The verdant setting, in quacking aspen along Papoose Creek is so quiet one visitor noted, "you can hear the horses moving in their stalls in the barn a quarter mile across the meadow from the main lodge," Rustic cabins scattered through aspen and native plants insure both quiet and privacy. "Rustic" does not mean one roughs it, either as is the case with the five rooms in the main log lodge all lodgings come with massive stone fireplaces, wonderful tile bathrooms with jetted tubs and a sit down shower, two lighted closets and all the other first class amenities are available. Laundry is even done gratis overnight.
Like Kona Village a modest gate and a winding drive to the office get things started right. Luggage magically disappears on a golf cart and vehicles coral well away from the lodge. A quick discovery walk reveals an al fresco Jacuzzi™ on the creek and multiple lodge decks, some of which overlook the large trout pond across the lawn in front of the house which is the site of fly casting lessons and practice fishing for those who need it.
At the orientation meeting where your stay is laid out there's a choice of guided river or stream wading, rafting or canoeing, lake trips with Boston Whalers or float tubes and more. Special ride in lakes wait two to four hour out for the firm of fundament. With the Madison, Gallatin, Fire Hole, Yellowstone and Jackson Rivers and at least a half dozen lakes within an hour. So the only problem is picking your target and method of choices. Piscatorially impaired guests can enjoy casual trail rides, riding instructors both English and Western and much else. Teenage girls who visit with their families will think they've died and gone to heaven
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