Face it. This right here — me typing words all day long at a desk; you consuming said words from a tiny screen after a full day of staring at a bigger screen — was never the arrangement we agreed upon. But for as low as US$15,000 (AU$22,000) per night, Wyoming’s Reid Creek Lodge will happily remind you how we should really be living.
Granted, there are certainly more affordable options for those of you chasing a delightfully bucolic experience (we’re only slightly out of touch, not completely tone-deaf morons). This family-owned Wagonhound Land & Livestock ranch, however, isn’t about affordable. It’s about tasting rural American excellence at the very zenith of its form.
Nestled in the Laramie Range of the Rocky Mountains, situated on 300,000 acres of prime Wyoming real estate, as you will have probably gathered by now, Reid Creek Lodge exists on a working ranch complete with livestock and a stable of horses, as well as direct access to stunning western landscapes.
The gorgeously rustic property itself offers 8,000 square feet and seven bedrooms capable of accommodating for up to 22 people, making it the ideal getaway for you and those near + dear to you.
And while the exposed wooden beams/panelling, taxidermized local fauna, and stone fireplace might lead you to believe modern creature comforts have been entirely sacrificed… you’d be dead wrong.
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On-demand spa services, a goddamn private chef, Lockwood bath amenities, and Pendleton blankets are all included.
In terms of activities, it’s all about the great outdoors: everything from the expected such as horseback riding, skeet shooting, archery, fishing, wildlife safaris, and trail exploration, to paddleboarding on one of the many alpine lakes within proximity of the lodge, e-biking, yoga, and even cooking classes should you feel so inclined.
Reid Creek Lodge’s private guides are always on hand to help you curate a full itinerary based on whatever interests you; while the onsite chef prepares packed lunches of gourmet sandwiches and salads to keep you nourished on the go before you head out in addition to whipping up no less than three elevated square meals a day. Now that’s service.
“Reid Creek Lodge is a very special place and is a true mountain destination, bringing outdoor pursuits, wellness, and luxury amenities to guests in a thoughtful and personalised way,” said Andrea Perdue, CEO of Wagonhound Holdings (via Travel + Leisure).
“We are incredibly proud to debut Wagonhound’s first private guest lodge experience in the American West and look forward to showcasing all that the property and grounds have to offer.”
Find out more about Reid Creek Lodge below.
