ShaunaB2012

Hi everyone and thanks in advance for your help.

My fiance and I are getting married this upcoming January and have just started discussing our honeymoon and we would greatly appreciate any help y'all could give us

Information:

1. We can go anytime after March (we are not going right after our wedding)
2. We are hoping for somewhere rustic, in the mountains or by a wonderful lake. Top Choices include: Montana, Colorado, Utah, etc. (We are pretty open about this, but we live in Texas so we would like a change of pace)
3. Budget is a concern. We would like to stay under 3,000 dollars for a week or so trip. All inclusives would be ideal.
4. We are big hikers and also would like it to be somewhat quiet and not too touristy.

Thanks y'all!

boom_boom

Not sure what you're looking for, but...
There are very nice resorts and B&Bs or around Columbia Falls and Whitefish near Glacier Nat. Park, MT.
Same gooes for the Estes Park area near Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park in CO.
Near Durango and Mesa Verde Nat. Park is the Blue Lake Ranch B&B.
Lttle different is the red rocks area of Sedona, AZ, near the mountians and Oak Creek Canyon.
Also, the Moab, UT area or Grand Teton/Yellowstone area. Or Mount Rushmore in the beautiful Black Hills of SD.

sheri_lp

The winter all-inclusives that I'm familiar with in Colorado will go beyond your $3000.00 budget for a week.

It also depends upon what you want to do. If you want to ski or do a lot of activities, you need to be close to a resort area.

If you want to get away and not do too many things, I would recommend the Wiesbaden Hot Springs Hotel in Ouray, CO. They have a separate cottage that is reasonably priced, and of course, you can't beat hot springs in winter.

http://www.wiesbadenhotsprings.com/index.html

ShaunaB2012

Sorry about that confusion. Because of the vast array of options, I am hoping to find some good recommendations on resorts and/or lodges.

ShaunaB2012

We aren't planning on skiing, and hoping to go during warmer months ( April-October). Thank you for your suggestions everyone.

tomfuller

Brookings is often the warmest town in Oregon. It is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Range. You would have the opportunity to see Coast Redwoods in Redwood National Park and maybe get to see Crater Lake. http://www.tripadvisor.com/AllLocati...gs_Oregon.html
Several of the B&B's sound very nice.

beanweb24

Whitefish, Montana was the first thing that came to mind. We stayed at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake which would be worth exploring - play around with the dates to find a budget you can work with. There are also some condo that you could rent as well (always check with VRBO). Whitefish Lake is gorgeous, and Glacier National Park is hands down one of the most beautiful places I've visited. Tons of outdoor activities/hikes for you to enjoy.

cmcfong

http://www.blueskycabins.com/

Not all inclusive. They stock your fridge with breakfast, but for sheer gorgeous surroundings and rustic luxury, it is fantastic.

Best wishes on your wedding.

Tomsd

You might also consider the very cute little - Victorian themed/old mining town of Manitou Springs - http://www.manitousprings.org/ outside of Colorado Springs, Colo, with lots of hot springs/spas to soak ye.

You could use that as a base to explore the red rocks at Garden of the Gods, go up Pikes Peak (either by train or car), and drive around to other places in the state, such as Telluride and the uber scenic San Juan mountain range. http://www.telluride-co.gov/

I think in April there should be pretty good availability.

And of course, being from Oregon - I am partial to that state also (even though I went to college in Colorado) and one of our favorites is the Timberline Lodge http://www.timberlinelodge.com/ - an hour or so from Portland airport - on the south side of Mt. Hood.

Plenty to see along the Gorge/Columbia River (waterfalls and all - with world class windsurfing at Hood River, Oregon http://www.el.com/to/hoodriver/ ), go to some wineries in the Hood River Valley, etc.

You could also take a couple days to drive over and see the Oregon Coast - with Depoe Bay - south of Lincoln City - one of my/our favorite places and you might still be able to see some whales migrating north from the Surfrider Inn. http://surfriderresort.com/

BTW - lot of Texans go skiing at Taos, New Mexico - and that's a nice scenic area - as is the artist colony known as Sante Fe.

DebitNM

You are going to need to check weather in lots of these places. For example, April in SW Colorado is still risking snow, and MUD is a given. Telluride is lovely, but May or June is safer. Durango, too.

New Mexico also has wonderful hiking, cultural sites, great food but again, June would be best time.

Fodorite018

Have you considered the Canadian Rockies? We honeymooned there and loved it, and it ticks a lot of the boxes of what you say you are looking for. Banff and Lake Louise are wonderful areas, and hiking around there is really good! Not a lot of crowds either if you wait til September. We have been back several times, we loved it so much. One of the places we stayed was Baker Creek Chalets, just outside of Lake Louise on the Bow Valley Parkway. Wonderful place with a lodge as well as individual cabins, right on the river. Great restaurant on site as well.

PeaceOut

Look at Devil's Thumb Ranch, Colorado. It is 'rustic' with elegance. Not cheap, though. Gorgeous surroundings, great food, awesome service. It could be snowy even up to July, but if you don't mind the weather, Devil's Thumb is an amazing place to watch the snow fall.

patandhank

I know you didn't include Arizona in your original list, but if you were able to get in I think Garland's Lodge in Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona meets a lot of your requirements.

See this website: http://garlandslodge.com/

The rates include breakfast and a wonderful dinner. There are no T.V.'s or telephones so you get that peace and quiet you want. You have great hiking trails all over the Sedona area and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous in Sedona. While the town of Sedona can get touristy - Garland's is away up the canyon, over a stream, and very serene. We spend 3 nights there every year in one of the larger cabins. The post an availability calendar on their website. If you were interested, I would simply call them and discuss.

elnap29

The weather will be an important consideration.

We just returned from Oregon and I thought our stay at Five Pine Lodge in Sisters was special enough for a honeymoon. The cabins are as pictured on the website. The lodge is just out of town in a forest and very close to some spectacular trails and waterfalls. I'm not familiar with the weather there in March or April, though.

The suggestion of Garland's at Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona is a good one. It's a beautiful but rustic property, perfect for a hiking honeymoon. The weather is likely to be good, there are many great hikes near by and meals are provided.

POlson

consider Jenny Lake Lodge in Wyoming. We spent 4 incredible days there with hiking, horseback riding, gourmet food and a trip into Yellowstone. Lovely cabins in a rustic setting.