Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat
This workshop caters to adult learners. Gain foundational knowledge about the birds that are found in the montane and alpine tundra life zones.
From Winterfest Weekends and Nordic Center events to summertime Artist-in-Residence Programs and fall festivals: There’s always something happening at YMCA of the Rockies! Be sure to check our Calendar of Events whenever you’re planning your day or your stay with us.
Our Nature Workshops cater to adult learners, providing an engaging and hands-on approach to exploring the wonders of the natural world in the beautiful setting of the Rocky Mountains.
This summer, YMCA of the Rockies will host the inaugural Arts at Altitude Music Festival in partnership with the renowned Cleveland Pops Orchestra. From August 10-17, the Cleveland Pops will take over Estes Park Center with artist meet-and-greets, instrument showcases, music education sessions, open mic nights and solo pop-ups. The residency will be punctuated by two signature performances – a jazz evening on August 10 and a Broadway program on August 17.
This workshop caters to adult learners. Gain foundational knowledge about the birds that are found in the montane and alpine tundra life zones.
A tradition since 1943, the Artist in Residence Program at YMCA of the Rockies has brought creators of a variety of mediums to Estes Park Center. Laura’s artistic journey began with abstract painting at Duke University before she turned her focus to interpreting nature directly through paint, particularly landscapes.
Connect with Leadership Every Tuesday 8:30 am-9:30 am, at the Lula W. Dorsey Museum lawn June 11 – Aug 13, 2024
Connect with Leadership Every Friday in July 8:30 am-9:30 am
Head over to Granby Ranch on August 10th for a FREE outdoor festival at the base area!
Join Carl Topilow and his 10-piece ensemble for a night of Jazz Music in Hempel Auditorium. This concert is part of our Cleveland Pops West takeover. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is taking over YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center!
For more than three decades, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra has strived to entertain audiences of all ages and develop a shared love and appreciation of music through its orchestral performances, which feature the most popular music of stage, film and television.
This workshop caters to adult learners. This course will explore the human history of the Estes Park area, YMCA of the Rockies and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Enjoy the songs of Broadway's most famous shows, from the classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and Stephen Sondheim to the shows of today with charismatic guest vocalists. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is taking over YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center!
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Stephanie Bayliff |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
8:30am - 9:30am | Tuesday Mornings at the Museum |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 11:00am | 4th of July Parade - Estes Park Center |
11:00am - 2:00pm | 4th of July Carnival at Snow Mountain Ranch |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
Day Event | Friday Mornings at Snow Mountain Ranch |
Day Event | Rocky Mountain Music Series at Granby Ranch |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
9:00am - 5:00pm | Nature Workshop: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
8:30am - 9:30am | Tuesday Mornings at the Museum |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
Day Event | Friday Mornings at Snow Mountain Ranch |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
Day Event | 2024 Golf Outings |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
8:30am - 9:30am | Tuesday Mornings at the Museum |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
Day Event | Friday Mornings at Snow Mountain Ranch |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
1:00pm - 4:00pm | Nature Workshop: Geology of Rocky Mountain National Park |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
8:30am - 9:30am | Tuesday Mornings at the Museum |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
Day Event | Friday Mornings at Snow Mountain Ranch |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
8:30am - 9:30am | Tuesday Mornings at the Museum |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
12:00am - 12:00am | Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat |
10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
Estes Park Center offers an extensive array of activities, special programs, and events — many of which are included with your stay or membership.
*Indicates an offsite activity through third-party vendors. Rentals may be on-site.
Snow Mountain Ranch features a world-class Nordic Center and a wide array of activities and events — many of which are included with your stay or membership.
*Indicates an offsite activity through third-party vendors. Rentals may be on-site.
With Estes Park Center perfectly situated as a basecamp for Rocky Mountain National Park — and Snow Mountain Ranch on the doorstep of one of the top ski resorts in North America — there are plenty of seasonal attractions for you to explore throughout the year.
We carefully consider all special lodging requests, but we are unable to guarantee specific cabins or lodge rooms, the exact location of your accommodations, or fireplace type (wood vs. gas).
Cell service varies. At Estes Park Center AT&T/ T-Mobile have strong service. At Snow Mountain Ranch, Verizon has the best service. There is little-to-no cell service in Rocky Mountain National Park.
A group is considered to be someone who is interested in booking hotel-style lodging and private meeting space or a large retreat cabin. There are 6- and 8- bedroom cabins available. Estes Park Center also offers the historic Ranch House cabin and 17-bedroom Pattie Hyde Barclay cabin. To reserve smaller cabins, please call our Central Reservations Department at 888-613-9622.
If you are staying in lodge rooms, you are required to be on a meal plan. However, if you are staying in a retreat cabin, you are not required to be on a meal plan.
Our meal plan consists of at least 2 meals per day in our cafeteria-style dining hall. All members of your group will need to be on the same meal plan.
Take a peek around our location, or focus in and learn more about one of our two unique locations.