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December 2022
Christmas Tree Cutting
Cut your own Christmas tree at the Ranch this holiday season! When you stay with us between Dec. 11 and Dec. 25, you can take a little piece of your Rocky Mountain stay home with you! Bundle up, prepare the hot cocoa, and wander into the peaceful woods in search of the perfect tree. While your tree is not for use on site, you can take it home to decorate and enjoy all holiday season long (go ahead, leave it…
Christmas Season 2022 at the Ranch
A white Christmas here is more than just a dream, but a certainty in the Rocky Mountains. Dash through blankets of snow on horseback or sleigh ride, or slow down for a scenic tour on skis or snowshoes. Spend silent nights strolling under twinkling lights or wrapped up by the fire under the stars. Delight in special holiday events such as breakfast with Santa, Christmas crafts, signature holiday feasts, and more. *Holiday activities are reserved for lodging guests only and…
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Ignite your holiday spirit at our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join us for an evening of fun, including hot cocoa by the fire, holiday music, and more. **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: (970) 726-7000 ext. 716. TREE…
New Year’s Eve 2022–23
Toast a farewell to 2022 in true Ranch fashion! As the most wonderful time of the year comes to an end, celebrate with a well-deserved spa treatment, a delectable meal in Ranch House Restaurant, a holiday hot chocolate bar, and more. Toast to the end of the year with a glass of bubbly and the even sweeter company of loved ones. *Holiday activities are reserved for lodging guests only and complimentary with the exception of restaurant dining. Our Concierge Team…
July 2023
Fourth of July 2023 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
sAturday, July 1 Celebrate our nation's Independence Day, Ranch-style! Gather your family for a day of outdoor activities in the fresh mountain air and summer sunshine. Fill your holiday weekend with live music, a fantastic Holiday BBQ Buffet, and more exciting daily offerings. Holiday Activities In addition to our Daily Activities offerings from yoga to horseback rides (and so much more) enjoy some summer fun with the special Fourth of July festivities below! 11 AM - 3PM Holiday Buffet &…
Fourth of July 2023 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Celebrate our nation's Independence Day, Ranch-style! Gather your family for a day of outdoor activities in the fresh mountain air and summer sunshine. Holiday events are reserved for and complimentary for lodging guests and The Ranches owners only. Tuesday, July 4 Reserve your spot for Daily Activities like morning yoga on the lawn, a wagon ride, guided hikes and more! All Day Lawn Games | Heck's Lawn 11 AM - 12:30 PM Beekeeping Experience | Meet at Zach's Merchantile 5-8 PM Live Music |…
September 2023
Labor Day Weekend 2023 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. Friday, September 1 Daily Activities From an early garden tour or yoga to hiking, fly fishing and movies, pack your day with fun mountain activities! 7:30 AM - 8 PM | See All Activities Below! Wagon Ride 4:30 PM | Main Lobby Square Dancing & Live Music 7 – 9 PM…
November 2023
Thanksgiving 2023 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. Find our signature holiday events in orange. **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…
Wine & Chocolate Pairing
We're excited to bring together two of our favorite indulgences—decadent chocolates, and complementary wines. Our talented pastry chef will be crafting a variety of chocolates in-house, providing fresh and unique bites to excite your palate. We've enlisted our in-house sommelier to carefully select wines to pair with each chocolate. Sample a wide range of wines, learn a few things along the way, and most importantly, enjoy a truly scrumptious experience. Registration coming soon!
Holiday Tree Lighting
Help us countdown to the lighting of our Christmas tree and kick off the holiday season! Roast s'mores around the fire, sing Christmas carols and catch a cameo from some of our favorite horses from the herd as they parade in for the tree lighting. 5–5:20 PM: Grab festive drinks at Heck’s Bar5:30 PM: Ceremony to kick off the holiday season5:45 PM: Toast & Tree Lighting Moment6 PM: Guests come back in for seated dinner in Heck’s Reservations for Heck's…