Bridal Shower

Paradise Ranch Events

Rehearsal Dinner

Riff Raff on the Rio

Welcome Party

Ceremony and Reception

Reception

Pagosa Bar

Wedding After Party

Experience the Area

Post-Wedding Chill

Our Wedding

Meeting again was a total coincidence that unfolded over a couple days. It started one Friday night in July when Sammi and Alex went to John and Robby's place for a bonfire. When they arrived, Sammi noticed a jet ski in the driveway, and John explained it belonged to his roommate—Robby, who happened to be out of town on a work trip.&nbsp; On Saturday, John and Robby spent the day boating on the Ohio River with some friends. They were attempting to go home when John dropped his keys in the river. After John tried to swim down and find them with no luck, Brandon dove down in the dark and miraculously found them. So of course they all decided to celebrate by hopping back on the boat and heading to the Tiki Bar. Once there, they ran into Sammi, Alex, and Mac.&nbsp; At the bar, Robby and Sammi started talking and everyone was dancing. Sammi asked if Robby would take her out on his jet ski sometime. He warned her it would most likely break down, so they'd have to paddle back, which she laughed off as a joke, but he was completely serious. They were having a great time until Alex and Sammi went to the bathroom. They told the guys where they were going, but apparently no one listened because when Alex and Sammi returned from the bathroom, everyone was gone except Mac. At some point, the guys realized the girls were gone, and they felt like it was time to pack up and head home. Robby was sad about Sammi's "Irish Goodbye", and Sammi was crushed—she hadn’t wanted the night to end and felt an unexpected emptiness at not getting to spend more time with Robby. She knew right then he was someone special that she needed to see again.&nbsp; Robby was scheming on what to say to Sammi next in order to see her again,. He messaged her on Facebook a couple of days after the bar, and they went on the jet ski date about a week or two later, and from that point on, everything just fell into place.

OUR STORY

Our Story

ROUND TRIP SHUTTLES DAY OF WEDDING TO PARADISE RANCH

We will offer round trip shuttles with Wilderness Journeys to and from Pagosa Springs and Paradise Ranch day of the wedding. We will pick up/drop off at the Nightingale Motel, Riverwalk Inn, and Springs Resort and Spa. On return we will also drop off at Pagosa Bar. You DO NOT need to be staying at the hotel to ride the shuttle.

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Durango

Domestic airport 57 miles away from Pagosa SpringsClosest major airport to Pagosa1 hour drive <a href="https://www.durangogov.org/1276/Airport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Plata County Airport</a>, Durango, Colorado 1 hour from Paradise Ranch. The Durango - La Plata County Airport (DRO) is the primary regional airport for southwest Colorado, northwest New Mexico, and the entire Four Corners Region. DRO is served by American Airlines and United Airlines, offering daily non-stop routes to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), and Phoenix (PHX). Seasonal routes include Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH) and Los Angeles (LAX). (970) 382-6051 ﻿The Durango-La Plata County Airport has four rental car agencies on site: <a href="https://www.alamo.com/en_US/car-rental/home.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alamo</a> , <a href="https://www.avis.com/en/locations/us/co/durango" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avis</a>, <a href="http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/home.do" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enterprise</a>, &amp; <a href="http://www.hertz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hertz</a>. Durango Airport ShuttleShuttle service to and/or from the Durango Airport located 60 miles west of Pagosa Springs. Rate includes up to two persons.Call us for reservations: 970-731-4081.$135 one way for up to two people.$25/person after 2 people$245 round trip for up to two people.$45/person round trip after the initial two people

Denver

&nbsp;International Airport 300 miles away from Pagosa SpringsProbably the cheapest flight and highest chance of direct flight5.5 hour drive

Albuquerque

&nbsp;International Airport 208 miles away from Pagosa Springs3.5 hour drive

Other Airports

San Luis Valley Regional Airport -93 miles awayFour Corners Regional Airport - 103 miles awayCortez Municipal Airport - 109 milesGunnison - Crested Butte Regional Airport - 167 miles awayMontrose Regional Airport - 171 miles away

Transportation

********************************************************************************** Larger parties or guests staying an extended time may want to consider﻿Airbnb or VRBO for accommodations.---------------------- There are also RV and tent camping options available.-----------------------Note: Better to stay in downtown Pagosa Springswhere hotel blocks and wedding event activities are expected to be held, except for the wedding day at Paradise Ranch. **********************************************************************************

Boutique Motel in downtown Pagosa Springs. Suggested for wedding party,although not required, also available for family and friends. Shuler/Browder Wedding BlockPlease call the Nightingale motel at970-507-0121.No on-line booking available for room block rates.Block expires April 12, 2025.

The Nightingale Motel

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Hotel in Pagosa Springs located right on the San Juan River. Walkable path to downtown. Suggested for family and friends. Shuler/Browder Wedding BlockPlease call RiverWalk Inn at970-264-4161.No on-line booking available for room block rates.Block expires May 12, 2025.

RiverWalk Inn

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Want something extraordinary . . . "The Springs Resort &amp; Spa in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is the number 1 Spa Resort in the United States"USA Today 10 Best Shuler/Browder Wedding Block(reduced 4/15/25)Please book using website link below.Block expires April 24, 2025. Rates varies by night and room type:$219-$276.50 double double or single king studio,&nbsp;$284-$334 double queen or single king junior suite,$339-399 single king standard junior suite,$369-$419 double queen suite lodge, single king suite lodge, or junior luxury room lodge Note: There is a 2-night minimum room stay. All room rates are subject to 11.8% tax (removed resort fee.) https://www.reseze.net/servlet/SendPage?hotelid=1747&amp;skipfirstpage=true&amp;page=66036

The Springs Resort & Spa

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Located downtown Pagosa Springs, cabins and a motel includes access to hot spring pools and an onsite sauna.

Healing Waters Resort & Spa

A very unique stay in geodesic domes. Close to Paradise Ranch. Short drive to downtown Pagosa Springs (not walkable as along highway.)

Pagosa River Domes

Lodging

Allison Shuler

Monica Stewart

Alicia Florence

Alex Maverick

Erin Parra

Giulia Mallmann

Meredith Kirschner

John Leffert

Colin Hogan

Abby Godsey

Nolan Leucke

Justin Carey

Trevor Smith

Denton Greenfield

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

Reservoir HillAble to ride from town.

Mountain Biking

Can be arranged for different difficulties and duration.

Hiking

Possible price discount for larger group.

Pagosa Spa @ The Springs Resort & Spa

Possible locations:Big Meadows Reservoir,Alberta Park Reservoir,Williams Creek Reservoir

Paddle boarding/kayaking

More information coming soon.

Fly Fishing

Possible options are ATV, Dirt Bike, UTV, Jeep depending on what people want to do. Locations TBD