This place is so welcoming! The house is located in the heart of ranching country nearly at the end…read moreof the road. The wildlife is amazing! The fishing is great! The house feels like home when you first walk in. It is an historic ranch house with a HUGE beautiful barn. For the adventurous, there are miles of dirt roads going in all directions with public land surrounding the ranch. You can really leave the world behind here- but the wifi is great too : )

Spectacular. That's the first word that comes to mind when recounting our weekend stay at Brush…read moreCreek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming. Brush Creek Ranch (BCR) is an all-inclusive luxury ranch where elite accommodations, world-class cuisine, & activities abound. We drove to BCR from Denver and it took us about 4 hours to get there. If flying, the ranch is one hour from the Laramie Regional Airport or 3.5 - 4 hours from Denver International Airport (dependent on weather). Upon arrival on ranch property, we were escorted by a staff member to The Lodge. The staff at Brush Creek Ranch were exceptional in every way. Each one was committed to delivering a first-class experience and were eager to serve. Kayla was manning the concierge desk upon our arrival and seamlessly handled our check-in. Following check-in, we walked into The Lodge's great room and were immersed in a grandiose western homestead. From the antler chandeliers, massive exposed log beams to the impressive fireplace, we immediately had that vacation feeling of arriving somewhere special. Eddie unloaded our luggage from the car and put our bags in our room. We stayed in the Lupine room - a King Guest Room in The Lodge. The Lupine room was rustically-elegant, furnished with a king bed and located on the first floor of the lodge. The premium bedding was everything - the down pillows & comforter had us sleeping like babies every night. The room offered views of Wyoming's hills & the main lodge lawn area. The room had a Keurig and a full selection of Caribou coffee, hot chocolate & water. There were three gourmet dining experiences onsite at the ranch and let me tell you, this is some of the best food I have ever had. Each meal was sensational; I cannot say enough good things. During our stay we dined at Pioneer Kitchen, Trailhead Lodge, & the Cheyenne Club. For activities we went snowmobiling. All dining & activity reservations were made directly through & hosted by Brush Creek Ranch. Amenities at BCR included the Cattle Baron Library, fitness center, spa, saloon, great room, riding arena, & mountaintop decks. The Cattle Baron Library was a lounge with a stone fireplace, board games & television (1 of 3 onsite). This was a relaxing space to wind down before bed. The saloon encompassed everything you'd expect from a western saloon of the old American West. We walked through the doors and were met with a fully-stocked bar, a pool table, shuffleboard & more. We ate dinner at Pioneer Kitchen our first night at Brush Creek Ranch. Pioneer Kitchen is the resort's newest dining venue with an upscale-casual ambiance & wellness-forward menu. We arrived at Pioneer Kitchen and were seated in the main dining room. The aesthetic of the restaurant was airy and fresh with cream dining chairs, round chandeliers, & red backlit bar. General Manager, Cory and server Emma took great care of us during our meal. For Classic Cocktails I had the Sidecar. Ross had the Sage Advice which was a non-alcoholic mocktail. For Appetizers we had the Smoked Trout Dip and the Classic Caesar Salad. The Smoked Trout Dip was made with pickled onion, truffle and a side of potato chips. The dip was thick and creamy in texture with generous pieces of trout throughout. The smoked trout paired well with the cream cheese, fresh herbs, & salty chips. The Classic Caesar Salad was made with garlic croutons, grana Padano, and white anchovy. This Caesar salad was characterized by cold crisp greens, the nutty profile of the Padano cheese and briny vinegar of the white anchovy fillets. For Mains we had the Wagyu New York Strip and the Cedar Planked Ora King Salmon. The Wagyu New York Strip was served with lobster butter and crispy fingerlings. The Farm at Brush Creek raises American Wagyu; a rare breed of cattle that produces exceptional beef and reflects BCR's goals of sustainability. This was a phenomenal main all around. The Wagyu New York Strip was cooked to medium perfection. The meat was lean and high in protein. The strip had a natural, chewy texture and beefy flavor. The lobster butter was decadent and sexily melted into the wagyu making each bite so juicy. The crispy fingerling potatoes were the best fingerling potatoes I've ever had. Their thin skins were crisp and salted & gave way to a soft, fluffy potato interior. The Cedar Planked Ora King Salmon was served with wild rice and charred broccolini. The salmon had a light & creamy mouthfeel with an inherent sweet oil profile. For dessert we had the BCR Double Chocolate Brownie served with vanilla ice cream & topped with salted caramel sauce. The brownie came to the table piping hot in a skillet. The rich chocolate, buttery caramel and touch of vanilla made for heavenly bites. For a dessert cocktail I had the Brandy Alexander. The Brandy Alexander was made with Cognac, Creme de Cacao, Cream & Cinnamon. This retro brandy cocktail was indulgent yet easy to drink - chocolatey, creamy, & smooth.

Best Food at a Ranch Vacation. And the service was amazing. We had steak and pasta. Lunches had…read morea lot of variety. Highly recommend.

We hosted a family reunion here for 14 people (10 adults and 4 kids) and had a wonderful time. The…read morefacilities were awesome and the location was even better. The owners were very accommodating and friendly, making our stay so special. The cabins were clean and well-equipped. We hope to come back someday soon!

I think the ride out to the ranch from Steamboat Springs was actually longer one way then our…read moreentire time spent in the sleigh. We reserved a private sleigh ride recently and were a little disappointed with the length of our ride. Granted, all aspects of our trip out to the ranch were a very unique experience... but by the end of the night my fiancé and I had wished we had just gone on the sleigh with the entire rest of the group of people since there was hardly anything romantic about having 15 people trailing behind us and to eat dinner in a tepee with. If the ride had been completely private it could have potentially been worth the price, but I'm not sure. The staff is all very friendly and are great people, but in the end I felt like this was another one of those things you do on a vacation just to say you did it and not really for the memories.

I was an Outfitter Guide for 30 years, retired and moved to Colorado. I've hired fishing guides…read morearound the world and all over the states. I found Paul Newman's Drift fishing service about a decade ago and have returnd almost every year. He knows his stuff and runs a great outfit. I've always enjoyed fishing with him and have always had good results. On the Platte from Colorado through the Miricale Mile you can't do better.

Had a fantastic morning in the river with Nate! He worked hard and was extremely patient with us…read moretwo women beginners! Yes, we each caught a fish, and had we been experienced fly fishers, would have landed several each! Thanks, Nate!!

We were staying at the resort, and the on-site Silver Saddle was very convenient for breakfast. I…read morequite enjoyed the Meat Scramble ($12), and I wasn't hungry again for a LONG time. My wife felt the Loaded Hashbrowns ($13) were too greasy. My kids' French Toast ($9) consisted of two slices of bread, each cut in half. When the waitress asked if they would like a side of Bacon ($4), they didn't know it was extra. Throw in a large Orange Juice ($3.50), and you're looking at a pretty pricey breakfast. We wished the restaurant would have opened earlier than 8:00a, in order to easily rendezvous at Ryan Park at 9:00a for snowmobiling.

We stayed at the resort and chose to eat here our first night. We were very disappointed with both…read morethe quality of the food and the service. We chose to eat outside, and had to awkwardly stand next to our table for a few minutes while two waitresses bickered over who would take our table. Once we sat down, we were greeted by a barrage of flies, more than typical of eating outside. We later realized that it was because staff was dumping out unfinished beverages in the grass 10 feet from where we and several other tables were sitting. We decided not to order anything past appetizers and happily left after we finished our drinks.

I have fallen behind on my daily reviews and it revolved around a death in the family. My cousin…read morepassed away and was instrumental in the organization of irrigation not only to my family's ranch but to the neighboring ranches which includes Brush Creek Ranch. My cousin made sure all neighboring ranches got their fair share of irrigation water from the spring run off. Tragically he passed away in a car accident back in February. Wyoming winters are not kind so the services for my cousin were not held until June. The management of Brush Creek were so gracious to our family to provide a building and seating area for the ceremony at the nearby Ditch Camp( The place where the irrigation water is regulated and distributed) which was so appropriate for my cousin. The next day we scattered some of his ashes at the Ditch Camp. Brush Creek's commitment to the community and helping it to thrive for the nearby towns is much needed. Brush Creek is geared more as a resort and to it's guests but they are very welcoming to their neighbors and eager to have a good relationship with the community and that means a tremendous amount to my family.

My Brothers and my Cousins just returned from a long guys weekend at Brush Creek. Our overall all…read moreexperience was awesome. The entire staff from the kitchen, activities, and guides were terrific. I have never experienced such services on so many levels and the food quality and presentation was the best I've ever seen or tasted. The entire staff goes out of their way to make you feel at home and apart of the ranch. When leaving we felt we were saying goodbye to friends, people we have known for years. I would recommend Brush Creek to anyone looking for a luxury ranch experience. If you need to escape your life for just a few days then you need to go spend time at Brush Creek! Thank you to everyone that help makes this such an awesome adventure!!! Joe T.

Abby was an amazing helper who provided us with the best assistance. The Waygu burger was great,…read morecame with a side of fries and I ordered a dill pickle on the side. First time here, came from San Francisco and I can't wait to be back in Clark. Steamboat is beautiful

This month, October 2025, we stayed at Glen Eden, we do almost every year as we love to come up and…read morefish and take in the leaves changing. This year our unit had so many mice, mice droppings on the kitchen counters, the silverware draw was full of mice droppings so we had to put them all in the dishwasher, on our bed comforter, in our shower, and dead mice in traps. We contacted the management and they came and changed out our bedding, but we still baited the traps and every morning found dead mice in them. We definitely understand that we are going to find mice and other creatures as this is a more rustic resort, but have not seen this much rodent problem ever. Seems as though no one from Glen Eden checked on our unit before we arrived. Please clean up around the units and resort as they look a bit drab, seems they have been somewhat forgotten. We'd love to come back next year but may look for another location that is updated a bit more. Truly, we have loved Glen Eden in the past, it's why we come back to Steamboat and Clark every year.

I got married here in August of 2018. It was wonderful! We were very pleased with the…read morestaff/owners and their willingness to help make our day special. They knew all the right questions to ask, had many of the items we needed so we didn't have to rent, and were easy to get along with. Our day went very smooth. In addition to the staff being so great the view and property are as well. I have many friends that see pictures and are wowed by the beautiful site. We had the ceremony out right at the edge of a little hill that looked down on the valley. Then we had the reception dinner in the barn. It was perfect! It was beautiful inside and had plenty of room for the bar, catering, cake and guests. Then we moved the party over to their horse arena where they had games and a dance floor set up. There was plenty of room for everyone to dance and enjoy the evening. I loved that we had access to the site the day before the wedding, Friday, to set up and get everything how we wanted it so we didn't have to worry about that on the day-of. Then we had the site the day after the wedding as well so that when we were done partying we could leave and get some sleep. It was nice to not worry about the set-up or tear-down on the day of! The staff are so friendly and really know what they are doing when it comes to making someone's day special! I would get married here again in a heartbeat!

We were lucky enough to find La Joya Dulce on the Knot and were fortunate to grab their last…read moreavailable date in 2018. We planned our wedding in less than 6 months and the team at La Joya Dulce was incredibly flexible, helpful and instrumental in creating our perfect wedding. We didn't have a lot of specific ideas in mind in the beginning, but we were able to work with Mandy and Kathy to make our wedding exactly what we wanted. They were very helpful with coordinating with vendors and making sure every detail was perfect. We found our caterer and photographer through their recommendations and both were excellent! We were lucky to have great weather for the ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour and have the dance floor under the stars. It really was a dream! We were even able to include our dog in our ceremony and reception! The venue is so beautiful and it was so much fun to see our guests reaction to the site. One said "you guys are getting married in heaven" and it really was! The day flew by and the timing was flawless thanks to all of the help from La Joya Dulce making sure that we took the time to create flexible timelines and think of each detail in advance. Our wedding day was truly unforgettable and we could not have done it without Mandy, Kathy and Wayne and the beautiful La Joya Dulce.

Best cold weather, outdoor, luxury vacations are provided at VV…read more We've been 3x and our 4th visit is days away. Back country, here we come! The guides are very good. Food is excellent. Accommodations are great. Cabins offer families a chance to spend time with one another while meals and activities often involve other guests....which is generally a good thing. We aren't horse people and cannot offer an opinion on the stables, etc.

Stayed Feb 2011 I…read morereally don't know if I can say enough good things about Vista Verde. The experience here was amazing and I can't believe that I'm the first Yelper to review them. The ranch staff were all outgoing and friendly at all times, often stopping to try and meet you if you were a guest that they didn't recognize. Multiple parties through our week long stay were repeat visitors and the regular staff knew them by name. Classes and outings of various types are offered with many having daily schedules (for horse riding lessons) friendly to all skill levels. Select events are available only a few or single times in a week so make sure to check with the staff if you're interested in anything specific during your stay. My group went for the dog sledding in the winter and it was an amazing trip but you do need to grab an appointment early for it! Food selection here was unbelievable. A fully staffed kitchen with a professional chef prepare every meal for all guests at specific times. If your activity plans will have you away from the ranch, they even offer to bag a lunch for you! The meal courses generally offered three to five main course selections with a normal two to three appetizer and desert run. Multiple wine pairings are suggested with each dinner for those interested but not experienced in selection. There were also multiple bottled beers to choose from. A regular selection of soft drinks, juices, and such could also be obtained. The waitstaff were just as friendly as the activity guides and by the end of the week there were even guessing at what we would prefer to order. A unique touch of the ranch is buffet night when the staff dines with you (All of them! Normal meals they may ask to sit with your table just to talk or even join for the meal) and some bring family in as well. Overall it makes for a very comfortable and friendly environment. The lodging was impressive to say the least. Multiple cabins are scattered around the lodge area and rooms (three) may be available within the main lodge itself. Most of the staff stays on site within their own cabins too so if you're hanging out in the lodge on music night, they're just a short walk from 'home' like you so cheer and hoot for that encore (they're rather talented musicians as well)! Housekeeping visits each cabin multiple times a day for room makeup service and turn-down service in the evening. They also have request forms if there are special things that you may be looking for in the fridge while you're there (fees may apply). Wi-Fi is available but keep in mind you're in the middle of the wilderness here so leave that laptop at home instead of showing it to the TSA. Cell service is also very spotty. If you absolutely must stay connected a land line phone and public laptop are available in the lodge for guest use if required. I don't plan on making Vista Verde a one stop vacation and would bet that anyone else would say the same after staying.