150 acre fifth generation ranch that has been operational since 1888 in heart of Tetons

Wyoming

48 reviews • Updated 10 months ago

We are located in the heart of the Teton Range bordered by national forest and BLM lands. The 150 acres is a fifth generation homestead ranch that has been operational since 1888. The ranch is 6 miles from Grand Targhee Resort, Alta, Wyoming; 40 miles from Jackson Hole, WY; 90 miles from Yellowstone National Park and 45 miles to Grand Teton National Park. Activities include sightseeing, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, biking, river rafting, canoeing and water sports. Currently we are raising Alpha hay as the major crop on the ranch. Additionally we grow raspberries, red currents, honey berries, goji berries, gooseberries, rhubarb, asparagus, apples, and cherries. Seasonal planting includes beets, carrots, beans, peas, squash, onions and garlic. There is an extensive organic vegetable garden and Greenhouse. We grow tomato and cucumber in the greenhouse and also some greens like basil, arugula, lettuce, radish, chard, and herbs. PROJECTS WILL INCLUDE: Tree planting & pruning Noxious weed abatement Raised Bed maintenance and planting Organic vegetable garden maintenance and planting Grounds maintenance and planting Firewood cutting, splitting and stacking Harvest and preserving vegetables and fruits LENGTH OF STAY: WE ARE CURRENTLY looking for WWoofers to join us for one to six week sessions in 2025. We would require at least a one week stay and would accept 3-weeks to a month depending on goals, skills and compatibility. DATES NEEDED: We would like WWOOFERS to be available May 1 - June 30th - August 1- October 1, 2025. We take a break for the month of July WORK: At the RANCH we work four or five days a week (4 supervised five-hour shifts plus a few hours) for a total of 25 hours per week. In addition each of us work three hours per week on chores or individual ranch projects. We work efficiently and intensely with only one break so that we can finish our work in this very short amount of time. Some of the WORK at the RANCH is physically demanding (digging, sawing, using a wood splinter), some is tedious (weeding, path making, hand digging and cultivation of gardens), and some requires skill-development and careful attention to detail (construction, restoration projects, irrigation & seasonal maintenance). A TYPICAL WORK DAY at the RANCH has us waking up semi-early for chores and meal preparation, eating breakfast on our own, then meeting for an overview of the day's plan. We may weed gardens or pull seed heads from ranch property for an hour or more, then begin individual or small group projects such as adding compost to gardens, clean up, planting the in ground garden, working in the greenhouse, wood gathering, and small construction projects. After work we eat lunch together or separately. In the afternoon and evening and on our days off we do our chores and ranch projects. ACCOMMODATIONS: WWOOFERS will be staying in the homestead house, which is a 2 bedroom one bath with wood burning stove as heat source. Also available is a detached cabin, which would share the kitchen and bath with the main house No smoking or drinking alcohol will be allowed on property. TRANSPORTATION: Must provide own transportation during stay. Pick up & Drop off at airport could be arranged from Idaho Falls Idaho (IDA) or Jackson Hole, WY (JAC) SPOKEN LANGUAGE: English NO CHILDREN OR PETS ALLOWED MEALS: Meal & menu planning will be provided for 3 meals per day. WWOOFERS must be able to cook for themselves in the kitchen provided in the homestead house. The kichen should be cleaned and organized after each meal preparation. Dishes done and no food left on counters or table. Weather permitting we enjoy bonfire dinners at our beautiful fire pit where we may enjoy a meal together. FOOD: We will provide you with basic staple foods from which you will prepare meals for yourself. We do not generally provide snack or junk foods but instead provide the healthy basics such as dried beans, oats, rice, meat, cheese, vegetables, bread, nuts, vegetables, and fruits. FOR THE 2025 YEAR we will be encouraging our volunteers to work a one to six weeks and then take a three or four day vacation to a national park or other area of interest in Wyoming, Idaho or Montana. We are in close proximity to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. OUR SEASON: Alta, Wyoming has approximately 90 frost-free days (from 15 June to 15 September). March through May we are starting seeds, preparing garden beds and working on construction projects. In April & May we are planting our gardens, tending trees, and landscaping projects. September through October we are harvesting, saving seeds, preserving vegetables for the winter, still weeding and removing seed heads, planting more perennials, preparing gardens for spring, and still working on construction and landscaping projects. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS OF VOLUNTEERS: 1) Come prepared to really work (not only, for instance, to see Wyoming or get a free place to stay for a few months); 2) they enjoy hard work; 3) they know what ranch and homesteading work entails.

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Fruit or nut farming

Flower farming

Seed saving or production

Vegetable or fruit preservation

Traditional crafts

Methods or systems

No-till farming

Regenerative agriculture

Mentoring opportunities

Woman-operated

Veteran-operated

Host type

Self-sufficiency property

60.7 Hectares | 150 Acres

WWOOF-Verified

Accommodation

4+ WWOOFers

Bedroom

Cabin / Mobile-home

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

Rebecca

Member since 2020

Languages spoken: English Response rate: 87% Response time: typically within 7 days

December 2025

Open

Planned visit

Closed

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Wyoming

Jackson Hole, WY. (JAC). or Idaho Fall, ID. (IDA)

Reviews

Ryan

United States • October 2025

Rebecca and her sisters were amazing and provided fantastic hospitality. Rebecca cooked for us on 2/3 days we stayed. We even got some unreal banana bread. We moved river rocks, moved mulch, put fencing around some baby trees, and moved some furniture. The surrounding area is beautiful and there’s plenty to do. Go to the Tetons if you can!

Delaney

United States • October 2025

I had a great time during my stay at this ranch. The accommodations were comfortable, it was a gorgeous property and very, very kind people. Rebecca was reliable, had consistent expectations and was incredibly generous. Her sisters Jill and Katie were equally so. We all worked together in the garden prepping for winter, cutting things back, tying up plants, mulching. I loved our visits mid-work day while having water and amazing snacks prepared by Rebecca. The home made meals and fires were also a highlight - a great opportunity to to visit and get to know the hosts. They have built a great community, an amazing place to garden, meet amazing people and explore. Rebecca is amazing at encouraging WWOOFERs to explore off ranch, recommending hikes on the property and in the surrounding area. I would recommend this ranch to anyone looking to explore the local area and meet kind, generous people.

Amber

United States • October 2025

As a first time wwoofer, I highly enjoyed my time here. Rebecca and her sisters were incredibly welcoming, kind, and generous. The workload was very manageable and we were given a variety of unique projects to work on. I stayed in the cabin just off the main house and it was so cozy. It was especially lovely when we occasionally had fires in the evening and Rebecca would cook everyone dinner. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Malone

United States • September 2025

I had a great time with Rebecca on the farm. Her and her sister's home is incredibly beautiful. She was good at accommodating my dietary needs and building community. The 5 hours of work a day felt good and enjoying the mountains after was magical. We had some bonfires (Rebecca is a great cook) and the 4 other WWOOFers I met were lovely.

Julia

United States • September 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed the two weeks I spent on Rebecca's farm. The accommodations were very nice, the area is beautiful, and the daily expected work was very reasonable. This was a wonderful first WWOOF-ing experience, and I would recommend it to anyone considering!

Yujin

United States • September 2025

I had the most wonderful time WWOOFing here for three weeks! I would strongly recommend their place. Rebecca and Jill are incredibly kind, generous, and funny hosts (Katie was out of town) and the workload is super manageable. We started at 8:30, took a snack break at 10:30, and finished the day at 1:30. I was there in early September after most of the harvest was over, so we mostly worked on weeding, sodding, winterization, and other maintenance. On rainy or chilly days Rebecca and Jill had us working on fun indoor projects like taking care of iris bulbs, jamming, and pickling! The other WWOOFers and I also got to explore the Tetons and Yellowstone after work and over the weekends. The old house, built by Rebecca and Jill's grandparents in the early 1900s, is beautiful and so charmingly decorated. I already miss Aspen Leaf Ranch! Would 100% go back.