While we love your children, the wedding events are 18+. You're more than welcome to bring your kids with you, as the Devil’s Thumb has many kid-friendly activities! If you need help finding a babysitter for the wedding events, please reach out to us.
Mountain Bluegrass - you can go as western (or as not) as you like! No jackets or formal dresses needed, just come ready to kick off the celebration in one of the most beautiful places in the west!
Formal to semi-formal - while Fraser is a ranching and mining town at its heart, it is also the gem of the West so don't be afraid to sparkle!
Given that the wedding is in January, we are planning for everything to be inside with some potential walking from one venue within Devil’s Thumb to another. If your shoes are prohibitive or you have trouble walking, we can arrange for transportation for you without issue!
Devil's Thumb Ranch requires a three night stay, but you are more than welcome to extend for longer to make a vacation of your time here. We hope that the long weekend provides some R&R for our guests and that everyone can disconnect and get cozy in the mountains.
Devil's Thumb Ranch sits at an elevation of 8,500 feet - it's high! To ensure you have a great time throughout the weekend, you should expect to need some time to acclimate and make sure you drink plenty of water. Alcohol may affect you more intensely and you may get tired more easily. Here's some info from the CDC about altitude sickness that you can review if helpful: https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/environmental-hazards-risks/high-altitude-travel-and-altitude-illness.html.
We are so grateful that you are willing to spend the weekend with us - please do not worry about gifts. If you are inclined to give, please consider donating to a charity of your choice or one of our recommendations below. They span causes that are close to us in both DC and CO. 1. Grand Foundation H.O.P.E Fund - increasing access to mental health resources in Grand County, CO. https://buildinghopegrand.com/About 2. Good Old Tails Senior Animal Rescue - Patrick has adopted 4 dogs from Meghan at Good Old Tails - we love supporting her! https://www.goodoldtails.org 3. The D.C. Abortion Fund (DCAF) - helping provide access to women's healthcare across the greater DC area and down the Eastern Seaboard. https://dcabortionfund.org 4. Colorado Public Radio - support public radio! https://www.cpr.org