All wedding events will take place at Puma Paw Ranch, outside of Rifle, CO. 1793 County Road 219, Rifle, CO 81650. The Sunday brunch will be in the town of Rifle at Centennial Park.
We are providing transportation to and from the Hampton Inn and La Quinta Hotel. Friday: Pickup is promptly at 6:30pm from both the Hampton Inn and La Quinta. Buses will be returning to the hotels throughout the evening. Saturday: Pickup is promptly at 4:45pm from both the Hampton Inn and La Quinta. Buses will be returning to the hotels throughout the evening.
You are welcome to stay wherever you want; however, transportation to and from the ranch will be more challenging from Glenwood Springs. The buses will not go to Glenwood Springs, and Ubers in Rifle do not exist!
Yes! We recommend you rent a car from the airport you fly into. All airports are 1-4 hours away with rental cars being the best way to get to Rifle.
Please note that Uber is not a service offered in these small mountain towns. We recommend renting a car for those planning to explore the area or participate in the numerous outdoor activities nearby.
Casual: Think jeans, shirts, sundresses, sturdy footwear and an extra layer!
You will be at a ranch, so expect to walk on grass, gravel, and uneven terrain. Strongly suggest avoiding stilettos and be careful with platforms as you will be on uneven grass.
Over Labor Day weekend in Rifle, temperatures might hit the high 90's during the day, and the low 50's at night. Expect hot days and chilly nights - please be sure to bring a jacket and cross your fingers that it doesn't rain!
While we adore all the little ones in our lives, the wedding celebration will be an adults-only event.
RIFLE: The town is on the sleepy side without many things to do, but there's tons to do in the surrounding area. See below for a few ideas: EAT: Coffee/Breakfast: Starbucks, Whistle Pig Coffee Stop & Cafe, or Order Up Lunch: Rib City or Tequila's Family Restaurant Happy Hour: Sammy's Rocky Mountain Steakhouse Lunch in Silt (10-minute drive from Rifle): Miner's Claim (lunch on Thursday and Friday) or Rislende Riverside (lunch on Saturdays). OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Rifle Falls State Park - a short hike leads up and around the top of the 70-foot triple waterfall. Rifle Mountain Park - 1.3 mile fun, short trail. Three Forks Trail - 5.6 mile (11.2 mile round trip). Moderate difficulty. Rifle Creek Golf Course - 9-hole tracks (ask for the back 9!). Course closed on August 30. Biking: Lots of trails abound. Rent E Bikes at Bear Trail Bikes GLENWOOD SPRINGS- A cute, western town with shops and restaurants, close to hikes, rafting and hot springs. 30 minutes from Rifle. EAT: Slope & Hatch, CO Ranch House, Vicco's Charcoalburger Drive-In, Hotel Colorado Patio Courtyard OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Glenwood Caverns - cave tours White Water Rafting -make reservations on the early side Colorado White Water Rafting or Raft Blue Sky Hanging Lake Hike - The 1.2-mile (1.9 km) trail is steep, rigorous, and rocky, but rewarding Doc Holliday Grave Trail Glenwood Hot Springs Pool - the world's largest hot springs pool - day pass required Iron Mountain Hot Springs GRAND JUNCTION (1 hour from Rifle) There are wineries, restaurants, hikes ASPEN (1 hour, 15 minutes from Rifle) Shops, Restuarants, Hikes, Gondola, Biking