UXU Ranch. There are NO words that can describe the experience we just had near Cody WY at the UXU Ranch, but I will do my best as this was the most amazing experience I've ever had and I've been to Rome, Vietnam, South Korea, the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Canada and so much more. The hospitality was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Leaving the ranch after six days felt like leaving my family.
You're not allowed to do a thing, there's someone there at every turn asking what can I get you? The staff was second to none!!! Deidra,Peggy and Mike were always there to make sure you had every little thing desired. The lodge was open 24/7 and there was no shortage of food.
Let's talk about food...oh my word! Sweet sweet Romi. Romi is the head chef and I'm here to tell you her food was the best I've ever had in 5 star resorts and anywhere in the world. She makes better croissants (all kinds) better than they are in Paris..no joke! The best ribeyes , fresh veggies and mostly organic, fresh berries and melons at every meal and her homemade chocolate chip cookies available 24/7. However the best part of her food was the love she puts into every single thing she creates. She even made her own pasta from scratch and there were kids there that ate nothing but butter pasta and peanut butter sandwiches and she made them every single day for these guests desired menu. I've never been so full for so long. You never went hungry. Then at meal time, breakfast, lunch and dinner the dinner bell was rung and you could hear it any where you were.
I could go on and on but I will go to the next amazing part.
The activities were endless. You were never bored in fact you were hoping for a minute of down time just to catch your breath. Everything from horseback riding (true mountain trails) to whitewater rafting on the Shoshone River, touring Yellowstone, trout fishing, the rodeo, the best dinner show with extremely talented musicians, shopping, roping, s'mores around the camp fires , story telling about the ranch, birds of prey, live wildlife sightings. the history of the ranch, cornhole and target shooting bebe guns to name a few.
Now Sutton the head wrangler and her team of wranglers including live rodeo ropers JB and Brady and then Pia and Franka cowgirls from Germany made quite the team. They made sure your horse suited your riding experience and allowed you to truly get the dude ranch experience you hoped for.
Last but not least, as I could go on and on, was John. John is the owner and he was there constantly, doing chores, making sure everyone had anything and everything they needed or wanted. He made special trips into town ( an hour away) to get things requested and refused to allow us to pay ( for example I requested orange Gatorade and not only did he get it he brought 60 to be sure I had enough). Needless to say he has most of the gatorades for future guests. He would start the fire pits, pick up your plates or drive you to your cabin on the razor ! John is the ultimate host.
All I can say is if you miss this one you will miss out on one of, if not the greatest adventure of your life. Thank you John, Romi, Sutton and the whole staff. We will never forget this experience. read more