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The Wedding Website of Brogan Taylor Dublin and Michael Joseph Bartone III
Venue Location Deer Valley Ranch is a beautiful mountain ranch in Nathrop, Colorado. Tucked into the Arkansas River Valley, it’s a scenic and peaceful spot. Closest Major Airport The easiest way to reach the area is by flying into Denver International Airport (DEN), which offers the most flight options and is the convenient choice for most guests. Travel Time from Denver From Denver, the drive to Nathrop is approximately 2.5–3 hours (about 125 miles) via I-70 and US-285. The drive is scenic but includes winding mountain roads, so please allow extra time. Our wedding falls during a holiday week and peak(ish) wildflower season, so roads may be busier than usual. Bus Option Bus and shuttle services are available from Denver to Buena Vista, about 20 minutes from the venue. If you choose this option, please let us know—we’ll do our best to help coordinate transportation from Buena Vista to your accommodations at Deer Valley Ranch so you can still join in on all the fun!

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Stay with us at Deer Valley Ranch

16825 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
 

The Lodge is where we’ll be hosting our BBQ Before “I Do,” reception, and after-party (still TBD!). The ceremony is just a few minutes’ walk from the Lodge to the Cliffs. This is where we’d love to have you stay with us! We’ve reserved all lodge rooms (private, hotel-style rooms) and cabins through March 2026 for our family and friends to book. We chose this venue so we could have everyone near and dear to us together for the celebration. There are 10 lodge rooms and several cabins available for booking, accommodating anywhere from 2–8 people. A minimum two-night stay is required if these accommodations are preferred. Pricing will vary, and reservations must be made directly with the venue by calling 719-395-2353. Reservations can only be made by *phone*, as online booking has been disabled for the dates around the celebration to reserve availability exclusively for wedding guests. Just let them know it’s the Bartone/Dublin Wedding on July 1st. Lodge rooms and cabins will be held for our wedding guests through March 2026, after which they will be released to the public. Availability is first come, first serve! We also have camping options available, including car and RV sites. RV sites are extremely limited (five or fewer), while ground (tent)/car camping is more abundant. The camp spots here are more "primitive" style camping meaning there are no bathrooms and "traditional camping spots" -- it's a very rocky sort of terrain! Please note you can use the lodge for bathroom needs! There is additional, more comfortable camping you can find along Co Rd 162, see below for more details. Please let either the bride or groom know if you plan to camp with us at Deer Valley Ranch. There is no cost for camping at Deer Valley Ranch!

Discount Code - Just mention it's for July 1st Wedding / Bartone Wedding

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Chalk Lake Campground - Paid Camping $25

18660-18668 Chalk Creek Dr, Nathrop, CO 81236
 7195393591

This is right near Deer Valley Ranch! Yes, there is a camping fee; however, these are much more traditional camping spots (tent platform, fire ring, picnic table, vault toilets). If you prefer this paid option due to ease, please note that this location is quite busy during summer and in advance reservations are encouraged!

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Nearby Hotels

Nathrop / Buena Vista Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort (5 Minutes) Surf Hotel & Chateau (20 Minutes) Shorehouse Hotel (20 Minutes) Best Western Vista Inn (20 Minutes) Buffalo Peaks B&B Lodge (20 Minutes) Rainbow Lake Resort (25 Minutes) Salida Outside Design Nature Hotel (35 Minutes) Amigo Motor Lodge (35 Minutes) Manhattan Hotel Salida (30 Minutes) Silver Ridge Lodge (30 Minutes) Hampton Inn & Suites Salida (35 Minutes)

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Nearby AirBNB & VRBOs

There are tons of AirBNBs and VRBO options nearby -- even walking distance to Deer Valley Ranch itself, just takes a little research on those platforms to meet your needs.