Web Site:	www.elkmtn.com/
Capacity:	30 pampered guests
Meeting Capacity:	20
Open:	May 29rd - September 18th, 2011
Altitude:	9600' ft-Colorado's Highest
Location:	Buena Vista , Colorado - Home of the largest collection of 14,000 plus feet peaks in the lower 48 states. The white water capital of Colorado. 90 miles west of Colorado Springs and 120 southwest of Denver.
Reservations:	1-800-432-8812 Out of country 001-719-539-4430
Rates:	Off Season-$1625, Peak Season-$1825, 7-night weekly package includes all activities.
Minimum Stay:	Sunday to Sunday stay.
Deposit:	$600 per person with the balance due at the end of stay. Deposit is refundable (less 10% administrative fee) if notified of cancellation 60 days prior to arrival.
Payment Methods:	Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Personal checks and Traveler's checks.
Transportation:	Rental car or Ranch airport transfer. The charge is $325 roundtrip per family group of five or less.
Closest Airports:	Pleasant 2 hour drive from either Colorado Springs or Denver Airports.
Travel Agents:	YES
Memberships:	Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association, Dude Rancher's Association, America Outdoors, Certified Horsemanship Association, Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce

Lodging

The main lodge houses the dining room with fireplace, cowboy and mining artifacts, sitting room, library, sundeck, and the upstairs Elk suite. There are six one and two bedroom log cottages with private bath and king and queen beds. The Pioneer Lodge has three guest rooms, all with private bathes. All lodging is carpeted, tastefully furnished, with daily housekeeping service. The ranch generates its own electricity. Lights out at 11 p.m. Enjoy the star gazing.

Activities

Activities: Horseback riding and instruction that is unsurpassed. Daily riding through thousands of acres of unspoiled National Forest. Thrilling white water raft trip down the Arkansas River--one of the top ten half day trips in the country. Visit an abandoned mining town. Vehicle trip to Aspen over the Continental Divide. Overnight camp trip high in the Rockies. Full children's program for ages 3-7 years. Trapshooting, marksmanship, archery, two stocked fishing ponds, Jacuzzi, campfires, hayride, square dancing, horseshoes, hiking, biking, volleyball, badminton, tetherball and basketball court. Entertainment: Hayride with cowboy poet and fiddler, square dancing and hammer dulcimer concert, campfires, old western and kid's movies, board games, library and relaxation. Massage is available.

Children

Excellent children's program for ages 3-7 years. Each day has a unique theme. Indian Day, Cowboy Day, Water Day, etc. Arena horseback riding, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, swimming at the Mount Princeton hot springs (adults welcome too!), fishing, hiking. The kids will sleep well at night. As we are more family-oriented, all meals are eaten together in our main lodge. Come and enjoy your family!

Dining

Superb, varied, full course meals to delight both hearty and discerning appetites...sure to be a highlight. Fresh fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and the bottomless cookie jar are available in the main lodge any time of day or night. Evening hors d'oeuvres. Liquor is BYOB. Bar area available in main lodge. Ranch provides glasses, ice, tonic water, club soda, lemons and limes. Saturday night country candlelight dinner. Appetizer options (if you dare) ~ elk tenderloin or rocky mountain oysters. You don't want to miss it. Children's menu items. Special diets and special occasions are happily accommodated.

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