Dunton Hot Springs
Property # 8136

Dunton Hot Springs is an exclusive resort deep in the San Juan Range of the Colorado Rockies.

The perfectly restored ghost town thrives on contradictions; hand-hewn log cabins exquisitely furnished, a life-worn saloon serving food of startling quality, lung torturing trails followed by pampering massages, sensuous hot springs beneath shimmering snow banks. Devoid of cell phones the romantic old town provides high speed wireless internet access and video conferencing to the distant sound of a tumbling waterfall rather than a hissing city street.

Contradictions indeed, like the gentle tranquility or the host of exciting pursuits. Dunton can steer you to adventures you've always dreamed of pursuing. Sturdy horses to penetrate the endless wilderness, helicopter skiing in a silent world of powder and glistening sunlight, mountain bikes, snow shoeing, hiking, from leisurely to demanding, camping, fly fishing, river rafting, kayaking, the list is endless. Or perhaps more contemplative days exploring North Americas most concentrated and evocative archaeological sites.

The desert is at the doorstep, a vast Indian reservation is home to Monument valley and Cannon de Chelly places as unforgettable as the guides who will lead you through these wind carved masterpieces.

Or the ultimate luxury of immersing one self in the natural hot springs, in the carefully refurbished bath house or under an endless sky.

Dunton's chef has painstakingly established local sources for organic foods he lovingly prepares. Organic lamb from meadows that spawn fields of boletus and chanterelles, tree-ripe fruit and plump vegetables as well as big complex wines from our companions farm and vineyard. And the wine list is replete with first growth Bordeaux, California masterpieces, super Tuscans and lusty Aussie favorites.

Dunton Hot Springs lies 30 miles southeast of Telluride, and is open all year for individual and group bookings. Rates start at $250 per person per day and the entire town can be rented for $10,000 a day for as many as 34 people. All meals, non alcoholic beverages and unlimited use of the library, screening room, and hot springs are included. Transportation to a plethora of magical places as well as our local airports can be arranged for an additional charge.

Included are all of your mealsnon alcoholic beverages and most of your needs

Hot springs, massages, meals, cocktails, tea, the library, leisurely strolls, sentimental indulgence, and conversation about the lore of the place.

Dunton's situation in the midst of two national forests offers more wilderness than reasonably can be exhausted in a lifetime of hiking, riding, climbing, snow-shoeing, back country skiing, four-wheeling, fly fishing, or general exploration.

Helicopter skiing in association with Telluride Helitrax provides for helicopters to land directly in the center of town, only steps from the saloon. From Dunton, virgin basins of deep powder are accessible in seven minutes of flying time.

By car, Dunton's proximity to Telluride offers access to a world class alpine ski trails to the north. In the lower altitudes of the red rock deserts to the south, visitors to Dunton have access to many of the great Anasazi archaeological sites of the American Southwest. Dunton is also well within driving range of Monument Valley, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Hovenweep National Monument, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Mesa Verde, the Silverton Skyway, and the narrow gauge railway from Durango to Silverton.

Although Dunton Hot Springs provides an excellent base for exploring the Four Corners region, most visitors refuse to leave during their stay; they come to regard Dunton as the Four Corners destination par excellence.