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May 2020
Bird Viewing
*All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only. Join Scott Rashid, Director of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI) on a leisurely bird walk along the grounds of the Ranch. As you walk, Scott will identify the birds by sight and by sound, and teach you about the types of birds seen on the property. This is for both the novice and the more advanced birder. Dates: May 23, June 13 & 27, July…
June 2020
Postponed – Unbridled: Equine Retreat for Women
THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Please check back for updates. Find clarity and purpose through the healing power of horses with retreat leader Devon Combs, a globally recognized Equine Gestalt Coach, inspirational speaker, and contributing author of the Amazon bestseller, Speaking Your Truth: Courageous Stories from Inspiring Women. The Unbridled Retreat is a life-changing experience that leads you to immediate and positive change. Share moments - with horses and a group of like-minded women - that will transform the way you…
Private Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park
*All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only. Experience a personal, transformative adventure into Rocky Mountain National Park where few others go. Dave Lively, a Certified Interpretive Guide and Certified Tour Guide, will shine light on the rich history of “Rocky” in a way that brings adventures of people of the past to life. With stories and one-of-a-kind photos, he will connect you to events and personal journeys from the past, transporting you back in time…
October 2020
Fall Wellness Retreat
Hosted by Center Strength Studios & Simply Nourished Nutrition Join us for a socially-distanced wellness weekend in the fresh, crisp mountain air and serene settings of Devil's Thumb Ranch. Connect with nature and restore your body and soul with hiking, nutrition, movement, and more. Invincible Immunity - Ellie Kempton from Simply Nourished Nutrition will teach us how to strengthen our immune systems, particularly relevant this fall season. Her sessions are inspiring, educational, and just plain fun. An immunity building cooking demo…
December 2020
Wax Clinic
Learn how to wax your classic skis and skate skis to prepare for the Nordic season and get ready to hit the trails at the best cross-country ski resort in North America. Limited space. Reservations required through Zach's Mercantile by calling 970-726-8231. Complimentary and reserved for lodging guests and season passholders.
January 2021
Skijoring Clinics
Learn to cross-country ski with your dog! Head out on the Ranch’s Nordic ski trails and learn to work as a team with your dog. Easy to learn and fun, skijoring is a great way for you and your dog to get exercise in the winter. Dates: January 10 & 24, February 7 & 21 Time: 11:00am-12:30pm Location: Meet outside by the ice rink Cost for Lodging Guest: $40 for clinic only, $85 package that includes harness, trail pass, ski rental,…
April 2021
Basic Mountain Bike Maintenance Clinic
Learn how to get your mountain bike tuned for the summer season riding in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Complimentary and reserved for Lodging guests. Location: Zach's Mercantile FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Visit Zach’s Mercantile or call (970) 726-8231
May 2021
Spring Vitality Wellness Retreat
Experience Spring Renewal in Wide Open Mountain Spaces Hosted by Center Strength Studios & Simply Nourished Nutrition Join us for a socially-distanced wellness weekend in the fresh, crisp mountain air and serene settings of Devil's Thumb Ranch. Connect with nature and restore your body and soul with hiking, nutrition, movement, and more. Recharge - Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Ellie Kempton from Simply Nourished Nutrition will teach us ways to re-energize and re-charge. She'll share her inspiring…
June 2021
Bird Watching
Join Scott Rashid, Director of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI) on a leisurely bird walk along the grounds of the Ranch. As you walk, Scott will identify the birds by sight and by sound, and teach you about the types of birds seen on the property. This is for both the novice and the more advanced birder. Cost: Complimentary and reserved for Lodging Guests Dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 14, 28…
November 2021
Songwriting Workshop with David Wilcox
"If you decide to trust heart over cleverness, you not only get a song that moves you, you get a song that moves you toward being who you want to be.” - David Wilcox Join us for a three-night retreat that will provoke creativity and inspire both professional and aspiring songwriters. Spanning a wide range of approaches depending on each person's experience level, David will carefully push and help edit pieces of songwriting. For more advanced songwriters, David will take…