Nestled at the foot of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in Saratoga, Wyoming, Bush Creek Ranch offers an authentic working ranch experience as well as a host of activities and wellness experiences. Kelly Wagner, publisher of The Edge Magazine, was fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in the Ranch’s Medicine Bowl Sound Healing session during a period of profound grief and loss. “It was magical. I felt so taken care of. During this intense mourning for my beloved aunt, I was able to feel joy and wonder because of the sound bath.” said Kelly.
While a sound bath might sound a little “woo-woo” for you, scientists have spent some time examining the effect the sound of singing bowls has on individuals. Studies have shown that those who have experienced a single sound healing session feel more integrated, balanced, and vitalized. This may, in part, be due to the synchronization of brain waves with the frequency of the singing bowl in the theta wave region of the brain, leading to a relaxed meditative state. Another study proposed that the effects on mood, anxiety, and well-being resulting from a sound healing session are related to the singing bowls’ vibrations interacting with the biofield, the energy field that surrounds the human body.
The Sound Healing sessions are not the only alternative wellness options at Bush Creek Ranch. Opportunities to enhance your mind-body connection are as expansive as the western skies above. Whether you’re nurturing a healthier lifestyle through the enjoyment of nutritionally dense farm-to-table cuisine, centering your practice with rejuvenating sunrise yoga sessions, or eliminating tension and stress during a restorative spa treatment, you will embark on a private, unforgettable journey of self-discovery that renews and excites the senses.
They provide Hatha, Vinyasa-style, and Goat yoga, Forest Bathing Nature Meditation, and a variety of outdoor physical activities in the Sierra Madre Mountain range. Food and spirits served at the Ranch are organic, grown and distilled on-site for maximum goodness.
An unforgettable, fully-immersive culinary adventure starts and ends with The Farm at Brush Creek, featuring seed-to-table experiences featuring our own luxury restaurant, greenhouse, distillery, creamery, bakery, spirit vault, a 94-yard wine cellar and unique event spaces.
Vacationing 30,000 acres of the true American West grants you access to a vast array of exclusive events. Choose from restorative wellness retreats, indulgent culinary events with celebrity guest chefs, or wine weekends with some of the most accomplished winemakers in the world.
Dude ranch accommodations combine legacy, tradition, and heritage with modern extravagance. The original homestead architecture and design inspired the present build of private log cabins and lodge rooms. Authentic, western exteriors are thoughtfully welcomed with modern amenities and lavish accents to favor ultimate comfort for their visitors. Accommodations provide a seamless semblance of the “old west” while maintaining luxury.
Lest you think Bush Creek Ranch caters only to eccentric enthusiasts, it ranks #2 Top Hotel in the World, #1 Resort Hotel in the Continental U.S., and #1 Resort Hotel in the West in Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards 2019. Condé Nast Traveler ranks it among the best experiences in the world, receiving Reader’s Choice awards every year from 2017 through 2023.
We tip our hats to high-end travel destinations like Brush Creek Ranch that incorporate alternative wellness into their luxury experiences! Book your excursion at www.brushcreekranch.com
If you aren’t able to book a week in Wyoming, take a look at The Edge Partner Directory members that offer sound healing to find a practitioner near you and experience the benefits first-hand.
