Vacation rentals in Park County

Welcome to Smooth Alpaca! We're only 15 miles from Denver. Our unique and immersive Alpaca adventure will thrill you. Discover the "inside" workings of a renowned Alpaca ranch. You'll be surrounded with surreal mountain views and totally immersed in Colorado nature. You'll be entertained as well as educated while you're up close and personal with our Alpacas. You'll also get a behind the scenes look at the care facilities. Come experience this new and unforgettable adventure with your family and friends. Alpacas are gentle and bond with all ages. Come experience it for yourself! -Explore Nature casually without the requirement of Hiking -Guests have a ton personal time with the Alpacas -Safety orientation on how to interact with the Alpacas and Goats (including signing release of liability) -A Behind the Scenes look at an Alpaca Ranch -Guests interact with unhaltered Alpaca's in their natural habitat -If you bring your camera, you'll be able to take some great Alpaca photos -Kids encounters - Alpacas love children and infants -Feeding time is a perfect opportunity to get up close to our un-haltered alpacas. -We are ADA Accessible -We support and donate our ranch for many important causes: Men & Women with trauma, public service departments, Schools, kids with disabilities and much more. Contact us for information

Beginners to advanced, all levels are welcome. We will do a 2-4 hour hike in the Rocky Mountains within a 1 hour drive from Denver. We will meet at a coffee shop 20 mins drive west of downtown and will carpool to the trailhead. We'll go hiking in the mountains, connect with nature, soak in the sunshine, see jaw dropping mountain views, maybe see some wildlife, take snack and water breaks, learn about the wildflowers and trees, make new friends, get some exercise and breathe in the fresh mountain air! We will take as many photos as you'd like and send them to you at the end of the hike. Our hope is that you'll feel healthier and happier after spending time hiking with us and connecting with the beauty of Colorado. There will be an optional group lunch at a unique cafe after the hike or you can buy lunch at the coffee shop and eat at a picturesque spot on the trail. The hike will be easy to moderate for people in good physical shape, but it can be challenging for people who do not exercise regularly. The hike's elevation will be somewhere between 6,000 and 12,000 ft. A car is not required for this experience, but guests who provide their own transportation and help drive others are eligible for a $10 refund. Private and corporate groups are welcome, we can cater the experience to your preferences. Check out photos on Instagram at @hikingintherockies

**6/5-8/1, SAT/SUN SUNRISE hikes are $10 off ($39 v $49) due to Yoga on the Rocks. The only change? You'll end at a beautiful vista for breakfast, instead of inside the amphitheater, which you can go into when the event concludes (~8 am). We'll rendezvous for a beautiful, guided, educational hike on a public trail at Red Rocks Park - followed by breakfast in the world-famous amphitheater! After intros, we'll scamper down the trail and set off on a 1.4-mile adventure, with the smallest of elevation gains (~350 feet). Throughout the ~70-minute hike, we'll share stories of the area's history - from the development of the park, to stories of the artists who have played at the amphitheater, to the dinosaurs who used to roam here. Once the hike is over, we'll give you a delicious breakfast and show you how to get into the amphitheater, where you can eat, relax and explore on your own. Prepare to break a little sweat and make your friends jealous of your beautiful photos! FAQ - How hard is it? This hike is rated "easy". We take it slow, and rest often to ensure it's enjoyable for everyone. - No car? Uber/Lyft both run to/from the trail. There are no public transportation options. - Driving yourself? Free parking at the trailhead! - Is the trail stroller friendly? No. - Can I use cannabis? No. If you show up high, you will not be allowed to participate nor given a refund.

With warm weather, you'll sit in a patio-style seating arrangement facing the West slope of Pikes Peak where you can relax, enjoy the scenery, and the wildlife. I'll bring out birdseed and call out to let the birds know it's breakfast time. We'll provide you with all the birdseed you need to keep our feathered friends interested. I'll be available to help identify the various species of birds as they come in and provide a myriad of interesting facts about the different breeds. In cold weather, we'll start by trying to bring the Pygmy Nuthatches and Mountain Chickadees in to eat from your hand! Naturally, I can't guarantee our feathered friends will be that brave, but it happens often! Then, come inside to warm up and you can sit at our picture window and watch the birds come right up to the deck. Although our birds change with the seasons, we always have Stellar Jays, Pinyon Jays, and big, noisy Nutcrackers, as well as several varieties of Nuthatches and Woodpeckers, and a variety of small finches. In the meantime, we'll serve coffee, hot cocoa, or tea and warm, homemade cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven. Enjoy the mountain air and marvel in the beauty of nature for as long as you'd like on our mountain property. Other things to note Children typically don't have the patience for bird-watching. No pets. In the event of bad weather, I will cancel this event and refund you

I'll give you specific directions for our meeting place & from there we'll hit the trail! I'll give you some of the history of the area & take great candid & posed photos of you & the gorgeous scenery & special moments of your hike. You'll be able to download all of the photos for web sharing & printing. We will often see some of the wildlife that call the park home. Perfect for & family photos for Holiday cards, engagements, small intimate weddings, bridal portraits, elopements, bonding with co workers & your wedding attendants. If you're looking for an easy hike that's jam packed w/ gorgeous views, this hike is definitely for you! We'll take plenty of time for picture taking & rest stops. It's a 1.5 mile hike. There is a slight elevation rise on the last 1/2 of the walk that is very doable for even novice hikers. We stop often & there is plenty of time to take in the view, get amazing photos & catch your breath. The time of the hike varies between 90 and 120 minutes depending on the pace of the group. You'll have incredible vacation photos that your friends will envy. Clothing should be comfortable especially shoes, neutral or earth tones work best. We'll end the hike back where we started & enjoy snacks and a Frappucci Other things to note Since a photo shoot is included this experience may be canceled due to rain or snow. I'll contact you to reschedule for the next day or refund your fee if we can't work out another date. All of your photos will be available in two days for download. These are high resolution files.