Crooked Creek’s 1,000-acre lodge and conference facility, just outside of Winter Park, Colo., offers staggering mountain views and exceptional accommodations at a price that will fit your budget. At Crooked Creek, your group will experience the serenity that comes from removing the distractions of the city, while being spoiled by food and accommodations that more closely resemble a mountain resort than a “rustic” getaway. Retreat planners will be pleasantly surprised by the attentiveness of the staff and their willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure a once-in-a-lifetime experience for their group. For decades, we’ve been serving our own constituents with excellence on all levels, so we know what you want and expect in a retreat venue.
Faith
Christian:
Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Catholic : Benedictine, Catholic : Carmelite, Catholic : Cistercian, Catholic : Dominican, Catholic : Franciscan, Catholic : Jesuit, Christian (no specific type), Ecumenical, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Protestant, Quaker
Average Cost: $$
The average cost for a weekend, including food, runs between $117 and $134 per person, depending on the size of the group.
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Groups are asked to bring 1 work crew person for every 10 attendees. Each work crew person is comped for the entire event period (i.e. work crew room and board is free of charge).
Environment: Lake / Pond, Mountain, River / Stream, Rural, Woods
Special Needs: Allergies
Restrictions: No Alcohol, No Drugs
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
560
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
560
Dates Closed to Groups: May, June, July
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Avalanche | 3938 | 560 | Can be set up theater style, or classroom (classroom capacity = 450). Fully AV equipped, with large, curtained stage and access to dressing rooms and bathrooms. Two separate bathrooms in back of meeting space, available to attendees. |
| Bull Moose | 8400 | 560 | Bull Moose is our dining facility, that also acts as an additional meeting space when required. It has equal capacity whether set up in theater style or classroom style. |
| Lg Dorm Lobbies | 854 | 120 | Our dorm lobbies also act as alternative space for break out groups. There are 4 lobbies that are 854 sq. ft., with the capacity to fit 120 people classroom style. |
| Sm Dorm Lobbies | 666 | 95 | Our dorm lobbies also act as alternative space for break out groups. There are 4 lobbies that are 666 sq. ft., with the capacity to fit 95 people classroom style. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Womens Groups, Writing, Youth Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Basketball Court, Biking trails, Carpet, Fire Pit / Circle, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Hot Tub, On-line / Internet Access, Ropes / Challenge Course, Swimming Pool / Lake, Volleyball, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Technology and AV: No additional charge for use of AV equipment and meeting facilities.
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Dorm
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Children OK: Yes!
Housing: The majority of housing is dorm/bunk bed housing. However, it's very comfortable, with pine bed frames and thick mattresses. There are three lodges, with hotel style rooms, but those are usually contracted with the use of the dorms.
Food: Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
3000 County Rd 517
Fraser, CO 80442
United States
Travel Info: Crooked Creek Ranch is located 1 3/4 hours Northwest of Denver International Airport (DEN), and 2 3/4 hours Northwest of Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
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Brooke
9/25/2012
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"Words can’t even express how tremendous our experience at Frontier Ranch was. The women loved all of it from the time they came to the time they left. We leaders also enjoyed it tremendously. Thank you guys so much for making everything wonderful."
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Heidi
10/6/2010
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"I have stayed at Crooked Creek and I must say it was absolutely AMAZING! The facilities, staff, amenities, and food were wonderful - off the charts! Everything is done with excellence - you won't find a better camp in the area...it's like staying at a 5 star resort. THE BEST!!!!"
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Paul
9/25/2008
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“The best retreat facility you can find is a Young Life property.”
Paul Andrews, Student Pastor, Flatirons Community Church
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Julie
11/15/2007
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“In my opinion, it doesn’t get any better than what Young Life properties have to offer." - Julie McClain, Director, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail
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John
10/1/2007
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"The excellence of service and the people at Young Life properties are phenomenal!" - John Eldredge, Ransomed Heart Ministries
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Reservation Criteria: Young Life's Colorado camps are generally available from mid-August to mid-May for use by church, parachurch, schools and other non-profit organizations for retreats and conferences.
Retreat Contact: Brian Phillips
Phone: 719-381-1839
Email: Email this retreat
Website:
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Organization Contact:
Young Life Colorado
420 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States
Organization Website: View Organization Website