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Idaho Sleigh Rides




Wagon Ride & Pick a Christmas Tree
November 28, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Sleigh Rides & Elk Viewing
Starting December 15th, 2025
(closing date dependent on weather)
WELCOME TO IDAHO SLEIGH RIDES
Let us help you create a new Family Holiday Tradition enjoyed by young and old.

Sleigh Ride & Elk Viewing
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Glide peacefully through the winter wilderness of Garden Valley, Idaho in an old fashion sleigh pulled by gorgeous Black and White Spotted Draft Horses. Listen to the jingle bells and join in on the laughter and holiday fun! Observe wild elk up close. Follow up your ride with a complimentary hot drink and snack back at the lodge and cuddle up next to the warm fireplace. Add on a delicious slow cooked Dutch Oven meal with live music during your dining experience.
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Great for Family Gatherings, Company Parties, Holiday Activities, Date Nights, Birthday Parties, and more!
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*Wheelchair Accessibility*
We have one sleigh that the steps are low and wide enough to get a wheelchair on. Please give us a call to discuss options for your specific needs
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If we do not have enough snow for sleigh rides, we will convert our sleighs into wagons by taking the skis off and putting wheels on. You still get to enjoy the same vehicle, the same beautiful teams of horses, and view wild Elk while enjoying the same scenic route.
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Pick a Christmas Tree & Wagon or Sleigh Ride
(Depending on Snow conditions)
As Fall Harvest approaches and we begin the holiday season, join us on a good ol’fashioned wagon or sleigh ride while choosing from a large variety of freshly cut Christmas trees. Dating back to our roots of horse drawn transportation your wagon or sleigh will be pulled to the secluded tree lot in scenic Garden Valley, Idaho by our beautiful Black and White Spotted Draft horses.
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You will be able to choose your special Christmas Tree from a mixture of the two most popular Christmas Tree types, Noble Fir and Douglas Fir. The trees available are larger freshly cut and transported trees ranging from 5 to 9 feet tall so you are able to select the tree just the right size and shape for your home,
Perhaps, you will choose a Noble Fir that is not only known for its beauty and statuesque appearance, but also for its strong sturdy branches in which you can display all of your special ornaments. Or, if you are inclined to enjoy the “piney smell” of Christmas, your choice may be the sweet fragrance of a Douglas Fir tree with its bright green needles and uniform shape.
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After your ride, back at the warm lodge, enjoy a complimentary hot drink and snack. Your Christmas Tree may only last this holiday season, but the memory it creates will last a lifetime in the hearts of you, your family, and friends.
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Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
After a solid freeze on the ground to prevent muddy conditions, we will run with or without snow as long as weather conditions allow.
Directions
We are conveniently located about an hour's drive from Boise. Take the Scenic By-Way drive up the Payette River on Highway 55, turning at the Banks Lowman Road (Hwy 17) to Garden Valley. Stay on the main highway following the signs to Garden Valley. We are located across the street from the Exxon gas station. Parking is available in front of the lodge. We have been added to Google maps under 'Idaho Sleigh Rides'. The physical address is 1099 Banks Lowman Road.
COME RIDE AND DINE WITH US!

Please understand that the elk are completely wild and are not farmed elk. We cannot guarantee the elk will be in the meadow for every ride. The snow and our feed help bring them in, but wildlife behaviors cannot always be predicted.
"This was a wonderful experience! My almost 2 year old loved it! Great employees, food, and a wonderful adventure. Thank you for the great day!"
-Kristen M.
"What a FUN way to spend time in the Idaho mountains in the winter! Great sleigh ride, feed the elk and finish with a yummy Dutch oven dinner!
Thank you for a fun memory making evening!!"
-Kellie G.