We completed the casita construction June 2017. It was a husband and wife effort and a lot of work, but there was never a day we didn't say "we built here because we found a spot on this earth we want to be at all the time!" Mountain living is the place to be for us who originally came from North Dakota and Ohio/Michigan/New Mexico.
Peaceful outdoor mountain living is rejuvenating and healing. It is great to be off the utility grid utilizing solar energy. Always amazes us!
Night skies are unbelievably peppered with stars and constellations. A star gazers must!
“All men have stars, but they are not the same things for different people. For some, who are travelers, the stars are guides. For others they are no more than little lights in the sky. For others, who are scholars, they are problems... But all these stars are silent. You-You alone will have stars as no one else has them... In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars will be laughing when you look at the sky at night. You, only you, will have stars that can laugh! And when your sorrow is comforted (time soothes all sorrows) you will be content that you have known me... You will always be my friend. You will want to laugh with me. And you will sometimes open your window, so, for that pleasure... It will be as if, in place of the stars, I had given you a great number of little bells that knew how to laugh.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Driving Directions to 214 Durfee Circle (aka Rancho Arturo)
** We recommend printing these directions and not rely on a GPS system. You WILL LOSE cell phone and GPS coverage. You will get lost if you do not follow the directions above. You are still responsible for full payment if you get lost!
Enjoy hiking on surrounding Rancho Arturo properties and the neighborhood's private roads. Please respect private properties in the area.
No smoking inside la casita. Smoking on la veranda grande only. Dry seasonal conditions may prohibit smoking outside anywhere other than in a closed vehicle.
There are no open camp fires allowed so a gas bar-b-que grill is provided for outdoor cooking.
No pets. You can borrow ours!
No drones, please, we respect our neighbors’ privacy.
We built here because we found a spot on this earth we wanted to be at all the time!
Make yourself at home in the full cocina with the unique gathering table for six. Just bring your own food!
Sleep peacefully in the queen bed, single bunkbeds or double bed futon.
Winter months evoke the use of the efficient wood stove and/or propane heating for cozy warmth.
The casita is located 8500' above sea level. Please stay hydrated to avoid altitude sickness.
Truly being off-the-grid, there is no wi-fi or cell phone service in the casita. There is a DVD and TV screen with small video library, games, books and magazines for your enjoyment.
Located in the beautiful Wet Mountains
214 Durfee Circle
Westcliffe, CO., 81252
Email Us
719-660-8213
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