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Lord of the Valley is a congregation located in one of the most beautiful places in Gods creation.

Whether you are new to the area, or just vacationing for a few days or weeks, we invite you to be part of our worship. Our door is always open to you regardless of what your previous tradition or experience is, no matter where you are in life, or whether you have ever had a real church home.

Come join us and become involved in our ministry, as we gather to hear the good news of grace and hope, and to seek to live out and share that grace of God in our daily lives!

We are minutes from:

Winter Park Ski Area

  Rocky Mountain National Park

  Sol Vista Ski Area

 Colorado River

 We welcome people from: 

Granby

Grand Lake

Hot Sulphur Springs

Winter Park/Fraser

Kremmling

Summit County

Steamboat Springs

 ...and countless visitors and seasonal residents throughout the year. No matter who you are, no matter where you are from, we welcome you to join us at Lord of the Valley.

 

Granby has come a long way from its roots as a logging and railroad community, to the cow town down the valley from Winter Park, to the perfect vacation destination for you and your family. Founded in 1905, the sleepy mountain town of Granby, Colorado has seen unprecedented growth over the last 5 years, and is quickly becoming known as the "in" destination for vacationers for its friendly atmosphere, great location and climate, and close proximity to Denver. At an elevation of 7,935 ft. above sea level, Granby, Colorado offers the Colorado Rocky Mountain experience at a considerably lower price than your typical resort community. Granby, Colorado has maintained it's proud ranching heritage and its friendly small-town atmosphere, despite seeing the growth of the Colorado tourist industry all around it. You can only keep such a beautiful place a secret for so long. (Back to top)

 Grand Lake,established in 1881, has been welcoming visitors to and from Rocky Mountain National Park since the park opened in 1915. You can spend part of your day enjoying the wilderness and then come into Grand Lake for lunch, dinner, shopping, nighttime activities and lodging. Trail Ridge Road, which is typically open from late-May to mid-October, reaches 12,183 feet at its highest elevation. Connecting Grand Lake to Estes Park, Trail Ridge Road is one of the most scenic drives in the country. On the journey through Rocky Mountain National Park, you're apt to see views of breathtaking Colorado mountain vistas, as well as up-close glimpses of wildlife, birds, waterfalls and wildlife. At the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake is the deepest natural lake in Colorado, dipping to 265 feet. Fed by high mountain runoff, the lake is clear and pristine. In the summer, you can rent a boat, bring your own or simply enjoy the gentle lapping of the waves from the sandy shore. Grand Lake connects with Shadow Mountain Lake via a canal, and just down the road is Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado. No wonder so many water-enthusiasts make Grand Lake a part of their Colorado mountain vacation or their favorite weekend getaway! Inside Rocky Mountain National Park, there's even more water - 150 lakes and 476 miles of creeks and streams, including the headwaters of the Colorado River. In the winter, the frozen water in and around Grand Lake becomes part of the white wonderland, adding to the beauty of this Colorado vacation oasis.(Back to top)

 

Hot Sulphur Springs  is the county seat of Grand County, This town is at an elevation of 7,680 feet (2341 m). It was originally a summer campground for Indians who came for the hot springs. When Grand County was formed, it was the first county seat from 1874 to 1882, after which it moved to Grand Lake. The county seat returned in 1888 and has been here ever since. This town was established in 1860 making it the oldest town in the county and originally named Saratoga West and sometimes called Warm Springs. In 1863 the name was changed to reflect the Hot Springs Resort in the area that were used for medicinal purposes. The town site was bought by William Newton Byers, founder of the Rocky Mountain News, in 1864. He wished to make it a spa and resort so surveyed, platted and named the streets to the city. It was incorporated April 1, 1903. (Back to top)    

 Kremmling is located approximately at the mouth of the both the Blue River, which descends from the south, and Muddy Creek, which descends from the north. This location provides valley access to Dillon and to Rabbit Ears Pass at the Continental Divide, which then descends into Steamboat Springs.Kremmling is also where the Blue River and Muddy Creek join the headwaters of the Colorado River, which comes in from the East and then passes West through Gore Canyon. This confluence is the primary reason Kremmling was founded. After the Moffat railroad, the Denver, Northwestern & Pacific, arrived in July 1906, Kremmling became the county's central shipping point. It was incorporated May 14, 1904. In the 20th century, ranching became the main industry in the valley in the vicinity of the town.(Back to top)

 

 

Winter Park is located in the central Rocky Mountains and is 66 miles northwest of Denver on US Highway 40. Winter Park's year round population is 700 and growing and the elevation is 12,060 feet. Skiing is a fanatic sport in the wintertime. Winter Park Resort welcomes all skiers, from beginner to expert. Winter Park is home of the national program for disabled skiers. Opportunities for sleigh rides, snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing are abundant in Winter Park. Summertime is host to fun-filled activities such as a ski lift or alpine slide ride, hiking and more! The Town of Fraser is a mile north of Winter Park and a 40 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. Fraser's year round population is 900 and growing and the elevation is 8,575 feet Enjoy wintertime in  Fraser with a ride down the tubing hill, snowmobiling and dogsled rides, to name a few. Summertime is packed with fun with golfing, the rodeo and a stay at the Hot Sulphur Springs Resort, all located in about a 30 minute drive from Fraser. Don't forget to visit the Walk Through History Park and Cozen's Ranch Museum, one of the oldest homesteads in the Fraser Valley.(Back to top)

 

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