Best New Green Hotels
A luxury camp—sleeping just 18—on 26,000 acres in the Madison River valley.
Green Cred: Guests have the run of a “holistic” cattle ranch that crosses a major migration route: up to 1,500 elk winter here, and a resident wolf pack is carefully monitored. High-style-homesteader digs (rooms, suites, cabins, and tents) are fitted with fair-trade, organic-cotton linens and offer stunning views of the mountains and creeks. Once or twice weekly, guest speakers lead discussions about Montana topics and travelers’ philanthropy. And all ranch activities—from fishing to horseback riding—have sustainability as a focus.
Who’s Behind It: Silicon Valley entrepreneur Roger Lang owns the hotel, runs a green construction company, and oversees the Sun Ranch Institute, a nonprofit that works with concerned citizens and other organizations to maintain healthy land. Doubles from $300.
