Woodland Motel Blog

Snow!

Snow!

Last week the central and southern mountains received 12-24 inches of snow, reminding us that the next season of visitors will soon be planning their trip to Salida!

Fall in Salida Colorado

Fall in Salida Colorado

Colors started popping at higher elevations 2 weeks ago, and now they are flowing into lower elevations too!

Salida’s Pet Friendly Hotel with No Pet Fee – We Heart Pets

Salida’s Pet Friendly Hotel with No Pet Fee – We Heart Pets

Salida’s Pet Friendly Hotel with No Pet Fee – Woof! Pets welcome at the Woodland Motel We are committed to providing a comfortable and welcoming experience for our guests AND their pets. With no pet fee, and also offer bowls and beds if you need any. Here’s what our guests say about their experience on…

Salida Sunshine and Wind

Salida Sunshine and Wind

Salida Sunshine and Wind March 23, 2024 Early spring brings a bit of unpredictable weather, sunny mornings, windy afternoons and a little snow mixed in. After 10 years here I still fall for the sunshine and get stuck at a baseball game in a puffy coat and sandals. The mountains are still getting regular snow…

Snow, snow, SNOW!

Snow, snow, SNOW!

Snow, snow, SNOW! February 9, 2024 To kick off January a winter storm brought nearly 3 feet of snow to Monarch Ski area! What a treat to ski beautiful powder for days as this storm moved in and hung around for several days. A visitor who had just returned from skiing in blizzard like conditions…

Room updates continue

Room updates continue

To start this year we have been busy making the Woodland even better.  Renovations are underway in the queen sleeper rooms.  

Salida winter weather won’t slow us down

Salida winter weather won’t slow us down

Salida winter weather won’t slow us down January 20, 2024 Our intern, Sylvie, took off on December 25 for a 6 week travel adventure, but we still have plenty of work to do. We are updating every shower head in the motel with the purpose of decreasing water use, while maintaining a great experience for…

Sustainability is on our mind

Sustainability is on our mind

After buying a small motel in our mountain town, Salida, Colorado, we quickly realized the days would be long and the experiences interesting to say the least. I hope to share in this blog the rewards, challenges and comedy in running a small family owned and operated business.

Snow!

Snow!

Last week the central and southern mountains received 12-24 inches of snow, reminding us that the next season of visitors will soon be planning their…

Fall in Salida Colorado

Fall in Salida Colorado

Colors started popping at higher elevations 2 weeks ago, and now they are flowing into lower elevations too!

Salida’s Pet Friendly Hotel with No Pet Fee – We Heart Pets

Salida’s Pet Friendly Hotel with No Pet Fee – We Heart Pets

Salida’s Pet Friendly Hotel with No Pet Fee – Woof! Pets welcome at the Woodland Motel We are committed to providing a comfortable and welcoming…

Salida Sunshine and Wind

Salida Sunshine and Wind

Salida Sunshine and Wind March 23, 2024 Early spring brings a bit of unpredictable weather, sunny mornings, windy afternoons and a little snow mixed in.…

Snow, snow, SNOW!

Snow, snow, SNOW!

Snow, snow, SNOW! February 9, 2024 To kick off January a winter storm brought nearly 3 feet of snow to Monarch Ski area! What a…

Room updates continue

Room updates continue

To start this year we have been busy making the Woodland even better.  Renovations are underway in the queen sleeper rooms.  

Salida winter weather won’t slow us down

Salida winter weather won’t slow us down

Salida winter weather won’t slow us down January 20, 2024 Our intern, Sylvie, took off on December 25 for a 6 week travel adventure, but…

Sustainability is on our mind

Sustainability is on our mind

After buying a small motel in our mountain town, Salida, Colorado, we quickly realized the days would be long and the experiences interesting to say…