My wife and I highly recommend River Bend Ranch. It features beautiful views of mountains and…read moreforests in all directions, all surrounding a lovely river-fed pond. The attractive facilities are clean and comfortable. The location is easy to find, near town while maintaining a country feel. The friendly hosts are hospitable and professional. It is truly a breath of fresh air.

River bend ranch was an excellent venue for our wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better place…read more The whole operation is outstanding and Jenny and Brittany did an amazing job.

In the heart of Historic District. Rooms are nice, clean, with super comfy bed. Pool and hot tub…read morea big plus. Reasonable rates. Great location to "get your steps in.". Surrounded by good food and entertainment.

We went to check out after a two day stay. They insisted we booked for three despite us checking in…read moreand giving the two dates. They refused to discount the bill. We had no housekeeping. The manager said it's upon request but we heard them offer a couple ahead of us that service so assumed it was included. We had one hand towel and one washcloth in our room. When I request more at the front desk I was told they were all in the laundry. Pool is very cold 70s and hot tub is gross. "Breakfast" includes lots of junk like pop tarts and packaged mini muffins. For the price, I'd go elsewhere.

It can always be a little scary to choose a catering company, but Emily and Danaka totally take the…read morefear out of everything. They listen carefully to what you want, and the execute it with grace! And seriously, if you want to have your event in the town of Durango... ask them about holding it in the Henry Strater Theatre... it's amazing to see how they can transform the room to fit your event perfectly!

We planned a fairly last minute Anniversary party with Emily. She was awesome! She worked with us…read moreto make everything as simple as possible. The two young men who served our appetizers were great, as well. I would definitely use the space, menu and planning efforts again.

Daniel Ross and his crew deserve more than 5 stars. Every person in the group put 110% effort into…read moremaking sure that this was a memorable trip for everyone involved. The venture started on a cold and snowy day in Wichita, Kansas. I wanted to schedule a trip for myself and my three sons, so I began to look at traveling to Costa Rica. The trip soon expanded and included two of my childhood friends who brought their sons. Eight people went on the trip. As I searched the Internet, I came across Daniel Ross' business-scheduling trips to Costa Rica. His internet sites are: Jacobeachvacations.com; gofishing.com and bachelorpartybaycr.com. We wanted a day of fishing and other activities such as surfing and touring on ATVs. After I told Dan what we wanted, he masterfully arranged the entire trip, including transportation from, and to, the airport. We elected to have to meals provided for us. Each meal was absolutely superb. All of Dan's group was so nice, polite, and helpful. Before I booked the trip with Daniel, I did a Google search of his name and the AI portion connected Daniel to the business that he actually runs plus a used car business that he has nothing to do with. Because of the AI report, I had serious concerns about dealing with him. After talking to Daniel, I discovered that there was no concern. I am thankful that I trusted my instincts, and not the AI portion of Google, because he gave us a trip of a lifetime. I have absolutely no concerns about dealing with Daniel's group or recommending that others use his services. I've traveled a lot during my life and the whole trip was well-planned by Daniel and just fantastic. There were no hiccups or problems with the trip. Thank you Dan and your fantastic crew for providing a bucket list trip at an affordable price.

Bachelor Party Bay Costa Rica - Where do I begin? I was put in charge of planning my best friend's…read morebachelorette party in April. Of course I tend to procrastinate when it comes to things like this so I'm so glad I had Bachelor Party Bay to back me up. They literally helped with nearly aspect of our trip, from where we would stay to what activities we'd do during the day. Our host Dan was quick to respond to all of our questions and was kind and patient with our crazy group of girls. To make the process easier we choose a party package for our group of 12 girls. It included four nights at a beautiful mansion in Los Suenos, a party boat for our whole group to enjoy, and a ziplining trip. We also got to spend some time on the water. Our package included a fishing tour as well as white water rafting. Needless to say we had a blast and were glad to get a package that included activities most of us had never tried before and would have never thought of trying on our own. What I liked most about Bachelor Party Bay is how easy they were to work with. Throughout the entire party planning process, my questions were promptly answered and I was reassured that everything would go smoothly - and it did. The only snag we ran into was one of the girl's got a little seasick on the party boat. Of course, that probably had more to do with how much she drank and less with the actual boat ride. Most importantly, the bride-to-be had the time of her life. She's not your typical girly girl and loved all the outdoor adventures, especially the white water rafting tour. All of us also loved going back to our mansion in the evening, stripping down into our bathing suits, and lounging by the pool. Our accommodations included everything we needed, from a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen to the steamy Jacuzzi tub. I am completely impressed with the experience from start to finish. I'm also in the process of planning another bachelorette party for my sister at the end of summer and will no doubt be contacting Dan and the rest of the team over at Bachelor Party Bay to help me out. If you're hosting any type of celebration, I highly recommend a trip to Costa Rica. To help you plan the ultimate party, definitely go with Bachelor Party Bay.

I am an Old Timer here in Durango and remember when the old Rochester was transformed by the…read morewonderful Wolfgang family into an elegant , historical destination for anyone visiting Durango, or locals needing an ambient get-away. It also a favorite hub for local music and gatherings. The Rochester is a place that provides a genuine Durango experience with its warmth, its beauty and the stories of days gone past that whisper inside its walls. You will definitely enjoy!

We made a reservation in November 2021 for two nights mid March 2022. Mid February someone from the…read morehotel called to say they were remodeling in the lobby and offered us a discount on our room. They assured us it would not affect our room, only the lobby. We accepted their offer. Today, March 2, they called to say they were behind on their remodeling and could not accommodate us. They promptly, and quite unexpectedly, cancelled our booking. Fortunately we were able to get a room at the Durango Lodge, a place we have stayed at many times before, and for a lot less money. We had been looking forward to the boutique experience at the Rochester, but with they way this was handled we will never book there again.

This review is way overdue due to life's craziness after our wedding, but if you're thinking about…read moreusing Thirsty Rooster for your event.... DO IT! Charlotte and Marc were amazing to work with leading up to our wedding and we were so lucky to have Charlotte at the wedding! Her attitude is amazing and she made all of our guests feel comfortable and excited at all times - she made me a very happy bride! Not to mention that Charlotte and Marc made the most delicious and creative custom cocktails with our preferences for a couple coffee based and all to be just as enjoyable as mocktails! It was a blast working with them and looking forward to using them again for future family events! Thank you thank you so much Charlotte and Marc for everything - so sorry for the delayed review! Our memories from that day live on and you are always in them!

I have worked with caterers of many sizes and types of affairs over the years. Durangourmet and…read moreJimmy Nicholson are in a class by themselves. He is a world class chef with small town friendliness and he is a professional besides. His food is the best I've ever had. We hired him for two back-to-back meals and each and every dish was exemplary. Not a disappointment among them. There was interest and differentiation in each dish without it being overdone or off-putting. I was very impressed at how gracious and kind he and his staff were during the entire evening. Jimmy was calm and relaxed in the planning stages and that evening. His staff were equally gracious and relaxed. We had one dietary concern in our family and Jimmy was thoughtful and kind about how to include appropriate food for that person. Besides all this, dealing with him in this business transaction was smooth and organized, he was on-time, and thorough in his planning, his paperwork was in order. With trade artists (even in the food business), it is a joy when you find someone who has the artistry of a master, the kindness of a neighbor, and the professional skills of a capable business person. Can't say enough about Durangourmet.

Jimmy Nicholson and his staff catered my daughter's wedding a couple of weeks ago for 200 people…read moreand it was all just outstanding. The presentation, the high-quality ingredients, the timeliness, his fantastic and conscientious staff, the abundance, the flavors and overall excellence impressed everyone. Not to mention Jimmy's confidence and professionalism put us at ease from the beginning. It all went without a hitch and I am forever grateful!

You will not find a better florist in Durango. Heck you won't find a better florist anywhere! These…read morepeople love flowers and love making people smile. The art that they are able to make with flowers is beyond amazing and worth every penny! highyl, highly reccomend Adela for all of your flower needs.

Wow what beautiful flowers were delivered today. As you can see from the picture these flowers are…read morebeautiful.