PARK CITY, UTAH—The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning 3,500-acre private retreat outside of Park City where nature and luxury work in harmony, announced the launch of its new, special edition photography book, “Unbridled.” “Unbridled” is a 270-page vivid and raw portrayal of the beloved ranch and resort that has charmed all that have crossed its path—from those who call it home to those who have joined the Lodge for an overnight stay or special meal. Mike and Barbara Phillips, the visionaries behind Blue Sky, created an understated and sophisticated space that continues to evolve with the help of the land. It was this spirit that inspired the book to sway with the seasons, showcasing extremes that are exceptionally rare to experience in one place.
Photographers Patrick Brooks Brandenburg and Jessica Menda capture the people, animals, landscapes, design, cuisine, adventures and special details that make a single stay at Blue Sky life changing. Moving vignette poems and personal narratives penned by the Phillips beckon readers to leave the cares of the modern world behind and powerfully reconnect with nature. One can almost taste the abundance of Farmer Lynsey Gammon’s summer farm harvest that fuels Chef Galen Zamarra’s seasonal menus; track spring encounters with wildlife; witness how outdoor adventures shift each winter—a network of hiking trails becomes snowshoeing trails and horseback riding transitions into sleigh rides; and celebrate the magical colors of fall.
“We’re part of a greater universe and you get a sense of peace when you come to Blue Sky. It captures that unlimited feeling, that feeling of infinite possibilities,” said Mike Phillips, proprietor, The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection. “Whether you have experienced these feelings firsthand or are inspired to connect with us through these pages, Unbridled visualizes the nostalgia and wanderlust that Blue Sky has inspired.”
A portion of the book’s proceeds will benefit Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation, which is Blue Sky’s onsite animal rescue. The foundation provides horses, cows, and other farm animals—that have been abused, neglected, or have significant medical conditions—with the gold standard of medical care, rehabilitation programs individually developed for each animal’s physical and emotional needs, and a forever home.
