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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2013 Dude Ranch Vacations Brochure
Transcript of 2013 Dude Ranch Vacations Brochure
2939 N. County Rd. 31DLoveland, CO 80538www.sylvandale.com
Contact us:[email protected] 970-667-3915 • Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999
Discover Your lnner Cowboy™
atSylvan Dale Guest Ranch
67 Years in the Saddle — 1946-2013Summer Dude Ranch Vacations
Great Fun! Great Food! Great Folks!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Saddle up for a fun ride!
Ranch chores
Quality time!
Welcome to the Sylvan Dale experience! Our ranch family is proud of our heritage and we're eager to share it with you. The warmth you will find here relates to our love for people and
the Western lifestyle.
We consider ourselves the keepers of old-fashioned fun—the kind that builds family closeness. Life's simple joys await you at Sylvan Dale…so do we!
Howdy Folks!
The Jessup Lodge
The Jessups: David & Linda, Dave & Susan
Family Owned, Family Operated – Since 1946
There's Still Room for a Few Good Folks!
We are so looking forward to sharing the beauty of Sylvan Dale with you this summer. If you are
planning a return visit, a 10% “Old Timer” discount as well as the welcome sound of the dinner bell awaits! If you are planning your first visit, you can look forward to a unique vacation experience and the opportunity to become “Old Timers” yourselves! Just call! We’ll make it easy. Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999.
Protected!Our ranch is committed to preserving the history and the beauty of the Sylvan Dale Valley. We have protected over 70% of our 3200 acre ranch with conservation easements. Now you can rest easy! Sylvan Dale will be here for your future generations to enjoy as it is today—free from development and full of nature’s wonders.
Rock ClimbingThe climb up the rock face of Green Ridge gets high marks from our guests. Adults and children alike experience the unique challenge and the thrill of success. Experienced safety-conscious guides provid harnesses and helmets and lots of encouragement. Climbing builds strength, focus and self-confidence and it sure elicits a lot of smiles from our climbers!
One thousand years ago, Freemont people found shelter in a shallow cave in Echo Rock.
Later, Indian tribes wintered in the valley seeking refuge from the snows of the high country. In the 1800s, folks sought healing from respiratory ailments in the crisp, clean mountain air. Hospitality rooted itself in the 1920s when Frend Neville, a local cattleman, built a lodge and four cabins on the banks of the Big Thompson River and called it Sylvan Dale.
The Jessup story began in 1934 when a Kansas kid, working his way through college, arrived in the valley for a summer job and caught a vision of what the little ranch on the Big Thompson could someday be. Eleven years later, in 1946, Maurice and his wife, Mayme, bought Sylvan Dale.
The Big Thompson Flood of 1976 threatened to put an end to the dream, but reconstruction efforts were successful and the Ranch continues to bless folks to this day.
March 7, 2013 marks the beginning of our 67th year at Sylvan Dale. Much has happened since
our parents, with barely enough money to make the down payment, grabbed hold of a dream and made it a reality. The growth and change that has happened since this humble beginning has helped define who and what we are today.
We would love to share the beauty of Sylvan Dale with your family this season.
67 Years in the saddle!Reservations To make your reservations, please call our toll- free number 877-667-3999 or email us at [email protected]. We are happy to hold your space for two weeks while awaiting your deposit.
Deposit In order to secure your reservation, we ask for a deposit of 30% of the total package rate to be paid
within two weeks from the time you make your reservation. If your family numbers 20 or more, we ask for a 50% deposit.
Payments Final payment is due at check out, but you are welcome to prepay. Personal and traveller checks are encouraged, and we also accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
Cancellations If your family is less than 20 people, and if you cancel within 90 days of arrival, we will refund your deposit less $100 per person processing fee. If your family numbers 20 or more, monies paid up front are not refundable. We recommend travelers insurance to secure your investment should something prevent you from coming.
Transportation from Airport Most of our guests prefer to rent a car at the airport for convenience and increased sight-seeing options.
If you prefer, there is shuttle service direct from the Denver International Airport to our ranch entry at a per-person fee.
Smoke-Free Environment In order to assure all our guests a safe and healthy stay, there is no smoking inside any Sylvan Dale building or on the trails.
Alcohol Policy Sylvan Dale serves fine wines and local micro-brews. State law does not allow you to bring your own alcoholic beverages into the dining room or other gathering areas.
Nitty Gritty Facts
I didn’t miss TV at all, everything was so much fun. I wish every kid could go to the Sylvan Dale Dude Ranch at least once. — Sean Vierra (9 years old)
Endless backcountry to explore and trout the size of my leg!
— Bill and Gayle Carey, Denver, Colorado
Love Letters!
We wanted to thank you for the most incredible stay at any resort to date. We will return.
— James and Janice Laughlin, Parker, CO
So…saddle up with us in 2013!
Through a lifetime of hopes and dreams solidly based on faith, dedication and hard work, the Jessups and their two children, David and Susan, increased the 125 acre ranch to a 5,000 acre working ranch with cattle, horses and guest facilities to accommodate families and group events.
Our brand of Western fun includes something for everyone, from the welcome hayride pulled byour Belgian team to the cheers and action of the Gymkhana finale.
Lots to do…no pres sure to do it!
Partner up with a Sylvan Dale mount for adventures in the arena and on the trail. Round up cattle… Explore the back country… Break into a gentle lope and learn to "sit the jog!" Head out in the early morning for breakfast on the trail or saddle up for the overnight pack trip to Cow Camp. Cowboy cookin’ never tasted so good!
Anglers love the challenge of the Big Thompson River and the trophy trout waters of the Big Valley. If you prefer to keep your catch, head for our stocked ponds where brightly-colored rainbow await.
Evening fun is designed with everyone in mind. Enjoy cowboy entertainment, family softball, Western dancing and songs around the campfire. What better way to embrace the spirit of the Old West!
We are an equal opportunity provider authorized by special use permit for the Roosevelt National Forest.
Sylvan Dale–the Place for Family Reunions
Families have gathered at Sylvan Dale for up to four generations! Why? It’s a safe environment where family members of all ages can bond through
wholesome old-fashioned fun with such activities as catching a rainbow trout for dinner, playing family softball, saddling up for a riding adventure, tapping their toes at the Western dance night and roasting marshmallows over an evening campfire. It's a magical environment for creating memories that last a lifetime. Ask about The Wagon Wheel - the perfect facility for your family reunion.
Our kids, ages 13 and 15, and my niece and nephew, 12 and 9, enjoyed the freedom to roam and play. We love the Sylvan Dale Ranch and we will be back!
— Karen Nolan, Vista, CA
A 2013 Exclusive! “Dude Lite – A Family Affair” June 16-22.The best of the basics with a wide variety of à la carte activities for all ages. Perfect for the price conscious family who wants to play together.
Dude Lite offers quality family time at our lowest price. Hike the trails, take a dip in the outdoor heated pool, fish the pond, fly fish the river, visit the baby foals, participate in ranch chores, gather at the campfire for s’mores, hop on the wagon for a ride on the Foothills Trail, play a game of tennis, softball, horseshoe, or volleyball; explore Cottonwood Gulch. Available à la carte activities: horseback riding, guided fly fishing, trap shooting, yoga and massage. Six night’s lodging and 17 ranch-style meals. Ideal for families large and small!
Adult: $1299 Youth: $999 Child: $699 (13 and up) (ages 6-12) (ages 3-5)
Dude Lite
Nearby FunRocky Mountain National Park offers scenic drives and high country hikes with breathtaking views. We'll pack a box lunch for you.
Golf There are two 18-hole golf courses seven miles away and three more within a 20-mile radius.
Shopping in the area includes art galleries, antique shops, malls, and souvenir shops.
Mountain Biking nearby at Devil’s Backbone and Bobcat Ridge open space. (BYOB)
Breakfast RideUp at the crack of dawn, mount up and head out for breakfast on the trail.
Cowboy coffee never tasted so good!
Overnight Pack TripSaddle up for the highlight of the week! Climb in elevation through ponderosa forests to 7,120 ft to reach Cow Camp, a 1930’s historic log cabin. Camp Cookie will be a waitin’ with steak, taters, and tales around the campfire. Sleep under the stars and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast before you head down the trail to “home”. Unforgettable!
back country adventures
Our youth program is designed for ages 6-12 offering a wide variety
of outdoor fun and educational activities: western riding instruction, trail rides, mare and foal care, ranch chores, nature awareness hikes, river tubing, gathering eggs, archery, and rock climbing. Cottonwood Gulch provides a haven for kids with tree fort, tipi, and club house/nature center. The hike to Eagle Ridge for an overnight campout is a real adventure!
Children under the age of six can join in on some youth program adventures as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Adventures for Kids
For the 14th season, Gray Wolf will transport guests back in time to the mid-1800s with an authentic living history program. Gray Wolf’s Cheyenne grandparents taught him “the old ways” and he honors his heritage by sharing these traditions: living closer to the Earth, leather and bead crafts, edible plants, archery, tracking, “the way of the Pipe” and much more! Many guests have returned again and again—a testimony in itself.
Native American Week Returns
A unique theme for each week!Week 1: The Ranch Hand (June 23-29)Brush up on your riding skills, sort cattle, fix fence, drive ”Kid” the draft horse, set irrigation for livestock pastures, learn to rope, participate in ranch chores, and jingle the herd. It’s your chance to live the life of the working cowboy.
Week 2: The Drover (June 30 – July 6)Hurry and sign up for our annual cattle drive to summer pasture! Stay the night at “Cow Camp”– our back country cabin– and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast. This is our traditional “Old Timer” week, with some new twists for 2013! The cattle drive is limited to the first 20 guests to sign up.
Week 3: The Ranch Hand (July 7 – 13)Learn how to ride, sort cattle, fix fence, drive the draft horse team, set irrigation for livestock pastures, learn to rope, participate in ranch
chores, and jingle the herd. It’s your chance to live the life of the working cowboy.
Week 4: The Drover (July 14 – July 20)One of our annual cattle drive weeks. Move the herd from the Main Ranch to summer pastures on the Roosevelt National Forest. Stay the night at “Cow Camp” a back country cabin and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast. Limited to the first 20 guests to sign up!
Week 5: The Native American (July 21-27)Gray Wolf’s Cheyenne grandparents taught him “the old ways”. He honors his heritage by sharing these traditions with you: living closer to the Earth, leather and bead crafts, edible plants, archery, tracking, tomahawk throw, and the “way of the pipe”. Transport yourself back in time for an experience of a lifetime!
join us for our 67 th summer season!A Dude Ranch Week is jam packed with adventures and just enough “down time” to reflect on how much fun you are having!
After Check-in at 3:00 pm, the fun begins. Tour the Ranch on a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy a traditional ranch style dinner with new found friends. Meet the horses and the wranglers and then gather for an ice cream social before you settle in for your first night!
Week 6: The Adventurer (July 28 –August 3)All the adventures you can pack in: Riding, climbing, trap shooting, fishing, rock climbing, white water rafting, a rousing game of volleyball, or soft ball, the Sylvan Dale Poker Ride, and competitive games on horseback in the arena.
Week 7: The Rodeo Cowboy (August 4-10)Ever wondered what the life of the rodeo cowboy would be like? Well here is your chance to hear about it first hand. Rodeo queens and cowboys highlight your experience when the Larimer County Fair and Rodeo comes to town. Prime seats for the Rodeo and your SDR t-shirt lets everyone know that you ride for the Heart-J Brand!
Week 8: The Naturalist (August 11-17)Explore the natural wonders of this magical place where two ecoregions meet. Resident naturalist and published author, Dave Armstrong, will reveal the secrets of the foothills through interpretive tours suitable for all ages: natural history, birding, edible wild plants, geologic history, and an all day guided tour of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Week 9: Adults Only! (August 18-24)Everything you ever wanted in a Dude Vacation but without the kids! Ridin’, ropin’, dancin’, shootin’, fishin’, relaxin’! You can’t miss with this one!
Perfect for couples, singles, and adult families.
Rates for Summer Dude Weeks 2013 Week Theme Adult Youth Child 13 and up ages 6-12 Ages 3-5
June 23-29 The Ranch Hand $2295 $1545 $ 955
June 30-July 6 The Drover $2295 + $50 per “drover” $1545 $ 955
July 7-13 The Ranch Hand $2295 $1545 $ 955
July 14-20 The Drover $2295 + $50 per “drover”
July 21-27 The Native American $2475 $1725 $ 955
July 28-August 3 The Adventurer $2475 $1745 $ 955
August 4-10 The Rodeo Cowboy $2395 $1645 $ 955
August 11-17 The Naturalist $2295 $1545 $ 955
August 18-24 Adults Only $2295 NA NA
Add on any of the following à la carte experiential activities: • trap shooting ($50) • white water rafting ($75) • rock climbing ($50)• guided fly fishing excursion ($135 half day)• private riding instruction ($45)
Note: Rates exclusive of tips and tax (3.5%). If you are not going to ride, subtract $300 from the adult rate.
Included in your 6-night package• 6 nights comfortable lodging with daily
housekeeping services
• 17 wholesome hearty meals from Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast
• Your own horse for the week
• Welcome wagon ride
• Breakfast Ride
• Overnight Pack trip
• Horse back riding adventures on the trail
• Western riding instruction
• Team penning
• Miles of hiking trails
• Supervised youth program (ages 6-12)
• Campfire and s’mores
• Participation in ranch chores
• Yoga classes
• Guided nature stroll
• Fishing – pond and river
• Hoedown western dance instruction
• Western music entertainment
• Use of Ranch amenities: heated outdoor pool, hot tub, game courts—volleyball, tennis, horseshoe, and game room—ping pong, foosball, billiards
A unique theme for each week!Week 1: The Ranch Hand (June 23-29)Brush up on your riding skills, sort cattle, fix fence, drive ”Kid” the draft horse, set irrigation for livestock pastures, learn to rope, participate in ranch chores, and jingle the herd. It’s your chance to live the life of the working cowboy.
Week 2: The Drover (June 30 – July 6)Hurry and sign up for our annual cattle drive to summer pasture! Stay the night at “Cow Camp”– our back country cabin– and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast. This is our traditional “Old Timer” week, with some new twists for 2013! The cattle drive is limited to the first 20 guests to sign up.
Week 3: The Ranch Hand (July 7 – 13)Learn how to ride, sort cattle, fix fence, drive the draft horse team, set irrigation for livestock pastures, learn to rope, participate in ranch
chores, and jingle the herd. It’s your chance to live the life of the working cowboy.
Week 4: The Drover (July 14 – July 20)One of our annual cattle drive weeks. Move the herd from the Main Ranch to summer pastures on the Roosevelt National Forest. Stay the night at “Cow Camp” a back country cabin and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast. Limited to the first 20 guests to sign up!
Week 5: The Native American (July 21-27)Gray Wolf’s Cheyenne grandparents taught him “the old ways”. He honors his heritage by sharing these traditions with you: living closer to the Earth, leather and bead crafts, edible plants, archery, tracking, tomahawk throw, and the “way of the pipe”. Transport yourself back in time for an experience of a lifetime!
join us for our 67 th summer season!A Dude Ranch Week is jam packed with adventures and just enough “down time” to reflect on how much fun you are having!
After Check-in at 3:00 pm, the fun begins. Tour the Ranch on a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy a traditional ranch style dinner with new found friends. Meet the horses and the wranglers and then gather for an ice cream social before you settle in for your first night!
Week 6: The Adventurer (July 28 –August 3)All the adventures you can pack in: Riding, climbing, trap shooting, fishing, rock climbing, white water rafting, a rousing game of volleyball, or soft ball, the Sylvan Dale Poker Ride, and competitive games on horseback in the arena.
Week 7: The Rodeo Cowboy (August 4-10)Ever wondered what the life of the rodeo cowboy would be like? Well here is your chance to hear about it first hand. Rodeo queens and cowboys highlight your experience when the Larimer County Fair and Rodeo comes to town. Prime seats for the Rodeo and your SDR t-shirt lets everyone know that you ride for the Heart-J Brand!
Week 8: The Naturalist (August 11-17)Explore the natural wonders of this magical place where two ecoregions meet. Resident naturalist and published author, Dave Armstrong, will reveal the secrets of the foothills through interpretive tours suitable for all ages: natural history, birding, edible wild plants, geologic history, and an all day guided tour of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Week 9: Adults Only! (August 18-24)Everything you ever wanted in a Dude Vacation but without the kids! Ridin’, ropin’, dancin’, shootin’, fishin’, relaxin’! You can’t miss with this one!
Perfect for couples, singles, and adult families.
Rates for Summer Dude Weeks 2013 Week Theme Adult Youth Child 13 and up ages 6-12 Ages 3-5
June 23-29 The Ranch Hand $2295 $1545 $ 955
June 30-July 6 The Drover $2295 + $50 per “drover” $1545 $ 955
July 7-13 The Ranch Hand $2295 $1545 $ 955
July 14-20 The Drover $2295 + $50 per “drover”
July 21-27 The Native American $2475 $1725 $ 955
July 28-August 3 The Adventurer $2475 $1745 $ 955
August 4-10 The Rodeo Cowboy $2395 $1645 $ 955
August 11-17 The Naturalist $2295 $1545 $ 955
August 18-24 Adults Only $2295 NA NA
Add on any of the following à la carte experiential activities: • trap shooting ($50) • white water rafting ($75) • rock climbing ($50)• guided fly fishing excursion ($135 half day)• private riding instruction ($45)
Note: Rates exclusive of tips and tax (3.5%). If you are not going to ride, subtract $300 from the adult rate.
Included in your 6-night package• 6 nights comfortable lodging with daily
housekeeping services
• 17 wholesome hearty meals from Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast
• Your own horse for the week
• Welcome wagon ride
• Breakfast Ride
• Overnight Pack trip
• Horse back riding adventures on the trail
• Western riding instruction
• Team penning
• Miles of hiking trails
• Supervised youth program (ages 6-12)
• Campfire and s’mores
• Participation in ranch chores
• Yoga classes
• Guided nature stroll
• Fishing – pond and river
• Hoedown western dance instruction
• Western music entertainment
• Use of Ranch amenities: heated outdoor pool, hot tub, game courts—volleyball, tennis, horseshoe, and game room—ping pong, foosball, billiards
Breakfast RideUp at the crack of dawn, mount up and head out for breakfast on the trail.
Cowboy coffee never tasted so good!
Overnight Pack TripSaddle up for the highlight of the week! Climb in elevation through ponderosa forests to 7,120 ft to reach Cow Camp, a 1930’s historic log cabin. Camp Cookie will be a waitin’ with steak, taters, and tales around the campfire. Sleep under the stars and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast before you head down the trail to “home”. Unforgettable!
back country adventures
Our youth program is designed for ages 6-12 offering a wide variety
of outdoor fun and educational activities: western riding instruction, trail rides, mare and foal care, ranch chores, nature awareness hikes, river tubing, gathering eggs, archery, and rock climbing. Cottonwood Gulch provides a haven for kids with tree fort, tipi, and club house/nature center. The hike to Eagle Ridge for an overnight campout is a real adventure!
Children under the age of six can join in on some youth program adventures as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Adventures for Kids
For the 14th season, Gray Wolf will transport guests back in time to the mid-1800s with an authentic living history program. Gray Wolf’s Cheyenne grandparents taught him “the old ways” and he honors his heritage by sharing these traditions: living closer to the Earth, leather and bead crafts, edible plants, archery, tracking, “the way of the Pipe” and much more! Many guests have returned again and again—a testimony in itself.
Native American Week Returns
Our brand of Western fun includes something for everyone, from the welcome hayride pulled byour Belgian team to the cheers and action of the Gymkhana finale.
Lots to do…no pres sure to do it!
Partner up with a Sylvan Dale mount for adventures in the arena and on the trail. Round up cattle… Explore the back country… Break into a gentle lope and learn to "sit the jog!" Head out in the early morning for breakfast on the trail or saddle up for the overnight pack trip to Cow Camp. Cowboy cookin’ never tasted so good!
Anglers love the challenge of the Big Thompson River and the trophy trout waters of the Big Valley. If you prefer to keep your catch, head for our stocked ponds where brightly-colored rainbow await.
Evening fun is designed with everyone in mind. Enjoy cowboy entertainment, family softball, Western dancing and songs around the campfire. What better way to embrace the spirit of the Old West!
We are an equal opportunity provider authorized by special use permit for the Roosevelt National Forest.
Sylvan Dale–the Place for Family Reunions
Families have gathered at Sylvan Dale for up to four generations! Why? It’s a safe environment where family members of all ages can bond through
wholesome old-fashioned fun with such activities as catching a rainbow trout for dinner, playing family softball, saddling up for a riding adventure, tapping their toes at the Western dance night and roasting marshmallows over an evening campfire. It's a magical environment for creating memories that last a lifetime. Ask about The Wagon Wheel - the perfect facility for your family reunion.
Our kids, ages 13 and 15, and my niece and nephew, 12 and 9, enjoyed the freedom to roam and play. We love the Sylvan Dale Ranch and we will be back!
— Karen Nolan, Vista, CA
A 2013 Exclusive! “Dude Lite – A Family Affair” June 16-22.The best of the basics with a wide variety of à la carte activities for all ages. Perfect for the price conscious family who wants to play together.
Dude Lite offers quality family time at our lowest price. Hike the trails, take a dip in the outdoor heated pool, fish the pond, fly fish the river, visit the baby foals, participate in ranch chores, gather at the campfire for s’mores, hop on the wagon for a ride on the Foothills Trail, play a game of tennis, softball, horseshoe, or volleyball; explore Cottonwood Gulch. Available à la carte activities: horseback riding, guided fly fishing, trap shooting, yoga and massage. Six night’s lodging and 17 ranch-style meals. Ideal for families large and small!
Adult: $1299 Youth: $999 Child: $699 (13 and up) (ages 6-12) (ages 3-5)
Dude Lite
Nearby FunRocky Mountain National Park offers scenic drives and high country hikes with breathtaking views. We'll pack a box lunch for you.
Golf There are two 18-hole golf courses seven miles away and three more within a 20-mile radius.
Shopping in the area includes art galleries, antique shops, malls, and souvenir shops.
Mountain Biking nearby at Devil’s Backbone and Bobcat Ridge open space. (BYOB)
One thousand years ago, Freemont people found shelter in a shallow cave in Echo Rock.
Later, Indian tribes wintered in the valley seeking refuge from the snows of the high country. In the 1800s, folks sought healing from respiratory ailments in the crisp, clean mountain air. Hospitality rooted itself in the 1920s when Frend Neville, a local cattleman, built a lodge and four cabins on the banks of the Big Thompson River and called it Sylvan Dale.
The Jessup story began in 1934 when a Kansas kid, working his way through college, arrived in the valley for a summer job and caught a vision of what the little ranch on the Big Thompson could someday be. Eleven years later, in 1946, Maurice and his wife, Mayme, bought Sylvan Dale.
The Big Thompson Flood of 1976 threatened to put an end to the dream, but reconstruction efforts were successful and the Ranch continues to bless folks to this day.
March 7, 2013 marks the beginning of our 67th year at Sylvan Dale. Much has happened since
our parents, with barely enough money to make the down payment, grabbed hold of a dream and made it a reality. The growth and change that has happened since this humble beginning has helped define who and what we are today.
We would love to share the beauty of Sylvan Dale with your family this season.
67 Years in the saddle!Reservations To make your reservations, please call our toll- free number 877-667-3999 or email us at [email protected]. We are happy to hold your space for two weeks while awaiting your deposit.
Deposit In order to secure your reservation, we ask for a deposit of 30% of the total package rate to be paid
within two weeks from the time you make your reservation. If your family numbers 20 or more, we ask for a 50% deposit.
Payments Final payment is due at check out, but you are welcome to prepay. Personal and traveller checks are encouraged, and we also accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
Cancellations If your family is less than 20 people, and if you cancel within 90 days of arrival, we will refund your deposit less $100 per person processing fee. If your family numbers 20 or more, monies paid up front are not refundable. We recommend travelers insurance to secure your investment should something prevent you from coming.
Transportation from Airport Most of our guests prefer to rent a car at the airport for convenience and increased sight-seeing options.
If you prefer, there is shuttle service direct from the Denver International Airport to our ranch entry at a per-person fee.
Smoke-Free Environment In order to assure all our guests a safe and healthy stay, there is no smoking inside any Sylvan Dale building or on the trails.
Alcohol Policy Sylvan Dale serves fine wines and local micro-brews. State law does not allow you to bring your own alcoholic beverages into the dining room or other gathering areas.
Nitty Gritty Facts
I didn’t miss TV at all, everything was so much fun. I wish every kid could go to the Sylvan Dale Dude Ranch at least once. — Sean Vierra (9 years old)
Endless backcountry to explore and trout the size of my leg!
— Bill and Gayle Carey, Denver, Colorado
Love Letters!
We wanted to thank you for the most incredible stay at any resort to date. We will return.
— James and Janice Laughlin, Parker, CO
So…saddle up with us in 2013!
Through a lifetime of hopes and dreams solidly based on faith, dedication and hard work, the Jessups and their two children, David and Susan, increased the 125 acre ranch to a 5,000 acre working ranch with cattle, horses and guest facilities to accommodate families and group events.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Saddle up for a fun ride!
Ranch chores
Quality time!
Welcome to the Sylvan Dale experience! Our ranch family is proud of our heritage and we're eager to share it with you. The warmth you will find here relates to our love for people and
the Western lifestyle.
We consider ourselves the keepers of old-fashioned fun—the kind that builds family closeness. Life's simple joys await you at Sylvan Dale…so do we!
Howdy Folks!
The Jessup Lodge
The Jessups: David & Linda, Dave & Susan
Family Owned, Family Operated – Since 1946
There's Still Room for a Few Good Folks!
We are so looking forward to sharing the beauty of Sylvan Dale with you this summer. If you are
planning a return visit, a 10% “Old Timer” discount as well as the welcome sound of the dinner bell awaits! If you are planning your first visit, you can look forward to a unique vacation experience and the opportunity to become “Old Timers” yourselves! Just call! We’ll make it easy. Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999.
Protected!Our ranch is committed to preserving the history and the beauty of the Sylvan Dale Valley. We have protected over 70% of our 3200 acre ranch with conservation easements. Now you can rest easy! Sylvan Dale will be here for your future generations to enjoy as it is today—free from development and full of nature’s wonders.
Rock ClimbingThe climb up the rock face of Green Ridge gets high marks from our guests. Adults and children alike experience the unique challenge and the thrill of success. Experienced safety-conscious guides provid harnesses and helmets and lots of encouragement. Climbing builds strength, focus and self-confidence and it sure elicits a lot of smiles from our climbers!
2939 N. County Rd. 31DLoveland, CO 80538www.sylvandale.com
Contact us:[email protected] 970-667-3915 • Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999
Discover Your lnner Cowboy™
atSylvan Dale Guest Ranch
67 Years in the Saddle — 1946-2013Summer Dude Ranch Vacations
Great Fun! Great Food! Great Folks!
