
Who We Are

Mike and Tara Irwin have spent their lives drawn to the simple, good things: small towns, wide open land, horses, and genuine hospitality. Mike brings over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and Tara brings a deep love for the animals and the land. Together, they took a ranch near Mayerthorpe and built something they are genuinely proud to share. North Fork Guest Ranch is not a resort. It is their home. And they are inviting you in.
What We Offer
Everything you need for a real escape. Nothing you don't.

Private Country Suite
A cozy retreat for two with all the quiet the countryside can offer. Your space, your pace.

Cowboy Breakfast
Extra charge upon request!
Wake up to an extraordinary cowboy breakfast with all the fixin's. Fuel for the day, and a meal worth the drive on its own.

Life on the Farm
This is a real working farm. Walk the fields, visit the animals, and get a feel for the land. There is nothing quite like it.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

One Of A Kind
There is nothing else quite like this within 50 kilometres. If you are looking for something genuinely different, you found it.

A Personal Touch
Mike and Tara host every guest themselves. Your stay is shaped around you, not a checklist.

Real Ranch Life
The crops are in the fields and the animals are part of daily life here. This is not a themed experience. It is the real thing.

Privacy First
Your suite is yours alone. No shared spaces, no other guests. Just the two of you and all the space you came for.
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