Gustavus Swift was the man who answered the question: what do you do with the cattle at the end of the trail drive? He developed the first ice-cooled railroad car that enabled western ranchers to ship their beef to eastern markets quickly. Gustavus Swift's invention simply made the western cattle boom financially possible.

About Gustavus Swift Room

The Gustavus Swift room will make it possible for you to enjoy your evening when you reach the end of your vacation day. This expansive room with its luxurious queen-sized bed and access to the lodge's shared bathroom is an ideal place to bed down for the night after a long day in the wilds of the Okanagon Valley.

You'll find the room named in his honor won't cost you any where near the millions that Swift donated to found many western colleges. Relax with room to spare and enjoy the west that Swift helped create. Dogs are welcome with our standard per dog, per night fee.

About Diamond Belle Guest Ranch

A true gem of the Far West, the Diamond Belle Guest Ranch is your hidden refuge in Washington State. Here you'll find our own private lake with a world class fishery and year round access, a quintessential 10-bedroom lodge, acres with homesteads to explore, panoramic views, a Rocky Mountain climate, and access to miles of adjoining Okanogan National Forest.

However, there’s a whole lot more than what meets the eye or goes down on paper: It’s ideal for a healing retreat—a place like very few others with energy centers to help you relax and rejuvenate.

It’s clear and unmistakable; you’ll feel the power and the presence when you first step on this land. The Diamond Belle Ranch is a very special place. Come see for yourself!.

About the Okanogan Valley Highlands

Adjoining miles of Okanogan National Forest, 40-acre Walker Lake whispers solitude from the middle of the 5.5 miles around the 767-acre Diamond Belle Ranch. When you visit, you'll enjoy 360-degree views of deep evergreen forests, aspens, and gentle slopes bursting with wild flowers, beckoning you to adventure or whispering in your ear for a communion with Nature.