Coverage of Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa — Colorado's first DarkSky Approved Lodging property — from national travel press, DarkSky International, and Colorado newsrooms. Journalists and creators: visit our Press & Media Inquiries page.
DarkSky International
The official designation from DarkSky International, recognizing responsible outdoor lighting and night-sky education across the property.
May 2026
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AFAR
Kosmos is named on Colorado's new Stargazing Trail as the state's first DarkSky-approved place to stay.
June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
Kosmos among six new boutique stays opening beside America's national parks.
April 2025
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Condé Nast Traveler
Kosmos named among the new wellness resorts built around light-pollution-free skies, with a Kosmos villa photographed for the piece.
August 2026
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Forbes
Kosmos featured as the astronomy stay in a roundup of new Colorado hotels.
November 2024
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Governor Jared Polis recognized Kosmos Stargazing Resort for its sustainability and innovation — building its villas from hemp-lime, also known as hempcrete, a non-toxic natural material.
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59 placements across 51 outlets since February 2023. Coverage index last updated September 4, 2026.
Sunset over 40 acres in the San Luis Valley — then the darkest skies most of North America has forgotten.
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FAQ
Coverage includes The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, TIME, Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR, Thrillist, Islands, Matador Network, Parade, SKI Magazine and Brand USA nationally; The Denver Post, The Colorado Sun, Colorado Public Radio, Westword, 5280, The Gazette and Colorado.com in Colorado; and DarkSky International's own announcement of the certification.
59 placements across 51 outlets since February 2023 — national newspapers and travel magazines, Colorado newsrooms, international titles, trade press and podcasts. Every placement listed on this page links to the original article.
Yes. Kosmos has welcomed guests since April 2025 at 5290 Rd 113 N, Mosca, Colorado, and reporters at The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, The Denver Post and Colorado Public Radio have all written about it. It is Colorado's first DarkSky Approved Lodging property.
Yes. Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa is Colorado's first DarkSky Approved Lodging property, certified by DarkSky International in April 2026. The designation recognizes responsible outdoor lighting across the property and night-sky education for guests.
Kosmos is at 5290 Rd 113 N, Mosca, Colorado 81146, in the San Luis Valley — 18 minutes from the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park and about 25 minutes from Alamosa.
Three things: the certification — it is Colorado's first DarkSky Approved Lodging; the construction — villas are built from hemp-lime, also called hempcrete, a non-toxic natural material, work Governor Jared Polis has publicly recognized; and the location, 40 acres under Bortle Class 2 skies, 18 minutes from the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Stargazing Villas and the Galaxy Villa are booked directly through this site — see the Stargazing Villa page for rates and availability. Guided stargazing sessions and astrophotography workshops are offered separately through Stargazing Tours.
Kosmos was funded largely by its own community through a public crowdfunding campaign — that story is covered under Industry & Crowdfunding above. Investor materials are available through the Investors — Data Room link in the site header.
Gamal Jadue Zalaquett is the founder and CEO. He has given interviews about the project to Colorado Public Radio, VoyageDenver, HempBuild Magazine and the Night Sky Tourist and TrueNorth podcasts.
Press inquiries, high-resolution imagery, fact sheets and interview requests go through the Kosmos Press & Media page.
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