A Historic Colorado Ranch Reopens After an $8 Million Refresh-Here's a First Look

A Historic Colorado Ranch Reopens After an $8 Million Refresh-Here's a First Look

Briefly

"Tumbling River Ranch, an all-inclusive stay in Colorado's Pike National Forest, reopens this month following an $8 million renovation designed to update the experience while keeping the property's heritage intact. Set in a Rocky Mountains valley, about 60 miles from Denver, the ranch features a new lodge, five new guest rooms, and thoughtfully upgraded cabins and common spaces built for year-round stays. "Tumbling River Ranch is a magical hideaway protected from the outside world by the mountains and trees of the million-acre Pike National Forest," says Jasen Mark, the ranch's owner. "We spent the last two years carefully renovating the ranch to reimagine and modernize it without making it feel like we did.""

"Guests checking in this month will find a new lodge with a reception lounge, a main dining room, an activities room, and a cozy bar and lounge overlooking Geneva Creek. The renovation also includes five new guest rooms created by repurposing existing buildings, while the remaining 16 accommodations were fully refreshed. This includes the property's four-bedroom ranch house, built in 1936 as a summer home for a former Denver mayor. The renovation was led by Colorado-based Resort Design Architects, focused on preserving the ranch's historic character while adding contemporary comforts. Many rooms include fireplaces and porches, and renovations leaned into reuse and upcycling to honor the property's history and reduce environmental impact. Bathrooms were rebuilt with custom tile, Waterworks fixtures, and custom vanities, while"