Collective Vail - a Retreat at 4 Eagle Ranch

This place could be so amazing! But it comes up short. Didn’t help we were on the last weekend of them being open cause they were so short staffed and you could tell by how annoyed Caleb was of our presence. They promise a lot and under delivered. We stayed one night and that was plenty… -Tents are cute but you for sure need to upgrade to the larger ones with attached bathrooms. Otherwise it’s a hike to the top of the hill and you share a bathroom - Food was good but a bit over priced for the dinner option for having to cook the meal yourself (Bbq box option) - Could use some easy activities besides the fire pit. Like corn hole, horse shoe pit etc. cause besides doing paid activities like horse back there wasn’t much else to do. I was stoked to go see this place but sadly was a bit disappointed.

We had a great experience here! All of the enjoyment of camping without the work. The Summit tent was fantastic. Clean, spacious, great decor and had everything we needed - the bed and linens were especially dreamy. Phenomenal setting- beautiful mountain views with horses grazing in the valley. And, we loved the staff - everyone gave off a relaxed, attentive and peaceful vibe. We had a lovely time chatting with Mickael during check-in and check-out, Caleb was the perfect host for happy hour and the bbq and Yvette provided a fabulous mountain top yoga experience. The price point is a bit high but worth the splurge!

We have been to several glamping sites in the states and in Mexico and this one is one of those that is great in pictures but not so great in reality. - understaffed ( 1 more person would have made a difference) - you need to plan all your meals in advance which is understandable however we missed the email ( went to spam ) and a call or text would have been appreciated - the food is OK , 2 out of 5 stars - personal preference : the last thing you want to do after a long day is cook your own dinner , I wish this was optional - we did not receive housekeeping, the beds also did not have pillow cases or duvet covers ( this should be a must for hygienic purposes) - lots of bugs in tent ( we are outdoors understood) however each tent should have citronella candles or complimentary bug repellent and an inspection should be made for crevices and openings ( there are several that need attention) -response time from concierge is not great , could be better - the tents need updating , tip : do not pay attention to pictures online the tents look very different in real life , especially the bathrooms they need up-keeping especially on the paint , refinished , the deck needs to be repainted as well as well as deck chairs (we got a splinter from the wood chairs sun damage) - the pillows are noisy and really really fluffy , you can’t really sleep well on them - the bed is very comfortable ! Yay bed - I have no idea why Caleb is in the service industry as he clearly does not want to be there , Andy however was great ! And the guy with glasses both of them attentive , good attitude and hard workers. - the lights on all the pathways barely work so it’s really dark, these need to be replaced or give each guest flash lights ;) - the views are great and location is remote enough to where you feel disconnected ! We, met some cool people , got some good rest , other than that this place needs some TLC , up-keeping and in general better hospitality

As many others have pointed out, there are some pros and cons to this place that really make it hard to review. We rounded down because of the condescending and fake “hospitality” of Caleb, the main host. I’m also in the service biz so we were nothing but gracious, good tippers and patient… but he was passive aggressive on just about every interaction. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt that he’s just over worked and understaffed, which is more of a reflection on the ownership than it is on him. The other staff were friendlier but also very tired and ready for the season to be over. This really just left us with a bad taste in our mouth, unfortunately. The pros are obvious - beautiful location, fun concept etc. The tents, food and value all need some help but it’s worth considering if they can figure out the service side of things. Lots of activities to do from third party vendors right there at the base.

We spent a night here in June, and we have many opinions! Pros: -views were amazing (photo attached) -people working there were very nice -setting was great, feels remote but still reasonably close to Edwards, Vail, Minturn and other great spots -bed was really comfortable -the team was responsive to texts Cons: -food waste: we had three guests but you could only purchase dinner for increments of two people (despite giving ample notice). It was frustrating both from a (a) financial perspective (spending $155 for food for one person) and (b) food waste perspective. -plastic / aluminum waste: even though the kitchen is directly next door to the area where everyone eats, the dinner comes in an insane amount of plastic and tinfoil (pictures added). I am very passionate about sustainability and try to support hotels that have minimal footprints. I imagine other guests who are selecting a glamping option feel similar, but it was so hard to see so much unnecessary waste. -ventilation in the tent: It was extremely hot the first day, but the tent did not have any windows besides tiny ones at the bottom. It would have been so helpful if there was an additional window to allow the wind to cool the space down. -the breakfast could have been so much better. The granola seemed like it was just crunched up nature valley bars.

This was a great corporate getaway for our clients (18 of them). Matt and his team were wonderful in helping set up the accommodations. 4 Eagle Ranch were great to work with on either providing activities for our clients to do or providing contacts of others to assist. Absolutely would recommend this.

This was one of our favorite trips as a family. What a memorable experience! I bought a one-night stay in a journey tent on 8/26/23, and it exceeded my expectations. The views, the food, the coffee, the staff, the management, the comforts all contributed to an amazing time. The staff was gracious, kind, friendly and helpful - especially when it came down to driving us up and down the hill from our tent to the parking lot. The GM went above and beyond to make sure that we, and our small children had a great time. It showed that the people who work there, genuinely care about their guests. And the added bonus was going on a beautiful morning horse ride as a family, at the stables down the hill. Also, I wasn't expecting to be able to have such a great night of sleep, but I slept like a baby. The campfire s'mores was a great time too.

We had a really great experience here! The whole staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially, Mickael, he was fabulous. Our tent and bed was very comfortable, even in the queen journey tent. The views are spectacular! There are plenty of drink options in the communal tent and the food was pretty good (although I do think slightly overpriced). We would highly recommend to family and friends as it was a very unique and fun experience.

Amazing experience! Highly recommend for any families in the area - the food and horses were incredible!

The best way to embrace a century-old way of life near Vail. Well worth the trip for a traditional western dinner on wonderful, sacred land. As their site boasts: "An authentic ranch dinner will be waiting for you with some of the finest cooking this side of the Continental Divide." Yes, that is correct and then some; enough for us to make this part of our holiday regimen for many, many years.

Highly recommend!!! We visited 4 Eagle Ranch for the dinner/sleigh ride and it was the highlight of our trip! Beautiful ranch and easy to find through signage. The narrated sleigh ride was so relaxing and enjoyable and scenery was out of this world! The dinner was served buffet style and had something for everyone. Display was very appealing and atmosphere was warm and inviting. Live music was relaxing, not too loud, and perfect for the event. The cabin was beautifully decorated and staff was warm and very accommodating. My 7yo was offered "kid" options (hot dog, chicken strips) and enjoyed the ice cream bar. Smores were fun following dinner. We would love to go back!

Awesome ATV tour. Great guide, amazing views, and a really, really fun time. We recommend!

Exceptional experience. 1hr horse ride was actually 75 minutes. The horses were very calm and controlled that took us around carried terrain. This is a beautiful experience for a family. The staff is professional and experienced. I would absolutely go on anther horse ride here.

We got married here New Years Eve 2019 and came back for our anniversary 2/12/21. The food was even better this year. How is salmon on a buffet JUICY? The New York Strip was too! Everything else was pretty much the same- which was perfect. We met a group of people on our plane back that was wearing a 4 Eagle cap- in talking to them, they had a party of 36 people there the previous Wednesday night. They were socially distanced and had a fabulous time. Their concierge sent them there because they can accommodate large parties in accordance with Colorado mandates during covid. I want to mention that this ranch uses it's profits to feed the hungry, assist the elderly, help churches, and other organizations in the Vail Valley. For whatever reason you come here for- you are also helping people while enjoying yourself! Recap of our wedding day: We wanted a private yet intimate Christian ceremony, so the ranch got us a fabulous pastor, took us by sleigh out to meadow at about sunset with the mountains in the background and we were married with only 2 friends as witnesses. This is the best part- the two dining rooms were filled with families that were enjoying the sleigh rides and the seriously gourmet dinners while live music was playing. We had Bert in ours- and he chose a song for us which is now our song. "Better When We're Together". Music is a blend of songs you will know and love. Even sing along with! End of the story is this. Big weddings any season. Small weddings any season. Come here. For me, I had a couple hundred people at my wedding, spectacular food, live incredible music, a full bar with a great selection of wines, and personal customer service. Unless you are a Bridezilla- come here. It will be a red letter day.

Stopped here after white water rafting Hot dogs cost $8.00 plus to and tax Beer and wine, hamburger,grilled chicken sandwich. Fun things to do for kids. Hay ride Trail rides. Roping. Shopping Picnic tables. They need umbrellas

We made reservations for a wine tasting with Patrick at 4:30. We learned about how the wine was made and relished tasting several wines with snacks plus we even experienced how they bottled and labeled the wine. Of course we bought some wine to take home! We walked over to the dining hall at 6 pm for appetizers before we went on our first sleigh ride. We were given blankets and hot chocolate for the ride. Our guide explained about the ranch and area plus he answered all our questions. When we returned we devoured a delicious meal and enjoyed the music & entertainment. We were excited to take another sleigh ride in the snow before dessert and returned to more singing, visiting and fun. Our family was delighted with such a pleasant evening! We can't wait to return on our next trip to CO!

Amazing evening. The staff make this place worth the visit. Karen was so friendly as was everyone. The food was so Amazing. You felt like you were a guest in someone's home by how welcoming everyone was. The kids loved the sleigh ride which wasn't too long or too short. We didn't expect the live music. He was so great and sang such a great selection. we will be back in the summer and would recommend this as a great evening for the entire family. started the evening with cocktails, wine and chili followed my amazing dinner, s'mores. So worth the trek up the mountain.

Talk about a diamond in the rough! We have been going to Beaver Creek/Vail for many years...since I was a kid. We had never heard of this place before. Found it by doing a simple google search as we were looking for a fun dinner experience. Wow, this place was incredible. About a 20 minute drive from Beaver Creek/Avon and truly out in the middle of nowhere. Quaint little ranch with horse-drawn sleigh rides, bonfire, restaurant, bar and shop. We had a group of 7 and everybody loved this place. Delicious chili (vegetarian chili also) with amazing toppings. Yummy salad bar. Indoor fireplace and live music made for an amazing atmosphere. The dinner is served buffet style, but is much better than your typical buffet. No complaints at all. The service staff was attentive and friendly. We took a sleigh ride after dinner. Thick, cozy blankets were handed out. The sky was dark and clear and full of stars. Very peaceful and beautiful. Once we got back to the ranch there was warm blackberry cobbler with fresh whipped cream, or you could make s'mores by the outdoor fire pit. The shop had lots of ranch-style retail items including shirts, jackets and sweatshirts for the 4 Eagle Ranch. There was also a cute and uber-friendly ranch cat named Oreo. All in all, this place gets 5+ stars. We will definitely make this place part of our annual trip!

Nice family outing. For the area it's cheep. Great food and drinks. Adults can enjoy the music while the kids entertain themselves. There is lots to do. Super way to enjoy a evening under the stars.

Watch our for a 20% gratuity that they add to the ride without telling you in advance or at the end of the ride that they are adding it! Also, the leaders horse kept getting spooked on the ride and would just stop making all the other horses behind stop and just stand there waiting for it to go. Very disappointed in this place!

We made reservations for the cattle round-up. Our scheduled arrival time was at 8:30. We departed on time. The cattle roundup is several miles away requiring a van ride. There was lots of rain the week of our trip and the roads to the ranch were very slippery and adventrous (single dirt road with steep drop offs). Once at the ranch, we met our guide and were given simple riding instructions, then paired with a horse. All of the horses on our trip were easy to handle. The first portion is about an hour ride rhrough brush and hills to the upper meadows where the cattle are. We then spent an hour or so herding the cattle followed by another hour ride back. The scenery is absolutely amazing! The guide was very informative and entertaining. We would definitely do this again!

All in all, we enjoyed our evening at 4 Eagle Ranch and would consider returning. General Notes: (1) Although not explicitly advertised, some proceeds from the sale of each $80 ticket (for sleigh ride + dinner) are directed to the Ranch's ministry work. For example, we were told that some of our money was going to support work done on the Ranch to help veterans find peace through god. The website DOES say that the Ranch is run by the 4 Eagle Foundation, but it wasn't clear that we were in fact making a donation to the Foundation by partaking in the sleigh ride and dinner. (2) There's a cat that roams the dining area, jumping up on the benches and cozying up with guests. The good: The sleigh ride was lovely and everybody was incredibly nice. The music was wonderful and entertaining (albeit a bit loud) and the sirloin steak, chili, and quinoa were very yummy! The honey butter was DIVINE and making s'mores was cold but fun! We also enjoyed the spiced hot cocoa and cider that we brought with us on the sleigh ride. The not so good: The rest of the food was just ok. The flank steak wasn't that great and the ribs left a bit to be desired. For all the hype over the macaroni and cheese, we expected it to have more flavor. The bad: As mentioned above, some of the guest payment goes to ministry work. I came with a group of 7 - some of us religious, some not - we were all uncomfortable with the fact that our money was being used in this way without our knowledge. Advertising that the Ranch is run by the Foundation didn't signal to us that this would be happening - perhaps it should have? Maybe this was our bad. Also, even though there were 4 or 5 small children (ages 2-9, maybe) on the sleigh, the Ranch employee who told us about the ministry work talked about veterans "going into the guest house as broken, suicidal men with PTSD and no will to live, and emerging five days later as completely different men who found peace and comfort in god." It didn't seem like the mention of suicide or no will to live was appropriate, given the young audience - all of the adults understood what was implicated without the specificity. Last but not least, the cat in the dining room was cute, but uncomfortable for some of the folks in our group...if you're allergic, you may want to take some Benadryl before your visit.

Went to 4 Eagle Ranch last night for a sleigh ride dinner and it was the perfect winter date night! Being a vegetarian and going to buffet dinners is always a gamble but 4 Eagle didn't disappoint with filling and tasty vegetarian options, perfect after a long day outdoors. Brock narrated the sleigh ride with much entertainment and the live music back at the ranch was great. Friendly staff and others in attendance, definitely recommend!

Just finished dinner and the sleigh ride. The property is away from the city lights. A nice get away. The sleigh ride is about 15 minutes. You can go as many times as you want. The horses are beautiful. There wasn't a whole lot of snow but to no fault of the management (it's suppose to snow again soon )Everyone is super nice. The food is buffet style with a pretty sweet spread. There was pork ribs, chicken, brisket, steak, Mac n cheese, salad, baked potatoes plus more. You won't leave hungry. There was live entertainment and a bar. Drinks were $4. After dinner there's a fire outside with smore setup. Everything was very organized. They were even able to set up transportation from my condo. Price wise it's a bit steep. But it's a unique experience. And it's vail what else can k expect. Plus they are a not for profit business so I don't mind as much

We went horseback riding at Triple G and it was outstanding. It was myself, my wife, our 10 year old daughter and our 6 year old son and our guide was Brewer. Upon mounting his horse, the 6 year old was unsure. Then he started saying he wanted to get off and not go. Brewer stepped in and showed him a few things about his horse and then asked him about school and the other things he likes and before our son knew it we were deep into our ride. The ride was beautiful, the horses were friendly and easy to command. The property had all sorts of animals our kids loved and very nice, clean bathrooms. I highly recommend this business.

Although a windy day Curtis our guide who is a K Stater did an awesome job. I would definitely recommend Triple G horse rides!

What an experience this was! Home made chili, locally made wine, A sleigh ride, live music and an amazing steak dinner! Such a cozy little atmosphere, from wood burning stoves, friendly staff and a cute little western store. Highly recommend it for a fun little adventure.

We did the private Jeep tour with Nate. Nate was absolutely amazing. He was so knowledgeable, and was great with my two young kids. If you are planning to do the jeep tour, you must ask for Nate. He made it such a wonderful experience. Thanks Nate.

Fantastic! Lots of activities and that old west feel! Two teens did advanced ride for two hours which was a great price. We been to several trail rides in many states and this by far was the best! The guide, Jay, was fantastic and helped my daughter who claimed to be advanced and was not enjoy her ride. My experienced daughter had the BEST trail ride in all her 6 years experience! Thank you so much for making her happy and a great experience for them both!

This place was phenomenal. The hospitality of everyone working here and the accompanying nature of everyone working here made this the best experience. We not only received great service the night of but for months in advance trying to coordinate our trip with their opening night. Lisa was in constant contact with us helping to arrange our sleigh ride experience. We absolutely loved everything about this from the steak chili to the full "cowboy" buffet, desserts, and 4 Eagle wines. Everyone should stop what they are doing right now and make a reservation and hope and pray that they have Tink running their sleigh run. This place was a great find for our week in Vail during thanksgiving. It was a perfect opening day for the sleigh ride if you ask me.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hr horse ride. Not that nose-to-tail type. Been a long time since I got a horse to a canter. Great opportunities to really ride your horse in the open range. Great scenery as well. JD was a great guide and made the ride even more enjoyable. And what a way to end the ride but with some wine tasting as well at the on site winery.

I'm really not a ranch kind of gal. But we spent some time here and I found the place truly remarkable. I'll review from two perspectives -- private event and public visit. Private Event - I was lucky to attend a private dinner and evening on the ranch with about a dozen people. The proprietors of the ranch are very personable and the staff was friendly as well. We had a delicious Chuckwagon style dinner, that had everyone going back for seconds. Sitting out in the evening air with a country/americana performer playing everything from Van Morrison to Jimmy Buffet to Willie Nelson was so perfect it almost had to be out of a movie -- maybe something with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The ranch is large, and includes a restored homestead and the standard farm animals. Although really, the animals are far beyond standard -- the buffalo loves to eat from your hand and the goats climb the fence to try to get a lick of whatever is in your hand. Public Visit The next day, we went back to the ranch, which is when they are open to the public and serving lunch. There was a cattle ride taking place, others were enjoying lunch and some were on a hay ride. We didn't have time for lunch, but the others said it was quite tasty and served with a friendly family attitude. Finally, we took a tour of the glamour camping site on the other side of the ranch. It's a permanent tent with the cleanest outhouse I've ever seen. A hammock swings by a stream and adirondack chairs circle the fire pit. We will definitely be heading back to camp there for a weekend. I have to say, this place is magical. And maybe I like the ranch life after all!

Best Horseback Riding and very close to Beaver Creek. Well trained horses and knowledgeable guides. We enjoyed the Advanced 2hr ride with LaLa and Molly. Don't let "Advanced" deter you. I ride 1x /yr, and fit in with daughters who ride daily. We were able to trot, and lope as the trail allowed. Less experienced riders were in good hands too. Nice ride through the flats, woods, and mountain single track. Free Rodeo on Wed nights too.

I agree with Shari's review. Way over priced for what you get. Being a vegetarian, I paid $85 for hot chocolate, salad, a baked potato, and bread. I'm sure the chili is good, but I was disappointed that there wasn't another option such as potato soup - anything vegetarian so I wasn't just sitting there munching on stale crackers while the rest of my party went to town on the chili. I also did not like how they made you sit at large tables with other groups. Made for very awkward conversation, because you feel obligated to talk to the people sitting across from you...when really, I just wanted to interact with my immediate family. While the sleigh ride was interesting, it was NOTHING like I imagined it to be. I imagined a 30-40 minute ride to somewhere interesting, with great views. Nope - it was pitch black outside, so you couldn't even see the beautiful horses which were right in front of you, much less any scenery! They just went out into a nearby flat field and came back, for a total of about 15 minutes. I went on two rides, and Tink seemed a little "off" on the first one.....he went on a 10-minute tangent on his life story, and then finally got around to talking about the ranch for the last couple of minutes. Honestly, the highlight of the night was the big fire out back with the provided marshmallows. This place would receive 5 stars if there was a daytime sleigh ride option, and if they offered more vegetarian options in the menu - and even then, I would only pay $50 max!

My wife and I visited the ranch for an industry event and had a grand time. The food was pretty good but our favorite part was having the old bull buffalo, Reject, charge the fence. Our friend grabbed his wife and used her as a shield - pretty darn funny in hind sight. This place really puts on great western hospitality and I recommend visiting!

Way over priced for what you get. We did the horse pulled sleigh/hay ride thing. The ride was 10 min long in the dark besides a flash light, dinner was ok but not for 85.00 and the people were very nice and accommodating.

Did the hour ride. It was fine and JD was our guide. Very nice but we would have loved to have learned more about the ranch and the community. Staff super friendly. Vines at Vail is also there. Nice tasting pours and Patrick was super friendly. I bought 6 bottles and was still charged for two 5 tastings. He then said he had a box for me and not until after the fact was I told he was charging me $7.50 for it. Not used to paying for a box or tastings when we buy so much. They have a nice setup for outside and would be fun during the cooler months.

We visited this ranch yesterday and would not recommend it to anybody. They claim that they have a sleigh ride, but we ended up getting a 10-minute tour of a muddy farm on a dirty horse wagom. This place is very dirty on the outside and in the middle of nowhere! Food was horrible and they offer very limited menu compared to the money they charged for it. They told us that they would have fresh chocolate cookies after dinner, however, it appeared that they had bought it from a nearby convenient store. They were hard as a rock. They don't offer any drinks except some powder packets for apple cider in hot water. I can't believe they charge $50-75 for a third-class dinner. And there was hardly any entertainment for kids. The dinner ends at around 9pm, but the restaurant was mostly empty by 8pm as nobody really enjoyed what they have to offer. Beaware of their misleading marketing tactics and stay away from 4 Eagle Ranch! We spent more than $200 for dinner that I wouldn't pay more than $20 bucks!!!!

Went with a party of 9 on 12/26/16. Food was great. Except for one obnoxious employee which I will not name, the staff was great. Way overpriced at $85 per person not including cash bar.

Terrible experience. Do not waste your money. Nice employees. Food and sleigh ride ( as they called it). Was a joke. Way over priced

We had a fantastic time with our 5 college age kids-a couple had never been on a horse before! Went on the cattle drive-----it was sooooo worth the extra money! Lasted about 3.5 hours and we were all tired but thrilled at the end. A true "City Slickers" experience! Our kids can't stop talking about it!

Such a great experience. Thanks to Annie for giving us such special attention and sharing the beautiful scenery with us!

What a wonderful experience! We signed up for the sleigh ride but there was no snow so we had a carriage ride instead, which was charming. The people who work there are all extremely nice and friendly: our kids had a wonderful time running around the premises and letting the longhorn and the alpacas and sheep they had! The food was good. The guy playing the guitar was wonderful as was the guy (Tink) who gave the tour of the land. The smores outside by the fire pit with the guitar playing was perfect! We had w wonderful time!!! Thank you 4Eagleranch

We visited the 4 Eagle Ranch for the family and Rodeo night in August. It is definitely a fun place for a family outing. The rodeo is small and enjoyable. They let the kids in the arena for to chase the calves for a few minutes which they loved. They have smores. Horseback rides for only $5 for kids over 7. The buffet is plentiful and open for 3-4 hours. Only issue is the food is not great. Steak and ribs just ok. The peach and blueberry cobbler dessert was very tasty. But, kind of expected in a buffet. And it is really more about the entire experience than just the food. So as a whole it was a really great evening. We'll return next year.

We had a spectacular evening at the Ranch for a sleigh ride this Spring. The host and staff were gracious, the food exceptional and entertainment perfect. Our preschool boys were blown away by learning to lasso with a 'real cowboy' and enjoyed tire swings, wagon ride,, dancing and smores under the stars. It was one of my favorite 'Colorado Adventures' and I would highly recommend this ranch to visitors and locals.