Live in the beauty of the Great Sand Dunes

Nestled at the foot of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve captivates visitors with vast, undulating dunes that shimmer with an ethereal beauty. Zapata Ranch, part of the vast San Louis Valley, was founded first by early settlers, who used straw bale house construction methods to adapt to these wild lands. Today you can visit the dunes, the valley, and modern straw bale houses. This magnificent place is an escape from modern struggles, urban congestion, and offers safety from modern turmoil. The flowing sands, serene creeks, shining aspen trees, and natural preservation efforts make this place a special place to visit, and an amazing place to live.