Frontier Drive-Inn
Our family has a long history of visiting the San Luis Valley. In 2016 a family friend, knowing Born Hospitality Group’s passion for art, film, real estate, and the SLV, reached out with the idea to bring back this special cultural space.
Timeline
- 1955: The Frontier Drive-Inn opened in May 1955. Opening night was on the house, and people came form all over the valley. The Frontier was one of the few places where you could see Spanish-language films in the 60s and 70s.
- 1986: After a successful 30-year run, the family business closed its doors.
- 2016: A family friend, knowing Born Hospitality Group's passion for art, film, real estate, and the SLV, reached out with the idea to bring back this special cultural space.
- 2022: Born Hospitality Group has turned a Drive-In into an Inn, restoring the neon sign and original 40s screen, adding a lawn for movie viewing under the star, outfitting the Frontier with state-of-the-art film screening equipment and luxurious new overnight accomodations.
- Today: We are proud to announce that our in town Theatre Apartments are finished and available. The 1940s theatre is next.
Our Rooms
The Frontier Drive-Inn is a tribute to the things we love: food, architecture, art, and, of course, movies. This is a place to enjoy old friends, make new ones, and reconnect with nature.
Our luxury rooms feature Pendleton blankets, one-of-a-kind rugs, Parachute mattresses and linens, and Boll & Branch towels. No two rooms are the same—everything was hand-selected by our team to provide a comfortable, inspiring place to relax at the end of a day exploring. Come stay with us!
Experience
Find a deep, nourishing connection to your friends and family. Take in a film under the San Luis Valley’s pristine night sky. Cook with your friends in our chef’s kitchen and dining room, or come for weekends of curated movie and chef dinners, art installations, live music and experimental architecture events. Or think about bringing your entire company for a connecting retreat that’s a complete reset.
Plan your family reunion, wedding or company retreat. Book partial or full accommodations—either way, guests will enjoy autonomy and privacy during your event.
View our summer movie schedule.
Area Attractions
- Penitente Canyon-15 minutes
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve-40 minutes
- Zapata Falls-60 minutes
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