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Specials

In addition to our regular rooms and rates, guests may also choose from our variety of South Fork, Colorado vacation packages. Rates are based on double occupancy and do not include tax. We also are happy to "customize" a package to meet your particular requests to create an even more memorable romantic Colorado getaway . Whether you are planning a Colorado honeymoon, a special birthday celebration or a simple retreat from the work-a-day world, just let us know what it is you'd like, and we'll put it all together.  Each of our five luxurious guestrooms include private bath; satellite TV and VCR/DVD player; wireless Internet; phone; stocked mini-fridge; microwave; in-room coffee service & snacks; hair dryers; and warm, fluffy bathrobes to get you to and from the outdoor hot tub.

Custom Wedding Packages

We are happy to put together a custom wedding package for your perfect mountain wedding—from an intimate elopement for two to a full-blown gathering for the whole bunch.  Each wedding is unique, so please give us a call to talk personally about your specific wishes and arrangements.

Honeymoon / Anniversary / Romance

Our Romance Package is designed to totally sweep you off your feet. Enjoy two dreamy evenings in our beautiful honeymoon suite, "The Lovin' Oven."  Upon your arrival, you'll be greeted with a bottle of chilled champagne or sparkling cider in a crystal champagne bucket, a special-occasion banner, and a dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine restaurants. After dinner, we recommend a long soak in your private in-room whirlpool tub for two in the glow of a romantic candelabra fireplace. Each morning, you may choose to have a full gourmet breakfast either in the dining room, on the deck or hand delivered to your guest room. The second evening, enjoy a delightful candlelight dessert and coffee delivered on a silver tray to your guestroom.

$410

Surprise! Happy Birthday!

Celebrate the birthday of your special someone with two evenings in the room of your choice, chilled champagne or sparkling cider, a "Happy Birthday" balloon bouquet or banner, and a dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine restaurants. Top off your celebration with a decadent chocolate birthday cake complete with candles delivered to your guestroom. Full gourmet breakfast the following mornings included.

$410

Pause & Pamper Massage

Relax and unwind from all the daily pressures with this pampering package.  Two evenings in the room of your choice with full gourmet breakfast the following mornings.  Begin your pampering by sipping chilled champagne or sparkling cider upon arrival.  Relax under the skillful fingers of a licensed massage therapist with a half-hour massage for each of two people in the privacy of your guestroom.  Receive a dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine restaurants.  Top off all this rest and relaxation with a moonlight dip under the stars in the outdoor hot tub or a long, hot soak in your in-room whirlpool tub for two.

$390, $460

Hot Springs Play and Stay

What could be more restful and relaxing than soaking away life's cares in the healing mineral waters of a hot springs pool in an idyllic river setting? Well, we say, "Not much!"  Enjoy a day or evening of play in the numerous natural pools of the Pagosa Hot Springs—nineteen different pools from which to choose ranging from 83 to 114 degrees. Package includes two evenings at the Arbor House Inn, two pool passes to the Pagosa Hot Springs, and a take-along snack sack to keep you refreshed on your day of pool hopping. It's all good medicine for whatever ails you.

$270, $340

Golf Play and Stay

Heaven on earth is a day of play at the Rio Grande Club golf course and a stay in the unsurpassed luxury accommodations at the Arbor House Inn.  At the end of your day, relax on the deck with a cool drink and experience the night song of the river as you enjoy a moonlight dip in the outdoor hot tub. We have several options from which to choose in our Play & Stay Golf packages:

Par for the Course
Right on target! One night in the room of your choice with full breakfast the following morning. A round of golf for two people at the Rio Grande Club golf course including driving range and cart, and a take-along snack sack for a quick pick-me-up between holes. Fore!
$270, $305

Mulligan Madness
If one day of Play & Stay is not enough, just do it all over again! Two nights in the room of your choice with full breakfast the following mornings. Two rounds of golf for two people (total of four) at the Rio Grande Club including driving range and cart, and a take-along snack sack to keep you refreshed and ready to roll to the next hole.
$535, $605

Hole In One!
This is the big one. Enjoy two nights in the room of your choice with full breakfast the following mornings, two rounds of golf for two people (four total) at the Rio Grande Club including driving range and cart, and a take-along snack sack. After a big day on the course, enjoy a dip in the hot tub and a relaxing half-hour massage for two back at the Arbor House Inn. Dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine restaurants also included.
$645, $715

(Please note that some dates will be unavailable due to special tournaments; however, certain tournaments, if not full, may still be open to our guests. Please inquire at time of reservation.)

 

Rafting on the Rio

Experience some great white-water action and the unparalleled scenery of the Colorado high country on an oar-guided or paddle-guided raft trip down the headwaters of the Rio Grande River. May and June are the best times for Class II and III rapids, but no matter what the season, Rio Grande country is beautiful and each trip is as rewarding as the first. Combine all the beauty of nature with the outstanding accommodations of the Arbor House Inn, and you've got a great adventure in your future. Enjoy two evenings with full breakfast the following mornings and a take-along snack sack for your day on the river. Relive your adventure together with a long, relaxing soak in the hot tub or roasting marshmallows around the fire pit right here on the riverbank at the Arbor House Inn.

$255, $325 accommodations. Raft trip booked separately, approximately $90 / two persons / half-day trip.

Fantastic Fish Tales — Fly or Spin Fishing Trips

Don't let the "big one" get away! Enjoy two evenings in the room of your choice with full breakfast the following mornings. Spend the day on a guided fishing trip for two on the Rio Grande or the many mountain lakes or streams (trip includes license, equipment, and fishing tips from a pro). Fly or spin? Float or wade? It's all up to you. Also included is a take-along snack sack or a picnic lunch to keep you going strong on your day of fishing adventure. After a successful day, you can swap those fantastic fish tales around the Arbor House Inn fire pit or under the stars in the outdoor hot tub right here on the banks of the South Fork of the Rio Grande.

$255, $325 accommodations. Fishing trip booked separately. Trip prices range from $200 to $325 depending whether a half or full day trip is planned.

Entertainment Tonight

There's nothing like live theatre for an evening of fun and frivolity. Our Entertainment package includes one evening in the room of your choice with a full gourmet breakfast the following morning, a dinner certificate for two at a very fine restaurant and two tickets for prime seats to the Creede Repertory Theatre. Top off your evening of entertainment with a complimentary welcome-back liqueur and a dip in the outdoor hot tub under a starry summer-night sky.

$235, $270

Ridin' the Range Trail Rides

Well, now the buffalo may not roam, but the deer and the antelope do still play in the mountains and valleys of southern Colorado. Guided by the experienced mountain folk of Wolf Creek Ski Ranch, it's quite likely you'll spot some of those deer and antelope along with elk, beaver, geese, ducks or maybe a meandering moose or two as you ride horseback through the forests and meadows of Wolf Creek Pass and the Continental Divide. After ridin' the range, come on back to the Arbor House Inn and soak those horsey muscles back into shape in the outdoor hot tub. Two evenings, full breakfast the following mornings and a two-hour trail ride for two people included.

$330, $400. One-hour, three-hour, and all-day rides also available.

Leaf Peeper Special

A camera and a pair of binoculars are a must to bring for fall in the Rockies. Our Leaf Peeper Special includes two evenings in the room of your choice with full gourmet breakfast the following mornings, a romantic take-along picnic lunch for two for a day of pure enjoyment in colorful Colorado country. Also included is a dinner certificate for two at one of South Fork's fine restaurants. Don't forget the camera!

$325, $395

Aprés Ski

Ski the slopes of Wolf Creek Ski Area and come for an evening of relaxation & romance at the Arbor House Inn. Special includes aprés ski goodies; a long, hot soak in the outdoor hot tub; half-hour massage for each of two people by a licensed massage therapist in the privacy of your guest room; a romantic candlelight dessert and coffee in the glow of the fire, low lights and soft music of the beautiful dining room or your own guest room; and one evening's accommodations with full breakfast the following morning.

$220, $255

Snowmobile and Massage

Experience the beautiful Rocky Mountain backcountry on a guided snowmobile trip traversing the snowy trails of the San Juan or Rio Grande National Forests. Special includes two night's lodging with full breakfast the following mornings; a take-along snack sack for your day on the slopes; and when you come home from riding the range, a warm-up dip in the hot tub and a relaxing half-hour massage for each of two people by a licensed massage therapist.

$320, $390 accommodations. Snowmobile tour booked separately—approximate cost $150 / 2 people & machines / two hours.

Jingle Bells Sleigh Ride

Over the river and through the woods . . . Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors as you glide over the crisp winter snow with "Butch and Buster" pulling a beautifully crafted sleigh with the two of you wrapped up together in a warm, comfy blanket. Hot beverages and goodies served afterwards in a warm, canvas lodge in the woods. And when "Butch and Buster" go back to the barn, you can come back to the Arbor House Inn and warm up with a refreshing dip in the outdoor hot tub. Special includes half-hour sleigh ride, one night's lodging and full breakfast the following morning.

$165, $200