When our lives are so often consumed by our jobs, families, and social obligations, among so many other factors of our day-to-day lives. Sometimes we just need an escape. Have you ever thought of a luxury American safari? Typically when we think “Safari” we think of Africa, but there’s a “game reserve” if you will on a gorgeous stretch of land out west. Mustang Monument, outside of Wells, Nevada, is the perfect getaway for someone looking for rustic luxury in the great American west.
Imagine waking up in a spacious tipi with hardwood floors, colorful Native American patterns, and an enveloping mattress to the sound of nothingness. No cars or city noise, no rush to start the day, just peace and serenity. Your first coffee can be enjoyed in an oversized chair on the patio, while a decadent breakfast is specially prepared for you by a top-notch cook. Your day can be enjoyed in a number of different ways. There are adventures to be had, spa treatments to be enjoyed, and or the freedom to just do nothing and take pleasure in the power of open space.
Between June 1 and September 30, owner and CEO Madeleine Pickens opens her luxury wild horse eco-resort to those seeking adventure, relaxation, high-end accommodations, and endless rugged beauty. Let your cowgirl roam free! You have the option to stay in a beautiful and authentically decorated 300 square foot tipi or a chic and romantic western cottage. All of your meals are included in the rate, as well as most of your activities.
You can spend your days on horseback riding excursions, wild mustang safari adventures, guided hikes through the desert, repelling and rock climbing, or even take an authentic Native American beading and moccasin class, on top of multiple other exciting activities. There are also in-tipi spa treatments! You will feel pampered, well fed, and like every detail has been accounted for.
Madeleine Pickens is one impressive woman. She has spent much of her time and energy on the protection and welfare of animals, especially horses. Her efforts helped to pass the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act by the United States House of Representatives. She also arranged and paid for an emergency air evacuation of 800 cats and dogs from New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This effort inspired her to continue and increase her valiant work to help protect and rescue animals. Her most current and active initiative is focused on her organization, Saving American’s Mustangs.
Sadly, and surrounded by a lot of contradicting controversy, the wild mustang and burros of the Midwest are under a brutal attack from the Bureau of Land Management. The original plan, which was put into place by the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971, was to have the BLM simply manage wild horse and burro populations in order to ensure that other animals and livestock would be able to live on and share the land too. However, through corruption and the incentive of money, the mustangs and burros are being round-up every year by helicopters and other traumatic methods and then kept in inhuman conditions until they can be auctioned off, adopted, or shipped overseas for slaughter. Also, the mustangs and burro populations have been “managed” to numbers that could eventually lead to their extinction.
Pickens decided to open her wild horse eco-resort in order to help protect and save these precious and iconic animals. There are currently 650 rescued wild horses roaming freely on her 900 square mile preserve. As a guest at Mustang Monument, you have the unique opportunity to see these horses in their natural environment, interact with them, and know that your stay at this eco-resort will directly contribute to the survival of these wild horses.
Mustang Monument 2015 Promo Video from Madeleine Pickens on Vimeo.
Mustang Monument is truly a gem tucked away in the gorgeous landscape of the Nevada mountainside. The luxury décor and accommodations, the gracious hostess, the decadent food, the Wild West style fun activities, and the glorious scenery are unparalleled in ultimate vacations, but the real stars that steal the show are the unbridled, untamed, and unmatched wild mustang on the ranch. Nothing comes close to seeing the beauty of these horses while they roam free on this vast land as they are supposed to do and where they are meant to be. This place is a life-changing experience! (Guest review)
If you are seeking a truly unique vacation that is a blend of cowgirl-esque style activities, five star luxuries and services, and the rare opportunity to witness the majestic wild mustang on the haunting rugged Nevada terrain, then this is your trip!
Learn more about Madeleine’s Saving America’s Mustangs foundation, you can access all the information that you are seeking and an outlet to take action on her website, www.savingamericasmustangs.org This is an all around feel good experience out on the great frontier!
