Gatherings

Fort Austin is more than a destination—it’s a feeling.

Nestled in the orchards and open fields of Paonia, Colorado, Fort Austin welcomes those seeking connection, celebration, and rest. Our quaint farm was built for small destination gatherings—where friends, families, and colleagues come together in a setting that honors the land, the people, and the moments that matter most.

Whether you’re eloping under the pavilion near the orchard and grapevines, reuniting with family, hosting a wellness retreat, or gathering your team for a mountain getaway, Fort Austin offers an authentic, relaxed space designed for meaningful connection.

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Small Corporate & Team Getaways

Step away from the conference room and into the Colorado countryside. Fort Austin offers a relaxed, inspiring environment for small teams looking to reconnect, refocus, and recharge.

Our blend of rural hospitality and modern comfort provides the perfect balance—wifi when you need it, silence when you don’t. Whether you’re brainstorming by the orchard and grapevines or surrounding wineries in the area, your team will leave with a renewed sense of purpose and connection.

Health & Wellness Retreats

Set against the backdrop of orchards, mountain air, and quiet open space, Fort Austin is an ideal setting for rest and renewal. Our small farm welcomes yoga instructors, health coaches, and retreat hosts who want to offer guests an experience rooted in nature and simplicity.

From sunrise meditations to sitting in Sawyers wood fire sauna in the evening, every moment at Fort Austin encourages connection—to self, to others, and to the land.

Indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, private lodging, and peaceful surroundings create a natural sanctuary for healing and inspiration

Family Reunions & Gatherings

Fort Austin is where families come home—even if they’ve never been here before. Our cabins, gardens, and open lawns create the perfect backdrop for generations to relax, laugh, and reconnect.

Gather from the garden and cook together in the kitchen lodge, share stories by the firepit, or walk through the grapevines and orchard. With rooms for everyone’s personal space, enjoy the pool table in the game room or soak at Sawyers woodfire sauna. Fort Austin makes family gatherings feel effortless and full of heart.

Elopements & Intimate Celebrations

For couples who believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury, Fort Austin offers an intimate and unforgettable place to say “I do.” Exchange vows beneath the log pavilion, beside the orchard trees and grapevines, or overlooking the surrounding peaks of West Elk Mountain Range.

Each elopement at Fort Austin is personal and private—crafted with care, surrounded by nature, and guided by our belief that love should feel grounded, genuine, and timeless.

We provide optional lodging, coordination assistance, and access to our favorite local florists, chefs, and photographers.