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May 2021
Memorial Day Weekend 2021 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Celebrate the holiday weekend appreciating our beautiful country in the untamed natural landscapes of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. *Holiday activities are reserved for lodging guests only and complimentary with the exception of dining. Our Reservations Team is happy to assist with all lodging, dining, and activity reservations. Book now online or call (970) 726-7000. Mindful Mornings – Daily Complimentary. Reservations Required. 8:30am | Yoga | Studio at Ranch Creek Spa 8:30am | Nature Hike | Zach's Mercantile Social…
Sunset Zip Line Tour
*Reserved for Overnight Lodging Guests and Ranches Owners Only At sunset, take flight over meadows and through the pines of our Rocky Mountain wilderness. Experience five zip lines with our longest reaching 1,600 feet and speeds up to 40 miles per hour! Cost: $110/person Riders must be between 80lbs and 275lbs to ride. Maximum 8 people. Tour is weather-dependent. Reservations & Check-In: Zach’s Mercantile (970) 726-8231 Around the Monthly Full Moon: Friday & Saturday, May 28 & 29 - Flower Moon Friday &…
Daily Summer Activities
*All activities are reserved for overnight lodging guests and Ranches owners only, weather-dependent, and require advanced reservations. Complimentary: Yoga, Nature Hikes, Paddleboard Yoga, Fly Casting Lessons, and Movies DAILY SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM - Guided Nature Hike | Yoga 9:00 AM - Archery | Fly-Fishing Lesson | Zip Line Tour 9:30 AM - Cattle Ride (Fri & Sun) | 1.5 Hr Horseback Ride | Pony Ride 10:00 AM - Guided Mountain Biking | Hatchet Throwing | 30 Min or 1.5 Hr Horseback…
June 2021
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…
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…
September 2021
Late Summer Daily Activities
*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…
Early Fall Daily Activities
*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…
October 2021
Fall Daily Activities
*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…
December 2021
Christmas Tree Cutting
Cut your own Christmas tree at the Ranch this holiday season! When you stay with us between Dec. 1 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…
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. Meet at Zach's Mercantile | Complimentary and reserved for lodging guests and season passholders. Limited space. Reservations required through Zach's Mercantile by calling 970-726-8231.