Hotel Snapshot at Brush Creek Ranch
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Brush Creek Ranch is a five-star guest ranch and culinary mecca set on 30,000 acres of Wyoming wilderness. Its approximately 88 accommodations start at $735 per night, with all-inclusive rates covering meals, drinks, and activities like horseback riding and fly fishing.
The family-owned Brush Creek Ranch offers something few luxury retreats can: access to 30,000 acres of Wyoming wilderness. The wide-open landscapes offer an immediate sense of calm and an irresistible urge to saddle up and explore. Original cabins and newer timber-and-log structures sit among rugged rock outcroppings and native sagebrush, in a landscape that has changed little since it was first homesteaded in 1884.
Guests come to Brush Creek Ranch for seclusion, privacy, and a chance to reconnect with nature. But this is no manufactured Western fantasy. It’s a working, family-owned cattle ranch committed to doing things exceptionally well. Nowhere is that philosophy more evident than in its culinary program. Much of what appears on the plate is grown or produced on the property: vegetables come from a 20,000-square-foot, year-round greenhouse, while the ranch’s creamery produces cheese using milk from its own herd of goats. The ranch is also home to around 200 Black Wagyu and Red Akaushi cattle, which supply American Wagyu beef.
An on-site distillery and an underground tunnel with one of the world's 10 largest wine collections round out Brush Creek’s all-inclusive culinary experience.
The Design & Character at Brush Creek Ranch
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At the heart of the ranch, Trailhead Lodge centers on a striking four-sided fireplace surrounded by leather cushions and chairs crafted from elk antlers. It’s a space that captures the ranch’s balance of rugged Western character and understated luxury.
That same sensibility extends throughout the property. The buildings settle naturally into the landscape rather than impose on it, with newer timber-frame lodges and log cabins complementing the original historic structures. Inside, rough-hewn ceiling beams and weathered, reclaimed barnwood bring the outdoors in and reinforce the ranch’s connection to its Western heritage.
The Rooms at Brush Creek Ranch
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Three distinct properties are set across Brush Creek Ranch’s expansive 30,000 acres.
The heartbeat of the property is Brush Creek Ranch Lodge & Spa, which houses the spa and 45 cabins and rooms that offer 74 total bedrooms. Nearby is the Magee Homestead, available only for exclusive buyouts, which can accommodate up to 27 guests.
The ranch's most remote property is French Creek, set apart from the other properties on a 15,000-acre sprawl renowned for fly-fishing and outdoor adventures. French Creek was named the 2026 Orvis Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year, thanks to its 20 miles of rich private trout water. French Creek can accommodate up to 14 people in its four single-room cabins and luxury yurt.
The Food & Drink at Brush Creek Ranch
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At Brush Creek Ranch, the farm-to-table philosophy extends to almost everything on the plate and in the glass. “The Farm” includes a 20,000-square-foot greenhouse, a goat-milk creamery, an in-house bakery, and an American Wagyu beef program. The ranch also produces award-winning bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, and vodka at its own distillery, while its wine cellar holds more than 30,000 bottles.
Guests can enjoy everything at The Farm’s Cheyenne Club restaurant, plus the three bars and restaurants at the Lodge & Spa and the two at French Creek. Best of all, every meal and drink is included in the nightly rate.
The Amenities at Brush Creek Ranch
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Activities at Brush Creek Ranch go well beyond the usual dude ranch pursuits. Guests can join cattle drives and explore the landscape on horseback, or take pasta- and burrata-making classes at The Farm, or sample spirits through distillery tastings and mixology sessions.
In winter, the ranch’s Green Mountain offers an especially exclusive experience: 600 acres of private ski terrain with 1,200 vertical feet of skiing and a limit of just 12 guests per day. Access is by snowcat, so every guest enjoys pristine slopes, no lift lines, and plenty of room to explore.
Location and Neighborhood Recs
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Brush Creek’s 30,000 acres sprawl just southeast of Saratoga, Wyoming, a small town with natural hot springs, world-class trout fishing, and a population of less than 2,000. Further east, the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest spans over 2 million acres of forest land and more than 360 trails.
Fast Facts
Location: Saratoga, Wyoming
Address: 66 Brush Creek Ranch Road, Saratoga, WY 82331
Neighborhood: southeast of Saratoga, Wyoming
Nearest Airport: Saratoga Jet Center (private planes only) is 20 minutes from the ranch; Laramie Regional Airport is 1 hour; Denver International Airport is 3.5 hours
Star Rating: 5-star
Starting Rate: From $735 per night
Room Count: around 88 rooms and cabins
Vibe: Open space and Wild West ethos with top-tier culinary and nonstop adventure
Best For: Couples, families, foodies, equestrian enthusiasts, adventure, and travelers looking for open space and seclusion
Amenities: All-inclusive food, drink, and endless activities, plus a spa with a grotto
Nearby: The in-river Saratoga Hobo Hot Springs (free) and the Saratoga Hot Springs Resort
Our Favorite Thing: The private ski area offers endless refills on a powder day, and it's even better after a seed-to-table meal at the Cheyenne Club and a nightcap at the early 19th century Saloon.