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June 2021
Mindfulness Horseback Ride
*Special events are reserved for lodging guests and The Ranches owners only. Ride out on the trails guided by one of our wranglers and yoga instructors for a mindful experience connecting with our horses and surrounding nature. Hitch the horses halfway through the ride for a 45-minute restorative yoga session on our mats in a grove of aspen trees. Finish with a peaceful ride back to the stables. Cost: $150/person Dates: Every Thursday, June 10 through September. Subject to availability…
Live Music at Heck’s Tavern
It doesn’t get much better than live tunes, flavorful food, and tasty cocktails. That’s why local musicians set the "tune" for fun-filled nights at Heck's Tavern. Enjoy live music performances from various bluegrass and country artists. One thing’s for certain, they all bring good vibes and great energy! Complimentary and reserved for lodging guests and The Ranches owners only.
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…
Father’s Day Weekend 2021
Catch quality time with dad and release your cares with a weekend of Rocky Mountain family fun. Celebrate the man in your life with activities like fly casting lessons, touring our Wagyu cattle barns, live music, holiday BBQ, and more. *Holiday events are complimentary and reserved for lodging guests only. Pricing for dining options listed below. Friday, June 18 Cattle Barn Tour 11am – 12pm | Reservations Required | Learn More Live Music 7 – 9pm | Heck's Tavern Saturday,…
July 2021
Fourth of July 2021 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
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. Pricing for dining options listed below. Friday, July 2 Cattle Barn Tour 11am – 12pm | Reservations Required | Learn More Live Music 7 – 9pm | Heck’s Tavern Saturday, July 3 Kendra's Garden Tour 10 – 11am | Between Ranch House Restaurant…
Kendra’s Garden Tour
*Reserved and complimentary lodging guests and The Ranches owners 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, Saturdays through September 4 Meet at Kendra's Garden between Ranch…
Peak Stargazing Nights
Look to the sky on these dates for Self-Guided Stargazing! A dark, quiet night is the perfect time to sit back, look up, and enjoy the mesmerizing 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. DELTA AQUARIIDS METEOR SHOWER July 28–29 Produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht, this shower can…
September 2021
Labor Day Weekend 2021 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch
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. Pricing for dining options listed below. Friday, September 3 Live Music 7 – 9 PM | Heck’s Tavern Saturday, September 4 Kendra's Garden Tour 10 – 11 AM | Between Ranch House Restaurant and the Spa Hamburger & Hot Dog Stand 12 – 2 PM | Hallowed Grounds Movie Under the…
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…