Travel
& Stay
We’re so excited to celebrate with you in beautiful Telluride! We truly appreciate you taking the time, energy and money to make this weekend happen. It means the world to us.
To make your trip as easy (and fun) as possible, we’ve put together options for getting there, places to stay, and even camping on the ranch if you want to have an extra good time with us. We’ve got something for every budget, so everyone can join the celebration stress-free!
Getting There
Flying:
The closest major airport is Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), about 1.5 hours from Telluride. You can also fly direct into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)—there are direct flights from Phoenix. Denver International Airport (DIA) is another option if you are wanting to road trip. Note: it is a 5+ hour drive from DIA, but is a beautiful drive!
We recommend booking your flights as soon as possible to keep costs low.
Road Trip:
If you’re up for a scenic road trip (Drew & Beri style), driving from Phoenix takes about 8 hours and if you’re flying into Denver, it takes around 5 hours. You’ll get to enjoy stunning mountain views along the way!
Here’s an interactive map of our favorite spots to hit along the way!
Shuttles + Transportation
If flying into Montrose Regional Airport, you have a few options to get to Telluride from there. P.s. the drive in from Montrose is one of the most beautiful drives you will ever experience!
Telluride Express or Mountain Ride Shuttle – Shared or private ride service. Around $75 per person one way.
Carpool / Rideshare Option – Coordinate with fellow guests to share a rental car or share a shuttle.
Rental Cars – Perfect if you want flexibility to explore Telluride or surrounding areas. Starting at $200 for the weekend if you book early.
We will be providing a free shuttle service to and from Schmid Family Ranch on Saturday, July 25th.
Pickup at 3:30pm at The Peaks Resort & Spa on July 25th. Return to The Peaks Resort & Spa at 10:00pm and at 12:00am. More shuttle services for those camping on Schmid Family Ranch through out the weekend are TBD, please check back as it gets closer.
We made a WhatsApp group text to make asking questions easy. Feel free to join :)
We’ve rounded up a few of our recommended spots in the area to cover all budgets and styles! You can camp for free on the property :)
Lodging Recommendations
Hotels + Resorts
The Peaks Resort & Spa
We have a room block under ‘Hayenga & Mank Wedding.’ Rates are from $375 - $410 a night and puts you right in the heart of Mountain Village. The Hayenga & Mank fam will all be staying here :)
If you find the room block is full please text Beri (480.338.4252) and we will see what we can do!
136 Country Club Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
Bear Creek Lodge
Mixture of condos and hotel rooms in Mountain Village. Great option if you want mountain vibes + proximity with good price points.
135 San Joaquin Rd
Telluride, CO 81435
Telluride Mountainside Inn
No fuss lodging along the river in downtown Telluride with kitchenettes. Many other lodging options within this website to explore.
333 S Davis St
Telluride, CO 81435
Unique Stays + Camping
Camping
We couldn’t have a wedding without a little camping! Friday and Saturday the Schmid Family Ranch (Wedding Venue) is available for car + tent camping. Please let us know if you plan to camp (in the RSVP). There will be a specific section of where to camp on the property. Questions? Read more below.
Campsite Coordinates
The Bivvi Hostel
Cozy 14 bedroom hostel and lodge sitting just outside the downtown area of Telluride. Mixture of shared dorm rooms and private rooms. Clean and very nice. Coordinate with friends and book the whole place out!
22332 CO-145
Placerville, CO 81430
Let’s go camping!!
We are so excited to be camping with all of our favorite people!!
The wedding venue, Schmid Family Ranch, allows car + tent camping (no trailers allowed unfortunately. Vans are allowed). If you are interested in Trailer Camping, read here. The property is gorgeous and there is room for everyone!
We want to make camping as easy and accessible to anyone who wants to join in. Please read the below info carefully as it has important details.
Please refer to the drop pin coordinates to ensure you go to the right part of the ranch (it is not the Schmid Family Ranch Headquarters). There will be a designated camping area right when you pull in.
There are 2 empty tack barns that you will be able to set stuff in (table for cooking, etc). It is all very raw, rugged, but COOL land.
Please be aware that you need a high clearance vehicle the last mile or so to get to the property. Vans and sedans can get there if you are an experienced driver. There is national forest / BLM land around the property if you’d like to camp in the area earlier.
We will have nice shower and toilet trailer on the property for all to use. Apart from that, you will be essentially dry camping with no power sources. Feel free to bring a generator or anything you may need.
The property has a "12am amplified music shutoff" rule but we can still hang by the campfire with small speaker after midnight. :)
Please note: the ranch is a 30 minute drive from telluride so having a car or carpooling with friends is a must so you can get around.
Gear + Packing
Want to join but don’t have the gear? You have options!
If you’re looking to purchase gear, we made a list of the key items you’ll want to camp comfortably in the Rockies. (Coming soon).
Maybe you don’t want to invest in the gear? You can stop into an REI in your home town or in Denver and rent anything you need. (psst.. the gear will probably be cheaper than a hotel room and you’ll have it forever!)
Packing List of Essentials:
Car to sleep in or Tent (with rain fly)
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag (it gets chilly at night!)
Pillow
Headlamp
Water / Beverages
Food plan (drive into town or bring cookwear to cook)
Warm sleeping layers (Mountain weather can change quickly!)
Portable Power Bank
Camping Chair (optional)
As always, pack in pack out / leave no trace :)
Even if you aren't an experienced camper, this is an amazing opportunity to give it a shot! If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Beri or Drew. We are more than happy to help!
Looking to camp in your trailer or RV?
Unfortunately, big rigs will not make it up the last mile or two of the road. But there are a few options near by.! Please note, reservations open up in the early spring and go fast!
You’ll need to be on the portal to book on the morning they open at the exact opening time to have the best chance of getting a site.
Telluride is popular… but for good reason :)
RV Hookup Campgrounds:
Mary E Campground (no hookups but great spot for simple trailer camping)
Telluride Town Park Camground
Matterhorn Campground
Basecamp 550 (in Ridgeway so a 54 minutes away but is a full hookup campground
There may be more.. feel free to research but this is all we’ve found