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St. Mary's Inn Colorado
Springs
Located in Historical Downtown Colorado
Springs, the inn is next to The Colorado College. This luxury 12 bedroom
Victorian mansion built in 1895 and totally restored in 2006 with all the
luxury and comfort of today and all the amenities to ensure a memorable
stay. The full gourmet breakfast is to live for!
Four Peaks
Inn Breckenridge
A quaint, 1880's historic bed and
breakfast, with the warmth and hospitality Breckenridge, Colorado has
to offer. The inn is conveniently located just 300 yds from
Peak 9 lifts and 1 block from main street - an ideal
location with seven individually decorated rooms.
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ingredients. Constant attention to ingredients, formulas and craftsmanship
insure consistantly pure and mild products in appealing packages. You'll
find these private label amenities at many our BBIC member inns. For
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Welcome to our Premier issue
of
Colorado
Inn-Spirations...
the newsletter for B&B
inngoers
Volume
I, 2008
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Our BBIC Member Inns are planning ahead and so
should YOU!
Spring is
just over the rainbow and our Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of
Colorado member inns are preparing to welcome you with a wealth of
special events and discounts. And, your friends will be "green"
with envy! Make your reservations early to guarantee "Top of the
morning" accommodations!
Interested in traveling this February? Visit our
"Love is in the Colorado Air" Specials to add a touch of romance to your B&B
stay and surprise your favorite Valentine.
Saint
Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish people and
increasingly by many of non-Irish descent (usually in Australia, North
America, and  Ireland), hence the phrase,
"Everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day." Celebrations
are generally themed around all things green and Irish, celebrating the
holiday by wearing green or orange, eating Irish food and/or green foods,
imbibing Irish drink, and attending parades.
The St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland, is part of
a five-day festival; over 500,000 people attended the 2006 parade. The
St. Patrick's Day parade was first held in the United States in 1737,
organized by the Charitable Irish Society in Boston. New York's celebration
began on 17 March 1762 when Irish soldiers in the British army marched
through the city. Ireland's cities all hold their own parades and
festivals. You'll find special St. Patrick Day parades,
celebrations and events in Colorado locations including Denver, Fort
Collins, Colorado Springs and many more charming
places throughout the state.
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Front Range Feature
(Denver, Estes Park, Boulder)
Let us take
you on a tour of Estes Park!
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| Estes Park,
Colorado, the gateway to Rocky Mountain
National Park,
is one of Colorado's favorite vacation destinations. Rich in history, the
town of Estes
Park features hundreds of unique shops, galleries and
restaurants for you to enjoy. A variety of unique Bed and Breakfast
properties, each inspected and approved, provide accommodations for any
budget. Here you'll find world class hiking, biking, fishing,
climbing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing, plus many other activities
and attractions. You'll find adventures for all ages and interests
including horseback riding, golf, boating and museums. Sightseeing is
unsurpassed as you venture up RMNP's Trail Ridge Road - the highest,
continuous paved highway in the United States - into an alpine environment.
Explore the high country and vast tundra, strewn with tiny wildflowers,
then cross the Continental Divide. Enjoy nature at its finest with a
tranquil stroll around Bear Lake, or drive the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway.
Renown for its elk, deer and many other species of animals, Rocky Mountain
National Park and the Estes Park area offer incredible opportunities for
wildlife watching. Estes Park is a choice location for weddings,
conferences and family reunions. The majestic Rocky Mountains and our
warm, charming mountain town will give you memories to last a
lifetime. Come to Estes Park and "Get into the Rockies".
Spring is here, but Summer is just around the corner and you'll want to
reserve early to guarantee a spot at one of our premier Estes Park BBIC
member inns. |
South Central Special
Packages
(Colorado Springs, Breckenridge,
Salida, South Fork, Alamosa) |
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Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak
Area
Holden House' LUCK OF THE IRISH - Not only
can you "wear green", but you'll "save some green" with
our Holden House discount special. Through March 2008, stay 2 nights in any
of our luxury suites and receive the 3rd night absolutely FREE! This is a
value equivalent to a $25% discount! Guests will be treated to a stay in
any of the inn's five luxury guest suites, each with fireplace, private
sitting area, queen bed, TV/DVD/CD and oversized "bubble bath tub for
two" (bubbles included). A delicious full gourmet breakfast and
afternoon wine social are also included in your stay. Full amount of stay
required at time of booking and is non-refundable.
Dates: March 2008
Cost: 25% discount on our stay 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE.
Holden
House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn (Sallie Clark)
1102 W. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Email Holden House Website: HoldenHouse.com
Reservations: 888-565-3980 or
719-471-3980
Old Town GuestHouse' SNUGGLE LUSCIOUS
ROMANCE - As you enter your room, enjoy the ambiance of
love - a long stemmed Red Rose on the Bed and a Chocolate Covered
Strawberry Bouquet on the table for for "Luscious" consumption.
When you sit on your balcony or in your private outdoor hot tub (viewing
Pikes Peak/Garden of the Gods), sipping on bubby of your choice, enjoy the
Snuggle "Luscious" solitude of private time together. Our
take-home gift to you is our soft "Snuggle Blanket" as a memory
of your special time together.
Dates: Offer valid
through May 2008
Cost: $80
Old Town GuestHouse (Shirley and Don Wick)
Email Old Town
GuestHouse Website: oldtown-guesthouse.com
115 S. 26th St.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Reservations: 1-888-375-4210 or 719-632-9194
Our Hearts Inn Old Colorado City' IT'S SPRING...COLORADO
SPRINGS' SPRING-TIME IS HERE! ARE YOU READY? Sunny warm
days beg you to hike and/or horseback ride in beautiful Garden of the Gods.
Feeling lucky with gambling your sport? Cripple Creek is nearby with
beautiful mountain range views and minimal exercise required! Whatever your
exercise program is, we have it near by in Colorado!
During the Month of
March, Stay 2 nights to fit it all in and we will give you a 15% discount!
Dates: 3/01/08 -
3/30/08
Cost: $95 $130
Our Hearts
Inn Old Colorado City (Patricia A Fejedelem)
Email Our Hearts Inn
Website:
inn-colorado-springs.com
Address: 2215
W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Reservations: 800-533-7095 Local: 719-473-8684
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North
West Specials Packages
(Steamboat Springs, Grand
Junction, Vail) |
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back next month for North West Region inn specials... |
South West Special Packages
(Gunnison, Ouray, Durango, Pagosa
Springs, Paonia) |
Pagosa
Springs
Elkwood Manor, Luxury Bed & Breakfast' OFFERS
TWO SPECIALS FOR YOUR DELIGHT:
SKIER'S DISCOUNT - You no longer have to
sacrifice your lodging experience to get lift ticket discounts. Elkwood
Manor is now offering lodging discounts to all skiers. Just show us
your lift ticket receipt and Elkwood Manor will take 10% of your lift
ticket expense off your entire stay on any 2-nights stay up to $50.00
off. This offer cannot be combined with other discount offers.
All rates include a full gourmet breakfast, wine & appetizers. Jacuzzi
& Sauna on Site
Dates: January 2008
- 1 April
2008
Cost: Suites $135 - $165
SPIRIT OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY - Enjoy the
celebration of St. Patrick's Day. During the Month of March you can receive
$5.00 off your room rate, just by showing your St. Patrick's Day
spirit. That's right! When you arrive at Elkwood Manor, let us
see your St Patrick's Day spirit by displaying some traditional Irish
gesture; such as, Wearing Green, an Irish Hat or pendant and receive $5.00
off each night you stay at Elkwood Manor. This offer cannot be
combined with any other discounts. No minimum stay required.
Dates: Entire Month of
March
Cost: Suites start
at $135 ($130 w/discount) depending on Suite Selection.
Elkwood
Manor, Luxury Bed & Breakfast (Darlene Gonzales)
85 Easy Street , Pagosa Springs , CO 81147
Email Elkwood
Manor Website:
elkwoodmanor.com
Reservations:
970-264-9166
Paonia
Bross Hotel B&B' HER STORY
AFTERNOON TEA- March is Women's History Month.
Let's celebrate our heritage with tea on March 15th. Who is
your favorite woman in history? Dress as though you were she and come
to tea at the Bross Hotel. Don't tell anyone ahead of time who she
is, but come with hints/information that will help the group identify her.
Tea will be served at 2:00 p.m. in the dining room. Cost:
$20 per person. This is a wonderful way to teach our daughters
and grandaughters about the contributions of women to national, state, and
local history. Bring them along. Reservations required.
970-527-6776.
Date: March 15, 2008
Cost: $20/person, plus tax and gratuity.
Bross Hotel
B&B (Linda Lentz)
312 Onarga Ave., PO Box 85, Paonia, CO 81428
Email Bross
Hotel Website: paonia-inn.com
Reservations:
970-527-6776
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Eastern Special
Packages
(Limon, Burlington, Trinidad) |
Limon
Craig Ranch Bed and
Breakfast & Horse Motel’ GUEST ROUNDUP! - April will begin our 6th year and we've
enjoyed guests from 45 states and you can celebrate with
us.
Be the first to place a
reservation from one of the remaining 5 states and receive 50% off one
night Bed and Breakfast.
Head 'em up, Move 'em
out, and Lasso a Deal!
Dates: Limited
availability
Cost: 50% off based on
availability
Craig Ranch
Bed and Breakfast & Horse Motel (Beth Craig)
Email Craig Ranch Website: craigranchbandb.com
Address: 50452 County
Road 23. Limon CO 80828
Reservations:
719-775-2658
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Inn the
News
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Rocky Mountain Lodge in
Cascade was recently chosen as a select "Guest Favorite
Award" winner by BnBFinder.com. Congratulations to Debbie and Brian
Reynolds!
1892 Victoria's Keep Bed
& Breakfast in Manitou Springs was featured in the December issue
of Colorado AAA Encompass Magazine.
Holden House and Our Hearts Inn in Colorado
Springs, and Victoria's Keep in Manitou
Springs were featured in the Colorado Springs Gazette Food section with
delicious recipes and entertaining tips.
Bed & Breakfast
Innkeepers of Colorado welcomed the Honorable John Hickenlooper, Mayor
of Denver, Colorado, to the annual B&B Innkeepers of Colorado
conference, held at the historic Lumber
Baron Inn and Gardens in November 2007. In addition to great networking
opportunities, our innkeepers were educated on many issues and will
continue to strive toward excellence in B&B guest service.
Our special thanks to Mayor Hickenlooper, El Paso County Assessor Mark
Lowderman, Editor of AAA Encompass Magazine Jeff Miller, Communications
Director of the Denver Convention and Visitor's Bureau Rich Grant and all
of our speakers, vendors, sponsors, aspiring innkeepers and attendees. With
their support, our 2007 conference was a great success! A special
thanks to BBIC Vice President Sandee Rogers and the conference committee
for their efforts. Look for more information soon on the 2008 conference to
be held in October or November of this year...
From Left: Mayor John Hickenlooper with BBIC Vice President Sandee
Rogers and BBIC President Karen Cullen
Special thanks to our 2007 BBIC Conference
Sponsors:
Inn Matchmakers -
Greenwich Bay Trading Co.
- BedandBreakfast.com -
The B&B and Country Inn Marketplace - Hanover Mortgage Corp. - Hix Insurance Associates - Acorn Internet Services -
Andrea's Tea Time -
Deneen Pottery
- Fuller's Soaps - Inn
Caring - Inns Magazine/Harworth Publishing - Kellsson Linens -
Melaluca Products/Heather
Hidalgo - Metro Brokers - Private Quarters -
Stash Tea - Imaginative Photo Creations - Kona
Coffee Market - Tayco Screenprinting -
Espresso ETC. - Frontier Airlines -
PAII - Lanier Publishing International - Lumber Baron Inn
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Affiliate Member Page
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Homemade Granola
Compliments of
3 cups
rolled oats
½ cup whole almonds
½ cup pecan halves
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup honey
½ cup water
1/3 cup cooking oil
2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup snipped dried apricots
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup dark raisins
-Grease 15 x 10 inch roasting pan; set aside.
Combine oats, almonds, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg - mix well.
-In separate bowl combine brown sugar, honey, water,
oil.
-Add sugar mixture to oat mixture, stirring to coat well.
-Spread mixture in prepared baking pan.
-Bake 300 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
-Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
-Add fruit.
-Store in airtight container. Makes 6 cups. (Serves 2)
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