Was there a real Dutton ranch?

The Dutton Property is a Real Montana Ranch

In fact, the Dutton home is a real-life 5,000- square-foot log mansion in Darby, Montana, the New York Post reports. The setting for the Yellowstone Dutton ranch is The Chief Joseph Ranch.

Who owns the real Dutton ranch?

The ranch is owned by John Dutton. His family has owned the land for seven generations and has been under constant threat by land developers, casino moguls, and the Broken Rock Reservation. The Duttons are the sole residents of the ranch along with the workers and hired hands who protect and improve the ranch.

Is the Dutton ranch real?

Is the Dutton Ranch real? These days, the The Yellowstone cast spends most of their time in Montana to film on a real-life ranch in the state where the show is meant to take place. The Dutton family's gorgeous log cabin is actually a 5,000-square foot mansion located on Chief Joseph Ranch near Darby, Montana.

Can you visit the real Dutton ranch?

The Dutton family's home from Yellowstone isn't open to guests, but the Chief Joseph Ranch rents out two other cabins on the property that have also appeared on the show.

How many acres is the Dutton ranch?

There was also a scene where Chief Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) tells John that “you own a ranch the size of Rhode Island.” That may have been a bit of an exaggeration. But if the Dutton Ranch is anywhere near the size of that state, that means it's close to 776,900 acres.

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How rich are the Duttons?

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Granted, that doesn't mean John Dutton actually has over $700 million in the bank. Part of the plot surrounding his cattle ranch is that Dutton is trying to maintain a certain way of life in Montana that has been consistently fading away.

How much was Kevin Costner paid for Yellowstone?

Even before it became cable's top-rated show, Kevin Costner, who plays patriarch John Dutton, became one of the highest paid TV stars per episode simply for signing on to the series. Kevin makes at least $500,000 per episode of Yellowstone.

Who owns the Chief Joseph Ranch today?

Melvin Pervais, a 53-year-old Chippewa Indian, bought the 1,400-acre Chief Joseph Ranch in 1987. A self-made multimillionaire who grew up on the Ojibwa Reservation along the Canadian shore of Lake Superior, Mr.

Is John Dutton based on a real person?

John Dutton and his ranch have some real-life counterparts

Texas ranching legend W.T. Waggoner may have been the inspiration for John Dutton and his ancestors, as he owned the 525,000-acre North Texas Waggoner Ranch. Established in 1849, the Waggoner Ranch held the title of America's largest ranch for decades.

How much does it cost to stay at the Dutton ranch?

In total, the home can sleep up to eight guests spread across several spacious bedrooms. The cabin begins at $1,200 per night for up to four guests, with a $50 surcharge per each additional guest. As for Rip's cabin, it too can sleep up to eight guests in a bit more rustic of a setting.

Is Yellowstone a true story?

While 1883 may seem like a tale as old as time, the Westward expansion-inspired show is fiction. And, considering Yellowstone's full plotline is also not based on a true story, this shouldn't be all too surprising.

Can you stay at Dutton ranch?

While you can't stay in the Dutton home itself, the Chief Joseph Ranch does rent out two cabins on the property: the Ben Cook Cabin (Rip's cabin in Season 1 and Casey's cabin in Season 2) and the Fisherman's Cabin (Lee's cabin in Season 1 and Season 2). Each cabin sleeps 8 guests and has a full kitchen and a grill.

Who owns the biggest ranch in Yellowstone?

Costner plays John Dutton, the head of the Dutton family, who owns the largest ranch bordering Yellowstone National Park. This contemporary Western story premieres June 20 and is slated to run for 10 episodes, according to the Star Tribune.

Who are the real duttons?

While sadly there's no real John Dutton, nor any of the cast's powerful characters roaming around out there, TV Insider has previously reported that Costner took his time researching American history relating to the Montana region to create his own backstory for the tough-as-nails rancher.

How accurate is 1883?

Both shows have historical elements but are fictional stories, with the Kevin Costner-led Yellowstone centred on the modern day lives of the Dutton family's Montana ranching empire, and new prequel series 1883 offering a rich take on their ancestors brutal journey across the Great Frontier.

Is 1883 a true story?

Much like Yellowstone, 1883 is not based on a true story. The show is fictitious and has been invented by creator Taylor Sheridan. 1883 is a prequel to Yellowstone and is set in—you guessed it—1883. Like Yellowstone, this series follows the Dutton family, but an earlier generation of the family.

Who owns Yellowstone now?

Kanye West Has Purchased A Massive Wyoming Ranch For $14 Million.

Who owns the chief justice ranch in Montana?

Melvin Pervais, a 53-year-old Chippewa Indian, bought the 1,400-acre Chief Joseph Ranch in 1987.

Do the cast of Yellowstone get along?

But we're very close; we trust each other. That's how we get those things done." The "Yellowstone" actor added that it was because he and Reilly get along so well off-screen that their on-screen interactions work, saying that a dislike in real life doesn't necessarily make things better between performers when acting.

How much does John Dutton make per episode?

Paramount Network offered him a whopping $500,000 per episode to star in Yellowstone.

Are the Duttons a real life family?

No, Yellowstone and the story of the Dutton family are not true and are, in fact, works of fiction. On top of that, the Yellowstone Ranch is not a real place in Montana and the title of largest ranch in the US actually goes to the King Ranch in Texas which covers an eye-watering 825,000 acres.

Do the actors on Yellowstone ride horses?

Since Beth Dutton has a tough relationship with horses and the ranch, Kelly Reilly was off the hook, but everyone else went to "cowboy camp" where they learned to ride horses and live off the grid alongside real cowboys. "Taylor [Sheridan]'s a cowboy himself," Luke Grimes explained to the Paramount Network.

How big is Chief Joseph Ranch?

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Chief Joseph Cattle Ranch is a beautiful 2,505+ deeded acre ranch located in the pristine upper Big Hole Valley of southwest Montana.