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Fall Dirt Biking in the Swan River Valley: Making the Most of Mountain Life

October 14, 2026

Yesterday, my daughter and I headed out for what might be our last dirt biking session of the year. You never know how many more good days you’ll get up here in the...

Wellness in the Mountains: A Place to Slow Down, Reconnect, and Recharge

October 13, 2026

Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate how important it is to step away from our everyday routines once in a while. We get busy with work, family, responsibilities, and all the things...

Trying to Imagine Your Event Here at the Lodge?

October 4, 2026

Well, it is much better in person! Pictures simply cannot capture the amount of room, the incredible privacy and space from neighbors, or the absolutely insane beauty that surrounds High Country Lodge. So...

The First Sighting of Snow

September 25, 2026

Today we had our first sighting of snow! Just a small dusting on the top of Peak 10. But the new snow and fall colors make for some excellent photo opportunities. Are you...

Coming to Summit County to Get Away?

September 21, 2026

Well, let me tell you—you may have missed your chance. Summit County is absolutely packed. Crowded roads, crowded towns, crowded restaurants, and people everywhere. The only way to truly get away is to...

Commitment to Excellence

September 17, 2026

At High Country Lodge, our commitment to excellence means a lot more to me than just putting those words on a website. To me, it means answering the phone in person. It means...

Chad Shrum

We recently had a retreat at the lodge. Gorgeous views from the back patios, day and night. The stars were amazing along with sunrise / sunset. Moose, foxes, hummingbirds among other critters. Short hike to a running creek. Bedrooms were great as we had a big group amd everyone was comfortable. Plenty of bathrooms and amenities. We had our own kitchen with 2 fridgerators and the owners Patrick and Petra have a separate chef kitchen that they cooked us breakfast and lunch in every day. The were very accommodating as to our special diet restrictions for the group. Clean hot tub was a plus as well. Would definitely recommend for a group or family gathering. Will be back next year for sure.

Tracy Foster

We booked this for my daughter's wedding. Patrick was an absolute JOY to work with, the house was perfect, the food was DELICIOUS, he provided breakfast, lunch and dinner on the wedding day for our party. I could not have asked for a better venue, hosts or food. It was AMAZING. He is very customer focused.

Patrick August

A review from Sylvia via text It was truly a pleasure working with you throughout the entire process everything was handled so well, and we really appreciate your support and coordination. Everyone absolutely loved your beautiful house. We received nothing but wonderful comments about the property, the experience, and the attention to detail. It made our time there very special. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

Christine Michelini

WONDERFUL place for a wedding. Gorgeous views, clean mountain air and some 20 bedrooms for our friends to stay put and enjoy the 3-day festivities. Patrick was very accommodating with planning the menu for the wedding and a farewell breakfast but we brought tons of food and beverages to keep everyone happy for the three days. Highly recommend.

Meghan MacGregor

We stayed at High Country Lodge in Breckenridge for a friend’s Celebration of Life, and it ended up being the perfect place for a really meaningful weekend. The lodge is historic, super charming, and set on a beautiful mountain property that feels peaceful and private. The family/owners were incredibly kind and genuinely hospitable—you can tell this place means a lot to them. They took great care of our group, which ranged from about 10–25 people (with a lot of kids)--plus a large event--and it felt easy and comfortable the whole time. Very kid-friendly. Also, Patrick is a really talented chef and catered meals throughout the weekend—everything was delicious and made such a difference for our group. It’s a large space that works really well for gatherings, but still feels cozy and personal. Just an all-around special place. Highly recommend for groups, especially families. Thanks for hosting us Patrick & Petra!

Ryan Miller

We had the pleasure of staying at Patrick and Petra’s place High Country Lodge from Dec 26, 2025 through the 2026 New Year. It was amazing.The property and views are incredible. Patrick and Petra are THE BEST HOSTS. Whatever you need, all you have to do is ask. They’re locals so they know everyone and everything in the Breckenridge area. A true, picture perfect classic ski lodge that you will never forget. Cheers to Patrick and Petra for a wonderful time at your amazing property. Thank you. We’ll be back.

Mackenzie Castillo

The High Country Lodge was an incredible stay for our group of 25. We had our annual Board of Directors meeting and it was a great spot to fit everyone comfortably, as well as build relationships in the lodge. Patrick and Petra hosted us with excellent service, delicious food and a warm family-like hospitality. I couldn't recommend this place more for a big group!

Allen Wang

The lodge was great for our dream cabin wedding. The views from the lodge were beautiful and our friends and family had nothing but great things to say about Patrick's space and food.

Jill Meador

This place is awesome! Beautiful location, family owned and operated by really great people. So clean, such excellent food and overall fantastic experience. We hosted a retreat for our board of directors, with many moving pieces and special requests. Patrick and Petra were always right on time, composed and kind. Now I am just looking for excuses to go back as soon as possible.

Gustavo González

Patrick and Petra are phenomenal hosts! Great hospitality, great food, great people. I would recommend 101%

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