Branded Rock Canyon 4410 County Highway 209, De Beque, CO 81630

"Branded Rock Canyon provided the greatest vacation my wife and I have ever experienced, period! The lodge is the most surreal hunting lodge I have ever experienced. The views from every part of the property are breathtaking (pretty sure its over 30,000 acres). Amy was extremely hospitable making sure every and all of our needs were met. She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was unforgettable. My wife, who never shot a rifle prior to completing the Precision Elk Hunting course, was confident in her abilities to harvest her first cow elk by course completion! Brian, Frank, and Brady provided us with the knowledge and skills that made both of our hunts successful. As first time big game hunters, they took their time to teach us proper field dressing and processing techniques. All 4 hunters tagged out successfully. The food and drink selections were amazing. The bartender's drinks were always on point, and Chef was conscientious to all our food preferences. It was fine dining from dawn to dusk (make sure to ask for the Elk Ravioli) and snacks/drinks were always available 24/7. We are thankful for the time and experiences shared with the staff, and we are looking forward to coming back to make more memories and fill up our freezers for the year, again. PS. Don't let Frank show you the kittens, you may come home with one like we did..."

"It simply doesn’t get better than this. What a hidden little gem in the back country of my home state of Colorado. It really made me miss home. The property is immaculate, the staff treat you like family visiting from out of town. I went for a work board meeting, so I didn’t get a chance to enjoy a fraction of what this place has to offer. I’ll definitely be making my way back at some point for pleasure. Thank you Amy, Brian, and team for such tremendous hospitality and for preserving this little slice of heaven on a hill."

"Incredible hospitality, Amy and the whole team put on the most memorable weekend, jam packed with all the best outdoor activities, excellent food and great vibes. Branded Rock is a truly special place and I can't wait to return ."

"My wife and I went a few years ago and loved it. This is still our favorite Kessler signature location, and we did not even hunt or fish when we visited! It has an old roadside luxury vibe to it, almost like stepping inside a game of Clue. It’s the most elegant place I’ve discovered to unplug at... and the surrounding area has a very quaint “Mayberry” small town vibe. Awesome food prepared by a chef who caters to the small groups that stay, remote location, no cable TV, great views and hiking spots, rustic southwest style art decor... On our way out, we were held up by a cattle drive coming through for about 45 mins, and we weren’t even mad! It was so cool to watch some real cowpokes at work we sat happily!!!"

"We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Kessler Canyon! The suite was relaxing and beautiful. The grounds and scenery was stunning. The staff made us feel as welcome as old friends. And the food was out of this world. We look forward to returning."