Not Just Any Saloon Every establishment of family and friends needs that one central gathering place. The place that everyone feels safe to be themselves. I grew up in a family of Italians, so naturally ours was the kitchen. Some of the best memories are centered around the table, everyone talking over one another, laughing uncontrollably, and of course mass amounts of food. At Paradise, The French Creek Saloon is more than just a bar. Yes our wine and alcohol selection is top notch, but the saloon is without a doubt a perfect place to create new friends and new memories. It has become the central location for socializing on the ranch. When chatting with past guests or past employees, it is often the setting for dozens of “remember when...” moments. After a long day of riding, fishing and hiking, our saloon's very nature allows for time to relax and recuperate in preparation for another day of fun. Although the bar is located here, during family weeks the saloon appeals to all guests. It melts my heart to watch our multi-talented wranglers pull in tiny cowgirls to dance on Tuesday nights. Wednesday talent show beings barrels of laughs that echo through our beautiful log lodge. Every season we make sure to hire a well rounded crew. We love having maintenance crew who can play piano and waitstaff that can dance. We hope to not only wow our guests with spectacular rides, fishing trips, clean cabins and service, but also with entertainment and good conversation at the saloon. Our guests love having the time to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the company of staff, guests or family. The best part of having week-long stays for our guests, is the chance it gives me to actually get to know...

Always Something New to Discover The first breath of pure mountain air blended with the sweet aroma of lupine is engraved in my memory from my first ride I took at Paradise. Coming from the Midwest, the majority of my riding had been through wooded areas, open meadows and arena work. As I first loped across the mesa into a horizon of snow capped peaks, Wyoming felt like home for the first time. Exploring the twists and turns through aspens and the open wild flower covered meadows makes time stand still. No matter which direction you start, almost every horseback ride on which we take our guests begins with the unforgettable welcome of the Big Horns. A top quality of Paradise's riding program is our ability to meet our riders on any level. It still impresses me to see both horse-owning, competitive riders and guests who had mounted their first horse that week come back from their rides feeling satisfied and challenged. Our foreman, Jace, expertly constructs the daily ride schedule based on our guest's desires. With over a million acres to ride on, “variety” would be an understatement when describing the types of rides. We often have guests who are maybe a year or two into riding lessons and want have a week of constant riding to improve their skills. Steering your horse through aspens, climbing up mountain sides, and loping through wildflower covered fields all provide a variety of learning opportunities. Our wranglers are excellent at helping your skills improve on everyday ride and we also offer private lessons if one-on-one attention interests you. Some of our guests prefer to simply walk all week and take in the vast amounts of beauty that surrounds our Paradise. A keen eye can often spot wild life among the Big Horn...