening at The Hideout?
We frequently get asked the question above by our guests, and people in general who know we operate a guest ranch. The question can be just a conversation starter to show interest…
A Pioneer’s Father’s Day
A Pioneer’s Father’s Day This story is about my dad, and he is not a “cowboy.” My parents were pioneers — much like the pioneers who traveled to Wyoming. But they traveled to another continent, Africa. Dad riding after cattle on Antelope Butte in the Big Horn Mountains Dad just turned 90 years old,
End of the Season reflections
A note about my blogs… I have not been very consistent with my blogs. Partly because our season and life get in the way. But mostly because I am not sure if there is an audience for these blogs. Marijn and I have always been of the opinion, that when something does not add value, […]




