Some excerpts from the website of Arbor House Inn that might be useful
In addition to our regular
rooms and rates, guests may also choose from our variety of. Rates are based on double occupancy and do not include tax. We also are happy to customize a package to meet your particular requests to create an even more memorable romantic Colorado getaway. Whether you are planning a Colorado honeymoon, a special birthday
celebration or a simple retreat from the work-a-day world, just let us know what it is you'd like, and we'll put it all together. Each of our five luxurious include private
bath;
satellite TV and VCR/DVD player;
wireless Internet;
phone; stocked mini-
fridge; microwave; in-
room coffee service snacks;
hair dryer;
alarm clock; complimentary chocolates; and warm, fluffy
bathrobes to get you to and from the outdoor hot
tub. Custom
Wedding Packages. We are happy to put together a custom
wedding package for your perfect. from an intimate elopement for two to a full-blown gathering for the whole bunch. Each
wedding is unique, so please give us a call to talk personally about your specific wishes and arrangements. Honeymoon / Anniversary / Romance. Our Romance Package is designed to totally sweep you off your feet. Enjoy two dreamy evenings in our beautiful honeymoon
suite, The Lovin' Oven. Upon your arrival, you'll be greeted with a bottle of chilled champagne or sparkling cider in a crystal champagne bucket, a special-occasion banner, and a
dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine
restaurants. After
dinner, we recommend a long soak in your private in-
room whirlpool tub for two in the glow of a romantic candelabra fireplace. Each morning, you may choose to have a full gourmet
breakfast either in the
dining room, on the deck or hand delivered to your
guest room. The second evening, enjoy a delightful candlelight dessert and
coffee delivered on a silver tray to your
guestroom. Add $100 to
room rate. Surprise! Happy Birthday! Celebrate the birthday of your special someone with two evenings in the
room of your choice, chilled champagne or sparkling cider, a Happy Birthday balloon bouquet or banner, and a
dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine
restaurants. Top off your
celebration with a decadent chocolate birthday cake complete with candles delivered to your
guestroom. Full gourmet
breakfast the following mornings included. Pause Pamper
Massage. Relax and unwind from all the daily pressures with this pampering package. Two evenings in the
room of your choice with full gourmet
breakfast the following mornings. Begin your pampering by sipping chilled champagne or sparkling cider upon arrival. Relax under the skillful fingers of a licensed
massage therapist with a half-hour
massage for each of two people in the privacy of your
guestroom. Receive a
dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine
restaurants. Top off all this rest and relaxation with a moonlight dip under the stars in the outdoor hot
tub or a long, hot soak in your in-
room whirlpool tub for two. Add $155 to
room rate. Hot Springs Play and Stay. What could be more restful and relaxing than soaking away life's cares in the healing mineral waters of a hot springs
pool in an idyllic river setting? Well, we say, Not much! Enjoy a day or evening of play in the numerous natural
pools of the Pagosa Hot Springstwenty-three different
pools from which to choose ranging from 83 to 114 degrees. Package includes two evenings at the Arbor House Inn, two
pool passes to the. and a take-along snack sack to keep you refreshed on your day of
pool hopping. It's all good medicine for whatever ails you. Add $40 to
room rate. Heaven on earth is a day of play at the
golf course and a stay in the unsurpassed luxury accommodations at the. At the end of your day, relax on the deck with a cool
drink and experience the night song of the river as you enjoy a moonlight dip in the outdoor hot
tub. We have several options from which to choose in our Play Stay
Golf packages: Par for the Course Right on target! One night in the
room of your choice with full
breakfast the following morning. A round of
golf for two people at the Rio Grande
Club golf course including driving range and cart, and a take-along snack sack for a quick pick-me-up between holes. Fore! Add $140 to
room rate. Mulligan Madness If one day of Play Stay is not enough, just do it all over again! Two nights in the
room of your choice with full
breakfast the following mornings. Two rounds of
golf for two people (total of four) at the Rio Grande
Club including driving range and cart, and a take-along snack sack to keep you refreshed and ready to roll to the next hole. Add $280 to
room rate. This is the big one. Enjoy two nights in the
room of your choice with full
breakfast the following mornings, two rounds of
golf for two people (four total) at the Rio Grande
Club including driving range and cart, and a take-along snack sack. After a big day on the course, enjoy a dip in the hot
tub and a relaxing half-hour
massage for two back at the Arbor House Inn.
Dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine
restaurants also included. Add $415 to
room rate. (Please note that some dates will be unavailable due to special tournaments; however, certain tournaments, if not full, may still be open to our guests. Please inquire at time of reservation.). Experience some great white-water action and the unparalleled scenery of the Colorado high country on an oar-guided or paddle-guided raft
trip down the headwaters of the Rio Grande River. May and June are the best times for Class II and III rapids, but no matter what the season, Rio Grande country is beautiful and each
trip is as rewarding as the first. Combine all the
beauty of nature with the outstanding accommodations of the. and you've got a great adventure in your future. Enjoy two evenings with full
breakfast the following mornings and a take-along snack sack for your day on the river. Relive your adventure together with a long, relaxing soak in the hot
tub or roasting marshmallows around the fire pit right here on the riverbank at the. Raft
trip booked separately. Allow $90 + 6% user fee / two persons / half-day
trip. Fantastic Fish Tales. Fly or Spin Fishing
Trips. Don't let the big one get away! Enjoy two evenings in the
room of your choice with full
breakfast the following mornings. Spend the day on a guided fishing
trip for two on the Rio Grande or the many mountain lakes or streams (
trip includes license, equipment, and fishing tips from a pro). Fly or spin? Float or wade? It's all up to you. Also included is a take-along snack sack or a picnic
lunch to keep you going strong on your day of fishing adventure. After a successful day, you can swap those fantastic fish tales around the fire pit or under the stars in the outdoor hot
tub right here on the
banks of the South Fork of the Rio Grande.
Room rate + $25 for picnic
lunch. Fishing
trip booked separately.
Trip prices range from $300 to $400 depending on type and whether a half-day or full-day
trip is planned. Entertainment Tonight. There's nothing like live theatre for an evening of fun and frivolity. Our Entertainment package includes one evening in the
room of your choice with a full gourmet
breakfast the following morning, a
dinner certificate for two at a very fine
restaurant and two
tickets for prime seats to the. Top off your evening of entertainment with a complimentary welcome-back liqueur and a dip in the outdoor hot
tub under a starry summer-night sky. Add $120 to
room rate. Ridin' the Range Trail Rides. Well, now the buffalo may not roam, but the deer and the antelope do still play in the mountains and valleys of southern Colorado. Guided by the experienced mountain folk of Wolf Creek
Ski Ranch, it's quite likely you'll spot some of those deer and antelope along with elk, beaver, geese, ducks or maybe a meandering moose or two as you ride horseback through the forests and meadows of Wolf Creek Pass and the Continental Divide. Afte...
Area Attractions Activities (see links below to connect to area attractions). We invite you to spend your at the Arbor House Inn, a beautiful country bed and
breakfast located in South Fork. Originally a stopping point on the stagecoach line, South Fork, Colorado developed as a service and support community for the local timber and mining operations. Now it is a growing recreation
center and tourist area with abundant vacation opportunities in every season. Fishing on the Rio Grande. Summertime activities include river rafting, fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV and jeep
tours. The South Fork area is a fly-fishing vacation paradise with 47 tributaries of the Rio Grande River close by, encompassing 500 miles of stream to fish. In addition, there are 13 beautiful lakes to choose from. Clear Creek Falls above Creede. For ultimate convenience, guests can step off the Arbor House deck and fish in the South Fork of the Rio Grande! And for the golfing fans, South Fork's newest attraction is the beautiful and challenging
golf course. One of the summer highlights is
dinner out and an evening at the nearby. Day-
trip options include the. Great Sand Dunes National Park. Alamosa / Monte Vista Wildlife Refuges. Wheeler Geological Monument, various old mining towns, museums and lectures, the Indian ruins at. Mesa Verde National Park. Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railways. Abundant wildlife inhabits the area. Durango Silverton Railroad photo by Yvonne Lashmett. Freshly fallen snow brings excitement and joy to winter activity enthusiasts. Snowmobile fans and cross-country skiers will delight in the miles and miles of groomed trails available in the area.
Snowboarders and downhill skiers can experience a day of winter wonder at. known for the most snowfall in Colorado and just 20 minutes up the pass. The excellent snow at Wolf Creek
Ski Area and the luxury accommodations is definitely a match made in winter heaven! Catching fresh powder at. Wolf Creek
Ski Resort. Whether your passion is
skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, golfing or all of the above, the Arbor House Inn is the perfect location for your Colorado vacation! Links to Area Attractions Activities. Alamosa / Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge.
Tour the Alamosa NWR where natural river bottom wetlands and the Rio Grande River provide habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds and raptors. Chalet Swiss
Restaurant. Enjoy various foods from Switzerland in a cozy ambience atmosphere at Chalet Swiss in southwestern Colorado. The Colorado Directory.com. We're different - we have the most info on cabins, lodges, campgrounds, country bed and
breakfast inns, and fun things to do! Enjoy live theatrical productions from June through September in the spectacular setting of Creede, Colorado. Cumbres Toltec Scenic Railroad. See the beautiful San Juan Mountains along the Colorado-New Mexico border from an authentic narrow gauge train. Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Experience the adventure of traveling by a coal-fired,
steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the old west took over a century ago. Choose from more than 675 caches hidden within a 100-mile radius of the South Fork and Creede areas. Bring along your GPS unit and go on a geocaching treasure hunt in the amazingly beautiful surroundings of the Colorado Rockies. Visit this treasure of visual, geologic, and biological surprises - a high mountain valley holding the tallest sand dunes in North America that is flanked by some of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains. Experience the largest archaeological preserve in the United States featuring cliff dwellings and artifacts of the Ancestral Puebloan people. Guided outdoor adventures on the Rio Grande Headwaters in Creede, Colorado. Relax in the naturally hot, therapeutic mineral waters of the free-form hot springs
pools overlooking the San Juan River. Rio Grande
Club Golf Course. Experience
golf at 8500 feet in the
beauty and relaxed pace of this hidden oasis in the San Juan Mountains above the tranquil flow of the Rio Grande River. Rio Grande County Museum. Check out interesting exhibits, lectures, and museum-related activities of Rio Grande County in Del Norte, Colorado. San Juan Snowcat will transport you into the truly epic, magnificent and beautiful powder terrain that can only be found in the Lost San Juan Mountains. San Juan Snowcat truly offers the adventure of a lifetime. Silver Thread Interpretive
Center. From South Fork, Colorado, begin the historic Silver Thread National Scenic Byway, a spectacular route that follows the winding Rio Grande to its headwaters in the San Juan Mountains. South Fork Anglers (SFA) is proud to offer year-round world class guided Float and Wade fly fishing
trips in southern Colorado. South Fork Chamber of Commerce. South Fork, Colorado. Southern Colorado's premier fly fishing
shop and guide service. Enjoy a fantastic day of
skiing at one of Colorado's oldest and finest alpine
ski resorts whose trademark is the most snow in Colorado!
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