Taylor River Lodge

Taylor River Lodge

Blue sky, emerald green pine trees and granite cliffs frame all of your adventures at Taylor River Lodge. Formerly used as a locals general store for fishing and tackle, this remote Colorado property, located in the outskirts of Crested Butte in Taylor Canyon, has since been transformed into a private, eight-cabin retreat. After a day outdoors, steam and soak in the Bathhouse or cozy up in the main lodge with a good book. Evenings take on a campfire vibe with stargazing and s’mores around the fire pit.

Unique Features: The town of Almont is popular with fishermen and rafters. Featuring ranch resorts, riverside cabins, campsites and rafting outfitters, Almont caters to visitors who appreciate a quieter, simpler vacation. The town also serves as a great launching point for canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, four-wheel driving and mountain biking. Check out the Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery on the west side of Hwy 135.

Accommodations: There are six private queen cabins with en suite bathrooms and steam showers, three with twin bedded lofts, three without. There’s a single family home with two king suites, a bunkroom and a full kitchen. There’s also another single family home with two queen suites and a lofted bunkroom. Enjoy the Golden Stone cabin featuring rustic décor paired with modern comforts and a loft, Golden Stone is perfect for a small family seeking a balance of solitude while readily accessing the rest of property.

As Suite As It Gets: When money is no object, go for the Blue Wing Olive. The closest cabin to the river, Blue Wing Olive captures the melody of the river’s cadence. Its elevated deck is also prime positioning for watching neighboring raft outfitters drift by on hot summer days.

Dining: Breakfast includes local bread, fresh fruit, house-made pastries, granola, smoothies and juices, and a daily specialty breakfast item. A gourmet lunch is served at the property each day. You can have a different dining experience every night by choosing either from a seasonal menu, creating a custom dish, or cooking for friends and family side-by-side with our in-house chef. Bartenders pair wines with each course for dinner. The culinary team will create dishes like smoked pulled pork with heirloom grit soufflé and cast iron chicken with cornbread.

Activities: Activities include hiking, mountain biking, and fly fishing excursions in the summer. In the winter, enjoy the serenity of cross-country skiing and snow shoeing or try cat skiing and backcountry skiing to get your adrenaline pumping. Outdoor activities in your itinerary will feature designated periods of silence to encourage you to connect deeply with nature and reap the full benefits of the experience.

Spa & Fitness: Eleven Life allows you to take a step back from day to day life and fully focus on your own health and wellness. Eleven Life revolves around an incremental approach to wellness which offers simple, sustainable lifestyle practices that allow you to improve your wellbeing. Eleven Life specialists will lead you in invigorating wellness classes which have been inspired by the remote and natural location, such as snow cave yoga nidra, fire yoga, and snow shower hydrotherapy.

Location: Located between Gunnison and Crested Butte, where the tumbling waters of the Taylor and East rivers meet to form the Gunnison River, Almont is small-town Colorado at its best. In mining times, ore from area camps was brought to Almont to be transported via rail to Gunnison. When the railroad folded and the mining boom ended, people stayed to live in Almont’s tranquil, resort-like setting. Rustic cabins still dot the landscape, and time seems to move a little slower.

Closest Airport: The closest major airport to Almont, Colorado is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC / KGUC). This airport is in Gunnison, Colorado and is 13 miles from the center of Almont, CO.

Children’s Programs: No. Although they welcome your children, they do not have any supervised children’s programs.

Pet Friendly: No. Pets are not allowed at this property.

Weddings: No. They do not normally host weddings but they may by special request.

Meetings: No. They do not have the facilities to host large business meetings.

Extra Info: Two single family homes and six cabins still have their 1940s board-and-chink bones but have been renovated with en suite bathrooms and personal steam showers. The design blends international touches, like Moroccan rugs and Indian block-printed pillows with vintage finds, such as hickory wood rocking chairs and antler-framed mirrors.

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