If the artists are any indication — and they usually are — then the tiny southern Colorado towns of Saguache and Del Norte, along with more communities down valley, are on the verge of entering our collective imagination.
They came from the Bay Area, Boulder, Nashville, Tenn., and Denver. They bought old homes, found new communities and then got to work creating. Listening rooms, live music venues, artist residencies, social spaces and live-work co-ops are all parts of the quiet movement happening in Colorado’s San Luis Valley.
Now these four latest cultural draws, among others, are giving travelers new inspiration to stop over in the San Luis Valley.On Del Norte’s main street, Paul Fennell opened up his Trade and Post this winter, selling records from a vast collection that spans folk music to psychedelic rock, while also offering camping gear and pantry supplies for fellow outdoors enthusiasts.
Their rustic property is a work in progress that visitors can experience in real time by staying in one of two glamping tents that the couple have set up for visitors. Glampers are encouraged to explore the historic homestead that inspires Douglas’ and Rivera’s work, including the original barn and miner’s cabin, which they’ve restored using hempcrete and other environmentally friendly materials.
“Our vision for the future is to just slowly and organically invite people in,” Douglas said, “either for just a night or so, or to do artist residencies. And we’re never trying to be this blown-up , but we’re trying to keep it pretty rootsy and organic.”The updated 1940s motor lodge features a redesigned bar and lounge, a boutique shop, “canteen” and renovated camper that will sell food and drinks in downtown Del Norte.
Coleman plans to host weddings and other events on the desert property, and she’s starting to stock Colorado artwork and home goods that she hopes will inspire locals and travelers.
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