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The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
Saratoga, Wyoming, United States · Independent · Grand Luxury



Bruce and Beth White bought this 1884 homestead in Wyoming's North Platte River Valley in 2008 and opened the guest ranch in 2011, keeping cattle on the land between Saratoga and the Medicine Bow Range. Trailhead Lodge, a 38,000-square-foot log hall with 28-foot ceilings, anchors the rooms and cabins. Conde Nast Traveller readers ranked it sixth in the world in 2025.
- 45 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Neighborhood: Platte River Valley
- Rooms from 217 sq ft (20 m²)
About The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
- An 1884 homestead bought by Bruce White of White Lodging in 2008; the guest ranch opened in 2011.
- Trailhead Lodge is 38,000 square feet of log and timber, with 13 lodge rooms plus cabins across the ranch.
- Fifteen thousand acres in the North Platte River Valley, 31 miles from Medicine Bow National Forest.
- Entry-level rooms start at 217 sq ft (20 m²).
History
Bruce and Beth White bought this 1884 homestead in the North Platte River Valley in 2008, first as a family retreat, then opened The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in 2011 while keeping cattle on the land. Trailhead Lodge, a 38,000-square-foot log and timber hall with 28-foot ceilings, anchors the rooms and cabins between Saratoga and the Medicine Bow Range.
The setting
31 miles from Medicine Bow National Forest.
Restaurants and bars
- Pioneer Kitchen — Restaurant · New American
Experiences
- Fly-fishing — Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge with access to North Platte private water.
- Authentic ranch experiences — Authentic ranch culture and unbridled adventure among panoramic landscapes.
- Ranch adventures — More than 100 ranch adventures, including access to over 100,000 acres of National Forest and 600 acres of private downhill skiing.
- Horseback riding — Finding your inner rancher on the back of a horse.
- Fishing — Casting lines over peaceful waters.
- Culinary experiences — Culinary experiences sourcing ingredients from the land.
Amenities
- Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing and wingshooting
- The Farm at Brush Creek culinary, distillery, and creamery complex
- Trailhead Spa & Wellness center
- Full-service equestrian center for horseback riding adventures
- Lil Wranglers age-appropriate kids' program
- Extensive shooting sports and archery range
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Yoga
- All-inclusive
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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