*All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests 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, Tuesdays & Saturdays through September 5 Complimentary…

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*All activities are temporarily reserved for in-house lodging guests only. Advanced reservations for lodging guests are required. Walk-in reservations cannot be serviced at this time. Whether you're here to relax or play or experience it all, the Ranch has something for everyone big and small! 8:30 AM - Guided Nature Hike  |  Mat Pilates (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun only) 9:00 AM - Archery  |  Fly-Fishing Lesson  |  First Zip Line Tour Starts 9:30 AM - Horseback Trail Ride 10:00 AM…

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A dark summer night is the perfect time to sit back, look up, and enjoy silent, star-studded skies. While being tucked away in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Ranch has very little light pollution creating the ideal setting for stargazing and experiencing the most magical meteor showers and comet sightings. COMET NEOWISE July 10 – Mid August The brightest comet to be visible from the Northern Hemisphere in a quarter-century! 3 miles across, the comet's nucleus is covered with sooty…

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Every day is s'mores day 'round the Ranch, but this day deserves something extra sweet! Join the celebration and roast a 'mallow (or two) by the fire in the cool Rocky Mountain breeze. *All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only. SPECIALTY S'MORES 5pm – 9pm | Hallowed Grounds Coffee Shop Pick up your extra-special s'mores kit and enjoy them at one of our outdoor fire pits: Heck’s Tavern, High Lonesome Lodge, (3rd level and 4th level),…

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We appreciate the extra sweetness our honey bees bring to the Ranch every year. Pick up a Honey Comb Cookie at the Front Desk and join us in celebrating these incredible busy bees! **This event is complimentary and reserved for Lodging Guests only. Beehive Tour 9:30am | Zach's Mercantile Join Chef John on a tour of our Ranch bees, learn their importance to our ecology system, and understand the care and maintenance bee hives require. Space is Limited. Please reserve…

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GAZE UPON THE STARS WITH US *All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only. Gather the family and share in the story of the stars. Join guest Astronomer Dave Schlichting as he leads us on an astounding tour of the magnificent display that is the night sky on the precipice of the Continental Divide. We are elated to offer a number of Star Parties this summer. 8PM | Heck's Tavern Patio Complimentary for Lodging Guests FOR…

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Celebrate Labor Day with a weekend getaway to the Colorado mountains. Grab your cowboy hat and wrangle up the little ones for family-friendly fun enjoying a summer BBQ, lassoing competition, and some whiskey for the adults. Holiday events are reserved for lodging guests only. Friday, September 4, 2020 Family Bingo Night 7pm – 9pm | Axel's Pavilion Spend the evening with your family in the open-air pavilion, with fireside s'mores and drinks for purchase.  Saturday, September 5, 2020 Mindful Mornings…

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*All activities are temporarily reserved for in-house lodging guests only. Advanced reservations for lodging guests are required. Walk-in reservations cannot be serviced at this time. Whether you're here to relax or play or experience it all, the Ranch has something for everyone big and small! 8:30 AM - Studio Yoga (Starting Nov.)   9:00 AM - Guided Fall Foliage Hike  |  Fly-Fishing Lesson 9:30 AM - Pony Ride 10:00 AM - Divide Zip Line Tour (5 Zip Lines)  |  Horseback Trail Ride  | …

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*All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only.  Every mid-September to mid-October during mating or “rutting” season the mature bull elk attracts a harem of cow elk by showing off his massive antlers, flaunting his strong physique, giving off a musky odor, and distinctively bellowing, barking, whistling, and grunting.  Complimentary for Lodging Guests Register and Meet at Zach's Mercantile: 970-726-8231 Tours are Saturdays and Sundays during the prime autumn season, mid-September to mid-October. *Schedule subject to…

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*All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only.  Join us on a walk or mild hike with poles, learn proper technique, get ready for the upcoming winter Nordic season. Date: September 26, October 3, 10, & 17 Cost: Complimentary for Lodging Guests Location: Zach's/Outdoors FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Visit Zach’s Mercantile or call (970) 726-8231

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