American Luxury Ranch Guide
With domestic travel at the forefront of most everyone’s mind this summer, luxury ranch experiences are the perfect destinations to reconnect with nature, the beauty of our country and get active after months staying home. We’ve rounded up our favorite western properties, as well as detailed our special Sea to City Travels amenities where applicable. We look forward to sending our clients to these and more destinations in America.
P.S. We included our favorite Canadian wilderness property because it’s just too good not to recommend to our clients.
While some of these are seasonal properties, a handful are also fantastic winter destinations. Whether planning for this summer, later in the year or 2021, let’s work together to find your perfect property!
Please note that we’ve outlined our Preferred Partners amenities at each property where applicable. In order to access these amenities, your stay must be booked by Sea to City Travels so please get in touch!
Additionally, this information was valid at time of publishing, however, things are changing daily so please inquire about the status of each property during the booking process so we can confirm the most up-to-date info on your behalf.
We look forward to planning with and booking for you!
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Taylor River Lodge
Dunton Hot Springs
COLORADO
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Brainchild of Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks, Gateway Canyons Resort serves as your portal to a Southwestern escape beyond imagination. Set within Unaweep Canyon and surrounded by dramatic red rocks, this 72-room resort unleashes your curiosity as you explore dinosaur relics and Native American rock paintings, view antique cars in the on-site auto museum or take an air tour over Moab. Go rock climbing, ride horses through ponderosa pine forest or hike the local trail system. Relaxing spa treatments and locally sourced cuisine are waiting upon your return.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Full American breakfast daily, served in restaurant (shows as a credit of $60 on the guest folio)
One $100 USD per room/per day Adventure Credit that can be used for any activities booked directly with the Adventure Center. Credit can not be applied to air tours or driven rentals. (not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Offers:
4th Night On Us: Enjoy your 4th night on us when you book 3 nights.
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Located just outside Telluride, Dunton Hot Springs breathes new life into a 19th-century ghost town. The 13 rustic log cabins are all unique and surprisingly luxe, with heated slate floors and handpicked antiques; guests in the Well House enjoy their own hot springs. Others can soak weary bones in the old bathhouse or under the stars at the source. Join a trail ride into the Rockies or fly-fish along a private stretch of the Dolores; you’ll find every conceivable winter sport, including heli-skiing. Farm-fresh meals and wine from the resort’s vineyard are shared over the Saloon’s long table.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Daily A La Carte Breakfast (all meals included in rates)
$100 USD Resort/Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Bottle of Sutcliffe Wine in room upon arrival
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Currently reopen - discover their COVID-19 changes and safety protocol
No matter if you’re a family of city slickers or seasoned horseback riders, a Colorado vacation at one of the country’s most celebrated, historic dude ranches is an experience that brings the whole family together. C Lazy U, an all-inclusive, year-round guest ranch in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, offers the best of both worlds: high-class amenities and down-home experiences, with luxurious cabins, gourmet meals, daily trail rides and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy all year round. C Lazy U offers a packed schedule of activities for adults and children, but families are free to explore the ranch as they wish. Their Kids and Teens Program is perfect for kids of all ages — toddlers get their first taste of ranch life, while teens socialize with their peers — and the adults get to do things their way. At the end of the day, families and other guests gather to share the memories they’ve made that day, swapping stories around a cozy fire or participating in special events with the kids.
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Blue sky, emerald green pine trees and granite cliffs frame all of your adventures at Taylor River Lodge. Formerly used as a locals general store for fishing and tackle, the property has since been transformed into a private, eight-cabin retreat open from late-May through early-October. The off-the-grid location deep in Colorado’s Taylor Canyon is the perfect setting for friends, families and corporate groups to unplug and reconnect. Fishing is at the heart of the experience, with a stocked trout pond and a mile stretch of semi-private river steps from the cabins, and the Gunnison River minutes away for float trips. The surrounding mountains offer rugged single track and scenic hiking trails, and the on-site, rock climbing wall, archery and hatchet throwing area will make you nostalgic for your Scout days. After a day outdoors, steam and soak in the Bathhouse or cozy up in the main lodge with a good book. Evenings take on a campfire vibe with stargazing and s’mores around the fire pit.
Triple Creek Ranch
The Ranch at Rock Creek
MONTANA
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Triple Creek Ranch, Member of Relais & Châteaux, is renowned for offering innovative, all-inclusive guest experiences. One can return time and time again and never have the same vacation twice. There is so much to do at this award-winning adults-only hideaway in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana that you won't know what to try first. Perhaps you'll learn to fly-fish on a scenic float down the river. Or maybe join the ranch staff to drive cattle. Of course, there's a hefty dose of luxury included, from elegant cuisine and fine wines to a wood-burning fireplace and private hot tub at the cabin.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Full breakfast daily included in rates
$100 USD Resort/Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Currently open - discover their COVID-19 changes and safety protocol
Surrounded by 6,600 acres of ranchland, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers an all-inclusive “true west” experience complete with breathtaking scenery and activities as limitless as the Montana sky. Take advantage of long summer days to fly-fish, ride horseback or hike. Winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Accommodations comprise nine Western-themed guestrooms in The Granite Lodge, multi-bedroom log homes and luxurious canvas cabins on Rock Creek. Prime organic beef, elk, bison and fresh fish grace the table in the evening, along with vegetables and herbs grown in gardens on-site.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Daily full breakfast (already included in the all-inclusive price)
One premium bottle of wine upon arrival
$100 Ranch Credit (may be used at The Granite Spa or The Mercantile)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Offers:
Montana Romance Retreat: Book a four-night stay between August 24 and November 15, 2020 and receive three exclusive experiences valued at $1,200.Special additions include guided couples’ excursions with a picnic lunch, curated Granite Spa treatments and farm-to-table culinary experiences. Delight in an intimate, all-inclusive getaway at the world’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star guest ranch and glamping destination.
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Known as The Last Best Place, The Resort at Paws Up may be just that. A pristine escape in the Rocky Mountains, taking full advantage of the Big Sky countryside, this wilderness outpost offers something for all energy levels. Explore the land on horseback, cast a fly for trout or simply indulge in spa treatments at Spa Town®. As for accommodations, you can choose from 28 luxurious vacation homes, or you can experience upscale camping in one of 36 luxury tents, with decadent furnishings, your own private bathroom and even the services of a Camping Butler. It's nature served on a silver platter.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Daily full breakfast (included in rates)
Complimentary round-trip private airport transfers
Bottle of wine in room on arrival
A $300 USD activity credit, to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in, late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Offers:
Summer Family Vacation Inclusive Offer: Receive a 10% discount off the lodging portion of five nights of accommodations in either a luxury home or glamping tent with all daily meals, nonalcoholic beverages and a selection of beer, red and white wine and well liquors included, a $500 prepaid Resort credit per person per stay (included in package pricing), half-day of Kids Corps of Discovery activities for each child (for ages 3–12 years) and special Paws Up Welcome Amenity
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For over 100 years, Lone Mountain Ranch has given travelers the true experience of Yellowstone Country. Just 18 miles beyond the northwest border of the park, tucked between the Montana Rockies, rivers and grasslands, and only 40 minutes from the Bozeman Airport, this is where to find and enjoy the good things in life.
Come for horseback riding, year-round fly fishing and all-access tours of Yellowstone Park with lodge naturalists. Ski over 80 miles of world class Nordic trails or take a chance on the downhill slopes next door. Stay in a historic private cabin with all the elevated comforts of home in the West. Our ranch hands, expert guides and chefs will curate the best of what Montana has to offer. Bring your family, friends or someone special, they’ll take care of the rest.
Vermejo
Vermejo
New Mexico
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At Vermejo, the buffalo roam, the deer and the antelope play, and thanks to Ted Turner's inspiring goal to "Save Everything," these and many other species have over 550,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness to thrive in. Guests get the opportunity to be immersed in this uniquely restored ecosystem, soak in the rejuvenating energy of nature, and join in their efforts to preserve these beautiful habitats.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Complimentary buffet breakfast daily (included in rates
)$100 USD Resort/Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (credit is per reservation, not transferable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Virtuoso Castle Rock Sundowner: includes cocktails for up to 4 guests at Castle Rock viewpoint. (A $350 value.)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
The Lodge at Blue Sky
Sorrel River Ranch
UTAH
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Sorrel River Ranch is an exclusive 240-acre riverside oasis surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Utah’s iconic arches, canyon-lands, and red rock mesas. Custom-built cabins, campfires, and miles of adventure are waiting for you. Check in to a variety of Moab accommodations for intimate getaways or large gatherings, then fill every moment with adventure, discovery, or nothing at all. This Moab resort offers the comforts you've come to expect along with delightful surprises for a wonderful experience.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
Offers:
Buy 5, Get The 6th Night Free
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The Lodge at Blue Sky is a contemporary luxury resort set on a 3,500-acre ranch near Park City, Utah. Blue Sky is the ultimate outdoor playground offering guests transformational Western-inspired experiences year-round. The 46 accommodations in Sky House, Earth House and Creek House are designed to mirror the unique aspects of the environment on which they are situated and offer guests yet another powerful opportunity to reconnect with nature.
Guests are invited to slow down and forge meaningful connections with the land, animals and people through pursuits such as horseback riding, fly fishing or hiking during the summer, and skiing, snow shoeing or cross country during the winter. The iconic Auberge Spa invites reconnection with the self through indulgent treatments, yoga, guided meditation and products that feature nourishing bloom-to-bottle ingredients. Dining at Blue Sky features organic, locally sourced ingredients with many grown or harvested on-site. The High West Distillery produces world-class whiskey, offering guests the opportunity for tastings and tours to learn the finer points of the distillation process from grain to glass.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Breakfast credit for two per bedroom daily ($50 maximum per person, per day, excludes alcohol)
$100 USD Resort/Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Offers:
Summer Longer Credit: This summer, stay for a minimum of 3 nights or more and receive a $200 per night resort credit to apply to an adventure, wellness or culinary experience.
Brush Creek Ranch
Brush Creek Ranch
WYOMING
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Go wild in style at The Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection. Through its front gates lie 30,000 unspoiled acres, where you can reclaim a sense of independence while riding trails, driving cattle, fly-fishing or hiking 12,000-foot Medicine Bow Peak: The adventures at this all-inclusive, authentic working cattle ranch are near-endless. Accommodations include 42 luxurious, timbered rooms, with open-hearth fireplaces and plush amenities. Families can spread out in 19th-century, restored log cabins with decks, full kitchens and expansive views, or stay in our upscale Magee Homestead, exclusively for adults ages 21 and over.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Full breakfast, served in Trailhead Lodge Great Room Dining Hall (included in rates)
$150.00 per person (up to 2 paying adults per room) towards ANY premium activity of his/her choice (No cash value/ non transferable )
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Offers:
Receive a $500 travel credit when staying 7 nights at the ranch
Clayoquot
Clayoquot
CANADA
Closed for the 2020 season, will reopen May 2021 - discover their COVID-19 changes and safety protocol
Adventurers hoping to restore their nature deficits in luxury will love remote, refined, remarkable Clayoquot Wilderness Resort — one of the world’s finest eco-destinations. Situated in a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserve Area, and fashioned after the great camps of the golden age of travel, 25 white-canvas prospector guest tents promise every comfort, including wood stoves, full and en suite bathrooms, antique furnishings, opulent linens and down duvets on heavenly king beds, oil lamps, candles and twinkling silver. A timber cookhouse, Healing Grounds Spa, waterfront lounge and 600 acres to explore complete the offering. Arrive by seaplane for 3, 4 or 7 night stays.
Sea to City Travels Amenities
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Full breakfast is already included in rates (along with all meals, activities, spa, fishing allowances, etc)
$100 USD equivalent Spa Services credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Complimentary turn down amenity once during the stay
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi