Where to Stay in Wyoming: Magee Homestead at Brush Creek Ranch

Located just outside Saratoga, in the North Platte River Valley of south-central Wyoming, Magee Homestead offers a tranquil and pristine high mountain prairie setting to refresh and revive.

At the private Magee Homestead Lodge, guests can enjoy refined and personal culinary experiences, revitalizing adventures and a richly appointed collection of nine historically-restored Cabins and Cabin Suites. This boutique all-inclusive is tucked in a tranquil, creek-side setting amidst the high mountain desert plains of Wyoming.

The nine cabins at Magee Homestead—each with distinctly lush interior design by Simeone Deary Design Group of Chicago, Illinois—feature original artwork, rich furnishings and plush comforts that will make you feel like you've been transported into a Ralph Lauren catalog.

As if that wasn't enough, the dining experience at Magee Homestead offers inspiration from the surrounding Rocky Mountain setting with a focus on fresh, Ranch-sourced greenhouse and pasture-to-plate offerings by the resident Chef de Cuisine. Daily menus are complemented by Brush Creek Ranch Crafted wines, premium beers and spirits. Outdoors, the Magee Lodge features a spacious dining and entertainment deck and patio with a grand fireplace and expansive views of the Wyoming prairie—along with separate fire pit for lingering under the wide-open skies at night. Poolside and gourmet adventure picnics allow for additional alfresco experiences throughout your stay.

Do we have your attention yet? Do yourself a favor and go ahead and book your next vacation at Magee Homestead at Brush Creek Ranch. You can thank us later.

FAQs:

Where is Brush Creek Ranch located? And when did it open?
Brush Creek Ranch opened in 2011 and is located in Saratoga, Wyoming.

How can one travel to your resort?
Brush Creek Ranch is accessible by car or airplane. There is a private airfield located in Saratoga about 10 minutes from the Ranch. Laramie Regional Airport is about one hour away, and Denver International Airport is approximately 3.5 hours away.

How was the company founded? And can you provide information about the bigger collection of ranches and how everything works together?
Bruce and Beth White originally acquired Brush Creek Ranch in 2008 and after restoring the land and several buildings on the property as well as developing new elements, opened the Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in 2011. In 2015, Brush Creek Ranch expanded the collection to include Magee Homestead, an adults-only culinary and wellness-driven experience property, and French Creek Sportsmen’s Club, a destination for guests seeking outdoor pursuits, geared primarily for the avid angler and shooter. Last year the Farm at Brush Creek opened, which is geared toward maintaining a seed-to-table culinary experience across all ranches and includes a 20,000 square foot certified organic greenhouse, Brush Creek Distillery and Brush Creek Brewery, Medicine Bow Creamery, Cheyenne Club Restaurant, a bakery, Spirit Vault and world-class wine collection held in a 94-yard wine tunnel.

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Any interesting historic notes about Brush Creek Ranch?Saratoga’s natural hot springs have been drawing people’s attention for centuries. It was a destination for Native Americans and eventually American frontiersmen as they pushed westward in the late 19th century. It became a hub for settlers, trappers and loggers, like the Sterrett brothers, who would later settle in the land we now call Brush Creek Ranch. In 1884, these brothers would build the original homestead with logs cut, skid and hauled from the adjacent area that is now part of Medicine Bow National Forest. Their spirit of hard work, recreation and adventure is still felt in every square inch of the property. As a luxury guest ranch, visitors will find homage paid to these ideas all around them, meshed seamlessly with a plethora of modern amenities. Brush Creek Ranch was maintained as a working cattle ranch, and the property was acquired in 2008 by Bruce and Beth White.

Any interesting historic notes about Magee Homestead?
Magee Homestead was originally founded as the “TZ Ranch” (which is where the TZ Cabin name comes from, the largest guest cabin at Magee Homestead). It began as a cow camp and hay-producing ranch in the late 1880s. The cabins that are situated on Magee Homestead are original to that timeframe and were restored and the cabin names—named after all the original homesteaders of the land—come from the property title work from that timeframe.

What type of accommodations are offered at Brush Creek Ranch?
The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch has 33 accommodations: 13 lodge rooms; 11 two- and three-bedroom cabin residences; and nine cabin suites.

Magee Homestead has nine total cabins that can accommodate 27 total guests. There is one two-bedroom cabin residence with a mini-kitchen, spacious living area with fireplace and two bathrooms; and one three-bedroom with full kitchen, dining room, spacious living area with fireplace and three bathrooms. In addition, there are seven Luxury Cabin Suites, each of which have been lovingly restored and incorporate Western character within their ample space. Select units provide a private fireplace and creek-side bistro deck.

French Creek Sportsmen’s Club offers four luxury cabins for 12 occupants.

What type of accommodations are offered at Magee Homestead?
Magee Homestead has nine total cabins that can accommodate 27 total guests. There is one two-bedroom cabin residence with a mini-kitchen, spacious living area with fireplace and two bathrooms; and one three-bedroom with full kitchen, dining room, spacious living area with fireplace, and three bathrooms. In addition, there are seven Luxury Cabin Suites, each of which have been lovingly restored and incorporate Western character within their ample space. Select units provide a private fireplace and creek-side bistro deck.

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

What is included in my hotel rate at Magee Homestead? What amenities are included?
The per person nightly rates include all accommodations, gourmet meals, premium beers, wines and spirits and a vast array of on-ranch experience to include guides, gear and instruction. At Magee, this also includes access to the outdoor pool and hot tub; pool and grotto soaking pool; yoga, meditation and Pilates; fitness center; lodge and outdoor fire pit and more. Pricing is exclusive of spa treatments, private lessons, à la carte excursions, select special menu offerings and reserve beverages at the Farm.

What are your must-have packing items for a trip to Magee Homestead? And why?
The most forgotten item is a bathing suit to enjoy the grotto and pool, which is most relaxing at the end of a full day of driving cattle. Other must-haves include a warm jacket for cool nights and chic Western wear for dinners at Cheyenne Club at the Farm.

What activities are provided by Magee Homestead?
Shooting sports including sporting clays, rifle/pistol range and archery course; fly fishing; full service spa; outdoor pool and hot tub; grotto soaking pool; yoga meditation and Pilates; trail rides, riding instruction and cattle drives; hiking, biking, ranger tours and ATVs. At the Farm, activities include cooking classes, bakery classes, wine and spirit tastings, cheese making and greenhouse tours.

Does Magee Homestead work with outside tour companies? What are some of the activities a guest can book?
We hire the best guides internally and do not work with outside vendors or guides. All of the above activities can be booked.

Any good hiking trails near Brush Creek Ranch?
YES! On Brush Creek Ranch itself there are 15 different trails spanning more than 100 miles. In addition, we are nestled near the million-acre Medicine Bow National Forest, which offers hundreds of miles of trails including around alpine lakes and up the Peak Trail, which has a 12,000-foot summit. We can tailor hikes to all ages and ability levels.

What are some of the most popular activities booked by hotel guests?
Horseback Riding and fly fishing are probably our most popular.

Does Magee Homestead work with any charities? Conservation efforts? If yes, please explain.
Bruce and Beth White have established a 10,000-acre conservation easement to perpetuate the open space forever. In addition, Brush Creek Ranch established an Arts Foundation that hosts artists in residence throughout the year and brings 300 kids to the ranch every summer through Chicago’s Big Shoulders program.

Can I horseback ride at Magee Homestead? What if I am not a very experienced rider?
Yes! We offer all levels of riding at Magee Homestead from the expert rider to those that have never been on a horse before.

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Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch

What can a guest expect from their culinary experience at Magee Homestead?
Being affiliated with Relais & Chateaux, we are very focused on the culinary experience at Magee Homestead. We aim to provide a fine dining experience in a rustic and friendly atmosphere as you enjoy Rocky Mountain fare with an emphasis on fresh, organic and responsibly sourced ingredients, featuring our own ranch-raised wagyu beef and on-site certified organic greenhouse vegetables.

Is there a signature dish to look out for at Magee Homestead?
The Akaushi filet mignon with grilled asparagus, whiskey foam and duck fat fingerling potatoes.

Is there a must-have signature drink at Magee Homestead?
We are always rotating our signature drinks based on freshest ingredients, but our “Clay Pigeons” featuring our barrel-aged rye whiskey and a smoked glass, is one of the best.

Is there a must do, one-of-a-kind activity or experience at Magee Homestead?
Our ATV excursion combined with fly fishing in Medicine Bow National Forest is one that can’t be missed, as you get to fish some high mountain lakes that are almost never visited and see some incredible views of the surrounding land.

Are there any evening event options at Magee Homestead?
We feature live music three nights a week, and watching the sunset from our outdoor deck with a cocktail in hand is always amazing.

What should someone bring home from Magee Homestead?
We have heard from so many guests that their experience at Magee Homestead was once in a lifetime, so we would say memories

What is so special about Magee Homestead? 
Because we are so small and intimate, we take the time to personalize the entire experience for our guests, from activities and experiences to meals and free time: How a guest spends their day is entirely up to them. We are also really the ideal place to disconnect. There are no TVs in the rooms, the quiet is almost palpable and the views stretch on for miles, giving the feeling of total serenity and peacefulness. Our aim is to ensure each guest comes away with indelible memories of the American West, with their lives subtly changed forever.

Visit brushcreekranch.com/magee to learn more about this five-star, rustic oasis.