Winter is the hidden secret at Montana’s Triple Creek Ranch, a time of spectacular beauty, a quiet getaway at a storied Relais & Chateaux guest ranch bordering Montana’s Bitterroot National Forest.

You can watch the snowfall as you sit in front of the log fire in your cabin. Or you can head out on a cross-country ski adventure, enjoy a dogsled ride, go snowshoeing, or snowmobiling. Or maybe go horseback riding on a snowy afternoon. And then indulge in Chef Jacob Leatherman’s unforgettable cuisine paired with a stellar wine.

Here’s a look at winter at Triple Creek Ranch (all photos courtesy of Triple Creek Ranch).