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Plan Your Visit to La Veta

Getting Here & Guest Rooms

Below, you’ll find details of how to get to the Estelle Center whether you are driving or flying.

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.

For additional accommodations in La Veta, recommended by the Estelle Center, scroll down.


Click below to see our guest rooms at Estelle’s Upstairs.

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About La Veta

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La Veta is a friendly, old-fashioned, handshake kind of town. A true American west town with dirt roads and more deer than people. It’s a place where the postal employees know everyone’s post office box number by heart. There are no chain stores or restaurants, just small family-run businesses—most of which are owned by women. We think it’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe in fresh air, and deeply connect with your creativity. Come find yourself in La Veta.

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Getting Here

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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 Sunshine Caulfield, our director of operations and hospitality to help connect you with other students.

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Colorado Springs Shuttle Service

Our shuttle service is only available between the Colorado Springs Airport and 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 $100 round trip. If you don't see the option, it means all the available seats have been booked.

Driving from COS

Colorado Springs is 2 hours north of La Veta.

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 other ride options, or to share a car with other students, email Sunshine Caulfield, our Director of Operations and Hospitality. .

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Directions from COS

Driving from Denver

Denver is 3 hours

north of La Veta.

You can rent a car at Denver International Airport. For directions from Denver International Airport to the Estelle Center click the button below.

If you would like other ride options, or to share a car with other students, email Sunshine Caulfield, our Director of Operations and Hospitality. .

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Directions from DIA
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Getting Around in La Veta

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

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Lodging at the Estelle Center

Your Room Is Just Steps From Your Artist Retreat

Free WiFi

Free Towels

Affordable Rooms

Beverage Center

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We have six beautiful guest rooms upstairs from the retreat space. Check in is at 4:30 pm. Check out is at 10 am.

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Other Lodging in La Veta

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Spanish Peaks Cottage

This Airbnb property is a guest favorite with a 4.9 /5 star rating. The home can accommodate four guests in its two bedrooms and one bath.

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Two Fox Cabins
10% 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

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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 81055

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Oak Street House & Gardens

Support local artists by staying with them. Anjille Schwarz is a stained glass and jewelry artist. Stay in her lovely home.

718 Oak Street, La Veta, CO 81055

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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.

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WeRV Champions of La Veta

Estelle Center guests receive a 15% discount when you call to book your reservation and mention you were referred by the Estelle Center.

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Restaurants in La Veta & Nearby

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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 81055

719-742-3742| info@restaurantinlaveta.com |

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Legends on Main

La Veta's Authentic New Mexican Restaurant

Check their website for hours of operation.

305 South Main Street, La Veta, CO 81055

719-742-3996

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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, CO

719-742-3202

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Cuchara Yacht Club

Check their website for their hours of operation and menu.

30 Cuchara Ave, Cuchara, CO 81055

This is located 11 miles south of La Veta.

719-742-3218

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Dog Bar & Grill

Check their website for their hours of operation and menu.

34 Cuchara Ave, Cuchara, CO 81055

This is located 11 miles south of La Veta.

719-742-6366

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The Stokehouse

408 Russell Avenue Walsenburg, CO, 81089

Located right next to the Walsenburg Mercantile

(719)890-1240 thestokehousellc@gmail.com

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Timbers Steaks and Spirits

23 Cuchara Ave East, 81055

+1 719-988-0189
iowethebar@gmail.com

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