Fodor's Expert Review Triple Creek Ranch
5551 W. Fork Rd., Darby, Montana, 59829, USA Fodor's Choice
Lavishly appointed log cabins sit amid 1.6 million acres of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest, providing a wonderful sense of heritage with log post beds, Western-theme quilts, spectacular photos, and world-class artworks, not to mention blissful isolation and excellent food. Most cabins offer wood-burning fireplaces and private outdoor hot tubs, in addition to such luxuries as plush terry robes and Blu-ray players. Foodies savor superb regional dishes from chef Jacob Leatherman such as Wagyu beef with caramelized fennel home fries, roasted date BBQ sauce, and purple potato. Rates include trail rides, hikes, tennis, cross-country skiing, fly-fishing and casting lessons, snowshoeing, three meals daily with a multicourse gourmet dinner, house wines and cocktails, and more. Additional off-site activities (incurring a surcharge) take full advantage of the nearby Bitterroot and Sapphire Ranges or Salmon River with options like heli-hiking, photo safaris, summer cattle drives, golf, whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, mountain biking, ATV rides, and downhill skiing. Special activities such as artists' workshops, Western Horsemanship weekends and vintners' programs are held several times annually.
PROS
- superb farm-to-table cuisine
- romantic setting (no kids allowed)
- incredible workshops, from cooking to photography
CONS
- no cell service (but Wi-Fi is available)
- not family-friendly
- off-ranch activities pricey
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Mar.--mid-Apr. and mid-Nov.--mid-Dec., All-Inclusive, Credit cards accepted
