Mountain Meetings | SPRING SUMMER 2020

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DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH RESORT & SPA

In Every Issue

8 EDITOR’S LETTER

BY BETH BUEHLER

10 MEETING NOTES What’s new, fun ideas and the latest happenings in the Mountain West, all with the meetings and events industry in mind.

42 PEOPLE PROFILE Learn how to really taste water with sommelier Janet Abbott.

BY BETH BUEHLER

Departments

22 VENUE REPORT Six rooftop venues that will elevate events like never before.

BY KASSIDY TARALA

Features

28 FOR THE LOVE OF RANCHES Three couples have poured their passions and resources into properties that are changing the concept of ranch resorts.

BY BETH BUEHLER

37 WARM UP MEETINGS Hot springs provide thoughtprovoking atmospheres and are ideal places for people to connect in relaxed environments.

BY BETH BUEHLER

ON the COVER

The Lodge at Brush Creek

PHOTO BY DAN HAM

SO MANY WAYS TO MEET, ALL IN ONE MAGNIFICENT PLACE.

Only The Broadmoor offers so many distinct venues and experiences of all sizes and types. From impressive trade shows at our new Exhibit Hall to executive dinners. From grand reception halls to eclectic lakeside cocktails at sunset. From state-of-the-art meeting rooms to secluded brainstorming sessions at Cloud Camp 3,000 feet above the main campus. You’ll fi nd all of it and more within our over 315,000 square feet of meeting space, connected by a thread of quality, service and meticulous attention to detail. Visit broadmoor.com and contact us today to explore the wonderful possibilities.