Sand Creek Homestead
116 acres of prestigious land with red rock cliffs, high snow covered mountain peaks, and gorgeous evergreen forrest plateaus surrounding our peaceful estate. We have three tiny homes, two geodesic domes, two luxury homes, and an event center available year round for your magnificent escape. Rent one space for a nice get a way, or buy out the whole property and host your dream event with us.
We have chickens, peacocks, turkeys, mini horses, goats, dogs, and cats. All animals are loving, friendly, and adore time with the guests. We invite you to bring your fur babies along. We’d love to host you and your pets.
We have plenty of outdoor activities with Capitol Reef National Park only seven miles away, and Boulder and Thousand Lake mountains within minutes. On the property we have pickleball, basketball, volleyball, ping pong, a grassy area for soccer and playing, horse shoes, darts, kids play area with swings, slide, playhouse, and sand pit.
We are a small business family owned and opperated. Flora, Gilbert, Cindy, and Nate Hallows are mother, father, daughter, and son who love and appreciate this land as we work hard to create an establishment to allow all who experience it to thrive and enjoy time spent here.
My Story:
Flora Hallows
The love for this property that we call Sand Creek Homestead comes from many years of endearment. My first job as a young teenager was at the Rim Rock cleaning rooms and waitressing. I would often look down and see this property and feel a deep connection that felt nothing short of magical. The magic continued in 2020 when I was driving past the property and a message came through on my phone stating the property had just came up for sale. I immediately called and began the process for buying the property. At closing, I was informed that one of my ancestors had homesteaded the 506 acres where Rim Rock, Capitol Reef Lodge, Noor Hotel and Sand Creek Homestead stands. To me, this message confirmed the magic I had known all along. The land was truly calling me.
My husband, Gil Hallows, and myself have deep roots in the greater Capitol Reef National Park area. Our ancestors helped pioneer Blue Valley, Aldridge, and brought the water into Caineville by tunneling through the mountainside with pick, shovel and a bucket to remove the soil. This is the current irrigation system into Caineville to this day. Our ancestors also cut and milled the lumber from the Oak Creek Mill off Boulder Mountain. My grandfather, Floyd Hunt, and his partners helped build the Rim Rock Hotel and many other buildings in the area.
My grandmother, Laura Hunt, was a master gardener. My daughter Cindy and I are continuing in her legacy creating many beautiful garden locations as well as an orchard sharing our love and passion for gardening and honoring Grandma Laura. “Grandma’s Garden” is one of our favorite locations and there we honor Grandma Laura’s memories and love. Grandma Laura had a famous hoe that was a shovel that Grandpa bent to create just the right depth to get every weed. We have our beloved Grandma Laura’s famous hoe on display to remind us daily of the beauty and generosity she embodied. Our hope is to share our crops with the community and for those in need as we continue in Grandma Laura’s memories, generocity, and love.
It has been my dream to create a place of peace and joy for people to connect with nature and loved ones. The tranquility of the pond is now alive with Spade Fork toads and birds of many kinds. It is a great watering estuary for deer, fox, coyotes and my son Nate’s chickens, peacocks, and turkeys. We have a herd of goats that will capture your heart with their individual personalities and spunk. We added four mini horses that love to play and frolic in the pasture with the goats. All animals are friendly and love to interact with guests of Sand Creek Homestead.
It has been pure joy to work side by side with my family to create Sand Creek Homestead. Together we continue to improve our sanctuary for all who come to enjoy.
Sand Creek Homestead is more than a place to stay. We are a complete experience to create unforgettable memories.
My Story:
Cindy Hallows
I was born and raised in this area, then left right out of high school. I have now returned as an adult to my beloved home to help my mom Flora create her dream while living my dreams that are far better than anything I could have ever imagined. I have the honor and pleasure of working side-by-side with my mom, dad, and brother creating such a magical establishment.
I have studied yoga, meditation, energy healing work, and many other holistic approaches to experience life with a deeper state of peace, harmony, and healing on many levels. Living and teaching these techniques that have helped me so much throughout my life and continue to do so are one of my passions. I have the opportunity to live and share this passion with my community all while spending memorable precious moments with my family.
Torrey and the surrounding Capitol Reef National Park areas cary so much healing energy and the essence here is something truly magical. I experience so much joy and gratitude seeing my mom Flora’s vision of peace, joy, and quality time with loved ones at Sand Creek Homestead flourish.
