Dome Sweet Dome: Dark Skies, Astronomy & Planetarium

Discover the magic of the night sky at Dome Sweet Dome, nestled in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range near Crestone and the Great Sand Dunes. This unique one bedroom one bathroom offers a cozy retreat with essentials like a washing machine, heating, Wi-Fi, and a fully equipped kitchen. Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, you'll be captivated by the dark skies and stars. Whether you're exploring the cosmos or seeking a peaceful escape, this dome promises an unforgettable experience.

Discover the Night Sky with our State-of-the-Art Tracking Telescope that will track and find stars and constellations for you!  Enjoy the vast night sky fireside with the fire table.  Bring the children and family and enjoy the stars and galaxies on the inside of the dome at night with our galaxy and constellation projector.  The living room is a spacious dome with seating by the fireplace and a couch to enjoy movies on the TV.  Our fully loaded kitchen includes everything you need for cooking during your stay with extras like free coffee and tea for enjoying cozy mornings. 

Sleeping Arrangements

King Bed Private Bedroom ~ Fold Out Full-Sized Couch ~ Twin Sized Fold Out Child Bed ~ 3-4 Guests Total

Kitchen Amenities Include: Oven/Stove ~ Refrigerator ~ Cookware ~ Bakeware ~ Utensils ~ Coffee Maker ~ Tea Kettle ~ Microwave ~ Toaster ~

Crestone is home to over 28 spiritual centers, offering in sight and teachings to many different world religions. Creekside nature trails, starry nights at Sand Dunes National Park, and nature photography out the back door makes this an excellent place to expand our connect to nature and explore spirituality.

Enjoy great tasting mountain water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the house, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. Dome Sweet Dome is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.

Crestone Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley. There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season.

A High Elevation Experience Like No Other

Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.

The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes

The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen thousand foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.

Activities and Shopping in Crestone

Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!

Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation

Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen thousand foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.

Hot Springs

Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs

Hiking Trails

Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail

Activities

Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours