The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch

The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch promises breathtaking vistas, gourmet dining, lots of adventure and the refinements of a modern boutique hotel; all set on a 15,000 acre (60.7 square kilometer) working cattle ranch. The focus of the ranch is a 38,000 square foot (3,530 square meter) lodge, a luxury spa, and a wide range of exciting outdoor activities. Your stay here includes everything — accommodation, meals, premium beverages, activities, use of gear, guides, instruction, and gratuities. The ranch can accommodate a maximum of 150 guests, but each is individually catered for, and personal service is the ranch's hallmark.

After a day of outdoor adventure, guests are delighted to return to luxurious accommodation. All rooms and cabins are furnished with rustic but elegant décor and warm open fireplaces, featuring premium linens, towels, bathrobes, a hair dryer and toiletries, as well as offering Wi-Fi access. The 13 lodge rooms boast panoramic views of the Medicine Bow Mountains and have easy access to all ranch amenities. There are also nine cabin rooms and suites which have been painstakingly restored to combine the authentic character of the hand-hewn log cabins with refined modern comforts. Located just steps from the main lodge, the cabin rooms perfectly blend privacy and convenience and feature furnished decks and heated bathroom floors. An additional ten large log cabin residences can also be found dotted around the ranch's grounds, ideal for families or groups of friends with each featuring two, three or four bedrooms. They also include a spacious deck, a full kitchen with dining area, spacious living area with potbelly stove or fireplace, washer/dryer and two bathrooms.

Brush Creek Ranch offers a variety of distinct culinary experiences included in the price. From casual to sophisticated, dining can take place in a variety of venues and settings. Enjoy family-style feasts in the ranch's Great Room, a casual outdoor barbecue with live bluegrass music, or you can even ride to a distant ridge on horseback for a mountaintop picnic. Each day, the chef prepares culinary experiences inspired by the Rocky Mountains using fresh, regionally-sourced ingredients. Furthermore, the 800-bottle open wine cellar features a huge collection of select vintages for the perfect pairing.

For many though, the highlight of their stay here is the variety of guided activities, which include fully outfitted fishing options, horse riding, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery, yoga, guided and unguided walking, and indulgent spa experiences. You can also get involved with the activities of the working cattle ranch if you wish! In winter, guests can enjoy snowmobiling, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating. There is also a full range of activities for children from the age of four upwards. As an Orvis endorsed fly-fishing lodge, ten miles of private waters promise the angler a variety of exceptional blue-ribbon fishing. A first class equestrian center features a spacious indoor arena, full stables, and outdoor riding arena. The bow and gun club features competition-quality skeet, sporting clay courses, an archery range, and an all-season rifle and pistol firing range. In addition to all this, a variety of rejuvenating spa services are available, some of which incur a locally paid supplement; from yoga sessions to unique teepee massage treatments. Additional services and amenities include a steam room and sauna, outdoor hot tub, fitness center, personal training services, and a full-service salon.

OUR RATING: Deluxe