The Hooper Homestead is an excellent environment for personal renewal and spiritual connection. Whatever your spiritual path, our cozy mountain getaway is the perfect place for relaxation, reflection, and renewal. A Blissful Spirit Retreat enables you to return home and live your life with deep inner peace and your awareness and clarity restored. Our Blissful Spirit Spa offers personal transformational session, bodywork & massage, facials, body wraps, hot tub hydrotherapy, massage, cranio-sacral energy work, life alignment, raindrop therapy, reiki, sacred journeying, spa, spiritual and yoga retreats. Our suites are ideal for a romantic escape and perfect for families or friends to share. Situated on one of the most exquisite historical sites in Central City the property is secluded among 60 foot tall blue spruce trees. Our suites offer the space and privacy of a condominium with the personal touch of a B&B. The Guest Quarters is a new building skillfully created in the spirit of the 1880's! The furnishings and decor belong to the Victorian era and Country Southwest. A tasteful blend of architectural history and contemporary comfort.
Fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, muffins, croissants, scones, breads, jam and an assortment of beverages; coffee, tea, juice, milk and hot chocolate. Organic foods are offered where possible.
Reservation Policy:
A first night or 50% deposit (whichever is more) is required to hold the reservation.
Cancellation Policy:
Greater than 14 days notice, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed.
If cancellations occur with less than 14 days notice, one night prepaid (the deposit) will be forfeited.
Hold onto that paddle and get ready to get wet with Clear Creek Rafting! Colorado River Rafting at its finest. Clear Creek is a steep, narrow, technical river that is both challenging and fun. With more convenience and less congestion than most rivers, you'll find it is the perfect place to raft! This exciting stretch of the river is Clear Creek's most popular trip! Continuous class III and IV rapids will thrill guests throughout the run. Packages include either a ½- Day or 1/3-day trip for 2 adults, a luxurious suite at Hooper Homestead Guest Quarters, and a deluxe continental breakfast. The thrill of rafting awaits you 10 minutes away from Central City. 5pm Evening trips available!
Package Rates (for 2 adults)
Adventure – Intermediate – min age 15
$349.00 (two nights – Sun-Thurs)
$389.00 (two nights – weekend)
Light Adventure – Beginner – min age 7
$329.00 (two night – Sun-Thurs)
$369.00 (two nights – weekend)
Package upgrades available. All rates are subject to Colorado state and local taxes.
Offer begins 11-19-2009 and expires at no time.
Hidee Gold Mine Tour
Discover Central City's mining heritage with two nights' accommodation in the Hidden Treasure Suite and a 45-minute underground "Heritage" Gold Mine Tour! Try your hand at hard rock mining and carve out a gold specimen, yours to keep as part of the tour! There is plenty of time to enjoy gold panning or lunch outside the mine. Deluxe continental breakfast included. Advanced Reservations required for Mine Tour.
Cost: Mid-Week Sun-Thurs $275.00/Weekends $299.00 (based upon double occupancy; lodging tax not included). Sack lunches available upon request. Offer begins 11-19-2009 and expires at no time.
Our
Current Recipes
Festive Gluten-Free Granola
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of gluten-free rolled oats
1c broken pecans or walnuts
1/4c raw sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds or both
1/4c coconut (optional)
1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c raisins/dried cranberries or both
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 F degrees.
In a large bowl combine oats, nuts, seeds, coconut and brown sugar. In a separate bowl mix maple syrup, oil & salt; stir into the dry ingredients. Spread mixture on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake for one hour, stirring every 10mins. Remove from the oven and mix in raisins or other preferred dried fruits. Makes 12 1/4c Servings. Serve granola with milk or over yogurt.