Our Story
MISSION | PRESS | HISTORY | PARTNERSHIPS
Our Mission
Connecting people, art, and community to ignite a spark in the historic mining town of Naturita.
CampV is more than just a place to stay, it’s a space to inspire… both the creators and the guests. The concept of CampV was born from a desire to spark creativity, transform a community and utilize our talents to create an authentic experience and concept that can be brought to other rural communities.
We are preserving the history and creating a new story rooted in unique design, community, service, art, outdoor recreation and partnership to offer an experience that will enrich the lives of the surrounding community and the people that come together to create and maintain CampV.
CampV is the vision of Natalie Binder, and Jodie and Bruce Wright, founders of Telluride's One Architects, as well as Steamboat Springs’ Four Points Funding, which invested as part of the Opportunity Zone that invests in rural communities in Colorado. There are also hosts and artists who live at CampV and run the day to day operations.
People love CampV
Sometimes, your friends can tell your story even better than you can tell it yourself. Here are a few of our favorite things people have published about us.
The Bones of Colorado Ghost Towns Are Being Transformed Into Cool New Destinations
Bright Ideas in Travel 2022
13 Best U.S. Resorts for Reconnecting With Nature — Hot Springs, Hiking Trails, and Open-air Massages Included
How CampV is Drawing Travelers to Colorado’s Remote West End
Where to Travel Next: The Best Trips to Take in 2022
This Summer, Look Beyond National Parks and Explore Colorado National Forests Instead
The Coolest Airstream Resorts in the U.S.
Glamp Like a Champ(in an Unlikely Spot)
This Little-known Colorado Gem Combines Glamping, Art, and Desert Adventures
Naturita and Nucla Strive to be Next Colorado Bike Destination with Aggressive Trail Plan
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You may need a translator, but how amazing is it that we are international?!
Festivals, conferences — even weddings — are still getting pandemic aid money as Colorado looks for travel rebound
Glamp Out with Furnished Tents and Art Installations
Western Slope university students working with outdoor businesses as part of Wright Collegiate Challenge
Remaking History: Camp V In Colorado
Glamping Tents, Luxe Lodges, Sleek Airstreams: Here’s Where to Get Your Nature Fix Now
Colorado’s best glamping sites (including family-friendly options)
7 Western Destinations Where You Can Glamp This Summer
History
CampV was born out of the mining era and roots to this time are honored and felt across the property.
The 120 plus acres with 14 cabins, known as Vancorum, was built by the Vanadium corporation in 1942 to house the engineers who worked at the nearby Uranium Mill. It was affectionately called Snob Hill as it was home to many of the bosses of the former mining company that ultimately closed down in the 1970’s.
After the mill closed, the property was bought by Pat Smith and maintained as a year round rental community until September of 2017 when the property was acquired by StudioVille Crew. To honor the past, but also create a new future, we renamed it VANcoreOM or CampV for short.
Partnerships
The world is a better place when we work together.
This project would not be possible without our community and these special partners:
Four Points Funding | One Architects | StudioVille | Telluride Foundation | ASAP Accounting | Jack Carter
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