Horseback riders in the Ashcroft valley near Aspen

Pine Creek Cookhouse · Est. 1971

Aspen’s Adventure Dining Destination

Scratch-made alpine cuisine, served at 9,750 feet above Aspen

Horseback riders in a mountain valley

Experience the Ashcroft Valley

Tucked in the Castle Creek Valley beneath the Elk Mountains, Pine Creek Cookhouse has welcomed guests to historic Ashcroft for generations. Come for the food, stay for the views, and get here by horseback, ski, snowshoe, or sleigh.

Braised shank with polenta and roasted carrots

Mountain Cuisine, Made From Scratch

Wild game, fresh fish, and organic, locally sourced ingredients, prepared in our kitchen high in the Castle Creek Valley.

Endless Adventures

Horseback riders in the Elk Mountains

Summer

Horseback rides, fly fishing, and guided hikes to lunch.

Summer Adventures →

Horse-drawn sleigh in winter

Winter

Cross-country ski, snowshoe, or ride a horse-drawn sleigh to lunch or dinner.

Winter Packages →

Mountain meadow wedding near Pine Creek Cookhouse in Ashcroft

Weddings & Private Events

Say “I do” in a mountain meadow and celebrate in our restaurant, with seated receptions for about 140 to 160 guests.

Stay the Night

Extend your visit with an overnight cabin package in the Ashcroft valley.

Snowy Ashcroft cabin at dusk

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Lunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday

Location

11399 Castle Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611

Directions

Reservations

Call 970-925-1044 or book on OpenTable