Wisehart Springs Inn is a family owned business run by proprietors Art and Erin. It is located on 40 acres in the North Fork Valley in Paonia, Colorado. Natural springs run on the property which contribute to its beauty. The valley is home to organic growers, ranchers and wine-makers. Our vision is to provide a stunning setting in which explore the valley and its many wonderful attributes.
Art and Erin have given a labor of love and artistry to share the fruits of the valley with you. There are many opportunities to enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, wine tasting, local produce, horseback riding, music, fishing, hunting, breweries and farm to table restaurants. They are within a short drive or walk away from the Inn. Consider The Wisehart Springs Inn if you are looking for Paonia lodging for your family vacation, getaway or retreat. With majestic views and an lofty great room, it is perfect for weddings and events.
About the property, Art says “This is a genuine place with an extraordinary degree of energy and spirit. This is a one-of-a-kind handmade structure through and through. Starting with the people who originally built it in 1962, we offer you a peaceful and harmonizing stay in this work of art.”
Have your event with us!
Whether you want to rent the whole house for several days or just have one big party night, we can help connect you with the caterers, wedding planners, photographers, bartenders and tour guides who can help make everything perfect. We are the venue of choice for your next party or house concert! Our main hall comfortably seats 35 . . . after dinner just clear out the tables and dance the night away. The main room opens out to a comfortable outdoor seating/fire-pit area and overlooks the North Fork Valley with our own resident yaks to the southeast. We have hosted a number of fantastic weddings, reunions and concerts with rented amps and catered meals and we can’t wait to do it again!
Whether for a night or a weekend, we can help connect you with the services you need to make your event perfect. We are the venue of choice for your next party or house concert!
The North Fork Valley has so much to offer! Adventures, relaxation, food, sight-seeing and culture. . . here is our sampling of things to do within 2 hours of Wisehart Springs Inn.
Wisehart Springs Inn has 3 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, a great room, spectacular deck and magnificent views. We provide local ingredients so you can make your own delicious breakfast.
Eating Out
We love food! Our valley attracts eaters and creators of creative and delicious food. Here are just some of our favorite restaurants, from greasy-spoons to farm-to table gourmet. Check out the many eateries from Crawford to Hotchkiss, and most of all. . . Enjoy!
Eating In
We are so glad to live in a place where farmers are busy and the local Farm to Table movement is strong. Wisehart Springs Inn has two full kitchens so there’s plenty of space for you to prepare your own culinary works of art if you want to gather your own local ingredients. See the Valley Organic Growers website here and our own favorites listed below.
Healing and Peace
The North Fork Valley attracts people who want to get their hands dirty – in the garden & in life. Part of that is participating in this vibrant community (you can too!), and part is being outdoors and focusing on healing and peace. If you want a vacation that includes spa, meditation, yoga, acupuncture and nature, check out these local practitioners.
