Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center

"A reset on life and true Southwestern gem await in the pinons and junipers at Willowtail Springs. Cozy up in one of Willowtail's rustic cottages decorated with antiques from around the world. Wander through the storied trees found on Willowtail's 60 acres with the resident 14-year-old pup, Beau. Slip into a kayak or canoe for a peaceful paddle on the idyllic pond animated by wildlife and pleasant breezes. If quiet and solitude are calling to your artist's soul, get lost in your thoughts and find space to dream. Peggy and Lee are a stone's throw away when you have questions or are hungry for a good story. I join with countless others around the Four Corners in gratitude for their hospitality, passion for restoring this powerful landscape, and efforts to preserve the essence, flora, and fauna that call this oasis home."

"I have stayed at Willowtail Springs three times now and I can't begin to tell you what a magical place it is! If you'd like to get away from the hustle and bustle, reset, relax, and immerse yourself in beauty - this is the place for you!"

"A group of 5 of us stayed at Willowtail springs for 4 nights to explore Mesa Verde National Park and we really enjoyed 2 comfy and well appointed cabins. I think we all wished we could stay longer to spend time in the studio with Peggy and Lee, our gracious hosts. We hope to return again next year!"

"Lee and Peggy have an amazing hideaway from all the chaos at Willowtail Springs! We stayed 6 nights and enjoyed tranquility, home baked bread (Lee is just a WOW baker), home made jam and the most delightful home crafted bath products - the bath salts were so good we bought some for home. Fishing, canoeing, and some good trail runs as well as wonderful gem of Mancos (must visit Absolute Bakery and Mancos Brewing Co). Will definitely return next time we’re near the 4 corners!"

"Peggy and Lee have built a fantastic haven for artists or elopements! We stayed in the Bungalow, which overlooks a pond teeming with wildlife that soothes you to sleep. Lee performed a magical wedding ceremony for Cari and I, and Peggy built the perfect environment to host it! A wonderful place, and we look forward to returning!!"