Willits Rugby Field

Mountain Mingle

Free Range Kitchen

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

The Other Side Ranch

Wedding Day

Summer

Our Wedding

RSVP 

Photos

Bridesmaids 

Morgan Ash (Maid of Honor)Claire PedregonCatherine HasemanMegan SanchezRachel McGrewAndrea PerezLauren BroderickHannah WedekingSabrina PageGeorgia Wellman

Groomsmen 

Graham Ellis (Best Man)Joey PhillipsSteven RountreeDexter RobinsonAndy PorterAdam Nagle-PerkinsReed HatleyNick NegemKase SpearsBrady Haag

Ushers 

Jake HockettLuke WalkerWill TroopKyle Hardesty

Grayden Overstake 

Ashlyn Overstake 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel to Colorado

Part of what makes Basalt so special is how tucked away it is in the Rocky Mountains. We know that this adds both joy and extra planning to a trip! Thank you and we are so excited that you're thinking about joining us. Here are some tips and tricks for getting there:

Flying In

Aspen Airport (20 minutes to Basalt)Aspen Airport is hand-down the most convenient option in terms of travel to and from airports. However, this can make flights expensive. If you can find a cost-effective flight in, this would be the way to go! If you are flying in to Aspen, try and find a flight landing Morning - Late Afternoon as flights landing after the sun goes down have a higher chance of being cancelled or delayed. Grand Junction Airport (~ 1.5 hours to Basalt)GJT is an easy hour and half to downtown Basalt and usually one of the cheaper options for flights. United and American are likely your best bet for airlines flying in. Eagle/Vail Airport (1 hour to Basalt)EGE is a great option if you are looking to fly directly in to the area but Aspen flights may be too expensive. Airlines with non-stop flights include American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Car rentals, taxis and shuttle services are available at the airport but be sure to schedule ahead of time or at least plan ahead! Denver Airport (~ 3.5 hours to Basalt)Most likely wherever you are coming from, Denver will be your cheapest option. It will take at least 3.5 hours to drive to the mountains from Denver. Car rentals, taxis and shuttle services are available at the airport but be sure to schedule ahead of time or at least plan ahead!

Getting Around

PLAN AHEAD! Uber and Lyft are virtually non-existent in Basalt and the surrounding areas. We highly recommend renting a car or carpooling with other guests during your time in Colorado! This will make your stay in the Roaring Fork Valley so much more enjoyable since it will allow you to easily access outdoor activities, explore the area and help make transportation to/from your chosen airport much easier. Also, a lot of the places and things we have recommended in our "Basalt/Aspen Guide" are only accessible by car. Trust us they are worth it!

Lodging

We have reserved a room block at the Element where our guests get a discount through MAY 31st! Unless you'd prefer an airbnb, we recommend booking a room here! We will be providing transportation to the wedding for our guests from the Element. More info on transportation to come.

Element Basalt - Aspen

Travel + Lodging

We are so excited to share this special place with you!!! The biggest piece of advice we have is: GET OUTSIDE! The Rocky Mountains are home to some of the most beautiful hikes, trails and parks imaginable. Below, we listed some fun spots that are dear to us, but when you get the chance, we encourage you to explore and enjoy the outdoors as much as you can! Basalt is a small town, home to many great people. Please be kind &amp; respectful, shop at our local stores if you can and remember to have patience - that includes everything from navigating travel logistics to waiting for a table at a restaurant. :)

One of our favorite trails in Basalt! Considered a moderately challenging route, it is an 8.1 mile out-and-back and takes an average of 4 hours to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Thomas Lakes Trailhead

Now called Westbound &amp; Down - Located in Willits and within walking distance of the Element Hotel. A great place to hang out and meet up with other guests.

Westbound & Down Basalt

Everything you want in a diner, from the huevos rancheros to the cinnamon roll pancakes. This is a Basalt staple and a must try!

Two Rivers Bar & Cafe

THE CHICKEN SANDWICH AND MARGARITA ARE KILLER.

White House Tavern

Admission is FREE! Plus, there's a rooftop bar with a great view of Aspen Mountain and a new Swedish Hill Bakery where you get a snack or a coffee before exploring the rest of town!

Aspen Art Museum

Basalt/Aspen Guide 

Registry

Please be aware that our wedding venue is a working ranch and out of respect and protection of the owners of the property as well as you as our guest, we have agreed to disclose and warn all our guests of the potential risks involved with the nature of being on a working ranch. The Other Side Ranch is incredibly beautiful and we feel blessed to be able to invite you to join us in celebrating our wedding on this very special property. By responding yes to our RSVP and attending, you also agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the attached waiver form. You do not need to sign it but please read it carefully and be aware of the potential hazards that may exist when visiting a working ranch during our wedding. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. <a href="https://shorturl.at/kpsDU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WAIVER LINK</a> XOXO,Hunter &amp; Bennett :)

Hunter & Bennett

Hunter & Bennett

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