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Visiting the Southwest pushes you to reconnect with nature and this retreat embraces all that the wide-open areas of Utah have to offer. From hosting a roaming herd of bison on site to being surrounded by deer, horses, bunnies and chickens, staying on the ranch links you back up with your local surroundings and allows you to relax and fully experience the destination during your hours off from exploring the surrounding parks.
ZION MOUNTAIN RANCH
The Zion Mountain Ranch, your home throughout
the adventure, is perfectly situated to evoke feelings
of serenity while ensuring you know exactly where you are – nestled in the mountains of Zion National Park. Equipped with several variations of accommodations, you’ll stay in a rustic-styled cabin or quaint lodge boasting modern luxuries sure to help you unwind. Styled to bring memories of weekends well spent away from the frustrations of day-to-day life, these cabins
will assist you in getting back in touch with yourself. Blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, the ranch introduces a whole new way to explore your own backyard in an authentic, meaningful way.
By staying in one central location, you’ll get a sense of what it’s like to truly live in the destination. You’ll wake up to magnificent sunrises and pastures dotted with roaming bison, and you’ll fall asleep under millions of twinkling stars each night. Being miles away from the nearest city lends itself to having some of the most pristine night skies for stargazing.
SUPPORTING LOCALS
But it’s not just the landscape that pushes you to embrace local life; the ranch is careful to treat the land with respect as any superb rancher does. This means
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that sustainably sourced food is of utmost importance, and what isn’t grown directly on the ranch, the kitchen takes careful consideration to select where the ingredients come from. Enjoying the local fruits of the land is just a piece of what assists you in getting
in touch with the destination and knowing that local vendors and farms are benefitting only ensures you form a stronger connection with the community – and you reap the benefits of delectable dishes. The ranch bases its menu off farm-to-table style cuisine meaning that all your meals are fresh and designed from the recent harvests. And, if you’re a foodie, you know there’s no better way to appreciate the destination than to taste the local foods.
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Whether it’s a girls’ weekend away, a honeymoon or a family trip, the Zion Ranch Stay offers something for everyone. Discover all that the extraordinary terrain
of Utah has to offer by staying in a one-of-a-kind
luxury ranch featuring exquisite farm-to-table dining and accommodations framed by the untouched landscape of Zion National Park. Most of all, take advantage of the opportunity to slow down from daily schedules and stress and get back in touch with nature as well as yourself through relaxing in an impeccable location under the stars and exploring the remarkable parks of the Southwest.
Snap the QR code to learn more. Or call your AAA Travel agent or visit AAA.com/Travel for travel planning assistance.
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Rachel Jordan is Partnership Marketing Coordinator for Club Adventures.