Flying Horse Resort & Club

What Flying Horse Resort & Club does

Flying Horse Resort & Club is a privately held, integrated luxury resort and private club located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The property combines a 102-room AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel, two championship golf courses (the Weiskopf course designed by Tom Weiskopf and Flying Horse North designed by Phil Smith), a full-service spa, an athletic club, and seven-plus dining venues on a single destination footprint. Membership-based and transient guests share access to these amenities, and the resort positions as a four-season destination serving leisure travelers, golf enthusiasts, weddings and corporate events, and a 1,300-plus member private club base.

The business operates as a vertically integrated hospitality and club platform rather than a single-product venue. Core revenue streams include hotel room revenue, membership initiation fees and monthly dues, greens fees and golf-related services, food and beverage across multiple outlets and catered events, spa and athletic services, weddings and group events, and retail. Ancillary product lines include bundled Stay & Play golf packages, tiered Indulgence Packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold), and a growing spa menu (HydraFacial, Serenity Massage, Flying Horse Signature Experience). Distribution runs through direct booking, third-party reservation platforms (Synxis), OpenTable for dining, Mindbody for spa and athletic scheduling, and destination marketing channels. Notable competitive positioning includes consecutive Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition (2023–2026), the only 5-Star rated private club safety certification in Colorado, and ongoing Golfweek and "Best of the Springs" designations.

The operating model relies on a tiered membership structure (Full Golf, Athletic, Social, plus Corporate and Junior categories) combined with non-member and resort-guest access, and the property has signaled pricing power via a planned September 2026 initiation-fee increase. Founder-era leadership transitioned in 2025 to a successor management team. The asset is founder-led at the ownership level, privately held, and for-profit, with no public funding, M&A, or capital-markets transactions disclosed in the available material.

Name

Flying Horse Resort & Club

Legal name

Flying Horse Resort & Club

Website

https://flyinghorseresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Flying Horse Resort & Club is an integrated luxury resort and private club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, operating a 102-room AAA Four Diamond hotel, two championship golf courses, spa, athletic club, and multiple dining venues for transient guests and a 1,300-plus member base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort and Country Club

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Luxury resort hospitality
• Championship golf courses
• Private club membership
• Spa wellness services
• Hotel dining events

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: 102-room AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel with luxury suites, generating revenue from room bookings at published rates and special packages
2. Golf Operations: Two championship golf courses with green fees, cart rentals, golf shop merchandise, and golf academy instruction programs
3. Club Memberships: Multiple membership tiers (Signature Golf, Full Golf, Young Professional, Social) with initiation fees and monthly dues
4. Food & Beverage: Seven dining outlets including award-winning Steakhouse, Italian restaurant, casual grills, and in-room dining with daily happy hour
5. Spa Services: Full-service spa offering massages, facials, body treatments, nail services, hair services, and spa packages
6. Events & Weddings: Meeting spaces, conference facilities, wedding venues, and special event hosting with banquet services
7. Retail & Merchandise: Resort retail shops, golf shop merchandise, and cash card/gift card sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flying Horse Resort & Club operates a 102-room AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel, two championship golf courses (the Weiskopf Course designed by Tom Weiskopf and Flying Horse North designed by Phil Smith), a full-service spa, seven dining outlets including an award-winning Steakhouse, an Athletic Club with fitness and aquatics, and a private membership club offering multiple tiers such as Signature Golf, Full Golf, Young Professional, and Social. The resort serves resort guests, club members, day visitors to dining and spa, and corporate and wedding events in Colorado Springs.

Product overview

Flying Horse Resort & Club is a luxury resort and private club offering an integrated portfolio of hospitality and recreational services. The property features a 102-room AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel, seven distinct dining venues (The Steakhouse, Tack Room, Fortezza Italiana, Athletic Grill, Pavilion, North Clubhouse & Food Wagon, and In-Room Dining), a full-service spa, two championship golf courses (Weiskopf Course and Flying Horse North), a Golf Academy, an Athletic Club with fitness/aquatics/racquet sports, and private club membership programs. The resort positions itself as a destination for both leisure guests and club members seeking golf, spa, dining, and event experiences in Colorado Springs with views of Pikes Peak.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Club at Flying Horse: Private club offering championship golf courses, fitness facilities, dining, and social events for members.
• The Spa at Flying Horse
• The Steakhouse
• Fortezza Italiana
• Tack Room
• Athletic Grill
• Pavilion
• North Clubhouse & Food Wagon
• In-Room Dining
• Golf Academy at Flying Horse

Products and services

• Flying Horse Resort Hotel AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel with 102 beautifully appointed accommodations offering Tuscan-inspired elegance with views of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains, available to leisure and business travelers.
• The Steakhouse Award-winning steakhouse featuring a three-story Tuscan wine tower, championship golf course and Pikes Peak views, and an extensive old and new-world wine list. Winner of the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2023-2026). Open for happy hour and dinner to the public, resort guests, and club members.
• Tack Room Golf club restaurant with rustic and Tuscan ambiance ideal for dining after a round of golf or for power luncheons. Open to the public and members for lunch and to Club Members for dinner.
• Fortezza Italiana Contemporary Italian-inspired restaurant located within the Hotel main lobby, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch, and a daily Unwind Happy Hour.
• Athletic Grill Health-conscious restaurant serving meals, snacks, vibrant bowls, smoothies, and beverages located on the main floor within the Athletic Club. Open daily to public, resort guests, and club members.
• Pavilion Golf course dining venue overlooking the Weiskopf Course offering a menu of food, beverages, and grab-n-go items, with a Golfer Happy Hour daily.
• North Clubhouse & Food Wagon Clubhouse and mobile food service at Flying Horse North golf course serving food, drinks, and golf merchandise to golfers on the course.
• In-Room Dining Room service dining available to resort guests daily, featuring Italian breakfast, lunch, dinner, pastas, sandwiches, and desserts from Fortezza Italiana.
• The Spa at Flying Horse Full-service spa offering massages, facials, body treatments, nail services, hair services, and brow/lash treatments, with Swiss Showers, a couples massage room, and a full-service salon. Open to the public, resort guests, and members.
• Weiskopf Course Championship golf course designed by legendary architect Tom Weiskopf, emphasizing natural terrain with achievable yet challenging par threes.
• Flying Horse North Course Championship golf course designed by Phil Smith, transporting golfers through the Black Forest and onto the prairies with mountain views. Ranked #1 in Colorado by Golfweek's Best 2026 and features a par-three 19th hole at the base of the clubhouse.
• Golf Academy at Flying Horse Year-round golf instruction facility with four heated hitting bays and state-of-the-art synthetic turf, home to Golf Channel Academy lead coach Garrett Froggatte. Offers individual, group, and corporate instruction.
• The Club at Flying Horse (Membership) Private club membership program offering access to two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, racquet sports, aquatics, spa services, dining, and a social events calendar across multiple membership tiers.
• Athletic Club State-of-the-art fitness facility featuring a lap pool, seasonal aquatics, adult pool, hot tub, tennis courts, pickleball courts, indoor red clay courts, group fitness classes, personal training, Dunamis, and Pilates programs.
• Kids' Cabin Children's facility offering summer day camps, Eagle Lake, swim school, taekwondo, and Friday/Saturday date night programs. Daily access included with club membership.
• Meetings, Weddings, and Special Events Venue and banquet services for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events, supported by on-site catering, event spaces, and resort accommodations for guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for four consecutive years (2023-2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Visit Colorado SpringsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with local tourism organization for area attractions, visitor guides, and promotional offers like VISITCO promo code for 250/150 Celebration Rate
• Golf Channel AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarrett Froggatte, Head Teaching Professional, named lead coach for Golf Channel Academy network. Flying Horse part of dedicated network of teaching facilities with active support of Golf Channel

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cheyenne Mountain Resort: Colorado Springs full-service resort offering hotel accommodations, multiple dining outlets, golf, spa, athletic facilities, and event space. Competes with Flying Horse for both resort guests and local membership in the same Colorado Springs market.
• Cherry Hills Country Club: Historic, prestigious private golf and country club near Denver offering championship golf, dining, racquet sports, and aquatics. Comparable as a top-tier Colorado private club competing for the same Front Range affluent families and corporate members.
• The Broadmoor: Iconic luxury Five-Star/Five-Diamond resort in Colorado Springs operating a hotel, multiple restaurants, spa, and three championship golf courses. It is the most directly comparable Colorado Springs luxury hospitality and golf competitor, and is even cited in Flying Horse's own Steakhouse award notes.
• Castle Pines Golf Club: Private member-owned golf club south of Denver with a Tom Weiskopf-designed course. Highly comparable to Flying Horse as a top-tier private golf club in Colorado anchored by a Weiskopf design.
• Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale: Luxury desert resort in Arizona with casita accommodations, championship golf, full-service spa, multiple dining venues, and private club amenities. Closest comparable as a destination luxury golf-and-spa resort with similar revenue mix to Flying Horse.
• Garden of the Gods Resort and Club: Colorado Springs resort and private club offering hotel accommodations, dining, spa, athletic club, tennis, and golf. Directly competes with Flying Horse for Colorado Springs visitors and members across a similar luxury hospitality and club offering.
• The Club at Pradera: Private golf and lifestyle club in the Denver/Parker area with a Jim Engh-designed championship course, dining, and family amenities. Comparable Colorado private country club competing for the same Front Range affluent membership demographic.

Emerging players

• Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa: Destination wellness and spa resort offering accommodations, spa programming, dining, and lifestyle experiences with optional golf-adjacent amenities. Comparable as a destination luxury resort leaning on spa, F&B, and curated experiences in the same premium leisure segment.

Broad incumbents

• La Cantera Resort & Spa: Hill Country luxury resort near San Antonio with hotel, spa, multiple restaurants, two golf courses, and event facilities. Comparable as a destination luxury resort with golf and spa as core anchors, operated at broader scale than Flying Horse.
• The Phoenician Resort: Large luxury resort in Scottsdale offering hotel, championship golf, spa, multiple restaurants, and event venues as part of a broader hospitality portfolio. Broader incumbent in the destination luxury golf resort category where Flying Horse competes for destination play.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FlyingHorseCO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgRf6O1k
• Facebookfacebook.com/flyinghorsecolorado
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flyinghorse
• Instagraminstagram.com/flyinghorsecolorado

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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