Camels and a Yurt

Private room in yurt in Conejos County, Colorado

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. Private half-bath
Hosted by Meghan
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

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In Colorado's San Luis Valley

A remote 35-acre camel farm at the start of Trujillo Canyon, surrounded by BLM and National Forest

Farm tour with camels and donkeys

A farm tour with dairy camels and donkeys is included with every stay

Meghan and Matt are standout hosts

Guests describe the hosts as friendly and knowledgeable, with many returning for a second visit
Located in the San Luis Valley just south of the little town of Capulin & nestled at the start of Trujillo Canyon you will find our cozy little yurt. Our 35 acres is home to our small herd of dairy Camels & sweet donkeys, has old homestead buildings, a beautiful creek, and amazing views! Stay in our hard-sided yurt, meet the camels and get a farm tour!

Please know that we are an operating farm. You will find/see camel poop, barn cats roaming, dogs herding, and farmers working :-)

The space
Our 35 acres is located just south of the little town of Capulin and is surrounded by grazing fields, BLM, and National Forrest. The hard sided yurt (also, known as a hogan) looks out on to the start of Trujillo Canyon and to the fields the camels and donkeys graze. It has a queen size bed and a futon available for sleeping arrangements. All bedding is provided, but please feel free to bring any extra you may like. The yurt is off grid and lanterns are by the side of the bed, by the futon, and by the entrance. There are sensor activated lights outside of the yurt. There is a portable toilet outside, which has plenty of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and a lantern inside as well. There is a table inside and outside. There is a pitcher and basin inside available for any washing needs. A gallon of bottle water is available in the yurt and more can be provided as needed. We provide a camp stove, a cast iron pan and a small pot for cooking, a french press, coffee, a tea pot, a small selection of teas, and mugs for drinking. There is also a small wood stove and a propane heater inside the yurt to help keep you warm during those winter nights.
Dogs are allowed but must be leashed at all times. A pet fee of $15 per pet will be collected before your stay. Also, we ask that you do not leave your pet unattended in the yurt.
Please let us know when you expect to arrive and we will come out to greet you. Your stay with us includes a farm tour if you are interested in receiving one. We will also have camel milk soaps, camel milk fudge, and other camel products available.

Guest access
You have complete access to the yurt. Though our camels are very friendly we ask that you do not approach them without one of us present. If you do not respect this request we will not be held liable and will ask you to leave immediately. If you are in need of anything or have any questions feel free to reach out by text, phone call, or come to the front door :-)

Other things to note
Our property is surrounded by BLM/National Forest for great hiking opportunities. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is a magnificent national park and is about an 1.25hr drive from here. If you love trains, we are close to Alamosa and Antonito, which both offer scenic train rides. We are an 1.5hr from Wolf Creek for great skiing. If you enjoy fishing you can visit La Jara Reservoir and for the bird watchers you can see the beautiful Sandhill Cranes at the Monte Vista Wetlands in the spring and fall. We are just a little over an hour drive to the Sand Dunes Hot Springs in Hooper and about 1.5hr from Ojo Hot Springs. With very little light pollution the night sky is perfect for star gazing!

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed

What this place offers

Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

3 nights in Conejos County

Jan 17, 2024 - Jan 20, 2024

Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 109 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Conejos County, Colorado, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Our 35 acres is located in the southern part of the San Luis Valley in the Trujillo Canyon. A bit off the beaten trail, a long dirt road takes you to our little farm. We have 3 neighbors off in the distance. There is little light at night, making it perfect for star gazing and watching for shooting stars. Our property does boarder cow pastures, so there may be times you hear the moo of cows. You will also hear the hoots of owls, the chirps of birds, and the cries of coyotes.

Meet your host

Host
193 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in Colorado, United States
Out-doorsy, down-home couple who are following their dreams of running a camel dairy. We raise dairy camels and Meghan uses their fiber to create yarns and felted items. We love being out doors, being with our animals,meeting new people, and traveling. "Live the life you love, love the life you live"

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property