Peaceful Valley

Peaceful Valley Ranch is located in a beautiful valley nestled under the continental divide, near Rocky Mountain National Park and the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. We have been making friends from around the world for 52 years!

Guest Capacity: 70
Meeting Capacity: 120
Dates Open:
Jan 01 2010 to Dec 31 2010
Riding Dates: May 16 2010 to Aug 17 2010
Minimum Age For Independent Riding: 6 years old
Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch: 0 years old
Nearest Airport:
DIA- Denver International Airport

Lodging Description:
We have both cozy cabins with a fireplace and a hot tub and pine paneled lodge room of various sizes. Each has a private bath and includes a hearty breakfast or the option of our full meal plan.

Recreation Description:
We have scheduled activities for all ages and all interests- join them if you chose! Take a relaxing walk along the river (or read a book on one of the benches) or explore the rugged backcountry and timberline with our naturalist. Enjoy historical and scenic van tours. Ride into the wilderness for a pack trip, or let us set up a tent for a family overnight campout. Learn to fly fish in our pond, or one of the many rivers and lakes that surround us. Visit the barnyard, pan for gold with the kids and take pictures of them "bustin' mutton" at the weekly rodeo. Evening activities include barn dance, magic shows, hootenannys, old west night, and cowboy campfires.

Food Description:
Enjoy time-tested recipies served in breathtaking, unique settings by an attentive staff. The breakfast on the mountain Tuesday morning, Steak and Salmon BBQ, meadow lunch, and cobbler in the livery are all occasions to enjoy great food with wonderful people in memorable settings. We always have a large variety of options at every meal, so even the picky or restricted diet goes away satisfied.

Rates

• Adult Rate: From $1375 to $1875 / week
• Children Rate: 3 and under- free 4-12 years- $1275
• Service Charge/Tip Rate: Tips will be added to your bill- most guests chose to leave between 10-20%.
• Tax Rate: 4.75%
• Accepted Payment Methods Personal checks, cash, travelers checks, and all major credit cards accepted
• Travel Agents Accepted: Yes
• Non-Riding Rates Available 

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Accomodations

• Lodge Accommodations
• Cabin Accommodations
• Weekly Stay: 6 nights Sunday-Saturday
• Partial Week Stay During Peak Season

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Activities

Children's Program:
Usually four different age groups, from four years through the teen years, each group with their own counselor. Younger kids attend to the barnyard animals, take riding lessons, enjoy pioneer days (making corn-husk dolls, candles and taffee) fishing, panning for gold, swimming, climbing wall, rodeo practice, hayrides, crafts, games, and lots more. The older ones can do all that plus canoeing, tubing the river, rock climbing, and mountain climbing.
Minimum Age: 4     Maximum Age: 18

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Other Amenities

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Other Seasons

Winter:
Lodging/meal/activity packages for: Fall colors, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, Valentines Day, Easter, and Mothers Day. Snowshoe, Cross country ski, and snowmobile rentals available during snow season

• Winter Season: December 20 to March 31
• Cross-Country: Yes
• Downhill: Yes
• Snow Shoe: Yes
• Sleigh Rides: Yes
• Snomobile: Yes

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Bed & Breakfast:
A great spot to get away and enjoy a cozy lodge room, a luxurious king suite with jetted tub, or a romantic, secluded cabin with a private hot tub and fireplace in the living room.

• Capacity: 70
• Season: September through May
• Activities: Wildlife and fall color viewing; snow shoeing, cross country and downhill skiing; hiking and mountain climbing; mountain bike and horseback riding.

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Special Events

Conventions, Meetings & Retreats:
We have state-of-the art meeting rooms available in sizes from 300 to 1500 square feet. Our conference director will make sure your meetings run smoothly and efficiently. Unique venues such as mountain top amphitheater, riverside decks, the livery/saloon, and the historic dance hall helps your group to think "out of the box"

• Activities: Riding, hiking, fishing, skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling. Unique team builders include chili cook-off, corporate rodeo, climbing wall
• Capacity: 120
• Minimum Nights: 1
• Season: September through May

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Weddings:
The romantic Peaceful Valley chapel looks out at miles of continental divide, and seats up to 75 ppl. Outdoor weddings at the Mountain View Amphitheater (seats 200), and Aspen Meadow (seats 250). Rehearsal dinners/picnics and parties in the livery, receptions in the riverside dining room and historic dance hall.

• Planning: Our wedding coordinator will help you locate local vendors for your every need
• Officiant: A variety of local officiants are available.

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Family Reunions:
Groups of all ages and interests love spending time together at Peaceful Valley Ranch. We have private rooms for you to use to set out photo albums, play games, whatever you might need. Our staff can assist in providing child care for an adults night out, and the kitchen will even prepare a favorite meal! Many families have used our ranch to get together and spend time building lifetime memories!

• Capacity: 120
• Discount: depends on season
• Book Entire Ranch
  yes- depending on season and desired facilities. Call for details.

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