Even if you're not staying in one of our charming cabins, you can still enjoy a splendid evening with us for a sleigh ride dinner as featured in Sunset Magazine, Bon Appetite Magazine and listed as one of the top ten in the Nation in U.S.A. Today.

Tepee Sleigh Ride Dinner

Sleigh Ride at Elk River Guest Ranch Indulge in a fun filled evening with excellent food, superb service, and a sleigh ride in the midst of a mountain paradise destined for a magical place to relax and dine.

Your evening begins with our shuttle van picking you up at your lodging location. You'll arrive at the Elk River Guest Ranch to enjoy appetizers and a drink in our Silhouette Saloon. Our distinguished draft horses will delight you with a magical sleigh ride to our tepees where you'll feast on an excellent candle light dinner.
Enjoy the fireplace in the teepee for a relaxing dinner at Elk River Guest Ranch! Our Tepees offer a unique and elegant dining experience. Each tepee features a central warming fire surrounded by overstuffed pillows, couches and chairs. Your sleigh ride dinner features a choice of New York Strip Steak, Herb Roasted Chicken, Salmon Filet or Roasted Duck. Side dishes include Caesar Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Garlic Bread and Sautéed Mushrooms. After a leisurely dinner, our horse drawn sleigh will return you to the Saloon for dessert of gourmet five, fruit pie, freshly brewed coffee and after dinner drinks.
Sleigh Ride at Elk River Guest Ranch

Choose a private, single horse drawn sleigh for a more intimate and romantic sleigh ride or enjoy the companionship of others on the bigger two horse sleigh.

Private parties of twelve or more are available and private champagne sleigh rides for two with or without dinner can be arranged.

Reservations are required. Cancellations require 48-hour notification. Full Bar service is available for an additional fee. You must be 21 years old to be served alcohol and a valid ID is required.



Please do not bring alcohol. It is against Colorado Law to bring alcohol into an establishment with a liquor license.

Enjoy wine by the fire at Elk River Guest Ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado!
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Visa, MasterCard, Traveler Checks and Cash are acceptable forms of payment.
Teepee art at Elk River Guest Ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado!

Our season will begin Thursday December 11th. We will run every night from December 17th through January 3rd including Christmas and New Year's Days. Thereafter, we will be open Wednesday through Saturday and closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays until the end of the season April 12th. Since we have such limited space, we recommend that you make reservations early.

December 19th through January 3rd and Valentine's Day rates are $95/person.

The Sleigh Ride Dinner package includes:

  • door-to-door shuttle service
  • delicious hot and cold appetizers
  • 25 minute sleigh ride to the tepees under warm, soft blankets
  • An excellent dinner
  • 15 minute sleigh ride back to the saloon for gourmet dessert
  • free choice hot chocolate, assorted teas and hot cider

Prices are based on the entrée choice:

  • 12oz New York Strip Steak or 7oz Roasted Duck · $95
  • 8oz Salmon Filet or 8 oz Herb Roasted Chicken · $85
  • 4oz Herb Roasted Chicken or Pasta · $75
  • Children 12 years old and younger are $35 with a choice of either the 4oz chicken or pasta
  • Infants are free except during the peak season as noted above

Private sleigh ride without dinner is $250 and guests must provide their own transportation. The private sleigh ride with dinner and a bottle of champagne is $300 per couple.

Afternoon sleigh rides are available for $35/adult, $20/child 12 and under or a $250 minimum fee and guests must provide their own transportation.

Customers can save the 4% credit card fee on the final bill by paying with cash. Groups of six or more will be charge a 20% gratuity which is split amongst the sleigh ride dinner staff serving you - shuttle driver, sleigh driver, saloon host and cook. Entrée choices should be made at the time of reservation to ensure selection. Guests can pay with Visa, MasterCard, Traveler Check, Personal Check or Cash. Forty eight hour cancellation is required. No Shows will be charged in full.

Sleigh Ride at Elk River Guest Ranch Please do not bring alcohol, we have a liquor license. All liquor must be purchased through the Elk River Guest Ranch. We offer a nice selection of wines, beer and top shelf spirits and liquors. Our drinks by the glass run $6 - $8 and wine by the bottle start at $20.

Please call if you have any questions or would like to make a reservation.

Locally 879-6220 or 1-800-750-6220


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