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A New Chapter in Ranch History

After many remarkable seasons as managers, Trey and Shelby Scharp are now the proud owners of Flat Creek Ranch! Their journey alongside Joe and Marcia has been nothing short of extraordinary, shaped by dedication, respect for the land, and genuine hospitality.

As Trey and Shelby step into this new role, their commitment to carrying forward the stewardship and ethos established by Joe and Marcia is stronger than ever.

Since 1998, Joe Albright and Marcia Kunstel have owned the legendary hideaway called Flat Creek Ranch. After a painstaking renovation, they got the Ranch listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, the same year the Ranch was opened to the public as a dude ranch.

Year after year, guests have come to breathe the champagne air, to feel the spirit of nature’s wild in this magical canyon at the base of Sleeping Indian.

At the end of 2025, Joe and Marcia gave Flat Creek Ranch to Trey and Shelby Scharp to own, manage and conserve. They have been the Ranch managers for over two decades. They have dedicated themselves to protecting the Ranch and know it better than anyone.

The four have agreed on a pathway to preserve the spirit and history of the Ranch in the broader story of Jackson Hole. We’re truly excited for what the future holds under their thoughtful guidance.

Photo Credits for Web Site:

Baldemar Fierro, Erin Nickell, Sarah Averill, Jessica Luann, Joe Albright and Marcia Kunstel, Gus Butera, Trey and Shelby Scharp, Brielle Dufon and Ken Takata