University Center www.uccs.edu/uc  phone: (719) 255-3450  Fax: (719) 255-3230  Email: ucsched@uccs.edu
Property Description
Tucked into the quiet hills of west campus, the Heller Center is a renovated adobe compound that includes the
Main House, Studio, Guest House, Garden and three outdoor event spaces.
The
Heller property was the home of Larry and Dorothy Heller from 1933 through 1999. The couple was well known in Colorado Springs. Larry
Heller was a celebrated artist, especially for his painting, pottery, sculpture, and metal-work. He was also a set designer and character actor, working with the Alexander Film Company in the 1950s. In addition, Larry was an avid music aficionado, raced sports cars, and competed in equestrian events and golf tournaments. He relished his reputation as a bon vivant, calling his home the “Yawn Valley Dry-Land Yacht Club”. The requirement for membership was an “allergy to regular work.” Dorothy Heller was the first female member of the Colorado
Springs Police Department. She worked with “troubled-youth” and organized efforts to combat domestic violence. She was a life-long gardener and loved the tranquility of the valley. She donated the property to UCCS to preserve her husband’s memory and to give new generations’ creative opportunities.
Important Contact Numbers
University Center Front Desk- 719.255.3450
Academic Semester Hours - 7am to 10:30pm Mon-Thurs, 7am to 11:30pm Fri-Sat, 12pm to 9pm Sun
Available to answer questions about the Heller Center, Trash Service, Check-In/Out and general campus and community information.
UCCS Public Safety- 719.255.3444
24 hours 7 days a week.
For Non-emergency maintenance issues that need urgent attention, including facilities, security, and wildlife/weather concerns.
Police/Medical Emergency- 9.911
Amenities
Please note the Guest House does is not equipped with a Television or dishwasher. The University does not provide cleaning or linen service during a guest’s stay.
Equipped Kitchen
Refrigerator
Glassware
Iron and Board
Dishware
Kitchenware
Cleaning supplies
Gas Fireplace
Alarm Clock
Linens
Towels
Full Bedding
Coffee Maker
Blow Dryer

University Center www.uccs.edu/uc  phone: (719) 255-3450  Fax: (719) 255-3230  Email: ucsched@uccs.edu
Check-in/Check-out
Accommodations are for a single guest per night, no overnight guests or pets are permitted. Gate access is managed by public safety and will be locked 10pm to 7am, N. Campus drive Gate Code- 2010. University Center Staff members from the University Center are available to meet at the Guest House issue a key and check-in or out. Please contact us to specify arrival and departure times. Please note campus groups may have activities either on the grounds, garden, or
Studio and Main House during the time of your stay.
 If you do not have a cell phone, please ask about checking a phone out for your stay (Heller Center does not have a land line).
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Lost Key Fee- $50
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Trash Pickup- Heller Guest House Atrium storage room; please find the large can located in this room for pickup.
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Fire Place- On/Off valve located on the left bottom side of the opening.
Campus Shuttle
Parking is free at Four Diamonds (just north of the intersection of Austin Bluffs Parkway and Nevada Ave.) between the hours of 7:00am 11:00pm Monday -Friday when classes are in session. Shuttle service departs the lot every ten minutes en route to the Centennial building in the center of campus. No parking permit is required to park at the Heller Center.
To park on campus a permit must be purchased.
Taxi
Approximately $20 fare from the downtown Colorado Springs Greyhound station. About $25 one-way to campus from the Colorado Springs Airport
Express Airport Taxi 719-634-3111
1 800 Taxicab 1-800-829-4222
Peak Transit 719-687-3456
Mountain Metro Transit
Mountain Metro Transit is the Springs area bus system, providing convenient and affordable city-wide service. Several routes serve the UCCS campus. Route and schedule information, as well as system maps, are available at the
Information Desk (first floor of the University Center) or in the lobby at the Department of Public Safety. Monthly City bus passes are available for purchase at the UC Information Desk, the Mountain Metro Transit terminal in Downtown
Colorado Springs, or online.
University Village Colorado, Shopping Center
Conveniently located directly across Nevada featuring restaurants and shops such as; Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Bonefish, Panera’s,
Smashburger and many others.
Pikes Peak Regional Attractions
While you’re here, be sure and take the time to enjoy the legendary Colorado experience. The following attractions are all easily accessible from the UCCS campus. U.S. Olympic Training Center, Garden of the Gods, U.S. Air Force Academy,
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo , Pikes Peak Highway.

University Center www.uccs.edu/uc  phone: (719) 255-3450  Fax: (719) 255-3230  Email: ucsched@uccs.edu