Slow Life in the Colorado Rockies: Luxurious relaxation at the exclusive Western Resort of Dunton Hot Springs

Offenbach/Dolores, 14. June 2018: Where the mountains, rivers and wide plains in the United States still cry out to be discovered, the Western Resort Dunton Hot Springs is located in a solitary valley of the Colorado Rockies. The last inhabitants left after the mining boom, the small former mining town on the banks of the Dolores River in 1918. . Thanks to elaborate and loving restoration by a German entrepreneur couple, the place has become one of the most beautiful and exclusive resorts in Colorado. In pristine wilderness and away from Internet, Smartphone, TV & Co. Dunton is the ideal place to lose life’s daily trivia.

The exclusive Hideaway Dunton Hot Springs shows that nature holidays in a luxury resort are in no way at odds with one another. Twelve rustic restored wooden cabins are equipped with exquisite furnishings, fine wines and meals of the highest quality are served in the traditional saloon and after extensive tours through the quiet mountains, guests will find a relaxing massage or a bath in the healing, 40° degrees hot springs that are located in and around the Dunton Hot Springs Resort. Built in a circle around the saloon and dance hall, the sturdy cabins, all individually designed, lie just steps from the wonderful bath house and offer a world of high spirits and elegance. Guests at Dunton Hot Springs enjoy exceptional dining experiences at the long, antique table in the center of the saloon, a tradition from the old days that was kept by the resort. The long table in the true-to-original saloon also gives guests the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of famous Wild West greats such as Butch Cassidy. The bar counter has the signature of the well-known bank robber who hid in Dunton Hot Springs. The open kitchen is the heart of the old saloon for everyone to see and enjoy the preparation of local organic and regional ingredients. One night at the Echo Cabin in Dunton Hot Springs costs $ 945 (810 euros) in the summer. The price is based on double occupancy and includes all meals and beverages.

Those who want to be closer to the multifaceted nature in Colorado stay in the Dunton River Camp, which is also called Cresto Ranch by the makers of the Western Resort and just a few minutes away from Dunton Hot Springs. Eight luxury tents – each with stove, private bath, shower and many other amenities – offer unadulterated nature experiences directly at the riverside of the Dolores River from June to October. Here, with a little luck native animals such as elk, deer, coyotes, foxes, lynx and beaver can be sighted. Meanwhile guests enjoy fresh caught fish from the river, lamb of the own meadow, fresh chanterelles and porcini mushrooms from the forests or a glass of wine from the own vineyard "Sutcliffe Vineyards" at the joint outdoor dining. Overnight accommodation in one of Dunton River Camp's five-star tents costs $ 1,575 (1,350 euros) for two people sharing a double occupancy. The price includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as drinks (except liqueurs and selected wines), sauna, spa and yoga. Facilities at the adjacent Dunton Hot Springs luxury resort are also available to Dunton River Camp guests. Shuttles connect the camp to the hotel.

Together with the aforementioned luxury Dunton Hot Springs, Dunton River Camp offers a genuine and pure natural life: horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, fly fishing, rafting or kayaking - the list of outdoor activities is endless and promises a “Wild West” sense of life with incomparable impressions. With so much nature some rock climbing in the San Juan Mountains cannot be missed. On the guided day tours that appeal to beginners and advanced persons, guests learn the safe handling of the climbing harness, securing as well as techniques and movements before they climb up the rock walls. Fly fishing is recommended for those who want to take things a little quieter. The nine-mile West Fork of the Dolores River is considered one of the best trout waters in Colorado and meanders right through the Cresto Ranch. It is a narrow, accessible river with different streams and depths in which a variety of trout can be found.

More information and bookings on www.duntonlife.com