Our hearty Western fare and gourmet dinners are one of the main reasons our repeat guests return every year.  The view from the dining room of the main lodge where meals are served is simply spectacular. We can assure you that excellent dining is taken very seriously at The Hideout. Each item is prepared with only the best and freshest ingredients.  

Our chef Chris Dalin is a Le Cordon Bleu culinary schooled chef. Our other chef Robb who runs the Trapper Creek Lodge Restaurant is a graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art. We continuously invest in our chef’s continuing education at places like The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, CA. Both Chris and Robb are longtime friends and challenge each other to delight our guests with their culinary skills and ideas. 

Our breakfasts are hearty to assure you make it through a vigorous day of “cowboying”.  Each morning our chef’s create homemade dishes such as eggs prepared any way you want them.  In addition we also offer a breakfast selection at the buffet.   

For the all-day rides, hearty sandwiches are freshly prepared in the morning to ensure The Hideout’s standards for quality.  Otherwise, a scrumptious lunch is served in the dining room of the Main Lodge.  In the evening, we serve our guests western-style gourmet food, elegantly presented, with either wine or beverage of your choice. Once a week (weather permitting) there is an outdoor cook-out where we serve juicy, marbled Certified Angus Beef amongst other tantalizing food. 

The fresh high-country air and invigorating outdoor activities will stimulate your appetite, and at the Hideout, your taste buds will always be richly rewarded.  

Culinary events at The Hideout and Trapper Lodge 

On a regular basis you can find culinary talent from around the world hosting initiatives in this remote valley. In October, The Hideout is home for one of the top Belgian artisan chocolate makers for 2 weeks. He will train our staff, organize chocolate clinics and chocolate tasting events for you to enjoy as part of your experience out West. We believe in combining the best of both worlds.

Dinner Reservations at The Trapper Creek Restaurant 

At The Hideout we dine together. If you would like to dine privately for one night and choose from a menu, we can arrange for you to dine at The Trapper Restaurant based on availability. This is billed separately but when you let us know in advance, we offer a special Hideout Guest Discount.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Best of Both Worlds Laid Before You  

David Flitner's mother maintained her own vegetable garden from which she fed her family and many ranch hands along with Flitner Ranch-raised meat. Paula Flitner grew up in Belgium, worked in Switserland, France and lived in different cosmopolitan areas in the US.   Her mother drilled into her the importance of being a good cook and homemaker before she left home.  Paula Flitner has very high standards for the domestic arts and hospitality. Both David and Paula are well traveled and have stayed at some of the best hotels and restaurants in both Europe and the United States.  Marijn and Peter De Cabooter, The Hideout managers and members of the family have long time lived in Europe and have traveled intensively prior to joining The Hideout Team.  

If you are looking for the unique combination of a real working cattle ranch, the great outdoors and world class hospitality in remote country out West,  The Hideout might just be your destination.