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May 2021
Memorial Day Weekend 2021 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Celebrate the holiday weekend appreciating our beautiful country in the untamed natural landscapes of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. *Holiday activities are reserved for lodging guests only and complimentary with the exception of dining. Our Reservations Team is happy to assist with all lodging, dining, and activity reservations. Book now online or call (970) 726-7000. Mindful Mornings – Daily Complimentary. Reservations Required. 8:30am | Yoga | Studio at Ranch Creek Spa 8:30am | Nature Hike | Zach's Mercantile Social…
June 2021
Paint & Sip
With a paintbrush in one hand and a wine glass in the other, create a keepsake masterpiece inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the Ranch. Artists young and young in spirit alike are all invited to partake in the fun! Must be 21 years of age or older to sip on wine. Located at Hallowed Grounds Coffee Shop. Complimentary and reserved for lodging guests and The Ranches owners only. Space is limited. Please reserve at the Front Desk or with…
Beekeeping Experience
*Special events are reserved for overnight lodging guests only. Dates subject to change based on season/weather. Join our local beekeeper with Tabernash Honey Company to learn all about the exciting world of bees! Donning a full beekeeper suit, guests will get up close and personal with our Ranch honeybees, learn their history and importance to our ecology system, and understand the care and maintenance beehives require. Our hives at the Ranch house up to 1.2 million bees that make approximately…
Father’s Day Weekend 2021
Catch quality time with dad and release your cares with a weekend of Rocky Mountain family fun. Celebrate the man in your life with activities like fly casting lessons, touring our Wagyu cattle barns, live music, holiday BBQ, and more. *Holiday events are complimentary and reserved for lodging guests only. Pricing for dining options listed below. Friday, June 18 Cattle Barn Tour 11am – 12pm | Reservations Required | Learn More Live Music 7 – 9pm | Heck's Tavern Saturday,…
July 2021
Kendra’s Garden Tour
*Reserved and complimentary lodging guests and The Ranches owners only. Kendra’s garden is a high-altitude organic farm-to-table vegetable garden. It was built to honor the passion for organic farming of Kendra Stumpf who was a dedicated gardener at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Our gardening crew continues to maintain the beautiful flowers and harvest the vegetables that are used in many dishes at our restaurants on site. Summer Tours: 10:00am – 11:00am, Saturdays through September 4 Meet at Kendra's Garden between Ranch…
Peak Stargazing Nights
Look to the sky on these dates for Self-Guided Stargazing! A dark, quiet night is the perfect time to sit back, look up, and enjoy the mesmerizing star-studded skies. While being tucked away in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Ranch has very little light pollution creating the ideal setting for stargazing and experiencing the most magical meteor showers and comet sightings. DELTA AQUARIIDS METEOR SHOWER July 28–29 Produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht, this shower can…
September 2021
Labor Day Weekend 2021 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Celebrate Labor Day with a weekend getaway to the Colorado mountains for some family fun in the sun. *Holiday events are reserved for and complimentary for lodging guests only. Pricing for dining options listed below. Friday, September 3 Live Music 7 – 9 PM | Heck’s Tavern Saturday, September 4 Kendra's Garden Tour 10 – 11 AM | Between Ranch House Restaurant and the Spa Hamburger & Hot Dog Stand 12 – 2 PM | Hallowed Grounds Movie Under the…
Elk Bugling Tour
Experience once-a-year wild and majestic elk bugling. During mating or “rutting” season, the mature bull elk attracts a harem of cow elk by showing off his massive antlers, flaunting his strong physique, and distinctively bellowing, whistling, and grunting. Complimentary and Reserved for Lodging Guests Register and Meet at Zach's Mercantile: 970-726-8231 Dates: September 18, 19, 25, 26, October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, November 6, 7 *Schedule subject to change based on weather and elk activity levels.
October 2021
Pumpkin Paint & Sip
With a paintbrush in one hand and a wine glass in the other, create a keepsake masterpiece on the side of a pumpkin in celebration of Halloween. Artists young and young in spirit alike are all invited to partake in the fun! Must be 21 years of age or older to sip on wine. Located at Hallowed Grounds Coffee Shop. Complimentary and reserved for lodging guests and The Ranches owners only. Space is limited. Please reserve at the Front Desk…
November 2021
Thanksgiving 2021 at the Ranch
Give thanks for family, friends, fellowship, and festivities. Pause and reflect in pristine mountain landscapes, gather with loved ones at our signature Thanksgiving dinner, and kick off the holiday season at the Ranch. **Holiday events are reserved for lodging guests only. Our Concierge Team will be in contact with you following your lodging reservation to assist with all holiday dining and activity reservations. Book now online or call: (970) 726-7000. To contact our Concierge Team with any questions, please call:…