BLUE LAKE RANCH, Hesperus

Blue Lake Ranch offers 17 lodging options, including cabins and private cottages. Accommodations feature king beds, fireplaces, walk-in showers, and whirlpool tubs. Guests can enjoy mountain, lake, or garden views. Some rooms feature local hand-hewn logs for ceiling beams, local bricks for floors, antique Trestle Wood flooring, and handcrafted doors and furniture. The rooms are equipped with Dish Network and DVD. The amenities include free Wi-Fi, luxurious robes, down pillows, hairdryer, iron, mini refrigerator, microwave, fresh roasted coffee beans, coffee maker, coffee grinder, and a selection of teas, hot chocolate, and popcorn.

The Ranch provides a restaurant called Seven Rivers Steak Seafood and Spirits. The chefs create steak and seafood combinations, prime cuts, and fresh vegetables. Families have the option of preparing food themselves and hiring servers. A complimentary gourmet breakfast is served. The cuisine features ingredients and knowledge from chefs who have traveled the world.

Guests can soar over the San Juan Mountains on 27 zip lines. Horseback riding adventures are available in the San Juan Mountains. Summer activities include the Purgatory Plunge Zipline, Mountain Coaster, Big Airbag Jump, Scenic Chairlift, Adventure Ropes Course, Gyro Chair, Bungee Trampoline, Paddle Boards & Boats, and Climbing Wall. Guests have access to a private mile of Gold Medal Fishing on the Animas River. The Ranch provides acres of lawns and woods with paths along the Lake for viewing birdlife, wildlife, native vegetation, and gardens. Team building and family games are available, such as croquet and horseshoes. The Sky Ute Casino Resort, offers slot machines, blackjack, poker, craps, a roulette wheel, and a bingo hall.

Blue Lake Ranch is 45 km from Durango-La Plata County Airport and 15 minutes from Durango, Colorado. The ranch is located near the La Plata Mountains. The world-famous Narrow Gauge Railroad offers trips into the San Juan National Forest. The Ranch is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, meadows, ponds, streams, and gardens. Pleasant Journey Alpacas is 5 km away.

The Ranch offers wedding services for 2 to 50 guests. For weddings over 50 guests, the Ridgewood Event Center is available. The Ridgewood has added popcorn and s'mores bars, lawn games, heaters, cocktail tables, and table decor. The Ranch and gardens work well for team building. Professional staff designs events. The Ranch also provides acres of lawns and woods with paths along the Lake. The Ranch has accessible navigation depending on the type of wheelchair. The Sunrise Casita is wheelchair accessible with a roll-in shower and grab bars.