What is the closest airport?
The Colorado Springs Airport is located 52 miles from The Nature Place. Denver International Airport is located 2 ½ hours from our conference center.
It is best to fly into Colorado Springs.
How far is it from Colorado Springs and Denver?
We are approximately 100 miles from central Denver and 35 miles from downtown Colorado Springs.
Do you have wireless Internet access?
Yes, and it is complimentary for all our guests.
Can I use my cell phone at The Nature Place?
Cell phone use is limited because the quality of cell service also depends on which service provider you have. We do have landlines available for personal or professional needs.
Most carriers provide a bar or two in certain on site locations.
What is the closest town to The Nature Place?
Florissant is located 10 minutes from our facilities and has a few convenience stores and gas stations. The closest town of size is Woodland Park, which is a 30-minute drive east on Highway 24.
How early should I book for my stay?
We recommend you book at least two-to-three months ahead of your event or conference. Some dates are reserved 2-4 years in advance.
Please call the office at 719-748-3475 or email us at office@thenatureplace.net
Do you have a laundry service?
We have a washer and dryer on site and guests are welcome to use these to take care of personal laundry needs.
Do you have access to skiing?
Ski Monarch and Breckenridge are approximately 90 minutes from The Nature Place. Keystone and Copper Mountain are a two-hour drive. Depending on snowfall, we sometimes have cross-country skiing on site.
Do you allow pets?
No, pets are not allowed at our facility. There are several boarding services in Woodland Park and Colorado Springs.
How do I get to The Nature Place?
Please use this map to guide you here. Map
From Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs, take Highway 24 West (exit 141) toward Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak.
Stay on Highway 24 through Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, and Divide.
About 8 miles past Divide on Highway 24 you will reach Florissant.
Drive through Florissant on Highway 24 then turn left on the gravel road (Cty. Rd. 46) at the top of the hill just west of town.
This road is marked with a real estate office (Mountain Properties Real Estate) and a sign for Wagon Tongue Road on the corner. Outside of the office is a sign for “Sanborn Western Camps and The Nature Place.”
Follow this road about 2.5 miles, bearing left at the fork. Follow the signs.
Go about 1.7 miles and you will reach a covered wagon.
Bear left here, continue up the hill, and we are the first driveway on the right.
Please drive carefully on unpaved roads-the gravel can be unpredictable, and children, animals, and semi-trailers may be encountered at any time.
If you have problems please call us at (719) 748-3475.
And, for those of you with GPS, we are located at: N38 54.14 W105 19.48