James Turrell: Green Mountain Falls Skyspace

Built on a butte overlooking Gazebo Lake and bathed by the rustling of pine trees, the Green Mountain Falls Skyspace is a harmonious addition to the charming town at the foothills of Pikes Peak—an extension of the landscape, preserved in its natural setting. Your experience begins with an inspirational mountain journey via two new trailheads that deliver hikers directly to the sheltered Skyspace on the butte above. Be enveloped in a kinetic light and color encounter—a sensory and contemplative experience unlike anywhere else in the world. The installation is the first Skyspace in Colorado, and the first in the world to be carved into the side of a mountain. Once inside the 32-foot by 32-foot square structure, visitors are asked to remain silent while viewing the sky through an oculus, a small rectangular aperture. As the sky changes throughout the exposure, so too do the colored lights in the Skyspace. During sunrise and sunset shows, a retractable roof opens for a view of the changing sky. Please arrive to begin your journey between 30 and 60 minutes before your reservation time. Trailheads are located just north of Gazebo Lake, and at the eastern end of the Joyland parking lot.