Heritage Weekend

Lincoln Hills, Colorado

June 25- 28, 2027

About Lincoln Hills

The Martha's Vineyard of the West - an untold story, until now. Lincoln Hills was once a rare oasis in the Rockies where Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Black visionaries came to rest, create, and be free. Now, TELA is inviting you to bring that legacy back to life.

❋ Rooted in History

From fly fishing to heritage tours, every moment is designed to connect you to the land and legacy of Lincoln Hills — where Black freedom, ownership, and joy were not just possible, but protected.

❋ Elevated Outdoors

Every curated detail — the chefs, the music, the land, the gifts — has been thoughtfully chosen to reflect the culture, excellence, and legacy this experience is built to honor.

❋ Communal by Design

This is not a solo experience. From fireside whiskey tastings to closing dinners, the connections you build here are part of the inheritance — just as the Greats who gathered on this land before you knew.

❋ The Art of the Exhale

White-glove service beneath open skies. The crackle of a fire pit, the stillness of the Rockies, and the quiet pleasure of being exactly where you belong. This is rest, elevated

Meet your Host: Morgan

Morgan is a former Googler, founder of TELA, and proud granddaughter of the Smith family - on a mission to tell the stories the world hasn't heard yet.

Raised in Philadelphia, she grew up on her parents' stories of Denver, where her grandparents once vacationed at Lincoln Hills. It wasn't until she noticed how many of her peers had never even heard the name that she realized this history deserved a bigger stage.

After having lived in 5 countries and traveled to 40+, Morgan founded TELA, a retreat planning agency built around curated gatherings that help others share the stories that shaped them. Now, with Lincoln Hills part of her own family legacy, she's bringing that same mission full circle — reviving its narrative through an immersive travel experience of its own.

Itinerary

Afternoon: Our private luxury transfer will escort you from Denver International airport to our host Hotel, Hotel Boulderado. Book your stay with our negotiated rates here.

Evening: A welcome reception will open our weekend with remarks from the Founder Morgan Ramsey and a few special guests.

Day 1 | Friday, June 25

Morning/Afternoon: Private shuttles whisk guests to the Lincoln Hills campground, where adventure meets ease. Try your hand at fly fishing or horseback riding, or unwind with cigar tastings and sommelier pairings - either way, you'll experience Lincoln Hills in its truest form.

Evening: Just as Langston Hughes and Lena Horne in the 20s, we end the day with music, laughter and dancing with a speakeasy live performance.

DAY 2 | Saturday, June 26

Morning: As in traditional sunday settings, guest will experience a gospel choir performance in the mountains leading to a farewell Jazz brunch. An optional morning hike is also available for those who’d like a little more nature.

Evening: In the final moments, guests will enjoy their last evening in historic Boulder at their leisure.

DAY 3 | Sunday, June 27

Morning: Our private shuttles will escort you from Hotel Boulderado to Denver International airport.

DAY 4 | Monday, June 28
Lincoln Hills: The only resort community to have been planned, from inception, and developed by an     African American owned company
  • "Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, and Langston Hughes all found their way to Lincoln Hills — because word had passed around that you could go to the mountains and just have a great time and not have to worry."

    — Composite from multiple voices, Colorado Experience documentary

  • "I just felt so special. I thought to myself — I'm a little princess and this is my uncle's Castle in our own private Kingdom."

    — Linda Tucker Kai Kai, great-grand niece of Winks Hamlet, founder of Winks Lodge

  • "Together with the cultural interaction and stunning natural beauty, fresh air, and a level of freedom rarely found at this time — it is no surprise that Winks Lodge became the place to be for Black people from all walks of life."

    — Colorado Experience, Rocky Mountain PBS & History Colorado documentary

  • "I've traveled a bit, lived abroad — and there's nothing like it. My brother told me before he passed that it was his favorite place in the whole world. And I have to say, it is for me too."

    — Linda Tucker Kai Kai, great-grand niece of Winks Hamlet, founder of Winks Lodge

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