Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2013 Dude Ranch Vacations Brochure

1. Discover Your
lnner Cowboy ™
at
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Great Fun!
Great Food!
Great Folks!
2939 N. County Rd. 31D
Loveland, CO 80538
www.sylvandale.com
Summer Dude Ranch Vacations
Contact us:
ranch@sylvandale.com 67 Years in the Saddle — 1946-2013
970-667-3915 • Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999

2. Howdy Folks! There's Still Room for a Few Good Folks!
W elcome 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 and
W e are so looking forward to sharing the beauty of
Sylvan Dale with you this summer. If you are
planning a return visit, a 10% “Old Timer” discount as
the Western lifestyle.
well as the welcome sound of the dinner bell awaits! If
We consider ourselves the keepers of old-fashioned fun—the kind that builds family closeness. you are planning your first visit, you can look forward
Life's simple joys await you at Sylvan Dale…so do we! to a unique vacation experience and the opportunity to
become “Old Timers” yourselves! Just call! We’ll make it
easy. Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999.
Saddle up for a fun ride!
Quality time!
I scream, you scream,
we all scream for ice cream!
The Jessup Lodge
Ranch chores
The Jessups: David & Linda, Dave & Susan
Family Owned, Family Operated – Since 1946
Rock Climbing
The climb up the rock face of Green
Protected! Ridge gets high marks from our guests.
Adults and children alike experience the
Our ranch is committed to preserving the history
unique challenge and the thrill of success.
and the beauty of the Sylvan Dale Valley. We
Experienced safety-conscious guides
have protected over 70% of our 3200 acre ranch
with conservation easements. Now you can rest provid harnesses and helmets and lots of
easy! Sylvan Dale will be here for your future encouragement. Climbing builds strength,
generations to enjoy as it is today—free from focus and self-confidence and it sure elicits
development and full of nature’s wonders. a lot of smiles from our climbers!

3. Nitty Gritty Facts 67 Years in the saddle!
Reservations
To make your reservations, please call our toll-
free number 877-667-3999 or email us at dude@
Transportation from Airport
Most of our guests prefer to rent a car at the airport
for convenience and increased sight-seeing options.
O ne thousand years ago, Freemont people
found shelter in a shallow cave in Echo Rock.
Later, Indian tribes wintered in the valley seeking
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 to
sylvandale.com. We are happy to hold your If you prefer, there is refuge from the snows of the high country. In the this day.
space for two weeks while awaiting your deposit. shuttle service direct 1800s, folks sought healing from respiratory ailments
Deposit from the Denver in the crisp, clean mountain air. Hospitality rooted
In order to International itself in the 1920s when Frend Neville, a local
secure your Airport to our cattleman, built a lodge and four cabins on the banks
reservation, ranch entry at a of the Big Thompson River and called it Sylvan Dale.
we ask for a per-person fee.
deposit of 30% The Jessup story began in 1934 when a Kansas
of the total Smoke-Free Environment kid, working his way through college, arrived
package rate In order to assure all our guests a safe and healthy in the valley for a summer job and caught a vision
to be paid stay, there is no smoking inside any Sylvan Dale
within two weeks from the time you make your of what the little ranch on the Big Thompson could
building or on the trails. someday be. Eleven years later, in 1946, Maurice
reservation. If your family numbers 20 or more, we
M
ask for a 50% deposit. Alcohol Policy and his wife, Mayme, bought Sylvan Dale. arch 7, 2013 marks the beginning of our 67th
Payments Sylvan Dale serves fine wines and local micro- year at Sylvan Dale. Much has happened since
Final payment is due at check out, but you are brews. State law does not allow you to bring our parents, with barely enough money to make
welcome to prepay. Personal and traveller checks your own alcoholic beverages into the dining the down payment, grabbed hold of a dream
are encouraged, and we also accept MasterCard, room or other gathering areas. and made it a reality. The growth and change
Visa and American Express. that has happened since this humble beginning
Cancellations has helped define who and what we are today.
If your family is less than 20 people, and if you
cancel within 90 days of arrival, we will refund We would love to share the beauty of Sylvan Dale
your deposit less $100 per person processing with your family this season.
fee. If your family numbers 20 or more,
monies paid up front are not refundable. We So…saddle up with us in 2013!
recommend travelers insurance to secure your
investment should something prevent you from
coming. Through a lifetime
Love Letters! of hopes and dreams
solidly based on faith,
I didn’t miss TV at all, everything was so much fun.
dedication and hard
I wish every kid could go to the Sylvan Dale Dude work, the Jessups and their two children, David and
Ranch at least once. — Sean Vierra (9 years old) Susan, increased the 125 acre ranch to a 5,000 acre
working ranch with cattle, horses and guest facilities
Endless backcountry to explore and trout the size of
to accommodate families and group events.
We wanted to thank you for the most incredible stay
my leg! at any resort to date. We will return.
— Bill and Gayle Carey, Denver, Colorado — James and Janice Laughlin, Parker, CO

4. Lots to do…no pressure to do it! Sylvan Dale–the Place for Family Reunions
O 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.
Our kids, ages 13 and 15, and my niece
and nephew, 12 and 9, enjoyed the
freedom to roam and play. We love the
Partner up with a Sylvan Dale mount for Sylvan Dale Ranch and we will be back!
adventures in the arena and on the trail. Round — Karen Nolan, Vista, CA
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 Cow
Camp. 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
F amilies have gathered at Sylvan Dale for up to four
generations! Why? It’s a safe environment where family members of all ages can bond through
wholesome old-fashioned fun with such activities as catching a rainbow trout for dinner, playing
await.
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.
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 Dude Lite
Old West! A 2013 Exclusive! “Dude Lite – A Family Affair” June 16-22.
We are an equal opportunity provider authorized by The best of the basics with a wide variety of à la carte activities for all ages. Perfect for
special use permit for the Roosevelt National Forest. 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 the
Nearby Fun outdoor heated pool, fish the pond, fly fish the river, visit the baby foals, participate
in ranch chores, gather at the campfire for s’mores, hop on the wagon for a ride on
the Foothills Trail, play a game of tennis, softball, horseshoe, or volleyball; explore
Rocky Mountain National Park offers scenic drives and high country hikes with
Cottonwood Gulch. Available à la carte activities: horseback riding, guided fly fishing,
breathtaking views. We'll pack a box lunch for you.
trap shooting, yoga and massage. Six night’s lodging and 17 ranch-style meals. Ideal
Golf There are two 18-hole golf courses seven miles away and three more within a 20-mile radius. for families large and small!
Shopping in the area includes art galleries, antique shops, malls, and souvenir shops. Adult: $1299 Youth: $999 Child: $699
Mountain Biking nearby at Devil’s Backbone and Bobcat Ridge open space. (BYOB) (13 and up) (ages 6-12) (ages 3-5)

5. back country adventures Adventures for Kids
O ur youth program is designed for
ages 6-12 offering a wide variety
of 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. The
hike 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 are
accompanied by an adult.
Breakfast Ride
Up at the crack of dawn, mount up and head out
for breakfast on the trail.
Cowboy coffee never tasted so good!
Native American Week Returns
For the 14th season, Gray Wolf will transport guests back in time to the
Overnight Pack Trip mid-1800s with an authentic living history program. Gray Wolf’s
Saddle up for the highlight of the week! Climb in
Cheyenne grandparents taught him “the old ways” and he honors his
elevation through ponderosa forests to 7,120 ft
to reach Cow Camp, a 1930’s historic log cabin. heritage by sharing these traditions: living closer to the Earth, leather
Camp Cookie will be a waitin’ with steak, taters, and bead crafts, edible plants, archery, tracking, “the way of the Pipe”
and tales around the campfire. Sleep under the and much more! Many guests have returned again and again—a
stars and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast before you testimony in itself.
head down the trail to “home”. Unforgettable!

6. join us for our 67 th summer season! Week 6: The Adventurer (July 28 –August 3) Week 8: The Naturalist (August 11-17)
A Dude Ranch Week is jam packed with adventures and just enough “down time” to reflect on how All the adventures you can pack in: Riding, Explore the natural wonders of this magical
much fun you are having! climbing, trap shooting, fishing, rock place where two ecoregions meet. Resident
climbing, white water rafting, a rousing naturalist and published author, Dave
After Check-in at 3:00 pm, the fun begins. Tour the Ranch on a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy a game of volleyball, or soft ball, the Sylvan Armstrong, will reveal the secrets of the
traditional ranch style dinner with new found friends. Meet the horses and the wranglers and then Dale Poker Ride, and competitive games on foothills through interpretive tours suitable for
gather for an ice cream social before you settle in for your first night! horseback in the arena. all ages: natural history, birding, edible wild
Week 7: The Rodeo Cowboy (August 4-10) plants, geologic history, and an all day guided
Included in your 6-night package • Miles of hiking trails tour of Rocky Mountain National Park.
• 6 nights comfortable lodging with daily • Supervised youth program (ages 6-12) Ever wondered what the life of the rodeo
cowboy would be like? Well here is your Week 9: Adults Only! (August 18-24)
housekeeping services • Campfire and s’mores chance to hear about it first hand. Rodeo Everything you ever wanted in a Dude
• 17 wholesome hearty meals from Sunday • Participation in ranch chores queens and cowboys highlight your Vacation but without the kids! Ridin’, ropin’,
dinner through Saturday breakfast experience when the Larimer County Fair dancin’, shootin’, fishin’, relaxin’! You can’t
• Yoga classes
• Your own horse for the week and Rodeo comes to town. Prime seats for miss with this one!
• Guided nature stroll the Rodeo and your SDR t-shirt lets everyone
• Welcome wagon ride Perfect for couples, singles, and adult families.
• Fishing – pond and river know that you ride for the Heart-J Brand!
• Breakfast Ride
• Hoedown western dance instruction
• Overnight Pack trip
• Horse back riding adventures on the trail
• Western music entertainment Rates for Summer Dude Weeks 2013
• Use of Ranch amenities: heated outdoor
• Western riding instruction pool, hot tub, game courts—volleyball, Week Theme Adult Youth Child
• Team penning tennis, horseshoe, and game room—ping 13 and up ages 6-12 Ages 3-5
pong, foosball, billiards June 23-29 The Ranch Hand $2295 $1545 $ 955
A unique theme for each week!
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”
Week 1: The Ranch Hand (June 23-29) chores, and jingle the herd. It’s your chance to
live the life of the working cowboy. July 21-27 The Native American $2475 $1725 $ 955
Brush up on your riding skills, sort cattle, fix
fence, drive ”Kid” the draft horse, set irrigation July 28-August 3 The Adventurer $2475 $1745 $ 955
Week 4: The Drover (July 14 – July 20)
for livestock pastures, learn to rope, participate August 4-10 The Rodeo Cowboy $2395 $1645 $ 955
One of our annual cattle drive weeks. Move the
in ranch chores, and jingle the herd. It’s your August 11-17 The Naturalist $2295 $1545 $ 955
herd from the Main Ranch to summer pastures
chance to live the life of the working cowboy. August 18-24 Adults Only $2295 NA NA
on the Roosevelt National Forest. Stay the night
Week 2: The Drover (June 30 – July 6) at “Cow Camp” a back country cabin and awake
Hurry and sign up for our annual cattle drive to to a Cowboy Breakfast. Limited to the first 20
Add on any of the following à la carte experiential activities:
summer pasture! Stay the night at “Cow Camp”– guests to sign up!
• trap shooting ($50)
our back country cabin– and awake to a Cowboy Week 5: The Native American (July 21-27) • white water rafting ($75)
Breakfast. This is our traditional “Old Timer” • rock climbing ($50)
Gray Wolf’s Cheyenne grandparents taught
week, with some new twists for 2013! The cattle • guided fly fishing excursion ($135 half day)
him “the old ways”. He honors his heritage by
drive is limited to the first 20 guests to sign up. • private riding instruction ($45)
sharing these traditions with you: living closer to
Week 3: The Ranch Hand (July 7 – 13) the Earth, leather and bead crafts, edible plants,
archery, tracking, tomahawk throw, and the Note: Rates exclusive of tips and tax (3.5%). If you are not going
Learn how to ride, sort cattle, fix fence, drive the
“way of the pipe”. Transport yourself back to ride, subtract $300 from the adult rate.
draft horse team, set irrigation for livestock
pastures, learn to rope, participate in ranch in time for an experience of a lifetime!

7. join us for our 67 th summer season! Week 6: The Adventurer (July 28 –August 3) Week 8: The Naturalist (August 11-17)
A Dude Ranch Week is jam packed with adventures and just enough “down time” to reflect on how All the adventures you can pack in: Riding, Explore the natural wonders of this magical
much fun you are having! climbing, trap shooting, fishing, rock place where two ecoregions meet. Resident
climbing, white water rafting, a rousing naturalist and published author, Dave
After Check-in at 3:00 pm, the fun begins. Tour the Ranch on a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy a game of volleyball, or soft ball, the Sylvan Armstrong, will reveal the secrets of the
traditional ranch style dinner with new found friends. Meet the horses and the wranglers and then Dale Poker Ride, and competitive games on foothills through interpretive tours suitable for
gather for an ice cream social before you settle in for your first night! horseback in the arena. all ages: natural history, birding, edible wild
Week 7: The Rodeo Cowboy (August 4-10) plants, geologic history, and an all day guided
Included in your 6-night package • Miles of hiking trails tour of Rocky Mountain National Park.
• 6 nights comfortable lodging with daily • Supervised youth program (ages 6-12) Ever wondered what the life of the rodeo
cowboy would be like? Well here is your Week 9: Adults Only! (August 18-24)
housekeeping services • Campfire and s’mores chance to hear about it first hand. Rodeo Everything you ever wanted in a Dude
• 17 wholesome hearty meals from Sunday • Participation in ranch chores queens and cowboys highlight your Vacation but without the kids! Ridin’, ropin’,
dinner through Saturday breakfast experience when the Larimer County Fair dancin’, shootin’, fishin’, relaxin’! You can’t
• Yoga classes
• Your own horse for the week and Rodeo comes to town. Prime seats for miss with this one!
• Guided nature stroll the Rodeo and your SDR t-shirt lets everyone
• Welcome wagon ride Perfect for couples, singles, and adult families.
• Fishing – pond and river know that you ride for the Heart-J Brand!
• Breakfast Ride
• Hoedown western dance instruction
• Overnight Pack trip
• Horse back riding adventures on the trail
• Western music entertainment Rates for Summer Dude Weeks 2013
• Use of Ranch amenities: heated outdoor
• Western riding instruction pool, hot tub, game courts—volleyball, Week Theme Adult Youth Child
• Team penning tennis, horseshoe, and game room—ping 13 and up ages 6-12 Ages 3-5
pong, foosball, billiards June 23-29 The Ranch Hand $2295 $1545 $ 955
A unique theme for each week!
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”
Week 1: The Ranch Hand (June 23-29) chores, and jingle the herd. It’s your chance to
live the life of the working cowboy. July 21-27 The Native American $2475 $1725 $ 955
Brush up on your riding skills, sort cattle, fix
fence, drive ”Kid” the draft horse, set irrigation July 28-August 3 The Adventurer $2475 $1745 $ 955
Week 4: The Drover (July 14 – July 20)
for livestock pastures, learn to rope, participate August 4-10 The Rodeo Cowboy $2395 $1645 $ 955
One of our annual cattle drive weeks. Move the
in ranch chores, and jingle the herd. It’s your August 11-17 The Naturalist $2295 $1545 $ 955
herd from the Main Ranch to summer pastures
chance to live the life of the working cowboy. August 18-24 Adults Only $2295 NA NA
on the Roosevelt National Forest. Stay the night
Week 2: The Drover (June 30 – July 6) at “Cow Camp” a back country cabin and awake
Hurry and sign up for our annual cattle drive to to a Cowboy Breakfast. Limited to the first 20
Add on any of the following à la carte experiential activities:
summer pasture! Stay the night at “Cow Camp”– guests to sign up!
• trap shooting ($50)
our back country cabin– and awake to a Cowboy Week 5: The Native American (July 21-27) • white water rafting ($75)
Breakfast. This is our traditional “Old Timer” • rock climbing ($50)
Gray Wolf’s Cheyenne grandparents taught
week, with some new twists for 2013! The cattle • guided fly fishing excursion ($135 half day)
him “the old ways”. He honors his heritage by
drive is limited to the first 20 guests to sign up. • private riding instruction ($45)
sharing these traditions with you: living closer to
Week 3: The Ranch Hand (July 7 – 13) the Earth, leather and bead crafts, edible plants,
archery, tracking, tomahawk throw, and the Note: Rates exclusive of tips and tax (3.5%). If you are not going
Learn how to ride, sort cattle, fix fence, drive the
“way of the pipe”. Transport yourself back to ride, subtract $300 from the adult rate.
draft horse team, set irrigation for livestock
pastures, learn to rope, participate in ranch in time for an experience of a lifetime!

8. back country adventures Adventures for Kids
O ur youth program is designed for
ages 6-12 offering a wide variety
of 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. The
hike 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 are
accompanied by an adult.
Breakfast Ride
Up at the crack of dawn, mount up and head out
for breakfast on the trail.
Cowboy coffee never tasted so good!
Native American Week Returns
For the 14th season, Gray Wolf will transport guests back in time to the
Overnight Pack Trip mid-1800s with an authentic living history program. Gray Wolf’s
Saddle up for the highlight of the week! Climb in
Cheyenne grandparents taught him “the old ways” and he honors his
elevation through ponderosa forests to 7,120 ft
to reach Cow Camp, a 1930’s historic log cabin. heritage by sharing these traditions: living closer to the Earth, leather
Camp Cookie will be a waitin’ with steak, taters, and bead crafts, edible plants, archery, tracking, “the way of the Pipe”
and tales around the campfire. Sleep under the and much more! Many guests have returned again and again—a
stars and awake to a Cowboy Breakfast before you testimony in itself.
head down the trail to “home”. Unforgettable!

9. Lots to do…no pressure to do it! Sylvan Dale–the Place for Family Reunions
O 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.
Our kids, ages 13 and 15, and my niece
and nephew, 12 and 9, enjoyed the
freedom to roam and play. We love the
Partner up with a Sylvan Dale mount for Sylvan Dale Ranch and we will be back!
adventures in the arena and on the trail. Round — Karen Nolan, Vista, CA
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 Cow
Camp. 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
F amilies have gathered at Sylvan Dale for up to four
generations! Why? It’s a safe environment where family members of all ages can bond through
wholesome old-fashioned fun with such activities as catching a rainbow trout for dinner, playing
await.
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.
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 Dude Lite
Old West! A 2013 Exclusive! “Dude Lite – A Family Affair” June 16-22.
We are an equal opportunity provider authorized by The best of the basics with a wide variety of à la carte activities for all ages. Perfect for
special use permit for the Roosevelt National Forest. 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 the
Nearby Fun outdoor heated pool, fish the pond, fly fish the river, visit the baby foals, participate
in ranch chores, gather at the campfire for s’mores, hop on the wagon for a ride on
the Foothills Trail, play a game of tennis, softball, horseshoe, or volleyball; explore
Rocky Mountain National Park offers scenic drives and high country hikes with
Cottonwood Gulch. Available à la carte activities: horseback riding, guided fly fishing,
breathtaking views. We'll pack a box lunch for you.
trap shooting, yoga and massage. Six night’s lodging and 17 ranch-style meals. Ideal
Golf There are two 18-hole golf courses seven miles away and three more within a 20-mile radius. for families large and small!
Shopping in the area includes art galleries, antique shops, malls, and souvenir shops. Adult: $1299 Youth: $999 Child: $699
Mountain Biking nearby at Devil’s Backbone and Bobcat Ridge open space. (BYOB) (13 and up) (ages 6-12) (ages 3-5)

10. Nitty Gritty Facts 67 Years in the saddle!
Reservations
To make your reservations, please call our toll-
free number 877-667-3999 or email us at dude@
Transportation from Airport
Most of our guests prefer to rent a car at the airport
for convenience and increased sight-seeing options.
O ne thousand years ago, Freemont people
found shelter in a shallow cave in Echo Rock.
Later, Indian tribes wintered in the valley seeking
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 to
sylvandale.com. We are happy to hold your If you prefer, there is refuge from the snows of the high country. In the this day.
space for two weeks while awaiting your deposit. shuttle service direct 1800s, folks sought healing from respiratory ailments
Deposit from the Denver in the crisp, clean mountain air. Hospitality rooted
In order to International itself in the 1920s when Frend Neville, a local
secure your Airport to our cattleman, built a lodge and four cabins on the banks
reservation, ranch entry at a of the Big Thompson River and called it Sylvan Dale.
we ask for a per-person fee.
deposit of 30% The Jessup story began in 1934 when a Kansas
of the total Smoke-Free Environment kid, working his way through college, arrived
package rate In order to assure all our guests a safe and healthy in the valley for a summer job and caught a vision
to be paid stay, there is no smoking inside any Sylvan Dale
within two weeks from the time you make your of what the little ranch on the Big Thompson could
building or on the trails. someday be. Eleven years later, in 1946, Maurice
reservation. If your family numbers 20 or more, we
M
ask for a 50% deposit. Alcohol Policy and his wife, Mayme, bought Sylvan Dale. arch 7, 2013 marks the beginning of our 67th
Payments Sylvan Dale serves fine wines and local micro- year at Sylvan Dale. Much has happened since
Final payment is due at check out, but you are brews. State law does not allow you to bring our parents, with barely enough money to make
welcome to prepay. Personal and traveller checks your own alcoholic beverages into the dining the down payment, grabbed hold of a dream
are encouraged, and we also accept MasterCard, room or other gathering areas. and made it a reality. The growth and change
Visa and American Express. that has happened since this humble beginning
Cancellations has helped define who and what we are today.
If your family is less than 20 people, and if you
cancel within 90 days of arrival, we will refund We would love to share the beauty of Sylvan Dale
your deposit less $100 per person processing with your family this season.
fee. If your family numbers 20 or more,
monies paid up front are not refundable. We So…saddle up with us in 2013!
recommend travelers insurance to secure your
investment should something prevent you from
coming. Through a lifetime
Love Letters! of hopes and dreams
solidly based on faith,
I didn’t miss TV at all, everything was so much fun.
dedication and hard
I wish every kid could go to the Sylvan Dale Dude work, the Jessups and their two children, David and
Ranch at least once. — Sean Vierra (9 years old) Susan, increased the 125 acre ranch to a 5,000 acre
working ranch with cattle, horses and guest facilities
Endless backcountry to explore and trout the size of
to accommodate families and group events.
We wanted to thank you for the most incredible stay
my leg! at any resort to date. We will return.
— Bill and Gayle Carey, Denver, Colorado — James and Janice Laughlin, Parker, CO

11. Howdy Folks! There's Still Room for a Few Good Folks!
W elcome 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 and
W e are so looking forward to sharing the beauty of
Sylvan Dale with you this summer. If you are
planning a return visit, a 10% “Old Timer” discount as
the Western lifestyle.
well as the welcome sound of the dinner bell awaits! If
We consider ourselves the keepers of old-fashioned fun—the kind that builds family closeness. you are planning your first visit, you can look forward
Life's simple joys await you at Sylvan Dale…so do we! to a unique vacation experience and the opportunity to
become “Old Timers” yourselves! Just call! We’ll make it
easy. Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999.
Saddle up for a fun ride!
Quality time!
I scream, you scream,
we all scream for ice cream!
The Jessup Lodge
Ranch chores
The Jessups: David & Linda, Dave & Susan
Family Owned, Family Operated – Since 1946
Rock Climbing
The climb up the rock face of Green
Protected! Ridge gets high marks from our guests.
Adults and children alike experience the
Our ranch is committed to preserving the history
unique challenge and the thrill of success.
and the beauty of the Sylvan Dale Valley. We
Experienced safety-conscious guides
have protected over 70% of our 3200 acre ranch
with conservation easements. Now you can rest provid harnesses and helmets and lots of
easy! Sylvan Dale will be here for your future encouragement. Climbing builds strength,
generations to enjoy as it is today—free from focus and self-confidence and it sure elicits
development and full of nature’s wonders. a lot of smiles from our climbers!

12. Discover Your
lnner Cowboy ™
at
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Great Fun!
Great Food!
Great Folks!
2939 N. County Rd. 31D
Loveland, CO 80538
www.sylvandale.com
Summer Dude Ranch Vacations
Contact us:
ranch@sylvandale.com 67 Years in the Saddle — 1946-2013
970-667-3915 • Toll Free: 1-877-667-3999