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Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Al and Margaret Hill opened the Garden of the Gods Club in June 1951 on the mesa, and the red rocks still fill the windows: fifty-seven lodge rooms face the formations, with cottages and casitas behind them, 117 keys in all. Press Maxwell's Kissing Camels golf arrived in 1961. Strata Spa is on the grounds, AAA holds a Four Diamond, and Walt Disney and John Wayne drank here.
- 117 rooms
- Opened 1951
- Neighborhood: Garden of the Gods
About Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
- Al and Margaret Hill opened the Garden of the Gods Club on June 14, 1951, on the mesa facing the red rock formations.
- Fifty-seven lodge rooms face the formations, with cottages and casitas behind them, 117 keys in all.
- J. Press Maxwell's Kissing Camels golf course arrived in 1961 and later grew to 27 holes.
- The resort sits on the mesa above Garden of the Gods Park, not downtown Colorado Springs, and holds AAA Four Diamond status (2025).
- Strata Spa is on the grounds, and Walt Disney and John Wayne are said to have drunk here.
History
Garden of the Gods Club opened 14 June 1951 by Al and Margaret Hill on the mesa; Kissing Camels golf 1961; 117 keys after later expansions.
The setting
Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, facing Garden of the Gods National Natural Landmark and Pikes Peak, not downtown.
Restaurants and bars
- Grand View Restaurant — Restaurant
- The Rocks Lounge — Bar · Lounge bar
Experiences
- Sunset yoga — Sunset yoga with mountain views.
- Falconry — Outdoor adventure near Garden of the Gods Park.
- Ziplining — Outdoor adventure near Garden of the Gods Park.
Amenities
- Salt Room
- Wellness catering with organic, vegan and specialized menus
- Personalized wellness programmes in partnership with Strata Med
- IV Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Nutrition assessment and customized meal plan
- Naturopathic medicine
- Cardiology
- Weight management
- Neurological chiropractic care and applied kinesiology
- Gut health
- Mindfulness and behavioral health
- Healing Touch
- Meditation and sound therapy with singing bowls
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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