Sundance Mountain Lodge

We have completely transformed an unused, retro hotel into an Eco-Friendly* oasis full of Colorado charmfor the price of a "cookie-cutter" hotel! In 2008, professional photographer Gary Oakley built a hotel that reflected his love for art and nature. He took an original lodge building—designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright—and added glass wall murals, his own photos of horses, and a handcrafted wedding gazebo made from beetle kill logs. Gorgeous natural scenery surrounds Oakley's Sundance Mountain Lodge, nestled just a 15-minute drive north of Colorado Springs in the front range of the Colorado Rockies, where you’ll find red-rock waterfalls and streams. Guest rooms at the Sundance Mountain Lodge reflect the rugged landscape with log furnishings and nature photographs. All accommodations feature private balconies and recycled carpeting, just one of the property’s many environmental initiatives. The onsite Oakley's Cafe & Bistro hosts happy hours, karaoke, and live music. On one side of the dining room, lantern lights and a chalkboard menu create romantic vibe. On the other, a retro lounge with crushed-velvet curtains, white leather love seats, and zebra-print rugs recalls a vintage speakeasy. Oakley's Cafe & Bistro does not open till 3 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.