The Apple Orchard Inn, although resembling an old farmhouse, was built in 1994 to be a country inn. Each room and cottage is furnished with elegant country furniture and featherbeds. The main house has four guest rooms, all with private baths. The six cottages, all complete with their own front porch with swing and rocking chairs, are each unique in decor and amenities.
Some rooms have fireplaces and whirlpool bathtubs or private patios.
A hearty breakfast is prepared for each individual guest by Innkeepers and Owners, Celeste and John Gardiner, and is served in dining rooms, or outside on the patios by the pond, weather permitting. Homemade breads and goodies are a specialty and are baked each morning to accompany the breakfast or to take with you on the train or hikes. Gourmet dinners are also available by advance reservation and are prepared by Celeste, who has European training. Only a 10 minute drive to Durango and a 20 minute drive to the Purgatory Ski Resort, the Inn is convenient for Durango's nightlife, as well as hiking and bike trails, horseback riding, and the Purgatory Alpine slide. Mesa Verde National Park is just an hour away.