Fort Austin - Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen. Orchard Setting.
Slow down, relax and bask in the incredible mountain views. Six wineries within a half mile. Restaurants, hiking, biking, and river park within a mile. Crested Butte, Marble, Grand Mesa, Gunnison Gorge, Montrose, Electric Mountain lodge and Black Canyon within an hour. The huge log porch may be your favorite perch to read a book, sip wine, or enjoy the breeze. You might even bring a cigar along, just in case...

Avery`s Escape is a deluxe suite with full bath, kitchenette, living room and bedroom. The private entrance is right off the huge log porch where guests will find deck furniture to enjoy the incredible views and cool breezes. The bedroom window seat just may be the best place to curl up with a book. High speed internet provides very fast upload and download speeds for the digital nomad. A walk in the hay field at night opens to the night sky crowned by the Milky Way. Your pup will be able to stretch their legs for a run in the orchard.

Guests tend to hang out on the huge log porch or the redwood deck that serves as the pavilion stage. The common area fire pit and porch swing is becoming a guest favorite. The entire property is 4 acres and guests are welcome to walk the field, lounge on the porch or relax in the shade of the pavilion. Fort Austin is a small event venue, occasionally you might encounter guests attending a concert, art event, reunion or meeting. Events are limited to 85 decibels, 10pm finish and parking away from cabins and apartments.

Tim loves interacting with guests who desire the same. Great conversation, life stories, funny events, and deep questions are welcome here. Bring a cigar, sip a cognac, share a beer and make new friends.

Averys Escape is located on Fort Austin, a 4-acre working farm. It is nestled among small farms in a rural setting. Orchards, vineyards, pastures and wild lands surround the property.

Most guests drive their personal vehicles to get around this area. Although 5 wineries are within a mile, steep grades make for tough hiking, but some guests are able to handle it.

Fort Austin is friendly pet friendly. We welcome well-behaved pups and felines. But our insurance company does not allow pit bulls, wolf hybrids, german shepherds, rottweilers or dobermans. This place is designed for relaxation, peace, and quiet. People and pets who fit into that vision are welcome here.
Fort Austin is a small event venue, occasionally you might encounter guests attending a concert, art event, reunion or meeting. Events are limited to 85 decibels, until 10pm quiet time.
HOUSE RULES
Quiet Hours: 9pm – 9am No loud parties, or disturbing noise.
Smoking: Outside only
Friendly Pet Friendly: Pet Fee Required
Fire: No open flames inside apartments, cabins, tents, or buildings.
Guests must follow state regulations on outside fire restrictions.
Don’t leave campfires unattended
Events: Events are allowed. Must have prior approval of the Host for an
event.
Food: Please don’t leave unpackaged food in cabins or common areas.
Store food, cookware, and utensils out of reach of wildlife.
Please don’t cook on redwood deck, a picnic table is provided Dishes: Please wash dishes in commercial sink in binzebo, not in bathroom
Do not dump grease in sinks, toilets, or shower drains.
Neighbors: Please respect our neighbors, No climbing on rock wall or fences.
Storage: Don’t leave personal items stored outside of suites or cabin.
Night Sky: Paonia is a dark sky community, please use outside light sparingly.
Children: You must be at least 25 years old to book at Fort Austin
Children must be supervised at all times. (this facility is not
childproof)
Hazards: Fort Austin is a working farm/orchard. You are participating in an
agri-tourism/farm experience. Allergens, smoke, dust,
stinging insects, reptiles, waste water, unfriendly
animals, livestock, noises, odors, stairs, uneven
ground, equipment, and other irritants may be present
at any time. You must always remain aware of your
surroundings.
Note: Fort Austin is a working farm/orchard/vineyard, to keep it green and productive the sprinklers will be operating 24/7 from April thru August. While sprinklers are irritating to some, they are cathartic and peaceful to others. Guests are welcome to move sprinklers or turn one off, altogether if they find them to be irritating in any way.
Parking: Please park in designated areas.
Illegal Drugs: Use of illegal drugs is not allowed.
Alcohol: Public intoxication, damage and disorderly conduct will not be
tolerated.

PETS
Fees: Pet fee $50 per pet.
Friendly Pets: Maximum of 2 pets per guest. Friendly, obedient, well-trained
pets are welcome at Fort Austin.
Aggressive pets, wolf hybrids, pit bulls, German shepherds,
Dobermans and Rottweilers are not allowed per
our Insurance Company.
Do not leave pets unattended on property while you are away,
for any reason.
No pets over 70lbs.
Keep pets on leash and under control at all times.
Do not allow pets to chase or kill chickens.
No pets on furniture. Additional cleaning fees will be charged.
Clean up after your pets. A pet station is located by the
Grainbinzebo.
Kennel: Please call C-Bar-K kennel in Hotchkiss for temporary pet housing.
Service dogs: Service animals are welcome and free of charge if you present a
copy of certification paperwork for our records.
Cats: Cats that pose risk of scratching or spraying must be kenneled at
all times.