Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa

What a gem! Two perfect days that exceeded all expectations. Super friendly staff, laid back vibe - all in amazing venues - gorgeous woodwork - even the room hallways were beautiful. We stayed in king suite in main lodge with meadow view - beautiful sleigh bed and more fine woodwork and leather sofas, fireplace and balcony with amazing views of meadow/mountains and stream. Every meal was delicious- ate at all restaurants- the Ranch House and saloon is a must try. We shared the wagyu steak sampler - best steak we’ve had. We hiked both days on ranch trails and did 1.5 horse ride - just awesome! Great for couples, girl/guy get aways. The ranch is so big with so many amenities that we often felt we had the place to ourselves. Yes, it is not inexpensive, but it is a boutique destination and consistent with similar type properties.

Our Sales Leadership Conference at Devil’s Thumb Ranch was truly exceptional from start to finish! The setting is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by the beauty of the Colorado mountains, it created the perfect backdrop for connection, inspiration, fun activities and adventure, not to mention the stunning background for photos. The entire property is beautiful, the guest rooms are spacious, and comfortable, with the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and rustic charm.|A HUGE Thank You to Mallory, who was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process and onsite execution. She thought of everything and made my job easier! I really appreciate her attention to detail, and her warm, friendly personality shines through in everything she does, she made everything perfect! She was always proactive, accommodating, and easy to reach! |Jeff, our event coordinator, did a fantastic job getting our team set up with fun and memorable activities, even on the fly. He made it easy for people to schedule additional activities, which they did when they saw how much fun others were having. The Pioneer Challenge was also a big hit with archery and axe throwing. Morgan, our Pioneer Challenge Leader, was awesome too! She kept the competition energy level high and made the event extra fun for all of us. There is so much to do at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, four days didn’t seem long enough!|Our team certainly took advantage of Spa Services too and everyone went on and on about the amazing spa treatments they received!|Clint, our server at Heck’s Tavern, made our group dinners feel special with his outstanding service and fun energy. Speaking of meals, every dining experience was exceptional!! From beautifully executed group banquets to relaxing lunches and dinners at Heck’s Tavern and The Ranch House, the food was delicious, fresh, and artfully presented. Our entire team raved about it! We also had a fun night hanging out around the “campfire” roasting marshmallows and making S’mores at Axels Pavillion! We were all pleasantly surprised that it was a gas firepit and not wood burning, it was a fun and relaxing time together and no one had to air out their clothes afterwards.|Every team member we encountered was welcoming and professional. You can tell they take great pride in creating a meaningful and memorable experience for their guests.|We’re so grateful for the time we had at Devil’s Thumb Ranch and already looking forward to the next opportunity to return!|We were there near the end of June 2025.|Tips: Bring a water bottle to fill at the water stations, several conveniently located around the property. Dress in layers for warm days in the sun and cool evenings under the stars. Use the humidifiers that the hotel provides (stored in the closet) if you are not accustomed to low humidity. Have Fun, there is plenty of opportunity to play and relax at Devil’s Thumb Ranch!|For meeting planners: Do the Room Drops, they are worth every cent!! The meeting attendees loved returning to their rooms to find a special treat each day. If you do Swag Bags, include Customized Water Bottle, T-shirt, Jacket, Chapstick/lip balm, and get a couple of Devil’s Thumb Ranch coffee mugs, when you are there, to toss in!

We went on for a long weekend to DTR and had a lovely time. As it had just recently re-opened for the summer season, a lot of the staff were new, but they all had smiles and positive attitudes as they got familiar with everything. We did family archery with Chase which was so fun and my daughter had a horseback riding experience that she couldn't stop talking about! Our room had a breathtaking view and housekeeping made our beds each day. The robes were luxurious to wear down to the pool/hot tub - where Ty, the bartender, was also awesome at getting us drinks and food. There were fun activities like lawn games, geocaching and a scavenger hunt. I loved that the game room had NO electronic video games, just interactive ones like shuffle board, air hockey and bowling. Oh, and the deluxe s'mores were delicious! We are already planning our return for next Memorial Day weekend.

I will give Devil's Thumb 4.75/5 stars. So many things are great yet there are some details that need to be attended to. ||First, Trip (fly fishing guide) and Jeanette (horse wrangler) are great. I am an equestrian and was really pleased to see how well the horses are cared for and how spotless the equine facilities are. When I had a question about a horse, Jeanette quickly responded to me.||Additionally, the manager at the Ranch House restaurant and Bill, our server, were amazing. We look forward to dining there again in the future. If you like Wagyu beef, that is the place to go.||The grounds are absolutely stunning. We walked and walked, and then enjoyed sitting by the ponds just to take in the beautiful views. I wish we had brought swimsuits so that we could have enjoyed the pool. It was lovely!||The major issue that needs to be dealt with is the main lodge restaurant, Heck's Tavern. It is very nearly a disaster. While the food is quite good (although we ordered a dish twice and it was prepared differently the second time), the service is a disaster. The first night we were there, we witnessed the bartender and waiter have a spat while we were sitting at the bar. They were clearly both overwhelmed. The waiter ended up making a cocktail himself and it was really poorly done. As we watched the staff flounder, we observed the restaurant manager doing NOTHING to support his team. He was useless. Later, when we had dinner, things got messy again. The waiter really didn't know what he was doing. The restaurant was out of two white wines listed on the menu and another white wine, a Chablis, was spelled "Chabils." This is not ok for a high end resort menu and further shows the lack of oversight/attention to detail. We ate on the outdoor patio and, while the views were gorgeous, the patio grounds were messy. Nothing had been swept throughout the day and there was macaroni from a kid's meal stuck in-between the slats of the table where we were seated. The next two days, (breakfast and lunch) we had a different server and she was just as bad. She could barely smile and had no personality. It made the experience not great. I must reiterate, the food was quite good... it was the servers and manager that were off. I also must say that the support bussers were fantastic and very pleasant. This restaurant needs better management and the hotel management needs to have more oversight.||Will we visit Devil's Thumb again? Yes! We just hope the main restaurant gets some proper leadership. The restaurant prices are too hight to have a sub-par experience.

An absolute dream to stay here! The staff is absolutely amazing and service is bar none! Need a ride to your room, stables, spa, no problem! Need something taken to your room? “Let us do that for you!” Need anything? “We can help you with that!” The staff is one of the most welcoming, friendly, and caring employees I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I was here on business, and there was so much snacks, food, and dinner and drinks were literally amazing. The rooms were gorgeous and the views? Just breathtaking! I’m bringing my family back to vacation here! Very grateful for how wonderful everyone was here!

Devils Thumb Ranch is in a lovely setting with beautiful views. This was my second visit, the last time was in 2019. In all seasons, it is a quiet and relaxing site with classic western ambiance, and an easy drive from Denver. The cross-country skiing during the winter months is excellent. The food in all three on-site venues is good, and the restaurant staff is professional. Also, the yoga classes and spa services are enjoyable.||However, we were disappointed in several aspects of our most recent visit. Given the cost of this luxury resort, it has not kept up a comparable level of maintenance and attention to detail. We stayed in the High Lonesome Lodge - Lofted King Suite, and the HVAC cycled on and off throughout our stay, accompanied by noise and blowing air that could not be manually controlled. Also, the suite needs shades on the high windows. In general, this suite needs updating.||There was no housekeeping services during our stay, which was only two nights, but it would have been nice to at least have a check-in to see if we would like towels changed, etc. The elevator in the building was broken during part of the stay; but there was no notice on it, and when we mentioned this to the front desk, no one seemed aware of this. Additionally, the hot tub temperature in the spa was too cold to use while we were there. ||There was no manager on site when we checked out at the end of the weekend (surprising!) But I did discuss my concerns with the guest services manager during the following week. Eventually, I received a $100 gift card, with apologies. This was a small token, considering the overall expenses for our stay and inconveniences while we were there.

The ranch is set in a beautiful valley with clean streams and green meadows and snow covered mountain tops in the background. The lodge is very large with a real ranch decor, inviting outdoor seating and a pool. The rooms are excellent with large modern bathrooms. |We hiked and bike over 2 days and searched for those elusive Elks! The lady at the bike rental was very friendly as was reception. ||I did find it slightly overpriced only because at these prices everything should be perfect. I could complain a bit about the service at times, especially having to call late in the afternoon to have our room done. We would also have preferred a buffet breakfast. The real gripe I had was the very noisy chimney in front of our room in the uppermost level which made sitting quietly on the balcony impossible and disturbed our sleep. ||Overall I would come back for the pure peaceful beauty of the place.

We had a tremendous experience at DTR. We stayed at the Schorr Ranch House where two families and Gma and Gpa could be together to hear stories of the day, enjoy meals together and play games. Beautiful scenery. We enjoyed all the fantastic amenities and activities: Two days of horseback riding in the mountains; fantastic spa (massages and daily yoga); relaxing pool and hot tub; fine dining; hiking . . . DTR has it all.