Our last night in Paris. We don't think we have missed anything on our French wish list. Our third time here, we can hop the metro, order food and wine,and land where we want.
We have hard habits to break; rising late in the morning, stopping for cafes mid morning and again in the afternoon with chocolate croissants or fabulous crepes.
Tonite our farewell meal of mussels and pomme frits will signal the end.
But returning to Colorado, Evergreen and our Highland Haven inspires us.
We have planned a new garden with landscaping for a wonderful sculpture "She Loves Me"-a whimsical, special bronze of an engaging elf-like boy reaching out his hand with the last daisy petal...She Loves Me, by artist Sutton Betti, of Loveland, Co.
Romance and whimsy are key elements of our Inn.
Rooms will get some loving upgrades, the main building will have complete remodel of entry and all buildings will sport snappy new black and tan awnings.
New TVs in some rooms and bathroom upgrades as well.
Corporate retreats are being booked for the peaceful fall too. I will return with some simple French adaptations for my breakfast baking and some check in touches to please.
Blake and Roxy are adept with all elements of inn keeping in our absence. We hope they need us when we return!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Autumn In Evergreen, Paris and a baby on the way! and monster elk!
The Inn was full last night. We are always grateful and really ramp up our efforts. At breakfast, with guests on honeymoons, here for a wedding, a longer vacation, a terribly need getaway, we put out our best. Maizy, my 2 year old grand baby, "helped" make the Chocolate Bread Pudding we served. I went around to tables to serve one of my specialties, Ebelskivers, a Danish pancake puff that I filled with butterscotch as they baked. Really yum. It was a happy atmosphere; full of love.
The most love-ly of all was and is my daughter, Roxy. She is pregnant with her and Blake's second baby and we are so very happy. If you come for a stay after April, you will meet the latest addition to the Highland Haven. Gramma "GG' will be so proud to show him/her off.
This is time to think of paying attention to the one you love with a quick get away. It is jaw-dropping beautiful here with trees the shades of gold and orange. The lake and our creek just sparkle. It is so peaceful and nourishing.
Try our cool new neighborhood restaurant The Kitchen. Crazy good martinis-imagine blueberry, grapefruit or raspberry and a wonderful fare favoring french food.
And speaking of French things...Tom and I leave Tuesday for Paris to celebrate our love and my 60th birthday. We are pinching ourselves.
Our corporate special is now offered. Look at our website and get up here and do business, one way or another!
This blog was just interrupted by a call from Tom to come see the MONSTER elk at the inn, The biggest, to the point of scary, and there were cows and babies too. We were all stunned by the size and the speed in which he destroyed the trees and plants in his path. Yikes.
Au Revoir!
Gail
The most love-ly of all was and is my daughter, Roxy. She is pregnant with her and Blake's second baby and we are so very happy. If you come for a stay after April, you will meet the latest addition to the Highland Haven. Gramma "GG' will be so proud to show him/her off.
This is time to think of paying attention to the one you love with a quick get away. It is jaw-dropping beautiful here with trees the shades of gold and orange. The lake and our creek just sparkle. It is so peaceful and nourishing.
Try our cool new neighborhood restaurant The Kitchen. Crazy good martinis-imagine blueberry, grapefruit or raspberry and a wonderful fare favoring french food.
And speaking of French things...Tom and I leave Tuesday for Paris to celebrate our love and my 60th birthday. We are pinching ourselves.
Our corporate special is now offered. Look at our website and get up here and do business, one way or another!
This blog was just interrupted by a call from Tom to come see the MONSTER elk at the inn, The biggest, to the point of scary, and there were cows and babies too. We were all stunned by the size and the speed in which he destroyed the trees and plants in his path. Yikes.
Au Revoir!
Gail
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Corporate Retreats continue at Highland Haven
We are ever attempting to "woo" the business traveler to meet at our Highland Haven. We do not know sometimes where these groups-corporations, businesses, church groups, small businesses-find us but we are ever grateful for the opportunity to impress. This week we hosted a small government group (they do they need a pretty place to do their work!) on a controlled budget. We make it work to come in on their financial restrictions and limitations. They rent them our Junior Suites and Guest Rooms, which are very comfortable for 1- 2, with space enough for each clients privacy.
Our next group this week is a corporation not as limited budget-wise and they will enjoy cottages with fireplaces, (chilly here these mornings!) hot tubs, more space and a bit more lavish.
We strive to make all content by accommodating with early breakfasts, wine tasting check-ins, catered meals to please. Our wireless is great, our views are spectacular, we offer the best in hospitality and today at check in there was a group of deer, followed by elk to welcome at our bridge...
Come, do business in an inspired setting where high quality elements prevail.
Our next group this week is a corporation not as limited budget-wise and they will enjoy cottages with fireplaces, (chilly here these mornings!) hot tubs, more space and a bit more lavish.
We strive to make all content by accommodating with early breakfasts, wine tasting check-ins, catered meals to please. Our wireless is great, our views are spectacular, we offer the best in hospitality and today at check in there was a group of deer, followed by elk to welcome at our bridge...
Come, do business in an inspired setting where high quality elements prevail.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Colorado Romance
My latest book is in launch mode. It will be the ideal gift, Highland Haven-style, for those in love, engaged, wanting inspiration and already inspired. Check it our on our website.
Eliza Cross (elizacross.com) has been my mentor and inspiration on writing. Her latest book, 101 Things to do with Bacon (Gibbs Smith) is just out and dedicated to me. I am honored.
She will help me with the launch of my book...
Eliza Cross (elizacross.com) has been my mentor and inspiration on writing. Her latest book, 101 Things to do with Bacon (Gibbs Smith) is just out and dedicated to me. I am honored.
She will help me with the launch of my book...
Highland Haven continues remodels
Yesterday an elite group of tree guys daringly climbed and buzzed down the 60 foot cottonwood from our entry way at the inn to make room for a complete remodel. It will be quite transformation with long, covered pitched roof to front door, snappy striped awnings there and on all buildings. Tom and Blake will work their carpentry magic.
Preparation has begun for our corporate retreat specials. Today's Post features vintner Tim Donahue -son of Bill owner of Evergreens Creekside Cellars. As a special extra, corporate groups will be offered wine tasting upon check in to loosen up a bit before they get crackin' on all things work related. Our corporate business types appreciate being able to step away from the conference room to duck outside on breaks to the beauty of their surroundings-they head right to the edge of Bear Creek, take it in and get refreshed. Nature surely nurtures and inspires!
Preparation has begun for our corporate retreat specials. Today's Post features vintner Tim Donahue -son of Bill owner of Evergreens Creekside Cellars. As a special extra, corporate groups will be offered wine tasting upon check in to loosen up a bit before they get crackin' on all things work related. Our corporate business types appreciate being able to step away from the conference room to duck outside on breaks to the beauty of their surroundings-they head right to the edge of Bear Creek, take it in and get refreshed. Nature surely nurtures and inspires!
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