Strawberry Creek Ranch

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Fate connected us with the right dating app matchup (so original) only to find out on our second date that a mutual friend knew both of us all along and gave an emphatic blessing. Matt's enthusiasm and love of life and all things outdoors fit perfectly with Chelsea's appreciation of a solid day trekking uphill on skis or long runs on vacation. Matt still isn't convinced that uphill skiing is the best use for that particular outdoor equipment, but Chelsea has the rest of their lives to convince him. While Matt can kick Chelsea's behind on pretty much any physical activity (to Chelsea's love and chagrin) they both enjoy long walks with Scout in Wash Park and not so infrequently bringing Circa along too. Over the past year and a half our love has deepened between the ocean mist among the redwood tress to the valleys of the Wasatch and Rocky Mountains. We can't wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you at Strawberry Creek Ranch this September!

A walk in the park

Our Story

Photos

Maria Davis (and supporting role - Ben Davis) have known me from my (likely annoying and dramatic) teenage years until now, over 20 + years of friendship and she is my number one speed dial. I wouldn't want to do this life without her. It has been a privilege and honor to walk through life with this badass wonderful woman for so many years.

Maria Davis

Hunter and Matt met sometime in the 90's, though historians can't pinpoint a date. Since then, they matriculated through Scouting USA to both become Eagle Scouts, attended the Philmont Scout ranch, and continue to find opportunities to sneak away for a milkshake at Silver Diner

Hunter Jonsson

Dave and Matt met during a trip to Oregon and although Matt chose to attend the University of Tennessee, he and Dave became and have remained close despite the Army's attempts to keep them apart. We have shared cold belay ledges, warm desert sandstone towers, and terrifying acrobatic flights in a paragliding safety course. All of these experiences have reinforced the idea that its really the partners you bring into your life that shape your experiences and memories. 

Dave Leydet

Avi and Chelsea met on Day 1 of Chelsea's residency at the base of the Bastille in Eldorado Canyon. While Avi loved all things trad and alpine and Chelsea all things sport and bouldering, they could be found training hard at the Baker Movement between shifts (and despite Chelsea's frequent pleas, Avi would never take her training weight GriGri off her harness while pushing herself on sport grades in the gym). Their friendship has continued through shared time in California and many trips to desert and mountains. While Dave may be the groomsman of verticality based on both height and vertical feet climbed with Matt, Avi definitely wins the most vert of the wedding party combined. 

Avi Baehr

Chelsea met Taryn during medical school (Taryn's residency) in New Orleans, enjoying book clubs and eating delicious home cooked meals and learning everything DIY from Taryn. They have continued to grow together across the geographical miles with a robust WhatsApp thread and many visits to South America and the coastal United States.

Taryn Clark

Matt and Andy met way back in 2005 as members of the legendary Ranger Training Crew 4 at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron NM. After a summer of adventures in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, they each embarked on separate paths but have always remained close, with Andy keeping an open spot on his couch in Tabernash Colorado available whenever Matt would crash through town. Tey've enjoyed many beautiful days in the mountains of Grand County Co skiing, biking, hiking and performing trail work (though most of Matt's efforts could be considered counter-productive at best.) In 2018 Matt and Andy embarked on an adventure meeting on the island of Hokkaido Japan to sample the bottomless powder the region is famous for. 

Andy Borek

Wedding Party

Q + A

Dress to enjoy the Colorado mountains. Days can be warm and nights cool—please bring a favorite outdoor layer as the evening will likely get cold. Comfortable footware is encouraged, ceremony will be on the back lawn and dance party will be on an outdoor deck, weather permitting.

Dress Code

Granby Ranch is a Winter and Summer resort offering activities for the entire family and is located 15 minutes from Strawberry Creek Ranch, our wedding venue.

Base Camp One at Granby Ranch

Travel

Granby Ranch has opportunities for downhill mountain biking, hiking, and many other activities to enjoy

Granby Ranch

The Monarch Lake Trailhead accesses beautiful Forest Service trails. There is a 4 mile loop around the lake, or for the more adventurous a 16 mile round trip will take you to Lone Eagle Peak overlooking Crater Lake

Monarch Lake Trailhead

Winter Park is a larger resort that also has lift-served mountain biking, hiking, and other summer activities around the resort providing fun for the whole family!

Winter Park Resort

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the more spectacular National Parks, offering opportunities for hiking, climbing, fishing and site-seeing.

Chelsea & Matt

Chelsea & Matt

Dress Code

MOUNTAIN COCKTAIL