FAQs
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Will the ceremony and reception be in the same place?
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Yes, the ceremony and reception will both take place on the Devil’s Thumb Ranch property, so once you arrive, you should be set for the evening.
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Will transportation be provided?
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If you're staying on site at Devil's Thumb, all events are walkable. For those staying off site, we will be arranging transportation on Saturday to and from the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fraser and Devil’s Thumb. More details will be provided to guests not staying on site closer to the date. No transportation will be provided for Friday’s welcome event.
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Can I bring a plus-one? Are children invited?
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Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one, this will be indicated on your invitation. While we love all of the children in our lives, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception primarily an adults-only event. If you plan to travel with children, please reach out to Devil's Thumb Ranch for local childcare recommendations, if needed.
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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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Weather permitting, Friday’s welcome dinner and Saturday’s ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors, so please plan accordingly for mountain weather (see below).
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What will the weather be like?
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In July, Devil’s Thumb Ranch has daytime highs around 75-85 F (25-30 C). Mornings and evenings are meaningfully cooler and can drop into the 40s F (5 C), so be sure to bring layers. The Rockies are known for brief afternoon showers, but they usually pass quickly.
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What is the altitude?
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Devil's Thumb Ranch is at an altitude of 8,500 ft. Oxygen canisters will be available for guests at Devil's Thumb Ranch, and there are various medications that can be prescribed and/or purchased prior to your trip to help minimize altitude sickness. Please also note that the high altitude can increase the effects of alcohol consumption, so be sure to drink plenty of water as well throughout the night.
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Hydration is KEY!
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Not an FAQ, just a reminder to drink lots of water to avoid altitude sickness throughout your stay. Also be sure to apply plenty of sunscreen.
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Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
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The planned meals will be buffet / family-style and have gluten, nut and meat / fish-free options. If there are any other restrictions (e.g., vegan), please let us know when you RSVP.
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What are the hotel / lodging options?
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We would love for everyone to stay with us on site at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. However, if you would prefer to stay off-site, we have set up a room block at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites 10 minutes away in Fraser. - If you are staying with us at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, please contact them at 970-726-5632 or reservations@devilsthumbranch.com and mention the Patrick / Ernst Wedding to get our rate. Note you must call or email to receive our rate (not available through their online booking) - We also have a room block at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Winter Park. Please contact them at 970-722-7631. This is ~10 minutes away from Devil’s Thumb and we will be providing shuttle / transportation to and from here to Devil’s Thumb on Saturday - There are several great AirBnb / VRBO options in the area as well at a wide range of prices
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What airport should I fly into?
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We recommend flying into Denver Airport. There are several methods of transportation from there including renting a car and taking shuttle / Amtrak train from Denver to Winter Park. See the Devils’s Thumb website link for more detail (https://www.devilsthumbranch.com/directions-resort-information/)
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Are there things to do nearby?
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Yes! The resort and surrounding area offer plenty of activities to enjoy, including hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, scenic drives, golf, spa time and relaxing mountain views. We hope you’ll make a weekend of it! More detail for the activities offered to guests staying at Devil’s Thumb Ranch can be found on their website (https://www.devilsthumbranch.com/activities/)