Historic Yellowstone redoubt
This 150-acre dude ranch runs on Montana traditions, from summer arena rodeos to 85 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails.
“Another similar option is Lone Mountain Ranch where dozens of characterful cabins sit among the trees and 80 miles of Nordic ski trails await.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Eighty-five kilometers of groomed Nordic ski trails and winter horse-drawn sleigh ride dinners.
Remarkable
Guided Yellowstone naturalist expeditions and fifty miles of Gallatin National Forest horse trails.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Americas
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
The property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Gallatin National Forest surrounds the ranch with backcountry trails, and Yellowstone National Park sits 18 miles to the south.
The rooms
Hand-hewn log cabins have wood-burning stoves and vinyl turntables, with hot coffee delivered to each porch every morning.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Auric Room 1915
Hidden behind a secret door, this speakeasy has cowhide banquettes under dark red paneling and a massive antler chandelier.
At the table
Horn & Cantle serves regional game beside a stone hearth, and the saloon pours local whiskey beneath timber rafters.
How it began
Clarence Lytle homesteaded the land in 1915, and a Chicago paper tycoon turned it into a dude ranch in the 1930s.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.