Erik’s Ranch is a nonprofit organization that offers upscale lodging run by young adults with autism. They are tour guides, sous chefs, ski instructors, horse grooms, and more. All for whom meaningful careers are scarce. You are part of the solution. When you stay with us, you’ll be in a beautiful house just 45 minutes from Yellowstone while providing living accommodations, social opportunities, and meaningful work for our members. Welcome to Erik's Ranch. Where vision knows no bounds. The space BEFORE BOOKING, please note, we have a strict check-in window of 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. This is to ensure your safety because the area has spotty cell service and to ensure that you will be navigating while it is still daylight. Consider this stunning, secluded, modern house your own private world during your stay. Enjoy the open living, dining and kitchen areas looking out to magnificent Montana views. Sink into the large bed after a long hike. Cook dinner on the grill and count the stars in a way you've never been able to before, unhindered by city lights or smog. We want our guests to feel like they are living in the extraordinary Montana landscape while staying in our newest glass house, with an entire wall that opens to the great outdoors. In fact, Sophia's House has such an extraordinary design, it was recently featured in Dwell Magazine. Sophia's House features one bedroom furnished with a comfortable queen-size bed, one bathroom, a living area with a trundle bed, beautiful kitchen and outdoor grill perfect for cookouts and even baking cookies. Complete privacy in a place that will take your breath away, with views to rave about. Erik's Ranch/Dry Creek rates include lodging. From November to April, enjoy snowshoeing, llama encounter, indoor horsemanship, and Keep Calm & Brush On for a small extra fee. From May to October, our Chimney Rock Hike is included in the rate and you can enjoy trail rides, llama encounter, rafting, fly fishing, and a sunset grizzly excursion for an additional fee. Erik's is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families. Other things to note At Erik's Ranch, we cater to outdoor enthusiasts, skiers, hikers, stargazers and everyone in between with endless recreational activities available to you during your stay. There are tours led by young adults with autism, nearby skiing at Bridger Bowl, Yellowstone National Park, hiking near Gallatin National Forest, world-class trophy fishing in the Yellowstone River, Chico Hot Springs, shopping and dining in old Western town Livingston, and scuba diving or ice climbing at Hyalite Canyon!