The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Wedding Ceremony

Summer

Dear Family and Friends, We are thrilled that you are able to join us for our wedding weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado! Thank you for traveling to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, a place that is so special to us. As you will soon discover, this beautiful mountain town offers a variety of activities, including biking, hiking, fishing as well as excellent shopping and dining. Our website includes some of our favorite spots to check out while you are here. We can't wait to celebrate with you soon! Love, Caroline and Peter

Schedule

Dear Family and Friends, We are thrilled that you are able to join us for our wedding weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado! Thank you for traveling to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, a place that is so special to us. As you will soon discover, this beautiful mountain town offers a variety of activities, including biking, rafting, fishing as well as excellent shopping and dining. Our website includes some of our favorite spots to check out while you are here. We can't wait to celebrate with you soon! Love, Caroline and Peter

Welcome

Welcome Party

Friday, August 23, 2024

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Matsuhisa

141 East Meadow DriveVail, CO Attire: Mountain Chic Transportation to the Welcome Party at Matsuhisa, Vail, will be at 7pm sharp. Please meet buses at the EAST ENTRANCE of the Ritz. This is the shuttle entrance, close to the Ballroom. Shuttles will return to the Ritz from Matsuhisa on an hourly basis from 8-11pm. Come hungry - Food and drinks await you in Vail Village!

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Saturday, August 24, 2024

4:30pm - 10:00pm

0130 Daybreak Ridge RoadAvon, CO Attire: Formal(suit &amp; tie recommended for men) The ceremony will take place on the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch Skier BridgeDinner &amp; Dancing To Follow On The Grand Lawn Our ceremony is a beautiful outdoor space adjacent to the hotel and our reception is in an outdoor tent. We recommend you bring a shawl or jacket.

After Party

Saturday August, 24, 2024

10:30pm - 2:00am

Shakedown Bar

&nbsp;304 Bridge StVail, CO

Continue the celebration at our favorite live music bar! Transportation will be provided from the Ritz and back.Please make sure to bring your ID! For those going to the After Party:Transportation to the after party at Shakedown, Vail, from the Ritz will be at 10:00pm.&nbsp;Please meet buses at the East Entrance of the Ritz. Please bring your I.D.&nbsp;Shuttles will return from the drop-off point near Shakedown to the Ritz on an hourly basis until 2am.

Farewell Brunch

August 25, 2024

10:00am - 1:00pm

Hovey & Harrison

56 Edwards Village BoulevardEdwards, Colorado&nbsp;

Attire: Come as you are! Close out the weekend with us at our favorite cafe!

Weekend Schedule

The Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is our host hotel, and the central hub for our wedding. We've provided additional lodging options below as well that are nearby. The Ritz Carlton is a private mountain retreat including a fantastic pool and world class spa.&nbsp;Bachelor Gulch is it's own area of Beaver Creek and you can access main Beaver Creek via the free shuttles for more shopping and dining options in the main village throughout the weekend. While our room block is filling up, if you would like to make a reservation, please email Kathryn Ponte at Kathryn.Ponte@RitzCarlton.com for booking. Please feel free to contact the bride and groom with any questions for booking. Please do not call the front desk for reservations as they cannot accommodate reservations for the wedding, only standard online reservations if you would like to make those.

Other Lodging Options Nearby In The Vail Valley

<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/egeak-beaver-creek-lodge-autograph-collection/overview/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAjMKqBhCgARIsAPDgWlyJDAsIOtw2LjoGbwNy_YoDL-vd1EeysEzImUUrSONPgfP4CQaJSu4aAui5EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;cid=PAI_GLB0004YXD_GLE000BIM5_GLF000OETA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beaver Creek Lodge</a> (4 miles from venue, accessible to and from venue via free shuttle)<a href="https://www.innatriverwalk.com/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paidsearch&amp;utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.name%7D%7D&amp;utm_content=%7B%7Bad.name%7D%7D&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw6uWyBhD1ARIsAIMcADqCU4-fDEe5hTXx9WCCpbfo5qj6xpRv6Z2Ja5IFbZ_PuNCdCkfcqo0aAnPAEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Inn at Riverwalk</a> 6.6 miles from venue)<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/egeav-the-westin-riverfront-resort-and-spa-avon-vail-valley/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Westin</a> (2.5 miles from venue)<a href="https://www.guestreservations.com/highline-vail-doubletree/booking?gclid=Cj0KCQiAjMKqBhCgARIsAPDgWlycabdQun4Rc8WghKUuihMk8upiZnJhNTEyPuUwyg6hu0fOJ14xLmUaAnfvEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Highline - DoubleTree</a> (9.6 miles from venue)<a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/colorado/avon/comfort-inn-hotels/co052?mc=smgogouscil&amp;cid=Search_Comfort-Inn_US_Colorado_General_ALL_CPC_ALL_EN_B-G&amp;ag=US_CO_Avon_Location_Exact&amp;pmf=GOOGLE&amp;kw=comfort+inn+avon+co&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAjMKqBhCgARIsAPDgWlxK6eEj3Nc9CzYenaZqogC7iK8Jy4lv2znjEkI_TMtvN6z1LYgo4bMaAlvSEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Comfort Inn</a> (2.8 miles from venue)<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/egesm-sheraton-mountain-vista-villas-avon-vail-valley/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sheraton</a> (2.9 miles from venue)There are also plenty of options nearby on <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VRBO</a>

Accomodations

Arriving by Air

&nbsp;The best airports to fly into are Denver International Airport (DEN) or Eagle (EGE). We’ve included information about both below.&nbsp; Denver International Airport: <a href="https://www.flydenver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.flydenver.com</a>Beaver Creek is located approximately 120 miles west from Denver and about 2 hours from the Denver International Airport. If you are planning on flying to Denver, we recommend either renting a car or taking Epic Mountain Express (more info below. All major airlines service the Denver airport daily, including the following:United Airlines&nbsp;<a href="http://www.united.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.united.com</a>American Airlines&nbsp;<a href="http://www.americanairlines.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.americanairlines.com</a>Delta Airlines&nbsp;<a href="http://www.delta.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.delta.com</a>Southwest Airlines&nbsp;<a href="http://www.southwest.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.southwest.com</a>Frontier Airlines&nbsp;<a href="http://www.frontierairlines.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.frontierairlines.com</a>&nbsp; Eagle County Regional Airport&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eaglecounty.us/airport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.eaglecounty.us/airport</a>Conveniently located 25 miles west of Beaver Creek, several major carriers provide service to this airport on a seasonal basis including the following:United Airlines&nbsp;<a href="http://www.united.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.united.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;American Airlines&nbsp;<a href="http://www.aa.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.aa.com</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.flyvail.com/html/flights/flight-schedules.html#2-summer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.flyvail.com/html/flights/flight-schedules.html#2-summer</a> Transportation to and from Denver Airport and Eagle Airport&nbsp;Epic Mountain Express (EME) provides transportation directly to your hotel in Vail from the Denver International Airport. EME is a very professional and reliable shuttle service and a great option for those who do not need a car while visiting Colorado. For shuttle reservations and information, use the link<a href="http://www.epicmountainexpress.com/group_redirect?code=GEMINI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.epicmountainexpress.com/group_redirect?code=GEMINI</a> to get 15% off transportation.&nbsp;You may also call 970.754.7433 If you are looking for private airport transportation, we recommend Snowflake Limo who has an 11-14 person sprinter, vans and smaller SUV’s.&nbsp;Please go here - https://snowflakelimo.com/&nbsp;&nbsp; High Mountain Taxi&nbsp;provides service between Eagle Airport and Beaver Creek. We do NOT recommend trying to take a taxi from Denver!Call 800.524.5555.

Car Rentals

Denver International Airport:<a href="https://www.flydenver.com/parking_transit/car-rentals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.flydenver.com/parking_transit/car-rentals</a>All major car rental companies are represented at Denver airport.&nbsp; Eagle County:Many car rental companies are represented at Eagle County airport. These two have offices within the regional airport:Hertz by phone: 800.654.3131, or online at<a href="http://www.hertz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.hertz.com</a>Avis by phone: 800.331.1212, or online at<a href="http://www.avis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.avis.com</a>

Travel

Dining Options

The Beaver Creek &amp; Vail area are known for their fine dining, but there is a wide variety of places to choose from to accommodate your mood! If you have time, we suggest you take advantage of some of our favorite restaurants!

Breakfast &amp; Coffee<a href="https://hoveyandharrison.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hovey &amp; Harrison</a> (Edwards)<a href="https://www.twoarrowscoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Two Arrows</a> (Vail)<a href="https://www.loadedjoes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loaded Joes</a> (Avon &amp; Vail) Lunch<a href="https://www.mtnstandard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mountain Standard</a> (Vail)<a href="https://hoveyandharrison.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hovey &amp; Harrison</a> (Edwards)<a href="https://craftsmanbrewco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Craftsman </a>(Edwards)<a href="Wyld (Ritz Carlton, Beaver Creek)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gas House</a> (Edwards)<a href="https://www.theredlion.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Red Lion </a>(Vail Village)<a href="https://www.pazzospizza.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pazzos</a> (Vail &amp; Avon)<a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/wyld-avon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wyld</a> (Ritz Carlton, Beaver Creek)<a href="https://www.bluemoosepizza.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Moose Pizza </a>(Beaver Creek)<a href="https://agaveavon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Agave</a> (Avon)<a href="https://pepis.com/pepis-restaurant-and-bar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pepis </a>(Vail Village) Dinner<a href="https://hookedbc.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3oqoBhAjEiwA_UaLtvFn5xqYzwoas63dlb3zqbbIF72dqAQI6mSfHvKFqWGhWLA6lOP9bxoC6dgQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hooked</a> (Beaver Creek)<a href="https://www.vin48.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vin 48</a> (Avon)<a href="https://fattoriavailvalley.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fattoria</a> (Avon)<a href="https://zinoristorante.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zino</a> (Edwards)<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/il-mago-edwards" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Il Mago</a> (Edwards)<a href="https://www.falllinevail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fall Line</a> (Vail Village)<a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/whrrz-the-ritz-carlton-bachelor-gulch/dining/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sakaba</a> (Ritz Carlton, Beaver Creek)

Explore

If you’d like to venture out on your own, here are some other suggestions. GolfVail Golf Course970.479.2260 or<a href="http://www.vailgolfclub.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.vailgolfclub.net</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 Mile East of Vail Village Beaver Creek Golf Club970.845.5775 or<a href="http://www.beavercreek.com/golf/beaver-creek-golf-club.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.beavercreek.com/golf/beaver-creek-golf-club.aspx</a>7 Miles West of Vail in Beaver Creek Eagle Vail Golf Club970.949.5267 or<a href="http://www.eaglevailgolfclub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.eaglevailgolfclub.com</a>4 Miles West of Vail in Eagle-Vail/Avon Red Sky Golf Club970.754.8524 or <a href="https://www.theknot.com/gs/dashboard/preview/pages/85564641/paragraph-items/www.redskygolfclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.redskygolfclub.com</a>9 Miles West of Beaver Creek in Wolcott SpaThe Ritz Carlton has a fantastic spa with a multitude of services. You can book your service <a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/whrrz-the-ritz-carlton-bachelor-gulch/spa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. BikingEnjoy the spectacular views and extensive network of mountain bike trails on Beaver Creek Mountain. A wide variety of guided tours and instruction are available, or just cruise the mountain on your own.&nbsp;Beaver Creek Hiking /Biking Center 970.754.5373 HikingBeaver Lake Hike5 miles round trip~3 hours hiking timeThis is a strenuous hike;&nbsp;bring extra clothing, lots of water, food and sunscreen!The trailhead is located south from the shuttle stop along Village Road to Elk Track Road, along the 5 senses trail (remember to bring your trail map). The trail takes you up to the northern edge of the Holy Cross Wilderness, extending up from Beaver Creek.&nbsp;Continue up the trail that often has horseback riders from the resort and head left at the split to cross Beaver Creek on the bridge. The trail merges again and takes you out of the ski boundary into the White Mountain National Forest. About a third of a mile further and you reach the lake. The lake is a nice spot for a picnic or to relax if you choose to head further on the trail to Turquoise Lakes (see other report). Or you can turn around and head back down the mountain to the village for lunch. East and West Lake Creek Hikes, EdwardsTo get to the East and West Lake Creek Trailheads simply drive West on Hwy 6 out of Avon/Beaver Creek.&nbsp;.6 of a mile past the Edwards stoplight, turn left on Lake Creek Drive.&nbsp;Continue for 1.7 miles and take a right on West Lake Creek Road.&nbsp;2.7 Miles later, you will find the West Lake Trailhead.&nbsp;The East Lake Trailhead is 1 mile further. Vail HikesRide the gondola to mid-vail and explore!There are also some great hikes from the base of Vail mountain including -Strawberry Lane (1.3 miles)Berry Picker (3.2 miles)See more here - <a href="https://www.vail.com/-/aemasset/image/upload/Vail/Files/summer-files/Vail-Hiking-Guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.vail.com/-/aemasset/image/upload/Vail/Files/summer-files/Vail-Hiking-Guide.pdf</a> Scenic DrivesIf you are driving to Beaver Creek from Denver, you will understand why the term “purple mountain majesties” came about.&nbsp;The driving tours in Colorado are beautiful!&nbsp;There are several drives from Beaver Creek, to name a few: Glenwood Canyon (~ 2 hours drive time)The canyon sits on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, and is reminiscent of Ansel Adams photographs.&nbsp;The drive is spectacular with picnic areas, a recreation path following the Colorado river and a prize at the end… the Glenwood Hot Springs (don’t forget your&nbsp;bathing suit!).From Avon, take I-70 W toward EagleExit #117 at Glenwood Springs, 50 miles The “Leadville Loop” (~ 3 hours drive time)A designated scenic drive through three mountain passes and quaint Colorado towns.From Avon, take R on I-70 E toward Vail, 5 milesExit #171, US 24 East toward Minturn/Leadville, 32 milesL on CO-91 North toward Copper Mountain, 22 milesL on I-70 W toward Vail, 19 miles Independence Pass (~6 hours drive time)This scenic drive crosses 12,095-foot Independence Pass, Colorado’s highest paved pass, perched atop the Sawatch Range in central Colorado. The Sawatch Range, crested by the twisting Continental Divide, is one of the state’s main mountain ranges.&nbsp;The views are amazing!From Avon, take I-70 E toward Minturn, 4 milesTake R off exit 171 Minturn/LeadvilleDrive 32&nbsp;miles bearing R staying on US 24Turn slight L on Harrison Ave.US 24 for 15 milesTurn R on CO 82 for 44 miles into Aspen!After checking out the shopping and enjoying lunch in Aspen, you can loop back around to the Ritz-Cartlon via Glenwood Canyon.&nbsp;Follow CO 82 for 40 miles and take I-70 back to Avon. Shopping and Art GalleriesYou can find World-Class Shopping and Art Galleries around every corner in Beaver Creek Village and Vail Village.&nbsp; Nottingham LakeEnjoy time on the water at Nottingham Lake! There is a small beach and water activities such as paddle boarding, pedal boating and more. PilatesWe recommend <a href="https://tonicmethod.com/vail-valley-pricing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tonic Method Pilates</a>&nbsp;in Edwards - a favorite of ours! Adventure RidgeVail Mountain&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;970.476.9090 Fly FishingGuided wade and float trips on the Eagle, Colorado or Roaring Fork Rivers offer breathtaking views, abundance of wild trout, expert guidance and lunch on all full day trips.Gore Creek Fly Fisherman 970.754.5418 or<a href="http://www.gorecreekflyfisherman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.gorecreekflyfisherman.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fly Fishing Outfitters 970.845.8090 or<a href="http://www.flyfishingoutfitters.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.flyfishingoutfitters.net</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Caroline + Peter

Caroline + Peter

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