Source:
Outside Magazine January 2004
Bodywork and Destinations Special: Fit to the Core
Adventure Never Felt So Good
Dunton Hot Springs
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| Karnazes at Dunton's Major Ross Cabin. (Photograph by Matthew Hranek) |
>>>> Dolores, Colorado
THE VIBE: It's rumored that after robbing a bank in Telluride, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid lay low at Dunton Hot Springs, though it's unlikely they took any yoga classes. In 1994, the 800-acre mining town, on the West Fork of the Dolores River, was transformed into an upscale spa and adventure complex, and these days you won't find outlaws, just celebs who've played them. Midway between the towns of Dolores and Telluride, Dunton is surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, where, depending on the season, guests can wear themselves out with high-alpine hikes, snowshoeing trips,
| FLOW FACTS |
| 451,995 Avg. number of bubbles a jacuzzi jet shoots out each second |
GUEST LIST: Executives, movie stars, and other well-heeled wellness seekers.
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TO-DIE-FOR TREATMENT: Trager Therapy, in which joints are loosened by repetitive rocking and shaking movements. Trust us: It's more relaxing than it sounds.
MENU: Local organic produce, served with organic free-range beef and lamb from local suppliers. The culinary team tops it off with homemade organic peach ice cream.
HE-MAN RATING: Three grunts—Dunton provides tremendous outdoor opportunities.
PRICE: From $250 per person per night (two-night minimum), double occupancy, meals included
CONTACT: 970-882-4800, www.duntonhotsprings.com
