Family Reunions


This is an amazing place in the Colorado mountains to have your family reunion. It is a safe environment, where we take care of all the details. Our staff can help you custom design a multi-day gathering, according to your individual interests. Your days can include leisurely hikes led by guides specializing in birding, geology, and botany, with a sack lunch in the field. Alternately, some members of your family may choose more adventure-based activities: hike one of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks, go rock climbing and mountain biking, or ride the zip line! And, there is fishing in the area. Many enjoy an evening trip to our observatory to explore the night sky through one of the state's largest telescopes. There is also plenty of space for relaxing and enjoying the incredible nature that the Colorado Rockies offer, as well as time to socialize with family, or read a book in an aspen grove. The choice is yours!

Recreational
Included with your stay are miles of marked hiking trails, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, workout room, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, horseshoes, ping-pong, a pool table, foosball and a piano.

Guided
Please work with Rob our program administrator, to design an agenda that meets your family’s interests.

High and Low Ropes Challenge Courses
Fun and exciting possibilities including a Climbing Tower and a Zip Line.

Rock Climbing
A wide variety of top rope climbs on real rock, suitable for all abilities.

Mountain Biking
Explore single track or jeep trails on our beautiful property to your own skill level.

Sky Observatory
See the stars through one of Colorado’s largest telescopes.

Guided Hike with a Naturalist
Take a walk to learn about local geology, plants, wildflowers, or birds.

Mountain Ascent
Climb one of Colorado’s famous “fourteeners.” This full-day activity is moderate to strenuous.

Horseback Riding on Site
(when available).

OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES USING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

Horseback Riding
Call M Lazy C Ranch 719-748-3398

Whitewater Rafting
Ride through “Brown’s Canyon” or the “Royal Gorge” on the Upper Arkansas River.  River Runners (800)525-2081 Wilderness Aware (Buena Vista) 800-462-7238 and there are other quality commercial providers available.

Fossil Collecting
Search for your own fossils at a nearby private quarry. Clare Quarry – 719-748-3275. Hike or drive to the Florissant Fossil Bed National Monument, our neighbors.

Fly Fishing
Professional outfitters, guides, and instruction available on nearby gold medal streams.
The Peak Fly Shop – 719-687-9199.
Ark Anglers – 719-539-4223.


Golf
In Woodland Park - Shining Mountain 719-687-7587.
All others are in Colorado Springs:
Apple Tree 719-382-3649
Cherokee Ridge 719-597-2637
Patty Jewett 719-385-6950