Escape to Serenity: Dream Canyon Retreat Offers Stunning Views and Spiritual Renewal Near Boulder> Just fifteen minutes west of Boulder, a place of relaxation, a getaway-from-it-all place that’s close to Boulder. At 7,600 feet, it is located near the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, overlooking Dream Canyon and the massive Lost Angel granite cliffs, above Boulder Falls — this reads like a fairy tale — it feels like that too — be sure to read the guest comments.
Everywhere you look you’ll feel the grandeur. The view from each window is a blessing for eye and soul — mountains, the continental divide, cliffs, sunrises, sunsets, and the intensity of stars in the night sky.
You can feel the silence along with gentle, soothing sounds of North Boulder Creek.
Google “The most beautiful rock climbing spots near Boulder” to see the Lost Angel Granite Cliffs that dominate the front yard.
An outdoor dining table gives a ringside seat to rock climbers, occasional slack-liners, and the abundant wildlife that passes through the property. Hummingbirds, Moose, Deer, Fox, Coyotes, Golden Eagles, Bears (rarely), and Elk.
This home is one level with flagstone floors. There are two bedrooms, two baths, and a multipurpose room (optionally a third bedroom, a dining room, or an office with a pull out queen futon ). The master bedroom has a walk-in shower and soaking tub for two and us open concept to bedroom walk in closet. Both bedrooms have queen beds. This home is nonsmoking and pet free zone for anyone with allergies to stay.
There’s 32” Roku Smart TV with guest mode to access all your subscriptions in living space.
The bedrooms, great room/ kitchen all have doors to allow access directly outside no screen doors.
The home has everything you need; bring your clothes, toiletries and a stop in town for groceries before heading up and it's your home away from home. It’s a great base for visiting Boulder, Nederland, and all the surrounding areas in the Peak To Peak region has to offer!
Getting around car or suv is fine in June thru August September to November all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive is recommended due to snow possibility. NO RVs or trailers no parking or area to turn around.
The tranquility is so serene and peaceful that it will leave you relaxed and refreshed that most likely will have you saying you never want to leave!
Donna (the house manager), lives a few minutes away, and is available if needed. We are doing self check in. There’s a key pad for self check in. A code is provided a couple days prior to arrival as well as list of operations of things in home and check out information.
Hiking & biking trails, kayaking, and paragliding are plentiful and nearby. The Switzerland Trail, Sugarloaf Mountain Trail, Dream Canyon and Betasso Preserve are all on Sugarloaf. The home is encircled by Mt. Pisgah, Comforter Mtn., Peewink Mtn., Bald Mtn., Sugarloaf Mtn. and is minutes from Brainard Lake. Rocky Mountain National Park, Indian Peaks Mountains on the Continental Divide, and Fourth of July trail near Eldora are a short drive.
The home is 45 miles, (approx. 1 hour) from the Denver Airport. Fifteen minutes to Boulder or Nederland for shopping and restaurants. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park is 45 miles away (about 1 hour 15 minutes) via the Peak-to-Peak highway, which is a beautiful drive.
You may use the herb garden with Chives, Sage, Mint, Thyme, Lavender and Hops as well as a rhubarb patch.
Other things to note:
Tick season spring summer
Do not leave food in car and lock doors to prevent bear activity.
Do not leave house windows open when out and store all food in drawers and cabinets or fridge to prevent bear activity
The weather can be cool; 50's at night when the sun goes down; so bring layering options.
The home is not suitable for under 3 and young children to roam they must be supervised at all times, there is approximately a ten foot drop-off on the outside of the home the length of the house.
The home is built into a hill and the hill continues in front of home as well that levels off into a sloping meadow area.
Please respect the home and property as if it were your own. To avoid wildfire risk: NO Smoking, NO outdoor campfires, NO target practice, NO hunting, and NO fireworks. All above are prohibited on the property. No pets allowed violations a fee of $500 plus for deep cleaning due to allergies in addition to $40 a day of reservation.
In the summer, up at the house outside temperatures can be 10 degrees cooler than in Boulder. The skylight has a screen and is operational to open and bring cool air in and release heat. Close if inclination of weather shifts.
The eclectic mountain town of Nederland with its indoor and outdoor live entertainment is minutes away. There is a good selection of restaurants, shops and art galleries. It’s the home of the Carousel Of Happiness with all hand carved animals be a kid and take a ride experience priceless smiles.
Summer and Fall offer continuous festivals and art shows. The leaf viewing in the fall is spectacular from both the home as well as a nearby drive to the Peak-to-Peak Highway.
