Fourth of July Vacation Luxury Ranch

4th of July Independence Week

Disconnect from life’s busyness and take the family on an unforgettable all-inclusive luxury ranch vacation. Independence Week is one of summer’s biggest highlights for guests staying at Brush Creek Ranch. Expect exhilarating activities like a heart-pounding rodeo, masterful culinary dishes, and astounding live music. Reserve your spot now for a week-long patriotic celebration!

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  • Date: June 29-July 6, 2025

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Special Holiday Itinerary

*Schedule subject to change

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

  • Hat Bar at Trailhead Lodge with custom fitted cowboy hats, branding, bands, and accessories.
  • Welcome Cocktails and Live Music at the Saloon
  • Battle of the Ranches – Join us for a sizzling showdown at our western BBQ cook-off, where our top pitmasters compete to serve up the finest, mouth-watering barbecue in the heart of the Wild West!

MONDAY, JUNE 30

  • Begin your day with an exhilarating Running of the Horses or Sunrise Activities including Guided Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Yoga on a floating platform overlooking Brush Creek and the Sierra Madre Mountains.
  • Live Western Painting Feel the true spirit of the West come to life as our artist-in-residence captures the stunning sunset from the Saloon deck, grazing horses, and breathtaking scenery on canvas in real-time.
  • Family Game Night – Enjoy an evening of laughter and friendly competition at our fun-filled family bingo!

TUESDAY, JULY 1

  • Celebrate the holiday with our Annual Independence 5K Walk/Run, where festive cheer and community spirit come together for a fun and healthy tradition!
  • Fine-Dining Dinner at The Farm’s award-winning restaurant, Cheyenne Club
  • Lil Wranglers Cookout youngins are invited to a fun kids’ dinner, play games, watch a movie, and make s’mores.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

  • Start your day energized with a Sunrise Activity of Guided Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Yoga on a floating platform overlooking Brush Creek and the Sierra Madre Mountains.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 (cont.)

  • Live Western Painting Feel the true spirit of the West come to life as our artist-in-residence captures the stunning sunset from the Saloon deck, grazing horses, and breathtaking scenery on canvas in real-time.
  • Stars & Stripes Creekside Cookout – Wear your red, white, and blue to celebrate with Live Music and Games including roping instruction, hatchet throwing, cornhole, horseshoes, and bb gun range.
  • Get ready for an electrifying Live Concert headlined by a top country/bluegrass artist, bringing patriotic tunes and high-energy performances to make the holiday unforgettable!

THURSDAY, JULY 3

  • Begin your day with an exhilarating Running of the Horses or Sunrise Activities including Guided Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Yoga on a floating platform overlooking Brush Creek and the Sierra Madre Mountains
  • 13th Annual Brush Creek Ranch Independence Day Rodeo! Get your country on with a good ol’-fashioned celebration in our outdoor Mustang Arena. Revel in a variety of fair games, culinary stations, Brush Creek Distillery spirits, and shopping for western apparel before the show begins!
    • 5:00 PM: Dinner at Trailhead Lodge
    • 6:15 PM: Cocktails & Carnival Games
    • 7:15–9 PM: Rodeo featuring bull riding, saddle broncs, barrel racing, and more

FRIDAY, JULY 4

  • Venture into the town of Saratoga for a charming small-town Fourth of July parade, where patriotic pride and community spirit shine brightly in a festive celebration!
  • Indulge in a festive feast at our special holiday Surf and Turf Dinner, showcasing succulent ranch-raised Wagyu beef paired with the finest seafood delights.
  • Live Western Painting Feel the true spirit of the West come to life as our artist-in-residence captures the stunning sunset from the Saloon deck, grazing horses, and breathtaking scenery on canvas in real-time.
  • Don’t miss our Annual Independence Week Awards Ceremony!
  • Everyone’s favorite 4th of July tradition – “Fire in the Sky” Fireworks Show. Multiple viewing areas are available at the East Lodge Patio and Lawn Firepit, Pioneer Kitchen Firepit, and Saloon Deck.

SATURDAY, JULY 5

  • Begin your day with an exhilarating Running of the Horses or Sunrise Activities including Guided Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Yoga on a floating platform overlooking Brush Creek and the Sierra Madre Mountains
  • Fine-Dining Dinner at The Farm’s award-winning restaurant, Cheyenne Club
  • Lil Wranglers Cookout youngins are invited to a fun kids’ dinner, play games, watch a movie, and make s’mores.
All-Inclusive Activities
  • Lil’ Wranglers Kids’ Program (4-9 Years Old)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Running of the Horses
  • Outdoor Gun Range
  • Archery
  • Fly Fishing 101/Intro to Casting
  • Still Water Fly Fishing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Guided Ranger Tours
  • Paintball
  • Ropes Course with Zipline Descent
  • Rock Climbing
  • Climbing Wall
  • Mountainside Sunrise Yoga
  • On-Ranch Hiking
  • Hiking Medicine Bow National Forest
  • Forest Bathing/Nature Meditation
  • Paint & Sip
  • Lawn Games
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness Center
  • Basketball, Volleyball, & Pickleball
  • Saloon Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Arcade Game
  • Evening Fireside S’mores

*All activities are based on availability and are weather dependent.

À La Carte Experiences
  • Spa Treatments
  • Cattle Drives
  • Elite Equestrian Rides
  • Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
  • Private Horseback Riding Instruction, Barrel Racing, or Pole Bending
  • Full-Day Horseback Picnic Rides
  • Guided Creek Fly Fishing
  • Wade & Float Fly-Fishing Trips
  • ATV or RZR Adventures
  • Scenic River Float
  • Founder’s Gun Club Experience
  • Sound Healing
  • Massage + Sound Healing
  • Vinyasa & Vibrations
  • Llama Experiences
  • Goat Yoga, Feed the Goats, & More
  • Full-Day Cheesemaking
  • Wagyu Grilling
  • Healthy Cooking Class
  • Pasta Making
  • Soufflé Baking Class
  • Greenhouse Immersion
  • Distillery Tour, Tasting, & Barrel Thieving
  • Distiller for a Day
  • Bottle Your Own Spirits
  • Wine Tasting
  • Mixology Class
  • Rare Spirits Flight Tasting in The Spirit Vault
  • Full-Day Farm Experience
  • Golf at Old Baldy Club

*All activities are based on availability and are weather dependent. Tax and Service Fee will be added to incremental activities.

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