DUNTON HOT SPRINGS, Dunton

Dunton Hot Springs, near Telluride Regional (50 km), provides thirteen unique accommodations with views of mountain peaks, aspens, rivers, and meadows. Cabins feature details from hand-built structures to artifacts. Cabins include Well House with a private hot spring and cold plunge, Potter House with king bedrooms, a kitchen, and a wrap-around deck, Vertical Log with king beds and loft, Christy's Tent with a large shower, Major Ross with a private outdoor shower near the Hot Springs source, Bjoerkmans with a tub, Dolores with a queen bed and a deck, Tipping with two floors, king beds and twin beds. Other cabins include Dunton Store with loft, New House with sleeping area, and Geysir with a king bed. All cabins provide high speed wireless internet. Each offers unique amenities like fireplaces, patios, seating areas, and private entrances.

Dunton features regional dining, sourcing local ingredients. There is no standard a-la-carte menu; meals are crafted based on preferences and seasonal ingredients. Guests can choose from communal tables, individual seating, or the chef's counter. Breakfast includes coffees, pastries, and granola. Lunch offers items such as Coq Au Vin and New York Strip. Dinner can be shared at the communal table or in a private setting. Starters include hot asparagus soup and roast squash salad. Entrees feature Chef Justin Brunson's T-Bone, Snapper, and house-cured Duck confit. The resort prepares picnic lunches for fishing, hiking, and horse rides.

Dunton provides hot springs with temperatures ranging from 85°F to 106°F. The hot springs are of the calcium bicarbonate type with iron, manganese, and lithium. Guests can access the springs inside the 19th-century Bathhouse or under the stars. The property offers hiking and mountain bike trails. Winter activities include snowshoeing, dog sledding, and ice climbing. Summer activities include horseback riding and fly fishing on the West Fork of the Dolores. The Spa features natural treatments using Susanne Kaufmann products. Yoga sessions are available, focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, and meditation. Off-road tours to Imogene Pass and Black Bear Pass are available.

Dunton Hot Springs is located in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies, near Telluride. The resort is accessible via Durango, Telluride, Cortez and Montrose airports. Dunton is partnered with private charter flight services between airports and cities across the U.S. Nearby attractions include Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (61 miles) and Mesa Verde National Park (74 miles).

Dunton Hot Springs can accommodate up to 52 guests, offering packages for weddings, retreats, and family reunions. Weddings take place at the outdoor chapel. The resort offers a Winter Activities Program and special events throughout the year. These include stargazing events, fly-fishing weekends in partnership with Orvis, and Halloween-themed murder mystery dinners. Add-on packages for mountain romance and small weddings are available. The Elopement Add-On includes an officiant, bouquet, wedding cake, champagne, and a photography session. Rates include meals and beverages.