Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. An oasis in the hustle and bustle of life - a place specifically designed for the times of celebration in life. This gorgeous suite provides a full kitchen, living room, and full-bath. Luxuriate in the two person jetted tub. Wake up to freshly brewed coffee and step out into the orchard and pick fresh plums for breakfast. Experience country quiet on a working orchard/farm. This deluxe suite is wheel chair accessible

Fort Austin provides 5 log cabins and three deluxe suites. Our log pavilion, grain bin bath house, grain binzebo, masonry fire pit, and huge log porch provide guests with plenty of personal space and lots of elbow room when enjoying the common areas.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the huge log porch, pavilion, grain bin bath house, grain binzebo, permanent fire pit and orchard.
This deluxe suite is wheel chair accessible.

Your host, Tim, lives in the cabin beside the main lodge. If you need anything during your stay, feel free to knock on the cabin door. Tim is happy to interact with guests as determined by the guest. He does his best to give space when privacy is desired but loves great conversation. He will probably offer cold beer or cigars if you enjoy such indulgences.
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.