America’s Best Fitness & Wellness Retreats 2025, Newsweek
Andrew M.
Three Forks Ranch is truly an “experience” destination. Unsurpassed views of natural beauty enhanced by impeccably chosen appointments for human comfort. Service is their “code” and they say “yes” all almost exclusively.
Andrew M., March 2024
Marcy D.
We had a wonderful 4 days at Three Forks. Spectacular accommodations, stunning views, many fun and challenging activities. Would definitely return to Three Forks. A very special place.
Marcy D., May 2024
Paul M.
The people, the activities, the food, the spa, the Mayo service, the lodging, the facility…all were exceptional. There are not weak spots.
Paul M., May 2024
Don & Patty W.
We have enjoyed many visits to 3 Forks Ranch. We primarily come for the amazing fly fishing, but also enjoy the beautiful lodge, spa and most recently the concerts and Mayo Clinic Wellness program. The owners and staff are committed to serving guests with excellence. We highly recommend 3 Forks.
Don & Patty W., May 2024
Phil Vassar
Three Forks Ranch is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I feel so grateful to have recently been invited to participate in their exclusive concert series. From the time we arrived until the second we left, we were treated with warmth and professionalism. Every single person we encountered was caring and eager to help. I have performed all around the world but this experience was unmatched. We spent time in the Cardinal Lodge which was amazing. To top it off, The Cardinal came with a wonderful staff who provided delicious meals and the view was breathtaking. I hope to be back very soon!
Thank you Three Forks for making our time there unforgettable!
Phil Vassar
Mark Chesnutt
I really had an incredibly great stay at 3 Forks Ranch! First class all the way. Can’t wait to go back and stay longer!
Mark Chesnutt
Colorado Expression
“Travel West For A Luxurious And Historical Weekend Getaway: Sprawling across two states, historical conservation meets Western luxury at Three Forks Ranch.”
Thank you 3Forks Ranch for the most magical experience. We entered the snowy gates into the most beautiful welcoming world class ranch. The most treasured and priceless part about our stay was the cool memories the ranch created for our family. Snowmobiling through a winter wonderland, skiing the slopes, homemade pasta class, and spa/yoga experience. Private chefs created a family time around the table where we could enjoy amazing food every meal together. The attention to every detail and the love put into each guest makes this truly a one of a kind spot. We can’t wait to come back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. ~ The Nichols
Joe Nichols
Jerry G.
I write this in complete sorrow. We miss you, everyone we met, and Three Forks Ranch so much. This place was magical. The ranch is GORGEOUS!!! From the second we arrived to the last second, we had such a blast. This is now officially our favorite place, with our new favorite people. Best winter vacation of all time. Really, best trip out of all trips!!!
Everyone was so professional and an absolute joy to meet and interact with. Everyone did such an amazing job to make us feel special and accommodate us in every single way possible. Every activity (and we did them all) was first class. Then there’s the concert or should I say private event. OMG what a HUGE surprise and treat. Words cannot express the intimacy of the event. That’s so beyond any concert in any venue that words could not even come close to expressing what it felt like. All I have to say to anyone thinking about it is just GO!!! I feel so blessed to have experienced it and look forward to coming back to another before it ends. I mean, we met Chris Young and then had drinks and chatted with his mom and dad all night. That’s once in a lifetime stuff. Regardless of how good vacations are it always feels good to be home. We felt so at home there that it didn’t feel so different when we got home. Besides missing our doggy, we were so comfortable there. Meeting Mr. and Mrs. Pratt was another treat. They are perhaps some of the loveliest people on the planet. They have really created an enchanting one of kind place. We are so grateful for the Ranch, and everyone associated with it.
Jerry G., December 2023
Willie E.
You know, you pull up and there’s all these people out, waiving at you on the front porch. It was like West World. Everything was seamless.
Willie E.
Karl K.
It’s one of those things you have to experience for yourself. It’s something that you dream up, like if you could dream of a perfect trip and all these experiences, that’s it. It’s making the unattainable, attainable.
Karl K.
Wayne D
If you can get somebody inside the wire at Three Forks, it’s going to be mind boggling.
Wayne D
Caren K.
As we drove up, there is no doubt about that it, it is a gorgeous property that lends itself to a moment when you see it, you go ‘oh, wow. This is wonderful. I can’t wait to explore this place.
Caren K.
Jack & Jill T.
Three Forks Ranch has been a favorite vacation spot for our family. In fact, we are headed back this summer for our 11th straight year. Three Forks offers a plethora of outdoor activities along with a recently added Hydrotherapy Spa and a partnership with the Mayo Clinic. We love the flexibility to choose our daily activities with our assigned guides. Over the years, our family has been introduced to new activities that we have grown to love. We always sign up for the 7-day itinerary and find it tough to leave at weeks end.
Their facilities and accommodations are Five Star and second to none. We would be remiss not to mention their staff and ownership. Everyone is friendly, professional and extremely accommodating. They have become like family. In our opinion, Three Forks Ranch is the ultimate vacation spot to do everything or nothing…and come away with life long memories!
Jack & Jill T.
Tom & Pat F.
The only word that adequately describes the 3Forks experience is WOW! 3Forks takes the concepts of professionalism and service to a new level. My wife and I are world travelers and the hospitality rating of 5 star+ is in second place compared to your experience at 3Forks. From the owner, whom you will have the opportunity to meet, to the entire staff, everyone is focused on insuring that your 3Forks stay is memorable. And why wouldn’t it be when you combine the amazing facilities with the people who staff those amenities.
The accommodations at 3Forks consist of a main lodge and free-standing structures they call tree houses; beautiful and well-appointed characterizes this lodging. The main lodge architecture and interior furnishings are the finest we have ever experienced. Meals can only be described as sumptuous. Every evening commences with a cocktail hour before dinner where staff and guests can discuss their daily experiences and boast about the size of their trout catch. The setting for this cocktail hour is in the bistro which features a jumbotron tv that rivals any sports stadium as the backdrop to the bar; look closely and you’ll see yourself depicted in one of your daily activities.
The flyfishing offered by 3Forks is the best on the planet! The combination of miles of trout stream and stocked ponds, along with knowledgeable guides, is unbeatable. Two high elevation ponds provide an amazing drift boating experience with double-digit catches guaranteed.
Shooting encompasses rifle, pistol, and a very challenging sporting clay range. If you are into cooking, executive chef Chris conducts a kitchen academy where you will experience hands-on cooking from sushi to sausage.
The wellness program is world class and encompasses state of the art massage and pool facilities which just happens to include a collaboration with the world-famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. If you are able, a private landing strip in close proximity to the lodge can accommodate a wide range of private airplanes.
Oh, I almost forgot; when you check out you need not worry about that annoying compilation of charges during your stay, as 3Forks billing is all-inclusive.
If you are looking for a vacation destination that exceeds, not just meets your expectations in every way, then 3Forks is for you.
Tom & Pat F.
Kerry S.
I first came to Three Forks Ranch in 2003 to enjoy the spectacular fishing and other summer activities. That continued for many years until I discovered how amazing fall and winter were at the Ranch. I now come three times a year! I don’t know of any other place that can match the quality experience that we have at Three Forks. Not only do we enjoy all the outdoor activities, but the staff are such good people that have become friends we look forward to catching up with each visit.
Kerry S.
Dr. & Mrs. Michael D.
The Lodge and Spa at Three Forks has become our second home…and adopted family! For the past 10 years, we have visited 1-2 times per year. The setting, facility and, most importantly, the staff are the best we have ever experienced. The food is always a culinary joy, and the guides make every day an adventure to remember. If you need a “down day”, the new Spa will pamper you in every way.
Without exception, visits here have been the best escapes my wife and I have ever had.
They’ll never be rid of us!
Dr. & Mrs. Michael D.
Mark, Guest
Seldom does one have an experience that is life changing. My visit to Three Forks and the Wellness Assessment set me on a path that will do just that. Though my challenges are personal, my goals are universal. The combination of wellness and enjoyment, and the sheer beauty of Three forks set the stage. The excellent wellness coaching and follow through kept the momentum, helped prioritize my goals, and provided me with motivation and positive reinforcement. Finally, my pending visit to the Mayo Clinic will provide me with the peace of mind that I have done everything that I can to have the future that I envision. Time and money well spent!
Mark, Guest
Outside Magazine
“Our Seven Favorite Guest Ranches: Whether you’re out to ride, fish, soak in a hot spring, pitch in on chores or get treated to a farm-to-table feast, you’ll be able to find your home on the range.”
“Cast Away: Catching more trees than trout? Splurge on a trip to Three Forks Ranch, a Kansas City-size cattle ranch and fishing resort 40 miles north. The river is a little manicured, but there’s 16 miles of restored private water. The fish are wise as mules, and nearly as fat.”
“The Best Hunting and Fishing Lodges: Intended to be the “Ritz-Carlton of the backcountry,” the sprawling lodge includes a 6,000-foot spa, an indoor/outdoor infinity pool overlooking aspen-covered hills, and a variety of guest rooms and suites.”
“Luxe Way: Three Forks Ranch: Most visitors—about 30 at a time, maximum—come to fish. A mobile kitchen meets anglers to serve them lunches like grilled flatiron steak; at dinner, guests can choose from cult Napa bottlings like Opus One and Caymus.”
Food and Wine
Robb Report
“The striking 15-room structure can accommodate as many as 30 visitors and features 40-foot-high cathedral ceilings, museum-quality Western artworks, and nine fireplaces throughout the public spaces.”
“#1 Luxurious Hunting Lodge: Open fireplaces, plaid armchairs, beamed cathedral ceilings, hand-carved European paneling and stone walls; what more could you want from a luxurious hunting lodge?”
“Your Private Mountain Now Has Snow: The 200,000-acre resort (just 40mi north of Steamboat on the CO/WY border) has crafted twenty beautiful beginner-to-expert runs which are 1) only accessible by Snowcat (they have four), and 2) only available to guests of their 15 rooms, meaning you’ll be able to really stretch out on the trail (note: stretching out before the trail is also a good idea).”
“Unlimited Private Snowcat Skiing at Three Forks Ranch: With all due respect to Mr. Disney, the happiest place on Earth isn’t in Orlando or Anaheim. It’s deep in the Sierra Madre on the Colorado-Wyoming border where the North, South and Middle Fork Rivers meet to give this 200,000-acre working cattle ranch and four-season playground its name.”
SkiMag.com
The Ski Channel
“Two hundred thousand acres. A working cattle ranch near the border of Wyoming and Colorado, owned by St. Louis Cardinals co-owner David Pratt. The Three Forks Ranch puts the ‘X’ in extreme luxury.”
The Ski Channel
Urban Daddy
“Think of a snowcat as your personal ski butler—one that comes with a massive snowplow, all-terrain treads and/or bench seating for six. One is there to taxi you up 1,100 vertical feet of gladed mountain face. And another’s there to smooth out up to 20 untouched, private runs in the Sierra Madre, before you grace them with your descent. (You’ll carve these green-, blue- and black-diamond trails almost completely at your leisure, since the hotel caps capacity at a lean 30.)”
“Twenty maintained trails on privately owned ski hills accessed only by snowcat — I’d call it the best private snowcat skiing west of the Rockies. No lift lines… no crowds… just you and the hill — and if you’re lucky like my family was with some cooperation from Mother Nature, perhaps more than a foot of freshly fallen snow.”
“Three Forks Ranch and the cat skiing they have will provide skiers that visit this valley some of the most amazing and unique opportunities available anywhere in this country or North America for that matter. They have endless terrain — more legit than Steamboat Powder Cats terrain and amenities by far. They also have the benefit of being a 230,000 acre private ranch and have a base lodge that would take most people’s breath away.”
Fleischer Sport
Fly Fish Addiction
“In 1862, Joseph Hahn and two companions struck gold in the vicinity of Hahns Peak just north of Steamboat Springs. Over a century later, David Pratt, owner of Three Forks Ranch, has struck gold in the form of the fly-fisherman’s nirvana by restoring 22 miles of three rivers that now teem with Donaldson and Kamloops Rainbows measuring over 30 inches.”
Fly Fish Addiction
Gadling.com
“Where the Three Forks skiing and snowboarding experience will really stand out is when guests climb inside one of the ranch’s snowcats and head out to the backcountry. The specially designed vehicles are built to travel through the deepest snows, and can provide access to places that no chair lift ever could. Skiers will be able to shred untouched powder in a pristine wilderness that will make them feel like they’re the first ones to ever visit the area, providing a magical ski experience that is unlike any other.”
“Cast a fly, hit the slopes, and take a steam high in the Sierras. Bon Appétit is an American food and entertaining magazine that is published monthly by Condé Nast.”
“Over The Rainbows: My Three Forks guide taught me more about fly-fishing in one day than all the other guides I have fished with combined. With his help, I caught and released a dozen rainbow trout along various stretches of the Little Snake River, 16 miles of which run through this 200,000-acre working cattle ranch.”
Robb Report
Spa Index
“Offering miles of unmatched trout streams, soaring mountain tops, and limitless acres of Aspen covered meadows; this magical playground offers more activities than a day can hold. The Roaring Fork Spa, nestled within The Lodge at Three Forks Ranch, is a focal point of complete rejuvenation for guests seeking a special kind of ranch vacation.”
Spa Index
Aspen Peak
“Fly Fishing and Five-Star Fare at Three Forks Ranch: A savvy guest’s first order of business is to pay a visit to the Roaring Fork Spa, specifically the relaxation room and its incredible mountain views. The 6,000 square-foot spa includes steam baths, hot tubs and an indoor/outdoor infinity pool. Four rooms are available for as many spa treatments as your heart desires.”
Aspen Peak
Elite Traveler
“Top 101 Hotel Suites of the Year: The world’s most decadent innovations in luxury hotels and resort suites from around the world. Beyond the criteria of luxurious details, these suites are based on opulence, design, plush accommodations and second-to-none service.”
Elite Traveler
Wall Street Journal
“The Finest Money Can Buy: Visitors ride horseback on trails winding through countryside that could pass for the backdrop to a John Wayne western. The views are seldom less than breathtaking.”
“True West: Fancy digs aside, the appeal here is intimacy. Managers dine with guests nightly. The three-to-one staff-to-guest ratio allows for spontaneity I’ve seldom encountered; last winter, I arranged snowshoe and cross-country ski outings with 20 minutes’ notice.”
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Trip Advisor
Michael W.
“Majestic scenery, incredible opportunities to experience nature, and luxurious accommodations…. But what makes Three Forks the ultimate destination for a Corporate retreat is the world-class staff! They genuinely care and have a special level of authenticity that can’t be replicated!”
Michael W., VP Sales Gaylord Hotels and Marriott Convention & Resort Network VP Sales Gaylord Hotels and Marriott Convention & Resort Network
Patrick C.
“We were looking for a unique and special experience where we could spend quality time with some of our highest value customers. We were looking for an experience that was consistent with our own brand’s commitment to exceeding customer expectations and delivering flawless service, all in truly memorable locations and assets. Three Forks has consistently delivered in every way. We are treated with respect and as valued partners at every step of planning and executing our event. We are able to “WOW” our customers and strengthen our partnership with them. The team at Three Forks and the culture they have built is truly impressive and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.”
Patrick C., EVP & COO Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. EVP & COO Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
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At Three Forks Ranch, guests can rest assured that every detail of their stay will be thoughtfully curated to provide the ultimate in luxury, comfort, and relaxation. It’s this dedication to excellence that sets Three Forks Ranch apart as a premier destination for those seeking an unforgettable getaway.
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