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Plan Your Visit to La Veta

Our Guest Rooms

The Estelle Center has six guest rooms available for program participants to book with their retreat. Room booking information is in the registration section of each individual retreat page.
Click here to see Estelle's Upstairs.

About La Veta

La Veta, Colorado, is a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Cuchara Valley, surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
La Veta is 7,021 feet above sea level. Learn about traveling to high altitudes.

Getting Here

Airports

Denver (DIA) is 3 hours north of La Veta.Colorado Springs (COS) is 2 hours north of La Veta.
You can rent a car from either airport to drive to La Veta. If you would like to share a car with other students, email our Executive Director, Sunshine Caulfield to help connect you with other students. 

Airport Shuttle Service

COS to La VetaLa Veta to COSColorado Springs is the closest airport (COS) to La Veta. We have limited shuttle service available to and from the Colorado Springs airport. When you register for your retreat, if there are still seats available on the shuttle, you will have the option to add-on shuttle service for $50 per trip. If you don't see the option, it means all the available seats have been booked.

Driving From DIA

You can rent a car at DIA. for directions from Denver International Airport to the Estelle Center click the button below.
If you would like to share a car with other students, email our Executive Director, Sunshine Caulfield to help connect you with other students. 

Driving From COS

You can rent a car at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS). for directions from the Colorado Springs Airport to the Estelle Center click the button below.
If you would like to share a car with other students, email our Executive Director, Sunshine Caulfield to help connect you with other students. 

In La Veta

Once you are in La Veta, everywhere is walkable, unless, you have physical limitations.

Lodging at the Estelle Center

Free WiFi

Affordable Rooms

Free Towels

Beverage Center

Your Room Is Just Steps From Your Artist Retreat

We have six beautiful guest rooms upstairs from the retreat space.Check in is at 3:00 pm. Check out is at 10 am.

Other Lodging in La Veta

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    La Veta Inn10% Discount

    This historic hotel offers comfortable rooms, some with mountain views, and amenities such as an on-site restaurant, bar, and outdoor patio. It is located next to the Estelle Center. They kindly offer Estelle Center retreat participants a 10% discount on rooms. Use the link below or the code ESTELLE when booking.103 W Ryus Ave, La Veta, CO 81055(719) 742-5566 | moc.odarolocnniateval%40ofni

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    Two Fox Cabins10% Discount

    Clean, cozy cabins right in the heart of La Veta. Two Fox Cabins offers a 10% discount for Estelle Center retreat guests.  404 S Oak St., La Veta, CO 81055(719) 742-0260 |www.twofoxcabins.com

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    The Orchard Garden Cottage

    This is an Airbnb three doors down from the center. 129 W Ryus Ave., La Veta, CO 81055https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/771730508411884351?

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    La Veta Studio Guesthouse

    Support local artists by staying with them. Judith Baker Montano is a world renowned fiber artist. Stay next door to her private studio.E. Virginia St., La Veta, CO 81055https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19610832?

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    Studio Apartment in La Veta

    Studio apartment with two bedroom and one bathroom. Beautiful views with country living, quiet and peaceful, 1.5 miles to town. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/36699049?source_impression_id=p3_1747160290_P3pvr__zsHxSGgjP

Restaurants in La Veta

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    Alys' Restaurant

    Reservations recommended. Check their website for their hours of operation and menu. 
    604 S Oak Street, La Veta, CO 81055719-742-3742| moc.atevalnitnaruatser%40ofni | Alysrestaurant.com

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    Legends on Main

    La Veta's Authentic New Mexican RestaurantCheck their website for hours of operation. 
    305 South Main Street, La Veta, CO 81055719-742-3996  

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    Just In Time Bakery

    Check their Facebook page for their hours of operation.
    107 W. Francisco Street, La Veta, CO 719-890-9174

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    Lou’s Diner 

    Check their Facebook page for their hours of operation.
    701 S. Main Street, La Veta, CO719-742-3202

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    Cuchara Yacht Club

    Check their website for their hours of operation and menu. 
    30 Cuchara Ave, Cuchara, CO 81055This is located 11 miles south of La Veta.
    719-742-3218 | Cucharayachtclub.com

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    Dog Bar & Grill

    Check their website for their hours of operation and menu. 
    34 Cuchara Ave, Cuchara, CO 81055This is located 11 miles south of La Veta.
    719-742-6366 | dogbarandgrill.com