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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 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. Thursday, July 4 Reserve your spot for Daily Activities like morning yoga on the lawn, a wagon ride, guided hikes and more! All Day Lawn Games | Heck's Lawn 11 AM - 12:30 PM Beekeeping Experience | Meet at Zach's Mercantile 2-4 PM | Savor…

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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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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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Attend the Rocky Mountain Yule Celebration at Headwaters Center in Winter Park & enjoy 25% off lodging at the Ranch! Headwaters Center in downtown Winter Park is hosting its third annual Rocky Mountain Yule Celebration! Dress up and cut a rug with live music! Participate in a silent auction just in time to secure unique holiday gifts for the family. Enjoy the band, a buffet dinner, and two drink tickets with your $125 admission ticket. All proceeds from admission, bar,…

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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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Toast a farewell to 2024 in true Ranch fashion! Celebrate the arrival of the new year in grand style at Devil’s Thumb Ranch! Join us for family fun, including delicious food and drinks, festive games, and a live DJ to keep you grooving for both an East Coast and midnight toast! *Holiday activities 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…

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Sip, dip, and delight in this delicious experience for wine and chocolate lovers! Join us for a tasting of three different kinds of bubbles—Champagne, prosecco, and Cava methode champenoise to learn about each variety and how the fine wines are made. While you sip and learn, dip fruits, brownie bites, marshmallows and more in three different chocolate fondues. Reserved for lodging guests only, and limited to 30 participants. To book, contact Ranch Concierge at the phone number or email below.…

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