Gallatin River Ranch Review

Spring 2008

WHAT... ANOTHER NEWSLETTER?

Some of you have recently received (via snail mail) the first issue of the Gallatin River Ranch Roundup, a newsletter written and hosted by and for the homeowners at GRR. This newsletter you are now reading is the Gallatin River Ranch Review, a publication written and distributed by our Sales Office at GRR. Some of you have been receiving this periodical via e-mail for sometime. If you do not wish to receive these quarterly "Reviews", you may un-subscribe by clicking the appropriate link at the bottom of the last page. That being said…. we do hope you will stay with us, and if you have not already made a trip to Montana to check out the Ranch, you should make it a "must" this summer. Call one of our Ranch Associates and make an appointment today!

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NEW AIRLINE TO THE GALLATIN VALLEY

We have several airlines operating out of Gallatin Field already (Delta, United, and Horizon/Alaska). However, we are excited that Frontier will be scheduling several daily flights in and out of our airport beginning May 23, 2008. So if you are looking for a more economical airline for trips in and out of the Bozeman area, check it out! Frontier already has their summer schedule posted, and is making reservations now! Our little piece of heaven is growing, so more and better airline connections are something we have been anticipating and readily welcome.

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IS IT SPRING YET?

Mother Nature has been playing tricks on us this spring. Our weather has been shifting from 75-degree days, back down to freezing with snow flurries, and then back again! Our snow boots have gone in and out of the storage closet a couple of times during April, but we're hoping now that May is here, they will stay put! A sure sign of spring, however, (even through the snow flurries!) is the return of the Mountain Bluebirds and Robins. Watching them peck through the patchy snow, looking for worms and insects in the grasses, is always a welcome sight. The colorful Finches and Mountain Chickadees are also back. We all put out birdfeeders for them, and so enjoy watching them happily empty the feeders almost daily!

A real bonus to all the moisture we have received this spring is the promise of rolling lush green grasses and abundant wildflowers that will be upon us before we know it. Springtime in the Rockies... it can take your breath away. For those who have lived most of their lives in cities, springtime here is a sight to remember, photograph and relish.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER IN MATTHATTAN

We often like to highlight new businesses and/or new construction in Manhattan. This spring, we introduce you to Christine Gray, an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Through Gray Designs, Chris' specialties include working with both the client and contractor, specifying exterior and interior finishes, and space planning. Finalizing the project, she further is experienced and skilled at working with the client in furniture procurement, art and accessory selection. Gray Designs occupied a commercial space on Broadway in Manhattan a few years ago, and now has returned to town, working out of a suite in the new Manhattan Marketplace at 120 South 5th Street. Chris continues to work for clients in several other states, but Montana is her home and still her primary business focus. If you are in need of some help planning your dream home, do consider Chris. You may go to her website for further information www.grayinteriordesigns.com.

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ANNUAL STAMPEDE

Every year in April, we love to take a short drive to the small town of Three Forks to watch the traditional "Three Forks Stampede". A ranching family who has been in the horse business for generations rounds up and herds several 100 head of horses from their winter pasture in the hills near Willow Creek to their ranch and the horses' summer home on the Missouri River. This 30-mile drive is done each spring, inviting up to 20 participants to ride with the herd over the 3-day drive. The second day of the drive, they RUN the horses down Main Street, as they make their way to their summer home on the Missouri. It's quite a sight to see, and thousands of folks come out each year to watch. It turns into a party with lots of eats, entertainment at the Ruby Theater in late afternoon, then on to dancing later in the evening. If you've never been to this fun event, don't miss it next April! It's a real thrill to watch a stampede down the Main Street of a town!

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NEWS FROM OUR HOMEOWNER BOARD

We've had more snow than usual this winter and early spring, thus the road maintenance remains a priority here at GRR. We've purchased a Ford truck and converted it to a sander/plow truck to work with the roads. We also have obtained a 4,000-gallon water truck, which will help with the maintenance of the roads and also assist our volunteer fire department if the need arises.

The 2008 Homeowner Weekend is scheduled for August 8-10, 2008. We encourage every owner to make plans to attend this fun-filled weekend and participate in the annual homeowner meeting. Prospective owners should plan to attend the Saturday night event where they will have fun meeting current owners who live here at the Ranch.

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FROM THE ROUNDPEN

The GRR Equestrian Center is thriving under the new management. Kathy and Todd Pyles have been working hard, and doing a great job since taking over a few months ago. They are planning an Open House BBQ on Saturday, June 21, and everyone is invited! It will be a good opportunity to meet the Pyles if you don’t already know them, take a look at all the beautiful horses, and mix and mingle with friends and neighbors. There will be more information forthcoming regarding details of the BBQ.

When asked what was new, Kathy responded, "Well, the barn is just about to capacity, the horses are happy, foals are being born, it's all good!" Kathy also said she hopes to have a Kid's & Horse Day-Camp in early August, but she's still working on that one! (Call the E.C. in early summer to check on this!) And thank goodness spring is finally here! Folks are grooming their horses to rid them of their winter coats, getting ready for some fun spring and summer riding!

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