Spacious suite : bdrm + cathedral ceiling great room, all private with a private entrance. Private bath located off shared lovely kitchen - [we prioritize guest privacy]. Queen bed for 1-2 adults. Ultra clean, non-toxic.
Off road walk to the Jangchub Chorten STUPA.
This is a beautiful haven - a space in mountains & forest - to breathe, meditate - to lift your spirit & clear your mind.
no smoking, pets, kids under 6, or loud gatherings.
CHECK IN : between 3pm & 6pm / CHECK OUT : 11am. [Let us know your time of arrival - one of us needs to be here to check you in]. [CLOSED from November until May].
This is a beautiful & spacious suite in a strawbale stucco home in the woods bordering greenbelt. Relax & un-cramp your mind. Guests have described this location as : ".. like being in a national park" - an apt description.. This space is offered to allow the beautiful wild surroundings to feed & soothe your soul. Gorgeous view of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range along with the vast San Luis Valley vista to the west when walking.
Town is 5 minutes down the road by car ... or walk, it's 1.6 miles.
This is a perfect place for one or two people.
It is a space, meant for creativity, inspiration & calm to thrive, not for loud gatherings/activity.
The private entrance opens into a spacious studio with an aspen cathedral ceiling, couch, chairs ,table and clean rugs - remove shoes upon entering - slippers are provided. A non-smoking listing.
It includes books for browsing through & returning to shelf.
This space is ideal for meditating & yoga, writing & composing - designed for deep relaxation.
Although there is normally iffy cellphone reception here - we purposely have no WiFi but WiFi is available in town which is a (beautiful) moment away.
The light & airy bedroom with aspen ceiling & french doors has a queen size bed with a topper.
The lovely bathroom with a roomy shower is located right off the nicely equipped & colorful shared kitchen.
[We prioritize guest privacy]. Toaster, cooking oil & some condiments & extras are offered. A small space in the fridge, freezer & cabinet are provided for food storage. [NOTE: all food is to be stored in the kitchen; don't store food in cars]...Crestone abuts bear habitat - that includes town itself, so be bear aware in your food & garbage habits. Bears have no real interest in people but are attracted to food & strong scents - their sense of smell being very keen.
Summer nights are cool at our elevation - 8,300 ft, the high desert --so there's no need for toxic air conditioning but we provide fans & cool mist.
Everything in our space is there for enhancement of your experience; nothing here is for the taking. We expect all guests to agree to basic and respectful treatment of our home & belongings, including awareness of privacy and quiet.
There are some off limit areas which guests must also respect.
Parking is available for a car; anything larger can be negotiated.
The town of Crestone, replete with art gallery, grocery stores, shops & dining is 1.6 miles away. Continuing right from town, both east & north, will lead you up to two different trailheads that weave up into the singing water of high alpine hiking and all it's other magic awaits you. Heading west out of town will take you back from when you first entered town and out in the San Luis Valley from where you can travel to the Great Sand Dunes National Park along with many other great destinations in all directions.
Welcome to the magnificence of the Colorado and the Rocky Mountains!