Your Chance to Host a Wedding, Retreat, or Reunion in Colorado’s Breathtaking Beulah Valley
Located just 30 miles west of Pueblo, the NWDC Mountain Campus is a serene escape tucked into the foothills of the Wet Mountains. Here, the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center (NWDC) stewards the beautiful Horseshoe Lodge & Retreat Center and the historic Pueblo Mountain Park, offering a peaceful, nature-rich setting perfect for special gatherings.
🎉 Sweepstakes Prize:
An unforgettable 3-Day Event Package at the Horseshoe Lodge & Retreat Center in 2026, which includes:
🏡 Use of the lodge with up to 11 guest rooms for 2 nights
🌳 Access to the Pavilion & Outdoor Amphitheatre
📅 Flexible date selection (based on availability) — the earlier you book, the better your chances of securing your preferred date!
Whether you're planning a wedding, a family reunion, a corporate retreat, or simply longing for a peaceful escape into nature, this is your chance to make memories that last a lifetime. A chance to utilize the event center and lodge for your special event or retreat could be yours.
Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories. Enter the sweepstakes today!
Why Your Participation Matters:
Every event hosted at the Mountain Campus supports NWDC’s core mission:
Environmental education for children
Wildlife rehabilitation for injured raptors
Conservation initiatives across Southern Colorado
NWDC is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 through the merger of two community-rooted institutions. Today, we operate two unique campuses:
The River Campus in Pueblo — home to Southern Colorado’s only raptor rehabilitation center
The Mountain Campus in Beulah — where generations have connected with nature through hiking, learning, and gathering
Both campuses are open to the public year-round and free to visit, offering countless opportunities to explore and engage with the natural world.
🌎 Our Mission:
To promote environmental stewardship and community health through nature education, wildlife rehabilitation, and outdoor recreation — building thriving ecosystems and stronger connections between people and the planet.
The prize venue is located 30 miles west of the City of Pueblo in Beulah Valley, the NWDC Mountain Campus is a peaceful retreat into the foothills of the Wet Mountains. Here, NWDC manages the Horseshoe Lodge & Retreat Center and the Pueblo Mountain Park. This is your chance to win the use of this facility for a wedding, retreat or family reunion. See details at https://www.hikeandlearn.org/book-facilities#MountainCampusFacilityRental
We invite you to experience NWDC first hand. Whether you buy a sweepstake chances or attend an event, explore our trails, or support our mission, you play a vital role in protecting and preserving nature for future generations.