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Our Story

Purchased in 1982 by Karen and Lester Hay, the ranch is a mixture of bottom wet lands, complete with several natural springs, and hundreds of acres of mountain forests. The main ranch homestead has a lengthy history having been built in the late 1800’s. They originally operated as a cattle ranch complete with 250 pair of Red Angus/Hereford/South Devin. Lester’s love of farming was passed down to their son William who continues his work today.

A rural landscape with a field containing hay bales, surrounded by distant forested hills, under a cloudy sky.

The ranch has two main entrances off of Highway 231. Down near the south entrance is a collection of buildings one of which is inscribed with the date July 1892. Made of rock and mortar construction, the small shed sits near an abandoned house and the machine shed.

From the north entrance you pass the main century old house and barn, then continue past to an old-growth apple orchard producing tasty treats for the wildlife. Frequently spotted around the property are whitetail deer, bear, turkeys, elk, cougar, and our namesake moose.

The ranch continues to evolve as their daughter Jessica and her husband CJ grow the agri-tourism portion of the land. Expanding to include weddings, hosted hunts, Market in the Mountains, photoshoots, Gather PNW, and the new Geodome glamping accommodations. The third-generation grandson’s, Marcus and Branson, assist by eating all the snacks and keeping Grandma and Grandpa fast on their feet.

More at Moose Valley Ranch

  • Outdoor market or fair at sunset with vendor tents, people walking, and a rural setting with trees in the background.

    Market in the Mountains

    A luxury open air western market with live music and family friendly activities. The market vendors are small businesses that represent the best in the west, from leatherwork to steel, turquoise to boutiques. The Market raises money for Lucky Break Ranch Rescue at the bar. Save the date for 2025, happening September 27 & 28!

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  • A child sitting on a wooden swing hanging from a large tree in a leaf-covered field during autumn.

    Photos on the Ranch

    Photographers are welcome to schedule photo shoots, including family portraits, styled shoots, couples/engagement shoots, mini-sessions. You can use numerous buildings, our oversized swing, and several vintage trucks. Single session fees are $25, day long rental for mini sessions are $200.

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  • Scenic landscape with calm water, distant mountains, and a few small trees in the foreground. A building with vertical wooden siding is partially visible in the lower right corner.

    Adventures on the Ranch

    With hundreds of acres at your disposal we look forward to hosting any kind of adventure you can think of. Custom hunting expedition, private dog hunting training, snowshoe elopement, long range shooting competition…let’s talk about how we can make it happen.

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  • A black pickup truck parked on a grassy field with a large beige Montana RV trailer attached, surrounded by trees and hills under a blue sky.

    RV at the Ranch

    A five star rated stay for Harvest Host Guests awaits you in the field. Member’s can now add on electricity and extra nights through the booking app.

    Book on Harvest Hosts
  • A geodesic dome structure with a white cover and transparent panels, situated on a wooden platform in a forested area, with a chimney near the structure.

    Glamp on the Ranch

    Under construction is a luxury geodome glamping experience complete with wood fired hot tub and cold plunge pool. The dome is heated with a king sized bed, has an outdoor kitchen and bathroom with cedar planked shower. This is not your average rustic camping experience. Enjoy a cocktail on the deck with fire pit and comfy patio chairs as you watch the moon rise.

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An old, abandoned stone barn with a dilapidated, weathered wooden roof, surrounded by tall grass and shrubs in a rural field under a partly cloudy sky.
Hay bales scattered across a grassy field with a dense forest and mountains in the background.
Old, weathered wooden house with a tin roof, surrounded by overgrown grass and plants, under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic landscape with a wide open field and a line of trees in the background during sunset or sunrise.
A landscape of a forested area with fallen trees, a lake, hills, and mountains in the distance during sunset or early evening.
Black and white photo of a mountain landscape with sparse trees, some dead or burned, on a hillside under a cloudy sky.