The Classic “Stevia” Itinerary

This itinerary starts in RiNo, the neighborhood where we met and live, with dinner at Safta, where Nadia worked while (unknowingly) starting her Jewish conversion journey. From there, it’s mountain drives, a golden hour lake hike, massages, hot tubs, and slow mornings at the ranch. This is the weekend, our way.

  • Day 1: Wednesday, September 23

    Your First Night: Denver Roots, Rituals & Rooftop Views

    ✈️ Land at Denver International Airport

    🚗 Grab a rental car

    🏨 Check in at The Source Hotel in RiNo — industrial-chic, artsy, and deeply Denver

    🍽 Dinner at Safta — modern Israeli-middle eastern food with heart. This is where Nadia worked while learning how to be Jew-ish.

    💤 Cozy night in your Source hotel room (or the Ramble!

  • Day 2: Thursday, September 24

    From City to Summit: Coffee, Aspens & Arrival

    ☕ Wake up slow and caffeinate at Isella Coffee in the Source

    🛣 Depart mid-morning and drive the gorgeous ~2 hour route to Winter Park

    🥾 Afternoon adventure:

    Sunset hike around Monarch Lake Loop (4.2 miles, easy-moderate, lake reflections + aspens galore)

    Pack snacks or a light picnic for trail-side golden hour 🍐🧀

    🛏 Evening:

    Check-in at Devil’s Thumb Ranch

    Unpack, light fire in your cabin, stargaze, or read before bed

  • Day 3: Friday, September 25

    🍳 Breakfast at Heck’s Tavern — cozy lodge vibes, hearty morning fuel

    💆 Couple’s massage at the Ranch Spa — decompress, unwind, and melt into mountain stillness

    💦 Midday: hot tub soak & property wandering

    🌿 6:00 PM — Sukkot Welcome Celebration

  • Day 4: Saturday, September 26

    ☀️ Wake up slowly — or join the morning movement:

    🧘‍♂️ 8:30am Group Yoga Class OR

    🐎 Horseback Ride through the valley OR

    🎣 Fly Fishing experience on the creek

    🥾 Or hike the challenging Devil’s Thumb Trail (9 miles round-trip — a shared adventure for early risers)

    😴 Midday: nap, read, soak

    💐 3:30 PM — The evening festivities begin! Pre-ceremony cocktail hour followed by ceremony, dinner, dancing, espresso martinis, and shenanigans until 1am