The Goldmine -- Private Adobe Retreat in the Sangre de Cristos
One of Crestone's most stunning adobe homes, the Goldmine sits on two private wooded acres at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It is a rare find -- equal parts luxurious and deeply peaceful.
The space
Wake to mountain views from your deck. Cook on a classic Aga stove. Steam in the ensuite sauna shower. Soak in a large bathtub with views of nature to the east and north. Practice yoga, meditation, or dance in a dedicated second-floor studio with 360-degree valley views. Fall asleep to absolute quiet and wake to wildlife outside your window.
Two luxurious master suites, a fully stocked kitchen, and a fold-out couch upstairs sleep up to six. The first master suite features a queen bed, dresser, and large bathtub with east and north-facing windows looking out to nature. The second suite includes a workstation and ensuite steam sauna shower, ideal for writers and those who need to stay productive. Stone paths wind through a private walled garden. The night sky here is something you will not forget.
Perfect for solo retreats, couples, small groups, writers, and anyone who needs to genuinely unwind.
Simple Breakfast Included: We offer a very simple selection of tea, coffee, local eggs and cereal.
Safety Details: We have a hot oven and open railings inside the house as well as on the second level deck. This is not safe for children.
A High Elevation Experience Like No Other
Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.
The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes
The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen thousand foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.
Activities and Shopping in Crestone
Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!
Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation
Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen thousand foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.
Hot Springs
Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs
Hiking Trails
Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail
Activities
Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours
Other things to note
Safety Details: We have a hot oven and open railings inside the house as well as on the second level deck. these areas are not safe for children.
About Our Exceptional Kitchen Stove: It features several ovens that maintain consistent temperatures, making it ideal for various cooking methods like baking, roasting, and simmering. The various ovens in an AGA cooker are kept at different temperatures, providing versatility in cooking. For instance, the top oven is usually hotter and suitable for roasting, while the lower oven is cooler, perfect for baking. This unique method results in flavorful meals as the food cooks from all sides, creating a deliciously tender and moist finished product.
