44 45 bhgrecollection.com | | THE DISTINCTIVE LIFE® Volume 13 Guests at these destinations take in incredible scenery and memorable activities minus many sights and scents of a traditional working ranch. That’s not to say travelers to luxury dude ranches don’t roll up their sleeves and get to work occasionally. There are plenty of opportunities to herd cattle, help fix a fence, or throw salt at an upscale dude ranch. But, more often than not, encounters at these relaxing resorts involve adventures of a more luxurious kind, like ATV riding in open pastures, fishing in pristine streams, and dining on farm-to-table cuisine. Horseback riding, golf, and cooking classes are often on the daily schedule for visitors to a luxury dude ranch. Whether you’re yearning for an intimate, low-key holiday or an extravagant affair in a spectacular setting, you’ll likely find what you desire at one of these six luxury dude ranches. HUBBARD'S SIX QUARTER CIRCLE RANCH EMIGRANT, MT Hubbard’s is a working dude ranch with first-class amenities. It affords guests the opportunity to do typical ranch chores like pushing cattle, but a stay here also includes treasured time for leisure, such as taking in massages and enjoying fine dining. Refresh with a cold beer on a deck overlooking the Yellowstone mountains, river, or valley, then retire to lodge room that also offers a spectacular view. TRAVEL LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH BIG SKY, MT Tucked into the base of the mountains, in picturesque Big Sky, Montana, Lone Mountain Ranch is the perfect place to enjoy the Western lifestyle while immersing yourself in upscale amenities. This dude ranch is impressive with its high-end dining options, including vegetarian items and dishes prepared from local ingredients. Its luxuriously redesigned cabins are the perfect place to lay your head after a day filled with fun and adventure. Lone Mountain Ranch offers many activities to get your heart pumping and eyes fixed on the land's beauty, such as hiking in the surrounding Gallatin mountains, guided canoe trips, and horseback riding through dramatic canyons. ALISAL GUEST RANCH & RESORT SOLVANG, CA Situated in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, in Santa Barbara wine country, Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort is a working cattle ranch and full-service luxury resort. The 10,000-acre property calls guests to a simple way of life with a modern touch. As you enter the idyllic retreat, rows of sycamores set the stage for a peaceful yet grand experience. Your refuge for the trip is a relaxing studio, cottage, or country house. Your activities? A round of golf on an 18-hole hole course, dip in a refreshing pool, or trail ride through a field with cows grazing.
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