10 Luxury Properties for Your Domestic Getaway in the Mountain States

the Mountain States where quality, service and stunning scenery will make for a remarkable vacation.

As your Virtuoso travel advisor, Wanderlust Travel Boutique has established relationships with these properties to provide you a first-class travel experience from the first rumblings of wanderlust in your heart to the bittersweet arrival home.

Number of Rooms: 210

Escape to the cooling foothills of Pinnacle Peak and enjoy the sun-drenched skies of the Sonoran Desert. Explore the great outdoors, plan a day of sightseeing, or simply relax and play in the warm Arizona sunshine.  Enjoy renowned Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale amenities and service in casitas tucked seamlessly into the desert environment, all featuring an indoor gas fireplace and a spacious private balcony or patio.  The suites are fitted with private plunge pools and outdoor showers.  Recreational facilities include priority use of both the Pinnacle and Monument championship golf courses at Troon North, guest privileges at the award-winning Troon North Clubhouse, two on-site tennis courts, a free-form pool which cascades on two levels, and a full service spa.  Hiking, desert tours, stargazing and mountain biking are just a few activities that can be arranged while exploring the Sonoran Desert.

Number of Rooms: 218

At Enchantment Resort, the dramatic red rocks of Sedona set the tone for an unforgettable experience.

Enriching mind, body and spirit, the resort provides a deep connection with nature, exhilarating adventures and moments of total relaxation with an endless number of curated experiences, highlighted by golf at Seven Canyons, a destination spa, and remarkable dining experiences showcasing imaginative cuisine using native ingredients.  Enchantment Resort is also home to seven tennis courts, culinary classes, plein air painting, guided meditation, biking and hiking excursions, stargazing and more.  Guests will leave Enchantment Resort feeling connected to something bigger than themselves, and with intangible feeling of peace and serenity. 

*For an even more private luxury experience Mii amo, a destination spa, (a resort within the resort) offers 16 rooms for a 3, 4, or 7-night all-inclusive transformative experience.

Number of Rooms: 27

When Ted Turner purchased Vermejo in 1996, his goal was to restore and preserve the native ecosystems that support the diversity of life on our planet. Now, a generation later, Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve is over 550,000 acres of majestic wilderness located in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado beckoning travelers to immerse themselves in the rejuvenating power of nature rewilded. With climates ranging from high desert to snowcapped alpine tundra, 19 fishable lakes and over 30 miles of streams, Vermejo offers unparalleled opportunities to explore. Its diverse landscape is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elk, bison, black bears, and mountain lions. Whether riding horseback through open fields, exploring turn-of-the-century charcoal kilns, or fly fishing for native Rio Grande cutthroat trout, Vermejo has something for everyone to connect with nature.  The low guest counts paired with the vastness of the property signifies guests were “social distancing” before that term became part of our everyday vocabulary.

Brainchild of Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks, Gateway Canyons Resort serves as your portal to a Southwestern escape beyond imagination. Set within Unaweep Canyon and surrounded by dramatic red rocks, this resort unleashes your curiosity as you explore dinosaur relics and Native American rock paintings, view antique cars in the on-site auto museum or take an air tour over Moab. Go rock climbing, ride horses through ponderosa pine forest, or hike the local trail system. Relaxing spa treatments and locally sourced cuisine are waiting upon your return.  Whether spending an evening discovering the galaxies, nebulae and star clusters under one of the darkest night skies on the planet, or an afternoon taking a brand new Bentley Supersport through the scenic rural highways of the American West, the resort awaits travelers ready to awaken their adventurous spirit.

Montage Deer Valley is in the year-round community of Park City, Utah, and is considered one of America’s finest mountain resorts. You will enjoy the coveted location atop Empire Pass, unrivaled ski-in/ski-out access to one of North America’s top ski resorts, the 35,000-square-foot Alpine-inspired Spa Montage and amazing year-round activities including hiking, biking, golf and fly fishing.  Unique experiences for guests of all ages that can be arranged include nature photography sessions with area experts, guided hikes and mountain bike treks, species spotting with a naturalist, fly fishing instruction and gourmet picnics.  Just minutes from the resort Park City’s Main Street offers shopping, dining, cultural events, and festivals for guests to enjoy.

An otherworldly desert retreat, Amangiri (which stands for “peaceful mountain”) is situated on 600 pristine acres with sweeping views towards Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The all-season resort, its landmark Aman Spa and its secluded camp known as Camp Sarika by Amangiri are surrounded by such iconic attractions as the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Bryce and Zion National Parks.  Amangiri’s 34 suites, entered via a private courtyard, offer private plunge pools and rooftop terraces, as well as modern, airy living, dining, and sleeping areas with white-stone floors that echo the area’s natural stone. Adding ten luxurious one- and two-bedroom Pavilions to Amangiri’s accommodation offering, Camp Sarika by Amangiri lies a 10-minute drive or a picturesque 30-minute hike from the Central Pavilion. Continuing the clean lines and natural aesthetic of the resort, the camp’s canvas-topped pavilions each have spacious sleeping and living areas, expansive terraces with fire pits, and plunge pools.  Serving as a springboard for exploration of the area, Amangiri offers private hiking trails, Wellness experiences, canyoneering, via ferrata routes, hot air ballooning, horseback riding and many other adventure activities.

inspiration, a catalyst for adventure, a world-class destination to discover and enjoy.  Like the great lodges of the American West, Edgewood Tahoe is a showcase of artisanship and imagination, from the most nuanced tones and textures to resplendent architectural statements. The resort is fervently committed not just to sharing Tahoe’s majestic environment but to protecting it through rigorous sustainability practices and state-of-the-art LEED-certified engineering.

Surrounded by 6,600 acres of ranchland, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers an all-inclusive “true west” experience complete with breathtaking scenery and activities as limitless as the Montana sky.  Accommodations comprise 9 Western-themed guestrooms in The Granite Lodge, multi-bedroom log homes and luxurious canvas cabins on Rock Creek. Prime organic beef, elk, bison, and fresh fish grace the table in the evening, along with vegetables and herbs grown in gardens on-site. Activities range from horseback riding on trails that weave among 6000+ acres, fly fishing a stretch of Blue Ribbon Rock Creek, fishing the stocked trout ponds, hiking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, sporting clays, archery, and games in The Granite Lodge.  Guests also enjoy visiting the nearby town of Philipsburg, with its sloping main street, charming shops, and intriguing architecture. The region also boasts dozens of other appealing sites, including ghost towns, gem mining, shops, rodeos, historical sites, and battlefields to further explore.

Known as The Last Best Place, The Resort at Paws Up may be just that. A pristine escape in the Rocky Mountains, taking full advantage of the Big Sky countryside, this wilderness outpost offers something for all energy levels. Explore the land on horseback, cast a fly for trout or simply indulge in spa treatments at Spa Town®. As for accommodations, you can choose from 28 luxurious vacation homes, or you can experience upscale camping in one of 36 luxury tents, with decadent furnishings, your own private bathroom, and even the services of a Camping Butler. Its nature served on a silver platter.  Adventure enthusiasts will rejoice in 37,000 acres, 100 miles of trails and 10 miles of the Blackfoot River that combine to make for the ultimate wilderness playground. Saddle up for a definitive equestrian experience, take your best shot at the sporting clays course, fly fish with an expert guide, or kick up some dust on an ATV. And, if that doesn’t satisfy your adventure appetite, there’s also hiking, mountain biking, paintball, rafting, rappelling, hot air ballooning and more.

Situated in the heart of Wyoming’s famed Platte River Valley, between the Sierra Madre Mountain range and stunning Medicine Bow National Forest,

Brush Creek Ranch is an all-inclusive luxury ranch resort like no other, exclusively designed for discerning travelers, ambitious adventurers, corporate group retreats, family luxury dude ranch vacations and glorious ranch destination weddings. The dude ranch features a stately 38,000-square foot lodge, a luxury spa, a finely appointed collection of cabin suites and residences, lodge rooms, and a plentitude of authentic outdoor adventures for every season, including unparalleled Orvis-endorsed Fly Fishing, Wing Shooting, trail riding, cattle drives and hiking the 12,000-foot Medicine Bow Peak . The signature Inclusive Luxury experience ensures a convenient and streamlined stay, with all lodging, food, premium beverages, wine cellar and a wide assortment of activities included in the rate.

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