Clicktime Retreat
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
About the property:
Nestled among the rolling hills and rugged mountains of the Ranch Valley Creek near Winter Park, Colorado, lies Devil’s Thumb Ranch, a historical and anthropological haven of mythology and beauty. Its name can be traced back to a time in American history when bison roamed free and smoke signals were the only method of long-distance communication. Learn more about Devil’s Thumb Ranch, including its fabled history, sustainability, and accolades below.
Property Scenery / Atmosphere Photos
Accommodations: High Lonesome Lodge (35 lodge rooms)
Have the place to yourself at High Lonesome, where privacy and intimacy are the name of the game, perfect for larger groups and wedding parties. Nestled into the hillside just steps from our main lodge, High Lonesome offers adjoining rooms and spacious, multi-room suites for guests looking to bunk closer together in refined, Rocky Mountain style. The centerpiece of this striking Lodge is the High Lonesome Barn, a Civil War-era, hand-hewn post and beam structure that was moved piece by piece from Findlay, Ohio. Home to many of the weddings thrown at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, it’s connection to quaint outdoor gathering spaces complete with sweeping views make it an ideal venue for your most special moments.
Throughout its 50,000 square feet, High Lonesome offers endless places to relax and recharge from the comfort of cozy leather couches and chairs, outdoor fire pits, and porches perfect for kicking back on rocking chairs while taking in unforgettable views. Did we mention some of our favorite Nordic skiing and mountain biking trails are right out the back door? Just another way High Lonesome brings you closer to the things that matter most.
Activity Options
Fly Fishing
Always imagined taking a Colorado fly fishing vacation? Our Orvis-Endorsed lodge is the perfect place. With a complete fly shop, expert fishing guides, fly fishing instruction, and extensive private water access; the Ranch is a haven for anglers. We have 4 miles of Ranch Creek on our property as well as a mile of the Fraser River, both waters of the Colorado River. Whether you were born holding a fly rod or you’re just getting hooked, we have programs and services to fit your experience, even spinning rods for the young’uns!
Mountain Biking
The Ranch is part of 600 miles of mountain biking trails in the Fraser Valley that have granted the area the title, “Mountain Biking Capital of the USA.” Our bike trails wind through open meadows with vistas of the surrounding peaks. TREK Rental bikes and Rudy Project helmets are available at Zach’s Mercantile. You can also find trail maps and snacks at Zach’s Mercantile to help you along your journey. Guided mountain bike tours of the property are also available upon request.
Hiking
Archery
Hatchet Throwing
Classic Team Building Games
Dining on Site
Hecks Tavern
Our favorite place for gathering where light bites and craft beers become de rigueur. Serving up modern ranch fare in a no-frill setting, our restaurant centers around an impressive, floor-to-ceiling fireplace built from sustainable materials gathered from our pristine, natural land. Rise and shine with Wagyu Steak & Eggs or Avocado Toast while enjoying panoramic views of the continental divide. Fuel your day of activities at the Ranch with lunchtime favorites like our Famous Wagyu Burger or vegan sweet potato bowl. Come nightfall, our dinner delights include Seared Local Colorado Char, Wagyu Chili, and much more. Don’t forget the s’mores at the outdoor fire-pit (complimentary for lodging guests every night).
Ranch House
Folks know that if it’s great food, great wine, and even better steak you’re hankering for, there’s really only one place to go. That’s why Ranch House Restaurant & Saloon is Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence 2021 and OpenTable Diner’s Choice 2020 for Best American and Best Special Occasion Restaurant.
Real food. Real ingredients. Real flavors.
Located in the original homestead that was built on the Ranch in the 1930s, Ranch House Restaurant sits rather unpretentiously on the edge of a sweeping meadow with the Continental Divide 4,000 feet above and worn pine floors below. We like to think that when those early pioneers picked the spot for their home, it was chosen for its magnificent views – elk and moose wander by, horses enjoy their meals in the meadow and a blanket of stars light the night in a way you can only see in a place like this.
