Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

79 years in the saddle
Dude Ranch Vacations, Weddings, Meetings & Retreats
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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is an authentic working horse and cattle ranch located on 3200 acres in the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Loveland, Colorado. Family owned and operated by the Jessup Family since 1946, Sylvan Dale provides a natural setting for dude ranch vacations, destination weddings, corporate meetings & retreats. We also offer a wide variety of additional services like private meeti

ngs, holiday parties, picnics, reunions, family vacations, bed & breakfast, trophy fishing, horse riding, and other exciting outdoor adventures. Guests go on cattle drives and cattle roundups, trail rides, and overnight pack trips, take horseback riding lessons and play “Gymkhana” games on horseback, and experience the old-fashioned family hospitality and cowboy culture of the historic American West.

2020 Travelers' Choice Award from Trip Advisor. Named "Best Family Vacation" by Frommer's Colorado guidebook and rated among the "Top Ten Colorado Dude Ranches" by True West Magazine, and Cowboys & Indians' Best Of The West. Conveniently located just one hour from Denver in the Colorado foothills near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Sylvan Dale’s 3200-acre Dude Ranch and Retreat Center is nestled along the banks of Colorado's beautiful Big Thompson River. For you good folks who care about nature and the environment, you'll appreciate our green philosophy and passion for sustainable practices. At Sylvan Dale, we pride ourselves on being excellent stewards of our land, livestock, and resident wildlife.

1 year since this dreamy wedding- Dresses - Shoes .official- Suits - Rings - Other Jewelry - Flowers - Hair/ MakeUp - P...
06/22/2025

1 year since this dreamy wedding
- Dresses
- Shoes .official
- Suits
- Rings
- Other Jewelry
- Flowers
- Hair/ MakeUp
- Photos .by.lys
- Cupcakes & centerpieces
- Cupcake stand and wine barrels
- Cake top tier
- Hats
- Signs
- Guitarist
- Bride -grove-usa
- Groom

On hot wedding days like today, we can’t help but dream of a few clouds. Weddings at Sylvan Dale are beautiful, come sun...
06/22/2025

On hot wedding days like today, we can’t help but dream of a few clouds. Weddings at Sylvan Dale are beautiful, come sunshine, rain, or snow!

Photo credits to , , , ,

So much to do, so little time! This family managed to fit it all in, except for the rock climbing because they couldn't ...
06/21/2025

So much to do, so little time! This family managed to fit it all in, except for the rock climbing because they couldn't spare time away from their new favorite horses. Can't wait to see you again soon! We'll make sure to say hello to Stormy, Jiminey, and Bonita for you too.

Susan and Dave can't wait to welcome you to the ranch this summer! They've got softball night, ranch history, and Sylvan...
06/20/2025

Susan and Dave can't wait to welcome you to the ranch this summer! They've got softball night, ranch history, and Sylvan Dale traditions covered while their staff keep you busy during the day. What's your favorite memory with Susan & Dave?

When you're so happy to be in the saddle, sometimes your horse smiles too! We just can't get enough of our guests this s...
06/19/2025

When you're so happy to be in the saddle, sometimes your horse smiles too! We just can't get enough of our guests this summer, and Sandy agrees. :) Ranch Hand was too busy snacking on grass to join in on the smile fest. ;)

Happy Father's Day!!! We hope you enjoy the day, all of you Dads out there. We'll be celebrating with several Dads this ...
06/16/2025

Happy Father's Day!!! We hope you enjoy the day, all of you Dads out there. We'll be celebrating with several Dads this week, helping create lifelong memories. Should've been a cowboy rings true out here. :)

Breakfast on the trail anyone? Sounds good to us, and we'll serve you with a smile, as always. 🤠
06/14/2025

Breakfast on the trail anyone? Sounds good to us, and we'll serve you with a smile, as always. 🤠

Can you guess this view?! And who's the horse? ;) Thanks to Denise and Roberta for sharing some of their perspectives!
06/13/2025

Can you guess this view?! And who's the horse? ;) Thanks to Denise and Roberta for sharing some of their perspectives!

Cowgirl Roundup highlights brought to you from the cowgirls themselves! We thank you all for choosing Sylvan Dale as you...
06/13/2025

Cowgirl Roundup highlights brought to you from the cowgirls themselves! We thank you all for choosing Sylvan Dale as your summer adventure. Excited for more weeks to come!

Grab your tissues, folks, because this will be a tough story to share with you all. On Thursday, May 29th, we said our g...
06/11/2025

Grab your tissues, folks, because this will be a tough story to share with you all. On Thursday, May 29th, we said our goodbyes to both Pistol and Sunset. 😪 Both of the boys were 28 & 29 years old, which is a good long life for any horse, not a mind a hard working one! Pistol was pretty much down to having no teeth, and he could no longer eat enough food to sustain him, as well as he had lost the desire to eat. His spirit was still strong, and he thought we were going on an adventure when we brought them up to their final resting spot by the old mare pasture. What a good pony he was, that one. Sunset, bless his heart, had a voriacious appetite, but his old joints pained him by the minute. So we did what every loving animal guardian should do when it's time, and picked a beautiful day to lay them to rest before it became a dire emergency. Put them down on a good day, they say, and that we did. This post will focus on Pistol, and Sunset will have his own highlight later this week. Finding over 20 years of photos takes time! Pistol came to the ranch as a lease horse from Sky Corral Ranch in 2002. He fit right in with the crew, and was purchased by Sylvan Dale that very same season, going on to charm the hearts of everone he encountered. He lived happily on ranch for the rest of his days, until his 29th year. We salute you, Pistol pony, Mr. Pistol, Pistole, the grade Quarter pony with all the personality one can possess. We miss him dearly, but find relief in the fact that he's no longer hungry down here on earth. On to greener pastures our friend, with a whole new set of teeth and reunited with his best friend, Pawnee. There won't be another one like him, that's for sure. So, enjoy the 23 years of memories we share with you today, and give your horses some extra love, as we never know how long they'll be with us. 29 years is something to goal for! ❤️🐴🤠

Thank you, Ellen, for taking this great photo of our wrangler crew! Not everyone was working yesterday, but meet 5 of th...
06/10/2025

Thank you, Ellen, for taking this great photo of our wrangler crew! Not everyone was working yesterday, but meet 5 of the 7 gals who'll be taking care of you on the trails this vacation season! From left to right: Jess, Joslyn, Keeley, Lori, and Kasey! We've got a stellar staff this summer, and we couldn't be more thankful. 🤠❤️🐴

Howdy Sylvan Dalers! Karen here. 🤠 We have some very exciting news for our summer vacation guests...drum roll please? Th...
06/05/2025

Howdy Sylvan Dalers! Karen here. 🤠 We have some very exciting news for our summer vacation guests...drum roll please? There WILL be an option for an overnight pack trip on Green Ridge!!! The first group of cowgirls are up there at the moment, and we can't wait to hear about their adventures when they return in the morning. Michael will be the camp cookie! For you return guests, you'll recognize a handful of your favorite repeat wranglers this season, along with a few wonderful new staffers as well. Can't wait to welcome our guests with a smile! ❤️🤠❤️🐴

Address

2939 N County Road 31D
Loveland, CO
80538

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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+19706673915

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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is an authentic working horse and cattle ranch located on 3200 acres in the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Loveland, Colorado. Family owned and operated by the Jessup Family since 1946, Sylvan Dale provides a natural setting for dude ranch vacations, destination weddings, corporate meetings & retreats. We also offer a wide variety of additional services like private meetings, holiday parties, picnics, reunions, family vacations, bed & breakfast, trophy fishing, horse riding, and other exciting outdoor adventures. Guests go on cattle drives and cattle roundups, trail rides, and overnight pack trips, take horseback riding lessons and play “Gymkhana” games on horseback, and experience the old-fashioned family hospitality and cowboy culture of the historic American West. Named "Best Family Vacation" by Frommer's Colorado guidebook and rated among the "Top Ten Colorado Dude Ranches" by True West Magazine, and Cowboys & Indians' Best Of The West, June 2011. Conveniently located just one hour from Denver in the Colorado foothills near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Sylvan Dale’s 3200-acre Dude Ranch and Retreat Center is nestled along the banks of Colorado's beautiful Big Thompson River. For you good folks who care about nature and the environment, you'll appreciate our green philosophy and passion for sustainable practices. At Sylvan Dale, we pride ourselves on being excellent stewards of our land, livestock, and resident wildlife.