Red Reflet is an immaculately and completely improved ranch. It is difficult to imagine what one would build to further improve it. Virtually every building on the ranch has been built - or remodeled in a few cases – to suit a purpose either for the guest operation, the equine operation, or the livestock operation. The beauty of what is here today is that it offers the flexibility to be either a guest ranch or a family retreat. While the quality of these structures needs to be seen to be truly appreciated, we offer below a brief description of the structures on the property:
LODGE: Built in 2008, this 9,658± square foot three story steel building was made to look like it is made of wood. It is prominently sited on a high ridge overlooking the ranch meadows. It is fully landscaped featuring two ponds filled from the artesian wells and is of course “wheelchair friendly.”
The lower level houses a second walk-in freezer, a garage, extensive storage, a commercial laundry, a recreation area, which includes a 12 seat theater, and a full bathroom for staff and a half-bath for guests using the area. There is also a fully temperature-controlled wine cellar and a small studio apartment.
The main floor is where guests enter a beautiful foyer with huge windows looking out over the valley. There is an office here and two bathrooms. The rest of the area is devoted to a massive commercial kitchen set up for a chef, a sous- chef, a pastry chef, and servers with all state of the art commercial appliances, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and service for up to 200 diners. There are also three dining areas, a bar, and great room with huge wood burning fireplace. The floor to ceiling windows frame magnificent views and the entire area was thoughtfully designed so that these massive picture windows retract into the floor to expand the space onto the deck. A smaller private all-glass sunroom is a favorite for more intimate groupings. The building is air conditioned with in floor heating and forced air with a sophisticated air exchange system that keeps the air fresh at all times.
The upper floor – all floors are accessed by either stairs or an elevator – is a beautiful “apartment” for the owners. They each have large well-appointed offices (one of which includes a fireplace and full bathroom), a dramatic bedroom featuring an enormous bay window that looks out in three directions. Extensive library and storage areas, walk-in closet and an enormous bathroom suite - truly fit for a royal family! There is also a private deck with hot tub. One end of this space has been set aside with a separate bathroom, dressing room, and large bedroom for visiting children and grandchildren. This is an enormous space with very large rooms that could easily be reconfigured to include more bedrooms.
GYM/TENNIS/POOL COMPLEX: Near the main lodge, there is a swimming pool with extensive decks, a fenced, lighted tennis court, climbing walls, and a gym with exercise equipment and space for yoga. Bathrooms for changing are available here as well.
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS: There are four separate free-standing houses well separated from each other and the main lodge area. (Guests are all assigned an ATV or “side by side” upon arrival to get around the property.) Three of them have similar architecture to the main lodge with similarly dramatic settings. The fourth is one of the original ranch houses.
The Ranch House: As the name denotes, this is one of the original buildings on the ranch that has been totally remodeled to accommodate ranch guests. This 3,700± square foot five-bedroom, five-bath house is set in a large treed yard that overlooks a pond. The main floor includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an expansive living area along with a full kitchen and nice decks. There is a master suite upstairs and in the lower level there are two bathrooms, a large bedroom, and a bunk room for children.
Ponds Chalet: Built in similar style to the main lodge, this house occupies an intimate setting at the entrance to the red rim canyon that is home to a series of ponds and where most of the water activities take place. One of these ponds sits just in front of the house’s deck. The house is approximately 1,620 square feet of living area and includes three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms as well as a comfortable living area with fireplace, a dining area and full kitchen.
Panorama Chalet: Also built in the same architectural vernacular, this house sits on a ridge above the main lodge and, true to its name, definitely has panoramic views of both the Bighorn Mountains to the east and the Absaroka Range to the west. Its floor to ceiling window walls make one feel like part of the outdoors. Containing 1,856± square feet of living area, it includes a master bedroom with fireplace and full bathroom suite, and a second bedroom that has its own bathroom. The great room includes a large fireplace, dining area, and a complete stainless steel kitchen.
Couple’s Chalet: Again, in similar architectural style, this 1,400± square foot house is located on the same high ridge as the Panorama Chalet with similar views through its floor to ceiling windows. It includes a private hot tub, a raised sleeping area for the master bedroom, and a large bathroom. (All of the guest accommodations include hot tubs). This house was designed for one couple, but two Murphy beds in an alcove provide additional sleeping quarters. It also offers a full kitchen, sitting area, nice decks, and a dining area.
MOUNTAIN CABIN: This turned log cabin is approximately 1,800 square feet and is located 16 road miles above the headquarters at 7,500 feet ASL and sits on a concrete foundation built into the side of the mountain. Water is provided by springs to a cistern and power is supplied by solar with batteries and a backup propane generator. The lower level doubles as a garage for ATVs and an area for the various systems that operate the house. The main floor has a stone fireplace, seating area, large enclosed deck for dining, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a large loft bedroom with a half bath above the main floor.
OTHER GUEST RECREATIONAL OPTIONS: The ranch has a highly sophisticated four course zip line system and a water park as well as countless trails for hiking, horseback riding, or riding ATVs. There is also a secluded shooting range well removed from the main compound.
THE EQUESTRIAN COMPLEX: While horseback riding is an important part of the guest ranch experience, the equestrian improvements at Red Reflet take it to another level. The facilities stand alone as a full-fledged equestrian center that would be the envy of any horseman interested in building a business of breaking, training, and/or breeding horses or even offering boarding and lessons. Primary facilities are described as follows:
THE ARENA: This 22,000± square foot free-standing steel building will accommodate indoor roping and is lit for night use with good natural lighting during the daytime. It has a six inch sand floor and three large overhead doors for access. Attached to it is a free-standing “stick-built” house that, in addition to an entrance area, gift shop and public restrooms; has a full one bedroom upstairs apartment and a complete three bedroom, three bathroom house with living room, dining area and kitchen.
STABLE: This 3,456± square foot steel building was completed in 2002 and includes ten stalls with waterers and turnouts, a huge tack room with a bathroom, and a grooming area.
OTHER EQUINE FACILITIES: These would include a full outdoor arena, round pen, holding pens, an exercise merry-go-round, and a series of paddocks under the rimrock where horses can be kept close by. There is also covered storage for horse hay and grain.
STAFF HOUSING: The owners have gone out of their way to provide comfortable housing for necessary staff. Here is a brief summary keeping in mind that we have already described the apartment and house that is attached to the indoor arena:
DUPLEX: This building provides two three-bedroom houses with large garages for two families.
CHEF’S HOUSE: This is a three-bedroom modular home that has been recently remodeled and includes a work area and a three-car garage.
BARN: This is one of the original buildings built over 100 years ago. It has been completely remodeled and it is poetic justice that the downstairs now offers storage and a small shop for the ranch’s fleet of ATVs. The horses now reside in much more luxurious accommodations! The upstairs now contains a four-bedroom, two-bathroom bunkhouse with a kitchen and living area. A large garage has been added to provide additional storage for ATVs and other ranch vehicles.
LOG CABIN: Located near the shop, this historic cabin has been remodeled to operate as a small apartment.
ADDITIONAL HOUSING: Seasonal housing is provided by two large Park Model RVs.
ADDITIONAL OPERATING IMPROVEMENTS: Red Reflet is a fully operational guest and working ranch that strives to be as self-contained as possible. To accomplish this the following improvements have been built or remodeled:
WORKSHOP AND INDOOR EQUIPMENT STORAGE: This large steel building includes a heated two-bay shop and a three-bay equipment storage area. It includes a bathroom, parts storage, tire repair station, and a full set of tools to handle most contingencies.
BUTCHER SHOP: Even though the guest ranch does not offer formal guided hunting, guests and family are avid hunters and use the ranch as a base for these activities. The butcher shop is pretty much state of the art by most standards. It includes electric hoists, an outdoor skinning area, a walk-in cooler that will accommodate eight elk carcasses, stainless steel working areas and electric cutting tools, grinders, and a walk-in freezer for quick freezing the meat.
CHICKEN COOP/GREEN HOUSE: The ranch maintains its own gardens for fresh produce throughout the season. There is a chicken house for free-range chickens that provide fresh eggs. There is also a 30’X60’ greenhouse which allows them to get a jump start on the gardening season.
THE AIRPORT (WYOO RED REFLET AIRPORT 4,670 FEET ASL): This is a full-fledged airport as the owners are pilots and have spared no expense to provide all needed improvements and facilities for private aircraft. The strip is in good condition (surface work done in 2018) and is 5,000’X75’ sloped at a 2.78 percent grade from west to east. All aprons are paved as well. It has runway lighting and PLASI activated on 122.9 with an FAA issued and maintained GPS approach. It is surrounded by a high fence to keep wildlife off the runway. There is a covered fuel depot behind a concrete retaining wall with a 10,000 gallon JetA tank and a 500 gallon AvGas 100LL tank – both with flow meters and hose reels. The 4,900± square foot hangar was built in 2003 and is heated, has work areas, a bathroom, an office and a 58’X15’ main door and two side entrance doors. The ranch’s snow removal equipment allows the use of the airport year round.
AIRPORT HOUSES: There are two very comfortable, air conditioned houses located near the airport on separate deeded lots. The smaller house is often used as housing for pilots and is a complete two-bedroom home with two bathrooms.
The larger 4,000± square foot home offers four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, extensive decks, hot tub, a great room which includes a complete kitchen, dining area, and living room as well as a full garage.