Grand Teton & Jackson Hole

Jun 27 – Jul 4, 2026 · 7 Nights · 18 Guests · Heartwood Lodge, Teton Village

Lodge Heartwood Lodge, Granite Ridge

Address 7950 N Granite Ridge Rd

Arrive Sat Jun 27

Depart Sat Jul 4

Airport Jackson Hole (JAC) · ~20 min drive

Guests 14 adults, 2 under 5, 2 under 12

Bedrooms 6 (sleeps 18)

Booked Horseback · Raft · Float · Chef · Rodeo · Aurora

Weather Highs 75–82°F · Lows 38–46°F

Daylight ~15.3 hrs · Sunrise 5:42 · Sunset 9:05

Getting There

JAC is inside the park

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is the only commercial airport inside a U.S. national park — you'll see the Tetons from the runway. The drive to Heartwood Lodge in Teton Village is about 14 miles (~20–25 min). You'll want rental vehicles for this trip: the lodge has garage parking for 2 cars and driveway space for 4 more (no street parking per HOA).

Rental car note With 18 guests you'll need multiple vehicles. Reserve well ahead — Jackson Hole car rental inventory is extremely tight in peak summer and prices surge. Consider booking through Costco Travel, Turo, or directly with National/Enterprise at JAC. Two large SUVs + one midsize could work.

Parking rules — HOA enforced Garage: 2 cars. Driveway: up to 4 cars. No street parking, no RVs, no sprinter vans, no trailers, no motorcycles. Fines are charged to guests.

Weather & What to Pack

Layer up

Late June / early July is prime Teton summer — long sunny days, wildflowers everywhere, and afternoon thunderstorms that roll in fast and clear out within an hour. Mornings can be genuinely cold (mid-30s°F), afternoons warm (upper 70s–low 80s°F), and evenings cool off quickly after sunset around 9 PM.

EveryoneLayers: morning fleece + afternoon t-shirt. Rain jacket (not optional). Sunscreen SPF 50+. Sunglasses. Water bottles. Comfortable walking shoes.

Activity daysClosed-toe shoes (required for horseback, UTV, rafting). Long pants for horseback ride. Quick-dry clothes for rafting. Hat for sun.

EveningsLight jacket or hoodie — rooftop dinners and the rodeo get chilly. Layers for the covered wagon ride up Cache Creek Canyon.

KidsSun hats, warm layers for mornings, snacks for car rides. Bear spray is for adults only (available at Moose Junction or Jackson).

Teton Village & Surroundings

Heartwood Lodge sits atop Granite Ridge in Teton Village, which is a self-contained base at the foot of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The village has restaurants, shops, and the aerial tram (runs in summer — ride it for incredible views). The town of Jackson is about 12 miles south (~20 min). Grand Teton National Park's main corridor runs right past you.

Destination	From lodge	Drive time
Teton Village base	Walk / short drive	2–5 min
Town of Jackson (Town Square)	12 mi south	~20 min
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)	14 mi	~22 min
Jenny Lake	18 mi north	~30 min
Jackson Lake Lodge	35 mi north	~50 min
Yellowstone (South Entrance)	60 mi north	~1 hr 20 min
Bar T 5 (Covered Wagon Dinner)	~14 mi	~22 min
Rodeo (Snow King Ave, Jackson)	~13 mi	~20 min

Confirmed Activities Summary

Booked via Epicurate

Day	Activity	Who	Cost
Mon 6/29	Horseback Ride with Dinner (shared tour, half day)	14 ride + dinner · 4 dinner only	$4,324.29
Tue 6/30	Whitewater Raft Trip (Public)	9 adults	$1,510.00
Tue 6/30	Snake River Scenic Float	7 adults	$1,545.48
Tue 6/30	Private Chef — 5:30 PM setup · apps 6 · dinner 7	18 guests	$3,150.00
Wed 7/1	Housekeeping Services · 1 PM	No gratuity	$1,340.00
Wed 7/1	Jackson Hole Rodeo · 8 PM	14 adults · tickets for 18	$1,080.00
Fri 7/3	Aurora Dinner · Snow King Summit · 5 PM	Confirmed reservation	Pay on-site

Not all adults on every activity The raft and float split the group: 9 adults on whitewater, 7 on the scenic float. The horseback tour is a shared (not private) tour — 14 ride and 4 join for dinner only. Kids under 5 and under 12 are excluded from horseback (age 7+ / 47″ min) and whitewater. Plan childcare or an alternate activity for those days.

Suggested but not booked The UTV tour and Bar T 5 Covered Wagon Cookout are not on the Epicurate booking — see the Other Activities tab for booking links if you want to add them.

Sat, Jun 27

Arrival Day — Settle In & Explore Teton Village

🌅 05:42 · 🌇 21:05 · ☀️ 15.3 hrs daylight

Day plan

Time	Plan	Notes
TBD	Arrive JAC · pick up rental cars	Confirm reservation + car seats
—	Drive to Heartwood Lodge (20 min)	7950 N Granite Ridge Rd
PM	Settle in · unpack · grocery run	Albertsons in Jackson or Smith's
PM	Explore Teton Village	Walk the village, ride the aerial tram
EVE	Dinner at the lodge or Teton Village	Chef's kitchen is fully equipped

Arrival logistics

Grocery tip Stock up before you head to the lodge. Albertsons (Jackson) or Smith's (south Jackson) are the main options. The lodge has a full chef's kitchen + butler's pantry. For delivery, the Abode concierge can arrange grocery pre-stocking.

Teton Village dining

Handle Bar — casual burgers, salads, patio
Il Villaggio Osteria — Italian, good for groups
Spur Restaurant — upscale Western, great cocktails

Sun, Jun 28

Open Day — Grand Teton National Park

🌅 05:42 · 🌇 21:05 · ☀️ 15.3 hrs daylight

No booked activities — perfect exploration day First full day with no commitments. Drive the park, find your bearings, and ease into mountain time.

Suggested day plan

Time	Plan	Notes
07:00	Early wildlife drive	Moose-Wilson Rd or Antelope Flats — best before 9 AM
09:00	Breakfast at lodge or in Jackson	Persephone Bakery (7 AM–3 PM) is excellent
10:30	Jenny Lake scenic loop	Boat shuttle + Hidden Falls hike (~2 hrs round trip)
13:00	Lunch at Dornan's (Moose Junction)	Pizza, deli, riverside deck with Teton views
15:00	Scenic drive: Teton Park Rd or Signal Mountain	Signal Mountain summit = best panoramic viewpoint
17:00	Return to lodge · hot tub · downtime	Kids can use theater / game room
19:00	Dinner — cook at the lodge or go into Jackson	See restaurant suggestions below

Key stops

Jenny Lake

Boat shuttle to Hidden Falls — runs every 10–15 min, ~$20 RT. Arrive before 10 AM to avoid crowds.

🎟 Jenny Lake Boating

Signal Mountain Summit

5-mile paved road to top. 360° views of Tetons, Jackson Lake, valley. Free. Drive up.

Aerial Tram (JHMR)

Ride to 10,450 ft for Teton views. Summer hours ~9 AM–5 PM. ~$50 adult / $30 child. Waffles at Corbet's Cabin at top.

🎟 Tram tickets

Jackson restaurants

Persephone Bakery — artisan pastries, breakfast (7 AM–3 PM)
Cafe Genevieve — Southern comfort, brunch favorite
Snake River Brewing — local brewery, family-friendly
Glorietta Trattoria — Italian, great for groups
Dornan's — pizza + views at Moose Junction (casual, family-perfect)

Mon, Jun 29

Horseback Ride with Dinner (Shared Tour) — 14 Ride · 18 at Dinner

🌅 05:42 · 🌇 21:05 · ☀️ 15.3 hrs daylight

Requirements — read carefully No open-toed shoes. Must wear long pants. Age 7+ and 47″ height minimum. Per the booking: 14 guests ride + dinner; 4 dinner only. Children under 5 cannot ride — they'll join for dinner only. Confirm ages/heights with Epicurate.

Day plan

Time	Plan	Notes
AM	Relaxed morning — no rush	Sleep in, breakfast at lodge
AM	Open — hiking, Jackson, or tram	Plenty of time before the ride
PM	Half-day Horseback Ride (shared tour)	14 riders · confirm pickup/meetup with Epicurate
EVE	Dinner — all 18 guests	4 non-riders join the group at dinner

For the 4 non-riders

Plan for the dinner-only guests The 4 dinner-only guests (likely the 2 under-5s + 2 caregivers) need a way to meet up at dinner. Coordinate transportation to the dinner location with Epicurate. During the day, great options for the kids: Town Square in Jackson (elk antler arches, shops, ice cream), the National Museum of Wildlife Art, or a chill afternoon at the lodge.

Tue, Jun 30

River Day — Whitewater Raft + Scenic Float (AM) · Private Chef Dinner (PM)

🌅 05:43 · 🌇 21:05 · ☀️ 15.3 hrs daylight

Group splits — both trips run the same morning Per the Epicurate booking, the group splits two ways: 9 adults on the whitewater raft and 7 adults on the scenic float. Both run in the morning. Confirm pickup times for each with Epicurate.

Day plan

Time	Plan	Notes
AM	Whitewater Raft (9 adults)	Snake River canyon · Class III
AM	Snake River Scenic Float (7 adults)	Braided channels · wildlife
PM	Return & relax at lodge	Hot tub, nap, explore village
17:30	Chef arrives to set up	Private chef via Epicurate
18:00	Appetizers served	Outdoor living area or main kitchen
19:00	Dinner — all 18 guests	Menu TBD — finalize with chef 7 days out

Details

Whitewater Raft Trip (Public)

9 adults · $1,510.00. Snake River canyon section, Class III rapids — fun but manageable. You'll get wet. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and water shoes or Chacos.

Snake River Scenic Float

7 adults · $1,545.48. Calm scenic section. Drift through braided channels with Teton backdrop. Great for wildlife spotting (eagles, moose, osprey). Gentler alternative — kids may be welcome (confirm with operator).

Private Chef Experience

All 18 guests · $3,150.00. Chef arrives 5:30 PM. Appetizers at 6 PM, dinner at 7 PM. Final price depends on menu — finalize selections with the chef at least 7 days before. The lodge's chef kitchen and outdoor dining area are both spectacular for this.

Best night to stay in With the chef coming to you, this is the evening to enjoy the lodge at its finest. Fire up the outdoor fireplace, open some wine, and let someone else cook. Kids can watch a movie in the theater while adults linger at the table.

Wed, Jul 1

Open Day · Housekeeping (1 PM) + Jackson Hole Rodeo (8 PM)

🌅 05:43 · 🌇 21:05 · ☀️ 15.3 hrs daylight

Open morning — design your own No booked morning activity. The UTV tour sometimes considered for this day is not on the Epicurate booking — see the Other Activities tab if you want to add it. Otherwise, this is a perfect Yellowstone day, hike day, or Jackson explore day.

Day plan

Time	Plan	Notes
AM	Open — Yellowstone, hike, or Jackson	Plan to clear the lodge by 1 PM for housekeeping
13:00	Housekeeping arrives	Mid-stay clean · no gratuity required
PM	Lunch + explore Jackson	Town Square, galleries, shops
17:30	Early dinner before rodeo	Eat in Jackson — rodeo has concessions, not a full meal
18:30	Head to rodeo grounds	447 Snow King Ave · gates open 6:30 PM
19:15	Find seats — arrive early	General admission · covered section best in bad weather
20:00	Rodeo starts	14 adults · tickets for 18 · ~2 hrs · ends ~10 PM

Details

Housekeeping Services

Mid-stay clean at 1 PM ($1,340.00). Plan to be out of the lodge or in non-disturbing rooms while the team works. No gratuity required.

Jackson Hole Rodeo

14 adults · tickets for 18 ($1,080.00). Wed & Sat at 8 PM, Memorial Day–Labor Day. Teton County Fairgrounds, 447 Snow King Ave, Jackson. Gates open 6:30 PM. Bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, mini bull riding. Concessions: burgers, nachos, beer. ~2 hrs.

🎟 Official tickets 📍 Map

Rodeo tips Arrive by 7:15 PM for best seats. Evenings can be cool — bring jackets for everyone. All seats are general admission. Only buy tickets from jhrodeo.com — third-party resellers charge 5x face value.

Thu, Jul 2

Open Day — Explore Day · Last Day of Bookings

🌅 05:44 · 🌇 21:05 · ☀️ 15.3 hrs daylight

No booked activities — design your own Last day inside the Epicurate booking window (Mon–Wed are the booked days). Aurora dinner is locked in for Friday, so this is a true open day — pace yourselves before tomorrow's big evening.

Suggested day plan

Time	Plan	Notes
AM	Open — park, hike, or town	Jenny Lake, String Lake, Schwabacher Landing, or sleep in
PM	Rest at lodge or aerial tram	Tram waffles at Corbet's Cabin · views from 10,450 ft
EVE	Easy dinner — lodge or Jackson	Aurora is tomorrow night — keep tonight low-key

Easy dinner ideas

Cook at the lodge

After three nights of activity dinners (horseback, chef, rodeo), an easy night in is appealing. Use the chef's kitchen, outdoor BBQ, fire pit. Steaks from Jackson Whole Grocer.

Town of Jackson

Easy split-up night — different dinner spots for different sub-groups. Glorietta for groups, Bin 22 for wine, Cowboy Bar for live music.

Teton Village

Walk to dinner. Spur for upscale Western, Il Villaggio for Italian, Handle Bar for casual.

Fri, Jul 3

Aurora Dinner at Snow King Summit — 5:00 PM · July 4th Eve

🌅 05:44 · 🌇 21:04 · ☀️ 15.3 hrs daylight

Confirmed reservation — Aurora at 5 PM Dinner at Aurora on the Snow King summit is locked in for 5:00 PM Friday. Plan the rest of the day around getting up the gondola in time. Smart casual — elevated but mountain-relaxed.

Day plan

Time	Plan	Notes
AM	Open — park, hike, or town	Jenny Lake, Aerial Tram, Schwabacher, or sleep in
PM	Light lunch · rest at lodge	Save your appetite for Aurora
15:30	Begin getting ready · regroup	18 guests — herding takes time
16:00	Drive to Snow King Mountain	~20 min from lodge · 402 E Snow King Ave, Jackson · expect July 4th eve traffic
16:30	Park & board scenic gondola	Allow buffer — gondola is the only way up · last ride well before dinner
16:45	Arrive summit · drinks at the bar / deck	7,808 ft · sunset views toward the Tetons
17:00	Dinner at Aurora — all 18 guests	Confirmed reservation
~19:30	Gondola down · drive back to lodge	Or linger for cocktails — last gondola ~9 PM (verify)

Aurora details

Aurora — Snow King Summit

Fine dining at 7,808 ft. Regional cuisine by Chef Brandon Hicks (ex-Michelin-starred Picholine). Elk tenderloin, bison, seasonal plates, craft cocktails. Tri-level: bar, dining room, outdoor deck + rooftop patio. Accessible by scenic gondola only. 24-ft LED mural behind the bar.

ℹ️ Aurora info 🚠 Scenic gondola 📍 Map

Confirm before you go 24–48 hrs out, confirm with Aurora: total head count (18), any dietary needs, kids' menu options for the under-12s, and whether you're seated as one table, two, or on the rooftop deck. Also confirm the last gondola down for your night.

Bring layers 7,808 ft on a summer evening can drop into the 50s°F by sunset. Light jackets / hoodies for everyone. Closed-toe shoes are easier on the gondola exit.

AM ideas before Aurora

Option	Details
Aerial Tram + Corbet's	JHMR tram to 10,450 ft. Famous waffles at the top. Family-friendly.
Jenny Lake + hike	Boat shuttle + Hidden Falls / Inspiration Point. 2–4 hrs.
String Lake	Swim, kayak, paddleboard. Best for kids.
Yellowstone day trip	Doable but tight with a 5 PM dinner — only if you leave by 6 AM.
Jackson Town Square	Shops, galleries, July 4th eve energy. Easy and close to Snow King.

July 4th eve traffic Jackson fills up for the holiday weekend. Build extra buffer into the drive to Snow King — Highway 22 / Highway 89 can crawl on Friday afternoon. Snow King also has Independence Day events through the evening, so parking near the gondola will be tighter than usual.

Sat, Jul 4

Departure — Independence Day

🌅 05:45 · 🌇 21:04

Departure logistics

Time	Plan	Notes
AM	Pack up · final lodge walkthrough	Check all 6 bedrooms, theater, game room
AM	Optional: July 4th parade in Jackson	Starts ~10 AM on Broadway — confirm timing
TBD	Drive to JAC (~22 min)	Return rentals · allow extra time for holiday traffic

Airport notes

July 4th airport warning JAC is a small airport and July 4th is one of the busiest travel days of the year in Jackson Hole. Arrive 2+ hours early. TSA lines can be long. Return rental cars with extra buffer — holiday traffic between Jackson and the airport can add 15–20 min. If your flight is early, skip the parade.

Other Activities — Not on the Epicurate Booking

Book on your own

Great Jackson Hole experiences that aren't part of the confirmed Epicurate package. UTV and Bar T 5 were originally considered for this trip — the rest are general suggestions worth adding for any open day. All have direct booking links. Aurora at Snow King is now confirmed for Friday 7/3 at 5 PM — see the Itinerary tab.

Originally considered for this trip

UTV Off-Road Tour — Gros Ventre

4-hour guided UTV tour through the Gros Ventre Range. Backcountry trails, dusty & bumpy. Good fit for an open day (Wed 7/1 morning was the original target). Closed-toe shoes, layers, sunglasses required. ~$2,290 for 10 adults at the originally quoted rate.

🚙 Teton Adventure Sports 🚙 Wild West UTV Tours 📞 Or add via Epicurate

Bar T 5 Covered Wagon Cookout & Western Show

Horse-drawn covered wagon ride up Cache Creek Canyon, Dutch-oven cookout, live cowboy music show. ~3 hours total. Family-friendly — kids love it. Held nightly in summer. ~$120 adult / ~$70 child. Great alternative dinner-experience night.

🛒 Book at bart5.com 📍 Map

Other ideas for open days

Jackson Hole Aerial Tram (JHMR)

9-min ride to 10,450 ft for 360° Teton views. Famous waffles at Corbet's Cabin at the top. Summer hours ~9 AM–5 PM. ~$50 adult / ~$30 child. Walk-up or pre-purchase. Steps from the lodge.

🚠 Tickets & info

Jenny Lake Boating — Hidden Falls

Boat shuttle across Jenny Lake (~$20 RT) + short hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Runs every 10–15 min, 7 AM–6 PM in summer. Arrive before 10 AM to avoid crowds. Family-friendly.

🛥 Jenny Lake Boating

Snow King Mountain — Summer Activities

Beyond Aurora dinner: alpine slide, mountain coaster, treetop adventure park, scenic chairlift, miniature golf. Right in town, 20 min from lodge. Great rainy-day or kid-friendly afternoon option.

🎢 Summer activities

National Museum of Wildlife Art

World-class wildlife art collection on a hillside overlooking the National Elk Refuge. Indoor + outdoor sculpture trail. ~$15 adult, kids free. ~1.5 hrs. Perfect rainy-afternoon backup or contrast-day to all the outdoor activity.

🖼 wildlifeart.org

Yellowstone Day Trip

South entrance ~1 hr 20 min from the lodge. Hit Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, West Thumb, and the Lake area in a single full day. Long but doable — leave by 7 AM. The unbooked Wed or Thu is your best window.

🌲 NPS Yellowstone 🗺 South Loop guide

String Lake — Swim & Paddle

Shallow, warmer water — one of the only swimmable spots in Grand Teton. Kayak/paddleboard rentals at Colter Bay or rent in Jackson. Great for kids. Family-perfect afternoon.

🏞 NPS — things to do 🛶 Colter Bay rentals

Mill Iron Ranch — Horseback Alternative

If anyone wants a second horseback ride or to add the kids to a kid-friendly ride, Mill Iron is the classic Jackson dude-ranch ride with the same dinner-cookout option as the Epicurate booking. Different ranch, similar concept.

🐴 millironranch.net

Schwabacher Landing — Sunrise Photos

Iconic Teton-reflection viewpoint. Easy flat walk along the Snake River. Best at sunrise (5:42 AM!) or golden hour. No booking required — just drive.

📍 Map

Adding to the Epicurate booking? If you want to fold UTV or Bar T 5 onto the Epicurate package and have the concierge handle logistics, contact your Epicurate rep — pricing and timing get re-quoted, and the totals on the Lodge tab will need updating.

Heartwood Lodge — Abode Jackson Hole

13,000 sq ft luxury mountain home perched atop Granite Ridge in Teton Village. 6 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, sleeps 18. Chef's kitchen, outdoor living area with fireplace, theater, billiards, gym, hot tub, elevator, and ski-in/ski-out access to JHMR.

🏠 View listing 📍 Map

Bedroom Configuration

Room	Beds	Bath	Level
Master	King	Toilet · Tub · Shower	Level 2
Bedroom 2	King	Toilet · Shower	Level 2
Bedroom 3	King	Toilet · Shower	Level 2
Bedroom 4	King	Toilet · Shower	Level 2
Bedroom 5	King + Twin bunk set (×2)	Toilet · Shower	Level 2
Bedroom 6	Twin bunk set (×2)	Toilet · Shower	Lower Level

Key Amenities

KitchenFull chef's kitchen, butler's pantry, dining room, BBQ grill, all appliances + essentials

EntertainmentHome theater, billiards/pool table, surround sound, HDTV, streaming, games

OutdoorDeck, outdoor fireplace/pit, outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining, mountain views

WellnessPrivate hot tub, gym/fitness room

AccessibilityPrivate elevator, wheelchair accessible (ask), child/family friendly

ParkingGarage (2 cars), driveway (4 cars). No street parking. No RVs/trailers.

LaundryIn-unit washer/dryer. Dry cleaning available via concierge.

ConciergePersonal concierge, grocery delivery, babysitter recs, luggage shipping, excursion planning

Epicurate Booking Summary

Horseback Ride with Dinner — shared tour (Mon 6/29)$4,324.29

Whitewater Raft Trip — Public (Tue 6/30)$1,510.00

Snake River Scenic Float — 10 Guests (Tue 6/30)$1,545.48

Private Chef Experience (Tue 6/30)$3,150.00

Housekeeping Services (Wed 7/1)$1,340.00

Jackson Hole Rodeo (Wed 7/1)$1,080.00

Concierge Fee$2,589.96

Subtotal$15,539.73

Gratuity$0.00

Tax$0.00

TOTAL$15,539.73

Amount Paid (Deposit)$4,661.92

Balance Due$10,877.81

Per Chris_Cornwell_Itinerary.docx · Generated April 28, 2026 by Epicurate Inc.

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