Welcome to Ranch Camp!

We are so excited for you to join us for our 2027 Ranch Camps!

We have a lot of fun and exciting things planned.

On this page, you’ll find most of the information you need as you begin preparing for Ranch Camp.

What past campers have to say!

  • "The things I learned are going to benefit me so much going forward, and the connections I made are invaluable! ."

  • "It was not just educational—it was uplifting, empowering, and genuinely life-changing. I’m deeply grateful for this experience and the incredible women who made it unforgettable."

  • "I loved all of the instructors and how kind and encouraging everyone was. The environment was so perfect for learning!"

  • "This industry can be extremely intimidating to women. Thank you for seeing the value we bring to the table"

  • "Not only did you and the team teach me things I never thought I would even learn, much less feel comfortable doing on my own, but I have so much more confidence in myself because of this camp."

  • "Thank you for giving me the skills and the confidence to go out and get a real cowboying job. My horses and I are better for it."

We need to know more about you!

Click the button below to fill out our Preference Form.

Tell us about yourself!

Arrival & Departure Information

For those who are flying:

When booking travel, we recommend flying into the Bozeman airport. It’s best to arrive after 2pm on the first day of camp starts, and fly out after 2pm on the last day of your session.

  • For our March 31-April 5 session, that means arrivals on March 31st after 2pm and departures on April 5th after 2pm.

  • For our April 14-19 session, that means arrivals on April 14th after 2pm and departures on April 19th after 2pm.

  • For our April 28-May 3 session, that means arrivals on April 28th after 2pm and departures on May 3rd after 2pm.

  • For our May 12-17 session, that means arrivals on May 12th after 2pm and departures on May 17th after 2pm.

  • For our May 19-24 session, that means arrivals on May 19th after 2pm and departures on May 24th after 2pm.

We’ll coordinate airport pick-ups and drop-offs, so there’s no need to rent a vehicle.  

If you arrive early, Wednesday is a great day to see a little of Bozeman before heading to the ranch. Feel free to rent a car or take an Uber into town for a little while.

Please keep us updated as you finalize your travel details. If you’re flying in, send us which airport, airline, and your arrival/departure dates and times so we can cordinate your ride from/to the airport.

For those who are driving:

If you’re driving, plan to arrive after 5pm on the day your session starts.

    • For our March 31-April 5 session, that means arrivals on March 31st after 5pm.

    • For our April 14-19 session, that means arrivals on April 14th after 5pm.

    • For our April 28-May 3 session, that means arrivals on April 28th after 5pm.

    • For our May 12-17 session, that means arrivals on May 12th after 5pm.

    • For our May 19-24 session, that means arrivals on May 19th after 5pm.

Please let us know your approximate ETA so we can be prepared for your arrival. We will email you the ranch address prior to your camp date!

Meet the Team

  • Karoline Rose Bohannan

  • Jordyn Woodburn

  • Dr. Kelli Kolar

  • John Rose

  • Jacob Rose

  • Kelsey Rose

Best ways to contact us!

Email: info@cattlemanu.com
Phone: (406) 285-1532

Ranch Address

The ranch is located outside of Three Forks, Montana. We get mail at:

PO Box 508, Three Forks, MT 59752!

You will receive an email with the exact ranch address through email closer to your camp date!

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Agenda

  • Travel Day

    • Shuttles from the airport

    • Dinner

    • Roundtable conversation

    • Ice breakers

    • Goal setting

    • Cattle market discussion

    • BQA presentation

    • Ear tagging demo

    • Practice vaccinating and branding

    • Background lot tour

  • Morning with Dr. Kelli Kohler

    • Presentation on antibiotics and vaccinations

    • Cow demo - where everyone draws blood from the jugular and tail head

    • Preg-checking

    • Mouth cattle & qge cattle

    • Proper place to give vaccinations

    Afternoon

    • Sorting

    • Bud Box

    • Chute Work

    • Continue afternoon work from day 3

    • Process some cattle

    • More preg-checking & sorting

    • Evening fun activity (town or hot springs)

    • Process 150+ cattle as a group

      One person at alleyway, bud box, run the shoot, tagging, and branding

    • Work dogs

    • Practice roping

    • Sorting in arena

    • Run skid steer

  • Travel Day/Optional Learning Day

    • Cover things we haven’t already

    • Answer any lingering questions

    • Shuttles to the airport

    You may also choose to fly out by noon the following day.

This is the Real Deal

This is a working ranch. And that’s the point.

We want to be really clear about what Ranch Camp is and what it is not, so you can come prepared and get the most out of this experience.

This is not a luxury retreat. This is not a spa weekend. This is not quiet afternoons with nothing to do.

Ranch Camp is five days of living and working on a real cattle ranch.

That means:

  • - You’ll be staying together in bunkhouses. They do have lights, electricity, and a mini fridge.

  • - There is currently no running water to the bunkhouses. We will have port-a-potties set up as well as an outdoor shower with hot water.

  • - Meals are family-style, shared together in the main house.

  • - Days involve hands-on ranch work, learning by doing.

  • - You’ll spend a lot of time outside, in all kinds of weather.

  • - The ranch is rustic, dusty, muddy, and real. It smells like cows. There are flies. Your boots will get dirty.

  • - Some days are physically demanding, and you’ll probably be tired.

This is real ranch life, not a curated version of it.

Why we do it this way

Because confidence doesn’t come from watching, it comes from doing.

At Ranch Camp, you’ll step into situations that many women never get the chance to try. You’ll handle cattle, work alongside other women who are learning just like you, and build skills that stick because you’ve actually done them.

It can be hard. It can be uncomfortable at times. And it is deeply rewarding.

Previous attendees say Ranch Camp was one of the most impactful experiences of their lives, not because it was easy, but because it was real.

The bottom line

If you’re willing to work, learn, get uncomfortable, and step fully into ranch life for a few days, Ranch Camp has the potential to change how you see yourself and what you believe you’re capable of.

We just want you to know exactly what you’re walking into, and to show up ready for it.

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