In the beautiful San Luis Valley of Colorado
Where Healing Waters Flow
Welcome to the Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa, located in the northern gateway to the San Luis Valley.
We invite you to join us at our peaceful spa for a relaxing retreat. Enlighten your senses with our rejuvenating waters, relaxing massage therapies and magnificent views fo the Sangre de Christo mountain range.
We offer a variety of accommodations, ranging from our comfortable hotel rooms with private bathrooms and aspen-wood furniture, to our tipis, all-season yurts or RV and camp sites.
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What People Say About Joyful Journey
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Average rating 5 / 5
I celebrated my 50th birthday with a solo retreat at Joyful Journey. It was ABSOLUTELY my BEST birthday celebration to date! The stunning natural beauty fed my soul. The crystal yurt was warm and lovely. The hot springs were quiet and healing. I had the best massage EVER. The meals were simple and healthy, and the staff was so friendly! This hot springs spa is magical! Thank you Joyful Journey for making my 50th birthday so incredibly special.
This place is absolutely amazing. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The accommodations are great, we stayed in a yurt and really enjoyed it. While the temperature outside was -3, it was more than comfortable inside with the heater. The hot springs are delightful and vary in temperature depending on the pool you’re using. Considering food and all of the accommodations included I have to say this is a great value for a family or couples trip. TLDR: 10/10 would recommend
Go to the Yoga! The instructor (Nancy) is the best! 💖 I had a wonderful morning! 8am yoga class, followed by a lovely breakfast, followed by soaking in the springs and soaking up the mountain views. Afterwards, I explored their geodesic dome greenhouse. (It was so cozy! It had such good vibes!) And then mindfully walked the labyrinth and had a little picnic lunch on Meditation hill. I can’t think of a more perfect day trip away from reality.
Love this place. The grounds keeper was awesome. He takes such good care of every detail, really appreciate the effort he puts into each plant in the greenhouse. The greenhouse is truly a treasure.
My wife and I love this place! The staff is very nice and seem happy to be there. The yurts are fun, and the food is wonderful. What a great value. In our experience, the pools always had plenty of room and felt welcoming. We'll be back!
This place just keeps getting better. 3 pools at different temps, cold soak and a couple hot tubs. For the price the rooms are great and food isn’t bad either! Will obviously be going again.
Loved our stay!! Beautiful pools & setting. Terrific staff & delish food. Very easy to relax. Incredible massages wiith Lisa- she is truly gifted!! Wonderful hikes & hope to return soon!
Every single detail - from large to tiny - about our stay and about this place was magickal! We WILL be back again and often. I love this valley, I love the Great Sand Dunes, and this place has become the icing on top of the cake for me! Thanks to the staff and a great facility, we had an absolutely perfect soak and stay under the full moon and the beautiful San Luis Valley skies!
Great spot to go to for a relaxing time spent soaking with beautiful mountain views. Please note: The woman at the front desk is the nicest and most welcoming staff member, so get help from her when checking in! It'll make your experience better.
Our family loves this place. “There’s mushrooms and all kinds of stuff. The lady in the kitchen (Tamara) is amazing.”-Tommy age 6
Joyful Journey Hot Springs is hands down my favorite hot springs in the valley! Every visit feels like a warm embrace, thanks to Nancy and the incredible crew. They always go above and beyond to make us feel welcomed beyond belief. The serene atmosphere, coupled with their genuine hospitality, makes each trip a rejuvenating experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a blissful escape! 🌟🌿💧
We camped with our 5th wheel. Great host and very clean grounds. The hot area and bathrooms are spotless. Very convenient to shops and restaurants just a quick walk from the trailer. Go and enjoy your day or week. We'll be back.
One of my best friends and I had a long girl’s weekend at Joyful Journeys. We stayed in a yurt and it was wonderful! The yurt was clean, comfortable and so cute! The beds were very comfortable and the views outside were fantastic. The grounds themself are beautiful, and we enjoyed spending time exploring the greenhouse, the meditation hill, and the labyrinth. The bathrooms were clean and well kept, as well as the locker rooms. The pools were clean and perfect temperatures, and the set up is great. I love that they have varying temperatures in the pools and the deck set up is spacious and clear of clutter so you can move around. The staff was also awesome, everyone single person I came in contact with was super nice and accommodating. The meals were very good and I love that they provide both breakfast and dinner. We had such a great time exploring the area during the day and soaking in the evening. Highly recommend!
I love this place for a weekend soak without any hassles. You're very calm and peaceful place and I find the staff to be likewise. They have typical motel rooms but no television again they want to encourage the contemplative relaxation. They also have Yurts and you can camp there. If you stay any of these ways it includes two meals per day! In the meals are very well done thoughtful and usually have a vegetarian or vegan option.
So love the hot springs! Excellent price for s soak, can walk the on-site Chartres replica beautiful labyrinth, surrounded by mountains with beautiful views.
This is the real deal people; I just had knee replacement surgery. Heard from my physical therapist that the mineral waters in these hot springs are no joke. Various temperatures for your comfort and enjoyment. No body shaming, ladies, just healing. Nancy will give you a personal tour. So welcoming. You can feel the tranquility as you arrive in the parking lot. They have a meditation walk and a labyrinth. Have pets. No problem. They have kennels on site. Need a place to stay: they handle that as well. Choices include cottages, yurts, Tipis and RV & Camping Sites. Going back this weekend to take advantage of the spa packages including massages, body scrubs and reflexology. Ask for Sandy. She will handle the bookings for you with such care and professionalism you will feel you have your own personal travel agent. Can't share enough about this beautiful location with awesome options.
Super relaxing with beautiful views! For anyone is a EV, they do have low wattage chargers for free!
This place is amazing! Lodging options include hotel rooms, yurts, teepees, tent sites, and rv sites with and without electric (50 amp but no sewer or water). The two of us got an rv spot with electric for $150 plus $10 for our dog. That included meals (tasty, filling dinners and breakfasts), two all-day soakings (the day you get there and the day you leave - you need to vacate your spot by 11 a.m. but can stay in their day use lot). Beautiful grounds with 3 different temp flow-through mineral pools, two hot tubs, a cold plunge, and a dry sauna. Plus a maze, greenhouse, and several places to meditate (hill and teepee). All the employees and guests were super friendly. Close to Crestone and the Great Sand Dunes. Highly recommended!!!
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