Shelter of the Week: Luxury Lodges and Hot Springs in a Former Colorado Ghost Town

The Place: In what was once an abandoned gold prospectors’ camp, now sits Dunton Hot Springs. Made up of 13 luxury lodges that are tucked away in the Coloradan countryside, this resort combines the rustic appeal of an off-road vacation with amenities that you’ll find at a Four Seasons. In addition to a dip in the local hot springs — try the hidden springs in a teepee — yoga at the spa and dining on fresh, organic fare are solid ways to spend your hours in this former ghost town turned idyllic, woodland paradise.

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The Cost: Booking can be made through Tablet Hotels, a hotel curation site for unique travel experiences, for $700–$2,000 a night. This is an all-inclusive rate including food, drinks (wine and spirits are happily included), gear rentals from cross-country skis to mountain bikes, and complimentary laundry service.

The Region: Located in Dolores, Colorado, Dunton Hot Springs is nestled between the San Juan Mountains and the Colorado Rockies. A great place for outdoorsmen, this hotel is also perched between two national forests, putting activities like hiking, snow shoeing, fly-fishing, and skiing at your fingertips. Travelers can fly into Durango, Cortez, and Telluride Airports, and arrange a car service or helicopter to whisk them away to this timberland abode.