Reunions

Tillie and the Kemp clan

We’re eager to help your family or group organize the best reunion ever. This page provides an overview of what we have to offer. For more details, please click on the links below.

• SEASONS Open year around for family reunions. Many families come during the summer dude ranch season (ten weeks between Father’s Day and late August). Others prefer spring or fall using our retreat rates.
  Winter (January through March) - special low rates apply.
  
• FACILITIES Three gathering areas seating from 60 to 150 theatre style; with breakout rooms. For smaller groups of 12-15 people, guest houses also available. Outdoor picnic areas available for larger groups up to 1500 people.
  
• LODGING Capacity: 30 single occupancy; 50 double occupancy. Twenty-six lodging units, including 11 cabins, 2 guest houses with complete kitchens and 13 lodge rooms. Tastefully decorated in country and western décor. All units have private baths. Phones and Internet access available in meeting rooms and Business Center.
  
• INTERNET ACCESS – BUSINESS CENTER: High-speed T-1 Internet access (cable and wireless) available in Office, Heritage and Red Ridge meeting rooms. Business Center includes computer, printer, fax and color copier. Telephones in Heritage, Red Ridge and Wagon Wheel buildings. Audio-visual equipment available for a modest fee.
  
• RATES Standard overnight Retreat/Reunion Package. Rates adjusted to fit your group’s needs. Lower rates in winter months.
  
• FOOD Wholesome and fresh, with prompt, friendly service, featuring our own “Heart-J” natural beef, home baking, and health-conscious dishes. Meals and breaks included in package rates and served in a variety of locations.
  
• BEVERAGES At your request, we provide wine/beer or full bar service for your event. We feature the best from Colorado wineries and breweries. Your own choice of wines, beers and liquors may also be ordered in advance. Under state law, all wine, beer and bartending services must be arranged through the Ranch.
  
• AMENITIES Outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, volleyball, horseshoes, basketball and game room.
  
• NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
  Golf courses, white-water rafting, Rocky Mountain National Park, Loveland Museum and Sculpture Garden, Estes Park Village, Roosevelt National Forest, Fort Collins, Boulder, Gold Rush towns, and much more.
  
• LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS: One hour and 15 minutes from Denver International Airport. In the foothills seven miles west of Loveland, Colorado, on US Highway 34, 18 miles east of Estes Park, 20 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park. Altitude is between 5,200 and 7,000 feet, on 3,200 acres.
  
• TRAVEL TIPS What to Wear, Vacation Insurance, One-Stop Travel planning, Additional lodging, Car rentals, and more.
  
• SERVICES & POLICIES Laundry, Pets, Tips, Smoking, alcoholic beverages, and more.
  

The Pratt Girls and Susan Jessup (center) - fifty years of reunions at Sylvan Dale

If you chose to schedule your family reunion during the summer dude ranch season, the program, both for adults and you, is already planned out for you. During other times of the year, you can make arrangements for your family to experience the following activities:

• HORSEBACK RIDING. 3200 acres to explore. Trailrides, breakfast rides, steak rides, moonlight rides, lunch rides, overnight pack trips, lessons, cattle drives and more.
  
• FISHING For everyone from kids to experienced fly fishermen – two miles of private river access, trophy trout and bass lakes.
  
• HAYRIDES Let us take your family on a ranch tour with Sundance and Howdy, our Belgian team, or if you prefer, on a tractor-drawn hayride
  
• NATURE, BIRDING, HIKING New worlds to explore on foot, on your own.
  
• WESTERN DANCING AND ENTERTAINMENT Treat your group to Western-style fun and entertainment
  
• MASSAGES A great way to relax after all the activities.