We made reservations but never actually stayed Torrey Schoolhouse----and considering they opened on April 1 (for the season) and there didn't seem to be anyone staying there when we were in Torry, we did NOT understand why the reservation agent was so negative, unfriendly and unwilling to work with us. Once we did get to Torrey, we swallowed our lost deposit money and chose a competing cabin for 1/3 of the price.

The Torrey Schoolhouse Inn is a sparkling clean well kept inn near Capitol Reef National Park. The rooms are immaculate and very up to date. Breakfasts are wonderfully prepared and there is plenty for all. The calm quiet atmosphere is complimented by the gorgeous gardens that surround the Inn and make for a nice place to sit and relax. There were no surprises for us at any time during our stay and I would return there without hesitation. You will be delighted if you choose this B and b for your visit to the Torrey area.

One of the best B&B stays. Exceptionally hospitable and friendly, really felt like we got to know some locals. Wish it were in NJ so we can bring all our friends.

As the result of very unsatisfactory lodgings in Hesperus, Colorado (see separate review of the Blue Lake Ranch), we found ourselves almost a week ahead of schedule for our planned stay at the Torrey Schoolhouse Bed and Breakfast Inn. But a call to innkeeper Ty resulted in our being able to book the 2-room suite named the Arithmetic Room for the next 3 nights.

What a difference between the two accommodations - and at a better price! As described in previous reviews, the TS B&B is in a large 3-story converted stone schoolhouse, although one of the innkeepers stated that the original use before it became a school had been as a dance hall. One wonders, why was such a big building built (it's by far the largest in the pop. 174 town of Torrey), especially as a dance hall in Mormon country?

The present use, however, is the result of an extremely ambitious and successful renovation that has turned the old building into a gracious, welcoming, and, given the weather when we were there, cool luxury lodging. Downstairs is a very large, high-ceilinged public room with a piano, several seating areas and tables for the included breakfast. It is very light, due to numerous tall windows, and is decorated in an unassuming motif of chintz-covered chairs and sofas.

The sleeping rooms are primarily on the second and third floors. The second floor has most of the old classrooms, and has the only 2-bedroom suite. With walls over a foot thick and double-glazed windows, they can maintain their cool, although central A/C is available. The third floor rooms are in large dormers that were added to the original building. They feature excellent views over the surrounding countryside and off to the north to a panorama of stunning red cliffs. Again, the decor is cool and light.

As the Inn is a long 1 1/2 blocks from the main highway that runs through town, it is pretty quiet at night. The only noise we experienced, which could be controlled, was the due to the wind that picked up after midnight. If the window was open and the box shade dropped all the way down, the shade would bang around in the wind. Easily fixed.

A night's stay includes a specially prepared and served "organic" breakfast. Torrey is a long way from major shopping, so everything isn't necessarily organic, but a good effort is made to create a healthy and tasty meal. Our only gripe was that breakfast wasn't served until 8:30 am, and then it's a sit-down affair, so it's pretty much 8:30 or nothing. Given the 100-plus degree days we were experiencing, an early start to explore nearby Capitol Reef NP was mandatory, so we missed two of our three breakfasts in order to get off quickly. In fairness, Dianna did fix us a nice early plate of fresh fruit on our last morning, so a real effort was made to accommodate us.

Dining out in the area has two excellent choices - the Cafe Diablo in Torrey, and the Hell's Backbone Kitchen in Boulder, about an hour away. The latter is a good way to break the self-guided 125-mile Waterpocket District drive around the southern end of the park, which goes through Boulder. The final 45 miles back to Torrey over a 9000' pass is a great late evening drive.

Overall, we loved the Torrey Schoolhouse B&B, and would both highly recommend it to friends and return again without hesitation. June reservations are pretty easy to get, as the weather is warming up. We had an unusually hot spell, but still had a terrific time!