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To our valued guests, it is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to The Broadmoor.
Since our founding in 1918, our mission has remained unwavering—to provide exceptional care and create unforgettable experiences for all those who grace our doors. It is with great pride that we continue to exceed expectations, infusing energy into family vacations, group outings, adventures, social events, and other special occasions.
The Broadmoor’s legacy is marked by the longest consecutive string of Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond ratings globally, a testament to our family of employees and their unwavering dedication to ensuring that every guest has a memorable visit.
We understand that it’s the people—both our dedicated staff and our cherished guests—who truly shape the heart and soul of our resort. While our beautifully appointed buildings, state-of-theart facilities, and luxurious amenities contribute to the ambiance, they are merely vessels waiting to be brought to life by the remarkable individuals who fill them with warmth, laughter, and goodwill.
Our property, nestled in the breathtaking Colorado landscape, offers a vast array of activities that showcase the beauty and excitement of the region. From golfing on our renowned courses to exploring the outdoors with Broadmoor Outfitters or at one of our all-inclusive Wilderness Experience properties, or taking a scenic trip to the summit of Pikes Peak aboard The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, we offer unique experiences that create indelible memories.
Our culinary offerings, including twenty restaurants and lounges, are another source of pride. We take pleasure in incorporating locally grown seasonal ingredients and the best specialty items from around the world, expertly prepared by our creative chefs, to tantalize your palate at every turn.
It is our singular purpose and greatest joy to not only meet your needs but to exceed all your expectations during a stay with us. On behalf of The Broadmoor family, we extend our deepest gratitude for choosing to be a part of our legacy. Thank you for joining us, and please enjoy your stay.
Warm regards,
STEPHEN BARTOLIN JR. Chairman of The Broadmoor and President of The Broadmoor–Sea Island Company
JACK G. DAMIOLI President and CEO The Broadmoor
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From the rush of a zip line to fly fishing in a cool mountain stream, The Broadmoor offers a variety of fun ways to beat the heat.
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The Broadmoor’s all-inclusive
Wilderness Experience properties each offer a unique outdoor experience and unrivaled luxury.
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The Broadmoor’s culinary team cultivates a robust ecosystem of world-class ingredients to create unparalleled flavor.
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WRITER, @BRITTANYANAS33
“Always pack a bathing suit. In the summer, you can relax in the infinity pool, but there’s a spacious hot tub, heated lap pool, and a gorgeous indoor pool that’s open year-round.”
WRITER, @MEGHANRABBITT
“Schedule a tennis lesson with Christopher. He will simultaneously up-level your game and help you remember that tennis is fun. Also, don’t miss bowling at Play. It makes me feel like a kid again!”
WRITER, @CALLIESUMLIN
“My dogs love The Broadmoor, and we love how pet-friendly it is! We like to begin the day with a long walk around the property, taking in the scenery as we get in our steps.”
WRITER, @SLOWANDGOTRAVELER
“Leave time to walk the grounds. Explore the Penrose Heritage Museum, partake in an adventurous excursion like falconry, or walk to Seven Falls. There’s so much to do!”
WRITER, @JON.D.RIZZI
“Plan to visit in December, when the entire resort sparkles with holiday spirit. Also, look for deer at dusk in the greenery between the first fairway of the West Course and the path around Broadmoor Lake.”
Rebecca Treon
WRITER, @REBECCATREON
“I love the history of The Broadmoor and walking around exploring the art. I also enjoy an afternoon by the pool in the summer and singalongs at the Golden Bee!”
PHOTOGRAPHER + WRITER, @CHADCHISHOLMPHOTO
“Cloud Camp offers sweeping views and proximity to nature without sacrificing any of the luxury accommodations, food, and service. It is truly a magical place.”
WRITER, @MATTHEWSCHNIPER
“Ristorante del Lago is my favorite spot to dine. I recommend going for a build-your-own Negroni and the simple elegance of a pasta dish like the Cacio e Pepe. Finish with tiramisu and an amaro.”
Tom Wilmes
EDITOR + WRITER, @KENTUCKYDRINKS
“My 14-year-old son and I loved every second of The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure. Don’t forget to take in the scenery as you zip through the sky!”
In a mixing glass – add 2 1/2 oz olive and pepper infused Wheatley vodka, 1/4 oz La Taverne house made Worcestershire, 1/4 oz smoked sherry marinade, Stir for 15 to 20 seconds. Pour into a martini glass. Garnish with pimento olive, blue cheese olive, and cocktail onion on a cocktail pick.
Wheatley craft vodka comes from the world’s most award-winning distillery, backed by 200 years of distilling experience. Buffalo Trace Distillery is known for its legendary bourbons like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, E.H. Taylor, and Blanton’s, but the Distillery has a long history of crafting other spirits, including vodka.
Within easy reach of numerous national and international locations, The Broadmoor only feels like it’s a world removed.
While The Broadmoor’s tranquil surroundings and Rocky Mountain backdrop make the resort feel like a secluded retreat, transportation to and from The Broadmoor couldn’t be easier.
Colorado Springs is conveniently accessible by air through both Colorado Springs Airport and Denver International Airport. Direct flights from major domestic and international cities provide numerous options for travel, and direct round-trip and one-way shuttle service is available to the resort from both airports.
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) offers fourteen direct flights and hundreds of connecting options, making it easy to reach The Broadmoor. The airport serves six carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Avelo Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. You can go anywhere you want with nonstop service to Atlanta, Baltimore/ Washington D.C., Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Long Beach, Los Angeles/Burbank, Minneapolis/ St. Paul, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, and Salt Lake City. Learn more at FlyCOS.com
Denver International Airport (DEN) is accessible from all major U.S. cities and is
The Broadmoor Transportation Department is happy to assist with any travel-related needs, including reservations, directions, and other transportation options. Visit Broadmoor.com or call (844) 508-6717 for information.
served by all major airlines. Nonstop international flights from Tokyo, Frankfurt, London, Vancouver, Toronto, Cancún, Mexico City, Panama City, Reykjavík, and Calgary are also available. Find more information at FlyDenver.com
Our partners at Gray Line offer shuttle transportation, as well as private sedans and SUVs, to and from the Colorado Springs Airport. Only private sedan and SUV service is available to and from the Denver International Airport. Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. For schedules, pricing, and reservations, visit Broadmoor.com/grayline or call (719) 633-1181
Rental car service is offered through our partners at Enterprise, with convenient pick-up or drop-off service at the resort. Visit Enterprise.com for information.
You may ask yourself, “is it weird to be in love with an airport?” But with the amenities, conveniences, and welcoming customer service at Colorado’s small airport, we completely understand the feeling. So lean into your affections when you Fly COS, and fall in love with Colorado’s small airport.
Just 10 miles from The Broadmoor!
We all win when everyone pitches in. Here’s a look at our community impact.
At The Broadmoor, we firmly believe in the power of a thriving community, recognizing its benefits for everyone involved. This conviction drives our commitment to being a steadfast community partner. Every year, The Broadmoor family of employees dedicate volunteer hours to support various organizations, making a tangible impact and enhancing lives.
Supporting Springs Rescue Mission in their mission to provide holistic support for the homeless population, we recently collected warm outerwear through an employee coat drive. Additionally, El Pomar Foundation and The Anschutz Foundation, both associated with the resort, each contributed funds to purchase a refrigerated truck,
allowing the mission to safely transport prepared food from The Broadmoor and other organizations. The Broadmoor donates more than 8,000 pounds of food annually to the mission.
Recognizing education as the foundation of a thriving community, we’ve proudly supported initiatives in El Paso County Schools. This
past year, in honor of the 140th anniversary of Seven Falls as a tourism destination, The Broadmoor partnered with local third-grade classrooms to decorate four-foot-tall statues of Seven Falls’ mascot, Chester the Chipmunk. The students’ creations were displayed along a trail leading to Seven Falls, and each classroom enjoyed a field trip to see them on display.
Committed to ending homelessness in our community, we collaborate with organizations like Homeward Pikes Peak, offering support and donations.
Understanding that fighting hunger is a shared responsibility, we actively participate in Care and Share initiatives, ensuring that no one goes hungry. Our most recent donation amounted to $6,000 to support programs.
Actively engaging in initiatives around Old Stage Road, we contribute to the improvement of local infrastructure, keeping it clean for recreational use and wildlife.
Strengthening educational foundations, our involvement with Fremont Elementary School includes dedicating a full day to help refresh and repaint the campus.
Acknowledging the importance of empowering students, we proudly contribute to Peak Education programs, with our most recent donation being several dozen televisions.
Reflecting our dedication to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, our support for Westside Cares includes a recent donation of television sets and other items.
Collaborating with Make-A-Wish Colorado, we make dreams come true for children facing critical illnesses.
Enhancing community bonding and entertainment, our participation in Fan Fest events includes sponsoring The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Prioritizing support for our military community, our collaboration with Army Community Service reflects our commitment.
Hosting two blood drives a year at The Broadmoor, our efforts have resulted in over forty whole blood donations, saving more than a hundred lives.
The Broadmoor Winter Polo Classic revives a century-old tradition.
Polo returned to The Broadmoor in February 2022 with the inaugural Broadmoor Winter Polo Classic. The event, a collaboration between the resort and the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, marks a renewed tradition at the resort.
The roots of polo at The Broadmoor trace back to its founder, Spencer Penrose, an avid equestrian who established The Broadmoor Polo Association and The Penrose Polo Park in 1924. The resort once had stables for more than 400 horses and at least four polo fields.
In 2024, more than 800 spectators gathered at the Norris Penrose Event Center to witness The Penrose Polo Team compete against Emerald Valley Polo. The spirited match, consisting of four sevenminute periods or “chukkers,” ended with the Penrose team hoisting the Spencer Penrose Polo Park Cup after a dramatic tiebreaker.
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
This annual event, presented by The Broadmoor in partnership with the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, brings back a centuryold equestrian tradition. Watch top players compete at the Norris Penrose Event Center, an open-air arena at the base of Pikes Peak.
For ticket information and room packages, visit WinterPoloClassic.org and Broadmoor.com
Since its founding in 1918, The Broadmoor has shone like a multifaceted jewel amidst its stunning Rocky Mountain setting. The resort has also seen its share of colorful human history, from wild Prohibition-era parties hosted by founder Spencer Penrose to hosting celebrity guests and world leaders. There was even a time when actor John Wayne delivered a shrimp platter to the room of unsuspecting guests (less several shrimp). Explore the dynamic and ongoing history of the world’s most unique resort with the newly updated book, The Broadmoor Story, available in the Signature Shop and online at Broadmoor.com
Watching the sun crest above the horizon from the summit of America’s Mountain is an unforgettable experience. While The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway operates yearround, weather permitting, it’s worth planning to board one of several specially scheduled sunrise trains to witness this panoramic natural masterpiece. Proceeds from sunrise train excursions benefit community organizations, including local schools, libraries, and first responders. Visit CogRailway.com for schedules and ticketing information, and pick up a copy of the new book All Aboard for America’s Mountain at the depot to discover the history and technological feats behind the world’s highest cog railway.
The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure, ranked by TripAdvisor among the “10 Best Experiences” worldwide, is a highflying adventure that propels you across the “Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado.” Located in the secluded South Cheyenne Canyon, the Soaring Adventure consists of ten zip lines, divided between the Woods and Fins (pictured) courses. They range in distance from 250 feet to 1,800 feet, with some moderate hiking, two rope-bridge crossings, and a controlled 180-foot rappel at the end that offers stunning views of Seven Falls and the canyon below.
All there is to do, see, eat, and experience at the world's most unique resort.
from our gardens, alongside a network of the world’s finest farmers and purveyors and a sommelier-led wine and cocktail program.
DEL LAGO
BROADMOOR WEST, LOBBY
AVAILABLE FOR BREAKFAST, DINNER
ATTIRE RESORT CASUAL
The Broadmoor Concierge is happy to make recommendations and reservations for any of our on-property restaurants. Call (844) 508-6717 or visit Broadmoor.com/dining for dining reservations.
BROADMOOR HALL, LOWER LEVEL
AVAILABLE FOR DINNER
ATTIRE RESORT CASUAL
Featuring refined, seasonally driven American cuisine in elegant surroundings, Summit recently earned a Forbes Travel Guide FourStar rating. The chef-driven menu features fresh produce
Serving fine Italian cuisine with a lakeside view, diners may feel transported to the shores of Lake Como. Ristorante del Lago features house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza made from scratch in an open kitchen using fresh ingredients from the finest Italian producers. Try the specially curated Chef’s Menu, paired with a selection of Italian wines.
BROADMOOR SEVEN FALLS
AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH, DINNER (OPEN SEASONALLY)
ATTIRE CASUAL DRESS
Set amidst Colorado’s majestic Seven Falls, this dining experience offers breathtaking scenery. Inspired
by Gold Rush–era cuisine, the seasonal menu features uniquely Colorado dishes, including trout served seven ways, bison burgers, and wild boar green chili. Don’t miss the mixed grill. Pair your meal with Colorado craft beers or Prohibition-era cocktails like the Moonshine Mule.
LOBBY LEVEL OF THE GOLF AND SPA BUILDING
AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH, DINNER (OPEN SEASONALLY)
ATTIRE RECREATION
WEAR, CASUAL DRESS, OR RESORT CASUAL
A classically refined dining destination overlooking championship golf courses, The Grille offers refined yet relaxed dining. Enjoy American grill favorites with stunning mountain views.
BROADMOOR WEST, LOWER LEVEL
AVAILABLE FOR DINNER
ATTIRE CASUAL DRESS
This lively spot offers entertainment and family fun.
Enjoy American classics and sharable snacks in a relaxed, retro atmosphere. The bowling and dining areas offer a playful vibe with adult milkshakes alongside a range of Colorado microbrews, wines, and spirits. Menu highlights include Play Nachos, Colorado Wagyu burger, and charcuterie and pretzel board. Play is ideal for family gatherings and memorable nights out.
CORNER OF LAKE AND FIRST AVENUE, ACROSS FROM BROADMOOR MAIN
AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH, DINNER ATTIRE CASUAL DRESS
Step into the heart of English tradition at this historic gastropub. Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and hearty menu with British charm. Dating back to the 19th century, our cozy pub welcomes all with warm woods and traditional craftsmanship. Indulge in classics like fish and chips or hot pastrami sandwiches, best enjoyed on the rooftop patio. Pair your meal with a pint of ale and join in the nightly Ragtime tunes on the piano.
BROADMOOR MAIN, LOBBY
AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH, DINNER
ATTIRE RESORT CASUAL
A destination for exceptional steaks sourced exclusively from Eagles Nest Ranch, featuring intensely marbled and flavorful Wagyu beef. Pair your meal with selections from our extensive wine list and cocktail collection. Choose between the elegant main dining room or airy Le Jardin Room for any occasion. Enjoy a subtle French influence in our sharable starters, including our fresh seafood tower. Warm, freshly baked bread completes the experience.
ROOM
BROADMOOR MAIN, MEZZANINE LEVEL
AVAILABLE FOR BREAKFAST, SUNDAY BRUNCH
ATTIRE CASUAL DRESS, RESORT CASUAL
Start your day right in an elegant setting overlooking the lake. Whether for a quick breakfast or indulgent brunch, enjoy the European elegance with a variety of breads, pastries, and Rocky Mountain classics. Don’t miss our spectacular Sunday brunch, featuring an extensive menu accompanied by live piano music. Indulge in seafood at the raw bar and other chef-attended stations. Best enjoyed with a glass of Champagne.
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AVAILABLE FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER
When you don’t feel like venturing out, the fine foods of The Broadmoor come to you. Our exceptional culinary team has crafted tempting regional menus and dishes for your enjoyment. Please inform the operator of any food allergies.
From classic cocktails and appetizers to sandwiches, snacks, and divine chocolates, The Broadmoor has the perfect place for every appetite.
JULIE’S
BROADMOOR MAIN, LOWER LEVEL
Our own Parisian pâtisserie, where every moment is crafted with care and sublime sweetness. Perfect for every occasion, our offerings are fragrant with the delicious aromas from our on-site bakery and luxury chocolatier kitchen. Indulge in signature coffee, pastries, gelato, snacks, and our exclusive chocolates. Café Julie’s is a feast for the senses and a delightful treat for the taste buds.
HOTEL BAR
BROADMOOR MAIN, MEZZANINE LEVEL
Cozy lakeside bar offering a historic atmosphere to gather with family and friends. Enjoy deep couches or relax by the stone fireplace. All-day menu features small plates like Eagles Nest Ranch Wagyu sliders, Broadmoor Caesar salad, and tempting desserts.
BROADMOOR HALL, LOWER LEVEL
An eclectic and seductively inviting space perfect for enjoying cocktails with someone special. Intimate atmosphere and sophisticated menu ensure memorable occasions.
CORNER OF LAKE AND FIRST AVENUE, ACROSS FROM BROADMOOR MAIN
The Golden Bee is an authentic 19th-century English pub, painstakingly transported panel by panel to The Broadmoor in 1961. This unique history results in an authentically cozy
atmosphere, characterized by warm woods and traditional craftsmanship. It perfectly captures the essence of historic “palaces to drink,” offering a comforting haven reminiscent of times past.
BROADMOOR WEST, LOBBY
Transport yourself to an Italian hideaway with Mediterranean cocktails and classic bar dishes. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and seasonal aperitivo hour—a ritual to celebrate the evening with friends by Cheyenne Lake.
INFINITY POOL COMPLEX (OPEN SEASONALLY)
Relax with fresh salads, fish tacos, and frozen drinks by the pool. Dive into the sparkling blue water for a leisurely day with the family.
BROADMOOR WEST, LOWER LEVEL (OPEN SEASONALLY)
Casually chic café serving locally sourced salads, sandwiches, and sweet delights. Enjoy fresh coffee and juices with beautiful mountain views.
Hotel guests and members can tee off on our two championship golf courses or up their game with our award-winning racquet sports program. From sun-soaked fun at our outdoor infinity pool to an indulgent day at our Forbes Five-Star spa, you’ll find something to inspire.
INFORMATION + RESERVATIONS
CALL (719) 577-5790
The Broadmoor features two world-renowned golf courses—the West Course and the famed East Course, where many USGA championships have been decided. It also has a fully stocked golf shop with Callaway clubs, clothing, and available instruction.
INFORMATION CALL (719) 577-5847 OR VISIT
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The Broadmoor’s program is rated one of the country’s top 20 tennis resorts by Tennis magazine. Facilities include
eight courts, including two Har-Tru clay courts and four pickleball courts (including one at Cloud Camp), as well as a fully stocked Racquet Sports Shop.
Impressive in both size and scope, the heated infinity pool, open seasonally, features a beach-like “zero-entry” slope that gradually reaches a maximum depth of five feet. The 11,000-square-foot pool’s crystal-clear water appears to blend seamlessly into the lake. The complex also features Slide Mountain, with two waterslides built into a rock-scape that mimics
the pool’s mountainous backdrop. A children’s pool and a small bubble-jet fountain are also nearby, as are two fourteen-person whirlpools.
The indoor swimming pool continues on the ground floor of The Broadmoor Spa and Golf Club. Open yearround, the pool is located in a large, airy, and light-filled room outfitted in signature Broadmoor style. Daily fitness classes are also held in the pool. A whirlpool overlooking the golf course is located just outside the pool’s door and is also open year-round, as is an adjacent two-lane lap pool.
RESERVATIONS CALL (855) 421-4301 OR VISIT
BROADMOOR.COM
The Forbes Five-Star Spa at The Broadmoor offers an array of individualized treatments, products from Sanitas Skincare, and services in an ultra-relaxing environment. Spa guests are invited to use all the spa’s amenities during the same day of their scheduled treatment. Treatment slots do book up,
however. We recommend booking your services in advance to ensure availability.
The Broadmoor Salon offers a full range of hair, makeup, and nail services, as well as products from Davines. The salon is staffed by highly trained and experienced professionals who specialize in providing personalized services to each guest.
Featuring an extensive selection of health and wellness programs for guests of all ages and skill levels, including personal training sessions and daily complimentary fitness classes.
Explore The Broadmoor in a whole new way using our app-based scavenger hunt. This interactive activity is perfect for groups large or small. The Broadmoor Hunt utilizes your phone’s camera and video functions in order to complete challenges around the hotel premises.
Guests may also take in the spectacular mountain views as they cruise Cheyenne Lake in paddleboats or electric Lightning Bug skiffs. Paddleboats, available seasonally and included in the daily resort fee, are located at the Lakeside Boat Dock and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lightning Bug rentals are available for an additional fee.
Join The Broadmoor Concierge and learn more about The Broadmoor’s past, including legends, lore, and other interesting stories. Regularly scheduled tours take place throughout the week. Private tours for small groups may also be arranged.
The Broadmoor’s movie theater is free and open to guests, with showings each evening and matinees on the weekends.
The Broadmoor offers full- or half-day camp sessions for kids ages 3 to 12, providing supervised excursions and exciting on-property activities. Available daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and Thanksgiving through Christmas, our camp counselors have planned a wide variety of fun, age-appropriate activities including outdoor lessons, arts and crafts, STEM activities, and nature walks.
Our partners at Broadmoor Nannies offer in-room babysitting services available year-round. All nannies have passed a background check and are CPR and first aid certified.
From fashionable women’s and men’s clothing and accessories from top designers to jewelry, fine art, locally crafted goods, signature items, apparel, spa products, and more, you’ll find something for everyone.
THE BROADMOOR JEWELRY COMPANY
RETAIL PLAZA
Featuring renowned designers Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Mikimoto, John Hardy, Pesavento, Temple St. Clair, Penny Preville, Birks Group, and many more.
THE BROADMOOR TRADITIONAL
ART GALLERY
NORTHMOOR BUILDING
Emphasizing timeless work in a variety of themes, subjects, and mediums. This includes serene landscapes, compelling portraits and still lifes, and an extensive bronze collection that’s sure to impress.
GIBSON’S MINERAL GALLERY
NORTHMOOR BUILDING
Celebrating the beauty of exotic stones and fossils from around the world. Designs include furniture, mounted specimens, jewelry, and board games.
STRATA
RETAIL PLAZA
Your destination for oneof-a-kind art, handmade jewelry, gifts, and decorations made from beautiful gems and crystals.
RETAIL PLAZA
Founded in 2001 at Sea Island with a single cashmere sweater, Peter Millar has grown into a premium menswear lifestyle brand featuring a wide range of casual sportswear, tailored dress furnishings, and luxury and performance golf attire.
RETAIL PLAZA
The À La Mode collection features some of the finest jewelry designers and artisans in the industry, with a focus on bold, modern, and unique designs like Katy Briscoe, Bayco Jewels, and Aletto Brothers.
RETAIL PLAZA
Since 1967, Rutledge’s has offered the finest quality, fit, value, and service. Collections include Brioni, Robert Graham,
Robert Talbott, Zanella, Baracuta, St. Croix, Paige, Remy Leather, Citizens of Humanity, Gravati, Allen Edmonds, and Alden shoes, as well as accessories from Bohlin, Pantherella socks, and Lucchese boots.
THE BROADMOOR SHOP
BROADMOOR WEST
Featuring men’s and women’s specialty apparel, distinctive accessories, hats, sundries, and gifts. Don’t miss The Children’s Collection, featuring fun fashions, toys, books, games, and gifts for kids and teens.
THE WESTERN ART GALLERY
SOUTHMOOR BUILDING
Through the work of our nationally renowned and regional artists, this gallery focuses on the culture of the West, featuring an abundance of bronze work, from cowboys and Native Americans to the wildlife that occupies the land and sky.
YARID’S SHOES
SOUTHMOOR BUILDING
Featuring the finest collection of men’s, women’s, and children’s footwear, including designs from Tory Burch, Salvatore Ferragamo, JSlides, and Sorel. Luxury handbags and accessories by Longchamp, Rebecca Minkoff, and Hammitt are also available.
BASE CAMP, THE BROADMOOR WILDERNESS
EXPERIENCE SHOP
BROADMOOR SOUTH
From signature apparel and gifts to gear, Base Camp features notable brands such as KÜHL, Cotopaxi, and Patagonia.
THE BOUTIQUE AT THE BROADMOOR
SOUTHEASTMOOR BUILDING
Shop a curated collection highlighted by brands such as FRAME, Lululemon, and Derek Lam. Also a perfect shop to buy a unique gift, featuring MacKenzie-Childs, NEST candles, whimsical ceramics, greeting cards, and more.
RETAIL PLAZA
Specializing in 19th-century U.S. flags, exceptional period maps, and one-of-a-kind Americana. The Great Republic also carries vintage British Empire and American sporting antiques and collectibles.
THE CHILDREN’S COLLECTION
BROADMOOR WEST
Find children’s classic apparel from Lilly Pulitzer and Peter
Millar and whimsical and fun styles for kids to play in, as well as exciting games, books, and toys. Featuring the popular Jellycat plush and Kids Made Modern interactive toys, and signature Broadmoor apparel.
RACQUET SHOP
GOLF + SPA BUILDING, LOWER LEVEL
This award-winning shop features tennis, pickleball, and fitness apparel, as well as footwear, equipment, and accessories. Racquet
customization and rental equipment are also available. Lessons with our toprated teaching staff can be arranged year-round.
GOLF + SPA BUILDING, FIRST FLOOR
A full-service pro shop featuring men’s and women’s golf and logo apparel and accessories, as well as equipment and rentals from Callaway. The Broadmoor Golf Pro Shop has been ranked in the top 100 golf shops every year since 1998 and has received numerous national awards. Club repair and storage are also available.
GOLF + SPA BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR
With everything you need to create a more glamorous you, this shop features mineral makeup, hair and nail products, and gift items.
GOLF + SPA BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR
Everything you need to look and feel your best while on the go, including fashionable activewear from Under Armour and Beyond Yoga, and swimwear for women and men, as well as swimming and exercise accessories, snacks, and supplements.
GOLF + SPA BUILDING, THIRD FLOOR
Extend your Broadmoor Spa experience to your home with bath and body care products, candles, and accessories from The Spa Shop.
BROADMOOR MAIN
Take home a wonderful representation of The Broadmoor with our selection of branded gifts and apparel.
be engaged to prepare an intimate meal in the home’s gourmet kitchen, served in the formal dining room, which seats 16 guests. The grand parlor can accommodate 60 people for seated dinners or 120 for receptions.
The Broadmoor Estate Collection offers the ultimate in private, residential-style luxury, as well as all the amenities and service that The Broadmoor has to offer.
A 12,000-square-foot, five-bedroom residence on The Broadmoor’s main campus surrounded by lush, meticulously landscaped gardens and lawns, this exquisite historic residence provides a timeless backdrop for romantic wedding celebrations and ample space for families to celebrate together. Each of the estate’s five bedrooms features a king or two queen beds and a private bathroom. Broadmoor chefs may also
The nearby Broadmoor Brownstones, each with two bedrooms, offer additional options for luxurious residential-style lodging. Unwind next to the fire in the elegant living room or entertain in the formal dining room, adjacent to a gourmet kitchen that opens onto a private terrace. On the fourth floor, a casual lounge opens onto a large patio with an outdoor fireplace and magnificent mountain views.
Each of the charmingly appointed Broadmoor Cottages, available in one to eight-bedroom configurations, features inviting parlors with high-beamed ceilings, wood floors, natural stone fireplaces, and spectacular views of the East Golf Course and Cheyenne Mountain.
Located just beyond the edges of the main campus, the all-inclusive Wilderness Experiences offer exceptional settings and one-of-a-kind vacations seamlessly blended with the resort’s signature luxury and hospitality.
Perched atop Cheyenne Mountain at an elevation of 9,200 feet, The Broadmoor’s Cloud Camp provides a unique experience that’s worlds removed from the ordinary. Guests have the option of arriving in style by a chauffeured vehicle, hiking, or via a guided mule ride. Guests staying at the allinclusive retreat have all the fabulous Broadmoor amenities at their disposal, with regularly scheduled shuttle service to the main campus. Cloud Camp is available April through October.
Situated in the heart of a lush valley and surrounded by the Pike National Forest, The Broadmoor’s Ranch at Emerald Valley offers an immersive, all-inclusive atmosphere where the experience can be as active or as restorative as you’d like. Accommodations consist of ten guest cabins with one or two bedrooms, with a maximum of 32 guests at any given time. Guests staying at the all-inclusive Ranch can also enjoy the activities and amenities available at the main resort. The Broadmoor’s Ranch at Emerald Valley is available April through October.
Nestled in a stunning pineand-aspen-covered mountain setting bordering the Lost Creek Wilderness, the Orvis-endorsed, all-inclusive Broadmoor Fly Fishing Camp is a true angler’s paradise. With access to five miles of private water along the serene Tarryall River, guests can enjoy a diversity of productive fishing habitats. Fly Fishing Camp is available for overnight stays, family reunions, and meeting retreats from May through October. All equipment is provided.
Broadmoor Outfitters, located across from the Golden Bee, is your headquarters for outdoor activities at The Broadmoor. Visit BroadmoorOutfitters. com or call (719) 471-6168 to speak with an experienced professional and plan your next adventure.
Experience a high-flying adventure that propels you across “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado.” Located in the secluded South Cheyenne Canyon, The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure consists of ten zip lines (divided between two courses) that range in distance from 250 feet to 1,800 feet as well as moderate hiking, rope bridges, and a controlled 180-foot rappel that offers stunning views of Seven Falls and the canyon below.
Your Wild West Experience begins with a chauffeured ride up Old Stage Road. You’ll park in a forested canyon where you will learn and hone the skills once necessary to survive in the Wild West. Perfect your aim using standing archery targets and proceed onto a walking range populated by a variety of targets. Your guide will then show you the proper technique for tomahawk throwing, and you will have the
opportunity to throw at three timber targets. Finally, have fun plinking away on the pellet gun range. This experience lasts about 2.5 hours and has a minimum age of 5.
Perfect for intimate groups, executive outings, and individuals of all skill levels, our Colorado Springs resort offers a variety of instructional experiences as well as guided fly fishing trips that offer a fantastic opportunity to catch that once-in-a-lifetime trophy fish. Our professional guides provide complete instruction and personalized attention tailored to your level of experience or request. They also practice catch and release if desired.
Experience “The Sport of Kings” through this unique opportunity that allows you an up-close encounter with our majestic birds of prey. Start with the Beginners Lesson, where you will get the chance to interact with a variety of captive-bred, trained birds and hold a trained hawk on your fist. During the Intermediate
Lesson, you’ll venture out onto one of The Broadmoor’s scenic trails, where under supervision of an expert, you will cast the hawk into a nearby pine and watch as it follows you from tree to tree, returning to your glove for a small reward. Both experiences are about 1.5 hours long and may be combined.
Broadmoor Outfitters invites you to experience the unique thrill of rock climbing in Colorado through challenging and rewarding excursions. Whether you have never climbed, have some experience, or are a seasoned climber, our guides will select the area and routes to provide a memorable experience. Guided climbing trips include a professional guide, all climbing equipment and shoes, water, and transportation.
Whether you are looking for an adventurous, heart-pounding hike or an easier, informational tour with a naturalist, Broadmoor Outfitters will select the best trail to fit your abilities and interests. Popular
options include hikes among the sandstone formations of the Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space, the forested-gateway views of North Cheyenne Cañon, or the more strenuous Section 16 trail. With the many miles of trails that surround The Broadmoor, the perfect hike for you lies just around the corner. Guides will share their knowledge of the area and keep you on the right path.
Whether you embark on a mountain biking adventure with our experienced guides or explore the area on your own, you’ll find everything you need for the ultimate Colorado biking adventure with Broadmoor Outfitters.
• BIKE RENTALS
We offer mountain bikes, fat-tire, and hybrid bikes for your riding pleasure.
• GUIDED BIKE RIDES
Rides include an experienced guide, a properly sized mountain, hybrid, or fat-tire bike (if available), helmet, water, and transportation. Options include Best of Colorado Guided Mountain Bike Tour, Garden of the Gods Bike Tour, Cog Up/Bike Down Pikes Peak Adventure, and the Gold Camp Biking Tour.
Enjoy a full-day rafting trip through Bighorn Sheep Canyon or on the worldrenowned Arkansas River with the professional guides of Broadmoor Outfitters. Bighorn Sheep Canyon is ideal for beginner and intermediate rafters. Here you’ll find several Class III rapids—generally described as easy to navigate with some whitecaps. The Arkansas River offers a variety of rapids, from Class II to Class IV, and flows through some of the most scenic parts of Colorado, including the Royal Gorge and the Browns Canyon National Monument.
Explore Colorado’s natural and cultural heritage at these area attractions.
THE BROADMOOR MANITOU AND PIKES
PEAK COG RAILWAY
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The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway departs from Manitou Depot and operates yearround, weather permitting. Arriving thirty minutes before your scheduled departure is recommended, as are advance e-ticket purchases. The round trip is about three hours—one hour up, forty minutes at the summit, and one hour and ten minutes back down to the depot.
THE BROADMOOR
SEVEN FALLS
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The only waterfall in Colorado on National Geographic’s list
of International Waterfalls, and one of the state’s most captivating natural wonders. Located on the campus of The Broadmoor, Seven Falls is open seasonally and is easily accessed via a complimentary shuttle that runs to and from the main resort. Hotel guests may also enjoy walking a nature path that leads to Seven Falls and Restaurant 1858.
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Located in the lobby and hallway of The Broadmoor Golf Club building, The Colorado Golf Hall of Fame Museum is open to all guests during hours when the Golf Club is open and is free of charge.
CORNER OF PARK AND MESA AVENUES ACROSS THE STREET FROM BROADMOOR WEST
In 1919, a year after The Broadmoor opened, Julie Penrose, wife of Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose, guided the construction of a small chapel on the hotel’s grounds. She named it Pauline Chapel after her granddaughter, in gratitude for their family’s safety during
World War I. Designed by local architect Thomas MacLaren and built in the Basilica style, the chapel resembles a cathedral in miniature. Today, it serves as a serene spot for meditation and retreat, appreciated by hotel guests for its unique art collection and as a venue for a seasonal concert series, as well as weekly nondenominational services.
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Penrose Heritage Museum, created in honor of Broadmoor founders Spencer and Julie Penrose, exhibits personal artifacts, film footage, and photographs alongside carriages and the official race car collection of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The museum is owned and operated by El Pomar Foundation, the nonprofit grant-making organization founded by the Penroses in 1937. Located next to Broadmoor Hall, the museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.) Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is complimentary. While the museum is designed as a self-guided experience, guided tours are available with advance reservations.
While a stay at The Broadmoor feels like a holiday any time of the year, partaking in one of our seasonal events makes for a truly unforgettable experience.
FATHER’S DAY
JUNE 13 –16
Fly fishing, golf, quality family time, and opportunities to just relax—what more could a father want?
THE BROADMOOR PIKES PEAK
INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB
JUNE 23
Watch the thrilling, high-octane action as competitors vie to be “King of the Mountain” during America’s secondoldest motorsports event, after the Indianapolis 500.
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
JULY 2–8
Enjoy patriotic celebrations, musical performances, and special events, all leading to the grand finale of the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
AUGUST 30–SEPTEMBER 3
In honor of a holiday that recognizes hard work and dedication, we invite you to shift your focus to valuable time with friends and family, creating memories to cherish for a lifetime.
NOVEMBER 28 –DECEMBER 1
Kick off the holiday season with a reservation at any of The Broadmoor dining venues.
WHITE LIGHTS
NOVEMBER 30
Don’t miss the White Lights Ceremony, when Santa helps flip the switch on the resort’s annual display of millions of twinkling holiday lights.
DECEMBER 13, 14, 20, 21, 24
Back by popular demand, singer Debby Boone returns to headline The Broadmoor’s annual holiday show. This cherished holiday tradition pairs seasonal favorites in a variety show format, sprinkled with a few surprises. Joining Boone are Broadway star Marcus Lovett, the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, and Ken Miller and The Broadmoor Pops.
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 20–JANUARY 1
Daily events, pickleball on our indoor courts, and classes such as “The B’s and Q’s of Etiquette” and waltz lessons add something special to
each date on the calendar during our Twelve Days of Christmas celebration.
DECEMBER 31
Join us for a traditional black-tie-optional New Year’s Eve Dinner and Gala in Broadmoor Hall. Includes a five-course meal and music by Ken Miller and The Broadmoor Pops, joined by Broadway star Marcus Lovett and singer Julie Bradley.
DECEMBER 31
The more casual Bash, held in The Broadmoor’s International Center, features dance music by a DJ, along with a cash bar throughout the event and a champagne toast at midnight.
THE BROADMOOR WINTER
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
The Broadmoor, in partnership with the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, brings back a century-old equestrian tradition with this annual event that pits The Penrose Polo Team against Emerald Valley Polo in a spirited exhibition match. Watch top players compete at the Norris Penrose Event Center, an open-air arena at the base of Pikes Peak.
APRIL 18 –20, 2025
Make plans to celebrate Easter weekend at The Broadmoor with special brunches and an egg hunt.
APRIL 3–5, 2025
Guitarist and host Earl Klugh’s annual Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor features an event-filled weekend of concerts and activities.
MAY 9–11, 2025
Treat Mom like a queen with a celebratory stay at The Broadmoor. Be sure to make reservations for our lavish Mother’s Day Brunch, featuring a spread of pastries, seafood, meats, cheeses, eggs every which way, and gorgeous desserts.
MAY 23–27, 2025
Welcome summer with a fun-filled extended weekend at The Broadmoor. Enjoy a wide variety of special activities and scheduled events, along with world-class dining, golf, tennis, and spa.
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ESSENTIALS
THE SPA AT THE BROADMOOR AND THE BROADMOOR SALON
Top tips for caring for your skin at high altitude.
By Rebecca TreonAs much as there is to love about Colorado, it’s also the perfect storm of things potentially damaging your skin: Dry air, high altitude, sun, extreme cold and heat, and wind can all be irritating. We asked Cassie Hernandez, The Broadmoor’s Spa, Salon & Fitness Director, for tips on caring for your body’s largest organ.
DOUBLE DOWN ON MOISTURIZER
Use a thicker, more concentrated moisturizer with a serum base to penetrate deeper and provide a more lasting barrier.
WEAR SUNSCREEN
Wearing sunscreen daily is one of Hernandez’s nonnegotiables, as potentially damaging UVA and UVB rays are stronger at higher elevations.
DRINK WATER
The human body absorbs water at a surprising rate, Hernandez says, which promotes wellhydrated skin.
TAKE A COOLER SHOWER
A hot shower is one of life’s little luxuries, especially in winter—which is when skin is prone to dry out.
Hernandez recommends turning the shower to cool just before you get out to close the pores and lock in moisture.
CHECK YOUR INGREDIENTS
Natural is better, whether for your face or all-over products. Hernandez recommends avoiding products with lots of unpronounceable ingredients. She says pure coconut or avocado oil works wonderfully for your body.
ENJOY A MONTHLY FACIAL
Hernandez encourages including a monthly facial in your skincare routine. Hernandez’s fave is the Rise and Shine Facial, which gently exfoliates and leaves skin smooth and supple.
The Forbes Five-Star Spa at The Broadmoor and The Broadmoor Salon feature an array of treatments, products, and services in a relaxing environment. Spa guests are invited to use all the spa’s amenities on the day of their scheduled treatment. Treatment slots do book up, however. We recommend booking your services in advance to ensure availability. Visit Broadmoor.com or call (844) 508-6717 for reservations.
The Broadmoor’s head of landscaping shares advice for cultivating a thriving home garden.
By Brittany Anas
It’s a common experience: After leaving The Broadmoor and admiring its beautiful grounds, you may find yourself inspired to enhance your own yard. From the more than 600 flowerpots blooming across the resort’s grounds to the airy, plant-filled Le Jardin Room at La Taverne, the impeccable landscaping complements the resort’s Mediterranean-inspired architecture.
Much of the landscaping magic happens on-site at The Broadmoor’s greenhouses, where staff members cultivate more than 200 varieties of flowers for the resort and its wilderness properties—tulips, daffodils, marigolds, petunias, geraniums, zinnias, and more. “We’re always one season ahead,” says Fred Dickman, Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Resort Grounds. “In July, we’re growing poinsettias.”
Here Dickman shares some of his best tips for creating thriving outdoor spaces at home:
The secret to growing beautiful flowers and thriving plants?
Having great soil, Dickman says. Every flower and plant has a pH range that it prefers. Most thrive in soil with pH levels between 6 and 7. For example, tulips need soil with a pH between 6 and 7 for their bell-shaped flowers to bloom, while marigolds, and their bright orange poms, are a little more laid-back, thriving in soils with pH levels between 5.5 and 7.5, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac
Although pH soil test kits are available at local home stores, Dickman recommends obtaining a more comprehensive analysis of your soil’s nutrient composition, along with its pH, from a local nursery or cooperative extension. Once you have assessed your soil, you can determine the necessary steps to optimize it for the specific plants, trees, or flowers you intend to cultivate.
Not all plants thrive in all growing zones. To give you an idea of what perennial plants will do best in your own yard, enter your zip code into the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Dickman also recommends doing some on-the-ground research: Take a walk or drive around a historic neighborhood that’s near you and see what types of shrubs are thriving and that catch your eye. Use an app like PlantNet to aid in identification.
When you walk the resort grounds, you’ll notice intentional layering within the landscaping, with graduations in height—from the manicured lawns to the flowers and shrubbery and, finally, largerscale canopies of trees. “It creates a great visual effect and adds contrast,” Dickman says.
Dickman has a few favorite flowers and shrubs. Roses make a big impact (but do beware, deer love them, too). Forsythias are a quick-growing option with vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. Lilacs not only enhance the beauty of your yard but also fill the air with a delightful fragrance. Dickman likes to place them near entrances so visitors are greeted by a subtle floral note.
For a more formal European look, consider parterre gardens —beds arranged in ornamental and symmetrical patterns. For an English countryside vibe, wildflowers are a charming choice.
In colder climates, evergreen shrubs can maintain visual interest even during the winter lull. Dickman particularly favors the Colorado blue spruce for its mix of greens, blues, and silvers.
Herbs are relatively easy to grow, as long as they’re in containers with proper drainage and receive sufficient sunlight. Dickman recommends cultivating oregano, basil, and cilantro indoors during the spring. Come summer, you can repot them and transfer them to your yard.
The Broadmoor’s culinary team cultivates a robust ecosystem of world-class ingredients to create unparalleled flavor.
By Callie Sumlin
The Broadmoor’s Executive Chef, Justin Miller, oversees all things culinary on the property: That’s twenty restaurants, cafés, lounges, and bars; 315,000 square feet of banquet event space; eighteen kitchens; and more than 1,200 team members on the food and beverage staff.
But perhaps the most impressive component of the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond resort’s culinary program is the carefully orchestrated symphony conducted behind the scenes to ensure peak freshness, flavor, and sustainability. “I don’t think there’s any other resort that goes to the extent and efforts we are when it comes to amazing ingredients,” Miller says. “We’re bringing in the best of everything. From produce from our greenhouses and beef from our ranch to local produce from our community of small farmers to unique and incredible products from around the world.”
Whether it’s a high-end, contemporary meal at Summit, which recently earned a prestigious Forbes Four-Star rating, a Tuscaninspired feast at Ristorante del Lago, or a leisurely lunch at The Grille, guests can taste that dedication in every bite. From farm to fork and beyond, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Miller and his team have created a tightly contained and interconnected culinary ecosystem.
“I come from a small rural area where farming is woven in with the fabric of life,” Miller says. That connection to agriculture guides his dedication to local sourcing— which starts as close to home as it gets, with produce cultivated on-property at The Broadmoor’s greenhouses and gardens.
From fragrant, fresh herbs to juicy tomatoes, the chefs are hands-on in the greenhouses, growing good flavor from the ground up. Despite Colorado’s relatively short growing season, The Broadmoor’s greenhouses operate nearly year-round, with chefs harvesting radishes, turnips, lettuces, and more to use in the property’s restaurants. “There’s not much we have to do to such great ingredients,” Miller says. “We keep it simple and let the food shine.”
Beyond the resort’s borders, Broadmoor chefs also source the best from Colorado’s small farmers. “We are bringing in more fresh, seasonal items than ever: Palisade peaches, Olathe corn, Pueblo chiles,” Miller says. Given the size of the culinary program, The Broadmoor can purchase pallets of produce from local farmers, directly impacting the local economy and supporting the producers. From cultivated mushrooms to crisp asparagus to nutrient-dense microgreens, the culinary team considers every component of what makes it onto guests’ plates.
The Broadmoor Concierge is happy to make recommendations and reservations for any of our on-property restaurants. You can also make reservations online. Visit Broadmoor.com/dining or call (844) 508-6717 for dining reservations.
Guests who have had the pleasure of tucking into a juicy steak at La Taverne or an expertly prepared beef crudo at Summit already know how delicious The Broadmoor’s Wagyu beef is. Raised exclusively for The Broadmoor at Eagles Nest Ranch, a 50,000-plus-acre ranch in northern Colorado, the cattle are the most genetically pure Wagyu herd in America, boasting 98 percent full-blooded heritage breeding. The cattle graze in open pastures—the same pastures that provide wildflower nectar and pollen for The Broadmoor’s Eagles Nest Ranch honeybees—and are fed a diet free of antibiotics and growth hormones. “The team at the ranch prides themselves on the quality of food that the cattle receive, and all of that yields the buttery-rich flavors that our guests enjoy,” Miller says.
The Broadmoor’s on-campus butchery program breaks these sustainably harvested animals down into gorgeously marbled hand-cut chops, steaks, and cuts for use in menus across the resort.
From cultivating their own products to supporting artisanal farmers and producers from across the globe, no sourcing detail is too small for Chef Miller and his team. Take the resort’s honey program. Beekeeper KJ Tencza of Illuman Apiary has spent nearly a
decade tending to the resort’s hives. That signature honey, blended from honey harvests throughout the seasons, is integrated into countless applications and recipes throughout The Broadmoor, from cocktails to baked goods. Guests can also find jars of this sweet elixir for sale at Café Julie’s. “The honey is harvested here in Colorado from local fields, which is a benefit for nutrition and allergies and also offers a unique experience for our guests,” Miller says.
Then there are kitchen staples like olive oil. The Broadmoor has partnered with Castello di Ama, a small-production, 300-tree olive farm in Italy’s Tuscan hills, to source an exceptionally pure product. The resort goes through cases of this flavorful oil at Ristorante del Lago, along with other high-quality Italian imports, such as charcuterie and balsamic vinegar. From imported cheese to Valrhona chocolate, fragrant truffles to sustainably procured wild fish, The Broadmoor’s culinary team searches far and wide for the best.
Ask Chef Miller why he and his team go to such lengths to source their ingredients, and he will respond with one word: flavor. “Hands down, it all comes back to flavor. If you harvest a tomato in Mexico and ship it to Colorado, it’s green and sits in a warehouse. We’re in our greenhouse harvesting tomatoes at peak ripeness for use the same day. The sweetness and quality greatly impact the guests’ experience.”
At the intersection of rugged and refined resides celebrated Colorado Springs craft whiskey maker Distillery 291.
By Matthew Schniper
In his earlier life, Michael Myers was a jet-setting photographer shooting celebrities for magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair. Profoundly affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, he left the glamorous world of New York fashion and beauty photography behind and headed West.
Myers relocated with his family from lower Manhattan, where they lived at the time, to Colorado Springs. He continued commuting for photography assignments and, on a flight home, read an article about the marketing professional who created Hendrick’s Gin. “If he can do it, why can’t I make whiskey?” Myers thought.
Myers read everything he could on the subject and watched copious YouTube videos. He enlisted his friend Mike Bristol, owner of Bristol Brewing, to teach him about brewing beer, a critical step in making whiskey. When Myers realized that even the smallest professional still cost tens of thousands of dollars, he drew on his mechanical drawing background to design his own. He engaged a welder to fashion copper photogravure plates from a past photography exhibit into a pot still. His past art would shape his new endeavor.
Myers didn’t intend to make anything akin to Kentucky bourbon or Tennessee whiskey. “I set out to make a Western whiskey,” he says. “Something big, bold, and beautiful, like the state of Colorado.”
Myers selected a yeast strain not typically used in making whiskies. He sourced malted rye and other grains more often used in brewing beer. He chose to add charred aspen wood staves to barrels of his aging whiskey to impart unique flavors. Myers named his distillery 291 Colorado Whiskey, after the number of his dorm room at the Savannah College of Art and Design and the Manhattan address of the world’s first gallery dedicated solely to photography.
Myers’s personal story also informs Distillery 291’s “rugged, refined, and rebellious” style, as its tagline states. Descended from Scottish, Irish, and English heritage, Myers was raised on his family’s horse farms in Georgia and Tennessee. “I used to play stuntman in the hayloft of my barn, falling into the hay bales,” he reminisces. He was also the only member of his family to saddle his horse Western style rather than English. In whiskey, as in life, Myers blazed his own path.
Others have taken notice. Shortly over a year after distilling his first batches inside a 300-square-foot workspace, his whiskies earned two Liquid Gold nods from the influential Jim Murray Whisky Bible. A string of awards and recognition followed.
“It’s about consistency,” Myers says of Distillery 291’s products, adding that each award signifies something special along the way. Although the distillery has grown into a much larger space and added to its staff, its bourbons, ryes, and other whiskies are still handcrafted using the same techniques and in a bold, Western style.
New in 2024, The Broadmoor has launched a single-barrel program, procuring private, single-barrel selections from major national distilleries. Barrels from Distillery 291 were some of the first chosen by Broadmoor VP of Food and Beverage David Patterson and his team. The bottles sport co-branded labels to highlight the collaboration, something that’s meaningful to Patterson who, as a Kentucky native, has “a strong affinity for the craft,” he says.
In February, 291 Colorado Whiskey was named Brand Innovator of the Year at the Icons of Whisky America Awards. The award specifically noted 291’s E Colorado Whiskey “Experimental” product line, demonstrating “a commitment to constant innovation and improvement,” as well as “relentless creativity and passion.”
The Broadmoor partnered with 291 Colorado Whiskey to launch its “Meet the Maker” dinner and tasting series in 2023. Since then, the resort has hosted specially curated pairing dinners with Sazerac, Breckenridge Distillery, and Monte Bernardi winery. The ongoing series provides “an opportunity for us to showcase our partnerships for our guests at the hotel,” says David Patterson, The Broadmoor’s VP of Food and Beverage. “We spend a tremendous amount of time focused on procurement,” he says. To stay informed of upcoming Meet the Maker dates, visit Broadmoor.com/events and sign up for our newsletter.
Ice-cream-topped bubble waffles, available exclusively at Seven Falls, are the team’s latest confectionary creation.
By Matthew SchniperYou’ll undoubtedly encounter a variety of frozen treats during your stay at The Broadmoor—ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and more, available in an array of tempting flavors. All these delectables are crafted by The Broadmoor Creamery, the in-house kitchen
responsible for creating a diverse range of confections for every restaurant, café, lounge, and bar on the property, as well as for banquets. “In typical Broadmoor fashion, we do it all,” says David Patterson, The Broadmoor’s VP of Food and Beverage.
Play at The Broadmoor showcases classic American ice cream, while Café Julie’s and Ristorante del Lago are known for their gelato offerings. La Taverne features sorbets among its many dessert options.
Falling Waffles, a seasonal food cart located outside Restaurant 1858 at the base of Seven Falls, is the spot to experience The Broadmoor’s
newest creation—ice-cream-topped bubble waffles with enticing toppings. Patterson explains that these unique waffle cones, made with rice flour and boasting a crispy, crunchy exterior and chewy interior, originated as a popular street food in Hong Kong. “We’ve adapted them into a format that makes sense for sundaes,” he says.
Although guests can choose their own house-churned ice cream flavor, including vegan options, along with custom toppings and sauces, Patterson advises, “The best way to enjoy our bubble waffles is through the signature sundaes we created.” His top pick? The 1858 Gold Rush, a sweet-and-savory option made with vanilla bean ice cream topped with caramel popcorn, chocolate chips, and caramel sauce.
By Tom Wilmes
colorado famously boasts more than 300 days of sunshine annually. While the elevation also means that most days are temperate, there are stretches when the mercury climbs toward brow-mopping levels. Fortunately, The Broadmoor’s Concierge is happy to assist with information and booking details on the numerous ways to keep cool at the resort. Here are some of our favorites:
The exhilarating sensation of cool mountain air against your face almost equals the rush of adrenaline you’ll experience on The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure. Located at Seven Falls, this thrilling experience comprises ten zip lines, divided between two courses and ranging in length from 250 feet to 1,800 feet, with some moderate hiking, two suspension bridges, and a controlled 180-foot rappel.
TAKE A TRAIN TO THE SUMMIT OF PIKES PEAK
It can snow any day of the year at the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak, where temperatures are consistently about thirty degrees cooler than at the base. Take in the views from the Summit Visitor Center (and don’t miss the world-famous donuts) during a three-hour round-trip excursion on The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
Fly fishing provides a perfect excuse to stand knee-deep in a cool mountain stream. Test the waters with a twohour introductory lesson at The Broadmoor Fish House, or opt for a half-day or fullday guided trip. For the ultimate experience, consider booking a stay at Fly Fishing Camp, The Broadmoor’s all-inclusive retreat situated along a private five-mile stretch of the Tarryall River.
The natural setting of a forested canyon floor along the banks of South Cheyenne Creek serves as the backdrop for your Wild West Experience with Broadmoor Outfitters. With a guide by your side, you’ll hone your skills at archery, engage in target practice with pellet guns, and experience the satisfying “thwack” of a tomahawk biting into a wooden target.
Rekindle the childhood thrill of zooming down a steep hill on two wheels—without the effort of an uphill climb. With a guided excursion from Broadmoor Outfitters, you can choose a leisurely cruise down Gold Camp Road, a historic forest road that’s closed to motorized vehicles, or opt for an exhilarating descent from the summit of America’s Mountain with the “Cog Up, Bike Down Pikes Peak Adventure.”
The delightful backdrop of water splashing and children playing sets the scene as you relax in the cool shade of a private cabana by The Broadmoor’s infinity-edge outdoor pool. Enjoy the ultimate comfort with a dedicated attendant ready to bring you a refreshing Mountain Mojito and a light lunch from the poolside café.
Clockwise from left page: The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Wild West Experience, landing a catch at Fly Fishing Camp.
Cheyenne Lake has been a central feature of The Broadmoor since the resort opened in 1918. Hotel guests can rent an electric Lightning Bug skiff and cruise the lake in style. Paddleboats, included in the daily resort fee, are also available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Lakeside Boat Dock.
The covered patio atop the Golden Bee, The Broadmoor’s authentic English pub, provides an ideal vantage to enjoy the view while remaining sheltered from the sun. Choose from a selection of beverages, such as a Prospector’s Pick Kölsch or a refreshing mug of root beer.
The all-inclusive Ranch at Emerald Valley offers a variety of activities to fill your day, including guided horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and mountain biking. As the evening sets in, take advantage of the secluded location and enjoy a soak in The Ranch’s hot tub, set among the pines.
The Broadmoor’s Little Theatre dates to the resort’s 1918 opening. It initially hosted theatrical and musical performances, along with Vaudeville acts. Today, the airconditioned theater screens family-friendly movies for hotel guests nightly, with additional weekend matinee showings.
Did you know that The Broadmoor crafts its own ice cream and gelato? Indulge in various gelato flavors at Café Julie’s, order a milkshake (adult versions, too) at Play, or treat yourself to an ice cream–filled bubble cone with your favorite toppings at Falling Waffles food truck, open seasonally at the base of Seven Falls.
The Broadmoor’s Falconry Experience provides a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with several birds of prey. A highlight is the exhilarating “whoosh” of streaking feathers as a falcon deftly weaves among your group to alight on its handler’s arm for a small reward.
The Broadmoor’s Cloud Camp is an all-inclusive retreat atop Cheyenne Mountain, far above the daily grind. Unwind as you sip a refreshing drink in a rocking chair, taking in the breathtaking view from the Main Lodge’s expansive porch. After a communal dinner, gather around a fire pit to roast s’mores and marvel at the star-filled sky.
The Five-Star Spa at The Broadmoor offers a range of rejuvenating treatments, including several customized hydrotherapy services. Most commence with a refreshing rinse in one of the spa’s two hydrotherapy showers, featuring eighteen showerheads, followed by a tranquil soak in a deep tub with your choice of bath salts and essential oils.
Play, The Broadmoor’s upscale bowling alley, restaurant, and game room, exudes retro-cool vibes. Indulge in tempting homemade milkshakes available in classic and nontraditional flavors. For grownups, options like the Frozen Irishman, made with whiskey, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and chocolate ice cream, add extra delight.
Stand at the foot of Seven Falls, the seven-tiered waterfall at the heart of Cheyenne Canyon, and let the refreshing mist wash over you as you immerse yourself in the natural splendor. Recharge with refreshments at Restaurant 1858, located at the base of the falls.
Le Jardin, the glass-roofed atrium within La Taverne restaurant, is filled with natural light and provides a cool and comfortable setting to savor a variety of salads, sandwiches, and entrees in a beautiful garden setting.
The Broadmoor’s twenty specialty retail shops showcase cool and current styles from brands like Peter Millar, Tory Burch, Lululemon, and more. Stay cool as you pop in and out of shops and discover the latest fashions.
While there are plenty of fun-filled activities to fill your day at The Broadmoor, some mornings call for a leisurely breakfast enjoyed in the comfort of your room, cottage, or suite. Let the resort’s inroom dining team bring your meal to you.
Keeping The Broadmoor’s courses in championship shape requires a tightly orchestrated interplay of hands-on work and technological know-how.By Jon Rizzi
“Consistency,” Oscar Wilde once quipped, “is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” An occasional golfer, Wilde never played The Broadmoor, where achieving consistency of course conditions requires more imagination and technology than even he could have envisioned.
“It’s an oddball mountain property,” Fred Dickman, The Broadmoor’s Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Resort Grounds, says of the course he and his team are preparing for the 2025 U.S. Senior Open. “On the same day, you can have frost in one area and have it baking in another.” He understands that such variations matter little to golfers, whether professionals, club members, or resort guests. They expect consistency in fairway turf and bunker sand, and for putts to roll at the same speed in the sun or the shade.
Dickman, East and West Course Superintendent Michael Sartori, and Superintendents Scott Metz (East) and Kyle Schmidt (West) share those expectations and exceed them every day. Members of their fifty-person team—greenkeepers, irrigation specialists, horticulturists, equipment managers, and landscape workers—start their workdays at 5 a.m., with assignments dictated largely by information gleaned from observation and, increasingly, from data gathering.
“You get to know your property like a farmer knows his land,” Dickman says. “The art of greenkeeping is feel, vision, experience.”
The Broadmoor features two world-renowned golf courses—the West Course and the famed East Course, where many USGA championships have been decided. It also has a fully stocked golf shop with Callaway clubs, clothing, and available instruction. To book a tee time, schedule a lesson, or get more information, contact the Golf Pro Shop at (844) 508-6717
He knows, for example, the ideal particle size and shape of the sand that works best in the flatbottomed bunkers and how long to “spin it with a Sand Pro to fluff it just enough so you won’t get a ‘fried egg’ lie.” He also knows how low to mow greens without losing hole locations and which greens can and can’t take a roller.
In 2025, The Broadmoor will begin a phased installation of a new irrigation system and launch a restoration project to return forty-two acres of irrigated rough to native grasses.
Technology informs many maintenance practices. Just below the surface of the courses lie hundreds of sensors that relay soil temperature, moisture, and salinity readings to a terminal in the maintenance building. That data—integrated with information about relative humidity, evaporation rates, and dew points from The Broadmoor’s weather station—allows the team to manage more than 2,000 individually controlled sprinkler heads on the 300-acre facility.
In preparation for the 2025 U.S. Open, The Broadmoor and the USGA have started using a new technology called the GS3. The same size and shape as a golf ball, this “smart ball” collects more than 15,000 data points to measure green speed, smoothness, trueness, and firmness anywhere on the course.
The USGA successfully tested the GS3 at its 2023 championships, and The Broadmoor has been using the device since March. This will give Dickman and Sartori more than enough time to master it before the 45th U.S. Senior Open tees off at The Broadmoor June 26–29, 2025. The event will be the fourth USGA championship held at The Broadmoor since 2008 and the ninth overall. Experience—and meteorological data— show Colorado Springs has some of the most unpredictable weather in the state. “We have learned how much a course can change between morning and afternoon,” Dickman says, citing the hygrometric shifts at the 2008 U.S. Senior Open, 2011 U.S. Women’s Open, and the 2018 event. “We’re prepared for anything.”
During championship week, work will begin no later than 3:30 a.m. and may not end until 11 p.m. Working from a punch list created after the previous day’s round, Sartori gives the team of fifty its marching orders and dispatches them around the course.
Bunkers get spun, and green surrounds are trimmed. Per the USGA’s direction, the mowers always cut from tee to green, shaving the fairways to a half-inch. Teeing areas on most holes will be shifted from the previous day to provide different angles and yardages.
Every poa annua green gets double-cut and— except for the heavily contoured first, fourth, and eighth greens—rolled each day. Green speeds will roll about 12 percent faster than what members and resort guests typically face. The process is all carefully orchestrated. “We’ll go with the USGA and cut the cups about a half-hour to forty-five minutes after the guys have mowed and rolled the greens,” Dickman says.
Those hole placements are crucial to the par-70 course’s defense. Players in the last two U.S. Senior Opens here averaged 31.43 and 32.04 putts per round, and only ten players (three in 2008, seven in 2018) finished below par, the lowest being 2008 champion Eduardo Romero’s six-under 274.
When the last group tees off each day, a couple of members from the maintenance crew team will be right behind them, pulling the flagsticks to prevent them from becoming someone’s souvenir. When the final putt drops on Sunday, a celebration will follow, and then it’s back to business as usual. “The course gets stressed during the championship,” Dickman says, “and we have to have it ready for golf the morning after.”
JUNE 23–29, 2025
Eight USGA championships have been contested on The Broadmoor’s famed East Course, including the 2018 U.S. Senior Open. The Broadmoor will again host the prestigious event in 2025, pitting top professional golfers ages 50 and older against one of the most challenging courses in modern history. Make plans to attend the 45th annual U.S. Senior Open at The Broadmoor, June 23–29, 2025. Details, including ticket packages, will be announced soon at Broadmoor.com/USSO2025
Competitors offer tips for playing well on the resort’s storied courses.
By Jon RizziEvery July, a hundred accomplished amateur golfers nationwide gather to compete in The Broadmoor Invitation—a tournament with roots dating back to 1921 and a prestigious list of champions, including World Golf Hall of Famers Lawson Little and Hale Irwin, as well as multiple PGA Tour champions.
“I love the history,” says Scott Beard, a two-time player from Trophy Club, Texas. “To be part of the tradition is such an appealing aspect of the tournament.” Like all invitees, Beard upholds this tradition as part of a two-man team in a flighted, scratch four-ball championship held over four days. The resort also offers activities for competitors’ guests, allowing Beard and partner Chris Goodspeed to “feel like pros” while their wives can play in a pickleball round-robin tournament, take a cooking class with a Broadmoor chef, or indulge in the resort’s other Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond amenities. As Beard humorously notes, “They love it, and so do we—because we feel less guilty about playing.”
With many players returning annually, the competition has evolved into a friendly yet fierce contest, especially when tackling greens that Jack Nicklaus deemed more challenging than those at Augusta National. Inside information, such as the following, could enhance a player’s chances of leaving with a coveted blue winner’s jacket—and an invitation to return.
“It’s a myth that all shots at The Broadmoor carry 15 percent farther than at sea level,” says Russ Miller, The Broadmoor’s Director of Golf. “Yes, a downmountain shot may travel 12 to 15 percent farther; however, a shot directly toward the mountain may carry closer to what it would at sea level.”
“Set yourself up to leave the hole between your ball and the mountain, even if you wind up short-sided,” Beard says. “Otherwise, it’s a downhill putt that may not look that way—and can get away from you quickly.”
“My first time there, the starter said putts would break away from the Will Rogers Shrine on Cheyenne Mountain,” says the event’s 2021 and 2022 champion Allen Schlup of Overland Park, Kansas. “Once you get a feel for it, it pays dividends.”
The Broadmoor’s East Course is famously challenging with its varied layout and unforgiving greens. But the West Course presents its own challenges. It features narrower fairways and more doglegs than its counterpart, making the course far more challenging off the tee.
The Broadmoor Invitation, July 21–25, 2024, attracts premier amateur players to compete at one of the world’s most-honored golf destinations over four rounds of stroke play. For application information, contact Director of Golf Russ Miller at (844) 508-6717 or rmiller@Broadmoor.com
The front nine holes of the East Course offer the most favorable scoring opportunities. During the 2018 U.S. Senior Open, holes 1 through 9 averaged 1.44 shots over par for the championship, whereas holes 10 through 18 averaged 3.28 over par. Eight of the course’s ten toughest holes are on the back nine. The most formidable? The downhill, left-dogleg par-4 10th.
The putting surfaces on both courses defend par with frustrating regularity. “You’re going to have some bad putts,” Beard says. “A two-footer can turn into an eight-foot comebacker. An approach to a foot in front of the hole can slowly roll a hundred feet back to you. Have a short memory and be patient.”
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Colorado Golf Hall of Famer
Nancy Roth Syms is still honing her skills.
By Jon RizziOf the 154 inductees voted into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame since 1973, fourteen have ties to The Broadmoor Golf Club. Only one continues to play there regularly. Now in her 80s, Nancy Roth Syms navigates the courses with grace, focusing on her short game as the years have tempered the power of her swing. “Up and down—that’s what saves you, especially with these greens!” she says.
Syms’s association with The Broadmoor began in 1968, when she and her husband, Billy, relocated to Colorado Springs. By then, her decorated amateur golf career already included multiple wins in prominent regional and national championships. Her prowess extended to international competition, contributing to triumphs as part of the 1964 and 1966 United States Curtis Cup teams against Great Britain and Ireland.
After missing the 1962 Curtis Cup, held at The Broadmoor, Syms reeled off five consecutive victories against strong fields in 1963 and qualified for a formidable 1964 U.S. squad, which retained the Cup with a victory at Royal Porthcawl in Wales. Syms considered turning pro until she “had the good fortune of marrying Billy” in 1965. His “sponsorship” allowed her to remain an amateur, competing on a third winning Curtis Cup team in 1976 and captaining another in 1980.
She also won prestigious tournaments like the 1972 and 1975 Broadmoor Ladies Invitation, then one of the premier women’s amateur golf events. In the 1975 championship match, she defeated future World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez. Syms earned medalist honors at that year’s U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, and she won the British Ladies’ Amateur Golf Championship at The Old Course at St. Andrews—an accomplishment she calls the highlight of her career. “Billy caddied for me. He knew that course. He would walk it every morning. He knew exactly where I had to hit it,” recalls Syms, who lost her husband in 1992. Her display at the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame includes a photo of Syms holding the trophy at St. Andrews and another of her powering through a drive. “I’m amazed I was able to do that,” she says. “You don’t realize what you’re doing out there. You’re just trying to get the ball in the hole.”
COLORADO GOLF HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
The Colorado Golf Hall of Fame and museum is located in the lobby and hallway of The Broadmoor Golf Club building. The museum is open to all guests during hours when the Golf Club is open and is free of charge. For more information, visit Broadmoor.com and cogolfhof.org
ESSENTIALS
BROADMOOR RACQUET SPORTS
The Broadmoor’s program is rated one of the country’s Top 20 tennis resorts by Tennis magazine. Facilities include eight courts, including two Har-Tru clay courts and four pickleball courts (including one at The Broadmoor’s Cloud Camp), as well as a fully stocked Racquet Sports Shop. A bubble covers two courts for winter play, mid-October through mid-May. Visit Broadmoor.com or call (844) 508-6717 for information.
Elevate your pickleball skills with these game-changing tactics.
By Tom WilmesPickleball is a popular sport with a silly name that’s seriously fun to play. With over 36.5 million players in the United States, it’s safe to assume that most people have some familiarity with the rules. The game begins with an underhanded serve into the opponents’ opposite square, and players then volley back and forth—known as “dinking”—taking care to avoid the novolley zone in front of the net called “the kitchen.” Only the serving team can score a point, and games are played to 11. A lesson with a Broadmoor pro is an excellent way to learn the ropes or take your game to the next level.
SCAN THE CODE FOR INFORMATION ON THE RACQUET SPORTS PROGRAM
AIM serves toward the deep corner on your opponent’s weaker side to create opportunities for your team.
MOVE up to the kitchen line as soon as possible, as quick reaction times and precise ball placement at this position can provide your team with a distinct advantage.
CLEAR and quick communication with your partner can lead to better coordination and court coverage.
BE FLEXIBLE in your game plan, and mix up your shots to change the pace of the game and capitalize on opportunities.
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By Meghan Rabbitt
As the shorter days and cooler nights usher in sweater weather and pumpkin spice everything, it means one thing in colorful Colorado: It’s time for leaf peeping! Drink in the season’s splendor with these adventures, guaranteed to put the “awe” in autumn.
While the majestic Pikes Peak is visible from up to a hundred miles away, there’s no better way to experience it—or to take in the palette of golds, red-browns, and oranges painted throughout the surrounding forest—than riding the historic Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the 14,115-foot summit. On a clear day, the view stretches as far as five states.
The high-flying Broadmoor Soaring Adventure propels you across the “grandest mile of scenery in Colorado,” which is arguably most spectacular when the lush green leaves of summer give way to golden splendor in the fall. You’ll soar across the secluded South Cheyenne Canyon on ten zip lines divided between two courses and traverse two suspension bridges with some moderate hiking. Be sure to take in the epic view during the 180-foot controlled rappel at the end.
Seven Falls, the seven-tiered cascading waterfall in the heart of Cheyenne Canyon, is an awe-inspiring natural wonder, but the real leaf-peeping adventure begins once you’ve climbed the 224 steps to the top. There you’ll find hiking trails leading to several lookouts perfect for taking in the season’s splendor. Try the moderately challenging, three-mile out-and-back hike to Inspiration Point for views of colorful Mount Cutler and the vast plains beyond. Plan to stop at Restaurant 1858 after, situated at the base of the falls.
• The name “aspen” comes from the Old English word “aespa,” which means “shaking tree.”
• Stands of aspen trees’ leaves turn gold simultaneously in the fall, as they are really one interconnected organism.
• After large wildfires, aspens are usually the first tree species to colonize a burned area. They are also more resistant to fire than evergreens.
• Colorado is home to more aspen trees than anywhere else in the country.
From The Broadmoor’s campus, it’s an easy walk to North Cheyenne Canyon Park and Pike National Forest, where you’ll find multiple trails that meander through golden aspen groves. Once you’ve seen the aspens at higher elevations, take a short drive to the famous Garden of the Gods, where the hills surrounding the unique red rock formations are painted with a colorful fall palette scattered against a backdrop of evergreens.
• White-barked aspen trees reproduce through an interconnected root system, sending out new shoots that grow into trees.
• Once established, aspen trees can live 150 years or longer.
For a truly immersive experience—think guided fly fishing excursions on five miles of private river nestled in pine-and-aspen groves and sleeping in luxury cabins clustered among the trees—consider the all-inclusive Broadmoor Fly Fishing Camp. Experienced and new anglers alike will appreciate both the pristine natural setting and the expert professional guides. The Broadmoor’s Concierge is happy to advise on these and other adventures.
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Welcome to exhilaration. Boasting picturesque mountains and canyons, The Broadmoor Seven Falls offers hiking through “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado.” Our Soaring Adventure features 10 zip lines spanning 250 feet to 1,800 feet. You can marvel at nature as you hike across two 200-foot suspension bridges, with a controlled 180-foot rappel back to the canyon floor. Reach new heights at sevenfalls.com.
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The Ranch at Emerald Valley’s main lodge is a natural gathering place for meals and socializing.A stay at The Broadmoor Ranch at Emerald Valley combines the destination resort’s world-class service, dining, and lodging with an authentic Western wilderness escape.
By Callie SumlinThe Broadmoor’s stunning Rocky Mountain scenery is a central feature of the resort. But for those looking to completely immerse themselves in an authentic Colorado wilderness setting—without sacrificing exceptional lodging and luxury—The Broadmoor’s Ranch at Emerald Valley beckons.
The all-inclusive experience begins on The Broadmoor’s main campus, where you check in and the friendly staff load your luggage into the back of a chauffeured SUV. The buildings on the resort’s main campus and its sparkling lake soon fade into the distance as the driver expertly navigates the twisting, turning dirt road that snakes up into the Pike National Forest.
The horse stables are the first clue you’ve arrived at The Ranch. A smiling staff member whisks your luggage to your cabin while another leads you to the Main Lodge, where glasses of lemonade and freshly baked, powdered sugar–dusted chocolate chip cookies await.
After the snack, the staff give you a tour of the Main Lodge. You take in the richly appointed dining room; the saloon-style bar, which looks out onto a patio with a sweeping view of two glittering blue ponds and forested hills; and a circular fire pit, where piping-hot cowboy coffee is served at sunrise.
With no more than thirty-two guests at any given time on the property, there’s a quiet, slow flow to life here. You can already feel your shoulders relax and your breath deepening. At 8,200 feet in elevation, the air up here is as unspoiled as the views.
You make your way to your cabin to rest before social hour. The accommodations are comfortably appointed yet authentic to the mountain environment. Your cozy cabin is outfitted with Western-themed art, a crackling gas fireplace with a pair of leather rocking chairs placed perfectly in front of it, and plush, handcrafted textiles. The door opens to a patio where you savor the fresh, clean air and listen to the birdsong.
After a quick refresh, you make your way to the Main Lodge for social hour. You belly up to the bar, where the bartender offers to shake up whatever you fancy, whether a craft cocktail or a time-tested classic. Perhaps you’d prefer a glass of wine or a Colorado-brewed craft beer?
You and the other guests are invited to take your seats in the spacious dining room, with dedicated table service for you and your group. You sink into a three-course menu of seasonal specialties prepared with peak-of-freshness ingredients. The most difficult part is deciding between entrées like a West Texas venison osso bucco, Alaskan halibut, or bison filet mignon.
After dessert and coffee, you don a plush robe and make your way to the cedar-lined hot tubs nestled into a grove of towering pine trees. As you soak your tired muscles, you gaze at the stars above, pointing out constellations and reveling in their clarity and number this far from the city.
You awake refreshed the following morning and take your time getting out of bed. There’s a nip to the morning air, but the bathroom’s heated floors keep you cozy as you prepare for the day.
You mosey over to the fire pit outside the Main Lodge and pour yourself a steaming cup of cowboy coffee in a blue-flecked mug, savoring the strong elixir as the sun bathes the valley in golden light. Inside the Main Lodge, you tuck into a beautifully arranged breakfast buffet, enjoying smoked trout, a rainbow of fresh fruit, fresh-baked pastries, biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, and sausage, before consulting with the Concierge to plan your itinerary for the day.
You’re feeling adventurous, so you opt to begin with horseback riding. At the stables, the expert ranch hands put even an inexperienced rider at ease, matching you with the perfect mount and assisting you into the saddle. Soon, you’re sauntering through lush, wildflower-studded meadows and aspen groves alongside a babbling brook, taking in the stunning scenery and assured by your horse’s steady, sure-footed gait.
After lunch in the dining room, you opt for some downtime relaxing outside your cabin before a fly fishing lesson. The knowledgeable instructor patiently teaches you to cast, and
The Broadmoor’s Ranch at Emerald Valley is available from April through October. Accommodations are ten one and two-bedroom guest cabins, with a maximum of thirty-two guests at a time. Guests staying at the allinclusive Ranch can also enjoy the activities and amenities available at the main resort. Visit Broadmoor.com or call (844) 508-6717 for information and reservations.
IN 1923, Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose acquired the land that now houses The Ranch at Emerald Valley from the Colorado Springs Council of Girl Scouts of America, which had utilized it as a summer camp. Recognizing the property’s potential as a secluded wilderness retreat, Mr. Penrose established the Pikes Peak Camping & Mountain Trails Association, a subscription organization to enhance the property for personal use by himself and his associates.
they were also known for hosting lively parties at this mountain retreat.
IN 1942, El Pomar Foundation, responsible for managing the Penroses’ financial and philanthropic legacy following Mr. Penrose’s death, donated Camp Vigil to the city of Colorado Springs, which repurposed it as a youth camp. Four years later, a Texan acquired the property and named it Emerald Valley Ranch.
IN 2012, The Broadmoor’s ownership brought the site back under its umbrella, intending to reimagine Mr. Penrose’s original vision with contemporary amenities and luxurious standards. Presentday guests at the all-inclusive Ranch at Emerald Valley can still locate the spot where Mr. Penrose’s original cabin stood, marked by a plaque on the property. They can also partake in the timeless traditions of relaxation, socialization, and adventure in a pristine mountain setting. you eventually reel in a few rainbow trout from the pond, feeling victorious.
Tonight’s dining experience is one of The Ranch’s legendary cookouts—as they do every Wednesday and Saturday evening. The buffet-style meal hearkens back to the decadent hospitality of Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose, with tempting delicacies like lobster tails, prime rib, trout, fried chicken, and homemade cobbler for dessert. Somehow, you save room to toast a few marshmallows for s’mores around the fire pit before retiring for the evening.
The weather is perfect the following morning. You opt for a hike, and your guide regales you with tales of the valley’s history as they drive you to the Grayback Peak trailhead. The challenging ascent is worth it for panoramic views at the summit.
After a three-course lunch, your afternoon is wide open. Will you play some lawn games? Take an archery lesson? Explore the pond via canoe or kayak? Or maybe you’ll lounge in a hammock with a book or challenge your companions to a game of Scrabble in the lodge.
Whether you’re in the mood for adventure or leisure, you know The Ranch will provide.
IN 1924, a newly constructed clubhouse and private cabins were completed, along with the introduction of electricity, a phone line, and water and septic systems. Mr. Penrose named the site Camp Vigil (“Ve-heel”) after a nearby peak. While Mr. Penrose, along with figures like entrepreneur Claude Boettcher, banker Carl Pforzheimer, and oil magnate Henry Blackmer, and their families found solace and relaxation at Camp Vigil during the summers,
CLOUD CAMP
A mother and her two children discover adventure and quiet contentment at The Broadmoor’s all-inclusive Cloud Camp.
By Rebecca TreonI stood face to face with the mule who would be my ride the rest of the way to Cloud Camp, feeling a bit skeptical. Guests arriving at the all-inclusive wilderness retreat check in at the resort’s main campus and are driven up a winding forest road traversing a steep flank of Cheyenne Mountain to the camp, nestled into its forested summit. Upon reaching the stables just past Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, guests have a choice: Continue to Cloud Camp in chauffeured comfort or ride the rest of the way on the back of a mule. While my 15-year-old son was decidedly anti-mule and opted to stay in the shuttle, my 11-year-old daughter couldn’t pass up the opportunity. This meant Mom was along for the ride, too.
While I had experience with trail rides on horses, I had never been astride a mule. Fortunately, the mules were familiar with the route, and despite their tendency to walk along the outer edge of the dirt road, our guide’s expertise provided reassurance. I settled into the peaceful pace—much slower than fleeting glimpses from a car window—and took in the beauty around me. It was a full-on Colorado fall and the final weekend of Cloud Camp’s season. Quaking aspen trees gleamed with yellow leaves in the crisp, mid-October morning. The fragrant scent of pine trees was like a natural balm after a harried workweek.
Cloud Camp’s friendly and attentive staff greeted us with refreshing glasses of blueberry lemonade upon
arrival—a dizzying 9,200 feet above sea level. Our chaps-wearing trail guide even gifted my daughter a horseshoe as a memento. It now hangs above our back door.
The camp’s resident manager showed us to our cabin, where our luggage had already been delivered. The trim log-and-mortar cabin looked like it had always been there, tucked among the trees. A rustic-luxe vibe carried through to the inside, with comfortable hewn-log furniture, Western art, and Southwest-style coverlets on the comfy beds. I peeked into the bathroom and noticed plush robes, cozy slippers, and upscale toiletries. It seemed every detail was accounted for. “Where’s the TV?” my kids asked.
It’s true. Tube time is a staple during most of our hotel stays, where microwaved popcorn and a movie in bed are typical highlights. I had a moment of panic: Would my kids (and my patience) endure an electronics-free weekend?
After settling in, we decided to check out Cloud Camp’s Main Lodge. We learned that the 8,500-squarefoot building, influenced by American National Park–style architecture, stands on the original stone foundation that once supported a lodge built by Broadmoor founders Spencer and Julie Penrose. In the 1920s and ’30s, Mr. and Mrs. Penrose used the location as a mountain retreat for their friends and family, hosting lavish dinner parties and soirees. Perhaps a few days of uninterrupted togetherness would prove as beneficial for us as it did for them.
We marvel at the panoramic views of Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs from the expansive wraparound porch before stepping into the lodge. The main space is flanked by two enormous stone fireplaces, each ablaze with a roaring fire. Comfortable couches and chairs are arranged around the spacious room, with drinks and trays of snacks laid out for an afternoon nibble.
My kids gravitate to a checkerboard table. To my surprise, they play for over an hour, which never happens at home. Meanwhile, I check out the lodge’s stunning art. I majored in art history in college and have always loved Indigenous and Western art. The collection at Cloud Camp is like nothing I’ve ever seen. The walls are adorned with Navajo rugs, intricately beaded buckskin moccasins and clothing, an array of antique spurs, taxidermy mounts, Western tack, and even a stuffed black bear. Glancing upward, I notice that panels in the soaring ceiling are painted with Native American imagery—each representing one of the thirteen indigenous Western tribes. I recognize the names of Western masters among the artwork, including Remington, Russell, Schreyvogel, Sharp, and McGrew.
As evening falls, the lodge buzzes with pre-dinner activity. We take a moment to give Cloud Camp’s resident pup some belly rubs before making our way to the porch for the flag-lowering ceremony and playing of “America the Beautiful,” whose lyrics were inspired by author Katherine Lee Bates’s visit to the area and a trip up Pikes Peak.
One of the most stressful aspects of trip planning, at least for me, is coordinating where to eat and making reservations. Even though my kids aren’t in booster seats anymore, I still need to choose a place that serves something they’ll actually eat. At Cloud Camp, that worry is off the table.
Dinner at Cloud Camp, a four-course meal served at a large communal table, is as much about getting to know your fellow guests and making new friends as it is about the excellent (and abundant) food. Although there weren’t any other kids there that weekend, it provided valuable practice for my kids to engage in polite conversation with new acquaintances during
dinner. We chatted with a Texan couple who had recently moved to Colorado, a retiree who made Cloud Camp a relaxing retreat each summer, and a couple from Tennessee who got engaged that weekend. While the conversation mostly revolved around small talk, connecting with people we might never otherwise encounter in our day-to-day lives was wonderful.
By the next morning, I was more relaxed than I’d been in months. In less than a day, my kids and I felt like we had shifted into “leave the world behind” mode. Time slowed down, and there was no urgency. We slept in, and then headed for the Lodge for a leisurely buffet breakfast: eggs, bacon, potatoes, pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt, and on and on.
We explored the woods and hiked to the flagpole, enjoying the sweeping view. After lunch, I read by the fire while the kids engaged in crafts. Later, as I relaxed in the sun on a rocker on the porch, I could hear laughter and chatter as my kids played lawn games in the yard below.
At Cloud Camp, you can be as busy or as still as you’d like. Daily options include exploring the mountain by mule, participating in a yoga class, hiking through the woods, taking an archery lesson, joining a cooking or cocktail-making class, playing high-altitude pickleball, soaking in a hot tub, or simply relaxing in one of the hammocks hanging among the trees.
After dark, under a blanket of stars, the outdoor fire pit is an ideal spot for s’mores and conversation. Cozying up on a bench, we watched the flames with fellow Cloud Campers, alternating between chatting and sitting in contemplative quiet. My kids and I were drawn together by staring at a campfire instead of a
screen. I love that by making time to disconnect from the regular world, we found ways to connect with one another.
I think this is why Cloud Camp appeals to guests of all ages and interests, whether as a romantic retreat for couples, a short family getaway, a multigenerational trip, or even an intimate wedding weekend or family reunion.
I know my kids get it. A few months after our trip, I asked them what they liked best about our stay. Their answers? Hiking, being in the woods, and enjoying the peace and quiet. I know what you mean, kiddos. Before bedtime, I like to listen to guided meditations. One of my favorites encourages visualizing a tranquil cabin in the woods. In my mind, Cloud Camp is just a thought away, allowing me to immerse myself in that serene feeling as I drift off to sleep.
The Broadmoor’s Cloud Camp is available from April through October. Guests staying at the all-inclusive retreat have all of The Broadmoor's amenities at their disposal, with regularly scheduled shuttle service to the main campus. Visit Broadmoor.com or call (844) 508-6717 for information and reservations.
From selecting the right fly to entice a fish to bite to executing a gracefully arcing line during a cast, fly fishing demands a considerable amount of technique. However, the moment you successfully land your first trout, the payoff becomes apparent. The sport of fly fishing also comes with builtin serenity—from the ripples of the river to the silhouette of mountains in the backdrop to the almost meditative act of casting.
For those intrigued by the sport or seeking to refine their skills, The Broadmoor’s skilled fly fishing guides offer lessons, excursions, and even multiday overnight experiences at its Orvisendorsed Fly Fishing Camp. Just a seventy-fiveminute drive from the main resort, the camp spans a private five-mile stretch along the Tarryall River, teeming with wild brown, brook, cutthroat, and rainbow trout.
Over an afternoon or over a few days, guides can assist you in mastering the fundamentals of fly fishing. The beauty of this fast-growing sport is that you’ll learn new things nearly every time you get out on a river.
Randy Babas, The Broadmoor’s Fly Fishing Manager, has been fishing in the Colorado Springs area since his childhood. Here he shares some of the foundational elements of fly fishing to get the most from the sport.
Casting a fly rod might appear intimidating, but Babas affirms that it’s easier than it looks. Usually, newcomers to the sport can grasp this fundamental skill in less than an hour. “I tell people, ‘You don’t have to look like Brad Pitt in A River Runs Through It,” Babas says. “I describe casting like swinging a hammer.”
Broadmoor guides typically teach this skill on the water so they can model techniques and help improve your cast in a real-life setting. At home, you can further refine your casting skills by attending workshops at your local fly shop or watching free instructional videos from Orvis’s casting instructor Pete Kutzer.
Guide Robert Younghanz, affectionately known as the “Bug Guy,” is highly regarded for his ability to identify thousands of insects.
However, when you’re just starting out, Babas suggests you don’t have to delve too deeply into the science of bugs. Instead, flip over a rock in or near the river and observe what’s crawling around. Then select a fly that resembles what you saw under the rock—for example, a fly that’s the same color and size.
The way Babas describes it: If you’re sitting down and a conveyor belt of food is coming by, you’re going to grab at what you know and like. “Fish have the same mentality,” he says. “If they don’t know what it is, they’ll let it float by.”
Don’t just jump in the water and start fishing. Instead, sit and watch the water for about ten to fifteen minutes, Babas advises. You’ll start to notice patterns and identify areas where fish are likely hiding out, whether it’s behind a log or around rocks.
When you go fly fishing with The Broadmoor, the team will supply you with all the necessary equipment and gear, including boots and waders. However, make sure to pack a pair of polarized sunglasses because they’ll enhance your ability to spot fish, even allowing you to see their shadows on the riverbed, Babas suggests.
The Orvis-endorsed, all-inclusive Fly Fishing Camp is available for overnight stays, family reunions, and meeting retreats from May through October. All equipment is provided. Visit Broadmoor.com or call (844) 508-6717 for information and reservations.
Catching your first fish is thrilling, and you’ll likely want a photo holding your trout, not just for bragging rights but also to maintain a photographic record of the types of fish you catch while out on the water.
To do this correctly, you must have wet hands, so dunk them in the river water. Then you’ll pick up your fish from the net underneath its belly and tail, being careful not to squeeze it, advises Babas. Your guide will be prepared to capture the shot swiftly so you can return your fish to the water within ten seconds or so. Pro tip: Hold your fish out toward the camera to accentuate its size.
The Broadmoor and Orvis have teamed up to empower more women to get hooked on fly fishing.
By Brittany Anas
Orvis is among the major players in encouraging more women to engage in the sport of fly fishing. The sporting company started its 50/50 on the Water initiative in 2016 to increase gender parity in fly fishing. The company spent the first two years listening to women anglers, hiring facilitators, and holding focus groups to better understand how to break down barriers to entry, says Laura Schaffer, vice president of conservation and sustainability with Orvis.
The initiative, made public in 2018, introduced better-fitting, highperformance waders, boots, and apparel for female anglers, along with classes at select retail stores, increased representation of women in its marketing, and support for nonprofits like All Girls Fish and SheJumps.
Female participation in the sport grew from 16 million to 19.8 million from 2012 to 2022, according to the most recent Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation report.
The Broadmoor partners with Orvis for its women-only “These Boots are Made for Wading” weekends at Fly Fishing Camp, offering guided fly fishing clinics, dry land casting clinics, fly tying classes, workshops, wine tastings, self-guided hikes, and cooking demonstrations.
JUNE 7–8 AND JULY 19–20, 2024
Catering to anglers of every skill level and endorsed by Orvis, this female-only retreat encourages more women to embrace and relish the rewarding sport of fly fishing. The all-inclusive package includes a two-night stay at Fly Fishing Camp, all necessary gear, clinics and instruction, wine tastings, and more. It’s priced at $2,500 for single occupancy or $2,800 for double occupancy (plus applicable service charges and taxes). Visit Broadmoor.com for information.
“As part of our Orvis-endorsed fly fishing network, The Broadmoor provides trusted teaching for new anglers as well as veterans,” Schaffer says. “Our goal is that the experience will create an angler for life. And when you love fly fishing, you learn to love the ecosystems where fish thrive, and then you want to protect them.”
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From exquisite weddings to intimate family celebrations, The Broadmoor’s events team helps create big impressions and memorable moments.
By Julie BielenbergFrom celebrity weddings to Colorado-inspired corporate functions, The Broadmoor’s conference and catering department creates thousands of events annually, and no request is too outrageous.
“We are challenged every day to design experiences that reflect our mountain destination as well as our classic elegance,” says Pierre Stone, the resort’s Director of Conferences and Catering. “Fresh concepts, colors, culinary delights, and surprises captivate our repeat guests.”
John Tobey, owner of John Tobey Events, is always thrilled when clients request The Broadmoor as their preferred location. “I’ve been planning events professionally at The Broadmoor since 2014, but my family has been guests since the 1950s, so my family history is steeped in all things Broadmoor,” Tobey says. He has worked with The Broadmoor’s team to plan an array of different types of celebrations throughout the resort. Here are a few ideas and inspiration for planning an event at The Broadmoor.
The Sky Is the Limit
Tobey fondly recalls a magical wedding weekend hosted by a Colorado couple who bought out The Broadmoor’s all-inclusive Cloud Camp for their big event. “They wanted an absolutely breathtaking, intimate, and exclusive venue,” Tobey says. Guests enjoyed mule rides, archery, hiking, and the outdoor hot tubs. The wedding ceremony was held on a large deck with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as a backdrop.
A culinary “wow” moment occurred just after a multicourse dinner in Cloud Camp’s Main Lodge when The Broadmoor’s Executive Pastry Chef presented a Cloud Camp–themed wedding cake, complete with claw marks and a dollop of frosting on the nose of the Lodge’s resident taxidermized bear. “It made for a memorable and photographable moment for the couple,” Tobey says.
A day on one of The Broadmoor’s two golf courses, an afternoon in its Forbes Five-Star spa, learning to play pickleball or fly fish—the resort offers an array of all-season activities for guests. “With recreation being such an important part of our stays, we perfectly pair party food with the golf tournaments and healthy, mindful munchies for our spa enthusiasts as we create a thoughtful day retreat for our guests,” says Stone. Stone’s team can even create a themed luncheon or a fun, participatory event for your group. “Playful pickleball tournaments are always a hit with thirst-quenching canned cocktails and the iconic jar of pickles as an appropriate trophy for a fun day on the courts.”
Tobey has an idea for a stunning spectacle at The Broadmoor Estate House, a grand 12,000-square-foot, five-bedroom private residence on The Broadmoor’s main campus. “I’d love to plan a Great Gatsby–themed extravaganza at the Estate House, with guests arriving on the social lawn playing croquet. They’re offered a coupe of Champagne from a glass pyramid, and live music playing in the Grand Salon,” he says. “From ladies in flapperera dresses to dapper tux-clad gentlemen, I think this could be an event for the ages.”
The Broadmoor features a variety of spaces and options for hosting private groups, large or small, including catering services and a full slate of fun activities and experiences. Contact The Broadmoor’s sales department at sales@ Broadmoor.com or (844) 508-6717 for information.
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There’s something about those two words on my calendar that look as heavenly as a doubledecker ice cream sundae: Girls’ Getaway! It feels decadent and delicious, almost too good to be true. And yet here we are, my best friend and I, ready to take off on a weekend away with nothing but time and adventure ahead.
Two former college roommates press pause on their busy daily lives to enjoy the ultimate girlfriends’ getaway at The Broadmoor.
By Meghan Rabbitt3 p.m. We hop into Jill’s minivan to make the hour-and-a-half drive from Boulder, Colorado, to The Broadmoor. There’s a hint of urgency not usually present in my laid-back friend. She toots the horn as we back out of her driveway, we wave dramatically to her 6-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son, and after we make the turn out of Jill’s neighborhood, she practically squeals, “Oh my goodness! Nobody got sick! No surprises came up! We are on our way!” Jill has been counting down the days to our girls’ getaway for the past month. With two littles and a brand-new puppy at home, this trip is a well-timed break. The same is true for me. I’m writing a book and my deadline is quickly approaching. The thought of an entire weekend spent catching up with my best friend in the lap of Broadmoor luxury feels like a gift.
7 p.m. After an easy check-in, we get settled and change for dinner. I glance at Jill putting on makeup as I apply my own mascara and I flash back to our years as roommates in college, getting ready to go out to parties. That was thirty years ago, and a lot of life has happened since then: jobs, relationships, marriages, babies, the death of Jill’s mom a couple of years ago. And yet we talk and laugh like we’re still those bright-eyed 18-year-old girls.
The snow is coming down harder as we walk around the corner to the Bee, an authentic 19th-century English pub. We doff our jackets and the host playfully throws embroidered bee stickers onto our shirts—a happy-making tradition at this historic spot. We choose seats at the bar and, yes, we do sing along as a fantastic musician plays one classic tune after another on an old-timey piano.
10:30 p.m. Jill and I are downright giddy walking back to our room, kicking fluffy Colorado snow into the air as we continue to chat and laugh. I feel so much gratitude for this time we get to spend together. Within minutes of our heads hitting our respective down feather pillows, we are sound asleep.
From the window of our mountainview room with two queen-sized beds, we watch as plump flakes of snow begin to fall. We grab oversized green umbrellas for the short walk from our room in Broadmoor West to Summit, a contemporary American restaurant with a sommelier-led world wine and cocktail program. Our server points us in the direction of not-to-be-missed dishes: the Summit Ceviche Trio, the Wagyu beef from Eagles Nest Ranch, and the tenderloin. We clink our perfectly paired glasses of wine and enjoy every delicious morsel of our first meal of the weekend.
9 p.m. “Where to next?” our server asks us as we take our last bites of the Chocolate Royale we ordered to share—a decadent chocolate mousse cake with caramel and Chantilly cream. When we meet for dinner in Boulder, there are kids and husbands to get home to. Tonight? Nothing but big, comfortable beds to spread out like a starfish in. “Where should we go next?” Jill asks. “There’s a sing-along at The Golden Bee every night—you’ll love it,” our server replies.
7 a.m. My iPhone’s alarm jolts me awake. Jill sits up and smiles. “It’s not a small child making a request for food!” she says with a laugh. We order coffees to go at Natural Epicurean and walk over to the racquet facility for our 8 o’clock pickleball lesson. Christopher, one of The Broadmoor’s world-class pros, greets us and leads us to the court. Before we know it, we’re “dinking” like champs (or so Christopher tells us), serving, and learning everything we need to know about what can and cannot happen in the no-volley zone near the net—a.k.a. the “kitchen.” Heads full of pickleball rules and tips, we leave the lesson plotting where and when we’ll play when we’re back in Boulder.
10:30 a.m. We swing by Café Julie’s on our way back to our room for a delicious breakfast of freshly baked goodies (an almond croissant for Jill, a bran muffin for me, and a chocolate chip cookie to split). The plan: Change into bathing suits and head to the hot tub. Yet when we get back to the room, we instead plop back into our beds and nap for two blissful, uninterrupted hours.
2 p.m. We head over to the spa a few hours before our 4 p.m. appointments to take full advantage of the Forbes Five-Star facilities. Jill and I proceed to participate in what I like to call a tribathlon: sauna, steam, cold shower, repeat. It’s a lot more relaxing than the swim-bike-run events of a triathlon— so relaxing, in fact, that I start to nod off (yes, again!) minutes after sinking into one of the Mountain View Room’s oversized loungers.
Nina, the esthetician who’ll do my Timeless Facial, gently nudges me awake and leads me to a treatment room where she proceeds to give me a hydrating and restorative facial with the best face massage of my life. When I meet up with Jill in the waiting room after her Signature Massage, she looks just as relaxed and cared for as I feel.
6 p.m. Walking across the bridge over Cheyenne Lake to Ristorante del Lago, the mountain backdrop glowing in the gathering dusk, Jill and I are thinking the same thing: How lucky are we? We tuck into the most delicious food—Prosciutto di Parma and Buffalo mozzarella
imported from Italy, freshly baked bread dipped in a delicate, peppery olive oil, a wood-fired pizza, and fresh pasta made in-house—and our conversation keeps circling around gratitude. We’re grateful for this uninterrupted time together at this amazing resort. We’re grateful for the ease we each feel in our friendship. Scheduling a few days away from our busy lives wasn’t easy, but the payoff is huge.
8 p.m. After our last few bites of Ristorante del Lago’s cannoli (a must, no matter how full you feel after dinner), we stroll over to Play for a couple of games of bowling and one of their famous “adult milkshakes”—a Bailey’s-spiked chocolate concoction that somehow makes the private-feeling bowling alley feel even more special. We laugh our way through each frame, playfully poking fun at each other. “You haven’t knocked down a pin in a while, Jill, you want the kid bumpers up?” “Meg, you need the bowling ball ramp so you don’t throw your back out?” We’re still laughing as we walk back to our room, feeling both energized and exhausted at the same time.
8 a.m. My alarm goes off and Jill and I happily jump out of bed after nine hours of uninterrupted sleep. We get ready for our semi-private “Get Fit for Tennis” class—a 50-minute session filled with footwork drills and some hitting, all set to music. We’re greeted by Christopher again, who jokes around with us like we’ve known him for years.
While the tennis sounds like sweatinducing fun, we’re the only ones who’ve showed up for class—so we float the idea of another pickleball session past Christopher. We’re officially hooked on America’s new favorite pastime. He smiles broadly and quickly swaps out tennis racquets for pickleball paddles. We’re soon working on more skills and even playing a few games.
11 a.m. While we’ve heard the brunch at the Lake Terrace Dining Room is outstanding, we vow to make that happen during our next girls’ weekend at The Broadmoor (which we’re already plotting!) and instead opt for in-room dining. The thought of having a stack of blueberry pancakes (me) and a smothered green chili breakfast burrito (Jill) while still in our plush robes feels too luxurious to pass up.
1:30 p.m. We reluctantly pack up, check out, and drive to the quaint nearby town of Manitou Springs, where we board the historic, iconic Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. In operation since 1891, the railway underwent a $100 million–plus renovation in 2021. It’s still the highest cog railway in the world. The roughly three-hour round-trip journey to the top of America’s Mountain is the perfect end to a great weekend. Jill and I sit across from each other next to a large picture window, and our conversation flows as we slowly climb to the top of the 14,115foot mountain, enjoying breathtaking views along the way. From the top, it’s easy to see how the opening lines of what
would become the song “America the Beautiful” first struck poet Katharine Lee Bates in this very spot.
On our way down the mountain, we snap a selfie that might be my new favorite picture of me and Jill. We’re not dressed up. We’re not wearing makeup. We didn’t even frame the shot to showcase the idyllic mountain vista behind us. But we do emanate the kind of contentment that comes after spending a weekend in a magical spot, reliving past memories and making new ones.
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Broadmoor is
filled with cherished traditions during the holidays. Here are some of the special touches and events that help make the season magical.By Julie Bielenberg
More than a million twinkling white lights illuminate The Broadmoor’s grounds during the holiday season. Guests gather for this annual White Lights Celebration, held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, when Santa arrives to flip the switch on the impressive display.
Daily fitness classes, pickleball workshops, indoor tennis clinics, classes like “The B’s and Q’s of Etiquette,” and waltz lessons add something special to each date on the calendar during our Twelve Days of Christmas celebration, December 21 through January 1.
A beloved, multigenerational tradition, The Broadmoor’s annual holiday show pairs seasonal favorites in a variety show format, sprinkled with a few surprises. Joining headliner Debby Boone are Broadway star Marcus Lovett with daughter Cathryn; the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale; and Ken Miller and The Broadmoor Pops. Tickets are available now for performances on December 13, 14, 20, 21, and 24.
Each year, Broadmoor pastry chefs design and build an over-the-top gingerbread creation modeled after a Broadmoor icon. The tradition dates to 1964 and has only grown in size and scope.
Browse twenty specialty retail shops on resort property, all decorated and stocked for holiday shoppers. The Children’s Collection in Broadmoor West is always a family favorite.
A grand New Year’s Eve party has been a standing tradition at The Broadmoor since its founding in 1918. Today, guests have a few options for ringing in the New Year. There’s the lively and casual New Year’s Eve Bash, with dance music, a cash bar, and a Champagne toast at midnight. And then there’s a black-tie-optional New Year’s Eve Gala featuring a five-course meal and music by Ken Miller and The Broadmoor Pops, joined by Broadway star Marcus Lovett and singer Julie Bradley.
Through Broadmoor University, employees can access best-in-class instruction that supports long-term career growth.
By Tom Wilmes
Hospitality is a subtle art. It isn’t one skill, per se, but countless small gestures and considerations woven together to create an unforgettable experience. A friendly greeting with eye contact when passing, a door that’s whisked open upon approach, a server anticipating a diner’s needs before they even ask—at The Broadmoor, guests may not consciously notice every minute detail, but they undoubtedly feel the warm and welcoming environment that envelops them from the moment of arrival to when it’s time to say farewell.
“Visiting The Broadmoor has always been about thousands of small interactions that add up to be an experience,” says Broadmoor President and CEO Jack Damioli. “It’s a commitment to our guests and a commitment to quality and excellence that now spans 106 years and counting.”
A cornerstone of this commitment—and a primary factor in The Broadmoor annually maintaining its prestigious status as
the longest-running Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond resort in the world—are the hundreds of staff members who comprise The Broadmoor family. From the grounds department to the kitchens and dining rooms, maintenance experts, cleaning staff, and events team to front-of-house employees and a host of behind-the-scenes professionals who support the entire enterprise, everyone plays a critical role in the resort’s continued success.
Supporting this mission and employees’ professional development is a program known as Broadmoor University. Unique in the hospitality industry, Broadmoor University is a comprehensive curriculum of essential knowledge and best
practices organized across various learning tracks. The program seamlessly integrates in-person classroom sessions and online learning, offering defined career tracks and advancement opportunities. It also fosters continuous growth while demystifying the path to success, and empowers individuals to envision long-term careers in hospitality.
“We like to think of it as a modern approach to the age-old art of hospitality,” says Rafael Muciño, Broadmoor University’s Senior Program Manager. “We’re using both in-person and remote experiences to allow people to learn in their most productive environment.”
New employees are “enrolled” in Broadmoor University the day they arrive on The Broadmoor’s campus for orientation. That’s when Muciño introduces himself and the program and invites new hires to log on and explore the various learning tracks.
“It isn’t just about The Broadmoor,” Muciño says. “The curriculum cultivates a mindset and outlines a path that employees can use in their everyday life.”
“Leadership Essentials” is one of the learning paths an employee may pursue. It begins with an instructor-led session to introduce essential concepts, followed by online microlearning sessions that expand and build on those concepts. The course concludes with an instructor-led session that ties it all together.
“If an employee expresses an interest in becoming a supervisor or a manager, rather than just saying, ‘Well, wait until a job is open and apply,’ they can begin to learn and develop those skills,” Muciño says.
The flexibility and opportunities afforded by The Broadmoor University program are also beneficial in recruiting and nurturing talent and helping current and future employees visualize potential career paths.
“Our most senior employee, Shona, has an incredible 65 years of service with the resort,” says Mr. Damioli. “Her daughter has already retired from The Broadmoor after 35 years of service!
“That type of commitment and opportunity now exists in a more transparent way with the new and improved Broadmoor University,” he says. “It’s an important tool to help us recruit, retain, and promote the next generation of employee leaders. We also need to reward and show appreciation for that talent. That’s part of the culture here at The Broadmoor and has been for years.”
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Part of that recognition, “Evening of the Stars,” is a long-standing tradition at the resort. The annual banquet recognizes employees with at least five years of service and each milestone thereafter in increments of five—all the way up to Shona Medina’s 65 years—with a red-carpet welcome and an overnight stay for themselves and a guest. This year, the resort honored 105 individuals during the event. A similar event in the fall recognizes returning seasonal employees.
“All of these individuals care so much about The Broadmoor and our guests and their co-workers,” Mr. Damioli says. “That’s what makes this place so special. We are a family, and we will go to every length to support and further that legacy of exceptional service.”
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At any time of year, the greater Colorado Springs area offers a wealth of outdoor activities, dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
THE BROADMOOR WORLD ARENA AND PIKES PEAK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
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The Broadmoor World Arena, located a few miles east of the resort’s main campus, attracts some of the best performances in the region. Catch everything from music concerts to comedians and sporting events. Adjacent to the 7,343-seat arena you’ll find the Ice Hall, home to Olympic training, curling, speed skating, and youth hockey.
Additionally, Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Colorado Springs offers an all-star lineup of Broadway shows, Colorado Springs Philharmonic concerts, and other top touring acts.
COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER AT COLORADO COLLEGE
(719) 634-5581 | CSFINEARTSCENTER.ORG
For more than a century, The Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) has been a welcoming home to the arts in the Colorado Springs community. Focusing on the cultural legacy of the West, the FAC supports the fine arts, theater, and education much in the way its founder, Julie Penrose, imagined.
The FAC is an educational and multidisciplinary arts destination featuring fine arts, events, and special exhibits. Its award-winning theater company presents a variety of productions, ranging from familyfriendly productions and new works to Broadway shows. Admission to the galleries is included with theater tickets. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
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4250 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS
This 146-acre mountainside zoo, founded by Spencer Penrose and the only one of its kind in America, features a world-famous giraffe herd and opportunities to hand-feed these gentle giants. Don’t miss Electric Safari (early December through January 1), with more than a million lights and forty animated light sculptures.
The Broadmoor VIP Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Experience offers unparalleled access to the world’s only mountainside zoo. All-day admission includes a private guided tour in a chauffeured golf cart. Your first stop is a visit to the famous giraffe herd for a private feeding experience. Then comes an up-close animal encounter at The Loft Exploration Center. Next: two behind-the- scenes animal encounters with some of the zoo’s most iconic species, such as a bear or elephant.
Finally, enjoy lunch at your choice of zoo eateries, like Pizza with a View, which features a spectacular overlook. Explore at your leisure post-tour and don’t miss the Mountaineer Skyride. Rates start at $4,000 based on double occupancy for a two-night stay at The Broadmoor. Shuttle service included. Visit Broadmoor.com for more information.
THE BROADMOOR MANITOU AND PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY
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515 RUXTON AVE., MANITOU SPRINGS
Ride to and from the summit of America’s Mountain aboard the world’s highest cog railway. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway departs from Manitou Depot and operates year-round, weather permitting. A $100 million–plus renovation of the historic railway adds new dimensions for modern visitors, with new and refurbished trains, a completely renovated depot, and the city of Colorado Springs’ Pikes Peak Summit
Visitor Center. Arriving 30 minutes before your scheduled departure is recommended, as are advance reservations. The round trip is about three hours—one hour up, 40 minutes at the summit, and one hour and 10 minutes back down to the depot.
LOCATED OFF HIGHWAY 24
Open year-round, weather permitting, the 19mile highway leading to the summit of Pikes Peak offers numerous photo stops along the way. Tollgate fee information, as well as information on timed entry permits (required seasonally), is available at pikespeak.us.com.
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After a ride on the Cog Railway, take time to explore this historic mountain town filled with shops, boutiques, restaurants, and eight naturally effervescent cold-water mineral springs. Don’t miss the Penny Arcade, with hundreds of fun vintage games for the whole family to enjoy.
THE BROADMOOR SEVEN FALLS AND SOUTH CHEYENNE CANYON SEVENFALLS.COM
Visit “the grandest mile of scenery in Colorado.” Seven Falls in South Cheyenne Canyon features a beautiful waterfall with seven distinct cascades, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Also enjoy Restaurant 1858 and Falling Waffles ice cream sundaes at the base of the falls. Take the in-mountain elevator to a viewing deck for spectacular photos.
JUNE 23, 2024
This year marks the 102nd running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose held the first “Race to the Clouds” in 1916, challenging drivers to race to Pikes Peak’s summit at 14,115 feet. The PPIHC features a 12.42-mile ascent with 156 total turns.
Race divisions include purposebuilt racecars, GT4 cars, two and four-wheel drive vehicles, and open wheel sprinters and buggies.
SOARING ADVENTURE
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Located in Cheyenne Canyon above Seven Falls, The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure is a thrilling experience featuring zip lines ranging in length from 250 to 1,800 feet. You’ll be transported to “ground school” at the start of the adventure, where you’ll learn to safely traverse above the secluded Cheyenne Canyon for an unbelievable zip lining experience. The Fins Course, available on its own or combined with the Woods Course, includes two 200-foot suspension bridge crossings and a thrilling 180-foot controlled rappel at the end.
Spectators will even see electric cars make the climb.
Before the June 23 race on the mountain, catch the June 21 Fan Fest inside ten blocks of downtown Colorado Springs. More than 35,000 race fans attend annually to see the race cars, meet drivers, and witness motorcross stunts. Also visit the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Experience inside the Broadmoor’s Penrose Heritage Museum.
GARDEN OF THE GODS
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1805 N. 30TH ST., COLORADO SPRINGS
Hike through towering red sandstone rock formations along accessible trails with views of Pikes Peak. Admission is free to the park and visitors center.
CAVE OF THE WINDS
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Enjoy a guided cave tour or take to the sky on one of several thrilling attractions, including the Bat-a-Pult, TERROR-dactyl, and Wind Walker Challenge Course. Or build your skills at Geronimo’s Leap and the Cliffhanger Climbing Wall. Take the Haunted Lantern Tour for a good scare.
JUNE 7–9, 2024
PIKES PEAK APEX
Pro and amateur mountain bike riders take on some of the best alpine single-track trails in the Pikes Peak region during this unique three-day challenge. coloradospringssports.org
JULY 4, 2024
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SYMPHONY & JULY 4TH FIREWORKS
This citywide celebration includes a free Colorado Springs Philharmonic concert at the Pikes Peak Center (broadcast locally) and fireworks at various city sites. coloradospringssports.org
JULY 9–13, 2024
PIKES PEAK OR BUST
RODEO DAYS
First held in 1937 and sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, PPOB features steer wrestling, team roping, bull riding, barrel racing, and more at Norris Penrose Event Center. pikespeakorbust.org
JULY 18, 2024
TASTE OF PIKES PEAK
Sample from more than sixty area restaurants, breweries, and distilleries and enjoy live music on a closed street outside the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in the heart of downtown. tasteofpikespeak.com
AUGUST 10, 2024
THE BROADMOOR CYCLE TO THE SUMMIT
This fifteen-year-old, USA Cycling–sanctioned race pits cyclists of all skill levels against Pikes Peak’s famous 20-kilometer auto racecourse. coloradospringssports.org
AUGUST 31–
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS
LABOR DAY LIFT OFF
Watch dozens of hot air balloons take flight over Prospect Lake in Memorial Park before they float across the city. Catch nighttime balloon glows, live entertainment, and food and drink vendors. coloradospringslabordayliftoff.com
SEPTEMBER 21–22, 2024
PIKES PEAK ASCENT AND MARATHON
On day one’s Ascent, cheer runners up 13.32 miles of the Barr Trail to the top of Pikes Peak. On day two, observe the Marathon’s demanding return trip back down the trail to Manitou Springs. pikespeakmarathon.org
DECEMBER 7, 2024
THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE
This annual event in downtown Colorado Springs attracts more than 70,000 visitors who line Tejon Street to enjoy marching bands and performers plus a vibrant display of floats, all illuminated by thousands of twinkling holiday lights. coloradospringsfestivaloflights.com
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
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Visitors can tour this modern, picturesque campus that includes the academy; Falcon Stadium; a chapel; and Arnold Hall, a museum honoring Air Force personnel.
OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER
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1 OLYMPIC PLAZA, COLORADO SPRINGS
Headquarters for the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Olympic Training Center programs on a thirty-five-acre complex located near downtown Colorado Springs. Year-round tours are available: adults, $15; seniors/military, $13; children 5–12, $11.
U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MUSEUM
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200 S. SIERRA MADRE ST., COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Springs is “Olympic City, USA,” home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Olympic and Paralympic Committees. The architecturally stunning U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum opened in 2020, inviting guests to a highly immersive experience.
Celebrate Team USA and 128 years of Olympic history. Explore interactive exhibits, innovative displays, and a comprehensive artifact collection. A visit begins in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, where you’ll receive “credentials” and choose your favorite Olympic and Paralympic sports to tailor exhibits around.
Museum highlights include the collection of artistic Olympic torches, the Parade of Nations gallery, and viewing the “Miracle on Ice” scoreboard from the legendary Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
WORLD FIGURE SKATING
MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
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20 FIRST ST., COLORADO SPRINGS Skaters and non-skaters alike will love the displays of costumes, medals, skates, videos, and more that represent the world of figure skating.
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Enjoy the only Forbes Five-Star resort with a true Southern sporting club experience.
Carved from the grounds of one of the nation’s oldest hunt clubs, Broadfield Sporting Club & Lodge is a private hunting and fishing compound situated on 5,800 acres. It offers a variety of activities, including sporting clays, rifle and pistol ranges, quail hunting, pheasant shooting, and freshwater fishing on two lakes stocked with bass and bream.
For non-Broadfield members, access to the club is an amenity exclusively reserved for Sea Island guests. Those who have booked the resort’s “Broadfield Experience” are transported from their Forbes Five-Star accommodations and granted entry to the club’s private grounds. “Whether they come out for the day or a half day, Sea Island guests are introduced to the facility with a Lodge and Garden tour before being whisked off in a bird buggy for dog training, falconry demonstrations, and a fivestand shooting lesson,” says Broadfield Manager Lee Barber.
What sets this retreat apart from most other sporting clubs, however, is its exhilarating falconry program. Equipped with a leather glove, Sea Island guests literally join in the hunt with their arms wide open. Says Barber: “It’s like theater in the round to watch our peregrine falcons—the world’s fastest animal— come crashing down on their prey at speeds as high as 250 miles per hour.”
Sea Island is a Forbes FiveStar resort located off the southern coast of Georgia, halfway between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida. Amenities include five miles of private beach, a Beach Club, Yacht Club, Shooting School, three championship golf courses, award-winning spa, and much more. Visit SeaIsland.com or call (888) 565-2364 for information.
At Broadfield—whether your aim is hunting, shooting, or just observing—the offerings are simply unmatched. But for Sea Island guests, outdoor pursuits don’t stop there. Just a 45-minute drive north of Broadfield, a wealth of worldclass sportfishing experiences await at the resort’s Coastal Experience Center.
A fleet of boats and captains offer something for everyone. Opportunities include inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing—the resort facilitates hundreds of excursions each year and even offers family-focused trips for its younger anglers.
Visiting from June to October is your best bet to take full advantage of tarpon season. Considered one of the world’s top game fish, tarpon are in abundance in the region. These fish are known for their power, acrobatic jumps, and stamina—which makes for a fun fight on rod and reel.
Aboard a custom-built, 27-foot center console fishing boat, one of the resort’s many captains will take guests all along the Georgia coast to chase these legendary fish each season. “It is a highly sought-after and addictive sport among saltwater fishermen,” says Jon Kent, Director of Outdoor Pursuits at Sea Island. “It’s true when they say that tarpon fight like no other fish in the ocean.”
From land to sea and everything in between, the array of wildlife activities at Sea Island would easily fill all the hours in a day. With a shooting school, salt marsh kayaking, horseback riding, hunting excursions, and more—Sea Island has easily earned its title as the only Forbes Five-Star resort with a true Southern sporting club experience.
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Through our shared ownership, The Broadmoor is pleased to offer a suite of premium resort destinations and luxury travel opportunities with exclusive offers designed just for our current and previous guests. Whether you’re interested in a once-in-a lifetime tour, a luxurious yacht-style cruise, a biking trip in Italy, or escaping to a true American oasis, our Preferred Guest Program opens the vacation door you’ve been waiting for. Visit Broadmoor.com/affiliates/preferred-guest-offers for details on these special offers.
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The Oasis at Death Valley resort is situated in a lush oasis surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park, California—just 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas and 275 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The Oasis is comprised of two hotels—The Inn and The Ranch at Death Valley. The Inn is a historic, AAA Four-Diamond, sixty-six-room hotel that recently received a major renovation, including the addition of twentytwo brand-new private, luxury casitas. The family-friendly Ranch at Death Valley also completed a revitalization that brought a Spanish Colonialstyle “Town Square” with new shops, a new restaurant, The Last Kind Words Saloon, and the addition of eighty cozy cottages. The resort includes two natural spring-fed pools, an eighteen-hole golf course, horse-and-carriage rides, and world-renowned stargazing, and is surrounded by Death Valley National Park’s main attractions.
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For over forty years, Country Walkers has provided active, immersive, and unforgettable travel experiences on four continents. They offer two distinct ways to explore: scheduled, small-group Guided Walking Adventures, and independent Self-Guided Walking Adventures. On tour, guests enjoy superb local cuisine, first-class guides, fine accommodations, and authentic cultural and natural encounters.
The Broadmoor’s original landscape architects created a harmonious and timeless design.
By Tom WilmesStrolling through The Broadmoor’s meticulously landscaped grounds reveals a harmonious blend of symmetrical gardens adorned with elegant fountains and other features, all meticulously planned by the original designers, the Olmsted brothers.
Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., who designed New York’s Central Park, stands as America’s most prominent landscape architect. Following his retirement, his sons, John Charles Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., continued on with an impressive portfolio of projects, including commissions from the National Park Service and American universities, including Harvard Business School and the University of Chicago.
At The Broadmoor—then essentially open fields—they utilized native grasses, flowers, and trees to create elaborate gardens and walkways that enhanced and unified the resort and its surroundings. The Olmsted brothers also designed features like filigreed metal lampposts, ornate fountains, and grandstands for the resort’s polo fields. Guests today will surely appreciate their influence in the sunken garden outside Broadmoor Main, planted with Japanese lilies, Shasta daisies, Madonna lilies, phlox, and tufted pansies.
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