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*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…

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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…

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*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…

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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…

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*All activities are reserved for overnight lodging guests and Ranches owners only, weather-dependent, and require advanced reservations. Complimentary: Yoga, Nature Hikes, and Movies DAILY SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM - Guided Nature Hike  |  Yoga 9:30 AM - 1.5 Hr Horseback Ride  |  Pony Ride 10:00 AM - Guided Mountain Biking  |  30 Min or 1.5 Hr Horseback Ride  |  Pony Ride  |  Yoga (Meditation After Mon & Fri) 11:00 AM - Youth Archery 11:30 AM - 45 Min Horseback Ride 12:00 PM…

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*All activities are reserved for overnight lodging guests and Ranches owners only, weather-dependent, and require advanced reservations. Complimentary: Yoga, Nature Hikes, and Movies DAILY SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM - Guided Nature Hike  |  Yoga 9:30 AM - 1.5 Hr Horseback Ride  |  Pony Ride 10:00 AM - Guided Mountain Biking  |  30 Min or 1.5 Hr Horseback Ride  |  Pony Ride  |  Yoga (Meditation After Mon & Fri) 11:00 AM - Youth Archery 11:30 AM - 45 Min Horseback Ride 12:00 PM…

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*All activities are reserved for overnight lodging guests and Ranches owners only, weather-dependent, and require advanced reservations. Complimentary: Yoga, Fall Foliage Hikes, and Movies DAILY SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM - Guided Fall Foliage Hike  |  Daily Yoga (Mon-Fri | Meditation after class Mon-Wed) 10:00 AM - 1.5-Hr Horseback Ride 10:30 AM - Pony Ride 11:00 AM - Guided Mountain Biking 11:30 AM - 45-Min Horseback Ride 1:00 PM - Archery  |  Wellness Wednesday 2:00 PM - Laser Rifle Biathlon  |  1.5-Hr…

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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 birding adventure is for both the novice and the more advanced birder. Complimentary and reserved for Lodging Guests Dates: May 21 June 18 July 16 and 23 August 13 September…

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With a paintbrush in one hand and a wine glass in the other, create a keepsake masterpiece inspired by the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain setting. 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. Complimentary and reserved for Lodging Guests only. Space is limited. Please reserve at the Front Desk or with Guest Services (970-726-7000 ext. 716).

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*Special events are reserved for lodging guests only.  Two Tour Times: 8:30 AM & 1:30 PM 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 a 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,…

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