Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

80 years in the saddle
Dude Ranch Vacations, Weddings, Meetings & Retreats
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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is an authentic working horse and cattle ranch located on 3200 acres in the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Loveland, Colorado. Family owned and operated by the Jessup Family since 1946, Sylvan Dale provides a natural setting for dude ranch vacations, destination weddings, corporate meetings & retreats. We also offer a wide variety of additional services like private meetings, holiday parties, picnics, reunions, family vacations, bed & breakfast, trophy fishing, horse riding, and other exciting outdoor adventures. Guests go on cattle drives and cattle roundups, trail rides, and overnight pack trips, take horseback riding lessons and play “Gymkhana” games on horseback, and experience the old-fashioned family hospitality and cowboy culture of the historic American West.

2020 Travelers' Choice Award from Trip Advisor. Named "Best Family Vacation" by Frommer's Colorado guidebook and rated among the "Top Ten Colorado Dude Ranches" by True West Magazine, and Cowboys & Indians' Best Of The West. Conveniently located just one hour from Denver in the Colorado foothills near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Sylvan Dale’s 3200-acre Dude Ranch and Retreat Center is nestled along the banks of Colorado's beautiful Big Thompson River. For you good folks who care about nature and the environment, you'll appreciate our green philosophy and passion for sustainable practices. At Sylvan Dale, we pride ourselves on being excellent stewards of our land, livestock, and resident wildlife.

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman Sarah ...
09/28/2026

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman Sarah Weiss Media

Celebrate the season at the RanchIt's almost October, and our holiday calendars fill quickly! Sylvan Dale Ranch offers a...
09/27/2026

Celebrate the season at the Ranch

It's almost October, and our holiday calendars fill quickly! Sylvan Dale Ranch offers a warm and welcoming setting for company celebrations, family gatherings, and end-of-year events.

From an intimate dinner to a festive gathering with coworkers, our team can help create a celebration that fits your group and your vision.

https://www.sylvandale.com/contac

The calm before the beautiful whirlwind. 🤍There is something truly magical about a wedding morning: the quiet venue wait...
09/26/2026

The calm before the beautiful whirlwind. 🤍

There is something truly magical about a wedding morning: the quiet venue waiting to come alive, the final touches, the happy nerves, and the growing excitement as months of planning are about to become a lifelong memory.

These peaceful moments from an October wedding at Sylvan Dale are a lovely reminder that sometimes the quietest parts of the day hold just as much magic as the celebration itself.

Photography: Amanda Leise Photography

09/23/2026

Wildlife Wednesday! The Bighorn Sheep flock often comes down through the horsebarn area on their way back to Alexander Mountain after spending time up on Eagle Ridge and Big T. We don't always see it happen, but it does, and Karen captured it from the lesson arena this weekend.

Tip your hat Tuesday! We've had some wonderful guests with us this year, and this is just a taste of the happiness that ...
09/22/2026

Tip your hat Tuesday! We've had some wonderful guests with us this year, and this is just a taste of the happiness that abounds.

"Don't be a lady, be a legend." – Dolly Parton
09/21/2026

"Don't be a lady, be a legend." – Dolly Parton

Trade the holiday hustle for a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend at Sylvan Dale Ranch! Settle into comfortable ranch lodging...
09/20/2026

Trade the holiday hustle for a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend at Sylvan Dale Ranch! Settle into comfortable ranch lodging and enjoy a traditional celebration with family and friends—without the cooking, hosting or cleanup.

Visit https://www.sylvandale.com/specials/thanksgiving to see what your three-night getaway includes.

Reservations are required. Call 970-667-3915 or email [email protected].

Tomorrow marks one year since this wonderful couple brought their love story with plenty of Western style to Sylvan Dale...
09/19/2026

Tomorrow marks one year since this wonderful couple brought their love story with plenty of Western style to Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch! 🤠🤍

From the cowboy hat, boots, and rustic attire to the warm autumn florals, open pasture, and horses roaming beneath the foothills, every detail felt right at home on the ranch. This sweet moment captured with Jingle nearby is one of our favorites from their beautiful September day.

Wishing these two a very happy first anniversary and many more years of riding through life side by side! 🥂🐴

A special thank-you to their vendor team:
Officiant: Family Friend
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Florals: Mother of the Bride
DJ: Too Much Fun! DJ Service
Photography: Allison Elise Photo LLC
Hair & Makeup: Rotella Beauty
Bridal Gown: Dani West Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey
Boots: Boot Barn
Vests: Men's Wearhouse
Custom Earrings & Necklace:
Wild Pony Trading Co.
Groom’s Ring: Jared Jewelers

Featured Horse Friday! Who can identify who belongs to these ears?
09/18/2026

Featured Horse Friday! Who can identify who belongs to these ears?

09/18/2026

Throwback Thursday to Cowgirl Roudup gymkhana! Susan got a little wild!

Address

2939 N County Road 31D
Loveland, CO
80538

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19706673915

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