Need to get AWAY? We are Colorado’s best-kept secret, perched at 10,100' up in the spectacular San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Only 3 miles from the historic mining town of Creede, yet a world away, we offer the ultimate in privacy and seclusion! The only facility on Gold Dust Road, we are surrounded by National Forest and designated winter elk graze. To further ensure your tranquility, our facility is adults only, although the entire facility may be booked for families. Each of our four guest rooms has French doors opening to the patio and the incomparable views of the Rio Grande Valley beyond. Each room has a private bath, (one with a jacuzzi).

Activities

Winter
In the winter months, cuddle up with your someone special for a romantic ride in our one-horse open sleigh, along a snow-covered lane that sparkles like so many diamonds in the sun. Strap on your snowshoes and prepare to be dazzled by the views—no matter which direction you look! You can access groomed cross country ski trails right from our door—all for free—or, take advantage of the free cross-country ski lesson we offer by our resident masters World Cup bronze medallist! Then return to the warmth of the fireside in the guests’ great room, and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate while you catch the evening alpenglow settling on the Continental Divide, and watch the elk and mule deer ambling through the yard. Go wild with your camera, spy on the resident elk herd (Why not? They spy on us!), coyotes, fox, mule deer, lynx and, of course, the ubiquitous mountain jays, who will swipe the toast right from your hand if you’re not careful while breakfasting on the patio.

Summer
In the summer months, join us for a hike to one of the many breathtaking overlooks in the area. Spend a day fishing the beaver ponds or the Rio Grande. Go for a trail ride with a local outfitter, or try a chuckwagon supper, and follow that with an evening at the Creede Repertory Theater. Don’t want to head back to the crowd in town? Just grill a steak on the patio grill, and pop biscuits or toast marshmallows at the campfire. Or just lounge in the hammock amidst the indescribable scenery and serenity that is our back yard.

Want to hear more about the silver boomtown of Creede? Ask your hostess about all that Creede has to offer!

Special Packages, Discounts, and Rates

Planning a dream wedding? We offer dream wedding packages!

We offer discounts for active-duty or retired military with ID, seniors over 60, and discounts for extended stays. We offer packages with continental or full breakfast, a 24-hour coffee and tea bar, and our guests have their own fully-equipped kitchen in case you can’t tear yourself away from our mountaintop at dinner time.

Our rates range from $95-$130 per night including breakfast, before discounts. Our entire facility is non-smoking. We regret that pets are not permitted, in deference not only to our guests with allergies, but also, to the large number of wildlife that frequent the property.

Getting Here

By Air
Creede has a 7500' paved runway for private plane access. The nearest commercial airport is Alamosa, Colorado, usually offering 3 flights a day. Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado as well as Albuquerque, New Mexico offer more options, but would entail a 4-, 3- or 5- hour drive, respectively.

By Car
4-wheel drive is recommended in winter and snowmelt seasons. From Colorado Springs, take I-25 south to the first Walsenburg exit, Route 160 west. Follow 160 over La Veta Pass, through Alamosa to South Fork.