(Photos of the Small Town of Villa Grove in Saguache County)

Villa Grove is one of those towns where while you're driving in the area, you're captivated by the stunning mountain views, serene high desert and wide open views. Yet at the same time, one might also think, "My goodness, people actually live in this isolated place? Why?!" Directly below are two examples of the mountain scenery one will enjoy on Highway 285 in the vicinity of Villa Grove. Approximately two miles south of Villa Grove, the towering peaks of the north Sangre De Cristo Range stand in the background. (Photo taken April 2011)

The view of the north Sangre De Cristo Mountains from Poncha Pass, located approximately 18 miles north of Villa Grove. Drivers enjoy that beautiful view of mountains as they travel toward town. (Photo taken in April 2010 during my Chaffee County Walk).

	The Town of Villa Grove, CO Written In 2002 - After a long day of biking in the San Luis Valley, I was so happy to arrive in the small town of Villa Grove. I stayed with the people at The Escuela, a friendly family that runs at art school on their grounds. Villa Grove is a very tiny town - formerly a trading place and railroad stop during the historic mining era. The road to the ghost town of Bonanza begins here.
	The folks I stayed with had llamas in their backyard! :)
	Looking north, I look forward with anticipation and dread knowing I would bike up Poncha Pass the next morning! Granted, it was not the toughest pass, but my body was not happy about anything uphill!
	The Sangre de Cristo Range stands proudly to the east!
	I ate at Loretta's Country Kitchen. The food was fantastic!
	Then I zoomed in and out from the very same spot. A nice view of the mountains!
	The sky just looked awesome!
	One last shot of those mountains. Other pages from this area: Bonanza, CO (2006) Hayden Pass Century Ride (Through Villa Grove) UFO Watchtower San Luis Valley Photos Zapata Falls Saguache, CO Marshall Pass
	I was told Villa Grove has a population of 51, and yes, they have a post office! :)