Lightner Creek Inn

It’s hard to believe that Spring is already here. Two weeks ago, chldren were sliding down the hill behind the inn on plastic sleds. Today it will be 50 degrees, and the plants are coming up in the flower gardens. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Marvin, Patra and Ginger the Barn Cat

We’ve had two weeks where it rained every day. The green grass is back, but Lightner Creek has almost stopped flowing. There was very little snow pack up in the Mountains this year because of the mild winter. The entire area looks great at the moment.
It has rained just a few minutes each day. I hope that it continues on into August.

We’ve had a couple of small snows, but not the normal amount for this time of year. We woke up this morning to 8 inches of new snow and it’s still coming down. The ski resort will be very happy this morning as will the snowmobiling companys and the folks at Rapp Coral that do horse sleding.

I went out this morning and plowed the snow from the drive, but I have 2 inches of brand new snow I have to go clear. So pack up your skiis and come to Durango. Try the promo code “winter” when booking rooms. For a limited time it will give you a significant discount.

Marvin

The Summer Season has started to wind down and the leaves are already turning. Patra and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has stayed with us at Lightner Creek this year. It has been a remarkable year. Jan 28th I worked my last day as a firefighter and we moved to Colorado. We had no Idea what was in store for us. The fall rush to see the leaves turn will begin in  few days, and be over by Mid October. We’re looking forward to a break.

We will start posting pictures and recipes up on the website in the next few days, including the picture of the barn that we have promised to send to so many guests.

We are trying to rent the entire Inn out for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. If anyone is interested give us a call. We will discount the property so that it is affordable.

In October our off season rates go into effect. Most of our rooms will be available at 99 dollars a night and still include a full breakfast.

All the Best from Durango,

Marvin Patra and Mark