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Out Where the West Begins Out where the handclasp’s a little stronger, Out where the smile dwells a little longer, That’s where the West begins; Out where the sun is a little brighter, Where the snows that fall are a trifle whiter, Where the bonds of home are a wee bit tighter, That’s where the West begins.

Out where the skies are a trifle bluer, Out where the friendship’s a little truer, That’s where the West begins; Out where a fresher breeze is blowing, Where there’s laughter in every streamlet flowing, Where there’s more of reaping and less of sowing, That’s where the West begins. Out where the world is in the making, Where fewer hearts in despair are aching, That’s where the West begins; Where there’s more of singing and less of sighing, Where there’s more of giving and less of buying, And a man makes friends without half trying – That’s where the West begins. { Arthur Chapman }

CHARLES COURT

SUMMIT RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

THE TAVERN

THE GOLDEN BEE

THE GOLF CLUB DINING ROOM

WEST LOBBY BAR

THE HOTEL BAR

THE RESTAURANTS AT THE BRO A DMOOR PENROSE ROOM Colorado’s only Five Star, Five Diamond restaurant SUMMIT An American brasserie with a contemporary design and innovative cocktail program CHARLES COURT American food and wine with a focus on local ingredients TAVERN The best steaks and seafood in town for over 70 years THE GOLDEN BEE Colorado Springs’ traditional English pub for over 50 years GOLF CLUB DINING ROOM & PATIO A casual welcoming dining experience with golf course views CAFE JULIE & ESPRESSO NEWS Casual eateries with coffees, fresh pastries, sandwiches, and salads HOTEL BAR Cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres with patio seating alongside Cheyenne Lake WEST LOBBY BAR Small plates and signature cocktails in a fashionable setting

For more information call Dining Reservations at Ext. 5733. Visit BroadmoorDining.com THE PENROSE ROOM

Welcome

To Our Guests

We are grateful to have you with us and

hope your time here will be enjoyable and always bring you fond memories. The Broadmoor is such a special place. What I have come to understand over my 37 years in this industry (21 one of those at The Broadmoor), is that great properties that stand the test of time continually evolve, but in doing so it is important to keep a careful eye on the past. As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2018, I am pleased to share some exciting projects The Broadmoor will embark on over the next two years, totaling more than $60 million in improvements. I believe this will strengthen The Broadmoor’s position as one of the preeminent hotels in America. This spring we reopened our Southlake building guestrooms and suites, which have been completely renovated inside and out. They are beautiful. Cheyenne Lodge, our meeting and event facility by the Mountain course, has a new look with timbers, split logs and chinking, creating a handsome rustic Colorado look. Broadmoor West will experience a comprehensive renovation, expanding the rooms and baths, along with redesigning the exterior of the building to give it the character and charm of our historic main building. All rooms will have five fixture marble baths with a combination of terraces, balconies, French doors and Juliet balconies. The Garden Room in the Tavern will be rebuilt giving it a European conservatory feel with an abundance of florals added to the plant life. Speaking of flowers, take a moment to notice the baskets with Calibrachoa added to our guestroom balconies throughout the property. The Golden Bee will be expanded. The interior will replicate not only what is there now but a great new façade and tented rooftop garden will be added, reminiscent of a 19th century London pub.

The West Lobby Bar will be transformed and will include works of art by Western Masters. A living room with fireplace and outdoor terrace will connect directly to Charles Court. One of the things our guests like best about The Broadmoor is the wide variety of restaurants. We will add a new Italian restaurant located in Broadmoor West. I think this will be a well received addition and tie directly to The Broadmoor’s roots as our first chef was Italian born Louis Stratta, who served in our kitchens for over 50 years. The decor will be reminiscent of a historic Italian villa with the focus on fresh ingredients and authenticity in our food offerings. We are developing a family activity center in Broadmoor West with bowling, billiards, board games and electronic games. Our guests asked for this type of facility and we think it will appeal to families, teens and adults. Finally, in 1918, while the Broadmoor hotel was taking form under Spencer Penrose’s watchful eye, a chapel was built across from Cheyenne Lake under the supervision of Julie Penrose. It was designed as a “rest” chapel for the use of hotel guests. Coming full circle, Pauline Chapel is once again a place of prayer and meditation for hotel guests. The Broadmoor has restored this historic chapel and is now offering services to people of all faiths each Sunday at 10 a.m. As we continue towards our 100th anniversary, we hope you will return to enjoy all the wonderful things we are creating so you can continue to create your own memories, as our guests have done for nearly ten decades. We look forward to serving you. Sincerely,

Stephen Bartolin, Jr. President and CEO

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Contents 58

features 58 Spirit of the West

Showcasing the colorful history of the American West, and the works of art that keep the heritage alive.

66 Legacy of

a Masterpiece

Honoring the Gaylord Family, and their exceptional stewardship as owners of The Broadmoor.

74 Grand Transition

Julie Penrose left an enduring legacy in The Broadmoor Art Academy, as her vision evolved into the renowned Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

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66 { ON THE COVER } Alfred Jacob Miller, a struggling young

portraitist from New Orleans, was invited by the wealthy Scottish sportsman and adventurer Captain William Drummond Steward to record his private expedition to the fur trappers’ rendezvous in Wyoming in the summer of 1837. In this artwork, he depicts John from England, the expedition cook, who became lost when he set out alone to hunt buffalo.

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Contents DEPARTMENTS In Every Issue 01 Welcome to The Broadmoor 14 Contributors 130 Area Activities 132 Through the Lens: The Broadmoor Waltz Club Style 18 Adorable Children’s Boutique 20 Sophisticated Woman 22 Shops and Galleries Sports & Leisure 27 Head-to-Toe Pampering 30 Serving Up a Love of Tennis 33 The Broadmoor’s World-Class Golf Courses Dining 38 The Fabulous Penrose Room Turns 50 43 The Enduring Legend of Chef Auguste Escoffier 48 Farewell to a Culinary Maestro Business 50 Perfecting the Art of Presentation 53 Supporting the Community Through United Way

Family 80 A Wedding Wonderland 84 Creating a Magical Holiday Season 89 The Storied Dogs of The Broadmoor

Arts & Culture 94 Earl Klugh’s Annual Weekend of Jazz 96 Now That’s Entertainment Travel & Adventure 100 The Gentleman’s Getaway 104 BBQ Master Steven Raichlen Fires Up the Grills 107 The Giraffes Made Us Laugh 114 The Broadmoor Joins a Lineup of World Class Resorts 119 Riding the Rails Up Pikes Peak

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Children’s Shop he Broadmoor Children’s Shop is the place for toys, gifts and adorable children’s apparel. Designer clothing in sizes infant-10 includes Florence Eiseman, Polo Ralph Lauren, Haven Girl, Lilly Pulitzer and Catamini. The Candy Buffet offers old favorites such as Tootsie Rolls and gummy bears, and Dylans Candy Bars from New York are on tap for more discriminating palates.

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Luma he sophisticated Luma boutique is filled with a fabulous collection of unique clothing, accessories, home decor, and more. Luma features many high-end designers, such as Mycra Pac, Janska, Simon Chang, Michael Michaud, Shaune Bazner, Marjorie Baer, Firefly and Orna Lalo. The store also has a second location at the museum shop in the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

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shops at the broadmoor The Boutique at The Broadmoor Designers include Lily Pulitzer, Kate Spade, Joseph Ribikoff, Tory Burch, Milly and Trina Turk. Full range of accessories including handbags, hats eyewear and jewelry. Located in front of the main hotel.

Zanatti. Novelty handbags by Kooba, Lockheart, Longchamp and Botkier. Men’s shoes and hosiery by Cole Haan, Mezlan and Merrells. Located near the main hotel entrance.

bedding, robes, towels, spa products and home accessories. Custom furniture, original artwork, lamps and other home decor. Located between South Tower and Main.

The Broadmoor Pet Boutique Frames, ceramics, collars and leashes — some with The Broadmoor logo and some with fun prints! Pet treats from local and well known vendors. Located between South and Main.

The Broadmoor Haberdashery Distinctive men’s clothing featuring Tommy Bahama, Robert Graham, Scott Barber, Bills Khaki’s and Peter Millar, along with accessories by Fullum & Holt, XMI and J.Z. Richards. Located between South Tower and Main.

The Cosmetics Shop at The Broadmoor High-end luxury cosmetic and skin care lines, including Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown, Molton Brown and Kiehls. Makeovers available. Men’s and women’s fragrances. Located between South Tower and Main.

Yarid’s Shoes Men’s and women’s shoes. Ladies designers include Stuart Weitzman, Donald Pliner, Cole Haan, Tory Burch, Giuseppe

Broadmoor Lifestyle Great selection of frequently requested Broadmoor items, including luxurious

The Signature Shop Wonderful array of products featuring The Broadmoor’s own branded selection of gifts and apparel for

he Broadmoor Christmas House A seasonal boutique that features unique home decor and one-of-a-kind gift ideas for the holiday.

men, women and children. Located in Main hotel lobby. Villiers Jewelry and Gift Stunning contemporary jewelry featuring Gary Dulac, Suna Bros.,Majorca and Pandora, as well as unique pieces from local designers. Located in Main hotel lobby. Spirit of the West Jewelry, apparel and accessories with a western flare makes this a must see and must shop stop! Located in South Tower. Hayden-Hays Gallery & Western and Wildlife Gallery Beautiful artwork by the region’s best western and wildlife artists. Two locations, Southmoor building and Northmoor near El Pomar. Colorado Fishing Adventure Schedule a fly fishing adventure with a certified instructor and take home a memory of your day. Located in Southmoor building. The Library A quaint and comfortable bookstore, filled with best-sellers as well as regional books about Colorado and the west. Great assortment of gifts, music, children’s books, stationery, notecards and more. Located between South Tower and Main.

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Head to Toe A behind-the-scenes look at The Spa at The Broadmoorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to excellence By ka r a Wi lli a ms

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For the past three

years, Forbes Travel Guide has awarded The Spa at The Broadmoor its highest honor: the coveted Five-Star rating. While this distinction in the hospitality industry is certainly an honor, Spa Director Cassie Hernandez believes the true accolades are those bestowed by loyal patrons. What makes the Spa at The Broadmoor so beloved among spa enthusiasts? No doubt the unique menu of treatments, luxurious facilities, first-rate amenities and particular attention to detail all contribute to a “wow” experience. But it is the emphasis on customer service — evidenced in the team of front desk staff, locker room attendants, massage therapists and aestheticians — that makes The Spa truly extraordinary. As Hernandez explains, when it comes to a great spa experience, there’s more to the program than meets the eye. What truly makes a spa great is the team of professionals who are proven experts in their fields.

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Validating Guests’ Wants and Needs “Guests walk into our spa for all sorts of reasons,” says Hernandez, who oversees The Broadmoor’s third-floor spa, salon, fitness center, indoor pool and seasonal pool café. “They might be here to celebrate an occasion with a group, they might want to have some quiet time alone, they may be stressed out, they may be tired … it’s our job to take an interest in every single guest and help customize an experience just for them.” For Hernandez, the “art of pampering” isn’t just about making people feel good. It’s

It’s our job to take an interest in every single guest and help customize an experience just for them.”

about validating spa-goers’ needs by letting them know, “It’s okay that you’re here … it’s great that you’re here. Let us take care of you,” explains Hernandez. “That’s hard for some people, really hard to let go and literally put themselves into the care of strangers. But our goal is to help guests accept that gift of pampering they’ve been given — whether they’ve made the appointment themselves or a treatment is literally a gift from a loved one — and leave the spa feeling like a brand new person.” While The Spa’s therapists and aestheticians are trained to assess the mood and well-being of guests, Hernandez recommends patrons communicate their expectations to the staff. “You can leave your political correctness at the door,” advises Hernandez. “Certainly you don’t need to delve into

sports&leisure any personal details, but it helps us to know where you’re coming from emotionally or physically. When our guests are forthright in their expectations, we can better meet those goals.” And that’s where validation comes in: “You told us. We listened. And your spa experience is validated.”

Attention to Detail and Keeping it Simple While the staff forms the backbone of The Spa, it’s the attention to detail that creates a truly special environment. From The Spa’s plush heated robes, razors already placed in shower stalls and cut-up fresh fruit in the relaxation lounge, The Spa subtly focuses on special touches that create a stress-free, uniquely relaxing ambience. The sheer size of The Spa at The Broadmoor also enhances guests’ experiences. “In peak season, we might have 200 people in the spa, salon, pool and fitness center, yet it won’t feel crowded,” says Hernandez. The third-floor spa invites quiet repose, with multiple retreats for guests, such as

the women’s-only aromatherapy area, fireside lounge or breathtaking Mountain View room, offering stunning views of the rolling golf course and surrounding mountains.

Thoughtful Change The exclusive menu of treatment options is varied and creative, including Chardonnay Sugar Scrub, Deep Tissue Massage and Australian Mud Therapy. Yet Hernandez’ philosophy is to focus on simplicity, and enhance the program so beloved by guests. “Some spas reinvent themselves often, but I think that just confuses the customer,” says Hernandez. “We know what works and what’s proven to work, so to enhance our offerings this year, we’re simply building on the incredible foundation we already have.” For example, Spa guests now can upgrade facials with specific peels, masks, moisturizers, eye treatments or exfoliants. “It’s sort of like Build-a-Bear for avid spa goers,” quips Hernandez. Savvy guests can mix and match products to take their service to the next level, particularly with some ingredients from the environmentally friendly Uspa line that was introduced at The Spa at The Broadmoor last year. Whether you book a topof-the-line facial with all the bells and whistles, or opt for a straightforward Swedish massage (or any number of treatments in between), you’re certain to enjoy kind courtesies in sublime surroundings at The Spa at The Broadmoor. After all, Hernandez notes, she and her staff aren’t resting on their laurels. They’re on hand to deliver consistently that fabulous Five-Star Forbes service you’ll experience throughout your stay at The Broadmoor.

The Art of “Graceful Service”

All massage therapists, aestheticians and nail technicians are licensed by the state of Colorado and must have continuing education in their fields to maintain those certifications. But Hernandez goes above and beyond the essentials, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to superior guest service. Spa personnel take part in a class called “Delivering a Graceful Experience,” which covers basic manners and etiquette. “These are all things we’ve learned in childhood, but may have forgotten over the years,” says Hernandez. It’s the small nuances that make the difference, such as stepping aside in a hallway to make way for a guest, opening doors for others and escorting a patron to the relaxation lounge, rather than pointing the way. At regular staff meetings, Hernandez leads an interactive discussion about what it means to deliver Forbes Five-Star service – a theme echoed in departments throughout the resort. “What we’re teaching and doing in The Spa isn’t much different from what is happening across the property,” says Hernandez. “We’re not resting on our laurels. We always talk about maintaining and enhancing the service we already offer. And that means discussing – and learning from – our mistakes.” When Hernandez hires new employees – her staff nears 100 strong in the height of the summer season – her initial focus is on individuals who are highly qualified in their craft. Applicants must perform a practical interview, i.e., demonstrate their technique in massage, facials, manicure or hair service. If their skills pass muster, Hernandez looks more closely, with an eye toward team members who truly want to be a part of The Broadmoor legacy. “I appreciate people who’d like make a contribution to the good things we already have going on here,” she says. “Once they’re part of the team, I just ask them for four things: to be fair, honest, loyal and committed. If they can focus on those qualities every day they are here and clocked in, I know their time spent at The Broadmoor will be a positive one – not only for them, but for our guests.” Graceful Service – it’s all in the details.

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Love

of The Game

The Broadmoor’s nationally renowned Tennis Club features unique programs, fun events, and the only clay courts in Colorado

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prides itself on an award-winning tennis program, including top-shelf lessons, camps, competitions and all-around play. Rated as one of the top-ten tennis resorts in the United States by Tennis Magazine for

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the past 15 years, the Tennis Club features four new cushioned hard courts as well as new Har-Tru clay courts. Two of the hard courts are covered by an illuminated, heated bubble during the winter months, allowing for year-round play.

Family tennis is a big part of the resort’s program, and Wednesday family round robins beginning at 4 p.m. are always a highlight. The round robins consist of complimentary tennis mixers for families, bringing together

sports&leisure all ages for casual rounds of mixed doubles. They can be father-son, mother-daughter, father-daughter, mother-son, or whatever pairing families design. The tennis staff conducts the round robins, which are an enjoyable way for families to meet other families. Tennis camps are a signature program at The Broadmoor and Tennis Magazine lists The Broadmoor as having one of the country’s top-25 camps. Every Wednesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. between May 30 and September 2, the club hosts Junior Day Camp. This light, fast-paced drill conducted by the resort’s “kid-friendly” tennis pros is geared for kids ages 9-12, and the Junior Day Camps are designed for intermediate to advanced juniors. Kids can enroll for one day, or multiple days, at a cost of $35 per person per day. Another camp is QuickStart, designed for young players ages 4-8, to help them learn the fundamentals of tennis. QuickStart uses a smaller court and net, smaller rac-

Rated as one of the top-ten tennis resorts in the United States by Tennis Magazine for the past 15 years, the tennis club features four new cushioned hard courts as well as the new Har-Tru clay courts. quets and softer balls, and is staffed by patient, nurturing pros. The program is offered Wednesdays through Sundays, 11-11:45 a.m., May 30 through September 2, and priced at $15.

Playing For a Cause Director of Tennis Karen Brandner understands the value of using the showcase courts for a greater good. “What better place to bring people together to have fun and raise money for good causes?” she asks. The biggest fundraiser that the Tennis Club hosts is the Rally for the Cure, the nation’s largest tennis fundraiser for breast cancer. Levels are mixed on the first day, a rarity in tournaments, meaning 3.0 players can be teamed with 4.5 players.

“Lower level players love playing with the better players,” notes Brandner. The event is all about pink, with huge pink ribbons on the courts, decorations and matching pink outfits. Participants can buy “thirdserve” coupons for $5 each, with all of the proceeds going to support the cause. Another popular event is The Broadmoor Invitational Doubles Tournament and

Wood Racquet Classic, held each year in September. This fundraiser for the Pikes Peak Community Tennis Association, raises money for underserved youth tennis programs in the Colorado Springs area. The event brings in tennis players from all over the United States, for conventional and mixed doubles, and also includes a Wood Racquet flight in which players use wood racquets and dress in traditional tennis whites. A Gatsby-style cocktail party marks the tournament’s end, with everyone wearing white, preferably Roaring Twenties attire. Props such as 1920s-era cars and other regalia are brought in to add to the mood.

The Art of Playing on Clay Whether you’re a novice to clay courts or a claycourt aficionado, you’ll love playing tennis at The Broadmoor, home to the state’s only such courts. “We are very fortunate to have two new Har-Tru courts here at The Broadmoor,” says Director of Tennis Karen Brandner. “Many players love the benefits of playing on a clay court.” Brandner explains that clay is a soft and resilient surface which is very forgiving on one’s joints. Players can slide into a shot, avoiding the jarring and torqueing common to hard courts.

She adds that when playing on clay for the first time, players may be tentative with their footing. However, with practice they gain confidence and realize the clay can work to their benefit. Clay is a slower surface, allowing a player just a little more time to get to the ball. Also, rallies tend to last longer on clay, since it is more difficult to hit winners. “This adds to the enjoyment and purity of the game for many players,” Brandner adds. “Strategy is more important

than sheer power on a clay surface.” Temperatures on clay courts can be up to 10 degrees cooler, an advantage on a hot Colorado day. The Broadmoor courts have a “Hydro-grid” watering system below the surface, which automatically detects the moisture of the clay, maintaining it at the perfect consistency. This moisture creates cooler temperatures for players.

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Maintaining three world-class courses at the foot of the Rockies requires enormous coordination and attention to detail.

Golf course guru Fred Dickman demonstrates the precise art of maintaining The Broadmoor’s three world-class golf courses By J o n R izz i Ph oto gr a phy by M i c Ga ro f o lo

“Freddy”

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Most colleagues

know The Broadmoor’s Director of Golf Course Maintenance simply as “Freddy.” It’s a nickname that fittingly rhymes with “ready” — a condition that golfers, thanks to Fred Dickman’s masterful direction, never fail to find within the 450-acre, 54-hole facility. Whether he’s prepping the East Course to meet stringent USGA specifications for the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open, the recently restored West Course for members and resort guests, or the Mountain Course for a corporate or charity shotgun, Dickman and his 50-member maintenance team strive to uphold the high standards of The Broadmoor and its golf pedigree.

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That pedigree dates back to 1918, when Donald Ross — already with such masterpieces as Pinehurst No. 2, Scioto and Oakland Hills to his credit — laid out 18 holes alongside Cheyenne Mountain that he called his “best work.” Between 1948 and 1964, another 18 built by the equally prolific and legendary Robert Trent Jones joined the Ross holes, creating two composite

courses — the East and West. Jack Nicklaus, who won the U.S. Amateur on the composite East in 1959, returned to The Broadmoor in 2006 to redesign the Mountain Course. And what better person to tend the flag for such an historic complex than a teaching pro’s son who grew up on Golf Avenue in Highland Park, Illinois, and spent summers caddying and working maintenance at the Donald Ross-designed Northmoor Country Club? Dickman, who also confesses to occasionally hopping the fence and cutting through Ross’ Bob-O-Link Golf Club, took no shortcuts to his current position. Although he was an Evans Scholar at Indiana University with a degree in business communications, the green, green grass of golf beckoned. After receiving a master’s degree in Agricultural Business from Arizona State University, he helped oversee the construction, grow-in and main-

tenance of The Phoenician in Scottsdale. Like a thirsty patch of bentgrass, he soaked in the knowledge of Crescent Hotel Group’s Director of Development and Agronomy George Druzisky, as well as that of Billy Fuller, a consultant from Augusta National Golf Club, which ranks as the consensus gold standard of golf course maintenance technology. In addition, he became an expert in the art of water conservation. “I think the guys in the Southwest are about 10 years ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to irrigation,” Dickman offers. “With drought conditions, you really learn to manage water there.” At the Phoenician, Dickman says he became “intimately familiar with the expectations of the world golf traveler.” Such familiarity, coupled with his knowledge of course construction and architecture, landed him at The Broadmoor on June 1, 1997. “It was already the golf season, we were in the middle of replacing a 30-year-old irrigation system, and we had to get the course playable,” he recalls, smiling. “And we did.”

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Maintaining The Broadmoor’s beautiful golf courses is truly an art that requires special knowledge and meticulous orchestration.

Raising the Bar Just two years removed from hosting the 1995 U.S. Women’s Open, The Broadmoor committed to investing in course improvements. As Dickman says, “It’s like having a great building but there’s always room for new carpet and paint.” For Dickman and Director of Golf Russ Miller (who came on board in 1998 and also grew up on a Ross course in North Carolina), this meant enhancing the playing conditions to a level that would continue to attract national championships (such as the 1998 PGA Cup), but would also reveal many coursedesign characteristics that 80 years of modifications had served to eliminate or alter. It also meant doing something about the Mountain Course, an Arnold Palmer-Ed Seay design that had opened in 1976 but was plagued by land instability issues — landslides, cracking and erosion. It prompted a closure, then a complete renovation in 2003 by Jack Nicklaus’ design team. Dickman’s experience in engineering and course construction, along with his agronomic

courses, and therefore requires different types of maintenance. For the course that opened in 1918, however, Dickman brought much of his knowledge to bear. Working with Miller and course architect Ron Forse — an expert in Donald Ross restorations — the goal was to refurbish the course in time for the 2008 U.S. Senior Open. Looking at the Ross blueprints, Dickman says, “There were more than 100 bunkers in the original design.” Using aerial photo-

How can Dickman involve himself so intimately with renovation and restoration work while practicing the art of greenkeeping at the highest level possible? It attests to his administrative abilities and the quality of his staff. and architectural expertise, made him an invaluable asset to Chris Cochran and the Nicklaus Design team during the building of the course, which opened in 2006. The course’s versant location exposes it to more lightning, wind and snow than the other two

graphs of the course taken by the military in the 1930s, he determined the location and shape of every one of those hazards and measured the shadows to gauge their depth and the height of the mounds. Although maintenance and pace-of-play issues had often

dictated the elimination of many of these nuances and hazards, Dickman knew that modern technology and his top-notch crew would face the challenge of adding and maintaining bunkers and squaring them off, tightening fairways and dozens of other potentially time-consuming tweaks. The East course now has 80 bunkers, up from 65; the West has 69. He also understood that the subtly breaking greens of Broadmoor East were not built to be mowed with today’s machines. As little as 1/32” would cost multiple pin positions on the course’s devilishly difficult putting surfaces. Only careful hand mowing of every green ensured a fair chance at a two-putt. The successes of the 2008 U.S. Senior Open and the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open — especially in terms of how the courses defended par — testifies to the challenge and fairness of the course. The competitors didn’t grumble about a lack of fairway roll, inescapable bunkers, green speeds or impossible pin placements — all of which falls on the shoulders of the Director of Golf Course Maintenance. Working again with Miller and Forse, Dickman also oversaw the $2 million renovation of the West course, which opens this summer with deepened, resloped bunkers, rebuilt greens, widened fairways, added mounding and cross bunkering (98 percent of which had been removed, according to Forse), and improved sightlines on the undulating terrain of the Jones holes. Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

sports&leisure Impeccable Standards How can Dickman involve himself so intimately with renovation and restoration work while practicing the art of greenkeeping at the highest level possible? It attests to his administrative abilities and the quality of his staff. “Aside from the results Fred gets on the course, he’s one of the best managers of people,” says Broadmoor President and CEO Steve Bartolin. “He gets the most out of them. They all love him. You could eat off the floor in his equipment barn.” That equipment barn could double as a showroom for meticulously maintained landscaping equipment of every size and function. Dickman’s office, in a separate building, seems only to be a place to pit for coffee before he heads around the corner for the daily 5 a.m. meeting with the team, which includes the superintendents for each course, as well as the irrigation specialists, equipment managers and landscape workers — a schedule of whose daily tasks populate the room’s enormous whiteboard. They all serve the slender artist and the 450-acre canvas that’s his real office. “You get to know your property like a farmer knows his land,” says Dickman, who always carries a soil probe “to see what my roots are like under the soil canopy.” Walking the West course, he says his chief concern is always the playability of the course. “So you look at the density and health of the turf, the firmness of the fairways and the smoothness of the putting surfaces.” Dickman “micromanages” the property. In terms of maintenance focus, he plays the course in the opposite sequence of a golfer: greens and approaches, fairways, rough and teeing areas. His “top guys” hand-mow the greens, keep them moist by hand-wa-

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From left to right: Director of Golf Russ Miller, Fred Dickman, and Head Pro Mark Kelbel.

tering them, roll them smooth, and, most critically, cut the holes for the day’s pin placement. In addition to mowing the fairways and rough to strict heights, Dickman’s team verti-cuts to thin the plants and minimize thatch, applies wetting agents and growth regulators to promote roll and color, and overseeds with ryegrass in the fall. Each of the property’s bunkers gets a daily inspection and spotrake. “We used to do a full-out rake of every one, every day,” Dickman says, “but we decided to invest our efforts in other parts of the course.” Those efforts would include the application of growth regulators and wetting agents to the entire course; recreation of the Ross bunkers and mounding the intricacies of mowing around and over them; arboreal maintenance (Dickman has GPS’d every pine, aspen, oak and cottonwood to gauge height, shade, etc.); leveling tee boxes; safely preventing and combating fungi, grubs and dandelions; and generally meeting the needs of what he calls “an oddball mountain property” that can simultaneously have frost in one area and be baking in another. Technology plays a major role — especially in the area of irrigation. More than 2,000 individually controlled sprinkler heads dot the courses.

These are wired to a main terminal and integrate data from hundreds of soil sensors that take the temperature of the soil and measure the moisture content, as well as from The Broadmoor’s weather station, which gauges relative humidity, evaporation, dew points

— and detects lightning. As a benefit of having hosted two USGA championships, Dickman makes use of a cuttingedge TruFirm penetrometer that probes and measures moisture and firmness with quantifiable data that he can download to irrigation-programming software. Dickman and his irrigation specialists can control every drop of water pumped onto the course with the click of a mouse — or via a smartphone app. “There’s a lot of technology in golf course maintenance,” Dickman explains. “But the art of greenkeeping is feel, vision, experience. You get to know your courses over the seasons, over the years. I could walk this property with a blindfold on and feel things in my feet.”

art of the greens Those putting surfaces for which The Broadmoor is legendary are poa annua — an invasive genus of bluegrass so hardy it now grows in Antarctica. While some notable courses such as Pebble Beach Golf Links boast poa greens, most courses prefer bent or even Bermuda grass because of their truer rolls. Poa greens get bumpy. “We embrace poa,” Dickman says. “Its density — lots of plants tightly together — makes for a great putting surface. Newer courses, like the Mountain Course, will eventually have poa greens in 10 to 15 years.” The Broadmoor’s poa, Dickman explains, has evolved through maintenance practices. “Initially, it’s an annual plant producing seeds. But when it’s not under stress, it behaves more like a perennial. By keeping the plant feeling good about itself, stress-free, it will play and look good — and won’t spread as quickly.” Keeping poa’s ego healthy and self-contained — as it were — requires granular attention. Major aerifications occur in the spring and fall, when the plant is at its healthiest state and can recover quickly. Every week during the golf season, the staff alternates between topdressing (with a sand-organic matter mix) and fertilizing. “The trick is how to mow it low and still have a high rate of fertilization,” Dickman explains. “In the early part of the summer, the plants are thicker and stronger, so we can cut lower and the greens will be quicker.”

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work today,” says Broadmoor archivist Beth Davis, referring to the decor, which also included handmade Puerto Rican carpet, Rococo mirrors and eight-foot-tall bronze cupids. “But at the time it was the height of elegance.” The room has been refurbished and redecorated over the years, but it remains one of the most sumptuous dining

experiences to be had in all of Colorado. It has history on its side, too. This year marks the Penrose’s golden anniversary: The restaurant is 50 years old. As the state’s only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant, the Penrose Room has three sommeliers on staff in addition to a host of chefs in the kitchen. Led

by Executive Chef Bertrand Bouquin, the culinary team produces multi-course menus for sophisticated appetites. “We serve contemporary cuisine using classic techniques,” Chef Bouquin says. “Less is more in my cooking, but the ‘less’ has to be perfect — the perfect vegetable, the freshest fish, the best piece of meat.”

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dining Classic and Contemporary The menu changes seasonally, but the halibut in black olive oil is a signature dish with staying power. “Chef Bouquin takes black olives and dehydrates them, grinds them up and then rehydrates them with olive oil,” explains Lindsey Hafemeister, food and beverage marketing and PR manager That olive oil is then used to poach the fish, which stays silky and succulent as it slowly cooks. It also imparts a defined flavor to the dish. “It gives it more of a black-olive flavor, so it’s riper tasting,” Bouquin says. Paired with stubby but sweet Thumbelina carrots, fingerling potatoes and greens, it’s a well-rounded dish that has pleased palates for years. Another menu mainstay is foie gras. “I’m French,” says the chef, laughing apologetically. “We have a foie gras dish all the time on the menu. There are plenty of things we can do with it: It can be in slivers, or cut thick. There are so many flavors it can go with. I love its diversity as an ingredient.”

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Unlike the halibut, its preparation changes; it’s usually found in both a hot and a cold dish. Another foie dish that Bouquin created had pencil asparagus and a coulis of mango and carrot. He waxed poetic about the colorful contrast between the bright green asparagus and vivid orange coulis, both set off by a little dark jus from the pan. “The presentation of a dish is extremely important,” he says. “I think we first eat with our eyes before we put it in our mouths.” But the flavors are a paramount priority, too. In this case, the decadent, downright naughty foie gras is offset by the sweet and sour coulis and the asparagus. “When I’m creating a dish, I first think of the main ingredient I want to use,” explains the chef. “And then before thinking of a vegetable or a fruit I want to use, I think instead of a flavor. I put that on paper, and

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then I associate ingredients with it.” He also spends time considering the textures at play. “It takes colors, flavors and textures to make a complete dish. The idea is to get the ultimate experience.” That “ultimate experience” concept is not saved for the food alone, but the whole experience of dining at the Penrose Room. The evening typically starts with a greeting by Maitre D’ Penrose Duane Thompson. He’s been with the

hotel for 34 years. “There are families that come back every year at the same time, and he knows them all by name,” Hafemeister says. “He’s a big part of the experience.” So is the world outside the windows. “One side is the view of the city and all of its lights, and on the other side a view of the mountains,” Davis describes. “You can’t imagine a prettier place.” There’s also live music and dancing. It’s eminently civilized. And for those who want to take the dining experience to another level, the chef ’s table is an unforgettable experience. A separate room with its own showcase kitchen is available for private dinners for groups of 16 or less. The fully customized eight-course meal with sommelier wine pairings is prepared and presented by the chef. Whether people opt for a private experience or the classic one in the main dining room, they share a common expectation: that the Penrose Room lives up to its acclaimed reputation. “Our guests come with huge expectations,” Chef Bouquin acknowledges. “And when we are able to delight them, we have won. We are cooking for them, not for ourselves. And so we must keep pushing ourselves — to make the dishes more intricate, make everything better.” It’s a philosophy that’s served the restaurant well for the past 50 years, and will continue to do so for another 50.

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“Auguste Escoffier

is alive and well and lives everywhere,” says Michel Escoffier, great-grandson of the legendary Auguste, whose revolutionary ideas redefined the culinary arts from the 1880s, until his death in 1935 at age 88. Even today, the name Escoffier evokes the pinnacle of dining — many of the French chef ’s concepts are employed in everyday practice at restaurants and hotels worldwide. The Broadmoor is certainly one place Auguste is alive and well. His emphasis on topquality ingredients, innovative recipes, and service techniques were incorporated by The Broadmoor’s first executive chef, Louis Stratta, in 1918, and remain today at each of the resort’s 18 restaurants, bars, lounges and cafés — from the focused preparation of menu items in the kitchen, to the perfectly synchronized entrée service delivered by waitstaff in the Five-Star, Five-Diamond Penrose Room.

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But there’s only one time each year when guests can actually taste many of Escoffier’s classic creations as they were prepared during his lifetime: February’s Salute to Escoffier weekend. “When people see the pâtés, the charcuterie, the cheese displays, and some of the classic dishes and sauces that just aren’t common anymore, they’re amazed,” says C.W. Craig Reed, the Broadmoor’s Director of Food and Beverage. “We’re among the few still doing this.” The Salute to Escoffier — now in its 11th year — is one of three exclusive, food-and-beverage-focused, multi-day events held each year at The Broadmoor. The others are Sommelier Boot Camp in March, and Barbecue University with Stephen Raichlen in June.

While each unique package focuses on a different aspect of the culinary experience — classical cuisine, wine appreciation, and grilling — attendees at all three are immersed in hands-on learning, including expert instruction, historical and global perspective of each subject, and plenty of eating, drinking and relaxation — in short, a foodie’s dream vacation. Although Escoffier’s name is on just one event, his lofty principles, as executed by The Broadmoor’s food and beverage professionals, provide the foundation for a memorable experience during all three multi-day packages.

Auguste in February “Auguste Escoffier represented all that our industry aspires to through his professionalism, being an educator and being a mentor,” says Reed. “He gave to his community and to charitable causes, and we embrace his idea of what culinary professionalism is through our event.” In 2003, The Broadmoor launched Salute to Escoffier as a signature specialty weekend, honoring the legacy of Auguste, and built around the principles Reed mentioned. It created an immediate buzz among guests, and has grown from 40 attendees its first year to 260 last year. The weekend kicks off with a welcome reception on Friday, featuring chef-attended food stations from each of The Broadmoor’s restaurants, showcasing some of their tastiest seasonal menu items. But that’s just a warmup for Saturday’s gourmet gamut: cooking demonstrations in the morning, a wine luncheon in the Penrose Room, an interactive “Art of the Cocktail” class in the afternoon, and at night, the dazzling Grand Buffet. “It’s based on the tradition of French dining and the

dining rubbed buffalo tenderloin, French repertoire, and we imbuing a sense of place as begin planning four weeks well as a taste of history. out, reviewing the menus and “The Grand Buffet is a putting together a timeline of feast for the senses, from the when we need certain ingrevisual appeal, to the aroma, dients,” says John Frazier, The to seeing the classical foods Broadmoor’s executive sous and their presentations. But chef. “The event is on Saturit’s also about supporting our day, but we start marinating, student programs and keeping curing and preparing coldthem alive food items on for future Monday. It generations,” takes two days says Frazier. just to lay out It may seem the platters The Grand as though Esand have evBuffet is a feast coffier’s ideas erything ready are rooted for service.” for the senses, the past, The Grand from the visual in but Michel Buffet features appeal, to the says Auguste more than 150 hot and aroma, to seeing “approached cooking like cold dishes, the classical fashion — it with multiple foods and their had to evolve wine pairings spread over five presentations.” with time and take into accourses in six count changes hours. It’s an epicurean delight, showcasing in people’s accelerated living habits. He predicted cooking the culinary team’s prowess would become more scienby recreating several specialtific, enhancing the nutritive ties perfected by Escoffier, and taste value of dishes.” including galantines, terThe charitable side of Esrines, pâtés and quenelle. coffier is evidenced in the live Among the most famous and silent auctions held during creations of Escoffier’s era is the dinner to raise money for the terrine — made from expertly seasoned forcemeat and Colorado ProStart — a high layered with colorful garnishes school mentoring program for students interested in a such as vegetables, truffles or foodservice or hospitality nuts. Terrines are baked in a deep rectangular mold similar career, and The Broadmoor’s Culinary Apprenticeship to a mini bread pan and Program, which provides an served cold — often glazed with a savory aspic jelly before affordable onsite alternative service for a consistent appear- to traditional culinary school. ance and additional flavor. When sliced, the garnishes Forward … March! create a striking visual mosaic Sommelier Boot Camp is throughout the terrine. At the latest entry in the menu last year’s Grand Buffet, The of culinary packages offered Broadmoor served a shellfish at The Broadmoor. Held terrine with saffron mousse, in early March, it recruits wrapped in braised leek. oenophiles and the resort’s The Grand Buffet also army of wine experts — 17 embraces the present, buildindividuals certified by the ing progressive cooking and Court of Master Sommeregional ingredients into the liers, plus 24 more who have overall menu, such as Colopassed the introductory test rado lamb with black truffle for that certification — for a persillade, and four-pepperweekend of wine wisdom. Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

dining “We want to show the nuts and bolts of becoming a sommelier: the education, the tasting, and service techniques. We’re giving people a chance to jump right in and see what we do every day,” says Broadmoor Wine Director Tim Baldwin, who won the “Best Sommelier” award at the 2011 Copa Jerez competition in Spain. Because The Broadmoor’s cup runneth over with wine pros, Boot Camp provides one sommelier per table of attendees, who answer questions and add a one-on-one touch to the overall program. “The course was elegant and so personal,” says Dr. Eugene Sherman, who came to the inaugural event with his wife, Dr. Susan Sherman. “We’ve visited wineries in Washington and California, and attended the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen on two occasions. No experience was as enjoyable or educational as The Broadmoor’s Sommelier Boot Camp.” The wine classes on Saturday and Sunday compare varietals grown around the world, such as Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, in the form of interactive seminars and tastings. There’s also a “Viticulture 101” class. The event wraps up on Sunday with a no-pressure “test” of what was taught. Diplomas are awarded to everyone, followed by a wine dinner at Summit restaurant. Baldwin says one of the weekend’s highlights is a “Wine Pairing 101” dinner on Saturday in the Penrose Room — the 35 attendees at this year’s Boot Camp were still talking about it the next day. “I had visited every one of those vineyards we featured during the meal, so I had some fun stories to tell everyone,” he says. A serendipitous encounter with a New Zealand winemaker was another surprise for this

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Escoffier on Escoffier Great-grandson Michel reflects on Auguste Escoffier It was a milestone moment, even for a place as storied as the 94-year old Broadmoor — for the first time in a decade, a descendant of Auguste Escoffier attended the resort’s “Salute to Escoffier” weekend. “I’m grateful to The Broadmoor’s team for honoring my great-grandfather in such a commendable way,” said Michel. “I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and the highlight was Saturday night’s Grand Buffet.” Michel was the weekend’s guest of honor, welcoming attendees at Friday night’s reception, evaluating crêpes made by The Broadmoor’s chefs on Saturday morning, signing copies of Auguste’s autobiography, Memories of My Life, and speaking about his great grandfather’s legacy during the Grand Buffet. “[Auguste] was described as ‘the chef of kings’, but I also want to show how humanitarian he was in preparing food for the poor, and creating fundraising dinners to help chefs who had an accident at work, or who were retiring but had no pension,” Michel said. Today, Michel keeps the heritage of his great-grandfather alive by overseeing the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, and the Auguste Escoffier Foundation & Museum of Culinary Arts near Nice, France. “I think there are enough people who know about him,” he says. “But I want to give them insight into the man behind the image, behind the legacy.”

year’s guests. During a Pinot Noir seminar, Nick Mills from Rippon Winery dropped in to discuss two of his wines featured on the agenda. Baldwin says the bottles were selected weeks earlier, not knowing Mills would be in town until the night before the class. “Nick popped in the door and said, ‘Did someone say New Zealand?’ It was great, and he’s a bit of

a character, so we talked with him for about a half hour.” The educational depth of Boot Camp would likely make Escoffier proud, especially the presentation of wine within the context of a meal, instead of treating it as “a luxury item to be collected and coveted and only consumed with your best friends,” says Summit Sommelier Michael Buckelew. “We’re always thinking

about how wine complements food, and when you put those things together you come up with something more than the sum of its parts.”

Grate Expectations Entering its fourth year at The Broadmoor, Stephen Raichlen’s Barbecue University is perhaps the highestprofile attraction among the lineup of the resort’s culinary event packages. Attendees spend three days interacting with grilling guru Raichlen in an indoor/outdoor “workshop” at Cheyenne Lodge, surrounded by more than 30 different grills and smokers. While few would equate outdoor grilling with Escoffier, his influence on Raichlen, and in turn how BBQ U is executed at The Broadmoor, is undeniable. Raichlen trained at Le Cordon Bleu and La Varenne cooking schools in Paris, learning the techniques perfected by Escoffier. He also has a degree in French literature from Reed College in Portland, Ore. During BBQ U, Raichlen’s meticulous attention to mise en place — preparing and organizing ingredients before cooking — is pure Escoffier. It’s a reflection of Auguste’s “kitchen brigade” system, whereby each cook is assigned a specific task related to the overall meal. The result is efficiency, consistency and speed of production. It’s a teamwork approach so simple, that it’s amazing nobody thought of it before Escoffier. But that timeless foundation of practicality is one reason The Broadmoor, and the rest of the culinary world, still revere Auguste Escoffier today. “Just like music, if you master the basic principles, you can write any kind of music,” says Michel. “But if you don’t stick to the principles, what you make is noise, and it’s the same with cooking.”

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Farewell to a Culinary M aestro

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workings of The Broadmoor’s culinary staff have long been orchestrated by Executive Chef Siegfried “Sigi” Eisenberger. Now, after 20 years of unparalleled service to the resort’s renowned eating establishments, Chef Sigi is stepping down to embark on his next great venture in the burgeoning natural foods arena. As just the fourth executive chef in the resort’s history, Chef Sigi has amassed a repu-

tation for excellence that is testament to his dedication to elevating the resort to a world-class food and dining venue. Throughout his career, he has garnered a host of awards and honors. “We are so appreciative of all that Chef Sigi has done for our hotel, the many guests he has served and his contribution to our industry,” says C.W. Craig Reed, Director of Food and Beverage at The Broadmoor. “We have been and will continue to be great benefac-

tors of his continual commitment to culinary excellence.” Although Chef Sigi will no longer be conducting the inner workings that translate into the delicious culinary delights cooked up at The Broadmoor, he still will be part and parcel of the ingredients that are incorporated into many of the savory dishes. Through his new company, Bio Herbs and More, Chef Sigi will deliver his concept “From Chef ’s Farm to the Table” to his first client, The Broadmoor.

“Having cooked for 50-plus years, I am inspired to take my culinary expertise to a different level, by creating 100 percent natural products through my own company,” he explains. “Grown only from the four elements plus passion, the ‘From Chef ’s Farm to the Table’ products will allow guests of The Broadmoor to experience the finest natural grown produce, poultry and beef.”

The Broadmoor’s New Executive Chef Takes the Helm The Broadmoor is excited to announce the appointment of Derin Moore as The Broadmoor’s new Executive Chef. Chef Moore is one of just 65 Certified Master Chefs in the United States, and most recently served as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Naples in Naples, Fla. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park,

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N.Y., Chef Moore has held numerous executive chef positions in a variety of award-winning restaurants, and served as adjunct professor for two leading culinary schools in the Midwest. He attained the Certified Master Chef (CMC) designation, the highest and most prestigious level of achievement from the American Culinary Federation, and was se-

lected as one of 12 CMCs to serve as a judge on the CMC advisory board. “I am thrilled and honored to be selected as only the fifth executive chef since 1918, following Chef Eisenberger, one of the most esteemed executive chefs in the industry, and to continue the culinary legacy in such an iconic resort as The Broadmoor,” says Moore. Now let the cooking begin!

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From its elegant

grounds to its distinctive architecture, The Broadmoor imbues the class and style worthy of founder Spencer Penrose’s lofty ideals. Add to this the impeccable culinary influence of August Escoffier, the Father of French Cuisine, and it’s easy to understand why guests continue to delight in The Broadmoor dining experience. Every meal is a journey here, and even the most discriminating palate will appreciate the excellence that emanates in both taste and presentation. And that same exquisite care that each venue takes to always exceed expectation translates to large group gatherings and banquets as well. The Broadmoor takes tremendous pride in its ability to host major events, from weddings to corporate gatherings to national conventions. Every event is unique and delivered with panache, pizzazz and an epicurean excellence unrivaled in the industry.

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The Broadmoor can throw quite a party. And at the heart of it all is the dedication of a chef who is responsible for directing the exquisite banquets hosted by The Broadmoor.

The Secret Weapon Chef John Frazier is no stranger to culinary excellence. Recently named the executive sous chef for The Broadmoor, the master of cuisine honed his skills at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona. Before that, Chef Frazier was the executive banquet chef for the Phoeni-

Even the most discriminating palate will appreciate the excellence that emanates in both taste and presentation.” cian Resort in Scottsdale, and also spent six years at Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, where he served in numerous capacities, including banquet chef and garde manger chef. Since joining The Broadmoor

team, Chef Frazier’s emphasis is on banquets and catering, lending an artistic touch to classic presentations and providing a contemporary direction for the division. “The Broadmoor is proud to add John to our culinary team in the effort to make our banquet offerings comparable to a fine dining experience in a restaurant,” says former Executive Chef Siegfried Eisenberger. “John brings experiences from Five Diamond resorts and innovative restaurants, and it’s been a joy to team up with another culinary talent at The Broadmoor to share the benefits with our guests.”

Business Food becomes an art form thanks to the culinary wizardry of Chef Frazier.

The Vision Skillfully integrating modern preparation and presentation, Chef Frazier pays homage to The Broadmoor gold standards and brings a new dimension to banquets. Melding the familiar with a creative perspective, Chef Frazier subtly draws on “food memories,” or experiences guests have accumulated over the years while visiting the property. A wonderful dish from a birthday dinner, an anniversary Champagne toast, a wedding cake created by the master pastry chefs — all are woven into the fabric of Chef Frazier’s imagination. His culinary vision is to return guests to those wonderful moments by recreating the tastes and smells of previous visits, while updating and enhancing classic Broadmoor food favorites.

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“My focus here at The Broadmoor is on the food and how to present it in a new light,” Chef Frazier explains, “Our focus is to revitalize interest in the hotel as a business destination and breathe new life into banquet catering. My goal is to make a residential feel throughout the property and move away from a typical clinical buffet atmosphere. The Broadmoor has so much more to offer.”

Modernizing banquet presentations and menus will serve to enhance the hotel’s appeal, and Chef Frazier’s reinterpretation of classics and the introduction of new dishes put the banquet menus on par with the property’s other dining experiences. Updates to the look and feel of celebrations and meetings is the overriding goal, all the while paying homage to The Broadmoor’s commitment to sumptuous offerings that leave guests craving more. C.W. Craig Reed, director of food and beverage adds, “John has the talent we’re looking for to enhance our banquets even further; his vision for new and innovative presentation styles, and his focus on menu customization to fit guests’ unique desires will take the premierquality food we have in our banquets to the next level.”

What the Future Holds The next year will focus on drawing from a rich heritage, while updating traditional banquet services to reflect the post-1918 era. Subtle changes in room service, settings within rooms, and hotel-wide aesthetic improvements will be introduced. “We are working within a 94-year old building,” Chef Frazier explains. “Working within the confines of this kitchen footprint with modern needs is a challenge that we look forward to.” Accommodating more than 700 guests for Sunday brunch at the Lake Terrace dining room a sizeable challenge, albeit one the team shoulders with a smile. Making way for the new generation of Broadmoor enthusiasts, the focus on presentation, local ingredients, sourcing and modern preparation heightens the already elevated Five-Star Five-Diamond dining experience at The Broadmoor. Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

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Giving Back Broadmoor Employees Step Up to United Way and Support the Community By M i n dy Si n k

It truly does take a

village to effect change. From a nonprofit viewpoint, when a community of people works together toward a cause, small contributions add up to considerable charity. This sense of community built around giving back is strong at The Broadmoor, where employees come together in remarkable ways, working to support the local United Way chapter and encouraging one another to make use of that organization’s services. “The more things we can do to help the United Way, the more it’s going to help our employees in the long run,”

All proceeds from annual employee tennis and golf events benefit United Way.

says Wayne Hoskins, director of security at The Broadmoor. Hoskins has been instrumental in developing creative ways for The Broadmoor to donate to the United Way. Typically, donations occur through voluntary payroll deductions, which can be

as little as $1 per paycheck. With 1,600 staff members at The Broadmoor, even small donations add up to make a difference. But with a desire to enhance the services that benefit the entire Colorado Springs community, Hoskins had to think outside the box. Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

Business Whether it’s baking pies for a bake sale, donating a portion of a paycheck or participating in charity auctions or tournaments, Broadmoor employees find great satisfaction in giving back.

“We have a campaign every year to get more Leaders in Giving,” Hoskins says of his inspiration for bigger fundraising ideas. Leaders in Giving donate $1,000 per year or more to the United Way through The Broadmoor programs; currently there are 30 leaders, representing an all-time high. The fun part of giving begins when you imagine being able to purchase The Broadmoor’s cast-offs at bargain basement prices — Cadillacs, lobby furniture, flat screen televisions, desks, appliances, fresh flowers, overstock golf apparel and more — and in doing so, give back to the United Way. These in-house auctions for Broadmoor staff have been a huge success and led to more unique fundraising events benefitting the United Way. “The items are going inexpensively to our employees, and the proceeds go to the United Way, so it’s a winwin,” says Kate Manzanares,

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The Broadmoor has been contributing to the United Way since the 1990s, and ranks in the top 15 out of 400 companies that run campaigns in the community. assistant director of human resources who scored a slightly used flat screen TV for a mere $50 at a recent auction. “That money can go a long way in our community.” The Broadmoor has been contributing to the United Way since the 1990s, and ranks in the top 15 out of 400 companies that run campaigns in the community. Since 2000, Broad-

moor employees have given $627,743.80 to the charity. “They will not find an organization that gives more creatively,” says Manzanares. The county fair and farmers market was another recent fundraising success that highlighted the talents of Broadmoor staff, when they brought in and sold produce from their own gardens. “It was such a unique approach,” says Barbara FurrBrodock, director of corporate campaigns at the Pikes Peak United Way in Colorado Springs. “People could show off their talent, whether it was crafts, pie baking, canned food or something they grew in their own garden.”

Comes Around, Goes Around But these events don’t benefit just the United Way, they also serve as a huge morale boost to Broadmoor staff, says Manzanares. Besides making people feel good about

giving and the company they work for, the United Way can — and does — help these very same people should they find themselves in need. April Koos, a professional line cook at The Broadmoor, found herself struggling following her 2009 divorce. “I went through a rough time in my life,” she says. “One of our chefs asked me if there was anything he could do for me, and the next thing I knew our president, Mr. Bartolin, handed me a note to call 211.” The United Way has a national direct dial for people to get referrals for a variety of services, including housing, health care, child care, financial services and food. Like many people, Koos says she never thought she would be in need of the very services she was helping support. “I have been donating to the United Way since I have worked here,” she says, noting she has worked at The Broadmoor for 15 years. “There is

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They will not find an organization that gives more creatively.” no pressure to donate and you don’t have to fill out the form if you don’t want to.” Koos called 211, not knowing exactly how or what to ask of them. “I was crying when I called, and I never thought I’d have to be the one to call 211,” she recalls. “It was a very busy day, and the gentleman asked me what he could do to help. I just became a single mom, I had all the debt I had when I was married, my life situation changed overnight, and all of a sudden, I had to seek out help and I didn’t know how.” As the United Way counselor talked with Koos to sort out her most pressing needs — debt restructuring and day care — she began to understand how United Way could help. “I just put my problems out there,” she says. “I didn’t qualify for food stamps, and like a lot of people I was caught in the cracks; I didn’t know how to reach out and get help. Prior to getting help, I always thought this was for people whose house got hit by a tornado, the destitute, for seniors without a job or family.” Both Hoskins and Manzanares point out that people’s needs may have nothing to do with their income. “It’s not so much that our employees need it because they don’t make enough money,” says Hoskins. “There is a wide range of services that the United Way offers when people need it in their lives.” Hoskins recalls that as a child growing up in a large family in Texas, he was the recipient of the kindness of strangers and friends one

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Christmas, when his parents were very ill and money was very tight. “Christmas meant a lot to our family and we were not going to have one at all,” he remembers. “Then all these cars start coming down the street to our little

place, with food and toys, and that always stuck with me. If I am blessed to have a good job, then I want to help people who are in need.” For Koos, the United Way helped her quickly find affordable day care for her two

children that was convenient to both home and work, and credit counseling that eventually led to a lower mortgage payment. “It has been a wave of positive, positive, positive effects on my life,” she says. “I learned how to receive and I was able to give back at the same time. It was not that somebody showed up at my door with food, but being able to have the tools to take care of my own life.” It is this circle of helping that inspires employees everywhere. “In our national surveys we have found that people say that their employer’s support of the United Way makes them feel better about where they work. It does make a difference within the culture of that company,” says Furr-Brodock. Koos is still repaying credit card and hospital debt through a credit counseling program, and still makes regular donations to the United Way through her paychecks. “The Broadmoor is about integrity, and the United Way is about integrity,” she says. “Everything we do touches another person and The Broadmoor does care about its people.”

from the president I am so proud of our staff for the level of giving they provide for United Way. I am equally proud of the creative means they use to achieve that level of support. We have a very healthy level of Leaders in Giving, as well as additional contributions from our staff. In addition to the traditional, we conduct a pie sale with the proceeds going to United Way. We have an annual retail auction of discontinued items. We offer trips to other hotels and destinations as auction items. We have even auctioned discontinued vehicles and television sets with the proceeds going to United Way. Fees for our annual employee golf and tennis tournaments go to United Way, but I

think the most unique gift we provided was a relatively sizable diamond that was found on property and turned into lost and found. We could not determine who the owner was nor did anyone ever come forward and let us know they lost a diamond. After three months with no one claiming the diamond, we auctioned it off and gave the proceeds to United Way. What is meaningful to our people here at The Broadmoor are the many examples within our own family of employees who have benefited from one of the 33 United Way agencies at some point in their lives. Not only are we helping the community but we help one another with our giving. —Stephen Bartolin

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Showcasing the colorful history of the American West By b o b b ows

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“The Lost Greenhorn” by Alfred Jacob Miller

After visiting some of the most

exotic spots on earth, enjoying a sampling of the most refined hospitality, and collecting a host of wonderful treasures along the way, Spencer Penrose set out to make The Broadmoor the finest resort in the world. Among the resort’s many unique features is its position, both geographically and culturally, as a gateway to the West. Granted, the American West was a moving target up until the late 19th century, with the frontier shifting from the backwoods of the original 13 colonies, across the Midwest and the South, eventually crossing the Great Plains, the Badlands of the Dakotas, and the unforgiving deserts of the Southwest before pulling up here, at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains.

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Gateway to the West It is no coincidence that The Broadmoor serves as a focal point for the spirit of this migration and of the West itself. Penrose’s favorite poem, Out Where the West Begins (by the cowboy poet, Arthur Chapman), emblazoned on a bronze displayed directly across from the main entrance, captures the sense of place that Penrose felt and, indeed, embodied. To distill this distinct blend of natural wonders and rugged individualism that is the West — and to market this experience to the world — Penrose wrote to the popular artist Maxfield Parrish, to discuss commissioning a painting of the resort. In addition to some haggling over the price, the correspondence includes an illuminating passage in which Parrish describes his style of idealizing his subjects:

“… with a certain temperament, a literal rendering of the material facts can be avoided, and the part that stays in the mind can the better be brought out, the spirit and atmosphere of the place.” (September 15, 1919) The vibrant landscape still hangs in the main lobby and is featured in a variety of the resort’s marketing materials.

Go West and Paint But long before The Broadmoor was a gleam in Penrose’s eye, artists made their way across the continent to capture the dramatic vistas, striking geographic features, and distinctive flora and fauna, as well as the cultures and events that defined the “Old West.” Many of the finest examples of these paintings, which reflect the development of American art of the West as well as the pageantry and vast changes of this period, will be part of an expansion of The Broadmoor’s art collection that begins this year. All this — the venerable Native Americans, insatiable buffalo hunters, wild-eyed mountain men, determined pioneers, feverish gold-seekers, open-range cowboys, famous battles, commercial exchanges that defined the spirit of these parts, and the accompanying transformation of U.S. territory — proceeded quickly. Within a 90year period, America was settled coast to coast, driven by successive waves of migrations.

European Influence These historic changes affected the artists as well. The European training many of them brought to the West — from Paris, London, Dusseldorf and elsewhere — reverberated in succeeding generations and cross-pollinated with distinctive regional styles, making the art of the American West one of the most diverse and compelling surveys one could find. This imagery played a key role in the successive waves of westward migration, beginning with the early exploratory, military and fur-trading expeditions. While no artist accompanied Lewis and Clark (1804-1806), their notebooks were later illustrated for general consumption. Inspired by what they read, heard and saw, several artists made similar journeys by the 1830s. Artists as Historians Their work stimulated further interest in the beauty and resources of the West, revealing in retrospect how history and art influence one another in unanticipated ways. In many cases, paintings and journals are the only records of the vanishing cultures of the Old West. for example, six years after expeditionary artist George Catlin documented the manners and customs of the Mandans in 1832, the tribe was nearly wiped out by smallpox, a disease it had never encountered before the Europeans arrival. Not long afterward, documentation of the short-lived Rocky Mountain fur trade was first captured by Alfred Jacob Miller, a struggling portraitist from New Orleans. Miller had the fortune of being invited to accompany wealthy Scottish sportsman and adventurer, Captain William Drummond Steward, to record his private expedition to the trappers’ rendezvous in 1837. During this trek, Miller noted an incident involving the party’s cook, who promptly got lost after boastfully assuring the group

… long before The Broadmoor was a gleam in Penrose’s eye, artists made their way across the continent to capture the dramatic vistas, striking geographic features, and distinctive flora and fauna, as well as the cultures and events that defined the “Old West.” “The Rocky Mountain Man” by Charles Deas

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Fe Trail, the Overland Trail and the Oregon Trail, which were populated by ever-growing numbers of prairie schooners (covered wagons). A cosmopolitan artistic community soon developed in San Francisco. The vaqueros, forerunners of the American cowboy, were celebrated in the works of that state’s first major artist, Charles Christian Nahl, who drew upon the region’s Spanish heritage.

“Trapper’s Last Shot” by William Ranney

he would have no trouble finding his way back to camp from a side excursion. Miller later recreated a defining moment from that story and entitled it, “The Lost Greenhorn.” Another early documenter of frontier life was Charles Deas, whose portrait of “Long Jakes, The Rocky Mountain Man” (1844), painted from life, perfectly encapsulates the image that Easterners had of Western frontiersmen, much in the way that Miller’s painting represented the Westerners’ view of newcomers from the East. On March 12, 1836, six days after the fall of the Alamo, William Ranney, a self-taught artist from Connecticut, volunteered in the Texas Army. Although Ranney’s nine-month tenure at arms and a few months thereafter were his only exposure to the West, the period strongly influenced his later work, which included the retelling of a true experience of a famous trapper, Joseph Meek, in the Yellowstone Park. “Trapper’s Last Shot” depicts the moment of life-and-death decision, with Native Americans in close pursuit. Would Meek fire in self-defense or take his own life?

Rise of the American Artist The first outstanding American artist born in the West, George Caleb Bingham, was self-taught, though he assiduously studied the works of notable artists. Bingham’s talent enabled him to make a living doing what he loved from a young age, a rare blessing for a painter. Although his work covers a wide range of styles, his paintings from 1845-1855 — the decade representing his best work — generally relate to life and commerce along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Bingham’s home state of Missouri, an embarkation point for many migrations, provided a vantage for the artist to capture such scenes as “Pioneers in Camp” (1845). More interest in the West followed from such imagery, leading to further exploration. Gold was discovered in California in 1848, drawing a new wave of fortune seekers across the continent, along with others enticed by the promise of wide-open spaces and inexpensive land, and fed by their sense of adventure, exploration, discovery and self-reliance. These immigrants made their land crossings primarily via three routes, the Santa

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Spirit of the Adventurer Ten years later another gold rush ensued, this one in Colorado. In a fortuitous confluence of history and art, Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Moran, heirs to the first self-consciously “American” painters, the Hudson River School, brought their talents to the Rocky Mountains. Here they pushed the imaginative style of their artistic predecessors to new heights, conveying the indescribable light and awesome beauty of many of America’s grandest settings. Their work played a key role in persuading Congress to inaugurate the National Park system.

“Children of the Mountain” by Thomas Moran

Both Bierstadt and Moran took advantage of government expeditions to undertake adventures and explore territory that would not otherwise have been accessible to them. During an 1859 transcontinental survey for a route from Wyoming to Oregon, led by Colonel Frederick Lander (later a general in the Union Army), Bierstadt made numerous sketches resulting in many major

“Pioneers in Camp” by George Caleb Bingham

works, including “Wind River” (1870). Moran did not make it to the Rockies until 1871 — on an expedition led by Dr. Ferdinand Hayden, director of the United States Geological Survey, which brought back pictures of the Yellowstone area. Yet he was drawn to the power of the mountains, which he famously invented from his imagination in “Children of the Mountain” (1866). The commercial success of Bierstadt’s and Moran’s powerful landscapes encouraged other eastern landscapists to head west.

Here they pushed the imaginative style of their artistic predecessors to new heights, conveying the indescribable light and awesome beauty of many of America’s grandest settings.

Melding the Old and the New Contemporaneous with the great landscapists of the 19th century were a number of fine narrative artists. This group depicted episodes from history and literature and scenes from everyday life, in styles inspired by the Renaissance and Old Masters, as well as American poets, playwrights and novelists writing about the frontier. The end of the Civil War brought another significant migration, driven in large part by the desire for a fresh start, following the suffering and deprivations that accompanied the hostilities. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 further accelerated westward expansion, commercial activity and communications, transforming the physical and cultural landscape. Later, the railroads hired artists to market their exotic new destinations. Particularly noteworthy is the collection of the Santa Fe Railroad, which included many significant works from the Taos and Santa Fe Schools, including such artists as Ernest Blumenschein and Walter Ufer, who shared an eye for the harmony and rhythms of natural and man-made elements. As the settlement and urbanization of the West spread, along with the marginalization of the Plains Indians, the public’s love affair and romantic notions of the Old West intensified, raising demand for fresh interpreters of this captivating era. The most recognizable among this new wave of artists was Frederic Remington, a New Yorker educated at Yale, whose iconic images, and later sculptures, captured the essence of the frontier, its triumphs and tragedies. In counterpoint to Bierstadt and Moran, who focused on nature’s grandeur, Remington’s forté Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

“Trappers at fault” by a. f. Tait

was people and animals. He is credited with the first correct depictions of a horse’s gait, adapted slightly for the eye. Like Remington, Charles M. Russell witnessed the waning days of the Old West, but he did so as a Montana horse wrangler, rather than a well-heeled traveler. Russell excelled at capturing the complexity of figures and horses in motion. Charles Schreyvogal was another great interpreter. Although he missed the end of the Plains Indian Wars, Schreyvogal’s in-depth interviews with cavalry officers and other veterans provided the details that made him their premier visual historian. As the 20th century dawned, a number of talented artists made their mark as illustrators of short stories and novels, most notably N.C. Wyeth, whose work kept the myth of the Old West alive on canvas and in the minds of readers. By 1913, Modernism finally arrived in the United States, eventually making its influence felt across the country. It found a home in the New Mexico artist colonies that once harbored the Taos and Santa Fe Schools, where contrasting Expressionist approaches can be seen in the work of Marsden Hartley and Birger Sandzén. The devastation of World War I turned many American artists, including “regionalists” such as Thomas Hart Benton and John Steuart Curry, away from European modernism and back to a more realistic style that recaptured the basic values and natural beauty of the heartland. These themes carried over into the American Scene movement, which came to the fore during the Federal art projects of the New Deal, many of which involved large-scale mural painting and emphasized flattened and simplified forms. Surprising

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… The public’s love affair and romantic notions of the Old West intensified, raising demand for fresh interpreters of this captivating era. as it may seem, one can find stylistic affinities that connect this movement with post-war abstract expressionism, similar to that found in Helen Frankenthaler’s work. Clearly, the spirit of the West pervades the work of those who travelled, lived or even vicariously indulged in its charms, yet putting one’s finger on the nature of this influence is elusive. Something unique radiates from this art that is both ephemeral and visceral: the spirit of adventure, exploration, discovery and self-reliance of its people. It is both a state of mind and sense of place. It shows in the fine details and broad brush strokes of character, geology and climate. Indeed, “The Spirit of the West” is very much alive today.

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Masterpiece Celebrating the Gaylord family and their tireless efforts to make the broadmoor shine By b o b b ows

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Visiting The Broadmoor is always a special

treat, whether for pleasure, business, or a combination of the two. Yet the story behind how the resort achieved its status as a multi-faceted, legendary destination is quite remarkable. The Broadmoor recently handed over the reins of ownership for just the third time in its history, and we’d like to tip our hat to the Gaylord family, which has provided unsurpassed leadership since 1988, and created and sustained the superlative array of amenities evidenced today. “The Gaylord family, ably led by Ed Gaylord and his daughter Christy Gaylord Everest, were excellent examples of owners and proprietors who cared very much about the assets that were entrusted to them,” says businessman and philanthropist Philip Anschutz. “Following in the footsteps of the Penrose and Tutt families, and guided for many years by the professional leadership of Steve Bartolin, the Gaylord family has positioned The Broadmoor well for future decades.” From the time 24 years ago, when Edward L. Gaylord bought controlling interest in The Broadmoor, until today, the historic property has stepped out from beneath the umbrella of the nonprofit foundation organized by its founder, Spencer Penrose. Through its nonprofit status, it was often subsidized; later it evolved into an economically independent and robust enterprise, yet never sacrificed any of its world-famous refinements and service. It was a heady time when Penrose’s masterpiece was unveiled on June 29, 1918, joining the ranks of the world’s greatest resorts. Still today, the “Grande Dame of the Rockies” breathes the rarefied air of international distinction, a tribute to the stewardship of a handful of special people who have guided her through nearly 100 years of accelerating change and increasingly competitive markets.

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Founder Penrose Sets the Bar As the founder, Penrose brought much more than a grand vision of European elegance and service to the ruggedly beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. He also possessed an extraordinary gift for promoting and marketing the resort. His enthusiasm for entertaining knew no bounds, evidenced in his adventurous additions of the Pikes Peak Road, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and Cheyenne Mountain Lodge. These classic western touches were charmingly woven among the more refined details of the Italian Renaissance hotel, including its famed Scottish golf architect Donald Ross-designed course, and the Olmstead Brothers’ inspired landscaping. The furnishings, too, were as dazzling as the building and grounds, all of which required a healthy budget. Penrose’s vast fortune, derived from copper and gold mining and refining, enabled him and his wife, Julie, to spare no expense.

When the opportunity to be a part of The Broadmoor arose, we felt that it was our time in history to care for it and to make sure it maintained its charm and special aspects for future generations.”

The main lobby, shown here in 1918, was refurbished and stylized under Gaylord's watch, into the grand entry of today, shown at left.

Feeling the Effects of War But things changed suddenly at the end of the hotel’s second decade. Although the Penrose’s holdings, primarily in real estate and minerals, were not seriously affected by the stock market crash in 1929, the crisis did ruin many a fortune and forced other folks to seriously cut back on travel and frills. The effects were felt immediately at The Broadmoor. While many of the country’s great hotels either ceased operations or were sold by their founding families to corporate conglomerates, ownership of The Broadmoor was consolidated under the Penrose’s El Pomar Investment Company. Penrose hoped the new structure would prove more profitable. Belts were tightened all the way around, allowing the hotel to continue operations, albeit not profitably, on a smaller and generally more local basis. At the nadir of the Depression, during the winter season of 1935-36, The Broadmoor closed for the only time in its history. As the Depression waned, Penrose gradually rejuvenated the hotel. New challenges arose in 1931, when Penrose was di-

agnosed with throat cancer, which spurred him to crystallize his vision for the resort’s future. In 1937, he formalized his plan, incorporating El Pomar Foundation to manage The Broadmoor and the investments which underpinned it. Following his death in 1939, Julie assumed the presidency of the foundation and its subsidiaries, the hotel and the investment company. Within the year, however, she hired Charles L. Tutt, Jr. as president of The Broadmoor. Tutt had worked with Penrose since the death of his father (Penrose’s longtime business partner) in 1909. Julie continued overseeing the design and artistic aspects of the hotel, ensuring the preservation of its original character and charm. Business steadily improved through the war, yet by peacetime, the hotel required a healthy dose of renovation and restoration, including two additional wings and a heated pool. When Julie passed away in 1956, Tutt assumed the presidency of the investment company and the foundation. Along with his sons, he began implementing the moderniza-

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Completed in 2001, the infinity edge swimming pool may be the most significant physical renovation that the Gaylord family oversaw. tion of the hotel, recognizing that tourism and summer occupancy were no longer enough to support the operations. When Tutt died in 1961, his sons assumed his positions with the foundation, the investment company and the hotel. By the early 1970s, the success of the hotel necessitated additional space for guests and events, and the Tutt brothers built the complex on the west side of the lake.

Gaylord Family Continues the Legacy Then, in July 1988, the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1969 obligated El Pomar Foundation to sell The Broadmoor, drawing to a close a 70-year era of patronage by the Penrose family and its foundation, including the long association with the Tutts. This unique arrangement, whereby the hotel’s legacy was guided by just a handful of stewards, contrasts mightily with other fine resorts of similar vintage, only a handful of which survive, and the new breed of resorts developed during the ‘80s and early ‘90s, when competition in the resort industry exploded. At such a critical juncture, it was imperative to find the right

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combination of leadership, financial strength, business acumen, historical appreciation and quality standards to carry The Broadmoor forward into the 21st Century. Fortuitously, El Pomar Foundation found the perfect match in Edward L. Gaylord and his family. The Gaylords had a long association with Colorado Springs, dating back to Edward’s father, Edward K. Gaylord, who first arrived in the city in 1891 with 17 dollars in his pocket. When he died in 1974, he presided over a vast media empire, the Oklahoma Publishing Company, based in Oklahoma City. Edward L. succeeded his father in the enterprise, expanding its scope and reach, adding an entertainment division to the company’s media interests. He purchased controlling interest in The Broadmoor in 1988, particularly pleased that the proceeds of his purchase went to a charitable foundation. Once again, the masterpiece was in need of restoration and regeneration. In 1991, Edward L. Gaylord hired Steve Bartolin as the new President and CEO of the hotel. As Bartolin explained in an interview a few years later, “When Mr. Gaylord purchased The Broadmoor, it had been administered by a nonprofit foundation for

many years and had often operated at a loss. The challenge we faced was to maintain the hotel’s integrity, character, and charm, as well as run it as a profit-making enterprise in the fiercely competitive resort market.” Because Bartolin worked for Ed Gaylord when he owned the Opryland Hotel, he was confident that whatever changes were needed would be done right. Bartolin’s experience managing one of the only other remaining outstanding historic properties in the United States — The Greenbrier, in White Sulphur Springs, W.V. — made him particularly well-suited to his position with The Broadmoor. When he took the job, Bartolin asked Gaylord what he hoped to accomplish in this business. Bartolin recalls, "He didn't hesitate. He said, 'Steve, three things: One is, I judge my businesses on their cash flow performance, their earnings. In other words, I like to see that grow. Not only do I like to see the earnings grow, but I like to see the value of the asset grow.' And then he said, 'The third thing is, if I own something, I want to be proud of it.'" Bartolin immediately set out to show Gaylord he could turn the hotel into a profitable business while delivering the high-quality service for which The Broadmoor was known. Remarkably, he was able to accomplish this in the first year.

The sleek and modern Summit Restaurant expanded the resort's culinary offerings with a new genre of dining.

“It wasn’t much,” Bartolin says modestly, “but it showed him we could make it work with what we had to work with. After that, we put together a plan that involved some significant capital investment, to re-launch The Broadmoor and to reposition it.”

Historical Charm / Modern Beauty The plan began with the building of the new Spa, Golf and Tennis Club (1994), plus the Rocky Mountain Ballroom (1994), 150 new rooms in the West tower (1995), and many other projects. A few years later, an 11,000-square-foot infinity edge swimming pool was added to the north end of Cheyenne Lake (2001), along with a children’s pool, two 14-person whirlpools, 13 cabanas, and a new pool café. Later that year, the venerable main building was closed for the first time in the resort’s history. Renovation was

completed on all of the original 142 rooms, the lobby, lounges, restaurants, retail outlets, and public spaces. The final piece of the 15-year project was unveiled in July 2001, a $75 million upgrade, which included the addition of the Lakeside Suites, 21 spacious rooms, and renovation of the hotel entrance, lobby, and the Hotel Bar. In the midst of these changes, in April 2003, Edward L. Gaylord passed away, leaving behind a resort that was at the top of its game, well equipped for the 21st Century marketplace, without having sacrificed its legacy of elegance and service. In the year preceding his death, Ed Gaylord considered various options for the hotel, including selling it.

The addition of the spa, with its myriad of amenities, added a new level of luxury to the resort.

While The Broadmoor’s transition from a nonprofit, subsidized organization to a profitable concern was accomplished with aplomb, the goals of the hotel’s ownership and management never wavered with regard to the quality of service and respect for the property’s historical nature. Undoubtedly, however, all this would have been jeopardized by a sale to an institutional investor, since the ownership horizon for such groups typically is five or six years, before the property is put back on the market. As Steve Bartolin puts it, “In such an arrangement, there’s no connection between how the place is owned and the people who work there and the community.” Fortunately, Ed’s daughter, Christy Gaylord Everest, asked for a chance to run the organization. In 2004, Christy became CEO of the Oklahoma Publishing Company and its many holdings, including The Broadmoor, and kept the storied resort moving forward. Looking back on that decision, Christy felt a special tie between her family and the people and location that made The Broadmoor what it is. “Colorado is a second home to our family,” she notes. “It’s nice to have a tie for that long a time. When the opportunity to be a part of The Broadmoor arose, we felt that it was our time in history to care for it and to make sure it maintained its charm and special aspects

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for future generations. It’s such a special property, not only its beautiful setting, but its rich history of the Penroses and the Tutts and the many things that went on there.” The long-range plans and careful considerations that had been put in place during her father’s leadership were continued by Christy Everest. “We took our stewardship very seriously,” she explains, “and kept foremost in our minds why The Broadmoor was so special to begin with. We thought of all the changes as enhancements. We put a lot of resources into it, but it was done over a period of time and we did it carefully. It was a slow change.” In October of 2005, the completion of Broadmoor Hall, next to the International Center and Colorado Hall, created an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space. Two months later, the stunning Adam D. Tihany-designed Summit restaurant opened in an adjacent space. Nearby, the 8,000-square-foot Carriage Museum, featuring historic memorabilia and vintage automobiles and carriages from the Penrose private collection, was relocated from the south side of the property. Seven new retail shops were added between the newly refurbished original hotel and the renovated South Tower. Single-family brownstones and the West Residences were fashioned along the border of the resort. Finally, in July of 2006, the former South Course was reopened as the Mountain Course, re-crafted by Nicklaus Design, returning the resort to 54 holes of championship golf. Though all these changes represent a diversity of functions, each with their own style and character, the result is a harmonious composition that speaks to both the past and the future, without sacrificing historical elements or quality of service. When the Gaylord’s decision to sell the property was finalized in the fall of 2011, they took great satisfaction in their accomplishments. “I think we found a masterpiece and were good stewards of it,” Christy reflects. “We positioned it for the future, always thinking of the future gen-

… in April 2003, Edward L. Gaylord passed away, leaving behind a resort that was at the top of its game, well-equipped for the 21st Century marketplace, without having sacrificed its legacy of elegance and service. erations that would enjoy it. That’s what I’m most proud of — when we turned it over, we had made it a better place.” The constant reinvention of refinement and quality that you find today at The Broadmoor is a testament to the Gaylords’ leadership and the loyalty they inspired in everyone who worked with them. “The faith that they put in me,” says Bartolin, “and our team at The Broadmoor, made us work ten times harder making sure we would never let them down. They trusted our team to make the recommendations that would help our business be successful. “I would say that their ownership had as much impact as Mr. Penrose’s ownership, when he founded The Broadmoor, because if you really study some of the great historic resorts in this country, you’ll find that many don’t exist today, and many that are still operating are shells of their former glory and will never be the same. And here’s The Broadmoor; we’re at the top of our game. I think that’s a testament to the Gaylords’ ownership. They handed this down to another generation of guests and employees in perfect condition, from a service quality standpoint, from a competitive standpoint, and from a physical standpoint. They couldn’t have done a better job. On top of that, aside from being great owners, they’re exceptionally nice people.”

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Spencer Penrose unveils The Broadmoor.

Julie Penrose dies, Charles Tutt becomes President of El Pomar Foundation and its subsidiaries.

El Pomar Foundation takes over management of The Broadmoor.

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Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose dies; Julie Penrose becomes President of the El Pomar Foundation and its subsidiaries. Later that year Julie Penrose hires Charles Tutt as President of The Broadmoor.

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Additional buildings are constructed on the west side of the lake.

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The Broadmoor closes briefly due to wartime conditions and The Great Depression.

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Steven Bartolin takes charge as the new President and CEO of The Broadmoor.

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Charles Tutt dies; Tutt’s sons take over his roles with The Broadmoor, the Foundation and its subsidiaries.

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Edward L. Gaylord purchases controlling interest in The Broadmoor from El Pomar Foundation; The Broadmoor becomes a subsidiary of The Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Broadmoor Hall, completed in 2005 under Christy Everest's watch, added 60,000 square feet of meeting space and the ability to host large-scale conventions.

1994

Construction of the Rocky Mountain Ballroom and the golf, spa and tennis facilities.

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Construction of the infinity pool and surrounding facilities. Original rooms and hotel undergo renovation, including new Lakeside suites and rooms.

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Edward L. Gaylord dies.

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Construction of new homes in the West Tower.

Construction finished on Broadmoor Hall; Summit Restaurant opens; the Carriage Museum is relocated. New retail shops open between the newly refurbished original hotel and the renovated South Tower. Single-family brownstones and condominiums are built along the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s border. 2010

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Final renovation phase with the completion of Broadmoor Main.

2004

Christy Gaylord Everest, Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, becomes CEO of the Oklahoma Publishing Company and its many holdings, including The Broadmoor.

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2006

The former South Course reopens as the Mountain Course.

2011

The Broadmoor is sold to new owner Phil Anschutz.

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Grand The Broadmoor founding familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedication to the arts inspired the modern-day Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center B y L i n d a D u Va l

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While the spirit is rooted in the history of the Art Academy, the Fine Arts Center boasts a very modern facade.

More than 75 years ago,

The Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose and his wife, Julie, envisioned showcasing the fabulous arts that are an integral part of the city of Colorado Springs. Today, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center pays tribute to the rich and varied culture that has enhanced the community since its birth. Gen. William J. Palmer, Denver & Rio Grande Railroad magnate and founder of Colorado Springs, saw his city as “a model of good taste, where the well-to-do could spend their lives in refined tranquility,” according to Pikes Peak Vision: The Broadmoor Art Academy 1919-1945. Palmer envisioned a cultural oasis in the West, and his influence brought opera, theater, dance and literary events to the city. It also enticed fine artists to the area. The city earned the nickname, “Little London,” in part due to its cultural aspect, and also because it drew so many Englishmen seeking their fortunes or better health. One of the first artists to come here was London painter Walter Paris, who arrived sometime between 1871 and 1874. Philadelphia painters Thomas and Anne Parrish followed. Their nephew, Maxfield Parrish, visited and met Spencer and Julie Penrose, who

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in a 1919 letter, commissioned Parrish to paint the first likeness of The Broadmoor. A reproduction of that painting, completed in 1921, hangs over the reception desk in the main hotel lobby. Colorado Springs also became home to famous Western artist Charles Craig, who lived here for more than 50 years before his death in 1931. Craig painted a mural around the ceiling of the original cafe, where the Tavern now stands. During the hotel’s 1939 renovation, the mural was moved to the Carriage House Museum on the hotel grounds, where it still can be viewed. Small groups of artists and art enthusiasts emerged in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including the similarly named Colorado Springs Art Club, Colorado Springs Art Society, and Colorado Springs Academy of Art.

The Penrose Legacy It was Spencer and Julie Penrose who coalesced all the groups into a single entity. The disparate groups joined forces in 1919 to become The Broadmoor Art Academy, in recognition of the hotel and surrounding neighborhood and in honor of the benefactors, who bankrolled the Academy’s very existence. Before opening The Broadmoor in 1918, the Penroses moved into El Pomar, their nearby estate. In 1919, Julie generously donated her beautiful former home on Dale Street to house the newborn Broadmoor Art Academy. The house represented an ideal artists’ studio, with a lot of light and unimpeded views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. A greenhouse and spacious grounds provided artists with a multitude of workspaces, both indoors and out.

The Fine Arts Center of today, left, has its roots in the original Broadmoor Art Academy, below, founded by Julie Penrose.

The Center’s opening was a grand affair, including a modern dance performance by the famous Martha Graham and Company and an exhibition of French painters that would be the envy of any modern-day museum: Picasso, Renoir, etc.

It was here that Academy members met, visiting and resident artists painted, and works were showcased. The Academy hosted numerous acclaimed artists, including Boardman Robinson, Edgar Britton, Laura Gilpin and Randall Davey. In fact, Robinson played a key role in the new Academy. At the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center 75th anniversary celebration, Johanne Robinson Coiner, granddaughter of Boardman Robinson, spoke to the audience. According to Coiner, her grandfather met Elizabeth Hare, a wealthy New York socialite, whose son had flunked out of every Eastern private school he’d attended. Hare had decided to move to Colorado Springs to start her own private school, the Fountain Valley School, which still operates

today. She asked Robinson to come west and become the art master at the school, which opened in 1931. He quickly became entrenched in the local arts community, striking a rapport with Julie Penrose and Alice Bemis Taylor, an avid collector of Southwestern and American Indian art. “The story I always heard was that Alice [Bemis Taylor] had $400,000 she wanted to donate to Colorado College to build a new library. But grandpa said to her, ‘Why don’t you build a museum instead, to house and display your art collection?’ Alice apparently thought it was a good idea,” Coiner says. Julie Penrose later agreed to tear down her home on Dale Street to make way for a new Fine Arts Center. “I’m not sure the two of them [Taylor and Penrose] ever actually sat in a

meeting together,” Coiner says. “Alice was very introverted and Julie was very flamboyant. They were just such diverse personalities. But they both loved art.” One aspect they both agreed on was the choice of an architect: John Gaw Meem, the father of the Pueblo Revival (a.k.a. Santa Fe-style) architecture, prolific throughout the Southwest. The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is generally regarded as his masterpiece. Construction on the edifice began in 1935 and the Colorado Springs Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

Pupils of the original Art Academy paint al fresco.

[El Pomar] represented an ideal artists’ studio, with lots of light and unimpeded views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range.

Fine Arts Center opened in 1936. The Center housed Taylor’s collection, and also included a music room and theater. It was intended to be an arts center in every sense of the word. The Center’s opening was a grand affair, including a modern dance performance by the famous Martha Graham and Company and an exhibition of French painters that would be the envy of any modernday museum: Picasso, Renoir, etc.

The Art of Learning Teaching art remained a priority. Boardman Robinson continued teaching at the Fountain Valley School, and soon began instructing at the new art school in the Fine Arts Center (now known as the Bemis Art School). Following a series of mini strokes, he left his teaching positions in 1946, and died in 1952. His life had been devoted to his art, and “went downhill from there,” says his granddaughter. Other colleagues at The Academy included Randall Davey, who painted the murals inside the Will Rogers Shrine on Cheyenne Mountain; Laura Gilpin, a Colorado Springs native and worldfamous photographer; Robert Reid, known for his portraits and murals; and Swedish-born landscape painter John F. Carlson. “They clearly had a vision for the institution, bringing in renowned artists to teach here,” says Blake Milteer, current director of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. “In those days, if you wanted to become an artist, you went and studied under someone with some cachet. We’re looking at a time when there were very few accredited art schools.”

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Using the Environment as the Palate Artists also were drawn to Colorado Springs for its natural beauty, he says. “Everywhere you looked, there was something to paint. And the general feeling was that the new frontier of art was in the West,” Milteer says. Art in its many forms already thrived in Colorado Springs, he adds. “The Fine Arts Center was just a formalization and a coalescence of all that,” he says. “It went from being The Broadmoor Art Academy to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center simply by virtue of a name change.” The Broadmoor continued to support the Fine Arts Center in various

The Fine Arts Center carries on the tradition of teaching the arts to future generations of young artists.

ways, including fundraisers to support the arts. Several years ago, El Pomar Foundation, established by Julie Penrose, contributed heavily to the expansion of the Fine Arts Center. Today, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center strives to maintain the vision of the Broadmoor Art Academy, offering wonderful art exhibits and thoughtful presentations of its permanent collection and playing host to theatrical productions, music salons, dance and other live performances. The art school, which had transitioned into an art school primarily for children, now holds at least 50 percent of its classes for adults. As an anchor for the arts in Colorado Springs and beyond, the Fine Arts Center carries on the artistic heritage of The Broadmoor’s founders and is a fitting manifestation of the original vision.

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n the film The Wedding Planner, Jennifer Lopez plays the role of Mary Fiore, wedding planner extraordinaire. When the father of a bride-to-be asks, “So what do you see for my daughter’s special day?” Fiore doesn’t skip a beat, and her vision spills into the movie set, filling it with a wealth of romanceinspiring adjectives: “Silk tents so gossamer that the stars in the night sky show through like lighted candles….” The rich visual imagery carries the scene, just as it did when The Broadmoor’s own wedding planner was married at The Broadmoor in 2011. As catering manager of The Broadmoor, Lindsey Wildman Suggs tends to the wishes, whims and wildly original notions that brides bring to the wedding-planning table. She’s heard it all: From wistful brides who planned all their lives for this single day to those who were caught by surprise when Cupid’s arrow struck. She’s managed the minutia, taking scrupulous notes on everything from the desired billow of table skirts to ensuring that exes aren’t

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seated elbow-to-elbow, should the situation call for a buffer zone. She’s omnipresent from the hours before the ceremony through the wee hours when the last candle is extinguished, proactively armed with her emergency stash of tape, pins and reassuring words to triage any last-minute hiccups. It’s what wedding planners do. So when it came to her own special day, Suggs understood that even a wedding planner needs a wedding planner. She wanted, after all, to be able to

enjoy her wedding day without having to orchestrate the behind-the-scenes nuances. Picking the date and venue (there was no question The Broadmoor was it) followed closely on the heels of a thoughtful and romantic proposal by Michael at his parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Beaver Creek, Colorado. With the ring, date and venue secured, it was plans-on for Suggs, who says she gained a new appreciation for busy

brides-to-be who are juggling full-time jobs while planning the perfect wedding. Not only does oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social life amp up with celebratory prenuptial parties, bridal showers and dedicated shopping excursions for china registries and honeymoon options, but commitments mount with cake tastings, bridesmaid dress fittings and previewing performance talent from the soloist to the DJ. It can be overwhelming.

The wedding cake, created by The Broadmoor pastry chef, was a true work of art, precisely the confection Suggs envisioned.

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Family Best of the best For Suggs, the opportunity to consolidate the concepts she’d collected over the years spent watching from the sidelines as the wedding planner was a sweet sort of challenge. A wedding gown sets the tone of the event (formal or less-so) and at the same time is the focus around which the bridesmaids’ dresses and even the cake décor revolve. Suggs first glimpsed her dream dress at a trunk showing. Ever the perfectionist, she had the dress altered from mermaid style to an A-line and wore Tiffany drop earrings that mirrored the quatrefoil pattern at the hemline. Her pink patent Valentino platform heels were the antithesis of the dyed-tomatch syndrome, a bride’s prerogative that’s trending upward. Her chignon should be nominated hands-down as the best hair ever on a bride, pulled back, low and coiled at her neck at an angle that didn’t encumber the blushing bride from tilting up her head to kiss the much taller groom (wink, wink), several times over the course of the evening. Even her choice of lipstick was deliberate; a sheer natural pink for the ceremony and photo shoot and a bright pink for the reception.

Mother Nature set the backdrop for a fairy tale wedding that is the dream of many brides.

The couple’s invitations and ceremony programs were monogrammed with a calligraphy L&M for Lindsey and Michael. The monogram was replaced with LSM (the newly married couple’s official monogram) on reception cocktail napkins, dinner menus and a gobo (a lighted monogram reflected off the reception room wall).

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Embracing the spring season, Lindsey opted for a profusion of potted floral artistry — pink and light green hydrangea, garden roses, ranunculus, peonies, white dendrobium orchids, spray roses, hypercium berries, bridal spiera, calla lilies, snapdragons and a wedding arch of silk cherry blossom with sprays of pink and ivory roses and hydrangea. The

Broadmoor’s Lake Terrace, site of the ceremony, was flush with ornate urns positioned at the end of every other row of guest seating, artfully placed in the shadow of Cheyenne Mountain. If she could have ordered up the weather, Lindsey would have penciled in exactly what she got: The warm day turned slightly overcast when the ceremony launched, a welcome reprieve from glaring sun. When the couple exchanged their vows, the clouds scattered and the sun shined radiantly down, a powerful annotation on the day, delivered by Mother Nature. Of all the planning details, Lindsey’s unabashed favorite was the menu. Dinner for 180 guests was bookended by sweet confections, commencing with a serving of the message, “Life is Sweet, Eat Dessert First” inscribed on a flag atop an S-monogrammed almond petit four sprinkled

Only the Five-Star, Five-Diamond Broadmoor could deliver a banquet so robust in perfect flavor pairings.

with gold dust. Only the FiveStar, Five-Diamond Broadmoor could deliver a banquet so robust in perfect flavor parings: a salad bouquet of spring greens wrapped with cucumber, goat cheese in herb crust, grape tomatoes, a watermelon radish slice and a pate a choux in the shape of an “S” followed by the Colorado Trio — Colo-

rado lamb chop, petite filet mignon and Colorado red trout, served with Bordelaise and Remoulade sauces, roasted garlic whipped potatoes and Haricot Vert wrapped with carrot. Accompanying the fare: Schramsberg/ Blanc de Blanc/ Calistoga plus Le Macchiole/Bolgheri Rosso/Tuscany, Italy, a vineyard the couple visited on their October honeymoon. The wedding cake, created by The Broadmoor pastry chef, was a true work of art, exactly the confection Suggs envisioned. The four-tier buttercream-frosted cake — a vanilla bean gateau (vanilla sponge cake with vanilla Bavarian cream) and a Bailey’s chocolate cake (chocolate

Pauline Chapel at the Broadmoor While Spencer Penrose oversaw the construction of The Broadmoor in 1918, his wife Julie supervised the building of a chapel directly across Cheyenne Lake, today known as Pauline Chapel. Designed by Thomas MacLaren & Douglas Hetherington Architects of Colorado Springs, Pauline Chapel’s interior is based on early Christian basilicas, while the exterior is influenced by Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. The original artwork was collected by the Penroses on their travels through Europe, and Julie continued to enhance the considerable collection of religious art and artifacts until a year before her death in 1956. The chapel originally was called St. Paul’s and was not intended to be parochial; it was designed to be a “rest” chapel for the use of hotel guests. In 1925, it was officially incorporated into

the Catholic Church as part of St. Paul Parish, at which time Julie asked that it be renamed after her granddaughter, Pauline. A 1941 article in the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph stated that the original intention for the chapel was to be a “monument to God for meditation and prayer of the hotel guests, as well as Julie’s personal use.” Coming full circle, Pauline Chapel is once again a place of prayer and celebration for people of all faiths, as well as a fitting home for an impressive collection of religious artwork. Services are offered every Sunday at 10 a.m.

cream cake filled with Bailey’s Toffee Mousse) — was topped with sugar flowers, underscoring the spring flower décor. The Broadmoor’s pastry team handcrafted mini apple pies using a family recipe handed down from the bride’s 99-year-old grandmother, which Suggs further personalized over the years to accommodate Colorado’s high altitude. The pies were packaged in boxes tied with pink-and-white baker’s twine with a tiny bamboo fork and knife tucked into the boxed delicacy, a consideration for the guest en route home who couldn’t wait to sample the tasty treat. The endearing salutation “Sweetie Pie” stamped on the box resounded of Lindsey and Mike’s affection for each other. On the silver screen, it’s the wedding planner’s job to stay the course until the last guest has retired. The newly minted husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Suggs, didn’t make a grand exit. Instead, they willingly stayed on, closing out the night and personally thanking each guest for attending. After all, that’s what you do when it’s the marriage of the Wedding Planner. Now it’s on to happily ever after… Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

Lighting up the Holidays

Crafting a magical season is no trick. The legendary Broadmoor displays hinge on months of planning and hard work By J u li e Bei len berg / Ph oto gr a phy by M i c Ga ro f o lo

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Aspen leaf hits the ground and the autumn sun begins to wane in the early evening, winter officially begins its slow ascent upon The Broadmoor. Even as guests revel in the endless summer days spent poolside or enjoy late afternoon rounds of golf on the links, something special is gearing up behind the scenes. A sensational crew of landscapers, lighting architects, groundskeepers, chefs and designers embark on a magical journey to transform the picturesque resort into a winter spectacle. Checking their lights, sketching new designs for the gingerbread house and adding stock to the nearly 2,500 ornaments that are freed from their winter confines, The Broadmoor comes alive with busy winter elves each year. The holidays have arrived! This team studies the trends, rehearses the traditions and embraces the time-honored elegance of The Broadmoor holiday season. Few realize the immense amount of coordination required to create the astonishing light display, stunning holiday décor and fabulous gingerbread houses that make a palace-like display.

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Tom Snider of Snider Brothers LLC, the holiday lighting gurus at The Broadmoor. “The job gets bigger each year, thus we know we need to start early. I chuckle every year when I hear, ‘Christmas lights already?’ or ‘You Cherished know, you have a bulb out.’” Traditions The pride that Snider It has always been about and his team have for the tradition at The Broadmoor, display is reflected in their and the holiday magic is no weeks of hard work, culmiexception. From classics such nating in the White Lights as the White Lights Tree Ceremony, held on the first Ceremony the Saturday after Saturday after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, to surprising Nature may be both an new additions, the annual inspiration and an enemy. winter extravaganza reigns Snider has spearheaded the supreme. Love Lights a Tree outdoor lighting design for is a cherished event, bringing together guests and locals who the past eight years and knows purchase lights to decorate the all too well the challenges he tree and support the American will encounter. “We have a few nemeses on property. The Cancer Society. A memorial squirrels travel book resides through the inside the trees and conhotel to comstantly knock memorate out lights. This individuals The lights winter afflicted by twinkle brightly past we had a buck cancer. against the deer that was Traditionally, most starry mountain extremely people think nights and truly frustrating. He kept getof the holicapture the ting the lights day season as tangled into kicking off on essence of the his antlers, Thanksgiving resort. but would and wrapluckily free ping up on himself each time. Sure, one New Year’s Day. The Broadof our guys has been hit with moor, however, understands goose droppings and the the inherent beauty of the wind can play havoc with celebration, and here the the displays, but it’s all part holiday lasts for months. of the fun,” chuckles Snider. Decorating one of America’s “And the outdoor trees grow best-known hotels begins an average of 10 percent each in late summer. “We start year, so we must take into checking lights in August to account the added branches replace any burnt-out bulbs and foliage to decorate.” and damaged strands,” notes Three teams work on creating a one-of-a-kind wonderland to ensure every child and adult who steps foot onto the property will be treated to that ever-memorable “wow” factor.

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Confectionary Artistry With the Snider Brothers team hard at work on the outdoor lights, Executive Pastry Chef Randy Mikulas is busy in the kitchen creating his own holiday magic. “We start thinking about the legendary gingerbread house design in the spring. This past year we knew we wanted to add a bit more whimsy and intertwine fairy tales into the masterpiece,” explains Mikulas. “It’s a precision project and we know how much guests look forward to the original architecture and design that goes into the 20-foot-high creation.” In all, 18 members of Mikulas’ team participate in the assembly, which begins around Halloween. After mixing and shaping 400 pounds of sugar, 200 pounds of gingerbread, 140 rolled fondants and enough candy and accoutrement to make Willy Wonka cry, the team unveils the signature gingerbread houses to coincide with the White Lights Ceremony — even gingerbread gets lighted this time of year! Flying hummingbirds hovering 10 feet off the ground and lemon-flavored pink birds were all part of The Broadmoor display this past season. As an added bonus to hotel guests in 2011, families were given the opportunity to create their own gingerbread house. “We did more than 200 gingerbread houses in

two hours,” exclaims Mikulas. Kids of all ages could drop by the Main Ballroom to decorate their own gingerbread house. Mikulas and his staff were on hand to supply any needed construction materials — gumdrops, chocolate chips or additional icing — and there were loads of scrumptious cupcakes to decorate (or eat), as well as a master gingerbread demonstration to inspire guests. This past year marked the 26th anniversary of the White Lights Ceremony. Preparation for this milestone took months and mountains of work. “I’ve been organizing this celebration each year, and the task grows exponentially every holiday season. Nonetheless, we have an incredible team that makes it happen with more pop and décor than the previous year,” explains Anne Alba, Master Elf at The Broadmoor and Resident Manager. “Our biggest challenge is making everything look new and fresh every year,” adds David Squires of Design Works, the company that co-

Holidays at The Broadmoor are a magical time.

Hotel guests flock each year to see the popular gingerbread display.

ordinates the indoor holiday decorations since 2005. His team arrives the first week in November to coordinate with Alba and begin “Operation Haute Holiday,” when interior trees are placed and decorated,

along with dozens of wreaths that adorn the various buildings throughout the resort. The White Lights Ceremony requires a massive unified effort. Everything is turned on in one large flick of a switch, but it is the elves working behind the scenes who truly make this happen. “There are 14 different lighting stations throughout the resort, including an interior one for the gingerbread house,” explains Tommy Anderson, Director of Grounds for The Broadmoor. Santa magically appears and the lights go on. Some years he swoops in via sled, and a couple of years in dramatic fashion, he’s arrived with a “crash landing.”

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The lights certainly take center stage come the holiday season, but guests will also find endless enjoyment in many of the other activities offered during this very special time. Seasonal movies in the theater, crafts for children, story time in the library, picture opportunities with Santa Claus, fireside tales with Mrs. Claus, jewelry making and silk scarf decorating, are but a sampling of the festive endeavors for families. Don’t forget indoor swimming, a visit to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to view their light display, and game hours scheduled throughout the holidays. Add in delicious meals and a brisk walk around

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Cheyenne Lake and no one will be able to keep their eyes open for a Santa spotting.

But wait, there’s more The newest addition to the holidays, The Broadmoor Christmas House is the ultimate in holiday shopping. The store operates from October to January in a converted Victorian home near the corner of 1st Street and Lake Avenue, directly across from the Golden Bee. Jam-packed with everything holiday, including fresh-cut trees, unique ornaments and one-ofa-kind gifts, The Broadmoor Christmas House is a festive way to herald the season.

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Each holiday season welcomes guests with both traditional elements and new surprises. The elves relish in their yearly accomplishments, but still can’t help playing favorites. “The Ceremony Tree with the red lights and shining star is by far my favorite tree to decorate,” notes Snider. “I am also quite fond of the three lighted large spruces by Charles Court, the icicle-lit large fir by the Lake Terrace Suites and the Fountain Light Tree by the International Center.” Squires enjoys the tree in the West Main Lobby. Alba is partial to the Lakeside Suites tree adorned in whites and golds, reminding her of an elegant Victorian style. Don’t forget to check these memorable holiday trees on your next visit. Can’t make it in time for the holidays? Don’t stress, because the magic of the lights lasts late into February. Plan a visit after the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year and stroll the grounds, where you’ll unwind and revel in the quiet serenity of The Broadmoor in winter. The lights twinkle brightly against the starry mountain nights and truly capture the essence of the resort. Thanksgiving through February is certainly a wonderful opportunity to soak in the magic of this gorgeous display of hard work, breathtaking design and everlasting tradition.

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It’s a Dog’s Life The love, licks, wags and woofs of The Broadmoor dogs By C h a ry n P fe u ffe r

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Penrose, who founded The Broadmoor, shared a deep love of animals. Mr. Penrose’s hunting dog, a German Shepard named Jack, reportedly was stuffed and placed at Cheyenne Mountain Lodge. It was not uncommon for Mr. Penrose to entertain guests by introducing them to his exotic collection of animals, including spider monkeys, otters and bears. In 1926, he started Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, today a popular Colorado Springs landmark and part of his far-reaching legacy.

Julie Penrose enjoys an outing with some sheep dogs.

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During the 1950s, more than a decade after Mr. Penrose’s death, the impeccably stylish Mrs. Penrose was frequently spotted cruising around Colorado Springs in a Jaguar convertible with her canine companion, Pitty Pat. It has been documented that she’d leave the driving to her chauffeur, so she and her poodle could partake of the crisp mountain scenery. The couple’s love of animals and Pitty Pat’s legacy live on at The Broadmoor through its Pet Club program. From the

moment your pet’s paws hit the property, staff will attend to his or her every need. From plush Broadmoor bedding, special food bowls, and a room service menu featuring gourmet dog food and treats, Fido revels in five-star luxury. Pet care, sitting and walking services also are available. If that’s not enough, your fourlegged companion will feel like a canine king lounging in Broadmoor logo bedding, leash and collar, available for purchase from Broadmoor Lifestyles and Cheyenne Gourmet. (These accessories are all the rage among Colorado Springs’ most fashion-conscious dogs!) If your pooch is lucky, he or she may get to meet and bond with some of The Broadmoor’s four-legged staff during the visit. Animals have always played a big role at The Broadmoor, and there are some wonderful stories that mark their presence. Following are glimpses into the canine personalities of The Broadmoor family; these pooches may not punch

an official time clock, but they have played an important role in guests’ experience.

Taffy Sets the Bar For years, Taffy was one of The Broadmoor’s hardestworking employees – of the four-legged variety. The Corgi mix arrived at work each morning, picked up her employee identification badge, and embarked on her important task of shooing ducks and geese away from Cheyenne Lake. Initially, Taffy took up residence in the engineering building. But after two years, Tommy Anderson, Director of Grounds and Landscaping, and his wife Karen (also of the grounds department) decided to offer her a more permanent home. Taffy came on the scene to assist Molly, a Humane Society puppy, who at the time was tirelessly working goose duty 12 hours a day. Karen Anderson and her son visited the Humane Society with the intention of finding a dog that was “cute, friendly

The ABC’s of Traveling With Your D.O.G. Every savvy dog owner understands that to our four-legged friends, there is no greater worry than being left behind. The thought of missing an opportunity to explore and make new canine friends can drive Fido to whine in despair. Thankfully, it is possible to bring your pet along to The Broadmoor. Here are several tips to help prepare for your pet’s big stay:

Outfit your dog with a well-fitted collar and identification tag containing up-to-date contact information, including a cell phone number.

Begin trip preparations several days in advance so your dog won’t experience last-minute anxiety before getting in a car or on a plane.

Bring along some familiar items from home – your dog’s bed, his favorite toy or treats.

Make sure all vaccinations are up-to-date. Pack any necessary medications and bring a copy of medical records, including rabies certificate.

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If you’re not sure your dog’s brand of food will be available at your final destination, be sure to pack enough for the entire trip. Don’t forget to bring a can opener and spoon if you use canned food, as well as a food bowl.

Remember to carry plenty of poop bags at all times. Lastly, for emergencies, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 24-hour hotline at 1-888-4-ANI-HELP.

One of The Broadmoor’s first official “Goose Busters,” was Taffy.

and preferably a female,” she says. Taffy proved so adept at goose control that before long, Molly was retired to a private home and Taffy became The Broadmoor’s sole official “Goose Buster.” Taffy was never in this gig for a paycheck. Instead, she reaped the benefits of room and board and regular vet checkups, courtesy of The Broadmoor. She was partial to people food – of which she received plenty. Hotel guests couldn’t resist sharing their lunches with her, and yes, Anderson acknowledges, she did compromise her girlish figure. As for toys, Taffy was perfectly content chasing geese. Who needs a plush or squeaky toy, when you have the real-life version to rally? In February 2011, Taffy succumbed to liver failure. Her memory lives on in local media stardom – she was interviewed twice by television stations and featured in a two-page spread in the Gazette Telegraph. A picture of her also hangs above the water fountain in the “Wall

Family him reconsider and he took Ruger home to see how he’d behave around children. “He was perfect with them,” he says. “I had Ruger for about a month before I introduced him to The Broadmoor family and he was wonderful.” Wonderful, with the exception of one memorable incident. “When Ruger first joined us, I was training him on when

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of Fame” hallway in the West Towers. A children’s book also was published about her, available for purchase in the Cheyenne Gourmet store.

Ruger Carries the Torch In his new position as The Broadmoor’s “Water Fowl Control Officer,” Ruger had big paws to fill. Like Taffy, the seven-year-old German Shorthair Pointer mix tends to the important task of chasing geese off the lawn surrounding Cheyenne Lake, herding them into the water. How did Ruger land such a prestigious position? Troy Ellis, Assistant Director of Grounds and Landscape, said that when Taffy’s health started to fail, he began researching different dog breeds that would meet The Broadmoor’s criteria. The canine candidate needed to be friendly to guests, especially children; able to chase geese, and highly intelligent to learn and obey commands. “We wanted a dog that did not jump up on people when it got excited,

A rescue dog, Ruger turned out to have a special gift when it came to chasing off geese.

but able to get excited to chase birds,” says Ellis. “As I researched, I had several breeds in mind that fit these criteria, none being a German Shorthair Pointer,” says Ellis. He ventured to a local pet store to get some information on certain breeds, and the manager disclosed she had a one-year-old dog that had been rescued by Pets Project, a nonprofit, no-kill animal adoption organization located in Pueblo West, CO. “I was very interested in meeting this dog named Ruger,” recalls Ellis. The next day, the pet store manager arranged a meeting between Ellis and Ruger. At that first meeting, Ruger could not control his excitement and kept jumping up on Ellis. He worried what guests would think about an 80-pound furry tour de force, but something made

Who needs a plush or squeaky toy, when you have the reallife version to rally? to chase the geese and when to stay,” says Ellis. “Ruger spotted deer eating flowers across the lake and didn’t think twice; he shot off like a lightning bolt.” What happened next unfolded in the blink of an eye. “There was a function taking place on the terrace, and all of the sudden we heard the crowd gasp and split like Moses did the Red Sea,” says Ellis. “There were a lot of apologies that day.” After that, Ellis worked with Ruger for

months to groom him into the well-behaved and trained canine he is today – a dog that lives up to The Broadmoor’s five-star standards. Ruger’s workday begins as soon as he arrives at the hotel – properly outfitted, of course. “If it is below freezing, we dress him in a custom-made horse blanket, then proceed to go out on the property,” he says. “When he gets to the lake, (and often before we even get to the lake!), he will jump off the cart and run to where the geese are and start chasing them into the water or ice.” Always at the ready to get the job done, Ruger then chases any remaining geese that were brave enough to stick around. What happens next is a carefully planned stealth mission. Ellis or a member of his staff hops into a boat or Hovercraft to push the geese out of the water or ice. Meanwhile, Ruger maintains his position on land, making sure the geese fly away to a different location. “Ruger is a very smart dog,” says Ellis. He knows the difference between geese and swans, and responds to different sign language commands: sit, come, stay and go. Many consider him the mascot of The Broadmoor Hotel. “He works when he is needed and sleeps or relaxes when his work is slow,” says Ellis. He estimates Ruger works roughly eight hours a day, seven days a week. He gets paid handsomely in dog food. Although Ruger’s official owner is The Broadmoor, at the end of his tiring shifts, he goes home with Ellis or one of his employees. When Ruger’s not riding shotgun in a golf cart with someone from the grounds maintenance staff, he can frequently be spotted charming hotel guests. Like his canine Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

Family celebrity predecessor, Ruger does not shy away from the cameras or media coverage. He’s made several appearances on local news networks and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles. Despite his canine stardom, he always has a friendly wag and a million-dollar-smile for guests – both two- and four-legged.

By day, Bo tirelessly chases geese from the grounds; by night, he is a loyal companion to The Broadmoor’s Fred Dickman and his family.

Bo – From Troubled Past to Perfect Present Bo, an 11-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, works a similar role as Ruger – but on the resort’s golf courses. “Like many golf courses in Colorado and throughout the U.S., we have a lot of geese,” says Fred

Bo turned out to be a natural at golf course maintenance.

E. Dickman, Director of Golf Course Maintenance. The combination of lakes and many acres of grass attract these waterfowl, which can wreak havoc on the hotel’s meticulously groomed grounds. “We tried everything to scare the geese off the courses but nothing worked,” he says. So Dickman went on the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s website, and there was Bo. The very next day, he and his daughter, Maddie, went to the shelter. “We waited for Bo in the waiting area, and I must admit I was nervous with my

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Bo’s first time out on the golf course, he was a natural … He was surprisingly well behaved, and when he spotted the first goose, he was like a rocket ship at lift off.”

(7-year-old) daughter there,” says Dickman. “A handler brought him into the room, and Bo was so friendly and receptive to my daughter that I wanted to give this dog a chance.” Dickman paid $75 to adopt Bo and took him home. The question remained of how Bo would deal with the goose problem. Dickman knew Bo was not trained; but would he have the instinct to chase geese? He also feared the Australian Shepherd mix would run away, just as he had done so many times before, according to the shelter report. “Bo’s first time out on the golf course, he was a natural,” says Dickman. “He was surprisingly well behaved, and when he spotted the first goose, he was like a rocket ship at lift off.” As soon as he chased off the winged creatures, he trotted back to the golf cart and hopped inside, happy as could be. “I knew

then that I had hit the jackpot with this dog,” says Dickman. Dickman felt bad about leaving Bo alone each night in a kennel at the golf course, but was hesitant to bring him home. “I knew that this dog did not live a good life up to this point and he would require some love and patience,” says Dickman. “Day by day he became friendlier with strangers.” Dickman recognized that socialization was important to Bo’s rehabilitation and decided to take him home. He slept in the garage for a couple of weeks, eventually making his way into the house, where he is now a part of Dickman’s family. By day, Bo chases geese and any other animal he sees on the golf course, which has occasionally landed him in trouble. “Bo has been knocked on his butt a few times by a big buck, so he has learned the hard way,” says Dickman. He’s also tangled with a mother doe, which resulted in a scenario of comedic proportions. Dickman recalls driving his golf cart away as the doe pursued Bo. “Bo was running and trying to jump in my golf cart, but I was driving as fast as I could since the doe was growing aggressive and slamming its hooves on my golf cart,” he says. “Some of the golf maintenance staff saw this all happening and they were laughing hysterically from a distance as I tried to escape, Bo running frantically, while all my tools were bouncing out of the cart.” On more than one occasion, Dickman has put his life in danger to protect his four-legged friend. Whether saving him from the angry mother doe to crawling on thin ice to pull Bo to safety, Dickman has been as loyal to his canine sidekick, as Bo has been to him. “I have had dogs all my life, but I have to say Bo is by far the best,” he says.

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Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz transports you back to the early days of this Grande Dame, when the resort would host live performances by jazz greats like Benny Goodman during the Big Band era. Since 2004, the soft-spoken Grammy Award-winning guitarist Earl Klugh has orchestrated an entertaining event that spotlights jazz while providing listeners with a balanced blend of live music. Klugh succeeded in doing that again for his sold-out 9th annual Weekend of Jazz in 2012, with another dynamic and unique line-up.

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What A Weekend As late-arrivals on Thursday evening, we missed the opening night’s act, ukulele musician Jake Shimabukuro, but as the crowds rolled into The Hotel Bar, the consensus was “Wow, I didn’t know you could do that with a ukulele!” I barely had time to be disappointed when the sounds of live smooth jazz by Mango fan Django picked up from the Cheyenne Lake side of the Hotel Bar. And

that’s just it: The Broadmoor continues to feed your jazz soul with live music before and after every concert. On Friday night, Mindi Abair & Friends put on a show we won’t soon forget. Abair played the saxophone as a sexy extension of herself, while her “friends” Jeff Golub and David Pack rounded out the lively jazz-meets-pop performance. I was so jazzed up after this show that I followed the crowd to the Main Ballroom

to dance the night away to Tunisia, a fresh, dynamic Denver-based cover band. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, Saturday night’s concert brought down the roof. Earl Klugh’s opening never fails to impress, and bringing in Gold & Platinum album artist Jeffrey Osborne kicked the crowd’s participation up to an all-time high. Then the Grammynominated Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue took the

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Wine tasting seminars, cooking classes round out the music-filled affair.

stage, and took it up to another level entirely. You don’t just listen to Tory “Trombone Shorty” Andrews play; you feel each note in your bones. He danced and played all over the ballroom with a powerful contemporary punch

that had the whole crowd dancing along with him. Throughout the weekend, Klugh and his musician guests walked around The Broadmoor’s 3,000 acres, randomly popping into resort-wide events and mingling easily with the crowds. Klugh especially takes his role as host seriously at this annual event and showed genuine interest in fan feedback and participation. There was no time to sleep as the entire weekend was packed with a variety of activities. Guests were invited to an informal Artist Q&A in the movie theater, an intimate 45-minute look at that night’s featured musicians. The audience laughed and cried as artists opened up, honestly answering questions and

sharing personal anecdotes. Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz is more than listening to music; it’s about creating a jazz-influenced experiential weekend. Food and wine tastings, cooking classes, yoga … the weekend is full of activity. We sampled Colorado craft brews with local Bristol Brewing Company, joined a wine tasting with Rodney Strong Vineyards, learned to blend a specialty drink dur-

ing the Colorful Colorado Craft Cocktails session, and how to pair different tastes during the Molecular Gastronomy Demo & Lunch. Besides the inspiring music, the greatest takeaway from each year’s Weekend of Jazz is the new friends we make, creating common bonds and connecting year after yeat this one-of-a-kind tradition at the foot of the Rocky Moumtains.

save the date The 10th annual Weekend of Jazz, April 4-6, 2013, will feature Chris Botte and Fourplay with Bob James, Lee Ritenour, Nathan East and Harvey Mason. Reservations are available at Broadmoor.com

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gles to a halt as the soft tones of “A Christmas to Remember” begins weaving a spell. One by one, cast members come onstage, each adding a crystal-clear voice to this song that conjures up holiday memories for so many listeners. Festive winter scenes fill the large screen behind the singers, as A Classic Broadmoor Christmas, an annual holiday dinner show, begins. For the next 90 minutes, listeners ranging in age from toddlers to octogenarians are treated to an old-fashioned variety show. A Classic Broadmoor Christmas includes plenty of traditional Christmas carols backed by the Broadmoor Pops Band, but the musical mix also bounces from country twang

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by Jim Salestrom fresh off a seven-month tour with Dolly Parton, to hot improvisational jazz riffs by saxophonist Nelson Rangell. Classically trained Russian violinist Ilya Shpilberg has the audience bouncing in their seats and cheering when he rocks out “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” Screens on each side of the stage show close-ups of the musicians’ hands, revealing how skillfully these performers play their instruments. Add a skit by the ‘50s-dressed Dinettes, who sing “Marshmallow World” to keep the youngsters in the audience entertained, plus a mellowsounding Frank Sinatra impersonator, and you’ve got a show that entertains all ages. The bespectacled man whose fingers dance across the piano keys has a non-stop grin above his goatee. His name is Ken Miller and, as The Broadmoor’s Director of Entertainment, he created, and is subtly directing, the show. “Mr. Entertainment,” as he

is often called, lights up when asked about his job. His workload — although he’d never call it that — includes creating the annual Classic Broadmoor Christmas Show, the New Year’s Eve Gala, assisting with The Weekend of Jazz, entertainment for July 4th and other holidays, corporate meetings, weddings and other special events. His job also includes booking entertainers, from piano players to singers, in all of The Broadmoor’s restaurants and other venues. If he kept a time sheet, it would show a crazy schedule that often includes working extended

The inimitable Ken Miller is the creative force behind the highly touted shows and events that take place at The Broadmoor.

hours and answering frantic calls in the early morning. But he doesn’t mind. “I get bored easily,” Miller explains. “At The Broadmoor it’s always something exciting and new challenges come every day. That’s what keeps me from getting bored.” At age eight, Miller decided he was going to be a professional musician. His dad was a trumpet player, and Miller recalls being around six years old and picking up the trumpet and hitting a high C on his first note. “I remember going to this retreat with my family and there was a piano in the

corner of the room. I just sat down and kind of tinkled on it and made things up.” Miller went on to play the trumpet in the Honor and All-State bands in high school, and then joined the military because his family didn’t have a lot of money. “It was a good decision for me, because I moved to Fort Dix, N. J. I went into my commander’s office one day and asked, ‘If I can get into The Julliard School, will you let me go?’ My superior said ‘Right. Sure. Go ahead.’” Miller was accepted and his commander let him spend

At The Broadmoor it’s always something exciting and new challenges come every day. That’s what keeps me from getting bored.” 1.5 years of army time playing trumpet as a Julliard student, where his interest in composition was awakened. After leaving the military,

Miller and his wife, whom he met in the army, moved to Milwaukee where he worked as a jazz trumpet player at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Deciding the Midwest wasn’t for them, Miller joined the Air Force at age 23 and was sent to McGuire Air Force Base in south central New Jersey. Once again, he asked his commander if he could attend Julliard if accepted. “I made it in as a composition student, and there’s where everything really changed me. I got to study with some of the best composers of the world. It was an incredible experience,” Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

Arts&culture he says. Pausing, he laughs and adds, “I still have the bruises.” Giving up the trumpet to focus on composing and playing the piano, Miller auditioned and became Chief Composer and Arranger for the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. That was 28 years ago, and he has lived here ever since. During his years in the Air Force, he wrote music for all sorts of academy bands, from rock and country to brass combinations and woodwind quartets. For almost five years, he also composed custom production music for documentaries and films produced by the Air Force News. By 1991, Miller also was moonlighting as a pianist in The Broadmoor’s Penrose Room. After retiring from the Air Force in 1997, he continued to play piano in the Penrose Room while starting a business composing production music for television. He now has more than 200 compositions to his name, including dozens of television credits for such popular programs as “Friends,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Desperate Housewives,” “King of Queens,” and many more. Miller became the official Director of Entertainment at the Broadmoor in 2003. “When someone comes to The Broadmoor and says, I want my wedding here and I want music, The Broadmoor will say, ‘Ken Miller is our entertainment director,’ and send them to me,” he says with a grin. Mr. Entertainment has orchestrated weddings and rehearsal dinners that have included fireworks, the briefcase drill team, top bands, or his 35-piece Broad-

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Ken Miller leads a rehearsal for the annual Christmas show (below) and enjoys watching Nelson Rangell ply his trade (bottom).

moor Pops Orchestra. The role of Director of Entertainment is a Broadmoor tradition, and Miller is the fifth person to hold the title. The first director of entertainment, Dick Jurgens, was hired in 1963. He was replaced by Ray Krantz in 1966 and Milt Raymond took over the role in 1968. Mellow saxophonist and band leader Frank Fenelli, who had been playing part-time in the Tavern at The Broadmoor, was hired in 1976. He arranged for all the entertainment at The Broadmoor, while continuing to play and lead his band until 2002. Miller acknowledges his favorite event might just be the Christmas shows. (There are six performances every December). He starts by visualizing what he would like to see if he were in the audience. He first selects an opener and then, he explains, it’s just like writing a book. Miller fills the chapters with an innovative mix of musicians and performers. After choosing the songs — such as “A Christmas to Remember”

— he becomes an arranger and adapts the music to fit the musicians and singers performing onstage. “I try to gear the show toward kids who are six years old up to kids who are 80 years old. It’s like an old-style TV show … like ‘Ed Sullivan Presents,’” he says. “The Christmas Show and New Years are great big deals for us because we just love the opportunity to be able to perform. But I get a lot of satisfaction out of just about anything we do here at The Broadmoor, because the way we go about it is to enhance the clients’

events. We’re just trying to give them the best options,” he explains. “It doesn’t always have to be a band. We can give you a casino, a juggler in the corner of the room, or a big star. We present the options, just like any other company, to enhance a client’s event within his or her budget. To me, that’s exciting. I enjoy being a part of making an event at The Broadmoor as incredible as possible.” Ken Miller describes himself as, “just a piano player,” but Mr. Entertainment is clearly so much more.

The Shows Go On As Director of Entertainment, Ken Miller orchestrates performances and special events all year long. Here is a sampling of his annual assignments: The Broadmoor Christmas Show New Year’s Eve Gala Fourth of July Celebration Various Holiday Shows Weekend of Jazz Weddings and Other Special Events As well as coordinating the weekly entertainment in all of The Broadmoor’s bars and restaurants. Now that’s entertainment!

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T THE BROADMOOR was built with men in mind by Spencer Penrose, a Philadelphia fellow who made his fortune in gold and copper mining. He opened the hotel on June 29, 1918, and shortly afterwards brought in a group that he dubbed The 100 Million Dollar Hotel Club, whose manly exploits are legend. A stop at the concierge desk will quickly overwhelm you with off-site and on-site options. Luke Stephens, who has worked at the resort for five-and-a-half years, rattles off adventure after adventure available to Broadmoor guests – and he stands ready to make them happen. “I always recommend the fly fishing,” Stephens says. “It’s so great here; you can really catch some fish. There are Jeep tours, if you are at all interested in the history of this part of the country. The Segway tours of Garden of the Gods are really unique, just something you could never do somewhere else. The Broadmoor was really built as a man’s resort. Spencer Penrose was macho, a real man’s man.” You can hike solo – or hire a guide. Criterium Bicycles will set you up on a road or mountain bike and send you off on a variety of trails – one of the best taking you through the Air Force Academy and beyond, winding along a creek. The ride out has a slight incline, so it’s easy sailing all the way home.

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Head to the Royal Gorge to ride the train or go rafting Class III-V rapids, ride a mule, walk over the bridge, take an ATV ride or, jump on the Royal Rush Skycoaster, a thrill ride that shoots you over the gorge at 50 miles per hour, hanging 1,300 feet above the Arkansas River. If you dare. On that note, if it’s adrenaline you seek, Skydive Colorado will push you out of a plane in the name of a great view. You can try rock climbing the area’s

stunning spires with Challenge Unlimited. And then, of course, there’s the Pikes Peak International Raceway where you can get behind the wheel of a high-performance race car with Bondurant Performance Driving School and truly test your mettle with the pedal. How fast can you go? The Stables at The Broadmoor offers horseback riding all year round, which is a great way to get far out into the Colorado wilderness. The fishing is all catch-andrelease on The Broadmoor’s reel through Colorado Fishing Adventures, and you can do some shooting at Rocky Mountain Roosters, a private pheasant preserve just 30 minutes from the resort. Take aim at sporting clays year round on 5,000 private acres. “We have everything you

need,” says owner Brett Axton. All you need to bring down here is a sense of humor.” But life isn’t all fish and guns and bikes. Some guys just want to hang around the hotel – and that’s an adventure too. Poolside at The Broadmoor is one of my favorite places in the state. At the other side of the resort are a hot tub, indoor pool, outdoor heated lap pool and gym. Upstairs is the world-class Forbes Five-Star spa. And nothing is more manly than a pedicure, taken here

The Broadmoor was really built as a man’s resort. Spencer Penrose was macho, a real man’s man.” in a room that looks out over the lake. It doesn’t tickle, promise, and a woman loves her man with smooth feet. You go in gnarly and come out with baby’s tootsies. Tennis? Head to The Broadmoor Tennis Center, where love means nothing. But when you get down to it, most groups just want to play golf. It’s the only sport you can do while smoking and drinking — other than bowling. That explains a lot.

And The Broadmoor has three championship courses. That’s a lotta golf. After polishing off 18 holes or more, a massage in the room and a nap isn’t a bad way to shut down the day. And then it’s really time to get down to business. The Broadmoor has seven restaurants and 11 cafes and lounges – but I always head to the Golf Club or the Tavern for lunch and Summit for dinner. These are the most casual choices, and if you sit at the bar at Summit you can watch TV and dig into some contemporary fare. You don’t have to dress up and you don’t have to dance. Just downstairs is the Golden Bee, a shiny, oaky, and authentic 19th century English pub with a piano player who brings out the singer in you. Unfortunately. Time to get to the Hotel Bar. This is the soul of The Broadmoor. Murals of the boys from the 100 Million Dollar Hotel Club line the walls. A seat at the bar is a prized possession. Keep in mind The Broadmoor is the site of more than 50 destination weddings every year. And what’s more fun than a lit-up bridal party hitting the Hotel Bar is midnight? Nothing. Just outside the Hotel Bar are a patio and huge open-air fireplace surrounded by old wooden chairs. You can buy a fine cigar in the bar (get a Hemingway Short Story for the short smoke, a Montecristo Churchill for an hour of puffing). Wash down the day with a Single Malt Scotch or Cognac, from a simple Courvoisier to an extravagant Remy Martin Louis XIII. Spencer Penrose’s antiprohibition spirit lives on. A stroll down Bottle Alley reminisces that rich heritage. Indeed, built by a man who was himself larger than life, The Broadmoor remains a man’s resort, where gentlemen are always welcome.

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you’re from, barbecue could have a host of definitions. It could mean hickory smoke and large cuts of beef, or lowslow coals and well-spiced pig. It might merely imply cooking for a large group outside, or it could be the incendiary word that starts a battle. “We take a broad definition,”

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says Steven Raichlen. “When we say barbecue, we mean anything that can be cooked over a large fire. We use the term in a most inclusive way.” Raichlen — author, educator, television star, Iron Chef victor and barbecue guru — returns to The Broadmoor to host his Barbecue University. A three-day, intensive bar-

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becue class, he leads a group of 55 to 60 students through the wild world of cooking with smoke, fire and blazing intentions. From Thai grilled beef to smoked Carolina pork shoulder, Raichlen’s students will travel the world in three days, learning the ins and outs of barbecue cookery. “We’ve had people from all

Wood

Wood creates heat and flavor, adding smokiness to the food. It is easiest to use wood chips in conjunction with charcoal.

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over the world,” Raichlen says of his annual seminar. “People have come from Australia, Dubai, South America, Europe … we had a really nice man from Guam. I think he traveled for five days to get there. He brought his knives and special ingredients — he was determined to show off ‘Guamian’ barbecue.”

Charcoal creates heat, but no intrinsic flavor. Charcoal burns hotter than gas, but requires fairly consistent attention every hour or so, or it loses heat.

Gas

Gas is strictly for convenience and imparts no actual flavor. Gas grills can maintain a set temperature for hours without any fussing from the “grill master.”

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Turn Up the Not all heat is created equal. “I want people to know the difference between direct and indirect heat, all about smoking and what ember roasting is all about,” Raichlen says. “They’ll learn how to use all of them, and when.” Direct Grilling This is the most common type of backyard grilling. Food is placed directly over the fire and cooked quickly. This method is excellent for steaks, chops, veggies and fish fillets.

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Indirect Grilling

Spit Roasting

With indirect grilling, the heat source is near the food, not directly beneath it. It’s perfect for larger, tougher or fattier cuts of meat. The grill is turned into a type of outdoor oven. Pork shoulders, whole turkeys and chickens, and ribs are excellent candidates for indirect grilling.

Otherwise known as a rotisserie — can be done on both gas and charcoal grills. Its gentle rotation and lateral heat are best for cylindrically shaped fatty foods, including whole chickens, ducks and ribs.

Smoking Smoking is the most popular type of indirect grilling, done low and slow. An offset barrel smoker or upright water smoker are popular smoking setups, though a charcoal kettle grill may also be used. Brisket, pork shoulder and ribs all benefit from some smoke.

Roasting in the Embers Throwing food directly onto the embers, or burying it in the coals and ash, is probably how grilling started. And it’s still done today. Roasting in the embers works well for onions, beets, corn in the husk, potatoes and sweet potatoes.

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Calling All Grills Students will get to experience a myriad of grills and smokers. Though Raichlen is loath to pick a favorite piece of equipment — he refers to them as his children, and as such he loves them all — at home he often uses a small Lodge hibachi as well as the Weber Ranch, which he refers to as a “charcoal kettle grill on steroids” that’s big enough for eight pork shoulders. Here’s a sample of the various pieces of equipment that will be explored at BBQ University, as well as what they’re used to prepare:

Bradley smoker smoked salmon Big Green Egg (ceramic cooker) veal chops Lodge hibachi Balinese chicken sates BC940 charcoal grill pollo al mattone (Italian chicken under a brick)

Wood-burning oven pizzas and roasted duck Weber Ranch grill paella on the grill Traeger pellet grill smoked Carolina-style pork shoulder Horizon offset barrel smoker Smoked Texas Hill Country Brisket Smoky Mountain smoker (upright water smoker) Smoked Turkey Pastrami Weber Summit Planked Salmon Vieluxe gas grill Shrimp & Smokies Tec infrared grill Seared Tucson T-bones Grand Turbo Thai Beef Salad

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Though Raichlen’s curriculum is vast and intentional, he likes to incorporate the unexpected. So that year, people learned about Guamian barbecue, too. In other years people have brought along sides of elk, questions about how to plank salmon, or a hunger for honing their Asian hibachi skills. Even if it isn’t on the original plan, it soon becomes part of the course.

Move Over Guys Though, in general, women still do most of the cooking in the home, men do most of the grilling. “Yeah, it’s a guy thing — until you look at places like Vietnam or Bosnia, Mexico or Cambodia. Most of the grilling is done by women,” Raichlen says. “But grilling is one of the entry points for cooking, because you don’t need special equipment. Traditionally, culturally, yes, men grill more. But that’s just because women are too smart to stand downwind from smoke.” As it turns out, though,

Raichlen’s class attracts quite a few women. “My husband and stepson were both dismayed that I knew more about grilling than they did,” says Allison Scott, The Broadmoor’s director of communications.

She’s been peeking in on BBQU for several years, and as a result has amassed quite a bit of barbecue knowledge. The men in her family have caught up, though. “We’re now the proud owners of a grill, smoker and a small hibachi at home,” she says, laughing.

Passing the Grill Test The class is held up at Cheyenne Lodge, where 20-plus grills and smokers are set up on the patio overlooking the mountains and the city. After about an hour or so of discussion and explanation, people get to work in small groups, prepping items and taking turns tending the fire. “Everybody gets their chance at the grill,” Raichlen says. “There’s competition and rivalry, as well as a final exam. I actually make a big deal about the final exam. By the third day it dawns on them. What has seemed like casual fun is quite deliberate, and deliberately planned.” And people have learned a lot. Raichlen gives out degrees — he’s had many return visitors who are well past their PhDs. Though the degrees are honorary, the grading isn’t. As they say — the only marks are grill marks.

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What began with the acquisition of a single bear, the legendary start to Penrose’s penchant for exotic animals has expanded into a diverse array of more than 200 species. budgie buddies’ feeding, seen through a child’s eyes, became a kaleidoscopic blur of color, tweets and exuberant darting. And if animal fatigue sets in, a vintage carousel,

the Shongololo Choo Choo, and the Mountaineer Sky Ride provide fun diversions. With its gorgeous location and abundance of daily happenings, the zoo has enduring charm and plenty to justify return visits. All the more so with its new Encounter Africa exhibit, slated to open in the fall of 2012. The zoo, which is privately funded, recently embarked on a $13.5 million capital campaign to build an elephant barn, a new lion home, and an elaborate rhinoceros exhibit, complete with a bush airplane where guest viewing is possible from within the plane. We’ll certainly be back to see the elephant exhibit in full swing, as well as the lions strutting their stuff. But first, of course, are those giraffes.

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The Broadmoor property, the quirky Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a must visit on any family vacation. Our entire family of four was mesmerized as soon as we entered the zoo and saw the giraffes, swaying perilously close to our daughter’s head, long black tongues dangling between her eyes. As for me, I could spend hours watching these doe-eyed, browsing ruminants snag crackers (it turns out I can on the zoo’s giraffe cam). Who knew that giraffes had dark, purplish tongues, which are 18-21 inches long? The largest giraffe tower (the technical name for a herd of giraffes) found in any zoo, it was wonderful to be able to be up close — and somewhat personal — with these fuzzy, curious, endearing creatures. Founded in 1926 by enthusiastic animal lover Spencer Penrose, the zoo sits high on the mountain, with the

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun above and a great view of The Broadmoor’s sprawling grounds below. It boasts of being America’s highestaltitude zoo, rising from 6,800 feet above sea level to 7,000 feet in its highest spots. What began with the acquisition of a single bear, the legendary start to Penrose’s penchant for exotic animals has expanded into a diverse array of more than 200 species — from Asiatic lions to zebra finches — on display. The zoo gets high marks for its carefully conceived layout, which staggers the animal habitats over a generous expanse. The sense of breathing room makes all the difference, resulting in a less-crowded experience for both animals and people. It’s akin to a solitary walk in the woods, interspersed with awesome animal sightings. Seeing all the animals requires a fair amount of walking, a plus in my book, but a shuttle is provided for those less mobile. Hands-on demos, shows and participatory feeding sessions transform the typical passive zoo experience into interactive epiphanies. The

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Grand canyon Accommodations – El Tovar Hotel Recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the sheer majesty and unsurpassed beauty of the Grand Canyon truly is breathtaking. A stay within the Grand Canyon National Park places visitors front and center within one of nature’s most phenomenal settings. Seven lodging options inside the park each offer a memorable experience that will be cherished for a lifetime. Of special note is El Tovar Hotel, a National Historic Landmark and the premier lodging facility that sits just steps from the Grand Canyon South Rim. Don’t Miss Whether exploring the hundreds of miles of premier hiking trails, enjoying a glorious mule riding adventure to Phantom Ranch, or wandering through the historic buildings, museums, galleries and gift shops such as Desert View Watchtower, Lookout Studio or Hermit’s Rest, your experience will become a treasured memory. After exploring the park, enjoy a sumptuous meal while watching the sun set over the canyon, or peruse the various gift shops along the rim. From family-style meals in the cafeterias to casually elegant dining in El Tovar Dining Room, all of the restaurants feature sustainable cuisine and local favorites.

Yellowstone National Park Accommodations – Old Faithful Inn In 1872, Yellowstone National Park officially became the world’s first national park, a tribute to its wondrous geysers, spectacular landscapes and bountiful wildlife. Today, 140 years after its designation, Yellowstone continues to impress and inspire. The park’s nine unique lodging venues offer something for everyone; two of the lodges exude unparalleled historic grandeur and and can’t be missed during your stay. As a National Historic Landmark, the Old Faithful Inn is an icon located just a few hundred yards from the magnificent Old Faithful Geyser. Lake Yellowstone Hotel, the oldest hotel in the park, stands out as a casually elegant, Victorianinfluenced gem on the shores of Yellowstone Lake. Don’t Miss Regardless of when you vacation at Yellowstone, every day is an adventure. Take a guided fishing trip on Yellowstone Lake, one of the world’s finest natural fisheries. Enjoy a relaxing Scenicruiser ride to gaze at wildlife along the shores, while reveling in the spectacular views of the stunning Absaroka Mountains. Take in an unforgettable interpretive bus tour or uncover Yellowstone’s myriad natural treasures on your own.

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Kingsmill Resort Accommodations Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA., is steeped in history and genuine southern hospitality. Its genteel charm dates back to the 1600s, and the resort is built on grounds that once were the center of the area’s plantation life. Today, the resort features 421 comfortable, villa-inspired guest rooms and suites, nestled in a setting reminiscent of the bygone era of stately plantations and lush, sprawling grounds. Don’t Miss Family activities abound, including spectacular championship golf courses, a 15-court tennis center, boating and kayaking on the James River, biking and walking trails, fishing and much more. Visit the many local historical attractions,

including Colonial Williamsburg and Colonial National Historical Park, which encompasses both Jamestown and Yorktown. Relax and rejuvenate in the full-service Spa at Kingsmill, which incorporates a palette of natural-based products to create incredibly luxurious treatments designed to comfort and pamper. Of special note: September 3-9, 2012, the world’s top women professional golfers will compete on the renowned River Course at the Kingsmill Championship. Veteran players will return to one of their favorite tournament sites, while the LPGA’s bright new stars will test themselves against this challenging layout for the first time. Previous winners at Kingsmill include Annika Sorenstam, Cristie Kerr, Grace Park, Se Ri Pak, Suzann Pettersen and Karrie Webb.

Windstar cruises Teak-lined decks. Towering white sails. Fascinating destinations. A voyage on a Windstar luxury cruise feels like being aboard your own private yacht — luxurious amenities, gourmet cuisine, exceptional service and the world’s most exotic and unique ports of call. Sail to the Greek Isles, the Italian and French Rivieras, the Baltic States, the warm waters of the Caribbean, or cruise along the unspoiled and exotic coast of Costa Rica. Become entranced by the lure of the Panama Canal or sail seamlessly between modernity and antiquity to Istanbul, where you will be inspired by the Blue Mosque. With fewer than 320 guests onboard, you’ll quickly discover a genuine freedom to escape and explore. You’ll love the journey as much as the destination. Windstar is frequently lauded as one of the great cruise operators in the world by Conde Nast, Travel & Leisure, and a host of others. Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

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Ride the rails

the Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway is the highest railway in North America.

The Pikes Peak Cog Railway offers visitors stunning scenery and a curious sense of history B y E l l e n G r ay

Visitors to Colorado

— as well as locals — cannot get enough of the state’s awesome beauty. From the majestic snow-capped mountains to the crystal blue pristine lakes, there is so much to take in and savor. In a stroke of genius, one man understood

the treasure of Colorado’s vast glory, and made it his goal to expose more people to Mother Nature’s bounty. In the late 1880s, Zalmon Simmons, founder of the Simmons Beautyrest Mattress Company, scaled Pikes Peak on a mule, and was overcome

by the sheer majesty of what he saw. He became dedicated to the concept of a railway that would transport people to the summit of Pikes Peak, where they too could gaze in wonder at the remarkable vistas, presented in a 360degree spectacle. Lear n mor e at Broadmoor .com

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Travel&Adventure The scenic ride to the summit of Pikes Peak never fails to draw gasps of admiration from riders.

MANITOU & PIKES PEAK RAILWAY

Fun Facts Highest railway in North America

02 Highest railroad in the Northern hemisphere 03

Highest cog railroad in the world

One of only three cog railroads in the United States (the others are in New Hampshire and Michigan) 04

05 One of just 38 cog railroads in the world 06 Amount of diesel consumed per trip: Large trains – 80 gallons; small trains – about 25 gallons.

Amount of diesel fuel used per year: about 100,000 gallons 07

08 Average speed: 10.5 miles per hour 09 Length of trip (from station to summit): 8.9 miles one way 10

Height at summit: 14,110 feet

11 Temperature fluctuation: the temperature at the summit is about 30 degrees cooler than at the base. It may be in the 90s at the base, and snowing at the summit! 12 The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway has a perfect safety record

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In the summer of 1891, the first train chugged its way up the mountain, and the legacy of what is today known as the Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway was born. The first three steam-powered locomotives were built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1890, and were called John Hulbert, Manitou and Pikes Peak. In due time, the names were changed to #1, #2 and #3, respectively. Four more steam engines were later added to the fleet. In 1925, Broadmoor Hotel owner Spencer Penrose purchased the railway for a reputed $50,000, eventually spending $500,000 on upgrades, including replacing the original steam locomotives with ones that ran on gasoline and diesel. According to Spencer Wren, general manager of the railway since 1984, the Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway is a true railroad, a fact that is often overlooked. “We are not a narrow gauge train, but a standard gauge cog railroad, meaning we operate as a rack and pinion rather than a regular track. Normal railroads rely on friction of the wheels on the rails themselves for their power. The cog uses gears, which mesh with a special rail to pull the train uphill, as well as provide the braking downhill,” Wren explains. Interestingly, the engine is not coupled with the coach; rather it pushes the passen-

ger coach on the ascent, and holds it back on the descent. Visitors are always awed during the nine-mile trek to the summit of Pikes Peak. The journey begins with a two-mile climb through a steep, rocky canyon, lush with pine forests and cascading waterfalls. The next five miles are a gradual climb toward Pikes Peak, followed by another steep grade, as the train makes it way above timberline. Wildlife viewing

is a favorite among riders, but the scenery itself is the main attraction. In some parts, the train may chug its way up grades as steep as 25 percent. Once at the summit, visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring the surroundings. “This is timed to make sure people aren’t affected by the altitude, which is much higher than the starting point,” Wren explains. “We’re climbing from an elevation of 6,571 feet at the base to 14,110 feet at the summit.” As an aside, adventurous types who prefer the twolegged form of transport should consider Barre Trail, a 13.5-mile trail from Manitou Springs to the top of Pikes Peak. If one way is more than enough, no worries: You can always purchase a ticket in advance and take the train down – or up!

On The Move Again Steam engine No.5 was one of seven locomotives built between 1890 and 1906 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, Pa. Engine No.5 was built in 1901 and delivered and tested in July of that year. A Vauclain compound engine, it was designed to increase power and decrease fuel and water consumption. She ran faithfully until 1954, when she suffered a burnt crown sheet and was officially retired. Steam engines ran exclusively on Pikes Peak until they gradually were replaced by diesel locomotives, beginning in the late 1930s. The last passenger steam train to the summit ran on September 3, 1958. The Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway has one remaining operational steam engine, No.4, which makes infrequent trips short distances up the line. Engine No.4 is the only known operating Vauclain compound left in the world. You can visit Engine No.5 in its new permanent home outside the door of the Carriage Museum, across the street from The Broadmoor, open daily and free to the public.

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You’re invited… SHOP, DINE, and DISCOVER Colorado Springs’ historic gem, “Old Colorado City.” In 1859, the small settlement of El Dorado was renamed Colorado City by it's founders, and became the first permanent town in the Pikes Peak Region. When gold was discovered in 1891 at Cripple Creek, prosperity came from the four gold ore reduction mills, located in Colorado Springs. The town soon became more famous for it's many Saloons and Brothels. As time went on, change was inevitable for Colorado City, and in 1917 it was annexed by Colorado Springs. Today, over 100 fine Galleries, Boutiques,Gift Shops, Restaurants, and Services, call Old Colorado City , home. Tree lined streets beckon visitors to stroll and enjoy the largest concentration of independent retail establishments in Colorado Springs. Enjoy the “turn of the century architecture,” participate in Art Walk, visit Bancroft Park, and Old Colorado City Historic Center. Scan the code below with a QR Reader for Events, Photos, Attractions and more!

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Shop. Wine. Dine. Play. Unique. Unexpected. And absolutely unordinary. Looking for the perfect accessory or the perfect gift? Luckily, downtown has the distinct shopping you’re looking for. From kitschy boutiques to specialty stores, there is no better place to discover one of a kind treasures.

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Rodeo Legends The colorful history and equally colorful legends of professional rodeo live on at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy.

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Get Out and Play Feel like venturing out? The Colorado Springs area offers countless options for off-property entertainment. Ask The Broadmoor concierge to arrange a visit to any of the following favorites. Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Less than one hour from Colorado Springs, the center is home to wolves, coyotes and fox that are living in an authentic wooded environment that allows visitors to get up close and personal with these beautiful animals. Cripple Creek A fun historic mining town located at the base of Pikes Peak. Activities include restaurants and casinos, train rides on the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, trips into a mine, and much more. Garden of the Gods Awesome red sandstone rock formations, vegetation and wildlife. Beautiful views of Pike's Peak, and great hiking trails. Manitou Cliff Dwellings Experience the fascinating world of the Anasazi Indians, who lived in the Four Corners area of Southwest Colorado from 1200 B.C. to 1300 A.D. The dwellings have been preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, and showcase the fascinating architecture of a long-ago civilization. Olympic Training Center Headquarters for the U.S. Olympic Committee administration and the Olympic Training Center programs.

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Pikes Peak Highway An incredible 19-mile highway leading to Pikes Peak mountain. Open year-round, weather permitting, with numerous photo stops along the way affording scenic views and myriad wildlife.

Colorado Balloon Classic Colorado Springs Memorial Park Royal Gorge Bridge and Park Experience awesome views from the world’s highest suspension bridge, which hangs 1,053 high and spans one-quarter mile across the canyon. Ride the world’s longest single-span aerial tram or the steepest incline railway. If that is not adventure enough, fly over the Gorge on the Royal Rush Skycoaster, or test your courage on the Royal Gorge Zip Line Tour. Seven Falls Touted as The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado, Seven Falls features beautiful hiking, self-guided audio tours, wildlife viewing, and a computerized night lighting system. An in-mountain elevator transports visitors to breathtaking scenery. In the summer, look for the Native American Dancers.

September 1-3, 2012 More than 75 hot-air balloons sail into the sky each morning of Labor Day Weekend (weather permitting) for this annual event.

United States Air Force Academy Visitors can tour this modern sprawling campus that includes the Academy, Falcon Stadium, a chapel and Arnold Hall, a museum honoring Air Force personnel. Dramatic views make this a memorable experience. World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame Skaters and non-skaters alike will love the displays of costumes, medals, skates, videos and more that represent the breathtaking world of figure skating.

One-hour drive from the Broadmoor.

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Waltzing through time The Broadmoor Waltz Club celebrates 75 years

t was April 1937, and The Great Depression was in full swing. Gas rationing was impacting several Colorado Springs dance enthusiasts who commuted to Denver as patrons of “Viennese Waltz Nights,” a club led by music patron Mrs. George Cramner. Two men decided to start a local club in Colorado Springs, and The Broadmoor Waltz Club was born. Today, 75 years later, it is distinguished as the oldest active traditional waltz club in North America.

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With natural products inspired by ancient cultures and aromatic treatments designed to linger long after your appointment ends, this is not just another spa experience. Let The Spa at The Broadmoor take you on a journey unlike any other.

To schedule an appointment, please call extension 5770.

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