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Come and join us at the Steel Horse for a relaxed, family-friendly gathering and celebration hosted by Steel Horse owners, Christina & David, featuring our on-site organized activities and our recommended local fall favorites!

2026 "Fall Favorites" Retreat & Bash!

OCT 16-18, 2026

A curated fall experience in the mountains 🏔️

outdoor reception area with bistro lights
outdoor reception area with bistro lights

A memorable autumn gathering

Autumn is a cherished season at Steel Horse, so when we received an unexpected cancellation for a PRIME fall weekend (OCT 16-18) to share this incredible place – we realized it was the perfect opportunity to organize something special for the public.

Although we've attempted to organize our own events previously (without success), we are genuinely hopeful that this experience will come to reality – but it depends on you to help us fill it and make our efforts worthwhile!

A Glimpse of The season

—RETREAT EXPERIENCE ITINERARY–

Your Weekend Retreat Breakdown

Explore the day-by-day curated, but optional – you can choose your own adventure – schedule for the 2026 'Fall Favorites' Retreat & Bash at Steel Horse. Everything is suggested for a relaxed, memorable mountain experience.

Friday, Oct 16

Saturday, Oct 17

Sunday, Oct 18

8:00-9:00 AM — Mountain Coffee Fresh coffee & pastries, served outdoors weather permitting.

4:30-6:30PM — Arrival & Settle In Check into your accommodations, unpack, and connect with the land with a warm seasonal welcome cider in-hand.

9:30AM-4:00PM — Choose Your Own Adventure Day –Hike the nearby Soda Springs Trail

–Take a relaxing dip at Joyful Journey Hot Springs

–Explore the nearby town of Salida, CO & grab lunch and a beer

–Mountain bike one or more of the awesome bike trails

–Nap or read a book in our hammocks under the aspen trees

–Visit Monarch at the Crest & take a ride on Scenic Tramway for epic Continental Divide views

–Go to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

7:00PM — Barn Social Hour Meet fellow guests in the barn & beer garden as the sun dips behind the mountain ridges.

8:00-10:00AM — Farewell Burrito Brunch Enjoy a hearty burrito bar with hot coffee.

5:00-8:00PM — DIY Pizza Night Join us back on property in the beer garden for our signature DIY Pizza Night (plus pumpkin carving!) BYOB.

7:30-8:30PM — Build Your Own Pasta Bowl Grab a comforting, warm pasta bowl in the kitchen for a simple evening meal.

10:30AM — Group Photo & Memories Capture weekend photos with backdrop views of the peaks before packing up.

9:00-10:30PM — Board Game Night Play a board game with fellow guests inside the barn before a restful night's sleep.

12:30PM — Relaxed Departure Final goodbyes, checkout from retreat accommodations, and safe travels home.

8:00-10:00PM — Barn Party Dancing, pool tournament, and good times in the barn.

Bash-Only Tickets include Pizza Night, Pumpkin Carving & Barn Party.

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49130 County Rd. LL56
Villa Grove, CO 81155

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