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*Special events are reserved for overnight lodging guests only. Dates subject to change based on season/weather. Minimum of 4 guests for the event to occur. 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…

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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. Reserved for Lodging Guests. Must register 24 hours in advance. DATES:June 13th & 27thJuly 18th & 20thAugust 10th Duration: 90 Minutes Cost: $50 minimum of 4…

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Catch quality time with dad and release your cares with a weekend of Rocky Mountain family fun. Celebrate with special discounts on activities and spa treatments for Dad, live music Friday through Sunday, and food specials (including a complimentary specialty cocktail for Dad)! From fly fishing to zip lining, check out our daily events calendar for the full list of activities for the whole family! Daily Activities *Holiday events are complimentary and reserved for lodging guests only. Pricing for dining…

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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. Friday, August 30 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 Here! Savor Summer Cooking Demo 2-4 PM | $125/Person | Yager House | Sign up with Concierge…

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Experience once-a-year wild and majestic elk bugling. During mating or “rutting” season, the mature bull elk attract a harem of cow elk by showing off his massive antlers, flaunting his strong physique, and distinctively bellowing, whistling, and grunting. Reserved for Lodging Guests Register at Zach’s Mercantile 970-726-8231 or with our Concierge at 970-726-7000 ext. 716 Meet at Zach's Mercantile *Schedule subject to change based on weather and elk activity levels.

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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…

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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. 6:30 PM: Horses and Wranglers leave Stables for Parade 6:45 PM: Horses and Wranglers arrive at Heck’s Lawn for the lighting ceremony 6:50 PM: Pre-Tree Lighting Remarks 7 PM: Tree Lighting & Pet/Meet the Horses…

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Cut your own Christmas tree at the Ranch this holiday season! When you stay with us between Nov. 30 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…

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Help us celebrate 50 magnificent years of Nordic skiing tradition at the Ranch! 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…

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Devil's Thumb Ranch was named a top 3 destination for spending the Christmas Holiday in the United States in 2023 by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, and for good reason! 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…

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