Devils Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa

Welcome Reception

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Kyle and I met in October 2010, while studying at Clemson University. We met through our roommates' dogs, Eva and Toby, who had become friends, as Kyle lived on the floor above me in our apartment complex. We dated in the fall, but in the spring I studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain. Shortly after my return to the US, Kyle came to visit me in Virginia in May of 2011, and we have been together ever since. After graduating, Kyle and I lived and worked in Washington, D.C. for about two years. Then in July 2014, we moved to Santiago, Chile to work as English teachers and travel for a year! In the summer of 2015, we came back to the U.S. and drove west for our big move to Colorado. We have loved living in Colorado (Roxie too!) and we are so very excited to share this incredible state with our friends and family this October! Love,Brittany and Kyle

How We Met

Kyle proposed on October 16, 2016. We went to Aspen for the weekend and on Sunday, before we drove home, we decided to hike to American Lake. It was a steep and long hike, and I'm pretty sure I had to stop to rest every 100 feet on the way up. Once we got to the alpine lake, we took in the view (while Roxie swam) and then Kyle popped the question. I am glad I made it to the top!

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Devil's Thumb Ranch is about a two hour drive from the Denver International Airport. If you would like to avoid renting a car, Home James is a transportation service that offers transport from DIA to Devil's Thumb Ranch, Trailhead Inn, Vasquez Creek Inn, and other accommodations in Winter Park. They offer individual rates, as well as private charters, which may be a more affordable option if you have 6-11 people.

Home James

The ceremony and reception will be taking place at Devil's Thumb Ranch. The bride and groom, as well as some friends and family are staying there. For alternative lodging, the Trailhead Inn and the Vasquez Creek Inn (see below) are both great nearby options that provide a complimentary shuttle to and from Devil's Thumb Ranch.When you call either place to make a reservation, make sure to tell them it is for the Ryan-Tyler Wedding!

Trailhead Inn

Vasquez Creek Inn

Other Accommodations in Winter Park

Travel

Devil's Thumb Ranch has lots of activities, from hiking, horseback riding, and fly fishing to a day camp for kids. DTR also has several on-site dining options. For more dining options, as well as many other activities, Winter Park is only fifteen minutes away.https://www.winterparkresort.com/things-to-do

If you are staying in Denver a few days before or after the wedding, check out the below for some fun things to do!Boulder, CO <a href="https://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/things-to-do/must-see-boulder/">https://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/things-to-do/mu...</a> Boulder is where I go to law school, and it is about a 40 minute drive from Denver. It's a beautiful town, close to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park. Pearl Street Mall is a fun outdoor shopping area, and there are lots of great places to eat and drink. I recommend The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse and Avery Brewery. Denver, CO<a href="http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/">http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/</a> As Denver is where most everyone will be flying in to, it is definitely worth checking out! Denver has great art, history, and science museums, as well as lots of beautiful parks. When Kyle's grandparents visited, they greatly enjoyed the Denver Botanical Gardens. Kyle and I are also big fans of Union Station and LoDo, the area around Union Station, with lots of restaurants and breweries. Two of our favorite restaurants in Denver are Acorn and Sushi Ronin.Colorado Springs, CO<a href="http://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do-colorado-springs">http://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do-colorado-spri...</a> The Springs are about an hour and 20 minutes from Denver. Some of the highlights are the Air Force Academy, the Garden of the Gods, and Pikes Peak (the mountain that inspired the song "America the Beautiful"). If hiking the 14,000 plus mountain sounds a bit daunting, you can drive or take Cog Railway to the top.Kyle and I are so excited to have everyone out to Colorado! If you would like any additional recommendations on things to do, let us know and we'll be happy to send you some more information. Otherwise, welcome to the Rocky Mountain West!

Brittany & Kyle

Brittany & Kyle

Registry

While gifts are appreciated please know that your well wishes and presence is a present enough.