Wideawake Ranch & Waterhouse

Our Mission

At Wide Awake Ranch our mission is to create a welcoming outdoor haven where families and friends can reconnect with nature, each other, and themselves. Through immersive camping experiences, engaging outdoor activities, and the restorative power of our healing artesian water, we foster relaxation, adventure, and meaningful memories in a peaceful, family-friendly environment.

The Source

In a remote part of the Arapahoe National Forest in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, near the old mining community of Wideawake, lies a spring with special and unique healing properties. A most extraordinarily pure & natural spring water that has not been subjected to any impurities.

According to Shawn Leppert, hydrologist, this water could be approximately 30,000 years old coming from an ancient source and is not part of the hydrological cycle. In geological terms, it’s “connate water” – water that was encased in sediment at the same time the sediment was deposited.

At 10,000 feet elevation and 40 degrees Fahrenheit, Wideawake comes from a unique and rare granite quartzite formation called water rock. The theory is that this special rock filters the water before it reaches the surface giving the purest, natural water available.

In the case of Wideawake, geologists believe the water was deposited into stable bedrock, likely pressure fractured “water rock” that does not dissolve. “Water Rock” isn’t found in many places but apparently was laid down tens of thousands of years ago on the ranch property along with the water trapped in it until the spring was discovered.

Why Choose
Artesian?

Naturally Alkaline – With its unique mineral content, artesian water often has a naturally alkaline pH, which may help neutralize acidity in the body.
Sustainable Source – Our artesian aquifer is carefully monitored to ensure long-term sustainability. We take only what nature gives, and nothing more.
Superior Taste – You’ll notice the difference in your first sip. No metallic aftertaste. No artificial flavor. Just pure, smooth water.
Premium Hydration – Whether you’re an athlete, a traveler, or simply someone who values quality, artesian water hydrates on a deeper level—naturally.

More Than Water—It’s an Experience

Drinking artesian water is more than quenching your thirst. If you care about what goes into your body, it’s time to level up your hydration game. Choose artesian.