My first contemporary western romance, A COWBOY AND A PROMISE, will be released on January 24th by Tule Publishing. Yee-Haw!
I just loved writing this book! From the moment I envisioned Beau Paxton and Ava Howell in my mind, I fell in love with them. I used the classic ‘fish out of water’ storyline, and the words just flowed.
Ava has a degree in construction management and drives all the way from New York City to take on a ghost town renovation project to honor a promise she made to her friend, who had made a promise to Beau’s mother.
And of course, Beau doesn’t WANT his beloved ghost town renovated. He doesn’t want strangers on his family’s land, he doesn’t want to spend the money, he doesn’t want his grandfather’s legacy (the ghost town) touched or changed from the way he’s always known it, and how it’s been for decades.
Sparks fly, for sure.
I enjoyed the research, too. But even before I dug in with Google, I wasn’t sure there was such a thing as renovating a ghost town into a guest resort.
Indeed, there was.
Dunton Hot Springs is located near Telluride, Colorado. Dunton was first established in 1895 as a mining camp, and as was normal for mining communities springing up in less-than-ideal locations, once the mining peaked, the town died a slow death, eventually becoming deserted in 1918.
A pair of long-time residents bought the entire town and a few mining claims, operating the land as a cattle ranch, then a dude ranch for a number of years. Finally, in 1994, the current owners purchased the entire town and devoted seven years to renovating it into the luxury resort it is today.
Visitors can enjoy winter sport activities or bask in the captivating summer landscapes. They can go glamping in a camp of eight luxury tents, enjoy hot springs that steam in the winter and entice in the summer, or head to Telluride for a stay in the historic Dunton Town House. For the adventurous, or for those who just want to put their cell phones away and relax in the wilderness, Dunton promises a get-away not to be forgotten.
Rooms at the Town House rent from $350 – $500 per night. Cabin rates range from $1,200 to $2,020 per night.
Um, yeah.
From its website:
“Apart from the beautiful landscape, Dunton Hot Springs is also the number one all inclusive resort in the US according to TripAdvisor, and number 8 in the entire world. Each cabin is different, but shares some things in common. They are all immaculately decorated with elements that find that spectacular combination of rustic and luxury. Oh, and did we mention one cabin has a private hot spring all to itself?”
Sounds fabulous, doesn’t it? Of course, luxury comes with a cost, and this resort taps into a clientele that is willing to pay the price.
What about you? Have you ever stayed at a luxury resort or hotel? Are you willing to splurge on lavish accommodations as part of your vacation? Can you justify the cost of an expensive room? Do you love a spa treatment? Massage? Is atmosphere an important part of your get-away? Do you prefer an outdoors vacation? Or an urban one with all the comforts of home?
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