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October 2023
Songwriting Retreat 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…
November 2023
Seasonal Ranch Closure
We're closed for our seasonal refresh! We can't wait to welcome you back on November 16th!
Snow Season Daily Activities
*All activities are reserved for overnight lodging guests and Ranches owners only, weather-dependent, and require advanced reservations. Complimentary: Yoga, Hikes, and Movies DAILY SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM - Daily Yoga | meditation after class 9:00 AM - Private Ski Lesson: Classic & Skate 10:00 AM - Feed Sleigh Ride* | Group Guided Fat Bike Tour | Yoga (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) 10:30 AM - Winter Horseback Ride 11:00 AM - Buckaroo Horseback Ride | Intro to Classic Skiing (Group Lesson) | Intro…
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!
Guided Stargazing Experience
Join us on a journey through the cosmos! This unique experience offers the opportunity to peer into the skies using a high-quality telescope along with expert astronomer, Luke. You'll learn about the formation of stars and galaxies, constellations and their folklore, how to take astrological measurements, and more. Top it all off with complimentary sparkling wine under the star-filled Rocky Mountain sky. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Reserve with our concierge by emailing concierge@devilsthumbranch.com or calling 970-726-7000…
Holiday Mixology Class
Get in the holiday spirit with craft cocktails that embrace the season! We'll be mixing up a Thanksgiving cocktail or two that you can customize to your taste. Learn a little bit about mixing drinks and our selection of spirits, then sit back and relax while you sip your creation. 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…
December 2023
Christmas Season 2023 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. Every Saturday and Sunday during the month of December, join us for holiday festivities to keep the fun going all month! *Holiday activities are reserved for…
Tommelfest 2023
Raise your glogg (old-fashioned Swedish spiced wine) for our annual Tommelfest celebration! Kick off the beginning of the winter season at our Viking-themed Nordic festival 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 addition to the outdoor fun, warm up with special Tommelfest Winter Retail Savings of…









