サザンロッキーマウンテンリトリート：ホットタブ、暖炉、暖炉、80エーカー

We began hosting to share this retreat with others. Our guests tell us that they didn't know how badly they needed to escape the hustle and bustle for awhile until they came. They relaxed, re-connected with their family and loved ones, playing games, talking, and hiking. Some even say it changed their lives as they had time to stop, think, and talk about what was important to them and make plans for the future. We are inclusive and welcome everyone to come and enjoy our ranch.

Growing up in a rural farming community (Joyce) I learned a deep respect and responsibility for the land. We consider ourselves stewards of this wonderful place and offer choices to our guests to participate.
- recycle
- use 'paperless' paper towels and cloth napkins instead of single use paper products.
- - Traditional products – paper towels, napkins – are provided so the choice is yours.
- add to our compost.
- purchasing foodstuffs from our neighbors such as organic free-range eggs, honey, and organic greenhouse vegetables.
- Grocery delivery, and home cooked meals are available for a fee from one of our neighbors.

We want to assist our mountain community by providing opportunities for the community to serve you with (very) local choices and suppliers. If you are interested we will provide additional information, pricing and scheduling of these services.

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About Joyce:
School: North Hardin High School, University of Louisville, University of Denver
Work: Full-time vacation rental host grew up in rural Kentucky on a dairy farm. Went to college at University of Louisville and ended up traveling the world as a computer consultant. :-) Speaks fluent English and Spanish and some French. Michael: grew up in Virginia and is a graduate of Annapolis and Univ. of Oregon. He is a history buff, loves the outdoors, and sports - of course - golf, 8-oar rowing, marksmanship, skiing. He speaks English and Spanish.

We looked for 2 years before purchasing Soaring Eagle. We wanted beautiful scenery, serenity (no road noise - just the wind in the trees). We wanted to see wildlife: deer, elk, antelope, fox, bobcat, etc. It has wonderful water - its own well so we are able to have a lovely garden in front of our house and grow our own food. :-) We use LED lighting in the house and solar lights outside. We work to mitigate fire danger, but trimming dead branches and removing dead trees which we use in our wood burning furnace that heats our house and also in our greenhouse and surrounding orchard and outdoor gardening to improve the soil and hold moisture for our plants – reducing our need to water. The main part of the house is heated by passive solar and a backup fireplace.

Growing up in a rural farming community (Joyce) I learned a deep respect and responsibility for the land. We consider ourselves stewards of this wonderful place and offer choices to our guests to participate. Traditional paper products – paper towels, napkins – are provided so the choice is yours.
- recycle
- use 'paperless' paper towels and cloth napkins instead of single use paper products
- add to our compost.
- purchasing foodstuffs from our neighbors such as organic free-range eggs, honey, and organic greenhouse vegetables.
- Grocery delivery, and home cooked meals are available for a fee from one of our neighbors.

We want to assist our mountain community by providing opportunities for the community to serve you with (very) local choices and suppliers. If you are interested we will provide additional information, pricing and scheduling of these services.

The home has southern exposures and views from almost every room. The interior is paneled and has a wood smell when you walk in. I love the flow of the house. From the deck we have a plethora of hummingbirds and other local birds in the summer. They look like flying jewels. :-)
Property is home to herds of elk, deer, antelope. Bird sightings include bald eagles, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, great horned owls, and a variety of birds native to the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Property also contains several miles of professionally designed and created hiking and mountain bike trails. Bring your bikes and/or good shoes to fully enjoy this unique 345 acre property.