We’ve always been drawn to the cowboy life. Big sky, wide open spaces, fresh air, the crackle of a campfire. You can spend all day out in nature and all night gazing up at the stars. It’s a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Now our lives have a different rhythm, but the desire to escape is more powerful than ever. These ranches in the US provide a heavenly slice of the simple life.
Ranches in the US
From the sweeping plains of western Wyoming to the rugged mountains of Colorado and the vast expanse of the red desert, there is a ranch for everyone. Ranches in the US offer an easy getaway close to home, yet a million miles away from it all.
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Whether you want ultra-luxe or laid back glamping, the ranches in the US have it all. If your typical summer vacation is relaxed luxury on the Med, you’re going to love the casual vibes of Montana’s lodges. African safari lovers, you need to head to Wyoming for the American Safari – bison, bald eagles, elk, moose, and more. And if you love the glamour of city summers, the chic summers in Aspen, Vail, or Park City are right up your alley.
Montana
Big Sky Country is teeming with mountains, rivers and all sorts of natural beauty. It’s also home to a trio of Virtuoso-preferred ranches. The Resort at Paws Up, Triple Creek Ranch and The Ranch at Rock Creek all boast five star luxury in the great wide open.
Not only are these resorts full of activities, they can serve as your gateways to Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Keeping your distance is no trouble with standalone homes, cottages and glamping tents with the comforts of home. Unlike frontier days, though, you’ll be able to enjoy gourmet meals with great wine pairings after a long day on the range.
Wyoming
On the edge of Grand Teton National Park, Amangani offers stunning views of the Snake River valley. Spacious suites and homes to provide a base for wildlife exploration in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. On the Signature Wildlife Tour, you’ll have the chance to spot bald eagles, moose, elk and bison. Across the state, the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection offers authentic experiences at a working-cattle-ranch-turned-eco-and-wellness resort. Enjoy ATV adventures, rock climbing and aerial adventures along with an award-winning spa and yoga program.
Colorado
It’s not just a winter ski paradise. Your favourite ski resorts such as Aspen’s The Little Nell and Vail’s Sebastian show off the summertime grandeur of the Rockies. When they’re not blanketed in snow, the mountains make for prime hiking. Enjoy spring wildflowers in bloom and gorgeous changing leaves in the fall. In the western part of the state, both Gateway Canyons Resort and Dunton Hot Springs have modern takes on the cowboy experience. Stay in restored log cabins, hit the ATV trails, or soak in natural hot springs. Gateway Canyons is offering a fourth night free promotion for select dates.
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The Southwest
From the Lodge at Blue Sky in Park City to Amangiri on the Arizona border, Utah boasts some exquisite ranches in the US. It is also an outdoor wonderland boasting five national parks and limitless adventure.
The Lodge at Blue Sky features spacious suites in the main lodge, Earth suites built into a lush hillside with living grass roofs, and freestanding one-bedroom Creek Houses. Amangiri’s Camp Sarika tented pavilions are the perfect combination of privacy and amenities, just a few minutes from the main lodge. The canyon walls surrounding the resort and even reaching to the main pool create a scene like no other.
A quartet of luxury eco reserves spanning a million acres, the Ted Turner Reserves in New Mexico feature a ghost town, hot springs, roaming bison, and just about every activity under the sun with a focus on sustainability. Arizona’s Miraval, Canyon Ranch, Enchantment Resort, and L’Auberge de Sedona combine the great outdoors with the best in spa and wellness treatments. The cowboys of old never had it so good.
No matter what kind of ranch or lodge experience you want, I can find the perfect place for your family. Get away from it all, get back to nature, and revisit family time – all without relinquishing any of the comforts of a five-star hotel.