We are so excited to partner with Inspirato to offer a special incentive to our donors. Donate $10,000 to Cottonwood Institute and receive a 3 night Inspirato vacation package for 2-4 people AND a 6 Month Inspirato membership (A $3,900 value).

We accept cash and credit card donations on this website or you can contact Ford Church, Founder and Executive Director, at ford@cottonwoodinstitute.org about donating non-cash assets like Cryptocurrency, stock, or via your Donor Advised Fund.

About Inspirato: Inspirato is a luxury vacation membership that provides a carefully crafted experience. Imagine all the details taken care of for you-the fridge is stocked, the beds are made, the kitchen cleaned up after you, the day's itinerary planned. You get all the certainty of a five-star hotel in the comfort of a spacious home. Members enjoy access to a portfolio of stunning vacation homes, unforgettable experiences, and exclusive privileges, along with dedicated, personalized attention from our Care team. Explore all the club has to offer.

Fine Print:

Inspirato vacation packages are offered on a first come, first serve basis and all trips and dates are subject to availability.
Travel is limited during peak travel seasons.
There are blackout dates for Christmas and New Year's for all trips and President's Day for ski trips.
Travel expenses, food & beverages, activity fees, etc. are not included.
Winners have 1 year from date of purchase to book and complete travel.
6-Month Travel Membership begins upon purchase.
Vacation packages are transferable if you want to give this as a gift to someone else.

Enjoy a $50 Gift Certificate to Gondolier Italian Eatery. Gondolier Italian Eatery serves up delicious Italian specialties and traditional favorites for lunch and dinner in a family-friendly atmosphere in Boulder and Longmont.

Near to the hearts and homes of generations of Colorado skiers and riders, Loveland is Colorado's true winter wonderland. Just 53 miles west of Denver, Loveland boasts 1,800 acres of remarkable terrain, FREE snowcat skiing along the Continental Divide, an innovative lesson program and more snow than any Front Range or Summit County resort. Loveland is home for those that simply want to ski or ride.

Includes two full-day adult lift tickets for the 2024/25 season only. No restrictions or blackout dates.

Hey golf lovers: Are you a new or seasoned golfer looking to improve your swing on the course? This 60 min swing evaluation with GolfTec is for you!

Big Agnes started over 20 years ago with the goal to build better gear to get people out camping. Big Agnes is a local CO company in Steamboat Springs that focuses on sustainably made products. This is the perfect package to get you started camping this summer or give you the much needed upgrade!

From Big Agnes, you will receive:

A gray size L t-shirt
A blue size M t-shirt
Big Agnes Hat
Big Agnes Divide Insulated Sleeping Pad

This Blanket is light weight and easy to take anywhere. This set of puffy blankets is perfect for your next camping or backyard night! Thank you to Coors for the donation of these awesome branded blankets!

Please note: Color and pattern may not be exact from photo.

Hang out at the park, the tailgate, or in the backyard with these two blue moon stadium chairs.

They are plush, comfy, and can be worn as a backpack with the straps.

The Burchenal Family generously donated this framed William Matthews reproduction print called "Close Range" and this is print 17 of 50. The dimensions are 2' x 3' and will make an excellent addition to your apartment, home, office, or second home! William Matthews' fine art career has spanned over 5 decades and he is best known for his depictions of the American West. The William Matthews Studio in Denver is also including a copy of William Matthews' book. For more info, go to: https://williammatthewsstudio.com

Mount Bierstadt, 14,060': Viewed from the north. On the tribal lands of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho

ARTIST NOTES: On a hike I took fifty years ago, I gave up trying to fight my way through the willow swamp at Bierstadt's base in Guanella Pass. Today the swamp has been bridged and boardwalked, and now Bierstadt is a favorite first-time 14er. The current challenge: Slowing the erosion caused by all those boot prints. Views from the top are awe-inspiring. The people- and mountain-goat watching are great too.

Mount Elbert, 14,443': Viewed from the southeast. On the tribal lands of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho.

ARTIST NOTES: Looking for Colorado cred? Mount Elbert is the state's highest peak. Like Mount Evans, it is named for a Colorado governor with a bad reputation for his mistreatment of the state's First People. Elbert is a long, steep slog to the summit, so if you make it, you deserve a poster. And maybe a nice meal in Aspen, just to the west, over Independence Pass.