Sunset

SUNSET is the definitive guide to living an inspired life in the modern American West—stretching from Alaska to Mexico, and California to Texas. Each issue is filled with epic destinations and adventures, home and gardening tips from celebrated writers, and fresh recipes shared by some of the West’s most creative chefs. From boutique hotels to coastal camping trips, Baja fish tacos to backyard edible gardens, we translate the iconic elements of the West directly to your everyday life.

A Toast to Wellness

Sunset

Ranch Life • For nearly a century, we’ve chronicled a vacation trend with uniquely Western roots. Here’s how to reclaim the romance of the dude ranch.

Style on the Range • ICONIC PIECES FOR YOUR RANCH GETAWAY

The Fine Art of Soft Living • Want to give up the grind and embrace the art of ease? Here’s a roadmap that’s manageable even for the most anxious of type-As.

The New Spirit of the West • THESE ARTISANAL ZERO-PROOF SPIRITS FROM WESTERN MAKERS TURN MIXOLOGY INTO A MINDFUL WELLNESS PURSUIT.

Blame It On The Rain • How a minimalist garden designed for managing monsoons delivers sleek sophistication no matter the weather.

The Anatomy of a Monsoon Garden • FEELING INSPIRED TO WRANGLE THE WEATHER THROUGH INTENTIONAL DESIGN CHOICES? LANDSCAPE DESIGNER COLIN CLELAND BREAKS DOWN THE KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CREATING A GARDEN ROOTED IN RESILIENCE.

NEW MEXICO MAXIMALISM • Dubbed “The Ramble” by its fun-loving owners, who love to roll up the rug and host a proper dance party, a stately Albuquerque home is elegant and eclectic in equal parts.

YOUR WINTER GARDEN CHECKLIST • The transition from late winter to early spring is a delightful period of preparation, planting, and tending. Here’s how to make the most of this season of anticipation.

Designing a Beautiful Edible Garden • HOW TO THINK BEYOND THE RAISED BEDS AND TIDY ROWS OF CONVENTIONAL KITCHEN GARDENS.

The New Minimalist Houseplant

On Pairing Plants and Pots • Love the look but only have a small space? Drahn shares four of her favorite Western designers—whose handmade ceramics add architectural flair to any tabletop—plus a unique plant pairing to pull off the trend with petite placement.

Working From Haute Home • HOW LACANTINA DOORS TRANSFORM A LOS ANGELES HOUSE INTO THE INDOOR-OUTDOOR HOME OFFICE OF OUR DREAMS.

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Wine by Design • Modernist California architecture, forward-looking wine, and neo-California cuisine converge at a pool party at the Hollywood outpost of the couple behind Ashes & Diamonds winery.

THE HOUSE RED • WITH ROOTS IN THE HOLLYWOOD BLACKLIST ERA OF THE 1950S AND DIALED IN DESIGN, THE KHALEDIS’ MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME IS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR WINE TASTINGS.

DOWN BY THE SEA • Santa Monica’s Crudo e Nudo is our kind of seaside vibe: a sustainable seafood restaurant that serves a menu of exclusively local fish and zippy wines, all in a dressed-down setting that’s big on fun and big on heart.

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA • it's about time

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The Dude Ranch, Reimagined • A new generation of ranchers are offering guests a transformative taste of the West at Reid Creek Lodge.

Code of the West • COMMANDMENTS OF WESTERN COWBOYS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME.

New West • THESE RECENTLY OPENED RANCH RETREATS OFFER AMENITIES FOR THE NEW GENERATION.

SLOW SNOW • TAYLOR RIVER LODGE OFFERS WINTER ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW GUESTS TO CONNECT WITH THE COLD IN NEW, MEANINGFUL WAYS, NO RESORT PASS REQUIRED.

MAUI • Seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local...