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Amangani Hotel
The Four Seasons Jackson Hole provides the kind of luxury the brand is famous for, as well as a world-class spa and activities like y- shing on the Snake River, skiing and snowmobiling
into Yellowstone Park. The Amangani Jackson Hole, whose contemporary lodge architecture complements the rugged landscape, is a boutique resort popular with hedge fund managers and energy company CEOs. The property’s opulent suites offer replaces, balconies and a re ned interior design that is distinctively Western yet worthy of any cosmopolitan hotel.
An increasingly popular option for nature lovers who insist on the good life is the luxury dude ranch. The Relais & Châteaux-af liated Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana, is close to Yellowstone but loaded with the kinds of amenities typically reserved for world-class hotels. The current management strives to maintain the authenticity of the site, whose rich history includes silver and sapphire mining as well as ranching.
Blackberry Farm
“The property (Blackberry Farm) offers a balanced lifestyle where you can enjoy luxury amenities and pampering. But we also want you to be outside, challenging yourself physically.”
Jon Martin, The Ranch at Rock Creek’s general manager, reports, “We focus on the rustic setting and natural beauty of this valley, and create an amazing luxury experience within that environment,” while acknowledging the logistical challenges presented by its remote location. “Although we work diligently to keep the luxury elements of our property on par with the best hotels in the world, we nd it equally important to allow our guests to experience what makes Montana so special,” says Martin.
Sorrel River Ranch in Moab, Utah, is a 10-minute drive to Arches National Park, and a bit further to Canyonlands National Park, both unrivaled red rock wonderlands. At this high-end dude ranch, guests can see the countryside from horseback, whitewater raft or even view things from above in a hot air balloon. In the evening, guests can participate in a cowboy camp re or enjoy rack of lamb with cherry-apricot glacé in a dining room where rusticity meets style.
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