The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch Unveils Holiday and Winter Packages For 2012/2013

SARATOGA, Wyo., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, a Preferred Boutique Hotel and Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge that is setting the new standard in all-inclusive luxury ranch resorts, announced today a collection of Holiday and Winter 2012 packages ideal for creating family memories set amidst a sparkling winter wonderland backdrop.

"Many people only think of summer when they think of a Ranch vacation," said Michael Williams, executive vice president and COO of Brush Creek Ranch. "But the Ranch is remarkably beautiful during the colder months and for people who love to be outdoors in the crisp, still air of winter. There's nothing better than 15,000 acres of unspoiled land to explore by ski, snow shoe or horseback, along with snowmobile riding into the far stretches of the Medicine Bow."

The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch celebrates the season with a special Ranch Holidays & New Year Celebration package valid Dec. 21, 2012 to Jan. 1, 2013 for couples and families of all sizes. From sleigh rides and horseback riding, to classic sporting activities like fishing and shooting, along with winter season favorites like snowshoeing and snowmobiling, each day is an adventure surrounded by holiday splendor, capped off by warm fire-lit moments, sumptuous cuisine and authentic western fun.

The Ranch Holidays & New Year Celebration package includes:

• Accommodations in our luxury Trailhead Lodge, cabin suites or cabin residences;
• A full itinerary of exciting holiday moments to include sleigh rides, live entertainment in our Trailhead Lodge and Brush Creek Ranch Saloon and more;
• Unlimited ranch activities including snowmobiling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, downhill skiing*, sledding, tubing, indoor and outdoor horseback riding, ice fishing, skeet, pistol & rifle shooting, ice skating, indoor sports center with yoga, Zumba and fitness instruction and more, including gear, guides and instruction;
• All daily meals and beverages, including premium beers, spirits and open access to our wine cellar.

Rates start at $1,200 per couple, per night, based on Lodge Room double occupancy or as per pricing of other lodging suites or cabin units available and selected at time of booking. Minimum two-night stay required. Excludes 10 percent ranch fee, taxes and spa experiences. Downhill skiing via Steamboat Springs available for an extra charge.

The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch is magnificent in the winter, with a blanket of white snow covering its 15,000 acres of pristine land and snow-capped peaks in all directions. Winter activities abound, making it the perfect destination for a Winter Ranch Adventure. This seasonal package, valid Feb. 1, 2013 to Mar. 24, 2013, offers both endless adventure and tranquil relaxation. Favorite winter escapades at the Ranch include private horse riding instruction in the 28,000 square foot heated indoor riding arena, all season skeet and rifle/pistol target gun club, cross country skiing or snow shoeing on nearly 50 miles of trails and ice fishing for rainbow trout at one of the picturesque ponds. After the day's adventures, guests indulge and rejuvenate with a lush spa treatment and sumptuous meals ... all capped off with evenings by the fire in the luxurious 38,000 square foot Trailhead Lodge or maybe a round of pool or poker with live entertainment in the Western Saloon.

The all-inclusive Winter Ranch Adventure package includes:

• Accommodations in the luxury Trailhead Lodge, cabin suites or cabin residences;
• Unlimited ranch activities including snowmobiling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, arena and outdoor horseback riding, ice fishing, pistol & rifle shooting range, indoor sports center and more, including gear, guides and instruction;
• All daily meals and beverages, including premium beers, spirits and open access to our wine cellar.

Rates start at $1,190 per couple, per night, based on Lodge Room double occupancy or as per pricing of other lodging units available and selected at time of booking. Minimum two-night stay required. Excludes 10 percent ranch fee, taxes, spa experiences and off-ranch activities.

A Preferred Boutique Hotel and Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge, The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch is in its second year of operation and has received numerous accolades including being named one of the "Top 10 Places to Hold a Corporate Retreat;" "Top Ten Family Vacation Destination" by Worth magazine; "World's Best New Hotels of 2011" by ForbesLife magazine; "Best Up and Coming Hotels of 2012" by Travel + Leisure; and one of Conde Nast Johansen's Most Excellent Ranches.

About The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, a Preferred Boutique Hotel and Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge, is an exclusive, independent guest ranch set amid a century-old working cattle ranch outside of Saratoga in south central Wyoming's North Platte River Valley. Sitting on 15,000 acres and bordering a million acres of federal wild lands, Brush Creek Ranch's Grand Lodge and collection of new and renovated historic guest cabins and quarters are open to destination weddings, private corporate events and family vacations. Offering an unsurpassed, all-inclusive luxury dude ranch adventure experience, The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch provides a genuine Western spirit of hospitality and a vast array of outdoor activities that, coupled with an inspiring landscape and a dedication to sustainable ranching, come together to create a new icon in luxury Western destinations. For more information or to inquire about rates call us at (307) 327-5284, email us at [email protected] or visit us at www.BrushCreekRanch.com.

Contact: Alana Morris
(303) 962-9163
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