Saratoga, Wyoming
Magee Homestead at Brush Creek Ranch
Secluded frontier enclave
Saratoga, Wyoming
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
Brush Creek RanchSecluded frontier enclave
An ultra-private frontier enclave of nine cabins across 7,000 prairie acres, with dedicated staff and boundless valley views.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
All-inclusive frontier hospitality featuring private cabin dining, dedicated bartenders, heated bathroom floors, and access to a massive wine cellar.
Remarkable
Private prairie acreage with blue-ribbon trout fly-fishing, horseback trail rides, archery, shooting ranges, and guided backcountry trails.
Notable
A private spa, yoga yurt, sauna, steam room, subterranean Grotto, and heated pool overlooking the open prairie.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
the luxury, all-inclusive retreat is nestled between the 1-million-acre Medicine Bow National Forest and the North Platte River Valley, a world-renowned spot for blue-ribbon fly-fishing.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked in the North Platte River Valley between the Sierra Madre Range and Medicine Bow National Forest, surrounded by wild trout waters.
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The rooms
Restored log cabins feature cowhide leather furnishings, stone fireplaces, and heated bathroom floors, with private decks gazing over the creek.
Pool, studio and grotto
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool overlooks the prairie, yoga classes face ranch views, and a subterranean stone grotto holds a soaking tub.
The spa
Custom massages and holistic rituals take place in quiet, candlelit rooms inside the private homestead spa.
At the table
Menus feature ranch-raised Wagyu beef and greenhouse vegetables, served beside a roaring stone fireplace or out on the porch.
How it began

Named after original 19th-century homesteaders, historic stacked-log barns were painstakingly transformed into a refined, low-density ranch retreat.
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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.