Ted Turner Reserves
Vermejo is the 558,000-acre “crown jewel” in the Ted Turner Reserves portfolio—a hospitality brand grounded in conservation with a mission to connect people with nature, to transformative effect. Spanning shortgrass prairies to 13,000-foot alpine peaks, home to herds of 1,200 bison, 7,500 elk, and feral horses, Vermejo offers 45+ guided activities paired with luxurious accommodations ranging from large, comfortable guest rooms and cozy cottages to an expansive fishing lodge, a private, modern, eco-friendly lakeside cabin, or a grand, turn-of-the-century mansion. At Vermejo, every guest experience directly supports the ongoing conservation efforts of one of the largest privately protected landscapes in the US, helping to fund vital ecological work led by a team of biologists and researchers who restore habitats, protect wildlife, and advance sustainable land management practices. Vermejo serves as an example of how hospitality and environmental stewardship can work hand in hand.
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