This is going to be a long review since I didn’t find many detailed ones about The Lodge at Blue Sky before our trip.
TLDR: it’s absolutely breathtaking and incredibly relaxing—a place where chic western cowboy style meets contemporary, eco-conscious luxury. Don’t miss meeting their horses!
My husband and I stayed for 4 days/3 nights last week. The resort is about a 45-minute drive from SLC airport. We booked during the Auberge summer sale (25% off) and also received a daily $100 breakfast credit and a $100 resort activity credit.
Check-in was seamless, and we were greeted with cups of their house kombucha. Our suite was tucked a little ways down the hill and then back up again, but we didn’t mind the walk. Staff loaded our luggage onto a golf cart and dropped us off at our door - this was the only time we needed a cart until checkout.
We stayed in an Earth Suite Deluxe, and it was absolutely stunning - the views, the ambiance, and all the little luxe touches! The suite was spotless and stocked with bottled and sparkling waters in the fridge, a snack drawer packed with treats and electrolyte packs, and even a backpack and two walking sticks for exploring. There was also a De’Longhi Nespresso machine with pods and an electric kettle with individually wrapped Ikaati tea pouches. The bathroom was massive, with a freestanding tub that fit both of us comfortably, so baths quickly became part of our nightly routine. They also provided bath salts, oils, and Auberge Spa’s Mountain Blend No. 49 products, whose scent reminded me of a Jo Malone fragrance. It was fresh without being overpowering. Housekeeping came twice a day, and in the evenings we loved coming back to thoughtful turndown surprises like cookies, chocolates, and even a little tea service with handwritten notes.
Yuta, the resort’s only on-site restaurant, is gorgeous and offers amazing views. Guests’ attire ranged from casual to dressed up. On our first evening, we ordered the everything Hawaiian bread, caviar hash browns, hiramasa crudo, gnocchi, pork chop, and chocolate mousse cake. Every dish was outstanding. We loved it so much we returned several times for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch. Make sure to order the cast-iron baked cinnamon roll. It was magical!
The resort offers a lot of complimentary daily activities like yoga, meditation, guided hikes, and my personal favorite, Meet the Horses. The experience lasts about an hour, starting with a pickup at valet that takes you down to the stables and arena. Our guide, Erica, was fantastic. She shared background stories about the horses, and it’s clear how much the staff love and spoil both their working and rescue horses. I told Erica that the last time I’d been on a horse was when I was 12 and I nearly fell off, but that I’ve always loved horses. She reassured me that their guided trail rides are designed to match each guest with the right horse. By the end of the session, she had us convinced to sign up.
Another unique perk is the fleet of Mercedes vehicles available for guests to borrow. They don’t take reservations as it’s first come first serve, but we never had any trouble grabbing one. We’re car people, so you can imagine how impressed we were when we got to borrow the AMG GLS63, Maybach GLS 600 SUV, and G 580 (electric G wagon). They also had sedans on hand, though I didn’t catch the exact models. We made it a point to take out a different car each day, whether we were heading into Park City for dinner or just grabbing coffee.
For paid activities, my husband signed up for the 2-hour sporting clay experience while I tagged along to watch. That wasn’t an issue at all, and I ended up having just as much fun as he did. Each guest is paired with an instructor. We had Nick, who was fantastic. They provided Beretta Silver Pigeon shotguns, ear protection, and glasses. I don’t know much about shotguns, but my husband said the Silver Pigeons were really nice, and he estimated he went through about 200 rounds. Nick drove us around the hilly course in a side-by-side and was such a great instructor. He paid close attention to how my husband was shooting and offered tailored advice without ever feeling like constant critique. My husband left smiling ear to ear and said the whole experience was well worth the price.
On Sunday morning we went on the 2-hour horseback trail ride, just the two of us with Erica (our same guide from Meet the Horses). Our horses, Boone and Cheyenne, were so sweet and beautiful. Erica walked us through the basics of getting on the horse and riding. We practiced in the arena first, which helped me quickly shake off my nerves. The trail was stunning and it included some steeper, hilly areas that made it even more exciting. Erica gave reminders throughout the ride about body position and direction, so I always felt safe and confident.
Now for the “bad” and honestly, I had to really nitpick to come up with anything. Our room was meticulously clean, but I did notice that the wallpaper in the toilet room was starting to lift in one corner. Two of the three SUVs we borrowed were out of windshield wiper fluid and had slightly dirty front windows, which is pretty normal considering you’re in the country. And when we checked in, they asked if we had any milk preferences for coffee/tea. My husband requested lactose-free milk, and while the staff said they’d stock the fridge with it, it never showed up. He didn’t mind at all and said the in-room espressos were excellent.
