Plan Your Visit to La Veta

Estelle Center guest rooms are currently under construction. Estelle’s Upstairs, our overnight guest accommodations, will be available in 2025. If you’d like to be notified when the registration is available, you can email Sunshine Caulfield. In the meantime, you can find other dining and lodging options below.

La Veta is 7,021 feet above sea level.

Click below to 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. 

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 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 in 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. Despite its small size, La Veta offers a range of lodging facilities to cater to the needs of its visitors. Whether you're seeking a rustic mountain retreat or a cozy bed and breakfast, La Veta has options to suit various preferences and budgets. Here are some of the lodging facilities you can find in La Veta, Colorado:

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La Veta is 7,021 feet above sea level.

Click below for information on the effects of high altitude on the body and tips to avoid altitude sickness.

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    La Veta Inn

    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.  103 W Ryus Ave, La Veta, CO 81055(719) 742-5566 | moc.odarolocnniateval%40ofni

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    Two Fox Cabins

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

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    The Parkside Vacation Rental 

    Two doors down from the center. Stay above the gorgeous gallery & cafe.127 W Ryus Ave., La Veta, CO 81055719.298.2522 | www.theparksideartgallery.com/the-vacation-rental

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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://abnb.me/hSVDggb8OAb

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    The 1899 Inn Cottage 

    This is an Airbnb private cottage behind the 1899 Inn, just a few blocks away from the center. 314 S Main St., La Veta, CO 81055https://abnb.me/I6BdQx5akBb

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    Oak Street House & Gardens

    Support local artists by staying with them! Anjillee Schwarz is an amazing stained glass artist, jeweler, and a wonderful Airbnb host. Two rooms w/ shared bath in private home.S. Oak St., La Veta, CO 81055https://abnb.me/5wqitBAbkBb

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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://abnb.me/H4qlZ7pbkBb

Restaurants in La Veta

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    Alys' Restaurant

    Open Thursday to Monday 5 pm - 7:30 pm Reservations recommended.
    604 S Oak St, La Veta, CO 81055
    719.742.3742| moc.atevalnitnaruatser%40ofni | Alysrestaurant.com

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    Legends on Main

    La Veta's Authentic New Mexican RestaurantOpen Wed - Sun 7 am - 2 pm. Breakfast until 11 am
    305 South Main Street, La Veta, CO 81055719.742.3996 Legendsonmainstreet.com

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    Stiano Italian Trattoria

    Open Thursday to Monday 2 pm to 9 pm 
    103 W Ryus Ave, La Veta, CO 81055719.742.5479

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    Cuchara Yacht Club

    Open 11 am to 9 pm. Closed Wednesdays in the summer30 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

    Open everyday 11 am to 8 pm in the summer34 Cuchara Ave, Cuchara, CO 81055This is located 11 miles south of La Veta.
    719.742.6366 | dogbarandgrill.com