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*Katie and Lang wrote:<!--http://katieandlang.com/the_wedding.php--> "Lower Lake Ranch is a historic landmark, first known in the 1860's as Lionshead Guest Ranch then purchased by the Ranch manager's family John Jensen. The Ranch is located at about 8000 feet, where cool summer days and evenings are ideal temperatures for outdoor vacationers. The Jensen family operated the ranch from 1878 [sic] until 1966 when a descendant, Alice Jensen Berg the widow of Elmer Berg, sold the oldest Guest Ranch and Sportsmen's Club in Colorado to family and friends who had been enjoying the ranch for many years."
*My Colorado Mountain Wedding website: "In 1878 [sic], John Jensen Homesteaded and later named his ranch in the Valley, The Lower Lake Ranch. The Jensen Pioneer family discovered the Elk Creek Valley and instantly fell in love with its natural beauty. Within 5 years (1883), the ranch was known as 'Quite the Mountain Resort'. Between 1892 and 1902 the ranch hosted 'The [[Denver Athletic Club]] camps'. The boys cabin was named Apache Lodge and the Girls cabin was named Buffalo Bill Lodge. Weekly stories seemed to appear in local papers describing names of guest and what activities they enjoyed. Stories told about John Jensen driving his horse drawn buggy down to the Pine Train depot to pick up Guests for a great get-away. Once guest arrived they could expect a great meal that would be prepared by Mrs Jensen, she was the cook. As the Jensen children grew they entertained guest with great songs from Norway. Articles published in 1883, by the local county newspaper described the ranch as 'a Grand Tourist Resort'. In 1901 [sic], tragedy occurred when Mrs. Jensen passed away but John and his four children continued the guest ranch operation until his death in 1922. Alice Jensen the youngest of the Jensen children stayed at the ranch and continued the business, then in 1924, after Alice Jensen married Elmer Berg, (a tall handsome Swedish gentleman) the Bergs continued the Jensen's dream of operating the Guest Ranch and Fishing club. In the 1930‘s the Bergs built a new barn, known as the dance barn. The upstairs barn floor was built with fine oak flooring then black paint marked the Shuffle board area. The Local Newspaper always kept locals residents informed about Barn dance events, or a grand local wedding held at the ranch. Then there are stories remember by relatives such as Bonnie, Alice Jensen's 92 year old niece, 'Aunt Alice and Uncle Norman had beautiful voices often singing at a wedding ceremony held along the creek, or at the school house events'. In 1949, Elmer Berg one of the founders of Round up Riders of the Rockies, hosted the newly formed horseback riding group ending ride banquet at the ranches new Banquet Hall. The Banquet Hall was known for its knotty pine walls, ceilings and the great stone fireplace. Guest could enjoy the inside dancing, eating or just relaxing. Between 1949 to 1959, The Guest Ranch and Fishing Lodge became recognized as the 3R’s chuck wagon, serving “Great Food” off Elmer’s Mobile Grill. Ask the owners to tell more stories of the oldest Guest Ranch in Colorado when you come for a visit. For over 120 years, guests have enjoyed this mountain get-a-way for indoor and outdoor recreation and relaxation. Today, that tradition is continued, host your family reunion, a business retreat, a fishing adventure, a wedding or just visit the ranch for a quiet getaway and stay in a 'WOW' cabin room where you can enjoy a soak in a hot tub in front of the fireplace. The same beauty and hospitality of years past has been preserved for visitors today. Surrounded by Mountain ranges, touched by a flowing creek, stocked ponds, whispering willows, and blue skies. Lower Lake Ranch is the perfect get-a-way located on over 200 acres and situated at 8000 feet, just 20-30 minutes from the Denver Metropolitan area.
*My Colorado Mountain Wedding website: "In 1878 [sic], John Jensen Homesteaded and later named his ranch in the Valley, The Lower Lake Ranch. The Jensen Pioneer family discovered the Elk Creek Valley and instantly fell in love with its natural beauty. Within 5 years (1883), the ranch was known as 'Quite the Mountain Resort'. Between 1892 and 1902 the ranch hosted 'The [[Denver Athletic Club]] camps'. The boys cabin was named Apache Lodge and the Girls cabin was named Buffalo Bill Lodge. Weekly stories seemed to appear in local papers describing names of guest and what activities they enjoyed. Stories told about John Jensen driving his horse drawn buggy down to the Pine Train depot to pick up Guests for a great get-away. Once guest arrived they could expect a great meal that would be prepared by Mrs Jensen, she was the cook. As the Jensen children grew they entertained guest with great songs from Norway. Articles published in 1883, by the local county newspaper described the ranch as 'a Grand Tourist Resort'. In 1901 [sic], tragedy occurred when Mrs. Jensen passed away but John and his four children continued the guest ranch operation until his death in 1922. Alice Jensen the youngest of the Jensen children stayed at the ranch and continued the business, then in 1924, after Alice Jensen married Elmer Berg, (a tall handsome Swedish gentleman) the Bergs continued the Jensen's dream of operating the Guest Ranch and Fishing club. In the 1930‘s the Bergs built a new barn, known as the dance barn. The upstairs barn floor was built with fine oak flooring then black paint marked the Shuffle board area. The Local Newspaper always kept locals residents informed about Barn dance events, or a grand local wedding held at the ranch. Then there are stories remember by relatives such as Bonnie, Alice Jensen's 92 year old niece, 'Aunt Alice and Uncle Norman had beautiful voices often singing at a wedding ceremony held along the creek, or at the school house events'. In 1949, Elmer Berg one of the founders of Round up Riders of the Rockies, hosted the newly formed horseback riding group ending ride banquet at the ranches new Banquet Hall. The Banquet Hall was known for its knotty pine walls, ceilings and the great stone fireplace. Guest could enjoy the inside dancing, eating or just relaxing. Between 1949 to 1959, The Guest Ranch and Fishing Lodge became recognized as the 3R’s chuck wagon, serving “Great Food” off Elmer’s Mobile Grill. Ask the owners to tell more stories of the oldest Guest Ranch in Colorado when you come for a visit. For over 120 years, guests have enjoyed this mountain get-a-way for indoor and outdoor recreation and relaxation. Today, that tradition is continued, host your family reunion, a business retreat, a fishing adventure, a wedding or just visit the ranch for a quiet getaway and stay in a 'WOW' cabin room where you can enjoy a soak in a hot tub in front of the fireplace. The same beauty and hospitality of years past has been preserved for visitors today. Surrounded by Mountain ranges, touched by a flowing creek, stocked ponds, whispering willows, and blue skies. Lower Lake Ranch is the perfect get-a-way located on over 200 acres and situated at 8000 feet, just 20-30 minutes from the Denver Metropolitan area.
*Park County Heritage website: "In 1878 [sic], John Jensen homesteaded in the Elk Creek Valley and later named his property Lower Lake at Elk Falls Ranch. In the late 1880s [sic] he drove his horse-drawn buggy down to the Pine train depot to pick up ranch guests while Mrs. Jensen served as the cook. Articles published in 1898 by the local newspaper describe the ranch as a Grand Tourist Resort. For over 120 years, this mountain resort has been a destination for quiet retreats, weddings, reunions and outdoor recreation. Designated as a Park County Historic Landmark, the Cathedral Peaks Suite and four other guest cabins provide lake views and mountain vistas. Three ponds on the 200-acre property allow guests to fish for trophy trout in this spectacular mountain setting. <!--http://www.parkcountyheritage.com/heritage-attractions/lower-lake-ranch/ Please visit www.lowerlakeranch.com or call (303) 838-6622 to make a reservation.--> ''Note: [[Johan Christian Jensen (1863-1922)]] bought the property around 1895 and made it a resort, prior to that date the land was owned by a man named Brown. ''
*Park County Heritage website: "In 1878 [sic], John Jensen homesteaded in the Elk Creek Valley and later named his property Lower Lake at Elk Falls Ranch. In the late 1880s [sic] he drove his horse-drawn buggy down to the Pine train depot to pick up ranch guests while Mrs. Jensen served as the cook. Articles published in 1898 by the local newspaper describe the ranch as a Grand Tourist Resort. For over 120 years, this mountain resort has been a destination for quiet retreats, weddings, reunions and outdoor recreation. Designated as a Park County Historic Landmark, the Cathedral Peaks Suite and four other guest cabins provide lake views and mountain vistas. Three ponds on the 200-acre property allow guests to fish for trophy trout in this spectacular mountain setting. <!--http://www.parkcountyheritage.com/heritage-attractions/lower-lake-ranch/ Please visit www.lowerlakeranch.com or call (303) 838-6622 to make a reservation.--> ''Note: [[Johan Christian Jensen (1863-1922)]] bought the property around 1895 and made it a resort, prior to that date the land was owned by a man named Brown. ''