Rivendell Retreat is both a location and a state of mind—–
Winter view of Rogers Mesa organic orchards from Rivendell.
on the edge of Redlands Mesa,
near Hotchkiss, Colorado—–established to
merge awareness, creativity and nature.
Glide through our Rivendell skiing experience:
Snow and Skis and Christmas.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10:15am to 11:15am, January 11 through March 31, Katherine will facilitate Silent Drawing Meditation Practice in Rivendell’s Taniquetil Lodge.
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In November we documented two walks to commemorate the special dates:
On the 11th we discovered another “wilderness.”
On the 1st, Joe and Goldberry had an Adventure traversing the Wetfoot Trail and our “wilderness”.
Refresh Your Creativity
Reserve Taniquetil Meeting Facility
Reserve Lodging
Our forty acres includes:
- lodging options
- modern log classroom-
meeting facility - 4 miles of hiking trails
Request & Plan Itinerary
Reconnect With Nature
Rekindle Your Awareness
Learn About Us
— Experience a personal retreat.
— Come with family and friends
— Rent Taniquetil Lodge Meeting Facility for your business meeting or retreat, or for classes or workshops you teach.
— Use Rivendell as your base for an itinerary that we design according to your interests.
We are partnering with artists, orchardists, vintners, and others in Delta County, to design exciting learning vacations for our guests.
Beautiful sunrise views are common at Rivendell. Here we are looking directly east towards the Raggeds and West Elks Wilderness Areas.
With its serene, secluded setting, Rivendell Retreat offers:
- an open & inviting modern log building perfect for classes, workshops, conferences, meetings, family gatherings, and retreats
- flexible meal and sleeping arangements
- a respite from everyday pressures
- a satisfying melange of 1930′s homestead remains and modern conveniences
- breath-taking views of the West Elks Wilderness, San Juans, and Grand Mesa
- a variety of constantly changing habitats to observe wildlife
- more than four miles of trails to explore over our 40 acres
- incredible photo & painting opportunities throughout the seasons
- central location for exploring all that Delta County has to offer
- wireless internet access
- very reasonable rates to accomodate your needs, with discounts for non-profits
Come share the Rivendell experience. You will find opportunities to increase awareness, creativity, and self-discovery – to relax and rejuvenate, and interact with nature and wildlife.
Our mission is to encourage a sense of Wonder — to evoke contagious enthusiasm for life-long learning, and to instill creativity and respect for others and nature.
As with its namesake in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings — Rivendell is secluded and welcoming — a place to find quiet peace with nature and self, among forests, streams, and wildlife.
Maximillion Sunflowers are abundant in Autumn at Rivendell