My husband and I searched high and low for a place to spend special time with two of our adult children. The lodge was perfect. Plenty of room, providing space for group activities as well as comfortable alone time.
The view was breathtaking and we found ourselves amazed at how quiet and peaceful the days and nights were.
We were close enough to Big Horn and Sheridan to do the town, but found ourselves spending hours on the lodge porch, glassing the distant elk herd, watching deer venture near and counting the multiple varieties of owls at dusk.
Canyon Ranch is situated perfectly for all kinds of day trips, whether shopping, touring the nearby mountain roads, battlefields, museums, trail rides, etc.
We had a blast taking turns cooking in the huge kitchen. The "kids" went on treasure hunts of a sort to find all the things available to guests - we needed nothing other than the food we brought - all was provided.
Watching the light play on the mountains and hills is magic and so relaxing. The TV never came on once during our stay as there was an abundance of beauty to watch all around us; nighttime star gazing (I spotted constellations I haven't been able to see since childhood!), distant lightning storms, cloud/shadow play, young newborn fawns wobbling after their mothers.
It was so nice to see our kids receive a good, healthy dose of nature once again and we delighted in seeing their appreciation for it, which wasn't the case when they were younger - they always wanted to get back to the pool or the TV! This time, in this place, they often called us out to share some special sight. Quite a treat.
I will hold nothing but fine memories of our stay and am so grateful to our gracious hosts for offering us a chance to experience a little bit of their very own slice of Heaven.
I already want to return!