We are currently in the midst of an escape to a wondrous place, the Lodge at Blue Sky, an Auberge property that is just a few miles from Park City, Utah.
We flew here from Chicago’s Midway Airport on Sunday. As with our recent flights to California, the flight itself on Southwest Airlines was uneventful. This low-cost airline has long been a favorite, with an emphasis on friendly, personalized service that belies its price point. As with our United aircraft, the 737 was spotless . . . absolutely spotless. The airports themselves were not terribly crowded, and navigating within was quick and effortless. We were less than wowed by the service at the Avis rental counter, but, after the more or less expected delay, we were on our way.
Once you exit I-80, the drive to the Lodge is only a couple of miles away, mostly on a winding private road that winds through Blue Sky Ranch. A short distance from the Lodge, you pass High West Distillery, which has an excellent restaurant and offers tastings of their unique bourbons, ryes, and blends.
The Lodge and its setting are breathtaking. There is, seriously, nothing else within sight, except the towering mountains that surround the Lodge and vistas that stretch forever. We’ve been taking it all in—hiking, yoga, bourbon tasting, excellent food, spa treatments, and, yesterday, a stroll through downtown Park City.
This is truly a place to unwind and reset. For now, they’re limiting the experience and operating at 60% of capacity. Rather than trying to capture it all in words, we’ll share a few photos that we hope will capture some of the spirit of this magical place, one that defines the American spirit.
We flew here from Chicago’s Midway Airport on Sunday. As with our recent flights to California, the flight itself on Southwest Airlines was uneventful. This low-cost airline has long been a favorite, with an emphasis on friendly, personalized service that belies its price point. As with our United aircraft, the 737 was spotless . . . absolutely spotless. The airports themselves were not terribly crowded, and navigating within was quick and effortless. We were less than wowed by the service at the Avis rental counter, but, after the more or less expected delay, we were on our way.
Once you exit I-80, the drive to the Lodge is only a couple of miles away, mostly on a winding private road that winds through Blue Sky Ranch. A short distance from the Lodge, you pass High West Distillery, which has an excellent restaurant and offers tastings of their unique bourbons, ryes, and blends.
The Lodge and its setting are breathtaking. There is, seriously, nothing else within sight, except the towering mountains that surround the Lodge and vistas that stretch forever. We’ve been taking it all in—hiking, yoga, bourbon tasting, excellent food, spa treatments, and, yesterday, a stroll through downtown Park City.
This is truly a place to unwind and reset. For now, they’re limiting the experience and operating at 60% of capacity. Rather than trying to capture it all in words, we’ll share a few photos that we hope will capture some of the spirit of this magical place, one that defines the American spirit.