Whether you are a guest coming for the day or spending the night,
here is a helpful guide to make your visit more comfortable.
WELCOME
A NOTE FROM THE RANCH
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Thank You!
-SDR Weddings
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR STAY
SNACKS/GIFT SHOP
The gift shop (located in our main office at the front desk area) is open during business hours 9am-4pm. We DO NOT have a vending machine on the property so please plan accordingly. We do sell snacks and some drinks at the gift shop during business hours. Be sure to stop by and grab a t-shirt while you’re here!
AMENITIES
Seasonal pool, horse shoes, game courts, game room, and hiking trails are available for you to enjoy! We also have horse back riding adventures that can be scheduled through the front desk.
Please call 970-667-3915 to discuss horse back riding. No day of rides are guaranteed, so be sure to schedule in advance if you are interested in booking a ride.
FOOD/DRINKS
Remember the ranch does not have a restaurant on site. All the meals you may be served will be catered to your event and booked by your host in advance.
We will not be able to add on extra meals the day of the event.
Please consider bringing extra snacks and drinks to make your stay comfortable. You may find you need a bottle of water or a late night snack while you’re here,
maybe you could stop by the gas station on the way and grab some snacks for the trip! Don’t forget ice for the cooler, we do not have an ice machine on-site. All the cabins have a mini fridge and all guest houses have a fridge to help keep your drinks cold.
OUTSIDE ALCOHOL
The only areas you may have outside alcohol is your cabin and private lawn/deck areas. If you are in or near your cabin you may have your own alcohol. If you are in the main Heritage Lodge, the office, the gift shop, the pool, the barn, or the game room you may not have your own alcohol there. Don’t forget your ID for the bar!
LODGING POLICIES & CONSIDERATIONS
CHECK IN
Check in is 3pm on your arrival date. Please come to the office when you arrive to check in. We will give you a packet with a map and keys to your unit.
We have firm check in times on a wedding day. Please plan on checking into your cabin or guest house at 3pm.
If you have any questions please email us at ranch@sylvandale.com
LATE CHECK IN
Stuff comes up! If you happen to miss our firm 3pm check-in, the office will be closed.
You will find a check-in packet with a map and keys on the outside office door.
CHECK OUT TIME
Check out is 10am on your departure day.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast is served to those guests spending the night with us. Breakfast times vary, your breakfast time will be listed on your check in packet.
DOG FRIENDLY
We allow dogs in most units. Dogs are a one time $50 fee per dog, for the duration of your stay.
Dinty A+B and Baby Doe are not pet friendly and allow us to offer cabins that are pet free for those guests who are sensitive to pet dander.
LODGING PAYMENTS & POLICIES
Wedding guests who are spending the night will need to call and pay for their accommodations in advance. We do ask for full payment up front for lodging. Cancelation policies for lodging are as follows: Cancelations will be refunded up to 25% of the total before 30 days from arrival. Once we are 30 days from arrival we do not offer refunds.
SPLITTING PAYMENTS FOR GUEST HOUSES
We will create one invoice per cabin or guesthouse. One guest will call to reserve the cabin for the stay. That guest will be the Ranch’s contact for that stay. This ensures that payments are made in advance.
Once the reservation is made, we will send you a payment link via QuickBooks. When making payments via QuickBooks, there is an option for partial payments. This allows multiple couples or singles to follow the link and split payments accordingly.
DIRECTIONS
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch - 2939 N. County Rd. 31-D, Loveland, Colorado 80538
Despite our best efforts Apple and Google Maps are not the best for directing you to the ranch office!
From Interstate 25, take exit 257 onto Highway 34 toward Loveland/Estes Park. Stay on CO-34 and drive west for 13 miles into the foothills. Sylvan Dale is between mile markers 83 & 84. You’ll see signs on covered wagons on the right side of the road. Turn right into the entrance of the ranch. Next, take a left and go down the hill past the horse barn.
Cross the bridge, turn right at the silo and follow signage to the office.
Activities
Our pool, game courts, game room, and hiking trails are free and accessible to all overnight guests.
Horseback riding, trapshooting, and fishing MUST be arranged long before your arrival and require additional costs.
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Our outdoor pool is heated and typically open from Memorial Day to Labor day. We do provide pool towels.
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Great for kiddos and adults alike. We have game courts equipped for basketball, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, foursquare, and more! The game room boasts an old-school billiards table, ping pong, and foosball! Don’t forget the volleyball courts and horseshoe pits!
You can bring equipment; we do have some to borrow! Bringing yard games is welcome!
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We have 3,200 acres for you to stroll, climb, walk, and hike. We invite you to explore our backyard with the help of our trail guide, which can be picked up at the front desk upon arrival.
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please visit our “Riding Adventures” page or call the front desk to inquire.
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Trapshooting is $140/person for a group size of up to 10 shooters. All firearms and ammunition are supplied. All shooting will require ages 12 and up. Please call the wedding coordinator to inquire.
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Bass fishing happens off-property and is $100 per 2-hour session for a group size of 12 fishers. All materials are supplied. No age limit. Please call the front desk to inquire.
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Big Thompson River is fly fishing ONLY, however, it’s right on the property.
Fly fishing can be independent but must be pre-arranged. Guided trips are also offered. Please call the front desk or Rocky Mountain Anglers to inquire.
