Stock Farm Club

In the middle of Montana's Bitterroot Valley, 2,600 acres of gentle southwest facing hills make up the idyllic property known as Stock Farm. Here, at the gateway to the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states, it's easy to take advantage of a Montana lifestyle that is both active and easygoing.

The showpiece of the private Stock Farm Club, founded in 1998 by Charles Schwab and James Schueler, is the 18-hole, championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio. At over 7,000 yards, the course offers plenty of challenges, plus gorgeous views of the Bitterroot Valley and Range from every tee box and green. The club also features a clubhouse, golf shop, dining room, wine room, fitness center, tennis courts, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, luxury log cabins for rent, an equestrian center and a casting pond. The Montana dining room has a mouth watering menu that showcases Chef Toby McCracken's talent, as well as an extensive wine list sure to satisfy the most discriminating palate.

The club has a full-time concierge that can arrange for many activities and amenities including fly-fishing, horseback riding, massages, and tennis lessons. The club is family friendly and offers activities for children, including Kids' Kamp throughout the summer months. The golf season generally begins in March and can last well into October or early November.

Members and guests of Stock Farm Club enjoy an astounding list of facilities and amenities, including the 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course, 16-acre Ranch Headquarters, a comprehensive fitness center, a casual poolside deck and a world-class dining experience. Home buyers have two distinct setting to choose from: Mountain Homes in the easter foothills of the Sapphire Range, and Ranch Homes on the lower prairie lands. Both have easy access to dozens of trailheads leading to high-mountain lakes, an expansive network of cross-country ski trails, white water rafting, mountain biking trails and plenty of other wilderness activities.

Nearby, the historic town of Hamilton offers unique shops and restaurants along with all the necessities. The town hosts a variety of fun events throughout the year including the Blue Grass Festival and the Senior Pro Rodeo, which bring contestants from across the country.