Found 15 blog entries tagged as Devil's Thumb Ranch.

Osteria Giocondo Brings Italian Charm to Downtown Winter Park

I think I’ve found my new favorite spot right in the heart of downtown Winter Park! Osteria Giocondo recently opened on Main Street, giving us a cozy place to gather, connect, and enjoy a drink with some Italian-inspired small bites. It’s owned and operated by Devil’s Thumb Ranch, so you can expect the same luxury, attention to detail, and high-quality experience they’re known for - without the drive!

This charming little spot sits in the same building as Vasquez Creek Inn and Volario’s (also part of the Devil’s Thumb family), directly across Highway 40 from Hideaway Park + the Rendezvous Event Center. The space has actually been empty for a few years, but longtime locals might…

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 Thanksgiving Dinner Made Easy: Skip the Kitchen and Enjoy Local Favorites Serving up Traditional Meals this Year!

Whether you're visiting or call the Fraser Valley home, Thanksgiving week has so much to offer if you find yourself in Grand County for the laid-back holiday. With the both Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch open and in full swing, tubing and sledding hills ready to welcome guests, and (hopefully!) enough snow on the ground to get out for a cross-country ski or snowmobile ride, there are a wealth of opportunities to play outside and appreciate the beauty of the mountains. And events like the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Cooper Creek Square's Celebration of Lights, Winter Park Resort's Holiday Tree Lighting, Granby's Parade of Lights…

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Sunset Ridge in Tabernash Offers Peaceful Mountain Living in a Secluded Neighborhood of Single-Family Homes with Sweeping Views, a Neighborhood Trail System, Private Fishing Access, and Low HOA Dues

Nestled in the heart of Grand County but off the beaten path, Sunset Ridge in Tabernash is a tucked-away gem. Established in 1972, the quiet, well-treed neighborhood of single-family homes boasts123 spacious lots ranging from around an acre to an acre and a half, most with sweeping views of the Continental Divide, Byers Peak, or Winter Park Resort. Neighborhood roads loop around off Devil’s Thumb Road, creating a no-outlet community and minimizing through traffic. Adding even more to the sense of peace and privacy, a stretch of open ranch land creates a…

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Embrace the Adventure with a Wealth of Midwinter Events this Snowy Season

Our winter wonderland is at its peak in the midwinter months! The snow and lower temps have settled in for the season, making it easy to take advantage of all the winter adventure available here in Grand County. Whether you're snowmobiling, exploring on cross-country skis, ice fishing, earning your turns, backcountry skiing, or taking advantage of downhill adventures at Winter Park Resort and Granby Ranch, opportunities to enjoy our majestic Rocky Mountains are abundant. Add in a calendar full of local events, and you have even more options for embracing winter in the mountains! 

THREE LAKES ICE FISHING CONTEST: JANUARY 24 - 26

The longest running ice-fishing contest in…

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Soak in Grand County's Winter Wonderland on a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

There's nothing like a horse-drawn sleigh ride complete with jingling bells to get you in the holiday spirit! It is a truly magical and festive experience - a unique way to take advantage of this winter wonderland we call home. Snuggle in under warm wool blankets as you tour through pristine alpine meadows and woodlands, drift through crisp pine-scented air, and soak in the beauty of the mountain scenery as snow blankets the ground. Most rides end with hot chocolate around the outdoor fire when you return to the stables, a quintessential way to  wrap up the winter fun. We love this family-friendly option for enjoying the snow at a different pace! 

And it isn't just a holiday…

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Explore Miles of Groomed and Single-Track Trails on Skate and Classic Skis Throughout Grand County's Rocky Mountains!

Cross-country skiing, also known as Nordic skiing, has deep roots in Grand County. Early settlers in the area used what many now refer to as "skinny skis" for transportation in the long winter months but soon developed a love of exploring the Rocky Mountains on skis, with reports of cross-country skiing for recreation dating back to the late 1800s. Hot Sulphur Spring's first Winter Carnival in 1911 included cross-country skiing as an event and marked what many deemed the beginning of the ski industry in Colorado. 

It's easy to see why Nordic skiing grew from simply a means of transport to a beloved pastime. If you're looking to…

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The Grand Nordic Club Promotes Nordic Skiing with Resources, Education, Programs + More

Outdoor enthusiasts are the heartbeat of Grand County, and the Grand Nordic Club is the epitome of a grassroots, share-what-you-love organization that promotes outdoor recreation here in the Winter Park area. Nordic skiing in the Rocky Mountains for recreation dates back over a century - early settlers in the Fraser Valley began cross-country skiing for sport in the early 1900s, taking advantage of the copious amounts of snow that fall on our beautiful valley all winter long. 

The glue that binds the Grand County Nordic skiing community together had its inception in 1993. The Grand Nordic Club was founded to serve our community and promote Nordic skiing by…

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Grand Kids Learning Center Provides Childcare to Children 8 Weeks to 6 Years in Fraser + Granby with Plans to Expand

Driving questions for so many considering raising a family in Grand County are around childcare: What are the early education options? How available are they? While we have several high-quality early childhood care centers, Grand Kids Learning Center is one of the longest-standing early childhood care non-profit organizations here in the Fraser Valley. Currently serving 82 children each day at locations in both Fraser and Granby, GKLC is committed to investing in and creating opportunities for young children and their families in our community. 

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Grand Kids embraces the mountain lifestyle, encouraging activity and…

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Take Advantage of Favorite Fall Activities in the Mountains of Grand County!

When cool, crisp days start to replace the heat of summer, we know winter is just around the corner. And as excited as we are for the snowy season and the lifts to start turning, fall in Grand County is truly one of our favorite times of year. Smoke drifts out of chimneys, frosty green grass greets us in the mornings, snow settles on the tops of peaks, and aspens burst with vibrant gold, orange, and red. Life seems to slow down a little, making space to take advantage of outdoor adventure in cooler temps and soak in all the fall color. So that you can truly get the most out of this beautiful time of year, we've put together ten of the best ways to experience autumn here in…

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Pole Creek Meadows Single-Family Home Subdivision Boasts Multi-Acre Lots, Open Space, Paved Roads and Sweeping Views

A mountain home on a spacious lot covered in pine, aspen, and spruce trees is a little slice of paradise. Couple that with expansive views of the Continental Divide and Indian Peaks, and the Pole Creek Meadows neighborhood just south of Highway 40 in Tabernash offers the epitome of mountain living. The quiet community of single-family homes is centrally-located with opportunities for adventure both out-the-door and minutes away.

The master-planned community's 103 lots sit on approximately 450 acres, with almost one-third of the neighborhood designated as open space. Paved, well-maintained roads wind through the cozy, secluded…

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