Lodging & Transportation

Getting to the Carbondale Area
By Car, Bus, Train & Plane



13 Moons Ranch is located just outside of the beautiful mountain town of Carbondale Colorado. The information here will help you plan your journey to Red Earth Herbal Gathering.
The address for the 13 Moons Ranch is 6334 Highway 133, Carbondale, CO, 81623, USA.
Arriving by Car
Coming east from Denver, Carbondale is a scenic 3.5 hour drive (175 miles) on Interstate-70. Going west from Grand Junction, Carbondale is a 1.5-hour drive (90 miles). If you're driving an electric vehicle, you will find numerous EV charging stations installed around downtown Carbondale.
We encourage you to carpool to the event and enjoy the company of other beautiful Red Earth women! Whether you are looking for a ride or can offer one, our carpool board will help you find carpool mates.
Arriving by Bus
Coming from Denver you can ride a Greyhound or Bustang bus to Glenwood Springs and then connect to get to Carbondale on a Roaring Fork Valley Transportation Authority (RFTA) bus via the Carbondale Connector. From there catch an Uber or other taxi service to the gathering.
Arriving by Train
Amtrak’s California Zephyr travels the spectacular rail route from Chicago to San Francisco with daily stops in Glenwood Springs. The Glenwood Springs Train Depot is located in the heart of downtown Glenwood Springs. This station is also where the Greyhound bus stops but you will need to walk to get to RFTA buses.
Arriving by Plane
Carbondale is served by four airports:
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Eagle/Vail regional airport is 45 miles east
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Aspen regional airport is 30 miles south
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Grand Junction regional airport is 100 miles west
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Denver International Airport (DIA) is 190 miles east
To make your way to the gathering, consider renting a car/taking a taxi and carpooling with others arriving by plane.

Glamping Options
Enjoy staying in a spacious bed, ready made just for you, in a large bell tent or tiny-house, situated in the green fields of 13 Moons Ranch, in the shadow of Mt. Sopris. These accommodations iare ready for you to enjoy Friday at 10am through Sunday at 4pm.
Single Queen Bell Tent - sleeps 1-2 women -- feel free to share with someone
Your private bell tent includes
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1 area rug
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1 large camping table
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1 lantern
Double Queen Bell Tent - sleeps 2-4 women (each bed is rented separately)
Your shared bell tent has
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1 area rug
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1 large camping table
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2 lanterns
Double Tiny House - sleeps 1-2 women
This mini tiny house has
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1 double bed (comfy regular mattress) with sheets, pillows and comforter
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Small personal area
Note that none of these accommodations include indoor plumbing.
Other Options
We have a few RV/car camping spots for those who'd like to bring a camper or sleep in their car. This year we don't have indoor accommodations for rent but the 13 Moons team have helped us coordinate with indoor rentals right across the road.
RV/Car camping
Park on site in one of our limited RV or car camping spaces. Stay in your vehicle and enjoy a parking spot close to the gathering. Note that your car will need to be parked at our off-site lot a short walk to the gathering unless you have a booking in our RV/Car camping (or a room in the Ranch House). You can stay with us from Thursday at 9am through Sunday at 5pm.
Thompson Cabin - Book via Jaymeson (347) 385-0424
This historic cabin on Sunfire Ranch (across the road from 13 Moons) offers both indoor accommodations and alternate camping. Unplug and unwind at this secluded one-room retreat tucked along Thompson Creek on the historic 1,400-acre Sunfire Ranch. Relax in total peace and privacy by the stream, warm up by the cozy gas fire, or retreat to the spacious sleeping loft. T
Beds:
Queen Bed (in loft - not suitable for toddlers nor is it wheelchair accessible)
Comfy double sofabed on main level
Bath: Outdoor outhouse (composting toilet - does not smell) and shower
Also enjoy indoor and outdoor lounge/eating spaces and a kitchen.
Sheppard's Cottage - Book via Jaymeson (347) 385-0424
This cottage is also located on Sunfire Ranch. It sleeps 8 in comfy indoor accommodations. This is a great option if you're looking for a comfy place to sleep and relax indoors with indoor bathroom. Call for more details.
At 13 Moons or Across the Hwy
Accommodations Near 13 Moons Ranch
Where to stay before and after the gathering
Coming early or leaving late? There are many beautiful places to stay near 13 Moons Ranch, in and around the Carbondale area.
Basalt Mountain - July 29th & 30th
This year's teacher Ginger Janssen is offering accommodations at her Basalt Mountain Gardens homestead: (Juniper Yurt, Aspen Yurt, Tiny House, and camping) for Wednesday the 29th and / or Thursday the 30th nights. Book directly via Ginger instead of via HipCamp for a discount. Email Ginger at basaltmtngardens@gmail.com for more information and to book.
Hotels, Resorts and Vacation Rentals
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Avalanche Ranch is a beautiful, quaint family-run hot springs with cabins just minutes down the road from 13 Moons Ranch. Stay in one of their cabins or make reservations to enjoy a soak before or after the gathering.
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Days Inn by Wyndham, Carbondale - 6.2 miles away
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale - 6.2 miles away
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Redstone Inn -11.3 miles away
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Redstone cabins, 3 single suites with 1-2 bedroom options, 15 minutes away - inquire with Rachelle
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Redstone Cliffs Lodge -11.4 miles away
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Element Basalt-Aspen - 12.8 miles away
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AirBNB and VRBO have many options for stays in the Carbondale area.
Campgrounds
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The Carbondale Crystal River KOA (0.8 miles away) is just up the road from the ranch. They have camping and also cabins available - book early as they sell out.
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Forest service campgrounds nearby include the Avalanche Campground (8.2 miles away, tent-only) and the Redstone Campground (9.8 miles away, RV and tent sites)
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Thompson Creek Campground (14.8 miles away)
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For other camping options check out The Dyrt or see HipCamp for more unique camping spots.
