WELCOME TO YOUR NEXT RETREAT
***View from the Patio at the Louie Lodge
Zapata Falls
Get Out and Explore
Get ready to explore the stunning area around Camp Catori. We're the perfect destination for those seeking spiritual reconnection, outdoor adventure, and everything in between. We've curated a list of the best places in the surrounding area, from taprooms, restaurants, hikes, and more for day trips... and it's always expanding. So come join us and start exploring today!
THE GREAT SAND DUNES
30 minutes - The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to experience countless stars in this International Dark Sky Park!
STRONG SOUL MASSAGE AND REIKI
Let Orlando take you on a massage and meditative journey. Whether you're looking for just a massage, energy balancing, to release phyiscal or emotional stress or let go stale energy, Orlando can do it all. He is a hidden gem in the region. Don't miss out!
ZAPATA FALLS
30 minutes - Zapata Falls is a 30-foot waterfall located in the San Luis Valley, near the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Colorado. It's situated on Bureau of Land Management land, adjacent to Rio Grande National Forest and south of Great Sand Dunes National Park.
MY BROTHERS PLACE
Alamosa - Fantastic pizza by the slice or the whole pie. Small little joint that also offers yumy desserts. Your order this and head to Spare Keg brewery for a brew and bite.
LU'S MAINSTREET CAFE
11 minutes - Incredible family-owned joint, with specials, drinks, and usually a craft beer on tap. Thursdays 5-7 they have live music. This place is walking distance near the RV park to refill the water jugs.
SAND DUNES RECREATION
Closed Thursdays for cleaning but a great place to soak in some mineral water. Recommend the Greenhouse for great food, drink, and a quieter vibe during the week. Great place to soak after an afternoon at the Sand Dunes and get a hot shower before heading back to camp.
UFO WATCHTOWER
Hooper - Fun little ET enthusiastic spot. 2 minute detour if you're heading to Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs.
WOODYS Q SHACK BBQ
Alamosa - Great BBQ in downtown Alamosa. Right down the road from a couple of breweries and perfect after a day of hiking.
BLANCA RV PARK
11 minutes away - This is the place to refill on propane, and gas, refill the 5-gallon water drums, and grab a hot shower. We haven't yet showered here but hear that they are clean. Only a few minutes up the road from the cabin and right around the corner (walking distance) from Lu's Cafe for a hot meal and a beer.
TAOS, NEW MEXICO
90 minutes - Take a day trip to Taos Pueblo - UNESCO World Heritage Site - see the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, shop in town square, hike or just grab lunch, beer at one of the local tap houses and breweries.
SAN LUIS, COLORADO
20 minutes - Visit the oldest town in Colorado, nestled in the San Luis Valley. A perfect stop on a day trip to Taos, NM.