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Photos courtesy of: the Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
SOUTHERN, WYOMING:
Adventurous Splendor Words by Carolyn Steere
The setting you select for your destination wedding is like the artist’s canvas, providing rich inspiration for you to build on as you meld your personal touches with the unique aspects of the location. Inspiration abounds and the spirit of the West is alive and well at the Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, located in the wide open spaces of southern Wyoming.
In winter or summer, this 15,000-acre working cattle ranch is the perfect setting for creating lasting memories with family and friends. Where else can you host a poker tournament or Karaoke contest in a western style saloon, or treat your groomsmen to a guided fishing expedition all on the same day? Snowshoeing through pristine snow, sitting around the warmth of a fire pit or sharing a sumptuous meal in the elegantly appointed lodge are all opportunities for bonding at its finest. The accommodations are both rustic and first class, with warm touches inspired by the natural setting. The 38,000 square-foot Trailhead Lodge can host your guests and serve as the main gathering area with meals served “family style,” or you can choose to reserve Magee Homestead, a remote “hideaway” for
Adventure and luxury…this is a place where your guests can
a more exclusive experience for up to 25 guests.
enjoy a one-of-a-kind, authentic ranch experience as they fly fish in the morning, indulge themselves at the spa in the afternoon
When it is time to say and celebrate your “I do’s,” deciding on
and then kick up their heels and don their finest to dance under
a unique and picturesque setting may prove difficult with all
the stars at your rustic-chic wedding reception that evening.
of the options at your disposal. For more inspiration see the wedding of Alexi and Beno on page 98.
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