Catto Center At Toklat
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The Catto Center at Toklat is a wilderness education and retreat center in the Castle Creek valley near Aspen, operated by the nonprofit Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). Set at a historic 1948 mountain lodge, it hosts year-round environmental programs for all ages, including educational excursions, family nature classes and ACES summer camp activities focused on ecology, land stewardship and reconnecting with nature.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Catto Center At Toklat directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Kim JaewonBeautiful place, very welcoming. Their tea and cookies were honestly a godsend after biking 15 miles with a heavy backpack.
★★★★★Aaron LevisohnWe had the best experience here at the Catto center. Our kids participated in an ACES (Aspen Center for Environmental Studies) workshop to learn about animal tracking and got to go snowshoeing to look for animal tracks around the center. The staff were so friendly, engaging and attentive. We will definitely be back for more activities.
★★★★★Emily TaylorEscaping into nature, going on hikes, sitting around a campfire. Poetry slams, potluck dinners, house concerts. Local artisans, including a Zapotec rug Weaver (The Magic of the Zapotec Hand), and fine leatherwork by Cold Mountain Craft. Beautiful and breathing landscapes. The perfect nature retreat, a property owned by ACES, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, where people can experience the majesty of the Castle Creek valley! Go unplug and rejuvinate!
★★★★Anthony Hernandez
★★★★★Will RussackToklat is a very special place in an absolutely stunning location. Although closed in the winter, visitors are welcome in the summer to learn more about the Mace family, (the original builders) the local plants and animals, and the tradition of self-sufficiency that comes with living at almost 10,000 feet. During the summer there is also an artist in residence from Mexico who makes rugs, bags, and more.