O-BAR-O Cabins http://durango-colorado-cabins.com Just another Inndx Blogs and Websites for Inns site Tue, 21 May 2013 18:21:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Spring Cleaning is in Full Swing at the O-Bar-O! http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/04/25/spring-cleaning-is-in-full-swing-at-the-o-bar-o/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-cleaning-is-in-full-swing-at-the-o-bar-o http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/04/25/spring-cleaning-is-in-full-swing-at-the-o-bar-o/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:38:32 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/?p=666

With the Summer season rapidly approaching, Maria & Mike have pulled out all the stops getting the O-Bar-O ready for our Guests this year. Maria even enlisted the help of her Dad, Herb Jones. Believe you me, she didn’t give him any slack just because he is her Dear Old Dad!!!! Upon arriving in Durango Herb was a given a long list of chores including staining all the decks and washing windows. Herb complied and even whistled while he worked.
Many thanks to Herb for all his hard work. I sure hope Maria & Mike took you out to dinner … a bunch!

]]> http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/04/25/spring-cleaning-is-in-full-swing-at-the-o-bar-o/feed/ 0 Peanut meditating by the river http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/03/28/peanut-meditating-by-the-river/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=peanut-meditating-by-the-river http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/03/28/peanut-meditating-by-the-river/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:11:54 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/03/28/peanut-meditating-by-the-river/ Peanut mediating by the river ]]> http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/03/28/peanut-meditating-by-the-river/feed/ 0 March Madness O-Bar-O style! http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/02/29/march-madness-o-bar-o-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=march-madness-o-bar-o-style http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/02/29/march-madness-o-bar-o-style/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:16:59 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/?p=652 We are wholeheartedly jumping into the spirit of March Madness … well, our version of March Madness that is! When each party checks in during the month of March you will get an opportunity to win a prize. Dig into our prize bowl and you could pull out one of the following: our signature mugs or our signature Green Tea & Lemongrass shampoo & conditioner, possibly a pine cone candle or a leather photo album. For the outdoorsman or woman we have fly fishing mug sets, leather bound fly fishing logs and Kalahari fishing hats. Don’t worry wine lovers we have you covered too … you have a chance to pull out a pewter deer or fish wine stopper.

Take advantage of our winter rates and remember until April 30th, if you stay three nights with us the fourth night is compliments of the O-Bar-O.

]]> http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2012/02/29/march-madness-o-bar-o-style/feed/ 0 B & B for Vets http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/10/07/b-b-for-vets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=b-b-for-vets http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/10/07/b-b-for-vets/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:19:21 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/?p=628 The O-Bar-O Cabins is proud to be taking part in this nationwide program again this year in honoring our vets & active service military personnel with a free night on November 10. Innkeepers throughout North America say thank you to those who’ve served their country by inviting veterans to wake up on 11-11-11 in an inn or B&B.

This program was started in West Virginia in 2008 and has grown each year across the USA and Canada. Although the Inns involved are all different – the premise is the same – a free night’s stay for active or retired military personnel. Here at the O-Bar-O we consider this a small way we can say ‘Thank you!’ for all that our service men and women do for our great country everyday.

]]> http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/10/07/b-b-for-vets/feed/ 0 With a Whirlwind of Activity Summer has Flown by! http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/09/29/with-a-whirlwind-of-activity-summer-has-flown-by/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=with-a-whirlwind-of-activity-summer-has-flown-by http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/09/29/with-a-whirlwind-of-activity-summer-has-flown-by/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:58:41 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/?p=626 Seasons are changing here at the O-Bar-O.  Shorter days and cooler weather herald the coming of Autumn. It would seem the aspen trees are spinning their golden hues just for our pleasure and life seems to take on a more relaxed pace. Time for spiced cider & pumpkin bread, leisurely strolls along the river and evenings enjoying the fire.

Winter rates kick in October 15th!

]]> http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/09/29/with-a-whirlwind-of-activity-summer-has-flown-by/feed/ 0 Fourth of July Durango Style! http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/06/26/fourth-of-july-durango-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fourth-of-july-durango-style http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/06/26/fourth-of-july-durango-style/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:50:19 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/?p=593 Here’s a taste of Durango activities for the Fourth … so many fun things to do!

Happy 4th Everyone!

Friday, July 01, 2011

Inspiration Drawn from Nature Exhibit
10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. -

Firkin Friday
03:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. -
Firkin is an old English unit of volume, typically a wooden cask. Steamworks introduces specially craft beer the first Friday of the month. The July brew is “Watermelon Ale”.

Gunfight at the Diamond Belle Saloon
07:00 P.M. to 07:30 P.M. -
Don’t miss a “real cowboy shootout” at 7th and Main Ave.

Saturday, July 02, 2011
Durango Farmer’s Market
08:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. -
On 8th St between Main Ave and Camino del Rio, 970-759-8688

Vallecito Lake Arts and Crafts Fair
10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. -
Quality arts and crafts on County Road 501 below the Vallecito Dam. 970-884-2300

Sunday, July 03, 2011
Flea Market
07:00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M. -
At the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 970-385-0385

Backcountry Experience Firecracker Fun Run and 5K
10:00 A.M. to 03:00 P.M. -
Durango Mountain Resort hosts the Backcountry Experience Firecracker Fun Run and 5K. Registration for the free race meets from 9-10 a.m. at the base of the six pack.

Pay What You Wish Day at the Discovery Museum
01:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. -
A hands-on museum where visitors can explore science and energy topics of all kinds. Ask about the family day pass. 970-903-3901

Summer of Sundays
01:00 P.M. to 04:00 P.M. -
Music poolside at Trimble Hot Springs.

Monday, July 04, 2011
4th of July Events
07:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. -
Come join in the fun for all of the areas 4th of July Events. Starting with a breakfast and 5K at Rotary Park and ending with a Parade at 6PM and a street dance on Main Ave. and fireworks

All-Amercan Gourmet Breakfast
07:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. -
At Rotary Park

Freedom 5K
09:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. -
Free, all ages, just show up at Rotary Park.

American Voices: Public Readings
11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. -
Fort Lewis College students at Buckley Park

Red, White and Blues
01:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. -
4th of July at DMR

Stars and Stripes Parade
06:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. -
Main Ave.

Street Dance on Main
06:30 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. -
Following the parade.

Gunfight at the Diamond Belle Saloon
07:00 P.M. to 07:30 P.M. -
Don’t miss a “real cowboy shootout” at 7th and Main Ave.

Fireworks at Vallecito
09:15 P.M. to 09:45 P.M. -
Vallecito Lake presensts fireworks over the lake. Bring chairs or a blanket or rent a boat.

Kids to Kids Flea Market
12:00 P.M. to 03:00 P.M. -
Toys, sports, clothes, music, games at Buckley Park.

Old Fashioned Family Picnic
12:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. -
Live entertainment, kids games at Buckley Park

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Thanks to the Durango Tourism Office for this event calendar!

 

Friday, May 27, 2011 Durango Chamber Music Festival 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. -At St Mark’s Episcopol Church. Some of the region’s finest talent will perform music that will surprise and delight you. 970-247-1129 Gunfight at the Diamond Belle Saloon0 7:00 P.M. to  7:30 P.M. -Don’t miss a “real cowboy shootout” at 7th and Main Ave. Community Heritage Awards at the Bar D Chuckwagon 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. -Be one of the first to see the Bar D Wranglers show and enjoy James Ranch Beef and more. The James Family and the Barker Family (Strater Hotel) will be honored by the La Plata County Historical Society. Doors open at 5:30. 

  Saturday, May 28, 2011 Durango Farmer’s Market 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. -On 8th St between Main Ave and Camino del Rio Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
through Monday, May 30, 2011 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. -2500 bicycles race the train to Silverton. Come to ride or cheer on your favorite. Contact Gaige Sippy for more information: (970) 259-4621. Quarterhorse to Purgatory 8:45 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. -An Iron Horse Bicycle Classic event. Ride 25 miles from Durango to the finish line at Durango Mountain Resort. Food, fun and family activities on the plaza. Horsemanship Clinic 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. -with Erika Roberts. Lunch included at Wilderness Trail Ranch. B&B available. 800-52-RANCH 

 
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Flea Market  7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. -At the La Plata County Fairgrounds. 970-385-0385
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
through Monday, May 30, 2011 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. -2500 bicycles race the train to Silverton. Come to ride or cheer on your favorite. Contact Gaige Sippy for more information: (970) 259-4621.
Narrow Gauge Races 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Pay What You Wish Day at the Discovery Museum 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. -A hands-on museum where visitors can explore science and energy topics of all kinds. Ask about the family day pass. 970-903-3901
Monday, May 30, 2011
Gunfight at the Diamond Belle Saloon 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. -Don’t miss a “real cowboy shootout” at 7th and Main Ave.

 

]]> http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/05/19/things-to-do-in-durango-for-memorial-day/feed/ 0 Turning a Sow’s Ear into a Silk Purse …. http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/05/03/turning-a-sows-ear-into-silk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turning-a-sows-ear-into-silk http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/05/03/turning-a-sows-ear-into-silk/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 18:50:41 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/?p=560 It’s been a challenging Spring so far here at the O-Bar-O. A late winter break to our water line caused us to dig up the front yards of most of our cabins but no worries … we are not taking it lying down!

This is an incredible opportunity to “Spruce Up” our landscaping and that’s exactly what we’re doing!!!!!

In the next few weeks we will be busy sodding yards, planting perennials & Summer blossoms. Guests will even find herbs growing in their very own patio gardens. So stay tuned for some before & after pics …

Happy Mother’s Day to all our friends from the O-Bar-O.

]]> http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2011/05/03/turning-a-sows-ear-into-silk/feed/ 0 New O-Bar-O Cabins Website & Blog http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2010/09/09/new-o-bar-o-cabins-website-blog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-o-bar-o-cabins-website-blog http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2010/09/09/new-o-bar-o-cabins-website-blog/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:16:09 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/?p=529 We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website and blog from InsideOut Solutions, our website host.  The new website features more in-depth information about our Durango, Colorado cabins and is easier to navigate.  The new blog will allow us to keep our website visitors up-to-date on happenings at O-Bar-O and in the greater Durango, Colorado area.

]]> http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2010/09/09/new-o-bar-o-cabins-website-blog/feed/ 2 Welcome to the O-Bar-O http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2010/08/12/welcome-to-the-o-bar-o/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-o-bar-o http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/2010/08/12/welcome-to-the-o-bar-o/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:32:29 +0000 susan http://durango-colorado-cabins.com/?p=32 the o-bar-o in durango, co

Rustic cabins under the clear Colorado sky. Deer and elk roaming through nearby alpine meadows. Tall pine trees stretching to the horizon. Cool mountain streams bubbling with trout. The O-BAR-O Cabins, situated on the Florida River, has all of this and more. Located just outside Durango, we’re a stone’s throw from the national forest, two large lakes, and horse trail rides. Plus we have the best trout fishing you’ll find in these parts.

At the O-Bar-O you will enjoy:

  • Rustic Cabins – log cabins set in the forest, resting along the banks of the Florida River.
  • River Frontage – all of our cabins have views, or picture windows facing the river.
  • River Fishing – many close by sites
  • Picnic Tables & Barbecue Grills – every cabin has access to these outdoor amenities. 
Nothing tastes better than trout cooked outdoors on the grill!
  • Stone Fireplaces – in all cabins! Cuddle up in front of a blazing fire for a romantic evening.
  • Kitchenettes – fully equipped. Save time and money by cooking right in your cabin.
  • Linens & Towels – furnished for you, and exchanged as needed.
  • Recreation – we have a horseshoe pit, volleyball court & enough room to hit a few golf balls.
  • Nature – nightly visits from raccoons, hummingbirds darting past your window, woodpeckers high up in the Ponderosa Pine, red hawks soaring overhead, deer grazing in the fields or drinking from the river and much more wildlife for you to enjoy.
  • Relaxation – lie under the tall pine trees, get comfortable on your redwood deck or relax in our beautiful spa with your eyes closed & the sound of the rushing river in your ears. After all, that’s why you came here, isn’t it?
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