The Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, serves as the real-life filming location for the Dutton Ranch in Yellowstone, featuring the main lodge, barns, and iconic scenery. Located in the Bitterroot Valley, this 2,500-acre working ranch is privately owned but offers cabin rentals and tours when not actively filming the series.
Featured Build - Chief Joseph Ranch Swing
Chief Joseph Ranch Swing
“Farra and I were huge fans of The Yellowstone TV show immediately ,” Eric Says. “I asked Farra to spend some time going thru the first few episodes and come up with a design that would incapsulate the show and I could incorporate into a panel design for our swings.”
“When looking at the designs used on the barns, it didn’t take look for me to realize that Eric could utilize one of them to create an incredible swing,” Farra said. “I went with the doors on the horse barn doors. The design at the top of the barn was already an exact replica of the original swing design and Eric and Gray built for me several years ago. The finished product, I couldn’t be happier with our new design!”
“After the design prototype was complete, I asked Farra to reach out to the owners of The Chief Joseph Ranch” Eric says. “Shane and Angela couldn’t have been kinder, but were hesitate to except us gifting them initially.”
“After some thought, and likely conversations with the TV shows staff, they happily excepted” Farra said. “Getting to personally deliver this swing was such an amazing experience. Shane took us all around, giving us a grand tour of the property. While we were there, we stayed in Rip’s Cabin!”
“I can’t say enough good things about Shane” Eric Says. “Even though the series is complete and the swing itself didn’t make the show, I am so thankful for the opportunity to have met and become friends with Shane. I hope that they get to enjoy many beautiful sets in their Nate & Lane Swing.”
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