Darby, MT. Montana’s Triple Creek Ranch is proud to announce that it has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys. The Ranch was also recognized this month as one of the top 50 Best Resorts in the World and ranked #1 in the Resorts – Mountain West category in the Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The MICHELIN Guide, best known for the prestigious MICHELIN Star awards that recognize the world’s best restaurants, introduced a new distinction in 2024, the MICHELIN Key. This new award highlights the most outstanding experiences and stays among a rarified selection of hotels and resorts worldwide.
According to MICHELIN, Two Keys indicates “Somewhere truly unique and exceptional in every way, where a memorable experience is always guaranteed. A hotel of character, personality and charm that’s operated with obvious pride and considerable care. Eye-catching design or architecture, and a real sense of the locale make this an exceptional place to stay.”
At the same time, Triple Creek Ranch has just been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 50 Best Resorts in the World in the publication’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, the eighth consecutive year that Triple Creek Ranch has been named to the prestigious list. The 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards also ranked Triple Creek #1 in the Resorts – Mountain West category in the publication’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Condé Nast Traveler noted that while just 75 miles south of Missoula, “Triple Creek nevertheless manages to feel like it’s in its own world. With 25 log cabins looking out onto the Bitterroot Mountains, all-inclusive Triple Creek pairs upscale rusticity with isolation—we’re talking exposed log walls, slate bathrooms, and private hot tubs. Fill your days with horseback riding, hiking or snowshoeing, a fly-casting clinic, archery, or tennis, or simply relax by the pool.”
“We are thrilled to achieve this pair of honors from MICHELIN and Condé Nast Traveler,” said Molly Smith and Kristen Snavely, Co-General Managers, in a joint statement. “It’s rare to receive the MICHELIN Key ranking in its first year. We’d also like to extend our deepest appreciation to the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, many of whom are regular and loyal guests at Triple Creek Ranch.”
Triple Creek Ranch is a legendary Relais & Chȃteaux luxury guest ranch with five-star food, wine, and service. It offers seclusion and a sublime, all-inclusive experience for just a handful of guests. The Ranch features 25 luxurious western-style log cabins that provide a unique and private woodland retreat. All cabins have their own woodburning fireplaces and many feature hot tubs.
Triple Creek Ranch is noted for Executive Chef Jacob Leatherman’s outstanding and creative cuisine, which pairs his classical French training with the flavors of the American West. The wine cellar has earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence each year since 2012.
The array of Western activities (many included in the rate) make a stay at Triple Creek Ranch a deeply rooted Montana experience. They include horseback riding, cattle drives, hiking, mountain biking, shooting, archery, and ATV adventures. An Orvis Endorsed Lodge, Triple Creek Ranch offers guided flyfishing trips from raft floats on the trophy waters of the adjacent Bitterroot River. Yoga & guided meditation sessions are a great way to unwind after a day outdoors.
Winter offers horseback riding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and nearby cross-country skiing and alpine skiing. Famed for its Vintner Events with acclaimed winemakers and the yearly Stave Puzzle Weekend, the ranch proudly supports the art of the American West. It offers an Artist in Residence program and popular Artist Workshop Weekends. A museum-worthy collection of Western art from the owners’ collection can be seen throughout the cabins and the main lodge, immersing guests in vintage and contemporary Western artworks. Celebrating more than three decades of ownership by Barbara and Craig Barrett in 2024, Triple Creek Ranch is an iconic treasure of the American West.
