2013 Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Dude Vacation Brochure

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Discover Yourlnner Cowboyat

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

67 Years in the Saddle 1946-2013Summer Dude Ranch Vacations


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Welcome to the Sylvan Dale experience! Our ranch family is proud of our heritage and we're

eager to share it with you. The warmth you will find here relates to our love for people andthe Western lifestyle.

We consider ourselves the keepers of old-fashioned funthe kind that builds family closeness.Life's simple joys await you at Sylvan Daleso do we!

Howdy Folks!

The Jessup Lodge

The Jessups: David & Linda, Dave & Susan

Family Owned, Family Operated Since 1946

Protected!Our ranch is committed to preserving the historyand the beauty of the Sylvan Dale Valley. Wehave protected over 70% of our 3200 acre ranch

with conservation easements. Now you can resteasy! Sylvan Dale will be here for your futuregenerations to enjoy as it is todayfree fromdevelopment and full of natures wonders.


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ne thousand years ago, Freemont people

found shelter in a shallow cave in Echo Rock.

Later, Indian tribes wintered in the valley seekingrefuge from the snows of the high country. In the

1800s, folks sought healing from respiratory ailments

in the crisp, clean mountain air. Hospitality rooted

itself in the 1920s when Frend Neville, a local

cattleman, built a lodge and four cabins on the banks

of the Big Thompson River and called it Sylvan Dale.

The Jessup story began in 1934 when a Kansas

kid, working his way through college, arrived

in thevalley for a summer job and caught a vision

of whatthe little ranch on the Big Thompson could

somedaybe. Eleven years later, in 1946, Maurice

and his wife, Mayme, bought Sylvan Dale.

The Big Thompson Flood of 1976 threatened to put

an end to the dream, but reconstruction efforts were

successful and the Ranch continues to bless folks tothis day.

March 7, 2013 marks the beginning of our 67thyear at Sylvan Dale. Much has happened since

our parents, with barely enough money to make

the down payment, grabbed hold of a dream

and made it a reality. The growth and change

that has happened since this humble beginning

has helped define who and what we are today.

We would love to share the beauty of Sylvan Dale

with your family this season.

67 Years in the saddle!

Sosaddle up with us in 2013!

Through a lifetime

of hopes and dreams

solidly based on faith,

dedication and hard

work, the Jessups andtheir two children, David and

Susan, increased the 125 acre ranch to a 5,000 acreworking ranch with cattle, horses and guest facilities

to accommodate families and group events.


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ur brand of Western fun includes something for everyone, from the welcome hayride pulled by

our Belgian team to the cheers and action of the Gymkhana finale.

Lots to dono pressure to do it !

Partner up with a Sylvan Dale mount for

adventures in the arena and on the trail. Round

up cattle Explore the back country Break into

a gentle lope and learn to "sit the jog!" Head out

in the early morning for breakfast on the trail

or saddle up for the overnight pack trip to CowCamp. Cowboy cookin never tasted so good!

Anglers love the challenge of the Big Thompson

River and the trophy trout waters of the Big Valley.

If you prefer to keep your catch, head for our

stocked ponds where brightly-colored rainbow

await.

Evening fun is designed with everyone in mind.

Enjoy cowboy entertainment, family softball,Western dancing and songs around the campfire. What

better way to embrace the spirit of the

Old West!

We are an equal opportunity provider authorized byspecial use permit for the Roosevelt National Forest.

Nearby FunRocky Mountain National Parkoffers scenic drives and high country hikes withbreathtaking views. We'll pack a box lunch for you.

GolfThere are two 18-hole golf courses seven miles away and three more within a 20-mile radius.

Shoppingin the area includes art galleries, antique shops, malls, and souvenir shops.

Mountain Bikingnearby at Devils Backbone and Bobcat Ridge open space. (BYOB)
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Our youth program is designed forages 6-12 offering a wide varietyof outdoor fun and educational activities: western riding instruction, trail rides, mare and foal care,ranch chores, nature awareness hikes, river tubing, gathering eggs, archery, and rock climbing.Cottonwood Gulch provides a haven for kids with tree fort, tipi, and club house/nature center. Thehike to Eagle Ridge for an overnight campout is a real adventure!

Children under the age of six can join in on some youth program adventures as long as they areaccompanied by an adult.

Adventures for Kids

For the 14th season, Gray Wolf will transport guests back in time to the

mid-1800swith an authentic living history program. Gray Wolfs

Cheyenne grandparents taught him the old ways and he honors his

heritage bysharing these traditions: living closer to the Earth, leather

and bead crafts, edible plants, archery, tracking, the way of the Pipeand much more! Many guests have returned again and againa

testimony in itself.

Native American Week Returns
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A unique theme for each week!Week 1: The Ranch Hand (June 23-29)Brush up on your riding skills, sort cattle, fixfence, drive Kid the draft horse, set irrigationfor livestock pastures, learn to rope, participatein ranch chores, and jingle the herd. Its yourchance to live the life of the working cowboy.

Week 2: The Drover (June 30 July 6)

Hurry and sign up for our annual cattle drive tosummer pasture! Stay the night at Cow Campour back country cabin and awake to a CowboyBreakfast. This is our traditional Old Timer

week, with some new twists for 2013! The cattle

drive is limited to the first 20 guests to sign up.Week 3: The Ranch Hand (July 7 13)

Learn how to ride, sort cattle, fix fence, drive thedraft horse team, set irrigation for livestockpastures, learn to rope, participate in ranch

chores, and jingle the herd. Its your chance tolive the life of the working cowboy.

Week 4: The Drover (July 14 July 20)

One of our annual cattle drive weeks. Move theherd from the Main Ranch to summer pastures

on the Roosevelt National Forest. Stay the nightat Cow Camp a back country cabin and awaketo a Cowboy Breakfast. Limited to the first 20guests to sign up!

Week 5: The Native American (July 21-27)

Gray Wolfs Cheyenne grandparents taughthim the old ways. He honors his heritage by

sharing these traditions with you: living closer tothe Earth, leather and bead crafts, edible plants,archery, tracking, tomahawk throw, and theway of the pipe. Transport yourself backin time for an experience of a lifetime!

join us for our 67 th summer season!A Dude Ranch Week is jam packed with adventures and just enough down time to reflect on howmuch fun you are having!

After Check-in at 3:00 pm, the fun begins. Tour the Ranch on a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy atraditional ranch style dinner with new found friends. Meet the horses and the wranglers and thengather for an ice cream social before you settle in for your first night!

Included in your 6-night package

6 nights comfortable lodging with dailyhousekeeping services

17 wholesome hearty meals from Sundaydinner through Saturday breakfast

Your own horse for the week

Welcome wagon ride

Breakfast Ride

Overnight Pack trip

Horse back riding adventures on the trail

Western riding instruction

Team penning

Miles of hiking trails

Supervised youth program (ages 6-12)

Campfire and smores

Participation in ranch chores

Yoga classes

Guided nature stroll

Fishing pond and river

Hoedown western dance instruction

Western music entertainment Use of Ranch amenities: heated outdoor

pool, hot tub, game courtsvolleyball,tennis, horseshoe, and game roompingpong, foosball, billiards


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Week 6: The Adventurer (July 28 August 3)

All the adventures you can pack in: Riding,climbing, trap shooting, fishing, rockclimbing, white water rafting, a rousing

game of volleyball, or soft ball, the SylvanDale Poker Ride, and competitive games onhorseback in the arena.

Week 7: The Rodeo Cowboy (August 4-10)

Ever wondered what the life of the rodeocowboy would be like? Well here is your

chance to hear about it first hand. Rodeoqueens and cowboys highlight yourexperience when the Larimer County Fairand Rodeo comes to town. Prime seats forthe Rodeo and your SDR t-shirt lets everyoneknow that you ride for the Heart-J Brand!

Week 8: The Naturalist (August 11-17)

Explore the natural wonders of this magicalplace where two ecoregions meet. Residentnaturalist and published author, Dave

Armstrong, will reveal the secrets of thefoothills through interpretive tours suitable forall ages: natural history, birding, edible wildplants, geologic history, and an all day guidedtour of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Week 9: Adults Only! (August 18-24)

Everything you ever wanted in a DudeVacation but without the kids! Ridin, ropin,dancin, shootin, fishin, relaxin! You cantmiss with this one!

Perfect for couples, singles, and adult families.

Rates for Summer Dude Weeks 2013Week Theme Adult Youth Child

13 and up ages 6-12 Ages 3-5

June 23-29 The Ranch Hand $2295 $1545 $ 955

June 30-July 6 The Drover $2295 + $50 per drover $1545 $ 955

July 7-13 The Ranch Hand $2295 $1545 $ 955

July 14-20 The Drover $2295 + $50 per drover

July 21-27 The Native American $2475 $1725 $ 955

July 28-August 3 The Adventurer $2475 $1745 $ 955

August 4-10 The Rodeo Cowboy $2395 $1645 $ 955

August 11-17 The Naturalist $2295 $1545 $ 955

August 18-24 Adults Only $2295 NA NA

Add on any of the following la carte experiential activities: trap shooting ($50) white water rafting ($75) rock climbing ($50) guided fly fishing excursion ($135 half day)

private riding instruction ($45)

Note: Rates exclusive of tips and tax (3.5%). If you are not goingto ride, subtract $300 from the adult rate.
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Breakfast Ride

Up at the crack of dawn, mount up and head outfor breakfast on the trail.

Cowboy coffee never tasted so good!

Overnight Pack TripSaddle up for the highlight of the week! Climb inelevation through ponderosa forests to 7,120 ftto reach Cow Camp, a 1930s historic log cabin.

Camp Cookie will be a waitin with steak, taters,and tales around the campfire. Sleep under thestars and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast before youhead down the trail to home. Unforgettable!

back country adventures


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Sylvan Dalethe Place for Family Reunions

Families have gathered at Sylvan Dale for up to four

generations! Why? Its a safe environment where family members of all ages can bond throughwholesome old-fashioned fun with such activities as catching a rainbow trout for dinner, playing

family softball, saddling up for a riding adventure, tapping their toes at the Western dance night and

roasting marshmallows over an evening campfire. It's a magical environment for creating memories

that last a lifetime. Ask about The Wagon Wheel - the perfect facility for your family reunion.

Our kids, ages 13 and 15, and my niece

and nephew, 12 and 9, enjoyed thefreedom to roam and play. We love theSylvan Dale Ranch and we will be back!

Karen Nolan, Vista, CA

A 2013 Exclusive! Dude Lite A Family Affair June 16-22.The best of the basics with a wide variety of la carte activities for all ages. Perfect for

the price conscious family who wants to play together.

Dude Lite offers quality family time at our lowest price. Hike the trails, take a dip in theoutdoor heated pool, fish the pond, fly fish the river, visit the baby foals, participate

in ranch chores, gather at the campfire for smores, hop on the wagon for a ride on

the Foothills Trail, play a game of tennis, softball, horseshoe, or volleyball; explore

Cottonwood Gulch. Available la carte activities: horseback riding, guided fly fishing,

trap shooting, yoga and massage. Six nights lodging and 17 ranch-style meals. Ideal

for families large and small!Adult: $1299 Youth: $999 Child: $699

(13 and up) (ages 6-12) (ages 3-5)

Dude Lite
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ReservationsTo make your reservations, please call our toll-

free number 877-667-3999 or email us [email protected] are happy to hold yourspace for two weeks while awaiting your deposit.

DepositIn order tosecure yourreservation,

weask for adeposit of30%of the totalpackage rateto be paid

within two weeks from the time you make yourreservation. If your familynumbers 20 or more, we

ask for a 50% deposit.

PaymentsFinal payment is due at check out, but you arewelcome to prepay. Personal and traveller checksareencouraged, and we also accept MasterCard,Visa and American Express.

CancellationsIf your family is less than 20 people, and if youcancel within 90 days of arrival, we will refund

your deposit less $100 per person processingfee. If your family numbers 20 or more,monies paid up front are not refundable. Werecommend travelers insurance to secure your

investment should something prevent you fromcoming.

Transportation from AirportMost of our guests prefer to rent a car at the airport

for convenience and increased sight-seeing options.If you prefer, there isshuttle service directfrom the DenverInternationalAirport to ourranch entry at aper-person fee.

Smoke-Free EnvironmentIn order to assure all our guests a safe and healthystay, there is no smoking inside any Sylvan Dalebuilding or on the trails.

Alcohol PolicySylvan Dale serves fine wines and local micro-brews. State law does not allow you to bring

your own alcoholic beverages into the diningroom or other gathering areas.

Nitty Gritty Facts

I didnt miss TV at all, everything was so much fun.I wish every kid could go to the Sylvan Dale Dude

Ranch at least once. Sean Vierra (9 years old)

Endless backcountry to explore and trout the size ofmy leg!

Bill and Gayle Carey, Denver, Colorado

Love Letters!

We wanted to thank you for the most incredible stayat any resort to date. We will return.

James and Janice Laughlin, Parker, CO
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I scream, you scream,we all scream for ice cream!

Saddle up for a fun ride!

Ranch chores

Quality time!

There's Still Room for a Few Good Folks!

We are so looking forward to sharing the beauty ofSylvan Dale with you this summer. If you areplanning a return visit, a 10% Old Timer discount aswell as the welcome sound of the dinner bell awaits! Ifyou are planning your first visit, you can look forwardto a unique vacation experience and the opportunity tobecome Old Timers yourselves! Just call! Well make iteasy. Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999.

Rock ClimbingThe climb up the rock face of GreenRidge gets high marks from our guests.Adults and children alike experience theunique challenge and the thrill of success.Experienced safety-conscious guidesprovid harnesses and helmets and lots ofencouragement. Climbing builds strength,focus and self-confidence and it sure elicitsa lot of smiles from our climbers!
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2939 N. County Rd. 31DLoveland, CO 80538

www.sylvandale.com

Contact us:[email protected] Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999

Great Fun!

Great Food!

Great Folks!
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