Sombrilla Springs Events and Escapes

08/05/2026

🚨BREAKING: A scientist in Japan demonstrated that the air inside a forest can strengthen your immune system for a full month.

Immunologist Qing Li of Nippon Medical School in Tokyo took 12 men on a three-day forest trip consisting of slow walks with no special breathing exercises or set routes.

Blood tests afterward showed a clear surge in natural killer cells — the immune cells that help the body fight viruses and cancerous cells.

The elevated levels were still measurable 30 days later.

A control group that walked the same distance through a city showed no change at all.

Pine, cedar, and cypress trees release airborne compounds called phytoncides as a natural defense. When people breathe them in, these compounds appear to activate immune cells.

Li’s research suggests that one forest walk a month may be enough to keep those cells elevated throughout the year.

Sometimes the best medicine does not require a prescription — just time among the trees.

03/12/2026

Escape to some real and wild on our stunning 450-acre ranch for a one-of-a-kind mountain adventure!
IMAGINE… cool nights and warm days of exploring, excursions, river fun, hot springs, gorgeous trails, crackling campfires, and toasting sunsets on the balcony of our restored 1930s barn, then snuggle into cloud-like beds in our cozy, walk-in safari tents under a surreal blanket of stars.
We’re a gorgeous adventure for couples, families, reunions and friend groups up to 34 people, in our six fully furnished, lux-appointed walk-in safari tents (each sleeping 5-6 in queens and twins). Take your honey, family, gals or guys!
Our 2026 season will run June-Sept. Grab your stay today!
Closest airport is Durango (90 min. away), but a lot of our guests drive here! We’re just 13 hours from Austin — leave by 4-5am, arrive by happy hour; or spend a fun night in Santa Fe on the way! 😎

03/03/2026

♥️♥️♥️ Valentine's get by you a little? All the more reason to get a romantic summer weekend on the books! Escape to the San Juan Mountains, glamp in a luxe-furnished safari tent, explore Pagosa Springs, soak in a hotspring, hike beautiful trails, take in stunning views on a train ride, and so much more!

We’re the perfect adventure for couples, as well as families, reunions or friend groups up to 34 people. We’ll be open June-September and our accommodations feature six fully furnished, luxury-appointed walk-in safari tents (with a mix of cloud-like queens and twins).

Bring your honey, family, gals or guys. Your soul will thank you after a Sombrilla Springs stay!

Our owner Sandlin is a phenom ranch host dedicated to creating euphoric glamping guests and at the ready with perfect add-ons like a riverside picnic, stargazing setup, trailride breakfast, progressive w**e & cheese ranch tours, and more!

“This is the most magical place on earth. Plus, Sandlin and her family take you in like their own.” —Aaron Brady

Ready to find your wild? 🥰
Check out our website below, then send us your preferred dates!

Btw… the closest airport is less than 90 minutes away, but you can skip the flying hassle, if you want, and road trip it. Leave Austin, for instance, by 4-5am, and arrive by happy hour (about 13 hours)… or stop for a fun night in Santa Fe!

And if you’ve got questions, we’re happy to answer ‘em. 😊

12/15/2025

12/15/2025

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” —Harry S. Truman

11/07/2025

🍁😍🍁 Although the chemistry of autumn colours is well understood, apparently there's an ongoing and lively debate among scientists about WHY trees evolved their vivid autumn colours in the first place…

Although the chemistry of autumn colours is well understood, there is an ongoing debate among scientists about why trees evolved their vivid autumn colours in the first place.

09/21/2025

Just a regular ‘ol gorgeous evening on the ranch!