Become a
Seasoned Hand.
Once a year, the ranch comes alive for branding season — a hands-on, high-energy week rooted in tradition, teamwork, and celebration.
Only 4 branding weeks available each year.
Spots are extremely limited.
Branding Season at Timber Creek
Branding week is a rite of passage in the ranching world — a time when generations come together to work, laugh, and honor the rhythm of the land. You’ll help gather, sort, and brand the herd alongside our crew and other guests, learning firsthand the skills that keep the ranch running.
It’s equal parts work, adrenaline, and joy — and there’s nothing quite like it.
Details Snapshot:
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Availability: 4 Branding Weeks in Spring — Limited Spots
Lodging: Private Canvas Tent Camp
Meals: Farmhouse-style breakfasts & hearty dinners
Skill Level: All welcome - we teach everything on site
Price: $4,600
What You'll Do
Every day brings new skills, new stories, and new memories.
You’ll earn every meal, every laugh, and every story you bring home.
Gather the Herd — Ride out early to bring the cattle in from the range.
Sort & Brand — Hands-on work guided by seasoned ranchers.
Celebrate the Crew — Evenings of campfire dinners, stories, and music.
Capture the Moment — Add an optional photography package for keepsake shots.
What's Included
Every stay includes homemade meals, fireside gatherings, and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like family.
Farm-to-table meals
Riding & ranch lessons
Family-style camaraderie
Guided daily activities
Campfire evenings
What to Expect: A Day During Branding Week
Every day is carefully planned to give you the full ranch experience
6:00 AM
Dawn Breakfast
Start your day with a hearty ranch breakfast as the sun rises over the mountains.
7:30 AM
Morning Briefing
Meet your team, review safety, and go over the plan for moving cattle.
8:00 AM
Saddle Up
Choose your horse, gear up, and ride out with the crew.
9:00 AM
Cattle Drive & Sorting
Help move the herd, learn to read cattle behavior, and participate in sorting.
12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Eat a packed lunch with views of Idaho’s open country.
1:30 PM
Branding Work
Hands-on branding guided by seasoned ranch hands — one of the most memorable parts of the week.
4:00 PM
Ranch Chores
Help with daily ranch tasks like feeding horses and maintaining equipment.
6:00 PM
Evening Meal
Share stories over a delicious dinner prepared by our ranch cook.
8:00 PM
Campfire Time
Relax around the fire with music, games, and stargazing.
What to Expect: A Day During Branding Week
Every day is carefully planned to give you the full ranch experience
6:00 AM
Dawn Breakfast
Start your day with a hearty ranch breakfast as the sun rises over the mountains.
7:30 AM
Morning Briefing
Meet your team, review safety, and go over the plan for moving cattle.
8:00 AM
Saddle Up
Choose your horse, gear up, and ride out with the crew.
9:00 AM
Cattle Drive & Sorting
Help move the herd, learn to read cattle behavior, and participate in sorting.
12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Eat a packed lunch with views of Idaho’s open country.
1:30 PM
Branding Work
Hands-on branding guided by seasoned ranch hands — one of the most memorable parts of the week.
4:00 PM
Ranch Chores
Help with daily ranch tasks like feeding horses and maintaining equipment.
6:00 PM
Evening Meal
Share stories over a delicious dinner prepared by our ranch cook.
8:00 PM
Campfire Time
Relax around the fire with music, games, and stargazing.
Book Your Branding Week Spot
Only 4 Branding Weeks are available each spring — and they fill quickly.
Join the Ranch Roundup — stories, events, and first-dibs on seasonal bookings.
Hear when next season opens — spots fill fast.
Real Ranch. Real People. Real Connection.
Address:
The Ranch at Timber Creek
49 Whittaker Lane Leadore, Idaho 83464 P.O. Box 133
(208) 756-7279
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