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June 2021
Cattle Barn Tour
Pull on your boots and get up close with our cattle. Tour the barn and go out to the pasture to learn all about the life of a real rancher, from birthing calves and raising cattle to what makes our herd pure-blood Wagyu. Cost: Complimentary for Lodging Guests Only Dates: Every Friday, June 4 through July Details: Sign up required at Front Desk. Waterproof boots are required. Meet at/depart from the front entrance.
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…
July 2021
Fourth of July 2021 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. Pricing for dining options listed below. Friday, July 2 Cattle Barn Tour 11am – 12pm | Reservations Required | Learn More Live Music 7 – 9pm | Heck’s Tavern Saturday, July 3 Kendra's Garden Tour 10 – 11am | Between Ranch House Restaurant…
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…
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…
Intimate Concert 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 Saturday, November 20th | 8 PM | Broad Axe Barn | Complementary to All Lodging Guests After hosting a Songwriting Workshop at the Ranch, David Wilcox will be performing an intimate concert for the workshop attendees and all lodging guests. More About David Wilcox By so…
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:…
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Ignite your holiday spirit at our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join us for an evening of fun, including a visit from Santa Claus, 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:…
December 2021
Tommelfest 2021
It's the return of our Annual Tommelfest! Raise your glogg (old-fashioned Swedish spiced wine) for our annual Viking-themed Nordic festival celebration. Kick-off the beginning of the winter season at Tommelfest with free skate & classic cross country ski lessons from DTR Ski Instructors & CU Ski Team Coaches, keg toss, Swedish meatballs, and more–all in the spirit of the first cross-country skiers from Norway and Sweden where the sport originated. In the event that snow conditions do not support Nordic…
May 2022
Mother’s Day at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Mother's Day at heck's Tavern Mother’s Day Menu will be available for guests on Saturday and Sunday! Poke salmon salad with fresh ginger dressing – $18 Grilled prawn pasta with a garlic mushroom pasta sauce – $28 Bouillabaisse stew with mini crostini – $16 Mothers will also receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine/mimosa. Please call 970-726-7013 or Ext 613 from your guestroom to reserve a table or place a to-go order for lunch or dinner. Mother's Day at Ranch House…