Sage Ridge in Dolores

Nestled on 4,000 private acres of the Glade Ranch in the
San Juan National Forest, this custom built two story, gated ranch
getaway, has all the comforts you want in a vacation home. Truly
a get-away, you are 30+ miles up into the San Juan Mountains.
Wall to wall picture windows downstairs and up, a large covered
porch and upstairs balcony provide serene mountain and valley views
of aspen, spruce, firs, Gamble oak and wildflowers. Watching
bluebirds, hummingbirds, magpie or eagle; chipmunk, ground squirrel,
or looking for grouse, elk or mule deer, nature
is all around you.

With southwest interior of skipped trawl walls and tiled floors
throughout, excepting carpeted bedrooms & oak floored loft, this
fully equipped home has a beautifully styled modern kitchen with
island, complete with utensils, dishes/pots/pans, coffee pot,
microwave, gas range/oven, refrig/freezer, and dishwasher, etc.
House is more than well insulated for comfort during any season.
Breakfast area/dining room connect with the large vaulted ceiling
main room, showcasing the ceiling high stone fireplace and panoramic
picture windows.
The views of the valley below and the surrounding mountains from the
large covered back porch or the upstairs balconey are what makes
this home very special...pictures just don't do it justice...believe
us. On the back porch in the evening at the grill (or with a cup of
coffee in the morn), or upstairs on the balcony overlooking the
beautiful valley for which our home view was specifically built,
they were built for "the view".... At night stargaze the Milky Way
from horizon to horizon (astronomer's dream!) or just relax in front
of the log fireplace with a book or with the stereo in the
background from the entertainment center or just catch up on one of
our library's many DVD/VCR movies.
Two (2) large master bedrooms with new twin beds (extra long); new bunk beds in the large spacious loft, and a
queen sofa sleeper downstairs allows the house to sleep up to eight
(8) with ease. Large walk-in closets, marbled walk-in showers,
antique bathroom fixtures and ceiling fans throughout will make your
stay extra comfortable.
An extra large two (2) truck garage houses the tankless water
heater, washer & dryer, and connects to main house by a mudroom.
Total living, excluding garage & mudroom, is 1,750+ sq. ft.
Additional pictures of inside (or outside views) are avilable upon
request by email (there isn't enough ad space to show everything
you'll have available in the house!)

You are in the Four Corners�.Mesa Verde National Park (Cliff
Dwellers), Durango, Telluride, Ouray, Silverton (Durango to
Silverton railroad...) 2 1/2 hours away from Arches National Park, a few hrs. from
Lake Powell, Grand Canyon and more
Fly fish the Dolores for rainbow, brown & cutthroat; or one of Colorado's
largest reservoirs, the McPhee, stocked with walleye, lake trout,
large & small mouth bass. Just 1-1 1/2 hr. away, are the San Miguel &
Animas Rivers. Hiking, ATV's, photography. Four wheel drive
vehicles are suggested in certain mountain areas, especially
during wet season.
Example of a day trip, a spectacular scenic morning drive awaits you
up from Dolores along its beautiful namesake river to Wilson Peak,
by Trout Lake and through famous, rugged Lizard Head Pass to
Telluride. Or drive thru the high passes such as Ohpra Pass. Head on around for lunch into Ouray, one of the most picturesque mountain towns in the US, then on to Silverton (narrow
gauge railroad) and through the mountains back down to Durango for
dinner...or,
One day at Mesa Verde - awesome! Or, a Silverton train ride through
the mountains an open air jeep trip above Telluride, or a raft trip on
the Animas River
What more can we tell you its emotional country.

Rates for 2009:
- 3 night min; weekly rates on 6 nights / 7 day basis;
includes tax
- $100 deposit due upon reservation for min/or one week; longer stays
negotiable; balance due 2 weeks
prior to arrival, including cleanup fee of $105, plus damage deposit
of $100.
- Monthly & extended daily rates (beyond a week) available upon
request
# People Min/per night Weekly 5/15-8/31 9/1-10/31
1-4                      $115                 $600         $700
5-6                      $165                 $775         $875
7-8                      $250                 $975         $1,075
Cancellations:
Prior to 4 weeks a return of 100% of deposit
Prior to 3 weeks a return  of 90% " "
Prior to 2 weeks a return of 50% " "
Closed Between Nov 1 and May 15